These are just a few of the places where you might just find a friend or neighbor
enjoying a hearty evening meal with some local gossip...
Beef Wellington; Pollo Rellano; Beef Tostada; Mexican Pizza; Poached Salmon; Cheese
Tortalini; Corned Beef & Cabbage; Seafood Chowder...
can only describe the wide and creative menu at the Yardarm
Restaurant on Route 28 in Orleans. This is truly the melting pot restaurant, a
place where every seasoned local arrives after a sabbatical away from the outer Cape. The
lunch and dinner special entrees are varied each day, with a good old fashion creative
touch of home cooking. The Corn Beef & Cabbage is a winner, the vegetables are cooked
separately so that the entire entree isn't over burdened with salt. Menu items include
favorite Mexican entrees which will appease any hardy winter appetite. Great desserts too!
The triple layer chocolate cake and the best carrot cake I've tasted in a long time, will top off the outstanding entrees. I ate
them both!
Lunch & Dinner (508) 255-4840
Jerk Pork; Bouillabaisse; Straw & Hay; Saffron Scallops; Garlic Fettuccini; Hot
Spinach Dip; Blackened Meat Loaf; Sirloin Merlot...
served in the nautical atmosphere of the Courtyard
Restaurant & Pub on Route 28A in Cataumet. Having never tried Jerk Pork, I
made this my first entree. It consisted of marinated pork tenderloins grilled and served
with sweet potato sticks and seasonal vegetables. The Straw & Hay, sausages,
prosciutto, mushrooms and peas in a creamy Parmesan sauce served over green and white
fettuccini is a local favorite, influenced by a combination of Portuguese and Cape Verdean
cooking. Try the Saffron Scallops sautéed in a light saffron cream sauce then garnished
with bean thread noodles and red peppers served over white rice. Be sure to begin your
dinner with the Hot Spinach Dip, a combination of fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic,
spices and a mixture of cheese served warm with tortilla chips. Oh yes, the Blackened Meat
Loaf is truly blackened in a Cajun seasoning served under a mound of garlic mashed
potatoes. Join your friends in the lounge for a bit of gossip about the local fishing in
Cataumet. But remember there isn't any need for fish stories here, you'll hear plenty at
the bar.
Lunch - Dinner (508) 563-1818
For those who plan some off- Cape shopping along Route 3...
visit one of my favorite regional restaurants, Paisano's
Ristorante at Route 106 & 27 (just minutes off of Route 3 at exit 9) in Kingston.
Paisano's is a total non-smoking atmosphere with over 32 outstanding menu entrees. Try the
Charcoal Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, topped with garlic butter for starters. Then on to
the Antipasto Bar, with Caesar Salads made to order by Chef Carlo. Shrimp and Scallop Fra
Diavolo, sautéed with garlic, scallions and mushrooms; Chicken & Shrimp Porto Fino,
sautéed in red wine, lemon and garlic; Veal & Shrimp Porto Fino, medallions of veal
and two jumbo shrimp sautéed in red wine, lemon and garlic sauce; Beef Braciola, tender
flank steak seasoned with garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts, then rolled, tied and
simmered slowly in plum tomato sauce are some sample menu entrees... all under $9.95.
Shopping and excellent dining all in one day.
Lunch - Dinner seven days (617) 582-1022
For those wishing to plan dinner parties, may I suggest a visit to Sydenstricker Glass Galleries on Route 6A in Brewster. I found the
most decorative serving plates that will compliment any colorful entree. The multitude of
pastel color will have you buying entire sets for special lunch, dinner entrees and
desserts. Great for gifts too! Open 7 days, (508) 385-3272
Restaurants & Inns Revue, a 60-minute video
showcase of Cape Cod restaurants, cooking with chefs, overview of the decor and ambiance.
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