Restaurants
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Gloucester's Duckworth's Bistrot
Fails to Live Up to Its Reputation
By: - May 03rd, 2017During high season it's challenging to get a reservation at the renowned Duckworth's Bistrot the most widely touted destination for fine dining in Gloucester. Due to lapses of attention it proved to be a disappointing experience. There is no excuse for soup served at near to room temperature and incinerated meat. You expect more from a top chef.
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Tito’s Mexican Grill in Pittsfield
Caveat Emptor
By: - Apr 27th, 2017With two restaurants in Ohio Tito's has opened in Pittsfield. This is a high concept franchise with enticing decor and intetior design which is a bait and switch offering numbingly mediocre ersatz Tex Mex cuisine.
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Luciano’s Upscale Cuisine
A Taste of Italy in Wrentham off 495
By: - Apr 14th, 2017Just a hop skip and jump off 495 in Wrentham is Luciano's one of the great Italian restaurants in he Northeast. Founded in 1991 the food and ambiance is on a par with the best of Vegas or New York's Little Italy. The decor is over the top to complement impeccable service and divine cuisine. Be sure to ask for a table with your back to the wall.
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Montano's in North Truro
Affordable Family Style Dining
By: - Apr 06th, 2017Montano's is a family style Italian restuaranrt on Route 6 in North Truro not far from Provincetown. We arrived late for the early bird specials which end at 6 PM. But wednesday was pasta night with all of their offering at just $13. For another $5 we added the house salad. My sauce featured boar's meat and her pasta was created with duck ragu.
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Top Rated Mews in Provincetown
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Fanizzi’s by the Sea
Provincetown Waterfront Dining
By: - Apr 04th, 2017Early in Spring, while the town with narrow streets still sleeps, we found that Fanizzi’s by the Sea 539 Commercial St, Provincetown is open year round. On a Sunday night we popped in for the early bird specials. A window table with its harbor view was delightful.
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Karoo Restaurant
Taste of South Africa on Cape Cod
By: - Apr 01st, 2017The name Karoo derives from a semiarid region of South Africa. In local dialect the term translates as “land of thirst.” But you will find the cuisine of Chef Sanette Groenwald, of Afrikaner Dutch heritage, to be no mirage. This a great place for exotic cuisine on Lower Cape Cod.
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Lobsta Land in Glostah
Disappointing
By: - Sep 21st, 2016During visits to Gloucster dining at Lobsta Land has always been an inviting option. Not this time however.
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Pigeon Cove Tavern
At Emerson Inn, Rockport, Mass.
By: - Sep 04th, 2016With a magnificent ocean view from the terrace Pigeon Cove Tavern at the Emerson Inn in Rockport coudn't have been better. There was a perfect mix of fine dining, ambiance and impreccabler service.
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A Restaurant Find: Pleasant & Main
Housatonic's Gem.
By: - Aug 13th, 2016Located in the hamlet of Housatonic, is Pleasant & Main, a restaurant with charm, character and wonderful food at reasonable prices.
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Bright Ideas Brewing at MoCA
Last Call at 7 PM in North Adams
By: - Jul 23rd, 2016It seems like a win win. Bright Ideas Brewing offers uniqely crafted beer, ale and root beer in a high concept industrial space on the Mass MoCA campus. On every level from eccnetric hours, to noise levels and a flub on food it's time to rethink the business plan.
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Grazie in North Adams
Italian Cuisine Steps from MASS MoCA
By: - May 15th, 2016There have been several incarnations of restaurants at 26 Marshall Street opposite the North Adams campus of MASS MoCA. On a Saturday night four foodies visited the recently launched Grazie Italian Ristorante. There were mistakes but overall we plan to return to an affordable Northern Berkshire dining option.
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Blantyre in Lenox a World Class Destination
Relais & Chateaux Rated
By: - Jul 28th, 2015Blantyre in our backyard, is only minutes from Tanglewood and the arts of the Berkshires. Rooms are beautiful and wine and gourmet food is affordable.
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Gloucester's The Rudder
Popular Restaurant on Rocky Neck
By: - Jun 01st, 2016The artist's colony of Gloucester's Rock Neck, with views of the inner harbor, is a popular destination. There are two dining options The Rudder and The Studio both under the same management. Arriving early preseason we were offered a half price menu and seating on the porch.
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Lunch at Upscale Blantyre in Lenox
A Surprisingly Affordable Special Treat
By: - Jul 31st, 2015Blantyre means elgance, old world charm and to most of us, perceived, high prices. Think again. Lunch with wine and sunset views with a glass or bottle of Port and a cheese plate won't set you back as much as you would expect.
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Azorean Restaurant and Bar
Gloucester Destination for Traditional Portugese Cuisine
By: - May 29th, 2016When visiting Gloucester one of our favorite destinations is Azorean Restaurant and Bar. There are enticing week night specials for traditional Portugese cuisine.
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Glostah Chowdah
Charley’s vs. Causeway
By: - May 26th, 2016For the best chowder in New England head for Gloucester. But steer clear of the downtown and harbor tourist traps. Don't even bother with Rockport. Seek out the fringe lunch places like Charley's and Causeway where the locals belly up. It will take a bit of poking around to find them but it's worth the effort.
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The World's Best Pizza
Gino Sorbillo In Naples Creates Sublime Pies
By: - Apr 03rd, 2016Since 1935, the Sorbillo family tradition of making Neapolitan pizza has followed the rules that guide pizza making for the pizza parlors in Naples. ‘Integrity to tradition’ is key.
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Jose Costa and O Pescador
Terceira Islands (Azores) Premier Restaurant
By: - Feb 11th, 2016On a recent visit to Tereceira Island in the Azores, we discovered an amazing, local, restaurant run by Jose Costa.
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Oyster Monday at Grand Central Oyster Bar
Not Exactly, Red Grouper and Wine Complete the Meal
By: - Jan 12th, 2016Some days I think more about food than others. Today was one of those days. Oysters were on my mind. A bell went off in my head and said, "Well if you want oysters, there is no better place in Manhattan than the Grand Central Oyster Bar".
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Xavier Jones, a 4 Star Chef
Paddy's Bistro In Dalton, Mass
By: - Dec 25th, 2015Paddy's Bistro (645 Main Street) in Dalton, Massachusetts, adjacent to Pittsfield, doesn't even have a website. To get news and weekend specials, the only way to find them is to visit their Facebook page or call them at 413-684-1111.The lack of marketing is a real ploy for the consumer that looks for fine dining.
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The historic Old Inn On The Green
Ambiance at its Best in New Marlborough, Ma
By: - Jul 30th, 2015Candlelit dining, gourmet food and a historic presence make this unique New England Inn special in every way.
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Mac's Seafood Provincetown
Enjoying Happy Hour
By: - May 04th, 2015After groceries at Stop and Shop also on Shankpainter Road we found Mac's Seafood Provincetown. It was happy hour and we enjoyed magnificent freshly shucked Wellfleet oysters, the best in the world, for just a buck each. We also feasted on an array of half price appetizers.
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Napi's in Provincetown
Traditional Affordable Dining
By: - Apr 29th, 2015For a cozy dinner our friend Chris Busa recommended the traditional Napi's. We found it to be both enjoyable and affordable.
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Palace Cafe NOLA
Part of the Dickie Brennan Franchise
By: - Apr 12th, 2015Located across the street from our hotel we opted for the convenience of Palace Cafe. After another mediocre meal we learned that it was a part of the Dickie Brennan franchise of NOLA restaurants. We had already been disappointed by his upscale Tableau.
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