As mentioned in my prior column, I frequent only two chain restaurants. One is Hot Table, a local franchise that quickly ascended to the top of the panini pantheon throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. The other is Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. My ties with Popeye’s run deep; I have enjoyed countless fried meals over the past decade.
With music becoming more and more decentralized by the day, the task of keeping up with it all can feel daunting, even on a local level.
It is the dog days of July. You may have noticed that it is absolutely horrendous outside. The oppressive heat breathes on everyone with overbearing force, while the sticky humidity creates a swamp-like environment that leaves me yearning for air conditioning. In times like these, the movie theater offers an oasis of breezy comfort.
If it were up to me, I would eat seafood every day. I feel fortunate to have grown up in a New England culture synonymous with flavorful fish. From flakey haddock to succulent clams, New England’s seafood covers all bases of seafood sensibilities.
Former high schoolers likely remember the glorious half-days after completing their MCAS testing. Those mornings struck me with a wave of serenity, from sleeping in later than 6 a.m. for once to strolling into class late, knowing only a few periods stood in my way of freedom.
I did not have a chance to check out a new restaurant this week, so I wanted to delve back into my oh-so-controversial food rankings. Here are my top three French fry spots among chain restaurants — the kings of the French fry fiefdom.