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STONES ROLLIN’ INTO 2020
So, my last post and a January 1 “new Stones” teaser got me admonished by our Director of Marketing. (Not so much that I had to sleep on theSo, my last post and a January 1 “new Stones” teaser got me admonished by our Director of Marketing. (Not so much that I had to sleep on the[...]
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HELLO NASHUA!
A restaurant owner friend of mine said recently:
“Everyone wants the hell out of Massachusetts. They’re killing us.”
I knew what she meant—IA restaurant owner friend of mine said recently:
“Everyone wants the hell out of Massachusetts. They’re killing us.”
I knew what she meant—I[...]
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HOLIDAY WISHES AND…
Chag Sameach! (First things first).
To all my Jewish family, friends, neighbors, guests…Happy Hannukah!
And, on Wednesday, Merry Christmas to the naughtyChag Sameach! (First things first).
To all my Jewish family, friends, neighbors, guests…Happy Hannukah!
And, on Wednesday, Merry Christmas to the naughty[...]
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HOT MESS
We’ve been exploring the fun of the hospitality business of late. Like most “studies”, it Is not without purpose–one that willWe’ve been exploring the fun of the hospitality business of late. Like most “studies”, it Is not without purpose–one that will[...]
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THE FOOD! FROM LONDON TO LISBON
This will be the last “installment” of London to Lisbon, a trip with so many more culinary highlights than ever expected.
(If you are clicking inThis will be the last “installment” of London to Lisbon, a trip with so many more culinary highlights than ever expected.
(If you are clicking in[...]
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DEAR LOWELL,
So, I recently and quite inadvertently “surfed” freestyle into a local FB forum and enjoyed the many shared fond memories of beloved restaurantsSo, I recently and quite inadvertently “surfed” freestyle into a local FB forum and enjoyed the many shared fond memories of beloved restaurants[...]
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NOT YOU TOO CABOT!? CHEESY CHALLENGES
Some of you (very faithful!) may recall that years ago, we struggled mightily to re work our #1 selling item—World’s Best Buffalo Tenders—whenSome of you (very faithful!) may recall that years ago, we struggled mightily to re work our #1 selling item—World’s Best Buffalo Tenders—when[...]
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“EVERYDAY IS A DISASTER”
For years I’ve felt the initial rush of joy and jealousy for my restaurant-owner kin when visiting vacation destinations where it is difficult orFor years I’ve felt the initial rush of joy and jealousy for my restaurant-owner kin when visiting vacation destinations where it is difficult or[...]
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PORTUGAL–DOURO NEXT: IN A BARREL AND THEN THE BIGGEST WAVE
Porto, Matosinhos, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Nazare, Fatima, Obido, Sintra, Lisbon, The Algarve
Of our aggressive destination-goals listed above, with justPorto, Matosinhos, Douro Valley, Coimbra, Nazare, Fatima, Obido, Sintra, Lisbon, The Algarve
Of our aggressive destination-goals listed above, with just[...]
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PORTO BY DAYLIGHT
To visit Portugal has been high on our list for a handful of years.
I read once that it was coastal, had great wines, still represented many areas ofTo visit Portugal has been high on our list for a handful of years.
I read once that it was coastal, had great wines, still represented many areas of[...]
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