by Terry Vandewater.
Spring Forward!
Bees are literally buzzing—springtime is here. Time to get busy exploring over 50 towns and cities that comprise our readership area. It is also the fourth issue with The Buzz, marking a full year and hitting every season with newsworthy happenings across the Southeastern Massachusetts locavore community.
NEW Kids on the Block
Fairhaven’s first winery Nasketucket Bay Vineyard has opened! Enjoy the rustic surroundings as you sip on this local vintner’s selections. Music and food trucks complete the ambiance with the Vineyard open on a Thursday through Sunday schedule until November. Salute to the opening of Fairhaven’s first winery!
Though known for its pop-up stands, Mother’s Daughter Juice & Wellness Bar is excited to open this spring at the G. Norwood Garden Center in Brockton. From a selection of restorative smoothies and juices to healthy lunch options and non-alcoholic hot drinks, Mother’s Daughter is the wellness option you didn’t know you needed, though many are jumping on board this train, with alcohol-free options in high demand.
At 8A Court Street in Plymouth, a new taproom specializing in sour beers and ales is open for business. The Sour Not Sorry taproom will include a bar, tables, couches, arcade games, and more—a comfy feeling while enjoying a tart pint made by resident brewer and owner Colin Crochiati. Congrats for finding a new niche in the local brewing market!
Recently opened, The Tree Bar & Lounge (aka The Tree) is a welcome addition to the Braintree and South Shore food scene. From the chill vibe to the inventive cocktails, The Tree is becoming a local favorite for good eats, live music (Saturdays), and crafted cocktails. So, kick back with friends and family and enjoy the new offerings The Tree provides.
Forty Second Beer Co. is now open as the result of the collaboration of two neighbors who liked to home-brew together, some marketing friends, and an excellent product to make the dream a reality. Located in downtown Kingston and a namesake for Kingston’s 42nd parallel latitude, the renovated taproom takes a 19th-century building back to its glory days, while serving up unique ales and beers.
Expanding the Hive
Keegan Kreation’s is opening its second location—in Kingston—a mere mile from where Keegan began his first teenage job as a busboy. He has turned into an accomplished pâtissier with an impressive list of credentials a mile long and a burgeoning fan base. Locals are thrilled that the mouth-watering pastries, croissants, muffins, cookies, and cakes synonymous with Keegan’s first bakery in Plymouth are now in their neighborhood.
Eva’s Garden in South Dartmouth has been at the forefront of organic farming for decades. Now Eva Sommaripa has decided it’s time to relax (if only a bit) and transition ownership of the garden to her longtime farmer, Honey Bee Puder. Definitely up-to-the task, Honey Bee is excited for new things to come while honoring Eva’s legacy. Eva will still be around too, working part-time as chief forager. Congratulations to both Eva and Honey Bee for their tireless, beautiful, and tasty efforts.
Glug, Glug, Glug!
Beer drinkers have another reason to cheer. Untold Brewery is opening its third and largest taproom at Cordage Park in Plymouth. (Sadly, its Hingham taproom closed due to leasing issues—so now net two locations.) Featuring 12 taps and an R&D brewery on site, Untold Brewery Plymouth will also have local musicians, food pop-ups, and plenty of seating to enjoy its locally inspired brews. Give me an Irish Whisper, please!
Neighborhood News
When The Townshend in Quincy closed, the owners reassured their loyal customer base that the space at 1250 Hancock Street was going to be reimagined with more of a neighborhood feel.
Weymouth’s own Vitamin Sea is adding a new location to the mix—Plymouth. While the location is still under wraps (although sleuths have thought it to be 98 Water Street), customers will be treated to Vitamin Sea’s craft beers and cocktail-inspired seltzers. Need a little sustenance with your libations? Vitamin Sea will be serving paninis as well, with gluten-free and vegan options so all can enjoy the fare.
As promised, Dotty’s Kitchen and Raw Bar recently opened in the old Townshend location, offering an appetizing raw bar, small and large plates of local favorites, and even tinned fish and bar snacks on the menu. Dotty’s is poised to follow in its predecessor’s success.
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