Two Roads Brewing Company
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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Travel
Harbor View Hotel
Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard is the grande dame of the island. The classic hotel built in 1891 is the epitome of elegance. Located only a ten-minute walk from downtown Edgartown and across from picturesque Lighthouse Beach, its location is superb. On a recent visit to Martha’s Vineyard, my family and I
An Afternoon in Fitchburg
The previous Backyard Road Trips’ article, From Framingham to Fitchburg was a success, so it was time that I headed back to the wilds of north-central Massachusetts to explore what else Fitchburg has to offer. Fitchburg is a post-industrial town that is ripe for exploration. It has tangible pieces of the past such as former
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The Pantry at Avenue N
Located inside a renovated mill building in the center of the village of Rumford, Rhode Island, is Avenue N. Avenue N is a popular restaurant serving apps, pizza, and fish. Next to Avenue N is a market and deli, run by the restaurant, called The Pantry at Avenue N. After a recent trip to Roger
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Cafe Strega
With all of the dining options available in Plymouth, sometimes I look for a tried and true classic such as Cafe Strega. Cafe Strega is an Italian restaurant that is perfect for every occasion. It is comfortable for an any-night meal but is also perfect for a night out. Cafe Strega’s location is utterly fantastic.
Box Pick #2: The Sagamore Inn
It’s time once again to pick out of the box of destiny! Last summer, Drew Burnett and I resurrected the box that I used as a kid to choose a restaurant to eat at. (For the full explanation, check out the article on the first “Box Pick” at Brookside Cafe in Preston, Connecticut.) In short,
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The Artisan Pig
The Artisan Pig is Plymouth’s newest dining destination. Located at 66 Court Street, this pizza, sausage, and craft beer restaurant is a welcome addition. Owners and couple Andrew and Samantha started selling their sausage under the Artisan Pig moniker at farmers’ markets in Maine. To open a restaurant, they decided on returning to Samantha’s hometown
From Framingham to Fitchburg
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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Stowe, Vermont: A Weekend Getaway
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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Backyard Road Trips Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
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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