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The Canteen for Wonderful Take Out (or Eat In) Options in Provincetown

We had a bunch of excellent meals from The Canteen on our last trip to Provincetown. We highly recommend this wonderful spot if you are visiting our special place by the sea.

One of the best pieces of news we heard before arriving in town was that The Canteen was open year-round. They're open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – and they deliver! "What more could you ask?" you say. "Great food," we say and they deliver on that wish as well.

It was rather cold on our visit, so we really appreciated the rotating list of wonderful soups they offered. The one above is a spring minestrone.

We had to try it, since we had just finished one of our Fresh & Local newspaper columns about minestrone and had ended it with information about a spring version! This one was rich and lovely.

We told you about their great lobster rolls and fabulous clam chowder the first time we reported on this gem by the sea.

Another favorite was a soup with greens and chicken meatballs.

Of course we had sandwiches too. The Cod Bánh Mì was a big hit with us. Since we were not always on the same eating schedule, they were gracious about preparing a deconstructed version of Ed's favorite pulled pork sandwich that we could reconstruct when he was ready to enjoy it.

There are a few seats out front and a larger seating area in the rear. Like many outside eating places in Provincetown, The Canteen is dog friendly. So if you're day-tripping with a furry pal, grab a seat and send one of your group inside with your order for great food. You'll get a number and the staff will find you when it's ready.

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June 14, 2017
Grotto – Don’t Overlook This Longtime Boston Gem

We love the city in summer. We've been enjoying more lunches out this season and have a list of old favorites to revisit. Grotto (map) was at the top of that list. (We've even had a Post-it note on our kitchen mirror for awhile that says, "Lunch at Grotto.")

We arrived right at opening on a Thursday afternoon in late July and were pleased to see the tiny basement level space full of happy eaters before we left.

Bolognese: Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef

We chose two $15 a la carte "Secondi" items from the lunch menu that we would both be happy to share. On the current menu, at lunch, you can order a la carte or have two courses for $23 or three courses for $28. Dinner is also a great value with two prix fixe options at $35 and $40.

Spaghetti: Meatballs & Grotto's insanely fabulous tomato sauce

It should be said that Penny makes great meatballs and Ed grew up with an Italian Mother and Grandmother who set his standard for fabulous sauce. We were both enamored with Grotto's versions of these classics.

Since it opened in 2003, this is a place that we have recommended to people who ask for a romantic but inexpensive restaurant with good food.

We've suggested it as an alternative to North End restaurants when someone wants great Italian-American food. And we've listed it as the place to reserve for special days.

It's that simple, little neighborhood spot where you can drop in for lunch or dinner and know you'll have a great meal at a good price. The wine list is a great match for the food and, again, is priced to please.

The service was warm and the jazz soundtrack was pleasing. Everything about the place called for a return visit soon. And, perhaps, the gathering of a group for Grotto's next Big Night event or their Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes.

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August 18, 2016
Grotto – Don’t Overlook This Longtime Boston Gem

We love the city in summer. We've been enjoying more lunches out this season and have a list of old favorites to revisit. Grotto (map) was at the top of that list. (We've even had a Post-it note on our kitchen mirror for awhile that says, "Lunch at Grotto.")

We arrived right at opening on a Thursday afternoon in late July and were pleased to see the tiny basement level space full of happy eaters before we left.

Bolognese: Tagliatelle, San Marzano tomatoes, Lamb, Pork, Beef

We chose two $15 a la carte "Secondi" items from the lunch menu that we would both be happy to share. On the current menu, at lunch, you can order a la carte or have two courses for $23 or three courses for $28. Dinner is also a great value with two prix fixe options at $35 and $40.

Spaghetti: Meatballs & Grotto's insanely fabulous tomato sauce

It should be said that Penny makes great meatballs and Ed grew up with an Italian Mother and Grandmother who set his standard for fabulous sauce. We were both enamored with Grotto's versions of these classics.

