The Best Things Eater Boston’s Team Ate This Month, January 2023 | Eater Boston

"I’d been eager to try Shirley’s after hearing word of mouth — some couldn’t stop raving about Shirley’s banh mi at its Bow Market pop-up a year ago and others were obsessed with its freshly made focaccia with honey butter dip. Unsurprisingly, the herby smoked chicken salad sandwich was the highlight for me: the creamy aioli, cheddar, tender chicken meat, and warmly toasted focaccia worked harmoniously together, aided by pickled shallots and crunchy apple slices for textural contrast. The bacon-y grilled cheese, made with local bacon and Cabot cheddar sandwiched between two chunky slices of griddled Shirley bread, was fresh, satisfying, and overall a lovely lunch that brought warmth and a delightful “taste” of sunshine." - Erika Adams