1. Dunkin Donuts.
Let me tell you all something who live in areas with Dunkin Donuts. NO ONE ELSE MAKES YOUR COFFEE AND NO ONE MAKES IT FASTER LIKE THE DOUBLE-Ds.
2. Fried Clams.
People here don't even know the joys of fried clams, scallops, and whatever else with some fries and a lemonade whilst lounging at a beach.
3. Roast Beef.
I have seen more cows in my time here in the Midwest than ever in my life and yet I've yet to find a good mom and pop Roast Beef joint. I'm talking roast beef, onion roll, a little mustard, a little mayo. Done. Delicious. (Note, I didn't even bother mentioning Arby's which are seemingly everywhere.)
4. Steak & Cheese Subs.
They don't exist here. Actually, the whole mom and pop sub shop doesn't even really exist. That I know of.
5. Afghani Food.
Okay. Even in MA, there's pretty much only Helmand's in Cambridge, but I am due for some lamb chops.
6. A Chinatown.
While I did once say after moving here, "...all I want is a Super Target in Woodbury...," and it is now happening, what I really meant to say was, "...all I want is a real Chinatown with some real noodle soups, dim sum, and some delicious steamed buns."
7. Café Mami (Porter Exchange, Cambridge).
Once you've had it, and you can't get it, nothing matters.
8. Beaches.
Complete with sand and ocean. And Smirnoff Ice.
9. Superman: Ride of Steel (Six Flags New England).
I know there's some good and great amusement parks in a 200 mile radius or so (which isn't bad out here), but, man, do I miss the Ride of Steel.
10. Anna's Taqueria.
I'm still exploring and have some places to check out for some comidas autentico, but I do miss Anna's. For that matter, I miss Tacos Lupita in Somerville.
In conclusion, I miss food. And the beach.
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