Sclafani’s Bakery Bread, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

My View of Life on the Dock
Much like the Danvers store there were plenty of cashiers on hand and check out was a breeze. The staff is very well trained and helpful. My guess is that they are trained that if you make eye contact with them that they are supposed to ask if you need help finding something because every single employee I looked at asked how they could help.
As I was leaving the store with my three small bags of groceries a young man asked if he could carry my groceries to my truck. I didn’t need the help but I imagine that women with children or elderly folks would really appreciate this service.
If you listened to the video interview the Director of Operations Manager David tells us they hired over 270 new Gloucester employees. That’s pretty damn good. I understand that these aren’t the highest paying jobs but when you see these teenagers dressed in ties and well groomed showing up for work it’s a whole lot better than seeing them kicking around unemployed on the street.
If a family of four spent an average of $200 per week on groceries before Market Basket came to town, that bill will be reduced by at least $50 per week. That’s $2600 per year which goes directly back into Gloucester households. For some folks that’s a tax bill for the year.
Gloucester Crossing Market Basket, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

It’s out of focus I know, but it’s every bit as devilish as it looks. Madonna Mia!
Pleasant St Tea and Coffee Company Dessert, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Sclafani’s has cannoli available every day and more pastry on Saturday.
Sclafani’s Bakery Cannoli $1.75, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


From Good Egg Sandy Farrell-
Hi Joey and GMG, We have our third and last Seafood Throwdown coming up this Thursday, October 8th at 4pm, (an earlier start because of the season.) This event will help close the 2009 Cape Ann Farmer’s Market. Our contestants include Team Passports with returning Chef Eric Lorden at the lead and he will be going head to head with Team Lobsta Land and Chef Corey Grammas. Our event will again be emceed by Linda Amero, the Diva of Duncan Street and the judges will be the Rev. Wendy Fitting of Gloucester’s Independent Christian Church and Rockport’s Nancy Goodman from Wellspring. As usual, no one knows what the secret ingredient will be, so we hope you will be able to join us to find that out as we share an afternoon of fun, entertainment, and education. Thanks! Sandy
Do I need words to describe how delicious and hearty and freakin fantastic the soups are at Last Stop? No, I don’t think so.
Last Stop Variety Greek Minestrone Soup With Feta, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

There’s no wonder that George’s Coffee Shop is always busy. They offer great food at reasonable prices and I’ve ALWAYS had not good, but EXCEPTIONAL service.
George’s Coffee Shop Amadama French Toast, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
George’s Irish Breakfast, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Great Gloucester Burger War- Elliotts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Great Gloucester Burger War- Elliotts, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
While expensive, you get what you pay for and this burger was OUTSTANDING from top to bottom. The bun- awesome, the thick bacon- awesome, the brie cheese-awesome, the smoked apple slices-awesome, the burger was cooked to perfection. It was served with fries that rival the Joey Fries at Passports but they give it a twist with the shaved Parmesan.
Great Gloucester Burger War- Culina Cafe $6.38 Including Tax, originally uploaded by captjoe06.


It was good enough to post twice. Plus I gotta give Jeremy some face time on the blog every once in a while. There ya go Jeremy!
Passports Meatloaf Sandwich, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
Here’s Charlie’s Place Thousand Island Burger for $8.45 with tax
Don’t forget we would love to post your Gloucester Burger pictures. Just drop us a comment and we will let you know how to submit it. Try to get the receipt in the pic.
Great Gloucester Burger Wars- Charlies Place Thousand Island Burger, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Passports Meatloaf Sandwich, originally uploaded by captjoe06.
The Great Gloucester Burger War- Star Checks In With Her Supreme Burger Review, originally uploaded by captjoe06.