At the end of January, someone lied to you and you believed it. I could just leave it at that. People lie pretty frequently, usually about mundane things. But I’ve got a specific whopper in mind – or, more appropriately, a specific footlong in mind. See, you almost definitely saw a story about Subway, the famed sub chain, that maligned its tuna sandwich. Here’s what … Continue reading Oops, you believed the Subway story
It’s been a couple months since the Salt & Granite adventure began. Any regrets? Well, yeah, first off: I haven’t gotten to Connecticut or Rhode Island since starting S&G, so I haven’t really reviewed any food from there. That doesn’t mean I haven’t thrown a little glimpse of Connecticut or sweet Rhode Island love out into the world. But it would be nice to check out the … Continue reading Here’s a meal from a restaurant in each of the four New England states we’ve visited so far
There aren’t a lot of restaurants in East Burke, Vermont, population 132. Located in Vermont’s scenic and sparse Northeast Kingdom, East Burke is a hamlet at the base of Burke Mountain, a prominent peak (and ski resort). But while the mountain has historically been important to the town, the growth of mountain biking trails in the area are possibly the reason there are as many … Continue reading We ate at the only “pub” in East Burke, Vermont, population 132
Perched at the corner of Elm and Hanover – a busy intersection in downtown Manchester, N.H. – sits the unassuming Cheddar half of Cheddar & Rye. Cheddar & Rye is two spots in one: a grilled cheese sandwich joint on one side and a whiskey bar on the other (although signs still promise that Rye will open “midsummer,” which we’re safely past now). There are … Continue reading Cheddar & Rye’s nerdy grilled cheese persona belies its real restaurant roots
First of all, there’s an Oakland, Maine. This is where the food is cheap and good, the people are sharp-witted but friendly, and the furniture is clunky and uncomfortable. Early Bird Restaurant ticks every box. Continue reading Early Bird feels like how its priced but it tastes 100 times better
The mysteries of life are deep. By global standards, New England is relatively new to the scene, born to Europeans in the 17th century. But for a country where 1950 is “the past,” New England is ancient. Our cultural heritage is filled with witches, periods of peace, periods of conflict, pirates, and, of course, a language all our own. That language evolved over centuries as … Continue reading Why does Rhode Island call frappes “cabinets”?
