Rudder Renovation Update 11/1/08

Holy Canoli Batman!  Did the cool folks at The Ruddah maximize the footprint on that lot or what?

Lone Gull Pirate ARRRRRRRR!!!!!!

Lone Gull gets into the Halloween spirit.

Lone Gull Halloween Ladybug!

The crazies that work at The Lone Gull got dressed up for Halloween.

Here’s Alissa- The Lone Gull Ladybug.   Hilarious!

Lone Gull Halloween Ladybug!, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


Cruiseport Seafood Casserole

Haddock, Shrimp, Scallops, Bread Crumbs, Buttah- YUM!

Cruiseport Seafood Casserole, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Mudiga Steak Sandwich At Fort Square Cafe

Delicious and Filling.  Matty says the secret is in using “The Good Oil” and plenty of cheese when you make the mudiga.  Excellent roll from Virgilio’s.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies At Alexandra’s Bread

Lobster Placemats Made With The Acorn Press

These lobster placemats can be purchased at The Sara Elizabeth Shop where Isabel Natti hand presses them with the Acorn Press.  Part II of our interview with Isabel Natti will be up at 9:00AM

Lobster Eating Tip From Mark Ring

Here’s a tip for you that Mark Ring shared with me.

After you steam your lobster snip the tips off the claws with some sturdy kitchen shears and drain the water out over the sink.  It will make the eating and clean up after dinner a snap and saves a mess.

Lobster Tip, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Andiamos Chicken Caponata $5.95

Chicken cutlets, with spinach, provolone cheese, and eggplant caponata.

Andiamos Chicken Caponata $5.95, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Twin Lights Postcards at Alexandra’s Bread

Alexandra being a fan of all things Twin Lights had these cool Twin Lights Postcards made up.  They are for sale at Alexandra’s Bread for  a meager 75 cents.  That’s short money Homie!  I’m thinking about buying a couple and framing them up for a cool piece of local art.

Twin Lights Postcards at Alexandra’s Bread

Alexandra’s Bread -Old School Goodness

When I stopped by Alexandra’s Bread the other day I noticed the lack of high tech kitchen gadgetry. Everything is done old school.   This scale is out back and when I saw it I initially thought it was just for show until Alexandra started weighing out portions of dried cranberries on it.

No digital scale here baby, just Old School Goodness!

Restaurant Week Extended For Dogbar- From Sheila Nicastro

Hi,

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Dogbar has two new chefs for the winter and one is the head chef from the Rudder (he will return when they open for the season).  We have a new menu attached and the food is amazing.   Please come check it out.  Also, there is a menu attached for this weeks “Restaurant Week” that will be extended thru this Sunday 10/26 ~ 3 course meal for a fixed price of $25.08.  Please pass the menu around.   Thanks!

Cape Ann Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Options, all available for $25.08 per person (gratuities, tax, beverages not included) from October 19 through October 24, 2008:

Customers will choose one item from the following Appetizers, Entrees, and Desserts.

Appetizers

  • Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque
    with a Cider Reduction
  • Roasted Squash and Chicken puffs
    Butternut Squash and Shredded Chicken in a Flaky Puff with a Maple Butter Drizzle
  • Caesar Salad
    Romain Lettuce, Homemade Croûtons and Zesty Caesar Dressing

Entrees

  • Statler Chicken Breast
    Stuffed with an Apple, Walnut and Sweet Bread Stuffing served with Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Roasted Pork Tenderloin
    with Caramelized Onions and Fennel, Squash Risotto and a Sweet Fennel Cream Sauce
  • Pan Seared Cashew Encrusted Haddock
    served with Garlic Spinach and a Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Pasta Primavera
    Fresh Local Vegetables and Pasta Sautéed with a Garlic-White Wine Butter Sauce

Desserts

  • Daily Selection
  • Turtle Cheese Cake

The Alexandra’s Bread Interviews Part III

Click the picture to view the video

Twin Lights Postcards and Folly Cove Designers Represented at Alexandra’s Bread

The Alexandra Bread Interviews Part II Video Click To Play

Alexandra Bread Company Part II.   See what is inside the walls of this stunningly beautiful Gloucester business.

Alexandra’s Bread Lobster Buoy Decorations From Lunenburgh

Alexandra and John spend time in Lunenburgh where they discovered these cool lobster buoy decorations.  I’ve been sayinng it over and over since walking through the other day.  The whole bakery is visually beautiful.  There is so much to look at and eat.  The couple ought to go into design because they obviously have a great eye for beauty and simplicity.