Since it opened in 2003, this is a place that we have recommended to people who ask for a romantic but inexpensive restaurant with good food.

We've suggested it as an alternative to North End restaurants when someone wants great Italian-American food. And we've listed it as the place to reserve for special days.

It's that simple, little neighborhood spot where you can drop in for lunch or dinner and know you'll have a great meal at a good price. The wine list is a great match for the food and, again, is priced to please.

The service was warm and the jazz soundtrack was pleasing. Everything about the place called for a return visit soon. And, perhaps, the gathering of a group for Grotto's next Big Night event or their Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photos: ©2016 Penny & Ed Cherubino

August 18, 2016
At The Market: Seta’s Cafe from Market to Brick and Mortar
Seta's Mediterranean Foods has quickly become a favorite with many farmers' market customers during the past few years. Now, she has opened Seta's Cafe at 271 Belmont Street in Belmont (map), and we want to wish her great success!

In a recent update on her facebook page, she announced, "If you happen to drive by and the mums are out- we are open for business." She has some lovely pots of mums she's placing outside the door when the cafe is open.

The menu will include the favorite items fans have taken home from the markets and those items will also be available for take out at the cafe. And, with the cafe it will be easier for Chef Seta to make a new batch when she sells out!

We were happy to see her Spinach Boreg better known around here as fabulous Seta Spinach Pie.

The cafe will also let her spread her wings and expand the options she can offer for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch.

If you would like to learn more about this talented woman and add reasons why you should get to Belmont soon, read Edible Boston's article about her, Seta's Rules to Cook By. They cover it in greater depth, but on her about page Seta explains:
- "Use no more than five ingredients to make a dish
- Buy from local farmers
- Eat/cook within season"
Sounds like a woman who grew her business at farmers' markets to us!

Seta, may all our readers find your new place and enjoy your food as much as we do! Congratulations on reaching this new phase of your business.

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October 17, 2013
At The Market: Seta’s Cafe from Market to Brick and Mortar
Seta's Mediterranean Foods has quickly become a favorite with many farmers' market customers during the past few years. Now, she has opened Seta's Cafe at 271 Belmont Street in Belmont (map), and we want to wish her great success!

In a recent update on her facebook page, she announced, "If you happen to drive by and the mums are out- we are open for business." She has some lovely pots of mums she's placing outside the door when the cafe is open.

The menu will include the favorite items fans have taken home from the markets and those items will also be available for take out at the cafe. And, with the cafe it will be easier for Chef Seta to make a new batch when she sells out!

We were happy to see her Spinach Boreg better known around here as fabulous Seta Spinach Pie.

The cafe will also let her spread her wings and expand the options she can offer for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch.

If you would like to learn more about this talented woman and add reasons why you should get to Belmont soon, read Edible Boston's article about her, Seta's Rules to Cook By. They cover it in greater depth, but on her about page Seta explains:
- "Use no more than five ingredients to make a dish
- Buy from local farmers
- Eat/cook within season"
Sounds like a woman who grew her business at farmers' markets to us!

Seta, may all our readers find your new place and enjoy your food as much as we do! Congratulations on reaching this new phase of your business.

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Top photo courtesy of Seta's Cafe, © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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October 17, 2013
At The Market: Seta’s Cafe from Market to Brick and Mortar
Seta's Mediterranean Foods has quickly become a favorite with many farmers' market customers during the past few years. Now, she has opened Seta's Cafe at 271 Belmont Street in Belmont (map), and we want to wish her great success!

In a recent update on her facebook page, she announced, "If you happen to drive by and the mums are out- we are open for business." She has some lovely pots of mums she's placing outside the door when the cafe is open.

The menu will include the favorite items fans have taken home from the markets and those items will also be available for take out at the cafe. And, with the cafe it will be easier for Chef Seta to make a new batch when she sells out!

We were happy to see her Spinach Boreg better known around here as fabulous Seta Spinach Pie.

