Ryan Kennedy

Forgive the pun, but this place is a font of untapped history. Located just across from the picturesque Chestnut Hill Reservoir, this museum tells the story of how locals got their water from wooden pipes to cumbersome and oddly constructed aqueducts to the massive machines still on display in the museums main quarters.
You will leave this place with not only more knowledge but also more gratitude for the developments in water-technology and sanitation over the years. You might find yourself saying to yourself, "Thank God, I'm living now and not back then."

Second time eating here. Great atmosphere, including a really nice patio that is especially suitable for larger parties. Unfortunately, it was chilly when we went, so we sat inside, which was spacious and seemed even more so based on the early hour at which we arrived. My parents enjoyed their libations; I just drank water like a simple Puritan. My mom loved her salmon, which was cooked in a refined Thai chili sauce. My stepdad and I got hot honey chicken. I enjoyed it more than he did. The breading was done just right and the chicken was mostly tender but indubitably it was missing a sauce, rendering the taste a bit dry. At a fraction of the cost, a Popeye's chicken sandwich is markedly better, as it seemingly melts in your mouth, plus it has that kick if you ask for it. Moreover, the mayo or whatever you put on the bread at Popeye's keep it from getting too dry. My stepdad asked for ketchup and got a dixie-cup sized cup like we at the Four Seasons, all for a sizable chicken sandwich and some onion strings. Portions were large enough that I got leftovers, which are probably better because I have a whole bottle of ketchup in my fridge and not just a tiny little cup. Seriously, if 110 grill makes a house sauce for that sandwich, they are in business. Otherwise, I would look to the pulled pork options. They seem to be highly recommended and well-represented on the menu. Will definitely go back one day but I don't live down there and my parents just went back to Florida, so it'll be a while. Upon my return, I hope to learn of a new sauce for the chicken because the sauce is boss.

All these people ragging on the prices might do themselves a favor and arrive before 4 for the lunch specials. I think it's 13.99 for a wide array of lunch dishes. I got the sezchuan twice cooked pork. I do hear what the other reviewers are saying about the saltiness of the dishes. Mine was absolutely soaked in oil to the point of excess but as most of the reviewers can attest, the flavor is strong.
I was feeling like a big spender so I got an iced tea drink, which hit for sure. I think I'll be back next week for a different special for my afternoon job.

Had guru at the Boston Public Library farmers market. I know food prices are getting higher, but I feel like for just a few dollars more, you can gorge at a buffet somewhere. The pakora looked phenomenal but cannot be chosen as a side, which is disappointing. They definitely save money by using tripartite containers and loading basmati rice onto the biggest section. I would definitely consider using them for catering but I also know that Indian grub isn't for everyone. The Farmer's market is in a great spot. You can just eat at the sidewall of the BPS and talk to people. It's a good experience on a nice day and even more so if you're from out of town. As an aside, I don't know why the only two hot food offerings are Indian at the farmer's market. The samosas at the other joint looked like a must try.
Update: Visited the location near downtown. It's not bad but definitely a notch below my favorite Indian joints. Good option when you're on the run.