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If You’re Looking For The Best Burger In Massachusetts, Look Here!
I gotta tell you, Massachusetts residents. I love a good CHEESEBURGER. Not all the time, mind you, but every once in a while...yeah...bring it on! Do you feel the same way? Good, now we can communicate!. Tell me, residents of the Berkshires, were you even aware that Massachusetts has one...
Have You Been to the Oldest Restaurant in the United States? It’s in New England
There is much debate about the oldest restaurant, tavern, and pub in America. Most of it comes from me and friends, who talk about this more than we should. What makes the "oldest" anything really the oldest? What's the difference between a tavern, restaurant, or pub? Could they all be one in the same, or three separate types of establishments? The answer is all of the above.
Seniors get social with ice cream sundaes
This past Wednesday, July 17th the Westwood Council on Aging (COA) hosted an Ice Cream Social with State Representative Paul McMurtry and his interns. Members gathered together around 1pm to enjoy some delicious ice cream all while hearing from McMurtry himself. Before COA members settled into their seats, they were...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Massachusetts Absolute Best Deli is This Family-Run Sandwich Joint
Perhaps one of the most universal foods in existence is a sandwich. A sandwich can be included in practically any meal and it's always great have a nearby local sandwich joint or two, especially here in Massachusetts. While there is a crazy amount of different varieties of delis making amazing sandwiches throughout the Bay State, there happens to be one in particular that has been awarded the title of 'The Best Deli in the State'.
Cat-astrophe averted: Kitten rescued from car engine in Dedham
This 9-month-old stray kitten was just spared one of its nine lives. The cat was pulled out of a car’s engine compartment by a mechanic at Mavis Tires & Brakes in Dedham, Massachusetts, last week, the Animal Rescue League of Boston said Thursday. The cat was unharmed. Presumably in...
Longtime Adams Village restauranteur mourned after sudden death
Kenny Blasi, the co-owner and proprietor of the popular Adams Village eatery Blasi's Kitchen and Bar, died on Wednesday, July 24 after suffering a heart attack. The Dorchester native leaves behind his wife Maria and their four children, along with many other relatives and friends. He will be waked next Monday, July 29, 4-8 p.m. at John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home in Adams Village. His funeral is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston.
Pajama party at the Branch
Little ones and their guardians gathered at the Islington Branch of the Westwood Public Library (WPL) in the evening to partake in a pajama story time. This cozy event included a night of stories and songs designed to help children expend some energy and relax before bedtime. Attendees gathered in...
See How a Massachusetts Family of 4 Spends $200 on Groceries Every Week (After “Scouring” for Deals)
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Number of people in household: 4 (two adults, two children) Age: 37. Occupation: Writer and photographer (me), professor (my husband) Where you shopped:...
'It's Not Good, It's Great': Portnoy Can't Get Enough Of Weymouth Bar Pizza
Dave Portnoy loves a good bar pizza. It's something he brings up a lot during his "One Bite Pizza Reviews." So, he was expecting greatness when he visited Weymouth — "bar pie city" — last week, but he wasn't expecting what he got. The Barstool Sports owner and Swampscott native visited several…
Gourmet burger chain closes its only Boston-area location
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A gourmet burger chain that got its start overseas has closed its sole Boston-area location. According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Burgerim in Burlington is no longer in operation, with a sign out front saying that it has permanently closed. The dining spot first opened at Middlesex Marketplace in the early part of 2020, being part of a chain with roots in Israel though it is now headquartered in California.
Honoring 1090 WILD-AM, a station that brought R&B, New Edition to Bostonians and the world
If you grew up in the era of high tops, popped collars, Nerds and Reese’s Pieces, New Edition’s “Candy Girl” will probably bring you back. The group was relatively unknown in February of 1983, when Ricky Bell and producer Maurice Starr walked into the studios of WILD 1090, a small AM radio station which put R&B on Boston’s airwaves from 1973 to 2011.
Dave Portnoy Rates 'Classic Neighborhood Spot' Bravo Pizza
Portnoy hit several pizzerias during his most recent, event-filled trip home to Massachusetts. His visit included taking the stage to sing "Revival" with the Zac Brown Band at Fenway Park and getting "lost at sea" (his words) off the coast of Nantucket and needing rescue by the Coast Guard. He...
Cape Verde's Olympic athletes will take the field in outfits designed in Quincy
Friday evening, millions of spectators will witness the lighting of the Olympic torch. And as athletes from each country fill the arena, a Massachusetts clothing brand will make its debut as the clothing designer for the Cape Verde team. ISLNDZ is a clothing brand based in Quincy, founded in 2018...
Nine Massachusetts Farmers Markets Named Best of the Best
Massachusetts is a wonderful place to live. From the bustling metropolis of Boston, the picturesque beaches of Cape Cod, and the lush, green mountains of The Berkshires, there truly is something for everyone. Massachusetts is also known for some amazing and delicious foods even in the most rural parts of...
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