If I must go to work (and believe me, my bank account tells me I must), I figure I need to have some things to look forward to, like lunch. While Kendall Square has been steadily filling up with more and more restaurants, one of my favorite lunch spots has always been the grill at The Blue Room. The grill is only open during the spring and summer, so once the weather gets nice, I constantly check The Blue Room's website for those magic words: "The grill is open!"
This year the grill opened at the beginning of May, and I convinced my coworkers (who am I kidding, I merely asked and they eagerly agreed) to come to lunch with me that very first week. I shouldn't give away all the tricks, but it's best to get there early to get a table and avoid the line, so we trekked over at 10 of 12.
I was thrilled to see the chalkboard out front listing the day's options (even though I had already checked them out on Twitter). It's there every day the grill is open, and the offerings range from salmon to chicken to pork to steak to something vegetarian. Each dish is usually $7 to $9 and includes two sides of your choice. An extra dollar gets you iced tea or lemonade (or if you mix them, an Arnold Palmer).
While I always enjoy any of the main offerings, one of my favorite things about going to The Blue Room at lunch is the sides. There's always rice, pasta salad, green beans, salad, black beans, and tomatoes and cucumbers to choose from.
Besides the food and the low price tag, the ambience also brings me to The Blue Room. I like sitting at the outdoor tables and soaking up as much sun as possible before heading back to the sealed window, over-air-conditioned office. For that brief hour, I am completely happy, filled with good food, good conversation with friends and coworkers, and plenty of vitamin D. It's sort of my little oasis.
Do you have a favorite summer lunch spot?
14 comments:
Yum! I've dined at the Blue Room before but never had the opportunity to check out their grill.
That looks like so much fun! I had no idea it existed. I really need to check out the Blue Room.
And to think, I lived so close to the blue room for so many years and never went! It all sounds so delicious!
Ooo I've never been to the blue room!! Might have to check it out for lunch this week!! :)
I have never been here, i like the concept though! thanks for sharing your lunch time oasis with the rest of us!
I never knew the Blue Room had a grill! I've been meaning to go there for a while but the pricetag turned me off -- the grill sounds perfect!
I have only seen the Blue Room while waiting for a table at the Friendly Toast - looks like I need to head on over soon
This looks like such a great lunch option! I've been to the Blue Room for dinner before and loved it.
Oh I love this! Your description makes me want to be there- NOW! Thanks for sharing- I promise not to mob it ;-)
That's my kind of lunch hour! I need a job in the city. STAT.
I love going out to lunch and sitting outside. It's a great way to break up the day. We don't have anything near work, so sometimes we just go sit at a picnic table with our packed lunches.
what a great lunch combo! I'm still seeking out my favorite lunch spot in the CT - but a new deli just opened with a patio -so I may have a favorite soon!
That's my kind of lunch hour! I need a job in the city. STAT.
Oh I love this! Your description makes me want to be there- NOW! Thanks for sharing- I promise not to mob it ;-)
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