Sailing On The Adirondack III

Despite the oppressive heat it was a beautiful day for a cruise aboard the Adirondack III, The Classic Harbor Line's 80 foot schooner out of Rowe's Wharf.  

It was the Saturday morning Mimosa Cruise.  We joined about a dozen or so other guests, mostly young professionals, to enjoy the cool breeze, sunny skies, great views of the Boston Harbor and ice cold mimosas or whatever drink one wants.

We've been on other cruises where drinking was basically the name of the game.  This one is more the classy one.  Maybe it's the wooden schooner or the hoisting of sails, the lack of a dance floor and disco ball but everyone here was just relaxing, sipping, chatting and laughing, a perfect venue for a birthday celebration, a special weekend or a nice surprise before lunch reservations.

So, yes, we give a two thumbs up, way up, if you've graduated from the standard booze cruise and are looking for a great morning with friends or family.  You can't go wrong.

Classic Harbor Line
60 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA  02110
Telephone:  617.951.2460

Socials:
@thebostonfoodie
@chlboston
@classicharborline

We were invited on this cruise as members of the press/media with no promise of any editorial consideration.  

Joe's American Bar And Grill, Waterfront

The very refreshing (and strong) sangria at Joe's.

 

We stopped by Joe's American Bar And Grill at the waterfront on a recent weekend and had a quick lunch before heading to an event on the harbor. 

It was a late afternoon and although the entire area around Columbus Park was teeming with thousands of people, half of which seemed to be tourists based upon the languages spoken, being seated right away was not a problem.  It was admittedly more of a wait if you wanted an outside table to watch the world, and the boats, go by but time was at a premium for us.  It always is.

I had the Clam Roll.   On a soft bun and served up with great shoestring fries and fresh slaw, it was quite good.

My dining companion enjoyed the Black And Blue from the burger menu.  With cajun seasoning, smoked blue cheese and caramelized onions I was told the burger was fine and the Sweet Potato Fries were also good. 

This is casual food at a reasonable price considering the fact that this is an area heavily visited by tourists during the summer months.  The tab was about $60 for two, including the $15 sangrias.  And Joe's tends to be pretty consistent and reliable past on past experiences.

Of course there is always that very instagrammable shot of the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park that draws you in, too.  I only wish we had more time to hang out in the area!

Joe's American Bar And Grill, Waterfront
100 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
Telephone:  617.367.8700

Socials:
@TheBostonFoodie
@joesamerican

Codzilla!

We had a great weekend in Boston walking in and around the North End, waterfront and then for a thrilling ride on Codzilla by Boston Harbor Cruises last Saturday.  We'd never been on it before.  As we chatted with other passengers we discovered that it's a pretty close to 50/50 split between locals and tourists all looking for something unique and fun to do.

It's about a 40 minute ride reaching speeds up to 40 mph (which is REALLY moving when you are on the water) filled with sharp turns, big splashes and nosedive stops.  At times it felt like a rollercoaster.  Still, we loved it and highly recommend it for a group of friends.  Just don't wear your designer duds because even wrapped in a poncho you will get wet.  It's quite windy out there.

It's not just the need for speed that makes the ride fun, however.  There are also some stunning views of the harbor and Boston from the water.

For a short video of just how fast one moves and a real feel of the ride hit here for a video.  H2whoa!!!!

We were invited by Boston Harbor Cruises on this experience as members of the media.