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While my mom, my sisters, and I were visiting the Cape for my cousin’s wedding this weekend, we took a day trip to Boston.

The Old North Church—Boston, MA

The city was beautiful, and we saw many lovely sites (including the JFK Library, Fenway Park, the Old North Church, and lots of fun, hip areas). But the highlight of my day had to be the end: dinner in Boston’s North End. The North End is where a large Italian population resides, and therefore really, really amazing Italian food resides also.

My roommate Elana, who attended Wellesley College, which is right outside of Boston, recommended this place. Unfortunately the waiter was seriously rude (“How large are the portions?” I asked. “They’re, you know, regular-sized!” He said, extremely annoyed, as he shook his head), but the food was fantastic. Seriously — I still can’t get over it.

I ordered the Linguini with Clams in tomato sauce (the other option was a white wine butter sauce, which my sister Brynn ordered—also looked really good). First, the pasta was truly al dente — it had an extra bite that you never find at normal Italian restaurants. And that sauce. Oh my gosh. Bites of clam, a spicy kick, not-too-thick, not-too-thin, tomatoey goodness. It was incredible. I would eat this again right now if I could. If you have a chance to eat in Boston’s North End, go here (hopefully you don’t get our waiter!). There are tons of options and surely several truly fabulous spots to dine, but here’s a recommendation you won’t be sorry you took. Thanks, Elana!

Also here’s a look at what my sister Brass ordered — Linguini with Mussels in tomato sauce. Delightful. And beautiful, no?

On a sentimental note, here’s a look at our beautiful weekend. You know who was missing? My daddy! Wish you could have been there, Dad.

My sisters and I — before the rehearsal dinner

My mother and I

Annah and Matt — after their first dance