This post has been a long time coming. Especially since my birthday was in September. But I wanted to make sure that I blogged this dinner and restaurant.
Two friends and one of my cousins met me after work for dinner at Back Bay Social in Boston. We had a really nice time and loved the food. A million times I passed this place and assumed it was a private club, so I ignored it.
For some reason, in my head, I added the word “club” to the end of the name. Or maybe it was there before? I have no idea. I’ve spoken to others who thought the same though, so it’s not just me.
When I was planning our dinner and I looking for places near the Prudential Center, I started looking more closely. After researching, I found that Back Bay Social is a regular restaurant and not a club. Plus, they are famous for their chicken and waffles! Who knew?
In all my years on this earth, I had never had chicken and waffles and was starting to feel it was a deficit that needed to be remedied.
Ta da! I tried it!
Chicken and waffles do go together. The first time I heard about it, decades ago, it seemed a bit odd, but I was intrigued. This combination has lasted and only seems to become more popular with time.
I was also treated to slice of birthday cake — their orange blossom cake. Yum!
The restaurant has outdoor seating during the warm weather months and we were seated outside. It was one of those warm end of the summer nights. Celebrating with some of my favorite people. It was a really good birthday.
Happy belated birthday!
Jenise – Thank you!
As I’ve heard tell, chicken and waffles are part of black culinary tradition, started for jazz musicians, combining dinner & breakfast. It is delicious. Good to you if not for you. Happy belated birthday.
Candelaria – Yes! I definitely knew it was a black thing, but didn’t know those details about being for jazz musicians. That makes sense! Thanks for the birthday wishes!