Seasonal Restaurants: Now it is our turn to enjoy!

Cape Cod & Southeastern Massachusetts

Now that the high season has ended, local foodies can look forward to eating out and cherish a casual lunch, a relaxed Sunday brunch or an outstanding dinner. For some of us foodies, those high season July and August months are excruciating. Here are just a few of the favorites recommended by many rejoicing diners who will travel throughout Cape Cod to savor the best before they close for the season.

 

Veal Mauro; Vegetarian Lasagna; Sautéed Escarole; Penne Donnini; Seafood Fra Diablo; Pan Seared Venison; Grilled Shrimp & Sopressata; Crème Brulee...

are Italian entrees served at Front Street, Commercial Street in Provincetown, not only are there two menus at this establishment but equally executed by chef/owner Donna Alberti. This is unusual to see two menus, Italian for the weekdays and Continental menu weekends. The Italian dishes are her first love since Donna's travels to Italy every year to attend cooking classes to discover more authentic recipes. Veal Mauro, a dish that highlights Provimi veal medallions floured, egg dipped and crisped in olive oil topped with Parma Prosciutto and melted Mozzarella served on a bed of Barilla pasta and sautéed Escarole. Outstanding!, as witnessed on my television show. Penne Donnini is a special dish, simple but outstanding for taste and texture, tossed with sauté of Escarole, beans and sweet sausage with all the right seasonings. The weekend entree of choice is the pan seared Venison with wild mushrooms and a juniper infused demi-glaze. Donna and I cooked up a specialty, Grilled Shrimp and Sopressata. You have to watch the TV show to discover the attention given to this entree. Colorful too! When at Front Street, please try the Crème Brulee, Donna discover some of the secrets from her last trip to Italy... a special gelatin that creates a light and smooth brulee unlike the heavy custard texture. I only tried two of these!
Dinner nightly/closed Tuesdays. (508) 487-9715

Lobster & Scallop Pie; Baked Lobster Pie; Sautéed Lobster; Fried Nuggets of Lobster; Lobster Tiffany; Baked Stuffed Lobster...

need I tell you more than just enjoy the Ebb Tide Restaurant in Dennisport now before they close their kitchen on Columbus Day! On my last visit with Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Wilson, I had the Lobster & Scallop Pie, a tasteful blend of lobster chunks and sweet scallops with sherry seasoned toasted bread crumbs, both Pam and Malcolm shared their Grand Marnier glaze roasted duckling and charcoal broiled swordfish with me and I reciprocated and had them taste just a bit of my treasured lobster scallop pie. The Lobster Tiffany is my next choice, lobster baked en casserole with garlic butter, mushrooms, Swiss and Mozzarella cheese. By the way, a nice touch is the sorbet between entrees, cold salad forks and coffee served properly by a well trained staff. Both Paul and Gail McCormick teach and director the Hospitality Management Program at the Cape Cod Community College. Malcolm gave his praise to this uncommon service and unmatched dining pleasure usually found only at four-star establishments. The Ebb Tide Restaurant will celebrate 40 years serving the dining public next year. There is definitely a reason why people from all over the world have made this restaurant a must during their visit to Cape Cod.
Open Mother's Day through Columbus Day. 88 Chase Ave., Dennisport. (508) 398-8733

Recently I visited for a breakfast, and this will soon to be a regular stop, is the Tea Shop, Mashpee Commons. If you are into teas... try some of the black tea blends... Asian Paradise, one sip of this tea and you will feel you are in paradise. Courtship Tea, a fine black tea with hint of ginger, English Breakfast, a blend of small leaf teas from India and Ceylon with a robust full flavored taste. You will also be tempted by the Green Teas, and do try the Dragon Whiskers or Sencha, a Japanese green tea, subtle mixture of sweetness, bitterness and fresh green scent. A popular tea in Japan. Take some time to ponder over the vast collection of tea pots. Breakfast and Lunch is served in a European cafe style atmosphere. My palate can resist the Scones with homemade Devonshire cream with fresh strawberry preserves. Catering available. Afternoon Tea.
Open daily. (508) 477-7261

 

As always, do everything in good taste,
John Rega, Restaurant & Food Commentator

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