Monthly Archives: February 2012

Kennedy Plaza For Lunch, College Hill For Dinner / Introducing Our Vegan Veggie Burger Today

You asked for it and the rocket delivers . . . Vegan Veggie Burgers are now on-board. These burgers are totally organic and have a base composed of brown and wild rice. Sauteed in olive oil, they crust beautifully, have … Continue reading

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Lunch Launch Halted, Dinner and Late Night on Thayer Today

Today’s countdown to the lunch launch was halted due to weather concerns. This is the official story put out by Mission Control. In actuality, though, the weather provided a convenient excuse to stop the countdown and allow us to restock … Continue reading

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Kennedy Plaza for Lunch, Thayer for Dinner / Von Steuben Arrives At Valley Forge and You Get A FREE Cookie

The first nine people to order using their best French accent get a FREE Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookie with their purchase. Why? Because on February 23, 1778, Baron von Steuben arrives at Valley Forge and starts drilling soldiers, instilling confidence … Continue reading

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Washington’s Birthday, Lunch on Thayer, Dinner at Pawtucket Wintertime Market / Chocolate Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookies

        Washington couldn’t lie, he was craving a Parisienne Burger. Attacking on empty stomachs was simply uncivilized. So they got in their boats and crossed over. He was a little miffed that a spot of aioli had … Continue reading

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Lunch in Kennedy Plaza Today Despite Flavor Explosion / Try Grilled Cheese With Apple-Onion Chutney

          The flavor explosion took place during the preparation of the chutney. Made with local apples from Hill Orchards in Smithfield and packed with the flavors of vinegar, mustard seed, onions, garlic and lemon. Things went … Continue reading

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Lunch and Dinner on Thayer Street Today

There may be a lot fewer people around this weekend, but the rocket is still here serving lunch and dinner on Thayer Street today. Image from the famous Twilight Zone episode, “Time Enough at Last”.

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Thayer Today For Lunch and Dinner, Chili Con Carne, Chocolate Cupcake with Grandma’s Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Start your President’s Weekend at the rocket. Today we have Chili Con Carne made with chunks of Northeast Family Farms beef. A cup of warmth with local beef, bacon, onions, garlic, jalapenos, lime and tomatoes . . . like taking … Continue reading

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Mijos Tacos and Rocket Fine Street Food in Kennedy Plaza Today For Lunch

      Mijos makes a superb Lengua Taco, that’s right, beef tongue taco. So develop some culinary cojones and broaden your horizons, you’ll be happier for it, we guarantee it. Together, Mijos and the Rocket will bring you to … Continue reading

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New Stuff Today, Butternut Squash Soup Made With Local Squash, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies / Lunch On Thayer, Dinner At Pawtucket Farmers Market

Butternut Squash Soup is aboard today. Made with squash from Pawtucket Wintertime Farmer’s Market vendor Silverbrook Farm. This soup has ginger, cardamom, manzanilla sherry, and organic whole milk . . . really tasty and satisfying. Patricia made a batch of … Continue reading

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The Rocket Has A Valentine For You, Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookies / Kennedy Plaza For Lunch, Thayer St. For Dinner

Get some rocket love today . . . Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookies, West African Sweet Potato and Peanut Soup, Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Mom’s Baked Mac n’ Cheese. We guarantee complete satisfaction and you won’t have to fake it!

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