Saturday, September 28, 2019
THE BIG E 2019
Saturday, September 28, 2019
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| Poutine |
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| Lobster roll from the Maine State House. |
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| Cold cider from the Vermont State House. |
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| Baked potato with all of the fixins from the Connecticut State House. |
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| The Big E's Legendary Cream Puff! |
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| Chocolate-covered bacon from the Rhode Island State House |
Saturday, September 07, 2019
DONUTS AFTER DARK AT BACK DOOR DONUTS IN MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Saturday, September 07, 2019
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| People lining up for Donuts After Dark. |
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| There are many options to choose from! |
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| The crew making those warm, delicious donuts. |
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| A warm chocolate-frosted donut. |
Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard
www.backdoordonuts.com
Once the sun starts to go down, hungry customers start to line up at Back Door Donuts on Martha's Vineyard. Sure, their bakery is open all day, but at night they serve hot, fresh out of the oven donuts at their back door. It is truly a one-of-a-kind food experience.
There is a large selection of donuts including the more exotic flavors like the maple bacon donut. I really enjoy their warm chocolate frosted donut. I only wish I got more than one! Their double chocolate donut is also fantastic. Back Door Donuts also offers fried dough, apple fritters and cinnamon rolls.
Back Door Donuts is open every night from 7pm to 1am. Don't be afraid of the line. It moves fast. Plus, you're on the Vineyard. Enjoy that cool ocean breeze!
Saturday, August 31, 2019
NYC'S ARTICHOKE BASILLE'S PIZZA COMES TO CONNECTICUT
Saturday, August 31, 2019
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| Artichoke: their signature slice |
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| Artichoke's is known for their big slices. |
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| Newington, CT location |
Newington, CT
www.artichokepizza.com
Artichoke Basille's pizza has been earning rave reviews and drawing huge crowds since it first opened in New York City's East Village in 2008. They are known for their delicious large slices of pizza. Artichoke's has opened its first location in New England, in Newington, Connecticut and they will soon expand to Hartford.
Their cozy Newington restaurant has just enough room for a bar and a few high top tables. The pizzas are sprawled out in front of their ovens.There are many slices to choose from like their signature artichoke slice with artichokes, spinach and cream sauce. Their meatball slice is really good and is topped with a generous portion of meat. They also make a Staten Island slice with meatballs, ricotta and onions. Artichoke's also offers crab, magherita, pepperoni and Sicilian slices.
Artichoke's slices are so good. Let's hope they continue to expand across New England!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
IT'S PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE SEASON!
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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| The PSL hit Starbucks on August 27, 2019 |
Monday, August 26, 2019
MOUTH-WATERING WINGS AT THE ROOSTER COMPANY
Monday, August 26, 2019
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| Boneless chicken wings |
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| Truffled mac & cheese |
Newington, Connecticut
www.roostercompany.net
The Rooster Company in Newington, Connecticut is one of Eat Up New England's favorites. I've blogged about it before, but I wanted to highlight a few delicious dishes I recently enjoyed there.
The Rooster Company's chicken wings are TO DIE FOR. There are a bunch of different flavors on the menu. I can't rave enough about their Parmesan boneless wings, along with their sweet & sour boneless wings. They are so flavorful and so tender. I also recommend their truffled mac & cheese as a side to any of their dishes. The flavor is fantastic on the pasta that's perfectly al dente.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
CRISPY FLATBREADS AT THE RAIL TRAIL FLATBREAD COMPANY
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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| Zucchini & Tzatziki |
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| Chicken Bacon Ranch flatbread |
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| Half Mexican Street Corn half Farmers' Market |
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| Lindemans Framboise |
Hudson, Massachusetts
www.railtrailflatbread.com
It was a feast for the senses the moment Eat Up New England stepped inside The Rail Trail Flatbread Company. More than a dozen flatbreads with all sorts of tasty toppings were on display, ready to be cooked inside of their wood-fired oven. Staffers donned in different shades of flannel were buzzing around, serving everything from poutine to juicy burgers. All this as the smell of the wood-burning stove filled the air. It felt more like we were in Vermont or Maine, not Hudson, Massachusetts.
