GOOD MORNING GLOUCESTER QUESTIONNAIRE WITH DAVID COX

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How long have you lived in Gloucester? 18 years the 1st time then 25 years away and now 36 years this time
What is your favorite season In Gloucester? Both spring and fall
Do you have any secret outdoor spots in Gloucester where you go to “get away”? Not really “get away” but I like going to when possible: the pasture in Squam, Lighthouse beach, the Back Shore, walks in the woods-Dogtown
What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester? Poseidons
What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester? Poseidons & Market Basket
What place would you go for a romantic dinner in Gloucester? What’s that?

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?   Not drinking these days… have not been going to bars for years.
What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester? Sugar Mags!
What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?  This one’s tough  The Block Parties, The Fiesta, The Sidewalk Bazaar, The Annisquam Sea Fair, The Horribles Parade are some of my favorites.
In the summer do you prefer the beach or to be on a boat? I  guess I’d rather be on a boat.
Who is your favorite local artist? Jeff Weaver.
Which is your favorite local beach? It’s another toss up… Good Harbor or Lighthouse.
Who has the best chowder in town? Halibut Point.
Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?   There’s others???
Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder? Haddock.
What were your thoughts on The Downtown Block Parties last year? They were great when the weather was OK.
What is your favorite local band? The Docksiders.
What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else? It’s People and the quality of light.

Thanks, Joey

Good Morning Gloucester Questionnaire With Nichole Schrafft

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How long have you lived in Gloucester?

      Moved to Gloucester right after college graduation, 1993.  Moved from Gloucester to Rockport in 2001.   So, 23ish years.  Both of my parents are from Gloucester though…so pretty much grew up here anyway.

What is your favorite season In Gloucester?

Totally….without a doubt….SUMMER!

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

Mill Pond Park in Rockport.  

What is your favorite pizza joint in Gloucester?

Sebastians in Gloucester and Seaside in Rockport

What is your favorite sub shop in Gloucester?

Destinos for a true “sub”….Willow Rest for a “sandwich”

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

My version of romance….two super quiet end stools at the nice dark bar in Short and Main.  

What is your favorite bar in Gloucester?

The Rhumb Line…..I wouldn’t sleep tonight if I hadn’t given them my top nod.  2nd is the outdoor bar at the Studio during the summer though…Big time!

What is your favorite breakfast joint in Gloucester?

      Sugar Mags

What is your favorite local event in Gloucester?

Schooner Festival

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

Honest answer is to the beach, by boat!

Who is your favorite local artist?

No brainer.  Paula Morgan.  The amazingly talented art teacher from West Parrish.  😉 

Which is your favorite local beach?

Back side of Wingaersheek by boat.  Cape Hedge Beach in Rockport by car.

Who has the best chowder in town?

A year ago I would have said the fish chowder at Halibut Pt….but I don’t go there anymore.

Excluding GMG what is your second favorite local blog?

Scary Mommy

Do you prefer haddock chowder or clam chowder?

Haddock

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

Always meant to get to one….never did.  

What is your favorite local band?

Dan King…..solo or with any combination of artists.  

What about Gloucester sets it apart from anywhere else?

Big time history, tradition, and beauty.  Big enough to feel big,  little enough to feel little. 

Thanks, Joey