So far the other entries in the “my favorite meal” series have focused on lunch and dinner options. This post is the first for breakfast. I love a great breakfast and one of my absolute favorites is the Water Street Breakfast at Water Street Cafe in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Warning: the Water Street Breakfast is a […]
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We’re back in Stowe, Vermont, for the latest entry in the “my favorite meal” series. After a first stop at the von Trapp Bierhall, our next meal destination is Idletyme Brewing Company. I’ve already proclaimed it as one of the state’s best breweries and among my top burgers but now I’m here to tell you
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The South Shore of Massachusetts is a beer lover’s paradise. I’ve written about breweries such as Second Wind, Mayflower, and Widowmaker multiple times on Backyard Road Trips. Plymouth has the most craft beverage destinations (four breweries, two wineries, a distillery, and a cidery), but Weymouth is another hotbed of craft beer. With Vitamin Sea and
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Lace-up your dancing shoes and pour a beer, because it’s time for Breakdancing Movies and a Six Pack! This one pushes the envelope just a tad. Instead of pairing the usual songs or albums with six beers, we are enjoying craft beers while watching breakdancing films. (Actually one is just a music video, but it’s
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If you’re looking for the best bread in Plymouth, or practically anywhere, look no farther than Hearth Artisan Bread. Located in the Industrial Park at 123 Camelot Drive, Hearth is a small store that is large on flavor. Hearth opened in 2010 by husband and wife co-owners, Peter and Nicole Nyberg. Peter brought with him
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Since leaving the state and staying overnight at hotels is pretty much off-limits, currently one of my favorite pastimes has become car rides. Sure, when my younger son needs a nap, I often tool around my town for a while to keep him sleeping. What I’m talking about though is a few hour road trip,
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Tom Waits is a difficult artist to cover. “Often imitated, never duplicated” sums it up. Even artists including Scarlet Johannson and Holly Cole have full tribute albums of Waits covers. Yes, others, including Rod Stewart and the Eagles, had hits with Tom Waits songs. But even one of my favorite musicians, Jonathan Richman’s version of
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So your significant other wants to go on a weekend getaway? In New England, it’s easy to find a destination that is enjoyable for both parties. This means if you are a craft beer enthusiast, it’s combining a weekend-worth of non-brewery activities with a few breweries that are close by. One of my favorite weekend
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COVID certainly has put a damper on everyone’s fun. From holiday gatherings and live music to more essential issues such as working in an office or attending school in person, COVID’s changed all of our lives globally. On a personal level, breweries were always a favorite weekend destination of mine. Family-friendly breweries or beer gardens
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It’s that time of the year again. Valentines Day is a tough holiday to decipher in terms of gift-giving. If you’re looking for the perfect present for the craft beer and local history aficionado, look no further than the 2021 Backyard Road Trips Valentine’s Day Gift Guide! These items aim to please and I can
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