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Ocean Delights
I have lived very close to, if not right on, the ocean for my entire life. I lived in Puerto Rico, the Florida Keys, Long Island New York, and coastal Connecticut for a combined 20 years. I was only steps away from the salty ocean air in all of those places. It really is a … Continue reading
The Best Photos of 2012
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Boston: Mike’s Pastry vs Modern Pastry
I spotted the Mike’s Pastry boxes as soon as we arrived in Boston. Tourists of all kinds were carrying them around the city. Everywhere we went we saw them. Mike’s Pastry Shop is on Hanover Street, in the Italian district, of course. The line to order was out the door and down the block when … Continue reading
Providence, RI: Global Cuisine Reigns Supreme
Providence, RI is one of my favorite little New England cities for food. They have a great variety of food carts, cheap eats, upscale dining, and something from every culture. By the time we arrived, I was so hungry I couldn’t wait to eat dinner. While I waited for Todd, I used Yelp to find … Continue reading
Long Island, NY: Sightseeing with the Locals
When you have lived in a place your whole life, you begin to take it for granted. I write this hoping that my family and friends in Long Island are safe and warm tonight after Hurricane Sandy ripped through their towns. Traveling from southeastern Connecticut to Long Island, New York, by way of the Orient … Continue reading
Connecticut: Books, Ice Cream, and Amusements
Used book stores rarely attract the tourists, but The Book Barn in Niantic, CT is unique. The two locations in downtown Niantic really aren’t special, other than the immensely knowledgable staff, but the original location just past the Niantic Center Elementary School is incredible. There must be a dozen or more sheds and shacks filled … Continue reading
New Haven, CT: Modern Apizza Earned its “A”
There is always time for a trip to New Haven when I am on the east coast. I lived in this city for just over three years and there are a lot of things I miss about it. Pizza is one of those things and it’s at the top of the list. The pizza in … Continue reading
What do Bill Burr and Lobster Mac ‘n’ Cheese Have in Common?
Both Bill Burr, a comedian from Boston, and an amazing meal of lobster mac ‘n’ cheese were found in Newport, Rhode Island on Sunday, July 15th. Burr did his newest stand-up routine at the Newport Yachting Center to celebrate their Summer Comedy Series. Both were very good, but only one made me laugh. The giant bowl … Continue reading
Boston, MA: One Day To Do It All
As our trip to the east coast neared, I began to daydream about our arrival in Boston, Mass. It had been nearly 16 years since I toured this ancient US city. I remembered the dingy streets, standstill traffic, old buildings, and massive crowds of people everywhere. This time, I wanted to see more and I … Continue reading
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