We found the most greatest diner, Mike’s City Diner. We have walked by it a bunch and wanted to try it out, and we finally did. From the outside it looks retro, like it might be trying to be a throwback or character-type place. But, no, it just really is a vintage, greasy spoon diner. Only open from 6am to 3pm. It is just down Springfield from our place. Cheap. We loved it so much we were already trying to figure out when we go again and were wondering if the next day was too soon! We had homemade corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, chocolate chip buttermilk pancakes, homefries and a hot italian sausage breakfast sandwich… all that AND the coffee was great! We can’t to try their belgian waffles, omelets, and their bacon looked amazing!
It was a gorgeous day, and we needed to walk off our huge meal so walked down Washington and explored more of our neighborhood. Hopped on the bus to Chinatown to visit Vessel, the back on the bus to Southie where we spent the rest of the day. We finally made it to Machine Age and spent some time oohing and aahing over all the furniture. Then walked through the industrial waterfront areas of Southie and ended up at a bar, Blackthorn Pub, where we watched some horse races and soccer. Then we headed towards home, but stopped at a theater and watched the sequel to Jeannette’s favorite movie (Boondock Saints), Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. We both really like the first movie. The sequel definitely is not up to the same level as the first. Josh thinks the sequel was just meh. Jeannette was entertained and liked it – at least the reality of her favorite movie was extended. That was enjoyable.
Our Southie (and a bit of South End) Saturday was lots of fun!
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