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It’s Easy to Drive Past This Massachusetts Seafood Shack With Lobster Rolls and Harbor Sunsets

A lobster roll piled so high with meat that people talk about it more than the view. And the view is a working harbor at sunset. The spot itself is a small, family-owned shack beside a boatyard. You eat at picnic tables right by the water. Boats drift past while...

Dennis, MA · 4d
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This Massachusetts Bakery Goes Fully Gluten-Free, and Its Pop Tarts Beat the Store-Bought Kind

Gluten-free pop tarts with thick dough, better than the boxed ones from childhood. That’s the kind of claim that makes a hungry person sit up straight. The bakery behind them makes everything without wheat. Breads, bagels, whoopie pies, cakes, and pastries all come from one dedicated gluten-free kitchen in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts · 2d
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Fresh Cape Cod Seafood Tastes Better With A Garden View At This Massachusetts Spot

This Cape Cod seafood stop has the kind of menu that makes a quick dinner decision suddenly much harder. Lobster enchiladas sit alongside lobster rolls, raw-bar favorites, fish tacos, poke bowls, and chowder, so the usual “just grab something by the water” plan can turn into a full-on debate.

Chatham, MA · 5d
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Craveworthy Brands adds Papa Gino’s to its roster

Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands, a portfolio company founded by Gregg Majewski in 2022, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Massachusetts-based parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, marking its largest acquisition to date. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by Dec. 31, were not disclosed.

Massachusetts · 18h
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Altamira Ciderworks, Mystic Cat pinball lounge, music with Jake Klar

We’ve got three tales of veterans returning to the scene, including a whole festival, because this weekend is Franklin County Cider Days, a great time even at a smaller scale than its previous largess. We head to one of the newest cideries in the area, Altamira Ciderworks, where two cidermakers alike in virtue are combining their powers in different styles of cider. We’ll get a tour of their burgeoning orchard and cidery in Gill.

Franklin County, MA · 23h

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BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Truffles by Tarah in downtown Pittsfield

A new chocolate shop, Truffles by Tarah, has opened in downtown Pittsfield at 123 North Street, enriching the area’s culinary offerings. As its name suggests, the shop focuses on truffles, but it also carries chocolate lollipops, bars, and other treats. Truffle flavors range from dark chocolate mousse, salted caramel, and maple pecan to elderberry, mulled cider, blueberry cheesecake, and Earl Grey coffee break. “Truffles are my passion, and that is what my main emphasis is,” said owner Tarah Warner, a professional chocolatier. “But I have other goodies and will be expanding the selection over time,” including specialty products for the holidays.

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

WATERBURY - Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight, including a diner and a bowling alley, for serious violations. Health officials visited 38 establishments in July and cited four with serious violations. Priority violations are considered the most serious and...

Waterbury, CT · 8d

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This Quiet Connecticut Buffet Serves An All-You-Can-Eat Feast For Surprisingly Affordable Prices (Yes, Seriously)

Buffets are dangerous for anyone who loves getting their money’s worth. You arrive thinking you’ll have a sensible plate, and suddenly you’re considering another round because something across the room looks too good to ignore. Now imagine finding one that doesn’t make your wallet nervous. One...

Wethersfield, CT · 13d

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The Enormous Connecticut Flea Market Where Bargain Hunters Find Better Deals Than Costco

There are places you visit once and forget, and then there are places that get under your skin in the best possible way, and College Mart Flea Market in Jewett City, Connecticut is firmly in the second category. Bargain hunters across the region have been making the trip to this...

Connecticut · 4d

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9 Hidden Hole-In-The-Wall Eateries In Worcester, Massachusetts, Locals Keep To Themselves In 2026

Thousands of initials are carved into the wooden booths of one hot dog counter on this list, and it has been serving chili-topped franks since 1918. I can’t stop thinking about how many lunches those booths have seen. One diner on this list sits inside a barrel-roof lunch car...

Worcester, MA · 8d

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You Could Spend All Day At Connecticut’s Largest Restaurant Hall That Has 21 Vendors And 3 Bars

Parkville Market in Hartford, Connecticut is the kind of place that makes you look at your watch at 4pm and realize you’ve been there since noon and have absolutely no regrets about it. Twenty-one vendors and 3 bars in one building sounds like a math problem, but the answer...

Hartford, CT · 2d

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This Connecticut Seafood Market Is So Fresh Locals Keep Coming Back To Stock Up

Buying seafood for dinner can be a little intimidating. You want something fresh, but you also want to know you’re getting something worth taking home. That’s why finding a dependable seafood market can feel like such a win. A Connecticut seafood market is drawing attention for its fresh...

Enfield, CT · 13d

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Every Thanksgiving Week, Massachusetts Families Pick Up Their Turkey Dinners From These 6 Old-School Restaurants

Some Massachusetts families never roast a single bird on Thanksgiving, and they are perfectly happy about it. Instead, they lean on a short list of old-school spots that have been feeding New England for generations. A few are colonial-era inns with fireplaces and creaky floors, while others are humble turkey...

Massachusetts · 1d

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More than 20,000 people in Connecticut haven't received one-time grocery card they're eligible for

Connecticut · 3d

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Forget Fancy Seafood Restaurants, These 10 Massachusetts Clam Shacks Know What They’re Doing

Give me a paper tray of fried clams, a picnic table by the water, and absolutely no reason to dress up. That is pretty close to my ideal Massachusetts seafood stop. Some of these clam shacks have been feeding people for generations. One dates back to 1914. Another has been...

Massachusetts · 2d

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You Haven’t Lived Until You’ve Tried The 1-Pound Lobster Roll At This Connecticut Seafood Shack

There are places you visit, and then there are places that quietly rearrange your understanding of what a meal can be. Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, sitting right on the water in the tiny village of Noank, Connecticut, belongs firmly in the second category. Most people in Connecticut have...

Connecticut · 2d

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Drive To This Unassuming Massachusetts Diner For An Omelette That Will Blow Your Mind

Not every great meal announces itself with a fancy sign, a velvet rope, or a reservation system that makes you feel like you’re applying for a mortgage. Some of the best food in Massachusetts is sitting quietly in Watertown, inside a retro diner called the Deluxe Town Diner, waiting for you to show up and figure out what you’ve been missing.

Massachusetts · 4d

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You Might Want To Arrive Early At This Massachusetts Restaurant Before Tables Fill Up

Crispy lamb ribs, squid ink pasta, and a front-row seat to boats gliding across the harbor. That combo alone is enough to make me check a calendar. This waterfront spot in Massachusetts sits right on a pier, with a patio that faces the water. The menu leans into small plates made for sharing, so the whole table gets a taste of everything.

Boston, MA · 12d

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New Cafe Opening in Pittsfield's Former 'That's A Wrap' Space

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new cafe is moving into the former That's A Wrap space at the corner of First and Fenn Streets. Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham has submitted a request for a 10-minute parking-loading zone in front of 132 Fenn St. It was referred to the Traffic Commission after last Tuesday's City Council meeting under Rule 27.

Pittsfield, MA · 4d

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 7d