The bar boasts 20 taps with a rotating selection of beer, many of them from New England. They were even pouring Sip of Sunshine out of Waitsfield, Vermont. You don't see that at many restaurants outside of Vermont. I was excited to find Lindemans Framboise on their menu. This raspberry-flavored brew is from Belgium and goes down real easy.
Comfort food dominates Rail Trail's menu. Appetizers include mac & cheese, buffalo cauliflower and zucchini & tzatziki. This fried zucchini dish was fantastic, as was the pile of tzatziki that was served with it.
The flatbreads are the star of the show. There are several to choose from or customers can craft their own. Choose a sauce, cheese and toppings. You can also order half of one topping and half of another. I LOVED the chicken, bacon and ranch flatbread. The flavors of the toppings, along with a little caramelized onion and scallion worked so well together.
Rail Trail also serves burgers and salads, but be sure to treat yourself to one of their flatbreads, even if it's just a slice from your friend's pie.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
SIZZLIN' SUMMER SPOTS: POCO'S IN MANCHESTER, NH
Saturday, August 10, 2019
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| Bow Street Nachos |
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| Poco's has been delighting Portsmouth's visitors since 1982. |
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| Diners can eat outside by the water. |
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| Classic margarita |
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| Fried Haddock Sandwich |
Portsmouth, NH
pocosbowstreetcantina.com
There's nothing like sipping a cocktail by the water on a hot summer day. Poco's Bow Street Cantina in Portsmouth, New Hampshire offers plenty of outdoor seating on their waterfront deck for customers to do just that.
Poco's menu offers a mix of American and Mexican classics along with some New England seafood dishes. Be sure to order one of their massive margaritas. I loved their Classic Margarita, but customers can also build their own selecting their tequila, liqueur, mix and flavor. They also mix many of their own drinks like the fruity "Poco's Punch" and a refreshing "Limonada." Beer fans will enjoy a selection of bottles and rotating brews on tap. They also serve several wines and sangria, including PITCHERS of sangria.
Do yourself a favor and try their famous nachos. Choose from buffalo chicken, veggie and bbq pork nachos or their Bow Street nachos, which come with cheese and pico de gallo. All of the nachos come in half and full-size and are served with salsa and sour cream. The half is plenty for two people. Other apps include quesadillas, fajitas and enchiladas. Poco's also serves cups and bowls of seafood chowder, chili and several salads.
Entrees include pot roast, sweet potato mac & cheese, chicken and waffles and surf & turf. Poco's also serves many seafood dishes like lobster mac & cheese, New England broiled seafood (choose from haddock, shrimp and scallops) and fried seafood dishes. There's also a lobster roll, build your own burger and cauliflower burger. I devoured their fried haddock sandwich, which is served on a toasted bun with a pile of fries.
Poco's is a fun and tasty place to stop while taking in the sights and sounds of beautiful Portsmouth. Grab a drink and pull up a seat by the water while it's still warm out!
Monday, July 29, 2019
BOSTON'S "BABBO" TO CLOSE
Monday, July 29, 2019
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| Saying goodbye in September 2019 |
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| Babbo's Ricotta Gnocchi |
Babbo is known for its wood-fired pizzas, pastas and gelati. Batali got into the Boston restaurant scene for the first time with Babbo in 2015. He later divested his interests in Babbo and many other restaurants after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
SMUTTYNOSE BREWING COMPANY AND RESTAURANT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Sunday, July 14, 2019
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| Smuttynose is located in Hampton, NH. |
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| Raspberry Lime Rickey sour beer |
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| Blue Cheese Smash burger |
Hampton, New Hampshire
www.smuttynose.com
Smuttynose Brewery has been cranking out craft beer since 1994. You can sample all of it and bring some home at their campus in Hampton, New Hampshire.
