Brilliance…

My View of Life on the Dock
Brilliance…



For years, Danish culture has excelled at creating comfort at home through the long and dark winter months. In 2016 Denmark was rated as the happiest country in the world. When you consider how long their winters really are, this becomes an even more remarkable feat. How did they do it? With hygge. There is no direct translation of hygge in English, but itโs been defined as a quality of coziness and comfort to help cultivate oneโs well-being. ย As we hunker down for winter with Covid, it might be time to take some lessons from the Danes.ย
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As of October 30, 2021, the Massachusetts no name storm power outages tally 92,600 dipping below 100,000 for the first time.
Gloucester Fishermen Boys Soccer away game vs. Danvers was **NOT ** called off last evening ahead of game due to the forecast.
*Author note- updated- apologies for typo. Game on
The repair crews carry on as they brace for foul weather and high winds.


It’s been perfect for comfort food these last few days which we found served to perfection at the Village Restaurant in Essex recently. The apple cider sangria was very refreshing and I loved the French Onion soup. Jim had the fish stew and broiled seafood combo. I had the chicken parm. It was perfect for the damp chilly fall evening. Thank you Village!






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The surf is still noisy, but the nor’easter has passed out to sea. Back to the daily walk (we were fortunate not to lose power or have damage).









After the storm

Have we not discussed how outrageous the Serenitee Reward card is? Just this week alone they loaded two free $10 rewards on the card to use on rainy days. Then you get a free entrรฉe loaded on your card to use during your birthday month.
Absolutely tremendous value and it cost’s NOTHING to sign up. It’s literally all rewards for free!

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The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is check in using your Serenitee Rewards App or put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:
2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert
3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter
5,500 points = Free Entrรฉe
But thereโs more…
Don’t want to worry about remembering your Rewards Card? The Serenitee Rewards App offers all the functionality of a Rewards Card and more! It is available to download for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
If you’re prefer a phyical Rewards Card, simply:

Pre-dawn…


Ordering for the weekend is live-

NEVER MISS SAVOUR COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, THE OCCASION TO EXPERIENCE YOUR PERSONAL TASTING, WHEN YOU VISIT, AT YOUR CONVENIENCE.ย ย

WHAT:ย Inviting your personal โtechโ wine tasting, the occasion to sample up to 20 fine wines using our Digital Wine Machine, throughout the day, Tuesday thru Saturday, at your convenience.ย Using this โdigital tasterโ, unique on the North Shore, couldnโt be easierโฆand
itโs complimentary. ย

WHY: For your sensory enjoymentโฆa wineโs color in the glass, the array of aroma, what tastings revealโฆlearning about each wine.
>new fine wine selections are regularly added, the opportunity to sample wines new to you.
>sip fine wine with imported Riedel glassware
>Ask Kathleen for wine to food pairing recommendations
>each wine is stocked below the wine machine
WHO: Just You & โThe Machineโ
WHEN: Whenever you visit – Tuesday to Saturday – during business hours, 11am to 6pm
HOW: Insert a plastic card into the slot, upper left side of each of the 4 units. Place glass
below a spout, and press the lit green button above the selected bottle โฆitโs a breeze.ย
A Sampling of New Wines Recently Added
Les Launes, Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone Valley, Delas, 2018 Alc. 14% Varietal: 100% Syrah, Alc. 14.0, Tasting: Black raspberries, sappy herbs, and Christmas spice notes, a elegant texture, and polished tannins. Pairs well: lamb, game (deer, venison), beef, Ratings: Jeb Dunnuck 91, specialist Southern Fr. grapes.
Allomi, The Hess Collection, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 , Alc. 14.4%
Tasting: red fruit, herbal notes complements a dense black cherry and blackberry core, bright acidity, full-bodied, smooth texture. Pair well: game, mature & hard cheese, lamb, cured meats Ratings: Wine Spectator 90, Wine Enthusiast 90, James Suckling 92
San Salvatore Falanghina, Campania, It, southern Italy white wine, Varietal: Falanghina, 2019, Alc. 13%, Tasting: This Campania white reveals the delicate interplay between blossom, nectarines and fresh herbs, exciting on the nose. The acidity is electric and really takes this through a wealth of layered stone fruit to a spicy finish. Ratings: James Suckling 92
Special Wines to Celebrate Halloween: From Tasmania, Australia
Devilโs Corner Pinot Noir 2019, Tasmania, Australia, Alc. 13%, Tasting: fruit forward, elegant dark cherry, raspberry, strawberry earthy oak red fruit, vanilla, pepper and dried cranberry. Rating: Wine Enthusiast 90
Devils Corner Chardonnay, 2020, Tasmania, Australia, Alc. 13%, Tasting: flavors of melon, peach, ginger and toasty oak nuances. It’s both corpulent and refreshing, linear and crisp, Rating: Wine Enthusiast: 92
Welcome your donation any amount (suggest $5) for Pathways for Children. Thank You!
Please Note:ย If you are not fully vaccinated, please wear a mask when not tasting wines.
Welcome all wearing masks for our mutual health and well-being. ย Thank you, Kathleen
Upcoming Savour-Saturday Guest Host
Wine Tastings in November!
Saturday, November 6th
2pm- 4pm
Casey Gruttadauria
Ideal Wine & Spirt
Saturday, November 13th
2pm-4pm
Gordon Alexander
Terrior Wines
Saturday, November 20th
Featuring Out Digital Wine Machine
ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย sample up to 20 fine wines ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Tuesday – Saturday
Saturday , November 27th
2pm -4pm
Patrick Walsh
Provence Wine Imports, Inc.ย
Savour Wine & Cheese ย l ย 76 Prospect St. ย l ย Gloucester l ย 978. 282 .1455



Over the past few weeks, I have been watching the progress Cheryl’s Signs has been making giving the World War II Memorial sign on the Boulevard a makeover. I asked if this was in preparation for Veterans Day, but she said it was part of a planned “refresh” for the signage. Progress was weather dependent so it took a few trips for her to complete the work. Nicely done! Thank you.




