Boston Harborfest (Boston’s multiple-day Fourth of July celebration) kicked off a few days ago, so we checked out a few of the events today. The Redcoats marched into Boston Common this morning as part of a daylong encampment of historic British regiments (you know, to show us the other side of the American Revolution). We chatted with a few of the “soldiers” and learned all about their fierce weapons.
Next, we made our way to Fan Pier to watch the extreme sailing series. This circuit of races started in February in Oman, then China, then Turkey, and after a few day in Boston the boats will make their way to the UK, Italy, France, Spain, and Singapore. These guys are said to be some of the best sailors in the world, so it was fun to watch real professionals work their magic in the wind.
Today’s weather could not have been more perfect, and I loved the views of our city from the pier — I’m usually on the opposite side of town, so this was new territory. But I’ll tell you what’s not new — incorporating food into any outing we take. Next stop — James Hook & Company for a lobster roll.
Dollar items aren’t incredibly common at seafood joints, but the mini crab cakes (a little over $1 — but obviously worth it) caught my eye. Absolutely divine.
And of course, the lobster roll. This thing was loaded with lobster, and the ratio of meat to mayonnaise was perfection.
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