Fried Clams, Boston Baked Beans, and Corn Bread at Union Oyster House

Fried Clams, Boston Baked Beans, and Corn Bread at Union Oyster House

Boston was a long time coming for me. One of my mentors was from there. We all have heard of and had Boston Clam Chowder. There is the Boston Baked Beans, and of course Boston Cream Pie. Looked forward to these in their home place for a long time.

I read about the Freedom Trail, a 2-1/2 mile walk that passed many of the historical sites. I decided to walk it. I started at the Bunker Hill Monument, walked to the USS Constitution (which is still a commissioned naval ship), which I boarded and walked about, and its in remarkable condition. Then across the Charles River, to The Old north Church. Saw the Paul Revere Statue, and walked past The Paul Revere House.

Next thing I know, I am at The Union Oyster House. This is Americas oldest restaurant which started serving food in 1826, fifty years after The United States became a nation.

I decided to have lunch, as this place had all the items that were on my checklist for Boston. Boston Clam Chowder-I honestly think the clam chowder at home that was previously frozen sold at restaurants was better. Partly since that was my expectation. The soup I had in Boston was most likely how it SHOULD taste, but I had preconceptions.

Fried Clams-Exactly as expected, clams battered and fried.

Boston Baked Beans-These were every bit as tasty as the canned kind. Just as good. At least it was not worse. I guess canned food CAN be good.

Boston Cream Pie-Honestly, I have had better at home. It may be that what I had at home may be the version I was used to, but this one was dense, and being served cold, was extra heavy.  It was tasty, just dense.

Nothing was bad, everything was good. But I had them all before, and it was my mistake to measure them against what I was used to. Lesson to be learned, temper your expectations. The food may not live up to them.

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