Interesting two eating places in Massachusetts, USA

Interesting two eating places in Massachusetts, USA

Boston and surrounding suburbs have several interesting, diverse and unique eating places and our children, being a sort of gastronomy specialists, say they have tasted several of those trans-continental foods around. Not only sometimes they eat outside but also frequently experiment some of these exotic food items, from Mexican to Thai, at home. I and my wife are firstly strict vegetarians and secondly not big foodies but children desired that we taste as many of these interesting foods around as possible. They introduced us to a few of the food courts and two eateries in Massachusetts we found stand apart....

(i) Mediterranean Turkish Food

Children ferried us to an interesting food-house entitled ‘Mediterranean Turkish Food’ in Framingham. The owners of this eatery are specialised in Mediterranean style wraps and kebabs. I and my wife carefully looked at the vegetarian menu in this food stall which boasts several delicious, ethnic preparations.  Covered by homemade hummus and sauces, their falafel, chickpea salad, green lentil, dry bean and lettuce guvec were the ones we enjoyed the most.  Besides, they had several wraps which all are said to be their specialities. Hard work and dedicated service for years have brought name and fame to this restaurant. I admire the food ‘brand’ created by them.

(ii) Trombetta’s Farm

Last week, our daughter-in-law’s mother joined us. Early this week, we visited a nearby ingenious farm called Trombetta’s Farm, a creative mix of plant nursery, miniature golf course and variety of homemade ice creams at one place. The Trombetta’s Farm, located in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is about 20 min drive away from home.  The Farm has good parking space in front and people come on causal drive and enjoy the tasty homemade ice creams. I noticed that it’s a good place for ice cream hopping, purchase of varied flowering or vegetable potted plants and hosting children birthday parties....

We were indeed delighted to visit Trombetta’s Farm. Displayed were a large number and a variety of potted flowering and vegetable plants, both annuals and perennials of all seasons, for sale. It is a collection of an array of hangers, shrubs and vegetables. Being fall, pretty pumpkins of all types and sizes were on display. Besides, variety of needful nursery farm-tools and plant seeds were kept for sale. It is a standing example that where aesthetic mixes with creativity purpose gets accomplished.

We ate ice creams mocha chip, vanilla and maple-walnut. Trombetta’s Farm is known for its own homemade ice creams. I believe the Farm takes pride in their speciality ice creams which are made of fresh local ingredients in every unique recipe, from peach or pumpkins to low-fat yogurt. Here too, I notice they have created a ‘brand’ of their own. 

In trade, this is important. One has to create a product which is profoundly appreciated and preferentially sells. I remember several of beverage and eatery specialty houses back in India, even in remotest parts. Amongst these, I specially make a reference of Lakshmi Nivas Ktea and Coffee hotel, located in Kalladka along Mangaluru-Mysore road in Dakshina Kannada, which serves a unique type of ‘layered’ tea and coffee for years. Commuters passing through this place invariably visit this hotel and it is the Ktea 'brand’ of  the hotel that sells.... 

We fondly wish these food courts all well.....

D. Jayarama Bhat