Visitors can tour the brewery for free. There's also beer tasting inside of the brewery where you can try all of the classic and latest Smuttynose brews. Stop by their gift shop for Smuttynose beers and swag to bring home. Have some fun playing their pinball machines or go for a game of cornhole (in season).
Don't leave without enjoying a meal at their restaurant. Pull up a chair and listen to live music at their outdoor patio or dine indoors near their bar, which, of course, pours nothing but Smuttynose. Right now, they are brewing a Raspberry Lime Rickey sour beer which is so refreshing.
The food is fantastic. There are salads, burgers and pastas. I loved their Blue Cheese Smash burger, which consists of two patties. The cheese, bacon and onions are all smashed together into the burgers. Appetizers include fried pickles, onion rings, nachos, and a pub pretzel. Want a free meal? Bring your appetite and try "Da S'muttonator." It comes with 4 burgers, 8 slices of bacon, 4 slices of cheese, 4 ounces of pulled pork, onion rings, a fried egg and a pound of french fries. Eat it all in 30 minutes and it's free, plus you'll get a T-shirt and your picture on their wall of fame.
Monday, July 01, 2019
SIZZLIN' SUMMER SPOTS: THE KNACK
Monday, July 01, 2019
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| Lobster roll |
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| Onion rings |
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| The Knack in Orleans, Massachusetts |
Orleans, Massachusetts
theknackcapecod.com
The owners of The Knack say their goal is to perfect the Cape Cod roadside stand. Mission accomplished! They grew up on the Cape eating the lobster, the seafood and the burgers, so they know what they are doing.
The Knack is always hopping. In true Cape Cod fashion, customers order from one of their windows and eat outside. Start your meal with a shake, soda or a can of one of their local beers. Burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches fill their menu. The burgers look amazing, but this time I wanted to sink my teeth into some Cape Cod lobster. The lobster was as fresh as can be. I gobbled it up with some of their onion rings, which are light and crispy. They also offer veggie tacos for vegetarians, along with fish and whole belly clam sandwiches.
Save room for dessert! There's soft serve ice cream and homemade ice cream sandwiches. The Knack donates 10% of their profits on sweets to charity everyday.
Friday, June 07, 2019
IT'S NATIONAL DONUT DAY 2019!
Friday, June 07, 2019
Sunday, June 02, 2019
SUMMER IS IN SESSION AT MURPHY'S EATS & TREATS
Sunday, June 02, 2019
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| Clam strips plate |
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| Cookie dough ice cream |
Murphy's Eats & Treats
Ashland, Massachusetts
www.murphyseatsandtreats.com
It's June and summer is in full swing. It's time for another season of Eat Up New England's Sizzlin' Summer Spots. Our first stop this summer is Murphy's Eats and Treats in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Murphy's is the place where everyone in town goes for ice cream on a warm summer day. Their ice cream window makes you feel like you're on the Cape. They serve all of the classics like cookie dough and moose tracks. Murphy's also sells soft serve, including unique flavors like orange creamsicle.
Murphy's is also a good spot to quench your seafood craving. I enjoyed their clam strips plate, a large portion of clam strips over crinkle fries. Among their other seafood options are lobster rolls and a whole belly clam roll. They also offer burgers, hot dogs, salads. grilled cheese and kids meals.
After dinner and ice cream, check out Murphy's mini golf course.
