Linguine with Baby Artichokes, Gorgonzola Crusted Tenderloin of
Beef, Black Pepper Couscous Crusted Native Tuna, Paella...
are just a sample of the 20 or so entrees at the Two Turtles Restaurant in
the historic Chatham Town House built in 1881. The Linguine is accompanied
with pancetta, black olives, roasted garlic and fresh picked herbs from
their garden. Save room for the Gorgonzola Crusted Tenderloins, in a merlot
sauce with garlic Anna potatoes and sauteed with seasonal vegetables. The
Two Turtles Paella is my favorite....sauteed mussels, clams, shrimp,
salmon, squid chicken and chorizo (pronounced chor-EE-zoh) a Portuguese
sausage , highly seasoned , coarsely ground pork sausage flavored with
garlic, chili powder.) sparks the flavor of this house specialty.
0pen Spring 'til November. Dinner nightly. 508- 945-1234.
Veal Mauro; Vegetarian Lasagna; Sauteed Escarole; Penne Donnini; Seafood
Fra Diablo; Pan Seared Venison; Grilled Shrimp & Sopressata; Creme 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 sauteed Escarole. Outstanding!, as
witnessed on my television show.
Penne Donnini is a special dish, simple but outstanding for taste and
texture, tossed with saute 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 Creme 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, Sauteed 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 shorbet 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 4 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
Marinated White Anchovies, Grilled Garlic Foccacia, Royal Thai Crab Cakes,
Grilled Garlic Marinated Chicken, Phyllo Boreks, Spit Roasted Pork Loin,
Cajun Shrimp and Welfleet Oysters with Linguine, Baked Saga Blue in Phyllo
Pastry...
How can 14 people decide what to select from such an eclectic menu? Well,
not only did we take one appetizer and entree from each page of the menu
but decide to try one entree of fish, poltry, beef, pork, shell fish,
salads, starches, soups and sample them all among 14 people. I selected the
Marinated white Anchovies, over a sample vinaigrette salad, topped with
shaved red onions and capers and continue with the Royal Thai Crab Cakes
with picante-chile cucumber vinaigrette and then on to the Garlic Marinated
Chicken, angel hair tossed with garlic, herbs, spinach and arugula on a bed
of lightly smoked tomato sauce accompanied the grilled chicken and roasted
vegetables (you may ask for your vegetables grilled) .Phyllo Boreks is a
combination of baby spinach, portabello duxelle with herbed chevre/ricotta
in a phyllo pocket, served with Bajan Choka, watercress pesto, cucumbers
and vegetables (a vegetarian entree).
One of us, we couldn't remember who ordered it, suggested the Spit Roasted
Pork Loin in molasses-cracked black pepper-balsamic marinade with
apricot-mango chutney accompanied with grilled sweet potatoes and seasonal
vegetables. These and the other 10 entrees are the creation of chef-owner
Steve Vining, a master at concocting a blend of spices and herbs from the
Atlantic Spice Co. in Truro that gives each entree a unique taste without
being objectionable. I wish there was more space to explain all the entrees
but may I suggest a visit before the year end when Vinings' Bistro in
Chatham closes.
595 Main St. Upstairs over the Gallery Building.
Reservations. 508-945-5033
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
There are several other seasonal restaurants that come highly recommend by
our television viewers and radio listeners. Experience them before they
close for the season: The Dome, Woods Hole; The Boatslip, Provincetown;
Regatta of Falmouth, Falmouth; The Eclectic Cafe, Hyannis; Champlains' at
the Bradford Inn, Chatham; Pleasant Bay Resort, Chatham; Brewster Fish
House, Brewster; Aesop's Tables, Welfleet and The Manse Inn, Brewster.
