GMG Q&A- Memory Layne

Memory Layne is the creative behind MemoryLayneCreative  She does some fantastic watercolor work and murals which you can see on her site.  oh and BTW, Memory is her real name (please spare the stage name jokes)

How long have you lived in Gloucester?
3 1/2 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Summer. Who likes this “feels like -13” stuff?

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?
Yes, but not telling! It’s a SECRET.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
La Rosa’s.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
I’ve never bought a sub in Gloucester. (whoops!)

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?
The beach. (oh, okay…and the patio at Halibut Point)

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Wherever there is really good music. (and as long as the beer is cold…there are some places, there is not-so-cold-beer)

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Zeke’s.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Summer’s end boat parade. (with the lights, what’s it called?)

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Beach

Who is your favorite local artist?
Okay, there’s this guy, I know his first name is “Jeff”, because I met him on the road after having snuck up behind him when he was painting down near North Shore Art Association and saw what he was doing. A month or so later, I passed him when I was walking and asked him if he was that painter and that’s when I got his name. His work was amazing. He’s generally on foot and I think lives or lived down near Beacon Marine? You know who that is? I’ve only seen a few things that he’s working on live (lurking behind and trying not to invade what he was concentrating on, I doubt he knew I was checking out what he was working on)

Which is your favorite local beach?
Good Harbor in the morning before it gets crowded.

Who has the best chowder in town?
On the clam chowder, anyplace that doesn’t add flour. (Halibut has good chowder)

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
I actually don’t read any other local blogs! (so that defaults to yours, sorry…I like your photographs)

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam Chowder. But Passports has this amazing red spicy fish chowder thing that is incredible and pretty sure it has haddock in it. I’d take that particular one over clam chowder any day.

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
“Wish I knew about it and wish I had gone”.

What is your favorite local band?
What Time is it Mr. Fox? (with Brian King, that voice of his!)

Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A- Kathy Ciuluffo

Kathy is a partner in KM Consulting  If you have human resource needs, Kathy is the person to call!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?
39 years years – 22 years summers only and the past 17 years year round

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

SUMMER

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Lighthouse Beach in Annisquam – magnificent!

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Andiamos

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Mike’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The Rudder in the summer (on the deck).  The Franklin in the winter.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
Jalapeno’s – is there any better bartender than Gary or any better waiter and host extradinnaire than Jaime?  NOT!

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Sugar Mag’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
The Horrible’s Parade in front of the Rhumb Line.  Thursday night Harbor Loop concerts

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
Taking the Boat to the Beach  – best of both worlds

Who is your favorite local artist?
Bob Viau – Studio VO and Don Mosher

Which is your favorite local beach?
Wingaersheek by boat and Lighthouse Beach by car

Who has the best chowder in town?
Halibut Point

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
Is there any other Blog?

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Fabulous!!!!

What is your favorite local band?
Groove Therapy.  Got Groove?

Thanks Kathy!

GMG Q&A- Beth Williams

How long have you lived in Gloucester? 46  years+   

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? 

Beth Williams won first place in the first ever GoodMorningGloucester Downtown merchants Flowerbox competition. 

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They’re all pretty great…except winter! Late spring and early fall would be a tough choice. 

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Down on the river, off Wheeler St.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Capt. Hook’s

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Destino’s       

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

Used to be the White Rainbow… now, Alchemy.   

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

don’t have one…   

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

home

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Fest Weekend with the Parade of Lights and fireworks

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

boat

Who is your favorite local artist?

too many to choose….and it would get me into trouble!

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Lobsta Land

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Don’t have one…   

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

I was out of town for both…but they sounded great!

Thanks Beth!

GMG Q&A- Mary Kay Filos

Happy New Year. Hope you and your family are well ☺ -mk

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

38 years. – Summered in Gtown since born (1971) – Lived full time off/on for 25 years

 What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Fall (really late summer/early fall)

Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”?

Yes, but it wouldn’t be secret if I told you ,-)

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Maria’s

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Mike’s Place

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester?

The Franklin !!!!!!

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Dogbar

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Fiesta

In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?

BEACH!!!!!

Who is your favorite local artist?

Emile Gruppe (although not sure he qualifies as “local” for purpose if this question???)

Which is your favorite local beach?

Come one….. Good Harbor. Are there any others?

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

N/A

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?

They rocked – we should have one every Saturday night from Memorial Day to Labor Day

What is your favorite local band?

Groove Therapy.