Let’s face it, pancakes fall “flat” when it comes to nutrient-dense foods — too many carbs in its refined flour base and way too many with added toppings like powdered sugar and maple syrup. As an occasional treat, however, for those without blood sugar or other health issues that require a super healthy diet, pancakes […]
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Lobster Hut at Plymouth Harbor, Plymouth, Mass., Offers Affordable Waterfront Seafood Dining
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 prices to match — we came […]
Don’s Diner in Plainville, Mass., Serves Cheap, Filling and Delicious Diner Food
A few weeks ago, I was reminded of how good a diner could be while eating at Don’s Diner in Plainville, Mass. That might sound odd, but lately we’ve dined at diner-like places clearly missing out on the critical tenets of what makes this dining genre so special. Those tenets: cheap, tasty and filling food, […]
The Charles Cafe in Millis, Mass., Goes Well Beyond Cheap Eats Fare (CLOSED)
The Charles Cafe in Millis, Mass., looks like just another roadside breakfast and lunch place, but upon further inspection goes way beyond bacon, eggs, pancakes and burgers. Walk in the dining room/bar section and you’ll find true coziness with a small attractive bar, fireplace, charming Cuckoo clock above, sturdy wood dining tables and chairs, dimly […]
The “Early Bird Specials” at 204 Washington, Walpole, Mass.
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 Washington in East Walpole, Mass., we […]