Mattapoisett is a seaside town located on the South Coast of Massachusetts. Although close to my home region of the South Shore, the South Coast is mostly uncharted for me. On a recent ride through the region, I stumbled upon the beauty of marvelous Mattapoisett. The main thoroughfares of the South Coast are both Route […]
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In researching and writing my two Connecticut Lore books, the Tory Den in Burlington, Connecticut, was always on my shortlist but never made it into print. Given its proximity, a mile or so from the nearest parking lot, I never had enough time to dedicate to its exploration while in the western part of the
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“A little of Austria, a lot of Vermont” is the slogan for the Trapp Family Lodge. About ten years ago they started brewing their own beer, based on the finest of European recipes. It’s been four years since they opened their state-of-the-art bierhall, a giant, beautifully constructed beer hall and brewing facility serving fine food.
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Living in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the ocean is literally a backyard road trip for me. With foliage off the trees, it’s viewable from my backyard. To actually reach the water, it’s a five-minute walk. With waterside activities at a variety of beaches in town, oceanviews are not hard to come by. Although I live in close
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New Britain is synonymous with the Stanley family. Not only were they original settlers to the area, they are also known for the Stanley Works. Stanley Works or the Stanley Tool Company (now Stanley Black & Decker) is one of the most successful tool manufacturers in the world. As with other wealthy industrialists, I figured
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Thompson, Connecticut, in the northeast-most corner of the state, is home to ten villages. Sure, more well-known mill villages such as North Grosvenordale are part of this town, but so is Fabyan. No not Fabian, but Fabyan. The Quiet Corner of the state, also known as Windham County, has dual personalities. One route (Route 12)
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Chicken wings have universal appeal. No matter who you’re talking to. Most people like them (except my father, but that’s another story). It may have to do with the fact it’s a pretty basic dish. I mean it’s just chicken on a bone. The variety aspect though, makes it appeal to a cast of thousands.
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Plymouth, Massachusetts has an amazing selection of restaurants. From seafood to pad thai, fancy dining to dive bars, this town has a truly fantastic culinary scene. I moved to Plymouth from Rockland, MA whose restaurant choices were lacking. Prior to that, I lived in Newton and Boston. Of course, restaurant choices there run the gamut
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For this six pack, it’s time to lighten things up a bit, in terms of alcohol by content (ABV) and music. I’ve found six sessionable (under 5.0 ABV) craft beers (no Miller Light) to pair with six songs of the Carpenters. The beers run the gamut from IPAs and sours to pilsners and even a
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To continue the “Artist and a Six Pack” series, we’ve decided to branch out a little at Backyard Road Trips. No more IPAs for this post, only sour (and sour-like beers). For this post, six emo bands match best with these six sours. Why sours and emo? Well, a few reasons. First, I enjoy sour
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