Sunday, July 31, 2011
Revisit your younger days when you hopped in the car, started the engine and drove off in search of something fun. The Sunday Patch Passport maps out where you can go on a short drive from your home. You won’t want to miss these unique stops on our trip.
Just a short drive north along the coast, Gloucester is a small fishing town brimming with beautiful views. A good place to begin your adventures is the visitor's center. Volunteers there can point you in the right direction. According to volunteer Rosie Sagall, one of the most popular activities is whale-watching. She said they guarantee you will see whales on your expedition. Want to relax by the water? Check out Pavilion Beach. According to locals, it's the only beach with free parking. "It's quiet and peaceful," said Winifred White, a Gloucester resident for 63 years. White makes her way to the beach every day. "It doesn't get any better than this," she said. A relaxing day on the beach usually makes a person hungry. You're in a…
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Did you know your town offers places to sample all the tastes of the world? The Patch Passport is a complete list of places to eat in your town organized by international flavor.
Do you want to get out of the kitchen, but are bored of the same old places you always go to? Want some fresh ideas for tasty meals? Then the Patch Passport can help. We have assembled a list of local places with international flavors. Try one out and let us know what you think. Bon Appetit! Mexican On Route 1, the Fat Cactus Mexicali Cantina offers a full-range of Mexican favorites such as enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas. Seafood items include blackened catfish fajitas and pinchos camarones – shrimp on a skewer in a lime/agave glaze. Other options at the Fat Cactus include steaks, burgers and salads. The Fat Cactus also features live music most nights of the week and has a large bar area complete with margaritas, a large selection …
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Bali Hai
93 Moulton Dr, Lynnfield, MA
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Ming's Chinese Restaurant
12 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA
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The Fat Cactus
215 Broadway, Lynnfield, MA
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Friday, July 29, 2011
The Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.
In this tough economy, consignment shops may be the way to go. Rose Gallagher, 66, of Reading, and her husband, Ed, 79, have been the "retired" shop owners of All About Consignment since April 2009, which was previously vacant. All About Consignment, at 480 Broadway, sells women's casual, dress, and evening-wear and accessories, including jewelry, shoes, handbags -- all at a discounted price, especially for name brands. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. "Items have to be clean and wearable from a non-smoking home. If they sell within 60 days, or a month after that, the donor will get 50 percent of the profits," Gallagher said. As far as the pricing, a scale method works. Used items are sold at one-third of the …
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480 Broadway, Lynnfield, MA
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The Patch Passport shows you where you can find trinkets in your town. Get out and explore the unique local shops and all they have to offer.
During a Treasure Hunt, Lynnfield Patch checked out Baubles Fine Jewelry. Check out your Patch Passport to Lynnfield.
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Baubles Fine Jewelry
1 Post Office Sq, Lynnfield, MA
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Take advantage of free time; get out and enjoy these hot spots.Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spot's beauty treatments.
Gayle Venezia, of Danvers, owner of Venezia Day Spa, believes that when stressed, facials and similar beauty treatments are the best thing people can do for themselves. "I say meditate, not medicate, and hugs, not drugs," she said, with a laugh. Her business offers a discount for customers who get serviced once a month. For example, a massage would normally cost $60, but for customers who come in monthly, it's $50. Likewise, manicures and pedicures are $40, but cost $30 for regulars. Since most people get pedis once a month during the summer, Venezia explained, a simplified toe pedicure, or a pushing back of nail cuticles and a nail polish change, only costs $10, adding that her prices are reasonable during this tough economy. From June …
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Venezia Day Spa
12 Salem St, Lynnfield, MA
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Travel Back in Time with the Wednesday Patch Passport, to discover the history and roots of Lynnfield.
Throughout Lynnfield there are many old Colonial homes, as well as cemeteries that date back to the town’s early history. However, one of the best places to visit for history buffs passing through town is the Old Meeting House, located at the Lynnfield Common, across from the library. The meeting house was built in 1714, and is generally believed to be the third oldest Puritan meeting house in the state that is still standing on the original land. Since that time it has served the Lynnfield community in religious, political, and social capacities. Originally the meeting house was built in a square shape with three doors. In 1832 a dissension over the religious doctrine caused some members to leave and found a new church. Faced with …
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Old Meeting House
617 Main St, Lynnfield, MA
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these hot spots. Your Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for kid-friendly fun.
If you're bringing the kids on a visit to Lynnfield, one good tip is to check the town library's website to see if any activities are planned for that particular day. The Lynnfield Library maintains an active calendar of events in any given month, with a particular emphasis on children's activities. The library has regularly-scheduled story times for children of different age groups, from birth upward, on various days of the week. Past events have ranged from a birthday party for Dr. Seuss to evenings featuring games and snacks from around the world. Partridge Island Boardwalk Another fun option is to bring the kids to check out the Partridge Island boardwalk, located off Main Street no more than a half mile from the Route 128 ramp. Reedy …
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Lynnfield Public Library
18 Summer St, Lynnfield, MA
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Your Passport to Lynnfield gives you hidden gems, places to relax and shop, and takes you back in time.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Patch is your guide as you become a tourist in your town. Whether you're new to town or want to explore the city you've loved for years, we're here to show you what there is to see. Here is your seven-day itinerary: MONDAY: For the Monday Passport, Patch sets out to discover a Hidden Gem in your community. Whether you've never heard of this place or simply haven't stopped by in years, we want to help you find the best of your town! Hidden Gem: Karen's Bakery and Skull Rock TUESDAY: The Tuesday Patch Passport gives you options for great local spots for Kid-Friendly Fun. Take advantage of time with your kids and get out and enjoy these cool spots. Kid-Friendly Fun: Lynnfield Library and Partridge Island Boardwalk WEDNESDAY: Travel Back in …
Discover a Hidden Gem in Lynnfield that you may have driven by and never known it existed. Or maybe you have not visited this interesting spot in years. So take a little trip with Patch...we’ll show you the way.
If you're making your first visit to Lynnfield, do what many of the locals do – pick up some monkey bread from Karen's Bakery in the Center Court Shops, not far from the town common at the rear of 590 Main Street. Karen's was established in 1958, making it one of the longest-running businesses in all of Lynnfield. The monkey bread, a more recent addition, is sold at more than a dozen farm stands and shops throughout the North Shore. For those who have never tried monkey bread, it's a delicious treat – especially when served warm. The dough is mixed with cinnamon and other flavors and cooked in a way that allows bite-sized pieces to be easily pulled from the loaf. If you have leftover bread, even better – the Karen's Website suggests using …
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Karen's Bakery
6 Centre Ct, Lynnfield, MA
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1 Ledge Rd, Lynnfield, MA
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Anne
12:39 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
I went in for a massage. The massage was great but I could not relax due to the noise level. As you walk in to the "spa" the waiting room is joined with the nail salon. The smell of the polish and owner's loud voice carriers through the place. I did not complain. The massge was only $60 and I was told if I come in once a month they would charge $50. I would not go back even though the massage was… more ›