It’s just the best. I’m chock-full of specific recs for this wonderful place if you want them. It’s beautiful and bite-sized!
Mar 13, 2024
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For Boston, here are some music recs. A lot has changed as far as food, shops, etc. so I'll leave that up to other folks to weigh in.
For NH and into Maine, it depends on how far north you're going. The NH and Southern Maine seacoasts are amazing, but Acadia National Park is kind of the crown jewel of coastal hiking/sightseeing. Mt. Major in NH is one of the best effort-to-payoff hikes around. Portsmouth, NH is great for walking around and popping into random shops and restaurants. Portland, ME has some of the best food in the country, but there are too many places to even list (Duckfat is a long-standing classic.)
If you have more specific spots or interests, I can add more details!
Mar 8, 2024
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Tandem - popular spot for coffee and baked stuff. Very good.
Smalls - chill little cafe for coffee and drinks.
Washington Ave strip -- lots of good stuff here. Kombucha, sandwiches, Vietnamese, ice cream, mexican/barbecue spot named after cool Texas border town Terlingua, lots more if you just walk around.
Washington Baths - no joke one of my favorite places ever? Guy lived in a trailer on this property and saved his money. He had spent some time in one the Nordic countries (I think Finland) and got obsessed with the sauna culture. Built his own. Really well done. gender separate saunas (naked optional) and communal hot outdoor pool, cold plunge, good snacks/food and light nordic/german beers, wine etc. The salmon soup was great.
The Shop - also on Washington Ave, but deserves its own callout. oysters, tinned fish, day drinking, sun, picnic tables. All things that are good.
Honey Paw - amazing food, kinda Thai, kinda Japanese. Drinks are also very good.
Central Provisions - a little fancier, haven't been but have only heard good things.
Banh Appetit - fat ass banh mi sandwhiches.
Duck Fat - solid bar food. good fries.
Mackworth Island - nice spot for a stroll or a run. Also don't miss the pet cemetery for former Governor Baxter's dogs (and I think a horse?).
May 5, 2025
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i went to school in maine! a lot of the coastal towns (rockland, camden specifically) are really cute and fun to drive through during the off-season. much more peaceful…
portland is also great - was recently there and went to the Washington St Baths (like a spa with pools at different temperatures) which was a divine experience. also much better coffee in portland than anywhere else in the NE (including Boston)
Mar 15, 2024
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Turns 100 this year!
They love any excuse to party, but their halfway to Oktoberfest celebration is coming up. Sign up for the stein holding competition!
also- DONOVANS PUB in Sunnyside Queens. A very charming Irish Pub that is also a Mets bar. I hear if you visit them after a game and show them your Mets ticket they’ll give you a free beer.
Mar 6, 2024
My partner accused me of a murder-su*cide attempt last time I made this because I used 15 Birds Eye chilis.. enough heat to make one delirious.
I follow this recipe VERY loosely. Usually double the sauce, double the green beans. Add red bell pepper. Add king oyster mushroom (diced, salted, water squeezed out).
Mar 6, 2024
This is a Google maps list I made of my favorite places to shop vintage, thrift, and resale. Shopping second hand is the way!
Feb 14, 2024