The Daily News' front-page article on Amesbury certainly provided a different take on the high-end homogenization that some of us in Port fear so much. They are embracing the change.
I personally like the vibe of Amesbury's downtown, and I'm a huge fan of the Barking Dog and Flatbreads. Both are in my top five local restaurants.
The downtown misses one crucial element--our board walk and proximity to the river. The Millyard is nice, but it's not in the same league.
The downtown simply doesn't offer the same strollability as ours, but it's definitely on the rise.
Amesbury officials definitely are open with their strategy of poaching Newburyport's and Portsmouth's businesses. I don't think every business that thrives in Port will do well in Amesbury, but some might.
I'm anxious to see how port exports (or expats) like Ashley & Barnes fare.
3 comments:
Amesbury just needs a good place to buy khaki pants. Than it will rival Newburyport.
it really need a good coffee shop. when the river walk is done, i think it wil really take off.
Molise is a fine place as well.
Amesbury men buy Dickies.
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