Category: Eats

March, The New Year starts tomorrow

Posted on by paultmorrison

Until King Numa screwed things up in 713 BC, March was the beginning of the year. Since March is my favorite month I never followed the king’s edict so today is New Year’s Eve. The Romans started the year with March because March is from Mars, god of war and you could start a war campaign in March and not get bogged down. But there are tons of other reasons why March is the greatest month. Everything starts in March.

March 1st: Hummingbirds have just hit the gulf coast and will be here soon. Monarch butterflies not far behind.

March 1st: First day of the year, first day of spring if you don’t go by the new fangled calendar.

March 4th: Gather in crowds , yell out the name of the day, and March forth. This is a Friday so a pub crawl would be good on this day. Stone Pub, Dog Bar, Minglewood Tavern, Rhumb Line.

March 5th: New Moon

March 6th: The sliver of the new waxing moon crescent will be paired just above the setting sun with Jupiter. With binoculars you might glimpse Mercury below the pair before it sets right after the sun.

March 7th: My Birthday. Now you know why this is my favorite month, I celebrate all month long.

March 13th: Spring Ahead! DST starts so instead of the sun setting at 5:45PM the day before it sets at 6:46 PM! Gin and Tonic on the deck as the sun goes down.

March 14: Pi Day. Be an even bigger nerd and have a drink, 3/14 @ 1:59 PM and 26 seconds.

March 15: The Ides of March “Et tu, Brute?” Caesar stabbed 23 times. Toga! Toga! Toga!

March 17th: Saint Patrick’s Day, green beer on a Thursday this year.

March 19th: Full Moon. This March full moon causes Easter to occur late, April 24th this year.

March 19th: Boston Derby Dames in Wilmington, 4PM. Full moon and roller derby? Twice as crazy!

March 20: wicked low tide at 6:25PM and sun sets at 6:54PM. Take dog for a walk on Good Harbor Beach.

March 20, 7:21PM: Spring Equinox, take dog for a walk on Good Harbor Beach.

March 31st: Red Sox Baseball season’s eve. Sox are tied for the best record in baseball.

Print this list out and put it on your fridge along with the Gloucester Harbor Tide Chart to get the most out of your March. Before you know it I will be posting seasonal openings and we can all meet at the Cupboard for a Fish and cheese sandwich. Top Dog in Rockport is opening Saturday, April 2nd. OK, maybe April is my favorite month.

Palermos Steak Bomb

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Not what I picture when I order a steak bomb but good nonetheless.

Palermos 63 Washington Street Gloucester MA 978-281-8800

For menu pics and videos click here

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Poseidon Steak Bombs

Posted on by paultmorrison

Son and I had these bad boys for lunch yesterday. Ate half, so full, the other half was dinner. Get the roll toasted as recommended by Poseidon. Perfect. The salami in there puts this over the top.

A window seat to watch them work on the cut bridge and check out all the sports paraphernalia.  Ray Bourque hockey stick and sweater. Find the Spaceman. World’s largest Dice-K bobblehead.

DTF Burger Challenge at the Farm Bar and Grille – Video

Posted on by Manuel F. Simoes

Host Noah and Emcee Joey Ciaramitaro hold the first 2011 Man vs. Food Challenge at the Farm Bar and Grille. special Thanks to Brad, Noah and Ryan from the Farm Bar and Grille for once again pulling off an over-the-top event. the Fifth Leg of the GMG Man vs Food Series is in the books.  Look for our next event once again teaming up with the Farm for Mussel Mania in May.

Watch video starring T-Roy, The Cow, Ed Collard, Homeless Ruth, Big Lar, Doug Maxfield, No Mercy Hersey, Frankie “The Silver Bullet” Gwynne, and the Ice Man.

The pandemonium of the final round starts  4 minutes into the video with the slide show at the end. Also 1 minute 19 seconds the Cow loses his lunch in a heroic display of vomitorious glory.

For all past GMG Man vs Food events including The Three Stooge Challenge, The Rogue Burger Challenge, the Hot Wing Challenge and The Corndog Challenge you can check the pages of pictures and video by clicking here.

Gloucester resident Aria McElhenny talks about Julia Roberts, Paul Newman and how Gloucester businesses are stepping up to help kids with cancer and HIV

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

If you would like more info- www.nextstepnet.org

or if you would like to contact Aria directly to find out how you can help- aria@nextstepnet.org

Jalepenos $50 of Mexican Food For $25 Deal Extended

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

We used our Groupon for Hale Street last night.  Our bill came to $50.99 and all we had to leave was $1 and we dropped a $10 tip for our server.  What a steal!  Next up for us is using the Jalepenos one.  at this rate we may never eat home again, lol.

The Jalepenos deal was only supposed to be through last night but when I checked it today it looks like it’s been extended for 6 days.

The Mrs bought one yesterday, I’m buying one today!

I don’t know how these places are doing it but if you are going to cook me dinner for less than it would cost me to eat at home I’m gonna partake.  It’s a win/win.  I’m happy to save money and the Mrs is happy that she doesn’t have to cook!

Sweet! Click the picture for the deal. Best part about this one is that it doesn’t expire til the end of the year.

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Frankie Gwynne- CERTIFIED DTF!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Frankie Gwynn Prepping For The GMG/ Farm Bar and Grille Downtown Farm Burger Challenge

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We Hope To see You There

there are still two open slots if you would like to participate

Frankie Gwynne- The Breast Dressed DTF Competitor Comes By To Talk Strategy

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Frankie Gwynne- DTF
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Frankie not happy about comments from Ed Collard but focused on representing the home team.

Killer Deal- I Just Bought One $25 for $50 Worth Of Seafood and Drinks At Hale Street

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Looks like our next date night will be at Hale Street.  You can’t beat these Groupon Deals, for real. Click the picture to get yourself one!

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