I few years ago friends invited me to visit the Brome—Missisquoi for a sybaritic weekend of dining and wine tasting along The Wine Route (La Route des Vins). Although I've lived in France and Italy—two countries celebrated for their gastronomic and oenological heritage—the … [Read more...] about Gastro-Tourism in Essex, New York
Archives for May 2014
The Oldest/Newest Member of Lakeside School
I am the handwork teacher. The first and second grade class — nine kids — see me twice a week in a corner of their schoolroom and I guess they like me. They — and a few other members of the staff — have no idea how much it cost me to accept the unexpected job offer that came my … [Read more...] about The Oldest/Newest Member of Lakeside School
Old Dock House Restaurant Reopens May 23
The Old Dock House Restaurant will be opening for its 2014 Season on Friday, May 23. According to an Old Dock source the lakeside restaurant is planning to be open daily for lunch at noon closing at ?? The kitchen usually serves until 10 pm depending on demand and … [Read more...] about Old Dock House Restaurant Reopens May 23
CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
It started with a brief conversation last January between Chris Maron of Champlain Area Trails and Rick Dalton, owner of the Essex Inn and CEO of College for Every Student (CFES). CATS had a successful "hamlet-to-hamlet" hike the previous October and the idea of an "inn-to-inn" … [Read more...] about CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
Vintage Photo: Essex Fire Truck
Each Monday we share an Essex photo or artifact on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Last week we shared the photo above featuring one of the Town of Essex Fire Trucks and several fireman. Do you recognize any of … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Essex Fire Truck