Category: Eats

Caveman Chili!

Posted on by Matthew Green

What hot food do they sell at The Cave? Caveman chili, of course!

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If those ingredients look good to you, you’ll love the way they taste!

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This chili is NOT your run-of-the-mill generic chili. I tried some the other day, and found that it has a more well-rounded flavor than most chili I have tried.  Maybe it’s the combination of the high-quality meat and the cheese… or the wine! I just know it’s really tasty. Only mildly spicy, which is the way I like it. I’m sure it would also be great with some Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce, if you want more kick to it!

When I stopped in, they were out of their 4-cheese macaroni and cheese, which sounds amazing too.   I have to stop by some morning before it sells out and get some! I’m betting that the chili and the mac-and-cheese go together really well.

Get it at The Cave, 44 Main St. in Gloucester.  Plus, they always have tasty samples of cheese and/or other goodies available.

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– Fr. Matthew Green

Confections

Posted on by Kimsmithdesigns

A chocolate fairy dropped off these delectable confections this morning.

Felicia Ciaramitaro confections

Clockwise, beginning with lower left corner: Italian Chocolate Almond  Wafer Cookies, Baba Rum Cakes, and Nutella Brownie

 

Coming Soon To Ipswich- SALT KITCHEN & RUM BAR

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

In the location of the Former Stone Soup Café. on the opposite corner of Choate Bridge Pub. 1 Market Street Ipswich MA

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NOW under renovations!

OPENING

FEBRUARY 2013

From their Facebook Page-

Here is a great shot of how the bar is coming. Kitchen is being detailed this week and a lot of electrical and plumbing being done. We seem to be right on schedule!

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Follow them on Facebook Here

Yo! Orange Leaf Coming To Gloucester MA- You Heard It Here On Good Morning Gloucester

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Someone I may or not be related to through marriage is a freak for Pink Berry and and even bigger freak for Orange Leaf.  She broke the news that Gloucester is getting an Orange Leaf at the location in Walgreen’s Plaza that has been a shell of a building and where the filtered water shed used to be located.

102 Rogers Street, Gloucester MA

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From the website-

Who We Are

Simply put, Orange Leaf is America’s Frozen Yogurt™. We believe that the average American wants to make healthier decisions, but will most likely not make the healthier decision when given the choice between a rich and creamy traditional frozen dessert and an icy, bland frozen yogurt. At Orange Leaf, we provide you with decadent flavors reminiscent of your childhood trips to the local dessert shop as well as fruit-based flavors that will suit even the most health conscious individuals.

Just like our flavor choices, the toppings bar is a place where you become the master of your dessert. From fresh fruits and nuts to brownie bites and chocolate syrup, the possibilities are endless!

What sets us apart

Orange Leaf is one of the most demanded brands in our industry because of the superior taste and texture of our product and our family-oriented, visually uplifting environment. These combined characteristics create a fun and enriching destination to be enjoyed by friends and family alike.

Our franchisees love us because of our intense commitment to being the most pro-franchisee company in the industry. We provide outstanding support that our franchisees need to succeed at a fraction of the cost of our competition.

The House of Mitch- Enough Already!

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

OK OK OK, I Submit!

For a couple years now I’ve been hearing from my buddy Mark Ring that the best deal in town was The House of Mitch for lunch.  Not just him a few other people who I consider inside insiders of what’s what around G-Town.

When you grow up in Gloucester and someone mentions the House of Mitch you don’t automatically think great lunch, but see that’s where you’d be wrong. 

Scallop plate $8.95 and you can barely finish it.  Haddock, fried shrimp, you name it, a ton of freshly seafood fried up and under $10.

You’re just gonna have to put any pre-concieved notions that you might have about the joint aside and see for yourself.  The place is clean, and Sheila is one of the most efficient friendly bartenders that you’ll ever meet.  We got hammered together one Saint Pattys Day in Southie years back with Mark and Kara Ring  a good egg that Sheila. 

You don’t have to drink booze just because you’re going in there either, they’d be happy to pour you a soda or a glass of milk (they must have milk for the mudslides, right?)

Oh and their chowder is freshly made and I’ve yet to see anyone serve a cup of chowder in a bowl the way they do at the House of Mitch.

Locals that know, know to go there.  You should check it out for yourself.

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New Pizza Joint- Mangia Pizza Just Opened

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Featuring Neapolitan Style Pizza- www.eatmangiapizza.com

158 Main St. Wenham MA

Passports Winter Wine Dinner January 24th

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Winter Wine Dinner with Chili Sullivan

1st course – Little Neck Clams in a Tasso Cream Sauce with a Garlic Crostini

Wine – White Cotes Du Rhone

2nd course – Bison Sausage over a Beet Puree

Wine- Barbera D’ Asti

3rd course– Mini Pork Shanks in a Root Vegetable & Guinness Demi Glace with Mashed Potato

Wine- Uncensored Red Blend

4th course –Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce.

