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New England offers many cheap eats restaurants and this information includes information on the best diners, cafes, ice cream spots, and family and “college town” restaurants in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The “Early Bird Specials” at 204 Washington, Walpole, Mass.

Published on May 22, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz

There’s this arrogant, totally unjustified stereotype that “Early Bird Specials” are just for the older crowd. Well, in this day of age — and no matter what age — people will take any bargain they can get.  We say, “Go for the ‘Early Bird Specials!'” As faithfuls of 204...

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Fried Seafood Platter at Evelyn’s Drive-in, Tiverton, R.I.

Published on May 9, 2011August 12, 2013 by Eric Hurwitz
Fried seafood -- clams, scallops shrimp, cod fish, calamari

Anyone who says “Nothing is perfect,” clearly hasn’t tried the fried seafood platter at Evelyn’s Drive-In in Tiverton, R.I. Granted, fried seafood isn’t every one’s preference but for fans of this popular New England dish, Evelyn’s offers a superb heaping combination of clams, scallops, calamari, cod fish, shrimp at...

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Sundaes at the Beach in Wells, Maine (CLOSED)

Published on April 22, 2011May 23, 2016 by Eric Hurwitz
Image of Sundaes at the Beach, Wells, Maine

Had a nice chat the other day with Bob, one of the owners of Sundaes at the Beach in Wells, Maine. He told us that in addition to the homemade ice cream flavors and make-your-own sundae bar, they now serve fresh Maine fried clams (summer only), quarter pound grilled...

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Cheap New England Travel, Here and There…

Published on March 18, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz

Spring is the the air (at least today) here in New England and the urge to travel, for many, becomes greater. We can sense that it won’t be too long before barbecues, beaches and baseball become staples of the warmer weather seasons. Just want to remind you that our New...

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Retro Priced Meals at Bradford Junction Restaurant and Bakery, Bradford, N.H.

Published on March 13, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz

A good friend who is a lifelong New England native —  and always interested in the “best of New England” — just told me about the Bradford Junction Restaurant and Bakery in Bradford, N.H., and how he could order a huge breakfast for under $4.00. Here’s the second and...

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Framingham Patch Offers Weekly Budget-Saving Ideas With “Frugal Family” Articles

Published on March 9, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz

Framingham Patch editor Susan Petroni recently wrote a terrific short article on five ways to save money in the Framingham, Mass., area. This week’s money-saving tips include deals on  glasses, dresses, lunch and dinner, and fresh fish for Ash Wednesday.  You can access the article at the Framingham Patch...

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Red Wing Diner: Cheap Dining Pick Near Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.

Published on January 13, 2011 by Eric Hurwitz

With the New England Patriots playing the New York Jets this Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., fans from both sides will be hungry for a first-round playoff victory (we’re hoping it’s the Patriots!). Fans will, no doubt, be hungry for a great meal, too. Our top pick...

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