Since opening two years ago, Uva Wine Bar has become one of Plymouth’s most popular destinations for a night or afternoon out. Uva is unique. It is a self-service wine bar. Customers choose from 48 different wines and can get different size pours depending on their preference. Wines of all styles from around the world […]
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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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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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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For this entry in the “My Favorite Meal” series, we are heading back to Hingham, Massachusetts’s Scarlet Oak Tavern. Upon moving to the South Shore about ten years ago, this was the first restaurant that really took my breath away. The whole experience here is just perfect. On a winter’s night, the roaring fire, colonial
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Although Plymouth, Massachusetts, will never be confused with a major metropolis, it has a surprisingly thorough and utterly delicious culinary scene. Being a tourist town, many folks think of restaurants that are lacking in taste and heavy on the wallet. Not Plymouth though. From gastropubs to upscale dining, seafood spots to ethnic restaurants, Plymouth’s got
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Earlier in the year during the height of the springtime pandemic, my Backyard Road Trips became so limited that I literally wrote about cleaning my basement and a living room road trip. As the weather is becoming colder, the daylight waning to a 4:30 sunset, and COVID cases spiking, it’s back to enjoying the great
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With America in the most turmoil I’ve certainly seen in my 37 years, folks can’t seem to agree on much. Whether from the left or the right, or somewhere in the middle, everyone can agree on the burger. (Yes, you can include veggie burgers if you’d like.) The hamburger is the classic American meal–ground beef,
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I encourage readers to make a day to visit different regions. Enjoy what they have to offer: museums, walking trails, restaurants, and, of course, breweries. Being a seasoned pro of this kind of afternoon, I have come to have my share of war stories involving public restrooms (and where to find them). It is the
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