Massachusetts: Where To Find The Best Garlic Knots Around
Foodies who love Garlic Knots will frequent a local establishment just for this tasty appetizer. Fresh out of the oven, there’s just happiness that comes from gently pulling that dough apart and biting into this warm explosion of flavor. In Massachusetts, there are two restaurants in particular that I find cook up a spectacular serving of Garlic Knots. Furthermore, their variations are very different from each other.
What this proves is that there is a certainly creativity allowed with what spin a chef puts on their creation. Standard elements include a light dose of butter incorporated into the cooking. Then, the garlic ratio must take center stage. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese and rosemary or basil also adds to the look, feel, and taste. Adding your touch to the design of the knot also helps the memorable experience.
Let’s look at two Massachusetts establishments that have mastered the art of Garlic Knots.
CP’s Pizza In Scituate
This place just has the look of being a kitchen that is home to all-star knots. CP’s a small shack-style building that sits wedged into the side of a rocky road. In fact, the address is 17 New “Driftway.”It is takeout only, as the place only has room for an ordering window and a kitchen laid out right before you. Its Neapolitan-style pizza is what most customers visit for. However, delivered piping hot in a tin dish, the garlic knots are rolled into a shape that almost resembles mini croissants. They use the same fresh dough that the pizza is made on. They pull apart in a way that preserves the crunchy top, but allows for a soft chewy middle to be dunked into the side or marinara. If you don’t specify otherwise, these knots will also come stuffed with their fresh mozzarella inside.
The Venetian In Weymouth
Located at 909 Broad Street, the Venetian is a family-welcoming, authentic Italian restaurant. The difference with their garlic knots is that they are the size of grapefruits. They are cooked using the same ingredients that their chefs use to make the fresh bread. In addition, these knots are coated with fresh extra virgin olive oil. This allows for a perfect accent of garlic and reggiano to be sprinkled on top. With the look of fried dough but a taste that has everything you love about a garlic knot.
5 NBA Players We'd Love To See In the Slam Dunk Contest
This weekend the NBA will take over Indianapolis for All-Star weekend. On Saturday night, the Slam Dunk contest will serve as the grand finale of the day two events at Lucas Oil Stadium. That got us thinking about NBA stars we’d love to see in Slam Dunk contest.
Before we crack into the list, let’s take a look at the modern landscape of the NBA dunk contest. The biggest complaint about the event is that the biggest names in basketball rarely participate. Why is that? Well, last year at this time, Front Office Sports dove into this exact subject. “The last time a player from that season’s All-Star Game actually participated in the Dunk Contest was in 2017, when the Los Angeles Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan competed,” they said.
Front Office Sports went on to list a lack of creative options, scoring, and top players not participating in the dunk contest as reasons why the competition had declined. “I think they’re maybe afraid to lose,” NBA Hall of Famer, and slam dunk legend, Dominique Wilkins said via Front Office Sports. Of course, potential injury could also be considered.
Though there has been a lack of star power in the Slam Dunk contest, there have been a few shining moments as of late. Last season, there was much confusion as to why the NBA was allowing a G League (minor league) player to participate in Mac McClung. Now with the Orlando Magic franchise, McClung was called up by his then-team, the 76ers, a few days before the contest. He would go on to win and thrilling fashion. Furthermore, McClung is just six-foot-two.
This Year’s Slam Dunk Contest
The NBA Slam Dunk contest will often be associated with the likes of Wilkins and Michael Jordan. In the late ’80s, these legends made our jaws drop dunking the ball during all-star weekend. Sure, we have had Vince Carter and the late great Kobe Bryant go in it and win it. However, you can’t help but think about what might have been, if these stars had won. Some of them came close, while others opted out.
Nonetheless, we do have some surprising and well-received news when it comes to the 2024 contest. Jaylen Brown, one of the biggest stars in the game, is participating. He will compete against last year’s winner in McClung. In addition, Jacob Toppin from the Knicks and Jamie Jaquez. Jr of the Heat are in. Perhaps with Brown participating, we will begin to see the trend of more all-stars opting into this fan-favorite event in the future.
Here are five players we’d love to see do their thing in the NBA Slam Dunk contest.
Jeff Gorra is a Boston-based writer who has been with Beasley Media Group since the beginning of 2023. He writes about restaurants and food, as well as sports and rock music. His experience also includes show hosting and in-depth creative writing in rock and reggae dub music. Jeff’s an avid surfer, New York Giants, and Pearl Jam fan, however, if you make unforgettable pizza, he is sure to find you.
