“A tavern chair is the throne of human felicity” – Samuel Johnson First Person Perspective Nestled in the heart of the downtown village of Cohasset, lies the historic Red Lion Inn. On your way inside, as you look upon the…
Stellwagen Beer Co. – Coastal Villages IPA Collab
Stellwagen Beer Company and Foodies South Shore team up to make an epic beer that gives ode to the south shore.
Waterville Valley: A Quick, Early Fall Jaunt
“Many who have come to Waterville year after year without setting foot on their slopes feel them as a quieting presence, watch them day after day as they change with shifting light, yet are ever the same” [Nathaniel L. Goodrich…
A Summer Lobstering on the South Shore
“Lobster is something best experienced female and fresh; female for the sadly overlooked, but delicious roe, which is basically lobster caviar” – Anthony Bourdain (on the female lobster) Thanks to the help of lobstermen Rob Bertone, Dan Herb (SeaBox), and…
Brunch Takeover: The Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm
“Breakfast is a meal, but brunch is a culture” – Matt Basile This past weekend, we were afforded the opportunity to check out the Winsor House at Island Creek Oyster Farm’s new brunch menu, and were very impressed. It was,…
Soundcheck Studios: The Best Music Venue on the South Shore
It really improves our performances on every level….the best possible combination of performance, venue, and recording studio” – Jerry Garcia (lead guitarist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead) Finally, after much deliberation, I was offered an opportunity to visit the…
H. Cole Club Lobster Charter: An Experience of a Lifetime
“It’s a Delicious Life, by the Seashore” – Elle Jarvis (H. Cole Club, Founder) Note from the Author: As a conservationist, salt water enthusiast, and one who appreciates great food – I highly recommend H. Cole Club Lobster Charters; and,…
Lobstermen of Green Harbor: An Age Old Tradition
“Seas the day and order the lobster” – Anonymous Today, on a hot, clear-blue sky day in Green Harbor, we boarded the Fishing Vessel (FV) Margie, and took a look, although briefly, at the life of a 4th generation Commercial…
Musings of Summer in Marshfield: An Afternoon on the South River
“From ancient times wise people and sages have often lived near water. When they live near water they catch fish, catch human beings, and catch the way.” – Dogen, “Mountains and Water Sutra” As we slowly enter of what feels…
Duxbury’s Merry Oysters: Life on the Farm
“Eating a raw oyster is like french kissing a mermaid“ – Tom Robbins There is nothing quite like a fresh oyster picked from the sea. The incredible taste of the salty brine (i.e., “liquor”) balanced by sweet, tender meat. There…
