I am a big proponent of supporting small business especially when that business is also involved in the local food movement. One of the things I like best about Nosh is their Sunday brunch. Their menu is both creative and incredibly tasty. In addition it does not break the bank. Breakfast at Nosh has a upscale South End of Boston feel to it at local Plymouth size prices! If you have not been enjoyed a meal there yet don't waste any more time!
Small Business Shout out: Mayflower Brewing Company: Professional Photographer Plymouth South Shore
Long before I photographed Mayflower Brewing Company, I very much enjoyed their craft beers. In particular I am a big fan of their porter. It is so smooth and filling and no bitterness at the end. I am not a big fan of the bitter after taste that sometime accompanies a darker brew.
In addition to making a stellar product, Mayflower also supports other local business, in particular local farms. They compost their hops and other organic matter with one of the local farms in the area. This decreases their waste and also goes to support our local food. Something I am a big fan of.
If you have not had a chance to sample Mayflower's brews, there is no time like the present!
Small Business Shout out of the week: Dirty Water Distillery: Professional Photographer Plymouth South Shore
Late last week I was hired by Destination Plymouth to photograph some of the small businesses around town related to nightlife in the area. I met some fantastic people and business along the way and this is one of them. I spent a long time with one of the co-owners learning a lot about his life and their backgrounds. We talked about the process and about life in general. As with any food or drink, though the most important thing is that the product stand on its own as something amazing and I am hear to tell you that their product does just that. I sampled the Honey Rum. It was so smooth and the taste was truly out of this world. I could have put it over ice in a glass and sipped it with nothing else.
They also had some great pairing suggestions too.
The tours right now are by appointment or if you happen to walk in while they are there. The tastings are free and the price point is totally reasonable. I will definitely be going back! What a great addition to the South Shore.
Their products are currently available at the following locations:
Bars/Restaurants (Plymouth) Nosh Tavern Driftwood Publick House New World Tavern KKaties Burger Bar Blue Eyed Crab Speed Well Tavern Bars/Restaurants (Outside of Plymouth) Atwood's Tavern (Cambridge) C Salt Wine Bar and Grill (Falmouth) DJ's Family Sports Pub (Hyannis) Orta Restaurant (Pembroke) The Public House (Brookline) Solstice (Kingston) Liquor Stores/Retail Piopi's (North Plymouth) Empire Wine and Spirits (Kingston) Pilgrim Wine and Spirits (Plymouth, by Home Depot) East-Side Market and Wine Shop (South Boston) Bay State Foods and Liquor (Brookline) Blanchard's (Marshfield) Cotuit Liquors (Marstons Mills) Liquor 'N More (Dennis) Moonshine Liquors (Hyannis) Village Vinyards (Plymouth)
Or contact them directly at http://www.dirtywaterdistillery.com
Plymouth South Shore Professional Photographer: Shout out to Local Business: Second Nature Social Skills
FYI, I like this business so much we are doing a Cameras and Cocktails Fundraiser with them on June 19, 2014 at 7pm. Ask me for more details on that too! I went to Notre Dame Academy in Hingham. I love the fact that so many of the women I went to school with are doing great things with their lives and in their communities. Amy Gordon is a great example of that. She started Second Nature Social Skills on a shoestring budget with no office to speak of. She had an idea that would make a difference in the lives of those around her. I am so happy to say that it has taken off and she is making great things happen along with her team.
I love the way Amy talks about her own business on her website so I am going to put her words here to explain exactly what she does:
Imagine how much easier life would be for people if they had specifically designed navigational tools showing them how to get to through the next social challenge: at school, at work, in life, with their peers.
If they had someone that could just tell them what the answers were in social situations as they learn in school?
Second Nature Social Skills aims to make this possible by using a highly visual, direct and explicit teaching approach in making the abstract and "hidden" rules concrete. This makes way to increase social mindfulness for you and your family.
Our approach is always customized to you and family. Everyone is unique and our teaching is individualized for you and your family learning needs. Second Nature Social Skills embraces this because we understand how you need to learn. We provide individualized social life maps so you and your family can confidently navigate your own journey.
Amy specializes in Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disorders and Anxiety. She is highly skilled and involved in her community. I cannot think of a better person to talk about for this week. Keep up the good work Amy! I love what you are doing!
You can check out her business at http://www.secondnaturesocialskills.com or contact her and her team at 508.747.2663 or info@secondnaturesocialskills.com.
