Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Jake's Coffee Company, Lebanon, NH

Jake's is a well known brand around my hometown these days.  It didn't exist when I was younger, started only in 1997, but at some point, it really took over, with a chain of convenience stores, gas stations, and delis throughout New England, most branded as Jake's Market & Deli.  I've watched them expand dramatically over the years, now with more than 10 locations, some with huge deli and food offerings, others that really are mini grocery stores. ...
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

The Gallery Restaurant, W Hotel Boston - Dinner

Whenever I go to visit my family in New Hampshire, I try to spend a few days in Boston first to acclimate.  And whenever I do that, I stay at the W hotel, a perfect location for me to walk to the office (a rather long walk, but a beautiful one through Boston Common, the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill, and across the Charles), and also a great location to the Back Bay in my leisure time.The W Hotel has a single restaurant, The Gallery, along with a bar/lounge...
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Monday, December 27, 2021

Alexander's Patisserie

Update Review, April 2018 VisitSettingI finally got to visit Alexander's Patisserie in Mountain View while open!I had been in the space for their pre-opening party, but I haven't returned since (not because I didn't want to, just because I'm never in Mountain View).  I was finally able to return in April 2018 (yes, this review is dated, and somehow I never published it before).Exterior.The shop bears the familiar Alexander's ALL CAPS print, with big windows...
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