A few months ago, I decided it was time I learned a little more about my surroundings in Beacon Hill. I've been living here for over five years, you know? I started with a systematic examination of the local takeout spots and after a few months I have my list of best options. Some of you may be thinking - just in time! And it is indeed true, lockdown means I'm usually home for over twenty-three hours each day so life is immeasurably improved with this list in hand.
But how good is my list? Just last week, I found myself wondering how six months ago I could have thought that an obviously mediocre takeout dinner would be worth eating a second time (1). I suspect that one unexpected side effect of the lockdown is a sharpened set of taste buds. After all, when the very act of getting takeout is a life-threatening task, you become much better at deciding what's worth the price.
Footnotes
1. Oh, like anyone would get dinner based on TOA...
It was my intention to actually publish my list at some point but I think in the current moment it's best to put it on indefinite delay. The way I see it, posting anything that might have a very real effect on businesses is almost a crime these days, especially given that some of these establishments may be right on the brink.
