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A Chubster’s Food Map to Massachusetts & Beyond

A Chubster’s Food Map to Massachusetts & Beyond

By Jessica

A podcast that will tell you exactly what restaurant to go to if you are craving a particular dish, from chicken fingers to bibimbap. Mixed in with family recipes and more personal anecdotes than your body has room for, Jessica will not let you down when you are craving something. She will be giving regional restaurant recommendations in Massachusetts and New England, as well as national chain restaurant recommendations and recommendations from locations around the world!
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Part 1: Tasting Scotches and Whiskeys with Special Guest Franklin Staback Rodriguez

A Chubster’s Food Map to Massachusetts & BeyondDec 29, 2022

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Part 1: Tasting Scotches and Whiskeys with Special Guest Franklin Staback Rodriguez

Part 1: Tasting Scotches and Whiskeys with Special Guest Franklin Staback Rodriguez

This episode is part of 1 of a 2 part special featuring my incredible friend, Franklin Staback Rodriguez, as we taste and discuss various Scotches and Whiskeys, take a deep dives into many things including Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, Parks and Recreation, Venezuelan cuisine, Puerto Rican cuisine, and his incredible family and life story.
Dec 29, 202202:00:04
CHICKEN TENDER TOWN

CHICKEN TENDER TOWN

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In this episode, I discuss my favorite places to get chicken tenders! I discuss Puritan Backroom in Manchester, NH, 2Twenty2 in Boston, MA, Lily P’s in Cambridge, MA, and Amore Pizza in Salem, NH. Let’s all go together to tender town!
Dec 19, 202235:55
New England’s Best Lobster Rolls and SWEET JESUS We need to talk about McDonald’s Sweet Chili Sauce!

New England’s Best Lobster Rolls and SWEET JESUS We need to talk about McDonald’s Sweet Chili Sauce!

In this episode, I give you a list of my favorite lobster rolls around New England, including Town Docks in Meredith, NH, Salty Girl in Boston, MA, Pauli’s in Boston, MA, the Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, ME, and many more as honorable mentions!
Jun 26, 202132:04
Quoting Vine while Sampling the World with Special Guests Laura and Clay

Quoting Vine while Sampling the World with Special Guests Laura and Clay

Today, I interview dear friends, avid travelers, great cooks, and fellow Avatar: The Last Airbender and Vine enthusiasts, Laura and Clay. We discuss their rich experiences eating around the USA, South America and Southeast Asia, the best food to bring on a hike, how to brine a turkey, banana peels found in the wild,  curries, and many more topics. Also, Laura and Clay are tasked with planning through a meal using only ingredients inspired by Vines. Enjoy!

Jan 21, 202102:13:19
Lagavulin and Parks and Rec with special guest, Franklin Staback Rodriguez

Lagavulin and Parks and Rec with special guest, Franklin Staback Rodriguez

In this episode, my special guest Franklin Staback Rodriguez tastes Nick Offerman’s limited edition Lagavulin scotch and compares it to Lagavulin 8 and Lagavulin 16 and we discuss all things Parks and Recreation!!!
Jun 19, 202001:59:29
Ardbeg and Best Friends with special guests JLouis Castillo Gomez and Franklin Staback Rodriguez

Ardbeg and Best Friends with special guests JLouis Castillo Gomez and Franklin Staback Rodriguez

This episode features best friends and whiskey enthusiasts JLouis Castillo Gomez and Franklin Staback Rodriguez. We discuss many things, including the best ways to use Adobo seasoning, different flavor notes in different whiskeys, the best time of night to eat cheese, and the world of competitive video gaming!
Jun 12, 202003:15:08
Episode 12: With Special Guest, Danielle McPeak!!!

Episode 12: With Special Guest, Danielle McPeak!!!

Danielle McPeak and I discuss many topics including the restaurants we are most looking forward to going to once quarantine is over, the delicacies of Switzerland and New Jersey, take a deep dive into cartoons like Steven Universe, Bravest Warriors, and Adventure Time, and discuss the Legend of Zelda through a good-lens.
May 14, 202001:42:51
Episode 11: The Rangoons, Mother. Mother, the Rangoons.

Episode 11: The Rangoons, Mother. Mother, the Rangoons.

Are you also craving crab Rangoons because of all of the incredible crab Rangoon Menes out there? Me too! This episode features my favorite places to get takeout/delivery crab Rangoon! It features Lots of Eats in North Andover, MA, New Chief Wok in Salem, NH, Teriyaki House in Boston, MA, Twelve Hours in Brighton, MA, Yamato in Brighton and Yamato II in Boston, MA, and Mai Pearl in Foxboro, MA and Mai Place in Canton, MA. This episode also features my unsolicited thoughts on Vine.
May 07, 202054:14
Best Delivery Places Nationwide and in Boston!