Beverage- Framboise Lambic Raspberry Beer

Get your ressies-

(978)281-3680

Christmas in Tjome, South of Oslo From Pat Morss

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey:

A bit late, but a few photos from our trip to my Norwegian wife’s sister and family for Christmas in Tjome, south of Oslo.  The food and drink are familiar to us here and go on for three days starting Christmas eve.  I’ll skip the family photos except for 3 generations of women, my wife, our daughter, and her grandmother 94.  The “lighthouse” is national historic re-creation of the original many centuries old “fire in a basket” at Verden’s Ende (World’s end) – I got a hazy sun instead.

Best, “Pat” Morss

Gloucester Breakfast- Sugar Mags

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

I hadn’t been to Sugar Mag’s in what seemed like forever.

You gotta try this breakfast sandwich-

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Community Stuff 1/11/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Hi Joey,

I’ve seen the flyer for the Northeast Seafood Coalition/Cape Ann Brewing Co. beer and local seafood dinner on GMG, but wanted to provide more information for readers. 

The Northeast Seafood Coalition is a non-profit organization based in Gloucester that represents groundfish fishermen in New England on policy and regulatory matters.  We’re celebrating less popular (but very delicious) fish that’s caught locally and is sustainable. 

The Cape Ann Brewing Co. and the Northeast Seafood Coalition are teaming up on January 15 at 6:30pm to host an evening filled with local flavors.  We’re excited to offer a five course meal and each course paired with one of Cape Ann Brewing Co.’s fishermen’s brews.  Plus fisherman and musician Paul “Sasquatch” Cohan will perform! 

Now is a very important time to support local fishermen and NSC! The fish will be caught by local fishermen, and generously donated by Cape Ann Seafood Exchange. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Northeast Seafood Coalition, which will help NSC continue in our effort to find creative solutions that work to rebuild fish stocks while preserving family-owned fishing businesses, a diverse groundfish fleet and fishing communities across the Northeast.

Tickets for the 5-course meal are $50.00 and can be purchased by visiting the Cape Ann Brewing Co. or calling the NSC office at (978) 283-9992. We can’t wait to see everyone there! 

Have a great vacation!

Thank you,

Nick Brancaleone

Northeast Seafood Coalition

Old Gloucester Sea Food Recipes Circa 1932 Frank E Davis Fish Co Part 11- Herring

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Clark Dexter who dropped off this booklet filled with old fish recipes and some commentary from the man himself- Frank E Davis. The man who built the last building that was on I4C2- The Frank E Davis Fish Co.

This is the final post in the series

click the photos for the larger easier to read versions and click here for the other pages in the series

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Brewing Up Some Glosta Joe’s Perfect Storm Using A Keurig Single Cup Reusable Coffee Filter

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

At the dock I have a $20 cheapo coffee maker for when I can’t get to The Lone Gull or Cape Ann Coffee or Pleasant St but at the house The Mrs had been hinting that she wanted a Keurig. 

So being the romantic guy I am I bought her one for Christmas and also bought the Reusable K-Cup Coffee filter.  I hadn’t had much luck with coffee I like from those K-Cups and as you all know I’m a huge fan of Gloucester based coffee brewers Glosta Joe’s (no affiliation to me or our business at the dock BTW)  I just really like Misti and Larry’s Perfect Storm coffee.  I should mention you can buy it at Mamie’s Kitchen or The Cave Downtown or on their website www.glostajoes.com

Anyway let it be known that the reusable K-Cup filter worked flawlessly.  No mess, easy cleanup, much less cost per cup of coffee than buying those K-Cups from Keurig and I get to enjoy Glosta Joe’s Perfect Storm or my Starbucks Café Verona when I’m in the mood for something a little more chocolaty and strong.

If you haven’t tried Glosta Joe’s Perfect Storm and like a nice mellow breakfast blend that isn’t trying to kick you in the face, get down to the Cave or Mamie’s Kitchen or order up some online.

I figure after a couple of bags of buying your own coffee and brewing it in the Keurig using the reusable filter you will be saving money over the cost of buying those fairly expensive disposable one use K-Cups.

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Here it is on Amazon

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Old Gloucester Sea Food Recipes Circa 1932 Frank E Davis Fish Co Part 10- Halibut

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Clark Dexter who dropped off this booklet filled with old fish recipes and some commentary from the man himself- Frank E Davis. The man who built the last building that was on I4C2- The Frank E Davis Fish Co.

I’ll be posting a page or two a day-

click the photos for the larger easier to read versions and click here for the other pages in the series

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Old Gloucester Sea Food Recipes Circa 1932 Frank E Davis Fish Co Part 9- Shrimp

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Clark Dexter who dropped off this booklet filled with old fish recipes and some commentary from the man himself- Frank E Davis. The man who built the last building that was on I4C2- The Frank E Davis Fish Co.

I’ll be posting a page or two a day-

click the photos for the larger easier to read versions and click here for the other pages in the series

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Old Gloucester Sea Food Recipes Circa 1932 Frank E Davis Fish Co Part 8- Crabmeat

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Thanks to Clark Dexter who dropped off this booklet filled with old fish recipes and some commentary from the man himself- Frank E Davis. The man who built the last building that was on I4C2- The Frank E Davis Fish Co.

I’ll be posting a page or two a day-

click the photos for the larger easier to read versions and click here for the other pages in the series

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