Warren, Rhode Island, is an underrated historic small New England coastal town with narrow streets and a wide variety of things to do. For brevity’s sake, let’s start with three must-visit family-friendly destinations in this charming, unpretentious community… Blount Clam Shack This classic seasonal waterfront clam shack offers an...
Don’t let seafood restaurants in New England reel you in with their nice looks and nasty prices. Instead of falling hook, line and sinker with that kind of bait and switch, do some research online and you’ll be amazed by the price differential for basically the same piece of...
The price of lobster could become a shell of itself as the mild winter might allow lobstermen to start catching lobsters earlier, thus, potentially driving down prices by offering a greater supply. Steve Woodman, co-owner of Woodman’s of Essex in Essex, Mass., said that while it remains to be...
Plymouth doesn’t always rock with affordable seafood restaurants (sorry for the Pilgrim pun there), so it can take a little searching in this famous Massachusetts travel destination to find the place that best fits your budget. After coming across a few restaurants there that seemed more touristy — with...
New England lobster prices are at historic lows, but, unfortunately, our wallets were recently pinched at a southern coastal Maine restaurant offering what initially seemed like a good deal. A twin lobster special at just over $29 sounded fine — comparing the cost against previous years — but while...
Fried seafood is not good for you, but if you must have this type of altered fish opt for the platter at Petey’s Summertime Seafood and Bar in Rye, N.H. Petey’s turns out a tasty fried seafood platter with a mound of perfectly fried, tender clams, scallops, shrimp and...
The Maine Diner in Wells, Maine, makes it easier for dining patrons to deal with the tough economy by offering many meals under $10 from its very large menu. Whether homemade mac and cheese, homemade crabmeat salad, fried clams strip roll, a burger, eggs florentine, almond encrusted french toast,...