GMG Q&A- Jeremiah Nicastro

Here’s Jeremiah Nicastro with Nick Novello from last summer-

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

34 yrs my whole life

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Summer

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

My Yard

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Delaneys/Sebastians it is a toss up

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Yellow Sub

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

Rudder

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Rudder in the summer

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Charlie’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Fiesta Seine Boats Races

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

Boat

Who is your favorite local artist?

Donald Moshet

Which is your favorite local beach?

Wingaersheek

Who has the best chowder in town?

Hailbut Point
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Wow tough question

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

I thought it was great I would love to see a block party every weekend all summer. Why not? Open main street up, allow no cars on Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm to 1am,  foot traffic only, give local businesses more of an oppurtunity to make money

What is your favorite local band?

Mile 21
Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A – Frank Ciolino

Frank made up GMG Bumper sticker magnets which you can put a GMG sticker on and attach to your car if you don’t like putting stickers on your vehicle.  He has been a fan and regular commenter on GMG from the beginning.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?
46 Years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
Spring and fall

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

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
Sebastian’s or Captain Hooks

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
Destinos

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

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Morning Glory or George’s Coffee Shop

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
All of them. I enjoy them all

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

Who is your favorite local artist?
Paul Frontiero Sr (Sorry Paul Jr)

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 …your stuck with me  LOL

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
Clam

What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
I Loved it.. but I would like to see it be all of Main st. if at all possible

GMG Q&A – Jay Albert From Cape Ann Images

Jay Albert runs the fantastic Cape Ann Photography Blog Cape Ann Images.  He’s also a Gloucester Guerilla having presented at the second Downtown Block Party and the first Gloucester Guerilla Art Project at Cape Ann Community Cinema.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

my whole life…excluding 2 years I was exiled to Rockport!

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Summer

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

10 miles offshore!

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?

Home

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

I haven’t done bars in years! Remember Lil Earls?

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

George”s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Toss-up between the Fiesta & Schooner festival.

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

Boat

Who is your favorite local artist?

Armond Sindoni ,favorite dead artist Fitz Henry Lane

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor…for the great photo ops!

Who makes the best burger in town?

Halibut Point

Who has the best chowder in town?

Freddy’s Lobsta Land

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Cape Ann Images!

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam

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

It brought downtown alive! It showcases the downtown buisnesses unlike the Sidewalk Bazzar that fills the sidewalks with “pop-up vendors”.

What is your favorite local band?

If Ipswich was local it would be “The Fools”!

Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A Frieda Grotjahn From Again And Again

Frieda started Again and Again, a shop that makes designer handbags out of recycled sails.  You can visit her website here

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

I can not believe it almost 9 years.
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
All the seasons are my favorite, or do you really would like to miss the green in the spring, going to the beach in the summer or and rowing in the harbor;putting a warm sweater on and enjoying the colors from the leaves in fall and the winter, ice cold but see the sky, it is perfectly blue.

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

We are so lucky that we can live here, there are sooooo many spots..
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?
My house
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
The Last Stop

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

Defenetly Duckworth
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
I do not have one

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

Morning Glory, to sit outside in the summer

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?

Viginia Lee Burton

Which is your favorite local beach?

Niles Beach and Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Lobstaland

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

right now: Off the Charter

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

I like both

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

great

What is your favorite local band?

I do not have one

Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A- Emile Doucette

Bait and Tackle
Bait and Tackle

Emile Doucette is one of the original Gloucester Guerillas.  He displayed some of the work from Bait and Tackle ad agency at the second Block Party and also the first GGAP presentation at Cape Ann Community Cinema.

Emile, Chad Carlberg and the Bait and Tackle crew recently won an award for the short picture film Daughters of Dogtown which we showed at the first GGAP officially sanctioned event.

He is an amazing videographer and editor and we’re gonna blow the roof off this summer with some big time Guerilla style Art projects (stay tuned)!

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

Since I was 2.

