Sunday, January 29, 2023
GENEROUS PORTIONS OF COMFORT FOOD AT LUCKY DOG TAVERN IN NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI
Lucky Dog Tavern in North Smithfield, RI |
A sample of beer. |
Eggplant parmigiana |
Beef short rib & cheddar grilled cheese |
Chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream |
Friday, January 20, 2023
BUBBLE TEA: YUCK OR YUM?
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ViVi Bubble Tea |
So what is bubble tea? It is made of tea most often with chewy tapioca balls. This is why people either love or hate bubble tea. Many people at work said they do not like the texture, saying they don't want to chew their coffee. But I quite enjoy those tapioca balls along with the refreshing flavor of the cold and milky tea.
Vivi offers a bunch of bubble tea flavors like honey dew, Japanese matcha, black tea and even tiramisu. There are also a bunch of varieties like milk teas, floats and lattes. ViVI also serves food like popcorn chicken, curly fries, soup noodles and rice bowls.
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
A COZY CHRISTMASTIME VISIT TO THE BRICK ALLEY PUB & RESTAURANT IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
The halls are decked at the Brick Alley Pub. |
Check out their salad bar! |
Clam chowder |
Fish and chips |
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
TOUGH TIMES FOR BERTUCCI'S
Bertucci's has filed for bankruptcy and is closing a number of restaurants. The Italian chain sites Covid-19 and inflation for declining sales and an increase in expenses. In Massachusetts, restaurants in North Attleboro, Beverly, Brockton, Canton and Marlborough have closed. In New Hampshire, Bertucci's in Manchester and Salem were closed. Only the Nashua location remains in New Hampshire. 20 Bertucci's in Massachusetts will remain open, along with 11 others on the East Coast. Bertucci's also filed for bankruptcy in 2018. The restaurant got its start in Somerville in 1981.
Update: Sadly, the first location I ever went to decades ago has closed. Their spot in Newington, Connecticut.
Thursday, November 17, 2022
IT'S RED CUP DAY AT STARBUCKS
Saturday, October 29, 2022
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES, ROSE'S BERRY FARM
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There was no better breakfast than their blueberry pancakes with homemade whipped cream. |
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Sunday morning memories. |
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The truck that drove people up to pick blueberries. |
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Breakfast With A View |
Rose's served their last Breakfast With a View last Sunday. On Monday, they gave away a pile of their remaining pumpkins and squash away to the community. Owner Sandi Rose is retiring and going to enjoy life in North Carolina. She says the Town of Glastonbury and private buyers will allow the farm's legacy to continue.They will announce the next chapter for the farm in 2023.
I'd like to thank Rose's for the years of precious memories made with my family and my grandmother. Grandma passed just shy of her 92nd birthday last year, but I will always cherish the times we braved the hot summer sun to pick blueberries at Rose's Berry Farm.
MCDONALD'S PUMPKIN PAILS ARE BACK!
“McBoo” |
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
FALL FLAVORS AND WARM CIDER DONUTS AT HANSON'S FARM
One of Hanson's perfect cider donuts. |
Making the donuts fresh. |
Hanson's Farm in Framingham |
Thursday, October 06, 2022
THE BIG E 2022!
Deep-fried taco |
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Their legendary cream puff! |
Fried dough Connecticut style |
For so many of us, it wouldn't be the start of fall without The Big E. The event broke attendance records on a number of days this year, which is no surprise. The food was unforgettable as always. The cream puff is a MUST for me. I look forward to it all year. I also LOVED the deep-fried taco. Some co-workers told me about how fried dough in Connecticut only comes with sauce and cheese. I tried it and enjoyed it! Not pictured is the large Del's lemonade and the Smuttynose pumpkin beer I gulped down during our afternoon at The Big E.
Monday, September 05, 2022
A TASTE OF SUMMER AT MORGAN'S HARBOR TO HILL
The Live lobster tank greets customers. |
Seafood casserole |
Morgan's Harbor to Hill looks like a Cape Cod shanty. |
Scallops and fries |
Sunday, August 14, 2022
DELICIOUS FAMILY DINING AT BURTONS GRILL & BAR
Burtons in Framingham |
The bar offers beer from local breweries like Jack's Abbey. |
Kids plate with mac & cheese, fries and veggies |
Chicken Piccata |
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
IT'S BLUEBERRY SEASON AT TANGERINI'S
Blueberry bush at Tangerini's |
A pint of fresh blueberries. |
Tangerini's also has an ice cream shop, serving a variety of hard flavors. It's the perfect treat after picking blueberries in the hot sun. I'd also recommend one of their root beer floats.
If that wasn't enough, they also serve breakfast and lunch at The Farmer's Porch. Egg sandwiches, blueberry pancakes, donuts, bagels and other pastries fill the breakfast menu. For lunch, there's a blueberry feta salad, flatbread, burgers, wraps, fried chicken sandwich and more. Beer and wine is also served, along with cold drinks like iced coffee and iced tea.
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
MOUTH-WATERING DETROIT PIZZA AT BLUE SQUARE PIZZA
Mushroom Truffle Pizza |
Sunday, July 03, 2022
GIGANTIC SANDWICHES AT BUSHEL N PECK
The Jenerator |
Bushel N Peck's Grafton location |
Tons of drinks, chips and frozen entrees |
Mac & cheese, kebobs and lasagna fill one of their showcases. |
Saturday, June 25, 2022
DOWNEAST CIDER BLUE SLUSHIE
Downeast Cider is now making Blue Slushie just in time for the summer. Yes, it’s blue like the real this and taste like it, too. It’s so refreshing especially on a hot summer night light tonight. They are a limited release, so stock up while you can. One of the workers at Vin Bin in Hopkinton, Massachusetts told me these have been selling like crazy.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
SUNDAE SCHOOL: A CAPE COD TRADITION
Famous Sundae |
Sundae School on a busy Saturday night. |
SUNDAE SCHOOL
Friday, June 03, 2022
CELEBRATE NATIONAL DONUT DAY AT A LOCAL DONUT SHOP
Support your local donut shop! |
It’s National Donut Day once again, which means it’s your chance to score a free donut at shops in the area. After talking with a manager at my local Honey Dew, I’d like to encourage you to shop local whenever possible. He told me that a bag of coffee beans usually costs around $100. This week, it cost him $140. He also told me that workers are hard to come by, which is the case in so many industries. So, instead of running on that international chain that’s distancing itself from its donuts, check out Honey Dew or Ma’s Donuts or Heav’nly Donuts or Sip N Dip. You get the picture. Help out the little guy on National Donut Day and everyday.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
MEDITERRANEAN MEETS AMERICAN AT ANGEL'S CAFE
Chicken avocado salad |
Angel's Cafe in Sharon, MA |
Thursday, May 26, 2022
DINING WITH A VIEW AT THE MARINA IN BRATTLEBORO, VT
Marina mac n Cheese |
Enjoy indoor and waterfront dining |
Friday, May 20, 2022
ICE CREAM SHORTAGE JUST IN TIME FOR THE SUMMER
There was plenty of cookie dough! |
Out of some flavors |
Murphy’s is always busy with lines of customers ordering ice cream. |