Friday, May 17, 2019
HONEY DEW DONUTS LAUNCHES NEW REWARDS APP
Friday, May 17, 2019
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| Oreo Smoothie |
Sunday, May 05, 2019
CINCO DE MAYO 2019: PART 2
Sunday, May 05, 2019
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| Chipotle chicken quesadilla |
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| Nothing like free swag on Cinco de Mayo! |
CINCO DE MAYO 2019: PART 1
Sunday, May 05, 2019
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| Chicken fajitas |
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| Chips & dips |
Thursday, April 18, 2019
GREEN MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE COMPANY: HANDMADE IN MASSACHUSETTS
Thursday, April 18, 2019
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| Chocolate bunnies of all sizes are ready for Easter. |
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| A look behind the scenes, where all of the chocolate is made. |
www.greenmountainchocolate.com
Hopedale, Massachusetts
Easter is in full swing at Green Mountain Chocolate Company in Hopedale, Massachusetts. Look around and you'll see chocolate Easter bunnies, chocolate eggs, chocolate-dipped Oreos, chocolate-covered Peeps & bunnies and boxes of Easter chocolates. Green Mountain even sells chocolate-covered potato chips. For Passover, there are chocolate-drizzled matzah and chocolate sedar plates. All of these fine confections are made in house at their Hopedale factory.
Green Mountain Chocolate Company specializes in Swiss and Belgian truffles. There are large showcases of them at their retails stores in Franklin and Hopedale. They also ship their chocolates to customers all around the country and Europe.
Green Mountain Chocolate Company creates special confections for all of the holidays, making them a sweet destination all year round. For Valentine's Day, they make chocolate hearts and chocolate-covered strawberries. At Thanksgiving, they create their own chocolate turkeys and chocolate cornucopias. At Christmas, they make peppermint bark, chocolate Santas and boxes of chocolates. Right before Easter every year, the Easter bunny comes to take free pictures with kids. The store sets out an assortment of samples of chocolates, fudge and chocolate-covered potato chips for parents and kids to snack on while they wait in line.
Follow Green Mountain Chocolate Company's Facebook page to see their latest chocolatey creations.
Friday, April 12, 2019
BUILD YOUR OWN MEDITERRANEAN SALAD, BOWL OR WRAP AT CAVA
Friday, April 12, 2019
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| Greens & grains bowl |
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| Salads come with a tasty pita. |
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| CAVA's location at Legacy Place in Dedham, Mass. |
cava.com
Dedham, Massachusetts
(With locations around the country)
CAVA is often described as being like Chipotle, only with Mediterranean food. It's an accurate comparision. This quick-serve national chain allows customers to build their meals and the results are really tasty.
First, choose your base. Wrap your ingredients up in a pita, or pile them on top of a salad or get a greens & grains bowl, which comes with salads and rice. Next, choose your dips. There's the traditional tzatziki, hummus and eggplant & pepper or try the spicy harissa or crazy feta. Step 3, pick a protein. Choose from chicken, falafel, grilled meatballs and seasonal roasted vegetables. They also serve braised lamb and spicy lamb meatballs, which coast a little more.
There are so many delicious toppings for your creation and you can choose as many as they want, so pile 'em high! There's tomato & cucumber, crumbled feta, pita crisps, kalamata olives, and pickled onions among the many toppings. Finally, choose your dressing with options like yogurt dill, lemon herb tahini and Greek vinaigrette.
CAVA also offers several soups, along with fruity/healthy fountain drinks.
I loved the greens & grains bowl I made up. The flavor combination and selection of ingredients is wonderful. Right now, there are only a few CAVA locations in New England. Let's hope they expand so everyone can enjoy their food.
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES OPENS IN NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Wednesday, April 03, 2019
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| Bundtlets come in these little containers. |
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| Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bundtlet |
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| Bundt cakes of all sizes |
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| Nothing Bundt Cakes in Newton, Mass. |
Newton, Mass.
www.nothingbundtcakes.com
Nothing Bundt Cakes, as you may have guessed, whips up nothing but bundt cakes at its hundreds of shops around the country. One of its newest locations just opened in Newton, Massachusetts.
The bundt cakes come in different sizes: small (bundtinis), medium (bundlets) and large (8-10 inch cakes). There are a bunch of different flavors like red velvet, confetti, carrot, marble, lemon and white chocolate raspberry. They are topped off with creamy icing, which is amazingly delicious. I really enjoyed their chocolate chocolate chip cake. The cake is so moist and flavorful, like it just came out of the oven.
Nothing Bundt Cakes also makes custom cakes for birthdays and other special occasions.
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