What is your favorite season in Gloucester?

Spring.

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

The UMASS marine station at Hodgkins Cove.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Leonardo’s.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s.

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

Lat 43.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Pilot House.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

George’s.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Lanesville 4th of July Parade (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BfXgK5brhE)

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

Boat.

Who is your favorite local artist?

John Sarkin.

Which is your favorite local beach?

Plum Cove.

Who has the best chowder in town?

Capt. Carlos.

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Clam.

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

Awesome, but lets have more live music.

What is your favorite local band?

Mine. (http://www.myspace.com/backbeatband)

GMG Q&A- Beth Swan

Beth Swan was the winner of the GMG logo contest and has graciously allowed s to use that winning design for the tshirts sold for the benefit for the family of Matteo Russo.  Beth is incredibly gifted as a designer.  Click this text to see her website

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

One year the end of this month! Though I’ve been around visiting my husband’s family frequently in the past.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

I like all four seasons but am looking forward to more green stuff. We’ve had a fairly snug winter with all of the snow, but I like more usually as I’m from south of Buffalo where we get real snow.

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

Fernwood Lake is sort of a hidden spot of beauty with trails on public land that connect to Wallace Pond and Ravenswood Park.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Sebastian’s

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgillios

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

Alchemy. Though we’ve had some really nice dinners (with new baby) at the super family-friendly Gloucester House.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

I don’t do the bar scene.

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

My husband’s bacon egg and cheese sandwiches.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

I loved the Main Street events! Fiesta! I also enjoyed the summer concerts at the rock in Stage Fort Park a while back.

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

Forest, then Beach, then Boat.

Who is your favorite local artist?

Marion Hall’s watercolors, Debra Bretton Robinson’s acrylics, Chris Williams’ sculptures, Anna Vojtech’s children’s illustrations . . .

Which is your favorite local beach?

Wingaersheek!

Who has the best chowder in town?

Charlie’s Place

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Flapping Like a Haddock.

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock, probably.

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

Yay! They make me happy. We need these at least once a month (if not every week)!

What is your favorite local band?

Local to MA folk: Deb Talan and Meg Hutchinson. I don’t know any Gloucester bands yet. Any suggestions?

Here is Beth’s adorable Arden at the GGAP event-

DSC_5271, originally uploaded by sharon_lowe88.

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. 

Click here for  posts from her studio      Also More Here

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.

GMG Q&A – Stephanie Palazola(with one z)

Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire

Stephanie is the lovely bride to be of Randy Oneil she also happens to be a real sweetheart and the daughter of Jack Palazola(with one z) from downtown’s Palazola’s sporting goods.

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

26 years off and on
What is your favorite season In Gloucester?
 
fall — fewer crowds and just-as-nice weather

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Alchemy — I like the brick oven, thin crust pizza best.  Sebastian’s gets spot #2 for the opposite kind of pizza.
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?
 
Amelia’s

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

The Rudder in the summer
The Franklin in the winter
What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?
 Rhumbline!!!

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?
Sugar Magnolias
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?
Horribles Parade and fireworks
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat?
 beach

Who is your favorite local artist?
Jeff Weaver
Which is your favorite local beach?
Good Harbor
Who has the best chowder in town?
Halibut Point
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?
none
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?
clam
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year?
Can’t wait for the next one!!
What is your favorite local band?
Groove Therapy
Thanks Stephanie

GMG Q&A with Olimpia Palazzola

Olimpia owns “Stuff” on Main Street, an eclectic shop of items.
Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

62 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester? 
Summer

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

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?  

