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Narragansett Beer’s “Big Mamie Indestructible American Pale Ale” Review

Next in an ongoing series of locally infused ‘Gansett beers is “Big Mamie Indestructible American Pale Ale”. Brewed in honor of the USS Massachusetts, this American Pale Ale is as rigid, solid, and just as dependable as the vessel it was made for. This comes just in time for the 50th anniversary of Battleship Cove. It also…
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McLobster is Back!

Having lived in New England my entire life, I have had more than my fair share of lobster rolls. I have also gotten into a few heated arguments about whether lobster rolls are best prepared with warm lobster meat soaked in butter or as more of a lobster salad, meaning with mayonnaise and diced celery…
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Fast Food Review: Dunkin’ Donuts’ Croissant Donut

“Cronuts” came onto the scene in 2013 with incredible hype. The croissant/doughnut hybrid was developed in a New York City bakery, peaked the curiosity of millions, and took America by storm! The specialty item was sold for $5 each, but the limited supply and level of interest created a black market. Prices soared upwards of $100 per…
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Fast Food Review: Wendy’s BBQ Pulled Pork Cheese Fries

Wendy’s creativity has always puzzled me a bit. On one hand, they constantly put out delicious and unique burgers, including the irresistible Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger. On the other hand, they are the company that sold french fries and chili separately for years before finally putting chili cheese fries on their menu somewhat recently (duh!). Their new…
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Fast Food Review: Taco Bell’s Dollar Cravings Menu

As more and more fast food chains abandon their dollar menus (I’m looking at you McDonalds), Taco Bell has gone against the grain and officially introduced their Dollar Cravings Menu. The Dollar Cravings Menu contains 11 items for $1 each, although prices may vary. I was not happy really pissed to see my local Taco…
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8 Ways to Improve Your Consumption of Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale

The coming of mid-August inevitably ushers in the advent of Fall flavors and pumpkin spiced this and that. Samuel Adams has traded in their lemon-hinted Summer Ale for the fuller bodied Oktoberfest and the ubiquitous Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale has already hit the shelves. Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale has long been one of my favorite Fall beers. It’s…
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Fast Food Review: Taco Bell’s Paleo-Inspired “Cantina Power Bowl”

Every year there seems to be a new diet craze that sweeps the nation. Atkins. South Beach. P90x. You name it. One of the biggest fads over the past year I keep hearing about has been the Paleo Diet. Also known as the “Caveman Diet”, this eating plan focuses on foods available 10,000 years ago. Fruits,…
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Snack Review: 7-Eleven’s Doritos Loaded

Earlier this week the day finally arrived when the new Doritos Loaded snack hit the shelves at my local 7-Eleven. I’ve been chowing down on taquitos and drinking Double Gulps for years, so I’ve been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this new treat since I started hearing rumors earlier this year. Despite having looked at all…
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Troy’s Top 10 Fictional Fast Food Restaurants

When a movie or television show wants to set one of their scenes at a fast food restaurant they have two choices: arrange a shoot with an established fast food chain and possibly work out some product placement advertising, or create their own, fictional fast food joint. The problem with the first option is that a…
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Beer Review: Narragansett Del’s Shandy

“Hi neighbor!” Back in late February, beer lovers from around New England held their breath in amazement when Stephen Muzrall broke ground in the RI shandy game with the following Tweet: @Gansettbeer to debut a Del’s shandy this summer? Pic via @PeteMFBoyd pic.twitter.com/JJpDcAyA8G”. I am Intrigued. — Stephen Muzrall (@StephenMuzrall) February 27, 2014 Had to be…
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