“There is no such joy in the tavern as upon the road thereto” – Cormac McCarthy A few weeks ago, our friends at Duke’s Beach House recommended we check out the Rye Tavern in Plymouth, since, quite shockingly, we had…
Community Spotlight: Duke’s Beach House
“At Duke’s, there’s something for everyone”– Taylor Currier and Drew Garneau Background & History This past Friday I had the pleasure of meeting Taylor Currier, a Duxbury native and Drew Garneau a Plymouth native, both local chefs, who are the…
Community Spotlight: Vitali McKim Cellars
“The simple act of opening a bottle of wine has brought more happiness to the human race than all the collective governments in the history of earth” – Jim Harrison On a clear day with a slight breeze in early…
Recipe: How to Make a Simple and Brilliant Clam Chowder
“If God made anything better, he saved it for himself” – Anthony Bourdain [on the steamer clam, J’s Oyster, Portland, Maine] Clam Chowder is a quintessential New England dish that, ironically, used to be considered “food for the peasantry.” It…
The Red Lion Tavern – Cozy Winter Date Night
“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.
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,…
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…