Sebastian

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?  
Destino’s

What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? 
Not sure,  Passports

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester? 
Don’t go to Bars

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? 
Sugar Magnolia’s

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester? 
 Fiesta

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

Who is your favorite local artist?  Jeff Weaver

Which is your favorite local beach?   Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?   Gloucester House

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?   Don’t like most blogs

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?  Haddock

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

Great, 
1.  We need to close down Main Street one day a week during the summer.  Doesn’t have to be at night!  Change days ,  Thurs, Fri, Sat, and Sundays
2.  Each week have events at different points in the street, not always at the corner of Hancock and Main, or at the West End. 
3.  Move the events on a rotating scale. 
4.  Maybe have an auction,  Block dance moving from one spot to another each week.   
5.  Different contests each week:  Charge a small fee $2-$5 to try the item and vote
           Chowder contest
           Pizza
           Fish
           Spaghetti
           Subs
           Pastry
 
6.  Have the dance schools only do a couple of dances, and once a month include the senior dancers.  (Dancing was too long, but you need the dancing to bring the people down town……they bring the children!
 
7.  If the 5th grade students are still doing the ballroom dancing for the school, as they to reunite to perform during the early part of the summer, or close the street down in late may for this show. ( I think Miss Tina puts that together)
 
8.  Have the high school science class demonstrate their robotics,  in May.
 
9.  Artists painting with easels on the street.
 
10.  Chalk drawings on the street…..Fiesta Committee might be able to let you know how they got the people that did the sidewalk chalk on the Boulevard.
 
11.  Scavenger hunt
 
12.  Find the secret item in a store window or store! 
 
13.  Bring the Farmers market to Main Street
 
I have many more ideas if you want them. 
Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A – Sharon Lowe

Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire with our very own Sharon Lowe!  If anyone else would like to fill out the Q&A for sharing on these pages leave a comment and I’ll email you a form.

How long have you lived in Gloucester ?   

All my life (so far)

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?  

Summer

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

Eastern Point-on the backside of Niles Pond

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester ?

 I love Mike’s pizza

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester ?

 Yellow Sub

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

 Franklin

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester ?

 Rhumb Line, Dog Bar

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester ?

 Two Sisters

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?

 Chris Williams, Nubar Alexanian

Which is your favorite local beach?

 Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

 Causeway

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

 Jay Albert’s Cape Ann Images, and mine-Flapping like a Haddock

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

 Haddock

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

 Great idea!

What is your favorite local band?

 Mike O’Connell and the Backstabbers

Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A- Michelle Ryan

How long have you lived in Gloucester ?

37 Years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Summer

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

my backyard pool is my getaway

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester ?

Valentino’s Pizza

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester ?

Last Stop – not really a sub shop though..

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

Duckworth Bistro

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester ?

Dogbar, Elliotts

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester ?

Sugar Magnolia’s breakfast

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester ?

Favorite Event…FIESTA, FIESTA, FIESTA

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

to be on a boat at Wingaersheek beach

Who is your favorite local artist?

Bowdin Gallery is my favorite photography art

Which is your favorite local beach?

Good Harbor

Who has the best chowder in town?

Halibut Point chowder – but very expensive lately.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

facebook

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

I did not make the block parties….

Oh, did I mention FIESTA!!!!

Thanks, Joey

GMG Q&A – Niaz Dorry

How long have you lived in Gloucester?

15 years

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

All of them.  Having four seasons is a major reason why I like it here.

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

The woods.  I hike in them three times a day, every day.

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

LaRosa’s.

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Virgilio’s

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

The Lobster Pool during the season.  The rest of the time, it depends on the mood.

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

Captain Carlo’s

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

When the weather is nice and we can sit outside, Morning Glory and Stone Soup; otherwise, Sugar Magnolia’s and Zeke’s.

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Lanesville’s 4th of July

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

Neither.  I prefer the quarries.

Who is your favorite local artist?

Hmmm… can’t decide on the kind of art… music or painting or writing or pottery or jewelry making… too many options.

Which is your favorite local beach?

Not really a beach… but flat rocks.

Who has the best chowder in town?

The Lobster Pool.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

I don’t do blogs!

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock chowder.

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

I wish I could have attended one of them.

What is your favorite local band?

The Gloustafarians

Thanks