Author: Nichole S.

Seagull in the sunset. Not a great photo, but a great moment. A beautiful end to a nice evening.

As always, live music seven days each week! See you there.

Which local ice cream shop wants to add flights to their menu with customized flight boards? I saw a place out of town that offers these and think it’s brilliant. While I’ve enjoyed beer flights and bourbon flights, etc. I’ve never seen an ice cream flight. I did a quick Amazon search and saw some available…. I bet there are some craftsmen who make wooden signs, cheeseboards, cutting boards, etc who could make some custom ones for local shops as well.

While the 2025 Commercial Striped Bass Fishery was closed as of August, 6th the number of boats in a consolidated little area off the back shore was indicative of a pretty good bite just a few short days before it closed.

It goes without saying how much I love summer in Gloucester….and I am lucky, in the company of my amazing boys or great friends to seize every opportunity to enjoy all that Cape Ann has to offer, but…..when someone asks if I want to go to Martha’s Vineyard, the answer is still always going to be “yes.” There are so many great things to do, but certainly relaxing after a busy day on the porch at the Harbor View Hotel is always a treat.

This week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line

Unbelievably, after looking forward to their opening for so long, last night was the first time I made it over to the Shipyard Tavern in Essex. It was so great and I am already looking forward to going back very soon. Everything we ordered and shared was really, honestly phenomenal and the service, decor, and ambience was exactly what I needed after a long day at work. I look forward to going back and sitting outside on the deck in the near future. If you haven’t been…make a point to go!

Mile Marker One is pleased to host a fundraiser in loving memory of Christopher Dailey on Wednesday, August 6th at 5:00. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Dailey Family and the Christopher Dailey Memorial Fund to honor Chris’ giving spirit. If you cannot attend, here is the link to the Memorial Fund: https://gofund.me/a1e7d611

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/734780652593430

Here’s this week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line

Such low tide on my walk the other day….

Joey and Katelyn narrowly escaped the jaws of a scary Mola Mola (sunfish…or “baby wheel”) CLICK POST to see the hysterical clip of the guys with the thick Boston accents who stumbled upon a mola mola and had NO IDEA what it was). But, don’t worry…they’re ok.

Here is this week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line. As always, live music seven days each week! Nine bands in all.

Here’s this week’s live music schedule at the Rhumb Line

Deck weather is always better than sweater weather. I was so happy to enjoy a couple of hours at 51 Rocky Neck on Saturday. The Hugo Spritz is, for the record, delicious.

This week’s live music schedule at the The Rhumb Line

Greasy Pole Sunday Bloopers. While we all love to see the winner grab the flag…and none of us want any of the walkers to get hurt, the bloopers are always a fan favorite as well.

Seine boats, Greasy Pole, and flotilla from the rooftop at the beautiful Beauport Hotel.

So much fun to be had for all ages downtown last night….and certainly all weekend. Kudos to everyone who is working in the midst of fiesta. Be it the police and fire departments, DPW crews, store employees, and restaurant/bar staff! It was fun to sit at Tonno for a bit and watch fiesta unfold.

We had a really delicious dinner at The Burn last night. Yesterday was opening day….and they’ll continue to open at 11:00 each day. During the day I was thinking about how nice it would have been to pay them a visit so I’m glad it worked out later in the evening. After a day of work, a late afternoon boat ride down the Annisquam into Ipswich Bay, and some great reggae music on the rooftop of the Beauport, we went to The Burn and were so happy to land some seats at the bar and eat a delicious dinner. A few of us tried their Rice Bowls (I opted for no protein….pictured below….but, my friends had chicken and shrimp and the portions were impressive for sure), one ordered the Grilled Shrimp Skewers, and another ate the Buffalo Chicken Dip. All were tremendous! Congratulations to their team for a job very well done and no doubt some fantastic success going forward! Get on over there. The Burn 289 Main Street, Gloucester