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Movin’ on through….

We were invited to attend the premier of the Apple TV movie CODA held last night at the Gloucester Cinema. The theater was packed with a wide variety of people with ties to the movies and the story of a teenage girl finding her way as a talented singer in a family where only she can hear. The writer/director Sian Heder described her work as a “love letter to Gloucester” and I think you will agree. Shot in Gloucester in 2019, you will see familiar sights and faces and connect with the struggles of the fishermen. Contemporary story lines will strike a chord and the main characters are well developed.

CODA is an acronym for Child of Deaf Adults but this is not thrown in your face as you watch the story develop. It also means an ending and this is the implication I found myself thinking about throughout the movie. I was surprised by the emotions the story evokes: we laughed heartily and felt a little tearful as well. It is a great story and I highly recommend you find a way to see it when it is released on Apple TV and to movie theaters on August 13 2021.

The after party was held at Mile Marker One and the chef and staff knocked it out of the park. Food stations were set up with hors d oeuvres inlcuding shrimp and flatbread pizzas. The staff was plentiful supplying drinks and restocking the food. It was a great setting for the cast and crew to enjoy the fruits of their labors. The LA premiere cannot be held due to COVID concerns out there, and director Sian Heder noted Gloucester’s premiere was THE premiere. It was an honor to attend and PLEASE do yourself a favor and watch the movie!

Those that know and love the blog and have been with us through the years know every summer we expose the worst in the country lobster roll violations.

Little did I know that this year it would come from none other than my favorite brand.

Please for the love of god people, understand that the lobster roll is the most perfect of foods in its purest form. The simplicity, the perfection of the lobster meat, split top bun and either Mayo or butter. Everything else is a major violation not least of all being green leafy filler.

Previous abominations over the years-

JUST WHEN I GET OUT OF THE LOBSTER ROLL RATING GAME, ONE SO HORRENDOUS COMES ALONG THAT IT PULLS ME BACK IN.

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Joey Ciaramitaro

THIS MAY LOOK LIKE AN AWESOME LOBSTER ROLL BUT IT MISSES ON JUST A COUPLE KEY POINTS.

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Joey Ciaramitaro

IN ALL THE YEARS OF READING DUMB “BEST LOBSTER ROLL” ARTICLES I’VE NEVER SEEN SUCH AN ABORTION AS THE ONE LAURIE WILSON WROTE FOR OPEN TABLE

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Joey Ciaramitaro

PULLED PORK LOBSTER ROLL? GET OUTTA HERE!!!!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Joey Ciaramitaro

RATING AND RANTING- THE LOBSTER ROLLS FROM TASTING TABLE’S LOBSTER ROLL RUMBLE

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Joey Ciaramitaro

A PREEMPTIVE LOBSTER ROLL REFRESHER COURSE BEFORE ANYONE GETS ALL CRAZY

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Joey Ciaramitaro

BASTARDIZED LOBSTER ROLL ON TAP TODAY AT GLOUCESTER GOURMET

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Joey Ciaramitaro

WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE???? ANOTHER LOBSTER ROLL DISASTER FROM SOME BROADS IN CALIFORNIA

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Joey Ciaramitaro

AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE- HOW TO F^@K UP A LOBSTER ROLL

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Joey Ciaramitaro

We discovered the parking lot at Halibut Point State Park has reopened, although construction there is still underway. It looks very different and is honestly a little confusing so take care to follow the signs when you go. The pathway we have always taken from the lot to the path down to the quarry is no longer available directly from the parking area. It appears the bathroom building is not directly available from the lot either, as least for now. Construction continues down there and seems to have a way to go to completion, but the lot is now available. See you on the trails!

SATURDAY JULY 24th COMPLIMENTARY FINE WINE TASTINGS @ SAVOUR!

WHAT: Join us this Saturday, JULY  24th for a special complimentary wine tasting with the owner-wine importer Harry Zarkades of Main Street Wines distributors.  Harry will be pouring an exciting lineup of very fine special wines from Washington, Oregon, France and Italy, 6 bottles that may be new to your palette.  As always, the tasting is elevated by tasters using our imported Riedel stemware.  

WHY:  The opportunity to introduce tasters to wines that have distinctive qualities…unique grape varietals from ascending and prized wine regions, wines of noteworthy complexity… the perfect occasion to experience the new.      

WHO: Main Street Wines, owner & wine merchant Harry Zarkades together with Savor’s Kathleen Morgan have assembled a notable group of acclaimed vintners and small artisan producers whose wines deserve this special showcase.

WHEN: This Saturday, July 24th, from 1 to 3pm at Savour 

HOW: Savour’s Saturday tastings are complimentary as is parking in Savor’s lot behind the store with rear entrance.

Saturday’s Fine Wine Tastings Selections:

Octapoda Chardonnay, CA 

Duck Pond Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, OR 

Firriato “Jasmin” Zibbibo, Mt Etna, Sicily 

Rosaline Rose, Provence Fr

Firriato “La Sabbie Dell” Etna, Mt Etna, Sicily

Dead Canyon Ranch, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington

Adding to the Main Street Wines Saturday tasting is Savour’s Everyday Tech Tastings at the North Shore’s Only – Digital Wine Machine.

Just added 20 new wines for August to sample and yes, complimentary …the occasion to try a diverse collection of seasonally paired wines, whites – reds – rose enjoyed with Riedel imported stemware to taste at your pace. All wines are paired with food recommendations from Kathleen. The wine machine is a breeze to use.

Please Note: If you aren’t fully vaccinations, we ask you wear a mask when not tasting wines.  Thank you for this accommodation for our mutual well-being. 

Thanks you,
                                                                                   Kathleen & the Savour team                                     
                        Savour Wine & Cheese  l  76 Prospect St.  l  Gloucester l  978. 282 .1455    
                                                    savourwineandcheese.com

Jimmy and Pat did a piece on Ripple On The Water about a month ago.

Eloise asked if we could go out for dinner and I figured it was a perfect night to give it a shot.

Boy am I happy we did. While a lot of the other Essex restaurants serve excellent standard fried clams and baked haddock, Ripple On The Water is doing creative flavorful dishes not lacking for any punch!

Like The Pig wings:

The Spring Rolls:

The Room Is Beautiful:

The View Is Fantastic Overlooking the Essex River and Essex Landing

The Tuna Poke Was Excellent and Tuna Nachos as well. I devoured them without taking photos, sorry.

74 Main St, Essex, MA 01929

(978) 768-6320

Front row seats….

If you listen to the GloucesterCast, you know that new-to-GloucesterCast-guests are asked for their choices of Death Row Meals and Subs. These choices need to come from an establishment and not someone’s personal kitchen. We have been asked to share the results.

An unscientific tally indicates that Virgilios St. Joe’s (including Chicken St. Joe’s) is the most popular choice with Destinos Cheesesteak as a close second. Sclafanis Italian comes in third for subs.

Dinner choices were more wide ranging but the local favorites include Hangar Steak at the Franklin, Bolognese at Tonno and clams at Causeway.

Here’s the sheet for your own perusal! What are your choices?