Our tour of Quincy had a luxurious pit stop at one of my favorite haunts, Alba Restaurant!  In a nutshell, Owner Leo Keka knows how to do everything right when if comes to gourmet greatness!  Alba is located at 1486 Hancock Street- with free valet parking every night.  If the weather is nice, be sure to go upstairs to the rooftop deck- you’ll be back!

As the Self Proclaimed Queen of calimari, I have decided I know a thing or two about my favorite app.  Alba’s calimari is to die for! The menu describes it as Crispy Calamari with pickled jalepenos, chipotle aioli, and smoked paprika. For the record, I describe it as Heavenly!  You’ll see it’s not too heavy, made with just enough batter, the rings and tentacles are just chewy enough..and the spices, super wow! Try it and you’ll agree!