Eat and Destroy

Last Friday, PK came home from work in a crappy mood so we started the evening off with a few Ankle Breakers (1 oz. vodka, 1 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1 oz. cherry brandy, and 1/2 oz simple syrup). Soon she was feeling much better and it was time to get something to eat. She suggested Zon’s. I had not been there since they first opened so I was up for it. However, on the way there we decided to meet some friends for drinks at the Behan. After a Newcastle each ($4.00), we headed to Zon’s. As soon as we sat down, our friend Scott appeared and took a seat with us. We started off with a Zon’s Brew each ($4) which was an okay beer. And, even though I am not really into Mac & Cheese, the Mac Daddy ($15) sounded really good. (It’s a mac & cheese with Italian sausage.) It was great; however, the ankle breakers from earlier might have had an influence on my opinion. PK ordered the Tilton Stilton ($13) which we both agree now takes Grumpy White’s place as having our favorite burger in the Boston area (and should be added to the Bossa Nova’s Great Hamburger Tour). Scott had the Butternut Squash Soup ($8) which was just okay in my opinion, but I am biased since I am not a big fan of squash.

Verdict: I always complain that the majority of nice (i.e., not cheap) restaurants in Jamaica Plain have inferior quality food for the price than can be found elsewhere in Boston, but Zon’s is definitely an exception and I am looking forward to eating there again soon.

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