It’s officially Boston Calling weekend, and our senses have been tingling from the moment the gates opened. From the sights and sounds that will obviously keep us all on a figurative roller coaster (and a literal Ferris Wheel) of emotions, to the feeling of ice cold Liquid Death keeping us hydrated and absolutely friggin’ metal, it’s no question that everyone here is ready to party — but don’t forget to follow the smells and tastes of the festival, as well, and slam some grub once in awhile.
Lucky for you, Vanyaland is back on site again to help you navigate all the cravings, savings, and artificially induced munchies you’ll encounter throughout the three best days of the year at Harvard Athletic Complex.
If you’re looking for something savory to get you through the day while waiting for Ed Sheeran, there are some tried and true go-tos in the Jersey Mike’s trailer and Chicken & Rice Guys — those are GOATed and always around. But to move outside the lines, perhaps for a bit, The MacBar delivers some rich, delicious Mac magic (the Bacon Ranch, specifically, for $13) that will have you completely ignoring the fact that heat and dairy don’t exactly favor each other. Oh well, that’s what Pepto is for.
Beyond that, Dumpling Daughter is serving up some dank steamed goodness at a fair bargain, like their bunch of eight steamed Petit Chicken Dumplings for only $10, and the red sauce that covers it sweets the deal even further.
For those in the mood to curb the sweet tooth, Fomu has returned to kick severe ass like last year, but Blackbird Donuts has a Donut Soft Serve Sundae this year that flaunts some serious muscle in the delectable frozen treats game and gives you that Dunkiesesque fix you might be looking for without embarking on the journey into the House of Dunkin’ (see below).
Just like the music on tap this weekend, there’s a little bit of everything for everyone’s tastes when it comes to the grub, and none are serving up portions that will keep you anchored to the turf for too long, so it’s a win for you, your wallet, and your impending stomach ache.
