Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard is the grande dame of the island. The classic hotel built in 1891 is the epitome of elegance. Located only a ten-minute walk from downtown Edgartown and across from picturesque Lighthouse Beach, its location is superb. On a recent visit to Martha’s Vineyard, my family and I […]
The previous Backyard Road Trips’ article, From Framingham to Fitchburg was a success, so it was time that I headed back to the wilds of north-central Massachusetts to explore what else Fitchburg has to offer. Fitchburg is a post-industrial town that is ripe for exploration. It has tangible pieces of the past such as former
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Plymouth’s restaurant scene is vibrant. I’ve said it many times, as Backyard Road Trips has spent the early part of 2021 dining in and taking out from the town’s best restaurants. While many of the restaurants featured so far are known for burgers, burritos, and beer, we are mixing it up with a Korean restaurant,
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The Vanilla Bean Cafe, located in the center of Pomfret, CT, is a bit of an anomaly. Although out-of-staters may have never heard of most towns in Northeastern Connecticut, also known as the “Quiet Corner,” somehow they know of the Vanilla Bean Cafe. Another set of opposites regards the clientele. A folk music club at
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The other day I was craving crepes. Living in New England, it’s not like there is a creperie on every corner. Outside of Boston, I wasn’t quite sure I’d ever seen one. Being in Norwich, Connecticut, at the time, I simply typed in “crepes near me.” The closest was at a restaurant called Smakosh in
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Located inside a renovated mill building in the center of the village of Rumford, Rhode Island, is Avenue N. Avenue N is a popular restaurant serving apps, pizza, and fish. Next to Avenue N is a market and deli, run by the restaurant, called The Pantry at Avenue N. After a recent trip to Roger
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With all of the dining options available in Plymouth, sometimes I look for a tried and true classic such as Cafe Strega. Cafe Strega is an Italian restaurant that is perfect for every occasion. It is comfortable for an any-night meal but is also perfect for a night out. Cafe Strega’s location is utterly fantastic.
One of the newest eateries on the block in Plymouth is Munchies and Milkshakes. Not quite an ice cream shop, not quite a restaurant, Munchies and Milkshakes is a place that the kids will love, and adults will not be able to resist. And these are not simple milkshakes. These are gigantic works of art
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It’s time once again to pick out of the box of destiny! Last summer, Drew Burnett and I resurrected the box that I used as a kid to choose a restaurant to eat at. (For the full explanation, check out the article on the first “Box Pick” at Brookside Cafe in Preston, Connecticut.) In short,
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In Plymouth, we are lucky to have some truly amazing bakeries. Hearth Artisan Bread and Guilty Bakery are only a couple that comes to mind. One of the newest in town is Keegan Kreations. This bakery, located in the heart of downtown, is making some truly delectable “kreations.” At Keegan, do not expect to find
