As my son dipped his hand way into the restaurant randomizer box, I waited with bated breath to find out my destiny. Out he pulls a slip of paper and written on it is “Ole Mole.” I quickly perform a Google search to see if this restaurant is still in existence and realize that I’m […]
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An afternoon in New Jersey including stops at Harold’s New York Style Deli, the Somerset Patriots baseball team and the Duke Farms Farmers Market is the perfect way to spend a summers’ day.
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For travelers coming to the Plymouth area, a great place to start is at the Massachusetts Visitor Information Center in Plymouth. In addition to fast-food dining and restrooms for the weary traveler, the center is stocked with information and brochures from See Plymouth, the region’s tourism council. Plus, this rest stop also has the distinction
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Although I seek to take adventures in places that are new to me, one state that I return to time and time again is the great state of Vermont. I often head to my favorite towns of Stowe or Woodstock. Although not far from either, for my recent trip to the Green Mountain State, I
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On the Backyard Road Trips food tour of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut we are continuing on with an old favorite, Joy’s Family Restaurant. Joy’s is located in Norwich, CT, my hometown. It is a greasy spoon with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options and also Mexican favorites. Joy’s is located on Route 32 at 671
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From healthy salads and smoothies to decadent sandwiches and frozen drinks, Local Roots in Plymouth, MA is the ultimate summer dining destination!
Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is built on historical tradition, a deep understanding of science, environmental friendliness, and of course, great beer!
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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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