David Ortiz Named Grand Marshal of 127th Boston Marathon
How cool did Big Papi look walking out on the field at opening day at Fenway? When I see David Ortiz I’m filled with a jolt of hometown pride, so…
How cool did Big Papi look walking out on the field at opening day at Fenway? When I see David Ortiz I'm filled with a jolt of hometown pride, so this is very welcome news.
The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) has announced that David Ortiz, three-time World Series champion and Hall of Famer, will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 127th Boston Marathon. Ortiz will lead the field of participants along the course, ceremonially guiding the runners from Hopkinton to the finish line in Boston on April 17. Before Patriots’ Day, Ortiz will receive the Patriots’ Award in the run-up to the race.
The marathon organizers highlighted Ortiz’s pivotal role in unifying Boston in the aftermath of the 2013 bombings. Ortiz was a leader on the Red Sox from 2003 to 2016 and embodies the strength and resilient spirit of Boston both on and off the playing field throughout his career.
Congrats Big Papi! Boston loves you!
David Ortiz has us thinkin' baseball. And what goes great with baseball? A good hot dog, duh! Soooooooo.....
Massachusetts’ Oldest Fast Food Joint Has the BEST Steamed Hot Dogs
Ever wonder what your state's oldest fast food restaurant is? It's probably not Wendy's or even McDonald's. The people at Love Food researched the oldest fast food restaurant in every state. We'll give you the oldest fast food restaurant in each New England state (and a few others) plus we'll let you know what you "must try" there according to patrons' reviews on Yelp.
If you're curious which fast food restaurant has the most locations in Massachusetts, we can give you that countdown too, just CLICK HERE for that.
OK, let our fast food tour commence!
New Hampshire
Moe's Italian Sandwiches in Portsmouth
Opened In: 1959
Must Try: Not surprisingly their Italian Sandwich
Rhode Island
Olneyville New York System in Providence
Opened In: 1930's
Must Try: Hot Weiners w/ Coney-style sauce
Connecticut
Louis' Lunch in New Haven
Opened In: 1895
Must Try: Burgers served on bread not buns
Maine
Red's Eats in Wiscasset
Opened In: 1938
Must Try: Lobster Roll (look at that dang thing!!)
Vermont
Al's French Fries in South Burlington
Opened In: 1940's
Must Try: The Yelpers say the fries. I grew up in South Burlington and agree... but would also add their Pizza Burger to that. I've never found it quite the same anywhere else as Al's. It's always been my favorite. No marinara, just spices. Get a creemee too!
New York
Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs in Brooklyn
Opened: 1916
Must Try: Uhhhh... maybe a hot dog?
New Jersey
White Manna Hamburgers in Hackensack
Opened: 1939
Must Try: Their burgers, served simply with onions and cheese on a potato roll.
Florida
Georgia Pig in Fort Lauderdale
Opened In: 1953
Must Try: Saucy BBQ Sandwiches
Pennsylvania
Ricci's Hoagies in Philadelphia
Opened: 1920
Must Try: The Old Fashioned Italian
Massachusetts
Casey's Diner in Natick
Opened: 1890
Must Try: The steamed hot dogs! (They're what got a diner on the fast food list BTW.)
