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The Retro Roadkids have the upcoming week off from school, and Retro Roadsis will have her hands full for sure! Here are some retro road tips for fun with kids from Mod Betty / “Auntique” Beth from our quick visit home to the Boston area last winter. Larz Anderson Antique Auto Museum, Brookline MA I [...]
I can’t remember whether it was the Roadfood website or the book Hamburger America where I first learned about the crazy cheesy cheeseburgers that Shady Glen has been selling since 1949. But since I consider them both great resources for cool vintage restaurants and food places, I made sure that Retro Roadhusband and I would [...]
Hooray! It’s open! Shane Confectionery in Philadelphia - the country’s oldest continually operated candy manufacturer – and just in time for the holidays! Doesn’t it look just grand all dolled up for the season? Ever since I read that the swell Brothers Berley were in line to take over the reins at Shane’s, I’ve been [...]
One of my most enjoyable regional reads online is the “definitive Rhode Island road trip” website Quahog.org. You’d be amazed that such a small state (thats not really an island) has so many unusual places, distinctive cuisines (we won’t get into the chowder wars)- and heck even had 2 beverages that have duked it out [...]
One thing I love about heading back home to Massachusetts and doing Retro Roadmap is that it’s a perfect excuse to stop into roadside candy houses like Furlong’s Cottage Candies and Ice Cream, on Route 1 in Norwood. (Photo courtesy of the Furlong’s Facebook Page – “Like” them, today!) In business for more than 80 [...]
Nothing beats a classic ice cream parlor on a hot summer day, and the citizens of Cincinnati have been lucky enough to cool their heels and their tastebuds at Aglamesis Brothers Ice Cream and Candy since 1908.
UPDATE! 7/22/11 The Elliston Place Soda Shop will remain open! Thanks to reader Jason for sending this article about the Elliston Place Soda Shop NOT closing. Here’s our original piece on the soda shop – and please go visit! They say don’t shoot the messenger, so don’t be mad at me or Retro Roadmap Reader [...]
When in Rome…or State College PA for that matter – do what the locals do! Get a Sticky Bun, split and grilled with a side of vanilla ice cream! Sent from the Retro RoadPhone
Since 1948 the Tasty Dip in Heflin, AL has been offering tasty food and sweet treats to reward folks who get off of Interstate 20 to drive the back roads. The Tasty Dip wasn’t even on our plan or radar, but when we got off of 20 because of horrible traffic their cheery neon sign [...]
From the comments on my photo of Bubbling Brook in Westwood MA I know I’m not the only one with fond memories of this seasonal restaurant and ice cream stand nestled in the suburban greenery southwest of Boston. Open since 1951 from mid-May to Mid-September a visit to The Brook is a sign summer has [...]
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