Who doesn't love Mexican food, we have a local spot that serves traditional Mexican food that has been around over 25 years that we enjoy. It isn't Tex-Mex it is traditional Mexican cooking. We lived in Lubbock, Texas when we were first married and could get really good Mexican food so this is a place we enjoy often but made sure to get there today for Cinco de Mayo. The hardest part of family meals is deciding what to cook for my family so if there is a holiday to give me a direction I go with it. It is a good way to get out of a rut and when the kids were little let them learn about whatever culture the meal came from. Having grown up in the military we moved a lot and made friends from all different backgrounds, so were exposed to a lot of different types of foods. Our parents were always learning to cook from each others traditional meals which exposed us to so many cultures.
Casa De Tellez
1423 Bunting Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
While some reviewers have compared this to chain restaurants that isn't really a comparison, most of these chains are tex-mex food. Tex-Mex is a different style food that has been influenced by Southwest cooking. While I enjoy both types of cooking they are different. Casa De Tellez is traditional Mexican cooking. They are also known for their steaks which I always say I'm going to try but end up going with my favorite Mexican dishes. Last night I had a chicken enchilada, a cheese enchilada, served with rice, beans and soup to start. A Margarita for me and a Dos Equis for Jim. He had a combination plate taco, enchilada, and a Machaca (similar to a burrito but spicier shredded beef). We both enjoyed our meals and will be back when we are looking for a night of Mexican cooking, maybe I will even try those steaks everyone raves about. It is rather dark inside, a very casual place one side has booths and there is a larger room of tables for big groups.
Unfortunately dove into my dinner without ever getting a photo......maybe next time. Their desserts sound good but I have never left enough room to try them.
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| Margarita on the rocks (they also have frozen) |
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| Spicy Potato Cheese Soup |
We like trying something new when we get to Boston to visit Alyson and this was a great choice. We put her on the watch for a place to try and she hasn't made a bad pick yet. I was in Boston to attend Techmunch which is a food bloggers conference. Since I am a newbie to blogging I knew Techmunch could only help. I still have a lot to learn, the day was crammed full of great topics. Our dinner the night before at "Ten Tables", Cambridge was a good start to a day of food blogging. They use local vendors, in season produce, even their drink mixers are created there. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, service was great. We all enjoyed our meals each trying something different. My dry rubbed Flank Steak was spicy, cooked perfectly with a generous portion. We ordered 2 desserts and shared, the Chocolate Terrine with Basil Ice Cream---decadent chocolate, interesting ice cream divided review of that. The Cherry-Almond Crostada with Bourbon ice cream was a big hit. I could have had a bowl of just that ice cream, amazing. Ice creams are made in house by the way. I sometimes forget to pull the camera out but the presentations were worth a picture.......I'll just have to go back!
The next day started early as we were headed up to New Hampshire for a few days, but not before getting breakfast at one a place we have come to visit each time in Boston. "Trident Book Shop & Cafe" -- book shop and cafe, what a perfect combo. It reminds me of a spot in DC I would stop at when both our daughters lived there "Politics & Prose" another book shop/cafe. Trident serves there tea in the small cast iron teapots known as tetsubin in Japan, it keeps the tea hot so you can really linger over that newspaper! The have some outdoor seating and also counter seating besides their dining room. They have a lot of events if I lived in the city I would be a regular at this place. If you are in that neighborhood give it a try. Wouldn't you love a bookstore/cafe in your neighborhood?
