Mast General Store is not a restaurant, but they have such a cool collection of old-fashioned candy that I wanted to share.


They have a little bit of everything - home goods, books, candy, camping gear. All of it.


But my favorite part was the giant barrels of candy.


These Moon Pies are adorable.


Think of that old-fashioned candy you might find at Cracker Barrel or another spot.

DakZen is an authentic Thai restaurant in Somerville that has made a name for itself with its street noodles and tasty dishes.



"DAKZEN IS AN AUTHENTIC THAI STREET FOOD & NOODLES RIGHT NEAR DAVIS SQUARE, SOMERVILLE. AT DAKZEN, WE ARE BRINGING BACK THE AUTHENTIC THAI TASTES, AND THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS IN EVERY DISH. WE SERVE A LOT FEWER MENUS THAN THE OTHER THAI RESTAURANTS SINCE "THE REAL GOOD THAI FOOD TAKES TIME TO PREPARE""


The menu has so many tasty items that I wish I could've ordered them all. But I was curious about an authentic take on Pad Thai (since I order this every chance I get). I got it with shrimp.


My pad thai arrived a little while later, looking pretty familiar to what I've become accustomed to. It did have the addition fo some shredded egg and crispy onion throughout. But I really love this combination of flavors.


A sweetness in the sauce, a nutty flavor, the freshness of the green onion and crisp of bean sprouts. Really a delish dish.

In downtown Asheville, there's a red double decker bus that slings coffee.


Double D's Coffee & Desserts is a cash-only coffee shop that is as fun and quirky as it is tasty.


The shop features pastries, as well as various kinds of coffee.


I went for a caramel frappe (my usual).


I went upstairs to check out the space, and there were a few folks up there working - but it was a bit too warm for me.


This drink was delish and a perfect addition to a hot day.

Let's hit up just one more coffee shop before we leave Boston.


Revival is a really cool, modern coffee shop that has this large front window, perfect for folks to enjoy the outdoors while being indoors.



Here, I was a bit coffee-ed out, but I still wanted to experience the place.


So, I looked over the pastries and bakery items they had available in the case.


And, I went with the lavender corn muffin. I stowed this in my bag until I got to the airport to have as a snack. I think I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that lavender is something I enjoy smelling, but not necessarily eating. Still, better than any snack I'd find in an airport.

It's hard for me to walk past a chocolate store and NOT go in.


Asheville Chocolate was beckoning me, and who am I to not oblige?


The store has a little bit of everything - so I made my way to the cases and perused.


I always look for milk chocolate, then look for caramel. That's the ultimate for me.


And, in the process, I found bark, truffles and more.


The one I left with, though, was gingerbread caramel chocolate. I mean, yes!