Get your giggles about the name out of your system now, because this Newport, Rhode Island-based specialty hot dog eatery and bar is the legitimate real deal and worth both your time and attention the next time you travel to one of my absolute favorite places in New England! What first began as a hot […]
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Although Monday was apparently National Cocktail Day, and I was debating writing about one of the many fine and fun establishments around the Pioneer Valley where I can stop to get a great drink with dinner or a refreshing hard cider just because – your girl loves her coffee more than anything (it’s in the […]
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Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Although this will be another year where Troy and I will be celebrating our relationship and all things love and romance from opposite sides of the country, that doesn’t mean I can’t treat myself to some of the typical fanfare that comes with today’s holiday – like taking myself out to […]
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When a co-worker recently mentioned participating in a relaxing meditation session within a Himalayan Salt Cave in Rhode Island, I was naturally and obviously intrigued. My only knowledge of Himalayan Salt came from a lamp that was gifted to me as a housewarming present when I’d first moved into my apartment back in 2019, and […]
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As I gradually transition back into my life and schedule here on the East Coast (only touching down in Boston following a red eye flight from Nevada just a couple of hours ago!) I thought I’d share another installment of “Not-So-Local-Loves” and write about one of my absolute favorite antique stores to visit whenever I’m […]
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I adore Shelburne Falls. It’s a place I’ve written about frequently here on ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ since it’s only about 20 minutes away from my apartment and it’s a picturesque little village with a lot to do and see – even with it’s main attraction, the famed Bridge of Flowers, currently undergoing some long overdue […]
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I’m not one to typically “gatekeep” cool and unique locations, businesses and beautiful destinations in around around New England or when I travel out of the Northeast. It’s not my style, since I want to support small shops and local scenes as much as I can – so I’m quite surprised with myself that I […]
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With Troy having returned to California as of yesterday afternoon after a brief stay with me, and myself having taken a few days off of work this week to begin holiday preparations and start getting my Christmas décor out of storage, it seemed like the perfect time to share what has become one of my […]
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