Skye loves writing about food nearly as much as she enjoys eating it, and has been a Concrete Playground contributor for one year. She works in marketing 9-5 and spends her evenings checking out every new movie, band or play in town. Skye graduated with a degree in PR and journalism last year and her greatest, not-so-secret ambition is to marry a cute chef.
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The duo talk to Concrete Playground about fame, family and songwriting.
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47a Nile Road, Milford
A place for the local foodie, the java head, the busy parent that wants homestyle cooking to grab and go, the sweet tooth and the Paleo enthusiast.
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3 York Street, Newmarket
A cross between a motorcycle showroom, a rustic dive bar, and the pool room of a Hell's Angel.
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5 Morningside Drive, Morningside
What's not to like about this cheerful 1970s-style Morningside coffee joint?
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We stopped in to try some of Orleans' latest offerings.
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The celebrity chef talks to us about music, Chow Town and food (of course).
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