Salty’s Bagels Open this weekend from 8 – 11 am or sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport.

Bagel of the week: Baby 🥯🥯🥯 (are back)! Served with a side of schmears featuring cream cheese and Concord 🍇🍇🍇 jelly!

Bagels: Plain, Poppy, Sesame, Salt, Rosemary Salt and EVERYTHING!
Schmears: Plain, Scallion
Coffee: Motif Morning Roast, Dogtown (dark roast)
Nova Lox: 4 oz

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Irish Coffee At The James

It’s time for the occasional and random Irish Coffee reviews now that March has arrived. Between now and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17 in case you’re wondering), I’ll be offering my reports on the Irish Coffee offerings around Cape Ann. Up first, logically, is The James on Main St. in Essex (formerly the Village). It’s a great one to start the series with. Loved the presentation and it was served hot (seems logical to me, but I have had it served cold before…not a fan). It’s made with Tullamore Dew, Demerara and chantilli cream as well as the coffee, so it’s a bit “non traditional”, but it is VERY enjoyable. Highly recommended. Slainte!

I’ve been using this cheap hand mandolin to finely slice peppers and onions for my smash burger pattys and it’s been a game changer.

Link for mandolin- https://amzn.to/43iYOPI

As the sun was trying to come out on Thursday

Took a walk on Good Harbor Beach late afternoon on Thursday.  The weather was starting to improve.

🌮🎉 FREE Trivia Fridays at Machaca! 🎉🌮

Looking for great food, refreshing drinks, and a little friendly competition? Machaca has you covered! 

Join us every Friday from 8:30 PM to 11 PM for FREE TRIVIA and your chance to win awesome prizes!

🏆 Prizes Awarded Every Hour!

🎁 Win gift cards, tequila, and tequila brand swag

⏳ The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win!

All you have to do is download the free Tap TV app, play along, and show off your trivia skills.

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

Eagle and Prey

We were treated to an episode of Mother Nature Doing Her Thing at Salisbury Beach State Reservation recently. We watched an eagle pounce on its prey and then carry it across the water to enjoy in the company of a flock of geese. Though I can’t be certain, I believe the prey was a duck. I recently learned that eagles like duck for a good meal and perhaps this is an example. Anyhow, the eagle feasted for a while and the geese moved a short distance away. A harrier hawk did a quick fly by to see what was what. The eagle moved its prey again landing closer to the geese. We watched for several minutes in awe of nature. Oh, and there was a hawk sitting prettily in a tree also! What a day. For additional photos and story details, check out Pat D’s Photos and Adventures on Facebook. This post is for FOB Paula Ryan O’Brien’s birthday! Happy birthday to you.

Join Us on Saturday Night for a Venetian-Themed Masquerade!

 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

Join us this Saturday night for an extraordinary evening of exquisite cuisine by Missy Sallah of Glouester’s Sugar Magnoliasan open bar with beer, wine, prosecco & a signature cocktail. We’ll have dazzling live entertainment, including a fire spinner, a ballerina on pointe, a contortionist & more by Cape Ann’s Seaside Circus! We’ll also feature a string quartet by the Firebird Pops Orchestra and a DJ for dancing!

Only masks are required – costumes are optional. No mask? No problem; we’ll have some available for purchase in the Museum Shop.

Tickets are almost sold out. Don’t miss your chance to attend this enchanting Masquerade!

Reserve your spot at the party at: https://bit.ly/BallofDreams25.

NEW OFF MARKET LISTING: New Construction Waterfront Townhome

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Planets align

Planet parade 2025: what to know about catching the 7 planets align

The phenomenon known as a planetary parade is back as astronomers and stargazers prepare for what could be a dazzling display in the solar system this week.

The planetary parade — what appears to be a straight-line formation of several planets in the night sky — is expected to grace our night skies on Friday, Feb. 28.

While it won’t be easy to see the full lineup without binoculars or a telescope, it’s still possible to spot four or even five planets with the naked eye overhead in what NASA calls an “uncommon opportunity.”

A rare celestial event will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, when seven planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will align in the evening sky.

The sunset club will be out to hopefully see them.

Not great sun sets this week.

Even when it is cloudy at sunset, the walk on Shore Road is always a must.  The sunset on Tuesday was silvery.

This is why I love the Serenitee Restaurant Group Reward Program. $10 On The App to use today At Minglewood

If you don’t have the app you don’t get the reward. They put these free rewards out all year long including a free entree and dessert during your birthday month!

Link to get the app here

This is the notification I got this morning:

Barking Dog In Amesbury

As I reported a while back, we ventured to Amesbury in search of waterfalls. We found the waterfalls and had a nice little walk around. We decided to stop at the Barking Dog on Friend St in Amesbury for lunch. I thought of all our Gloucester dog lovers as the whole place is themed just for you. It’s a small friendly pub very close to the waterfalls. Comfy and welcoming, the customers that day included a range from families to senior citizens so it obviously pleases a wide demographic.

I had a BLT on a toasted pita (genius) and Jim got the loaded tater tots. It was EXACTLY what we were looking for on that cold day. The menu is simple but varied enough to please most. The pub style atmosphere was comfortable and warm. If you’re in Amesbury, give it a go!