The cafe will also let her spread her wings and expand the options she can offer for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or brunch.

If you would like to learn more about this talented woman and add reasons why you should get to Belmont soon, read Edible Boston's article about her, Seta's Rules to Cook By. They cover it in greater depth, but on her about page Seta explains:
- "Use no more than five ingredients to make a dish
- Buy from local farmers
- Eat/cook within season"
Sounds like a woman who grew her business at farmers' markets to us!

Seta, may all our readers find your new place and enjoy your food as much as we do! Congratulations on reaching this new phase of your business.

Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a birthday or wedding gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

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Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Photography: Top photo courtesy of Seta's Cafe, © 2011-2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino

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October 17, 2013
Dinner at Devon’s in Provincetown

During the past week, we have managed to have three breakfasts and one dinner at Devon's in Provincetown's East End. Just the thought of that puts big smiles on our faces.

Our favorite breakfast spot transforms itself each evening to become a white tablecloth, fine dining restaurant with food that would rank with the best in Boston.

We shared our meals because we both wanted the same dishes. Above is the Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut with Cannellini Beans, Pearl Onion, Baby Mustard Green Ragout over Grilled Picholine Olive Bread.

Penny thinks that owner Devon Ruesch and Chef Julia Moore understand that all that sea air makes for hungry diners. They have found ways to balance a meal with elements like that olive bread under the halibut. It soaked up the oniony broth and reminded us of our favorite part of French onion soup.

Here's the house brined, double thick cut, Berkshire pork chop with spiced peach gastrique, crispy spaetzle, over Swiss chard. Here, the wonderful base of spaetzle and chard filled in any empty spaces a big eater might have after gnawing the last morsel off the bone of that chop. Our bone returned to the kitchen as clean as our plates.

More good news on the Provincetown food scene is that Devon has opened a second place, Devon's Deep Sea Dive in the old Tips for Tops'n space on Bradford Street. He has kept some old favorites like the Portuguese Seafood Stew and updates classic seafood shack favorites with the best ingredients and a chef's touch to enhance the appeal.

Here's an archive post about breakfast at Devon's.

Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes At Devon's in Provincetown

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September 16, 2013
Dinner at Devon’s in Provincetown

During the past week, we have managed to have three breakfasts and one dinner at Devon's in Provincetown's East End. Just the thought of that puts big smiles on our faces.

Our favorite breakfast spot transforms itself each evening to become a white tablecloth, fine dining restaurant with food that would rank with the best in Boston.

We shared our meals because we both wanted the same dishes. Above is the Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut with Cannellini Beans, Pearl Onion, Baby Mustard Green Ragout over Grilled Picholine Olive Bread.

Penny thinks that owner Devon Ruesch and Chef Julia Moore understand that all that sea air makes for hungry diners. They have found ways to balance a meal with elements like that olive bread under the halibut. It soaked up the oniony broth and reminded us of our favorite part of French onion soup.

Here's the house brined, double thick cut, Berkshire pork chop with spiced peach gastrique, crispy spaetzle, over Swiss chard. Here, the wonderful base of spaetzle and chard filled in any empty spaces a big eater might have after gnawing the last morsel off the bone of that chop. Our bone returned to the kitchen as clean as our plates.

More good news on the Provincetown food scene is that Devon has opened a second place, Devon's Deep Sea Dive in the old Tips for Tops'n space on Bradford Street. He has kept some old favorites like the Portuguese Seafood Stew and updates classic seafood shack favorites with the best ingredients and a chef's touch to enhance the appeal.

Here's an archive post about breakfast at Devon's.

Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes At Devon's in Provincetown

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September 16, 2013
Dinner at Devon’s in Provincetown

During the past week, we have managed to have three breakfasts and one dinner at Devon's in Provincetown's East End. Just the thought of that puts big smiles on our faces.

Our favorite breakfast spot transforms itself each evening to become a white tablecloth, fine dining restaurant with food that would rank with the best in Boston.

