[M_Six]

We were back in the Boston and Hartford area last week. We had seafood at Legal (big Boston chain) that was ok, and a Mom-and-Pop place in Newington, CT called Janni's. Inexpensive, no frills family place. One the best seafood meals (stuffed scallops) I've ever had. And that's saying a lot. Goes to show that the little places can out perform the better known chains.

We also ate at a place called Ruka on Washington St in the Downtown Crossing area in Boston. Part of the Godfrey Hotel. It had some really interesting dishes.

Being back east reminded me what great food we're missing by living out here in the cornfields. And it isn't just the huge variety and quality of restaurants. The food stores are also way above and beyond anything out here. That said, I wouldn't trade the lack of traffic and low cost of living here for all the good food. It's all about lifestyle choices.