Amesbury on the Rise

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.

Yep

Changed it again. I got sick of the lighthouse.

This is more appropriate, and we own the IP rights on the photo.

Amazing what a beer will buy you these days.

Upper Crust

Had a taste of the Upper Crust pizza last night. Enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to more.