Local Roots
From healthy salads and smoothies to decadent sandwiches and frozen drinks, Local Roots in Plymouth, MA is the ultimate summer dining destination!
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Favorite Take Out Spots in Plymouth
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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Cape Cod Cafe
Ever since the strenuous research I conducted for the “Best places for bar pizza and craft beer” on the South Shore article, I’ve really got a taste for bar pizza. With that article, parameters were set, craft beer was on the menu, and the location was on the South Shore. That eliminated a lot of
An Unexpected Cape Cod (and Plymouth) Day Trip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrH3DBNG6Fg As a travel writer, it’s all about the planning, the logistics. Of course, exploration is a major component of fun, but parameters need to be set. The hours of operation, cost, and location all come into effect. How can I best optimize my time by seeing each place on my list but still be
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Simpson Spring and Shovel Town
This summer I had the privilege of visiting many of the historic sites of Easton, Massachusetts. Most were related to the Ames Family in some way. It was fun to explore the ins and outs of the town. Readers seemed to have felt the same way, but more than one recommended that I go back
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A Very Merry Backyard Road Trips Christmas
Yes, folks, it’s that time again. Whether the season brings you joy or brings you dread, it’s an unstoppable force for all senses. The incessant Christmas tunes on the radio (some of which have been broadcasting since November 1), the ever-present store displays, and the twinkling lights all signal that it’s time for the holidays.
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From the Archives: Picking the Perfect Pumpkin (and Apples) in Connecticut
Great Places in the State for Pumpkins and Apples SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 The following places are recommendations for places to get pumpkins and apples in the state. Note- the Quiet Corner has been mostly (except Eastford) skipped over, look for a separate entry on seasonal places in the Woodstock-Pomfret area in another post. Apples at one
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Vitamin Sea Brewing
Call me a sucker for the latest “it” beer, but I feel constantly compelled to try it. I have been hearing much hype about Weymouth’s (Massachusetts) Vitamin Sea Brewing since before they were a brick and mortar operation through Mass Brew Bros. Since opening last year, the brewery has been receiving much positive feedback.
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Books, Lobster and Beer in Coastal Connecticut
Enjoying summer vacation means that on my trips to Connecticut I can make sure to hit up all of the places that I really love. One of these places is Niantic’s Book Barn. Additionally, lobster to me is the ultimate summertime food. Although I often opt for Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock in New London or
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Night Shift Brewing at Lovejoy Wharf
With their beer, distribution company, and coffee roasters, Night Shift Brewery is ever-expanding and innovating. Their latest endeavor is a second brewery at Lovejoy Wharf in Boston. Come for breakfast, and stay past midnight, Night Shift Lovejoy has you covered!
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