ciclista's Profile
What's good in Provincetown
Ross' Grille
Jimmy's Hideaway
Top of the Pot (at the Lobster Pot)
Fanizzi's
I want to try Ten Tables and Bubala's next time. My sister loves Napi's.
Sesuit Harbor Cafe- Dennis MA
The food was great! The view fantastic (if a tad chilly). The lobster roll was an enormous amount of lobster and a good lobster to mayo ratio. A deal for the amount of lobster she got. I can't wait to go back.
Gina's by the Sea - E. Dennis
Yes, CCG...I thought so! I spent many good years at Joe Mac's, too. In fact, I still had a t-shirt until recently, if you can believe it. I had a nice lunch yesterday with phelana at Sesuit Cafe. The food was terrific. Then I went to Mayflower Beach...gorgeous.
'Epitome' of Cape Cod restaurant?
The Pearl on Nantucket does an Asian-themed wok fried lobster. It's very popular and there would be a foodie riot if they took it off the menu. Very $$$$ though.
Hangar B Eatery on Chatham, MA
Yes! My Red Flannel hash was divine! And the Softie BLT looked amazing! I can't wait to go back.
Gina's by the Sea - E. Dennis
And I share both your feelings! But wait, hasn't Gina's been around a lot longer than '79? I swear I went their as a kid, when we'd fight over whether to go to Rose's or Gina's (before the by-the-sea was added)??? I also look forward to going pre-season! Good review.
New in Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
I cannot wait to go! I love his food, and this location is a huge improvement!
March 2012: eating near Brewster on the Cape
Chatham Fish, at The Cornfield on Rt 28.
March 2012: eating near Brewster on the Cape
Fin is great on 6A in Dennis. They are open.
'Epitome' of Cape Cod restaurant?
You mean the Beachcomber in Wellfleet? They always close Labor Day Weekend, so it's probably out for this group. If the weather is nice, definitely Sesuit Cafe for lunch. I agree, a drive down 6A is perfect. It is so beautiful!!! Stop at Grey's Beach (as suggested) in Yport, or Howes St Beach or Cold Storage (Dennis). September is the best.
Worst of the Cape?
Well said, CCG. Cape Cod is not the vast gastronomic wasteland. You just have to know where to go and where to avoid.
New on the Mid-Cape this Fall
In Harwichport news: Bonatt's is being taken over (again) by real Bonatt's! Maybe the meltaways will be better now. They got small and dry. Not a huge fan of their breakfasts, but they were okay. I miss the old Bonatt's at the corner of Rt 28 and Bank St.
Most Memorable Cape Cod Meal of 2011 and Your 2012 Dining Plan?
Yes, LOVE Hangar B! I do like Mahoney's and also Fanizzi's. Sure, they haven't reinvented the culinary wheel, but they are both very good dining experiences, IMHO. I like the bar-like atmosphere and the view at F (I don't drink beer, but I understand your disappointment). I worked at a small restaurant/bar in a basement (not as weird as it sounds!) and there was just no room for any kegs. Maybe that's Fanizzi's story?? Every time I have attempted to go to Karoo, and it's always off-season but not dead of winter, it is closed! Dying to try it. I always search out phelana and CCG's posts as well.
Can't stop thinking about Cape Cod!! Need suggestions for summer seafood near Brewster.
Farmer's market Tuesdays at Pisces in Chatham??? I did not know that! Thanks!
Post the Three Favorite Things You Ate in a Restaurant in So. NE in 2011
In no particular order:
1) Red Flannel Hash and poached eggs at Hangar B in Chatham.
2) Butternut Squash salad at Ocean House in Dennisport
3) Braised short ribs of beef at Queequeg's on Nantucket
Excellent Northern Italian on Cape Cod
Sí, our next spot! I have eaten there and liked it, but it was years ago. Now it's in my 'hood!
Jack's Out Back II, Y-port MA
Gracias, CCG. I was wondering about The Optimist Cafe, too!
Jack's Out Back II, Y-port MA
I will be on the Cape for the weekend of Dec 10-11 and was wondering if anyone knows if Jack's is open then. I now it's not as fun as when Jack was alive, serving a side of surly sarcasm, but I will be in the neighborhood. If Jack's isn't open, any other recommendations? Keltic Kitchen isn't exactly in the neighborhood, but I know it is a CH fave. We'll be staying in Cummaquid. Thanks.
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Keltic Kitchen
415 Rte 28, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Wellfleet/Eastham in November?
Good rec on the Beacon Room, CCG. I know..you and phelana are not big fans of Mahoney's. I love the Impudent Oyster. Squire, too, for that matter (for casual).
Oh, and I guess PB Boulangerie is still open for dinner because my friend worked there last night (it's Beajoulais Noveau season!).
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Beacon Room
23 West Rd, Orleans, MA 02653
Impudent Oyster
15 Chatham Bars Ave, Chatham, MA 02633
Wellfleet/Eastham in November?
I second Blackfish. In Orleans there is Abba, and Mahoney's.
Cape bay Scallops and Lobster meat at Joe's Fish & Lobster
$20 a pound for scallies is a deal! The Nantucket Bays are also $20/pound out here on Nantucket, and they were $25/pound at Chatham Fish when I stopped in last week. Mmmmm...they are good!
The Corner Store in Chatham
I was dying of thirst last week and stopped in there for the first time in 20 years. I was expecting a "store" and was surprised it was really a take-out food place. The menu looked good, and they were busy, but I just grabbed a water, I would definitely go back and try it!
Nantucket lunch/dinner recs for weekend in November
There are still a lot of places open here on Nantucket. You still need a reservation on weekends. For less "fancy" I like Center Street Bistro and Lola 41 (downtown), and Pi Pizzeria and Pazzo out of town. Although, last night we ate at Arno's (41 Main St, downtown) and it was really great. I hadn't set foot in there for 20 years. We ate all appetizers/first courses. They all looked really good. I had olive tapenade and my date had the house salad to start. Then I had seared sea scallops and he had the sliders (2). We had a side of crispy fried onions, too. The wine-by-glass menu was very extensive (maybe 10 of each: white and red). For the more spendy night try American Seasons or Le Languedoc (but sit downstairs in the bistro). I think Black Eyed Susan's is still open, too.
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Lola 41
15 S Beach St, Nantucket, MA 02554
American Seasons
80 Center St, Nantucket, MA 02554
Oysterfest?
Ha! Funny. We knew each other pre-CH. We are two friends. No love connection, although "ciclista" is both masculine and feminine in Spanish, FYI...
