Tuesday, February 04, 2020
BEACH PIZZA IN SALISBURY: A TASTE OF SUMMER IN THE WINTER
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
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| Beach pizza |
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| Hot out of the oven! |
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| Cristy's has been serving slices for generations. |
Salisbury, Massachusetts
For generations, pizza lovers have been treating themselves to slices of "beach pizza" at Cristy's on Broadway in Salisbury. This pizza shop, and its competition, Tripoli's, are steps from the beach. Cristy's only sells pizza, while Tripoli's also makes cannoli's from scratch. The locals all have a favorite shop and swear that one pizza is better than the other. I enjoy them both.
Beach pizza is baked by the sheet and sliced into squares. It comes out of the oven piping hot, which is good for melting a slice of provolone cheese on top. The sauce on beach pizza is also satisfyingly sweet. After decades, it's still very inexpensive, with two slices for a little less than $5.
Cristy's and Tripoli's are open year round, which means customers can get slices in the dead of winter just like I did yesterday.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
SAY "HOLA" TO A FANTASTIC MEXICAN MEAL AT HOLA
Saturday, January 18, 2020
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| Chips and a selection of four salsas, along with a red sangia. |
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| Chori pollo |
Southborough, MA
www.visithola.com
Treat yourself to some fine Mexican food at Hola Restaurante & Tequila Bar in Southborough, Massachusetts. This cozy spot is always jumping at night and is the perfect spot for a date or a fun family dinner.
Every meal starts with their chips and four salsas. They are happy to keep the chips and salsas coming if you want more. Start your meal of with guacamole that's made from scratch right in front of you, or go for one of their other apps like the queso fundido. Hola has a large full bar packed with local beer, wine and tequila. I really enjoyed their red sangria, which is pretty large compared to what other restaurants serve.
For dinner, there are tacos, burritos (they are known for their HUGE burritos), salads, enchiladas and plenty of house specialties. Their enchiladas suizas are very good - five chicken-filled enchiladas topped with a creamy sauce and queso fresco. I can't recommend their Chori Pollo enough. It's a large piece of marinated chicken, topped with chorizo, pineapple and chihuahua cheese. This mouthwatering meal also includes rice and beans and three tortillas to make tacos with. It's also gluten free.
Hola also offers a lunch menu where every meal is $9.99. They also have a nice kids menu with small versions of staples like quesadillas along with a choice of three appetizers and a drink.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
SAY CHEESE!
Saturday, November 30, 2019
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| "The Wedge" |
www.saycheeseft.com
After spending the morning Black Friday shopping, I was delighted to find the Say Cheese! grilled cheese truck at Weston Nurseries in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. The family-owned food truck is based out of Worcester. It can often be found at the Tree House brewery in Charlton. But this Christmas season, it's making a couple of stops in Hopkinton.
I LOVED their grilled cheese called "The Wedge." It's stuffed with bacon, tomato, cheddar and bleu cheese crumbles. They also have a sandwich called "Pickleback," which is filled with pickles, cheddar and bacon. If you're not into one of their specialties, Say Cheese! will make you your own custom grilled cheese. Choose your cheese and fillings. This time of the year they are also selling hot cocoa along with their cold sodas.
Check out their website to see where Say Cheese! is stopping today.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
BRAVING THE THANKSGIVING CROWD AT OUTPOST FARM
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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| Customers lining up for turkey, pies, stuffing and more. |
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| The mild weather made the line much more bearable. |
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| Finally inside! |
Holliston, Massachusetts
Outpostfarmma.com
Outpost Farm specializes in turkey, stuffing and pies all year long. So, one the day before Thanksgiving it's not surprise that this place is packed. Police were hired to direct traffic. Cars were parked all along the street. The line stretched outside, but moved quickly. We got inside in about 35 minutes.
Outpost was ready with stacks of fresh-baked pies, tubs of stuffing, gravy, squash and potatoes. They also had some pre-made Thanksgiving sandwiches. I grabbed one with turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce. They make these year round, too. I also LOVE their turkey pies, which are filled with either white or dark meat and gravy. I'll pair one of those pies with their stuffing and have hearty meals that will last for days.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 25, 2019
STEW LEONARD'S IS READY FOR THANKSGIVING
Monday, November 25, 2019
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| Turkey, anyone? |
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| Tons of apps and side dishes |
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| Avocado the turkey |
The shelves of Stew Leonard's in Newington, Connecticut are packed with everything for a Thanksgiving feast. Whole roaming the isles, I could not believe all of the turkeys they have! It's really a sight to see. The grocery store also has so many pre-made Thanksgiving sides like Idaho mashed potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables and sweet potato mouse. One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions at Stew's is the turkey they pardon. This year's bird is named Avocado. Catch him roaming around and pecking at his seed at the front of the store. After Thanksgiving, Avocado will go on to live a long life at a farm sanctuary in upstate Connecticut.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
MIKE'S PASTRY BRINGS THE NORTH END TO SOMERVILLE
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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| Cannolis, pies, cakes - they have it all. |
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| Italian cookies of all shapes and sizes! |
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| Mike's Pastry in Somerville |
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT EARLS
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
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| Breakfast Burger |
Saturday, November 09, 2019
MCDONALD'S BRINGS BACK CLASSIC HAPPY MEAL TOYS
Saturday, November 09, 2019
Thursday, November 07, 2019
MERRY COFFEE! DID YOU GET YOUR FREE REUSABLE STARBUCKS HOLIDAY CUP?
Thursday, November 07, 2019
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| Free reusable holiday cup |
Thursday, October 31, 2019
HALLOWEEN TO THE EXTREME AT ROCCO'S DOUGHNUT COMPANY
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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.
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