We’re on the road again. It’s a beautiful, hot summer Sunday and we’re on our way to Horseneck Beach in Westport, MA. So is everyone else. The beach is packed, blanket to blanket, it’s colorful and the surf is rough. If you’ve never been to Horseneck Beach, it’s a long, white sandy beach on the south coast of Massachusetts. Unlike other state beaches it has beautiful new facilities and lots of parking. And the best part is it only costs $7 to park, unlike the state beaches on the North Shore.
But the really best part of Horseneck Beach is that it is only 2 minutes from one of our favorite summer restaurants, The Back Eddy. It’s a summer ritual with us. Horseneck Beach and The Back Eddy. The Back Eddy is open and airy and has a great casual vibe; if you’re lucky enough to be on a boat, you can dock right at the restaurant. AND, it has a great bar. We sat down, the women’s world cup final soccer game was on and we ordered a couple of beers.
We love to share apps. Today we’re sharing stuffies, a Rhode Island term for stuffed clams. The Back Eddy makes theirs with chorizo; they’ve got just enough bite; we also are sharing homemade french fries and a fresh beet, green bean and goat cheese salad. To round out our meal, an order of homemade cornbread.
If you have room, stop at Handy Hill for some homemade ice cream.
Horseneck Beach and The Back Eddy — the perfect way to spend a hot summer day in Massachusetts!