We shared our meals because we both wanted the same dishes. Above is the Pan Seared Atlantic Halibut with Cannellini Beans, Pearl Onion, Baby Mustard Green Ragout over Grilled Picholine Olive Bread.

Penny thinks that owner Devon Ruesch and Chef Julia Moore understand that all that sea air makes for hungry diners. They have found ways to balance a meal with elements like that olive bread under the halibut. It soaked up the oniony broth and reminded us of our favorite part of French onion soup.

Here's the house brined, double thick cut, Berkshire pork chop with spiced peach gastrique, crispy spaetzle, over Swiss chard. Here, the wonderful base of spaetzle and chard filled in any empty spaces a big eater might have after gnawing the last morsel off the bone of that chop. Our bone returned to the kitchen as clean as our plates.

More good news on the Provincetown food scene is that Devon has opened a second place, Devon's Deep Sea Dive in the old Tips for Tops'n space on Bradford Street. He has kept some old favorites like the Portuguese Seafood Stew and updates classic seafood shack favorites with the best ingredients and a chef's touch to enhance the appeal.

Here's an archive post about breakfast at Devon's.

Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes At Devon's in Provincetown

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September 16, 2013
At the Market: July 4th Food Shopping

Shopping for fresh, local food for your holiday picnic, party, or a quiet dinner at home for July 4th can start at your local farmers' market. By now, most summer markets in the area are open or about to open. Here is our list of opening dates and schedules for the major markets around the center of Boston.

Beyond Burgers

We've been reporting on seafood options at the markets this season. You'll find stands from Red's Best, C & C Lobsters, Global Seafood, and Cape Cod Fish Share at markets around the area.

For a small feast, you might consider making Farmers' Market Lobster Rolls. Our recipe is at that link.

And, if you make it ahead, you might include a bit of the South in your Boston celebration with some pulled pork or chili with full-flavored pork from Stillman's. Or, if you're making burgers, grill some great lamb burgers with their ground lamb as a flavor option.

The Word from the Farms and Markets

Lily Carone from Atlas Farm says, "The strawberry picking will be done after the weekend – possibly not making another appearance at Copley on Tuesday. But blueberries from River Valley Farm are very close behind! (Maybe in time for the 4th!)" and "Tender, sweet broccoli is on the stand now – along with the different varieties of beets & carrots! It's been a long wait, and the carrots are sweeter than I remembered!"

Ben Sommer, Copley Square Farmers' Market Manager said, " This past week at the market I spied the first glimpse of summer squash, hiding out amongst the luscious greens, adding a splash of yellow to the farmer's display. That burst of yellow is a sign of summer and a hopeful symbol for the sun, which has been sorely missed these past few weeks."

Ben added, "Another sign of summer is over at Hamilton's Orchard's tent, where you can grab an ice cool lemonade and lay on the grass with other sunbathers in the heart of the city. The farmers have a practice of adding some fresh strawberries to these lemonades and shaking them up to get that added sweetness and flavor."

In Season, Right Now!

Eggs, meat, and fish are always in-season and available at more markets.

We also saw: tatsoi, cut herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil, and dill), hakurei turnips, fennel, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic scrapes, salad mix, lettuce, arugula, radishes, beets, scallions, kolrabi, bok choi, chard, small onions with green tops, snap peas, sweet peas, herbs, hot house tomatoes, and honey.

Get Some Before It's Gone!

Marshall's farm tweeted, "The last of our own Asparagus so make sure you get your fill."

Strawberries! Enjoy them now this could be the final week for some farms.

And, the rhubarb to match with the strawberries will soon disappear.

Coming Soon!

Blueberries and early raspberries – Peter Ward, Market Manager at Central Square, Cambridge said, he expected to see some raspberries (variety Prelude) this week.

And, as we reported last week, Barbara Hamilton from Hamilton Orchards hoped to have ripe berries around the Fourth of July.

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July 2, 2013