The Bashful Adventurer goes to Orchard House in Concord, MA to see all things Louisa May Alcott. But it’s another Alcott sister, Abigail May Alcott Nieriker (AKA “Amy” in Little Women) who turns out to have a big presence there.
Category: United States
A Review of the Parker New York Hyatt
The Bashful Adventurer reviews the Parker New York Hyatt hotel in midtown Manhattan: What inspires me to book a stay at the Parker New York Hyatt? That it is just steps away from the Russian Tea Room, where I happen to have a brunch date. I will have to find out whether the convenience merits…
Russian Tea Room Review
The Bashful Adventurer descends on the iconic Russian Team Room restaurant in New York City. But will it live up to her dreams and its past glory?
Where to Eat in Northern Westchester, NY and Vicinity
As longtime residents of Northern Westchester county, the Bashful Adventurer and the Brawny Sherpa are often asked what their go-to restaurants are. Here, they share the local places they visit again and again.
A Visit to the Babe Ruth Grave
Finding themselves in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County), the Bashful Adventurer and the Brawny Sherpa visit the grave of Babe Ruth. Will they appreciate what they find there?
A Review of Courtyard Marriott Yonkers Westchester County
Not having much occasion to vacation in her own backyard, the Bashful Adventurer does what she doesn’t often do: stay at a hotel in her home county. But will her visit to the Courtyard Yonkers Westchester County meet her rather exacting expectations?
Peppino’s Katonah: Great Italian Food in a Former Train Station
The Bashful Adventurer, a regular at Peppino’s restaurant in Katonah, NY, shares one of her favorite places for Italian food in Northern Westchester.
A Visit to Tao Uptown, a Top Asian Restaurant in NYC
Some describe the uptown version of Tao restaurant in New York City as a pan-Asian food in a club-like setting. That sounds pretty tempting, but will it appeal to the 50-plus crowd?
Where to Get Coffee in Hoosick Falls, NY
On a road trip and in need of caffeine, the Bashful Adventurer stops in Hoosick Falls, NY for refreshment at Lumber Jack’s Coffee and Snacks—and why you should, too.
Founding Fathers in the Granary Burying Ground in Boston
Are you wondering whether the Granary Burying Ground in Boston is a graveyard worth visiting? In Boston on a business trip, I skip out during a lunch break to find Boston Common, which happens to be the closest historic site near my particular venue. Boston Common, with 50 acres and walkways along with green space,…