Best Delivery Places Nationwide and in Boston!

This episode features the best nationwide chains for delivery, best kept secrets for ordering at Taco Bell, promo codes for food delivery, and my favorite delivery places in Boston!
Apr 03, 202058:43
Cooking while Quarantined!

Cooking while Quarantined!

In this episode we will be going over different recipes you can make with non-perishable foods to get you through very picked over grocery stores selections, self-quarantining, social distancing and restaurant closures.
Mar 19, 202057:34
Bagels, Pizza and Pokémon with Arie Halpern!

Bagels, Pizza and Pokémon with Arie Halpern!

In our most technologically advanced episode yet, I interview foodie, Pokémon master, traveler, computer science expert and most importantly friend, Arie Halpern! We discuss the best bagels and pizza in Boston and in New York, which Pokémon you can eat, the best places to eat in Japan and much, much more!
Mar 13, 202001:49:55
Episode 7: Berlin, Germany!

Episode 7: Berlin, Germany!

The best places to eat in Berlin, Germany! This episode features What-A-Wurst, Shaam, Tor189, and BRLO-brwhouse!
Feb 24, 202034:30
LIVE! Bakeries in the North End with special guest, Rosalie McAvoy!

LIVE! Bakeries in the North End with special guest, Rosalie McAvoy!

This episode was recorded live while eating in the famous North End of Boston, MA! So buckle up for some ASMR! We went from bakery to bakery in the North End with a quick stop for a slice of pizza and glass of wine. This episode features Mike’s Pastry, Bova’s, Lulu’s Bake Shoppe, Rina’s, and Modern Pastry.
Feb 13, 202001:07:13
Episode 5: Best Cheap Eats!

Episode 5: Best Cheap Eats!

This episode will bring you to the best places to get cheap meals throughout Massachusetts! We go to Bottega Fiorentina in Brookline, MA, Olympian Diner in Braintree, MA, Pour House in Boston, MA, Silhouette in Allston, MA, George’s Coney Island Hot Dogs in Worcester, MA, Skip’s Snack Bar in Merrimac, MA, and IKEA and Costco!
Jan 29, 202044:40
Episode 4: Restaurants with the best sauces, dipping sauces, and homemade condiments!

Episode 4: Restaurants with the best sauces, dipping sauces, and homemade condiments!

In this episode, we will go to Rino’s Place in East Boston, MA, Town Spa in Stoughton, MA, Greek Corner in Cambridge, MA, Mamaleh’s in Cambridge and in Boston, MA, Añejo in Falmouth, MA, Angela’s in East Boston, MA, Plaza Azteca in Methuen and Hingham, MA and other locations, Gaslight in the South End of Boston and in Lynnfield, MA, Soul of India in Sudbury, MA, Penang in Boston, MA, and Highland Fried in Cambridge, MA.
Jan 21, 202001:26:11
Episode 3: Boston and Beyond’s Best Fried Chicken!

Episode 3: Boston and Beyond’s Best Fried Chicken!

This episode takes you to Lulu’s in Allston, the Mayflower in Provincetown, Russ and Marie’s Marconi Beach Restaurant in Wellfleet, Highland Fried in Cambridge, Dave’s Diner in Middleboro, and the Coast Cafe in Cambridge!
Jan 13, 202046:31
Episode 2: Scrumptious Vegan Restaurants!

Episode 2: Scrumptious Vegan Restaurants!

This episode takes you to my favorite Vegan restaurants and features a completely unsolicited tangent on my feelings on the X-Men and, if you listen closely, you can hear me almost cry while talking about how much I love pugs. I discuss Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge, MA, Ruk Mae Healthy Thai Cuisine in Stoughton, MA, Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor in Dorchester, MA, Flying Saucer Pizza Company in Salem, MA, and Saus at Bow Market in Somerville, MA.
Jan 03, 202032:09
Episode 1: Soup, there it is! The best places to get soup around Massachusetts

Episode 1: Soup, there it is! The best places to get soup around Massachusetts

In this episode, I talk about the unsung hero of the Kelly’s Roast Beef menu, the chili! I discuss the mind-blowing French onion soup at the Hopewell Bar and Kitchen in Allston. I talk about the hearty soups and pasties at the Cornish Pasty Co. in Boston. I discuss the soups and other fare at Pie in the Sky Bakery in Woods Hole. I talk about the clam chowder at the Causeway in Essex. I discuss the flavorful soups and other great dishes at Chinatown in Stoughton. And lastly, I discuss the soup and rotisserie chicken capital of the world, the New England Soup Factory in Newton.
Dec 30, 201925:58