Cape Ann MA

[Hugh DeMann]

We're off to Cape Ann for a week in Sept and know all the best clam places. We're also aware of the "fancy" spots - Duckworth's etc. Anything outside of those two categories and relatively inexpensive that's worth trying?
Thanks!

[capeanne]

you can get excellent sandwiches and soup to go or eat in at WillowRest on rte 127 past Add Gilb Hosp heading toward Annisquam ( also good local produce and some gourmet type kitchen staples like EVOO) Havent had breakfast there but they get alot of traffic. Also can get good sandwiches and some prepared foods appropriate for picnic or lunch at Duckworth Gourmet Bistro ( in the old Neds space on Washington Street) We did Market once and agree it is meh but I would go back for a change of pace...and we really enjoyed Franklin this week ...just seemed like the chef was really on. I like Passports for lunch ( likely because of the popovers)

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EVOO Restaurant
350 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02143

[StriperGuy]

Franklin Cafe

Lobstaland, on the way ooff Cape Ann, just over the bridge on the right (stick with the basics don't go fancy) Best fried fish sandwich I have ever had. I eat it often.

Captain Carlo's

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Captain Carlo's Restaurant
27 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

[justbeingpolite]

Do you know about The Market in Annisquam?

[StriperGuy]

Don't know it...

[justbeingpolite]

It's in the building that used to be the little diner above the marine gas station at the Annisquam dock. It's run by two alum from Chez Panisse in Berkeley, CA.
Here's a couple of threads that reference it:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/712421?tag=search_results;results_list

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/6215...

[treb]

I went about 3 weeks ago, the menu is small and covered the basic food groups. The food was OK but, nothing memorable, portions were very small and it's quite pricey. It's also BYOB with a $10 corkage fee. I think they chef/owners still have that Boston customers on expense account mentality. That won't fly in Gloucesta, hope they improve or they'll never survive.

[ipsofatso]

Agreed. went 2x, food was just OK, I make better at home. They need to be a little proletarian. Was hungry 2 hrs later after a $40/head dinner.

[treb]

For breakfast Sugar Magnolia's is very good, Halibut Point for lunch, Franklin Cafe for dinner, all are on Main St. in Gloucester.

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Sugar Magnolias
112 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

Halibut Point
289 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

[Hugh DeMann]

Halibut Point on Main St? Is that a new place?
Thanks!

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Halibut Point
289 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930

[treb]

Nope, it's been on Main St. for a long time, great locals place.