HELLO! FANTASTIC NEWS FOR WE FRANKLIN FANS – THE FRANKLIN IS OPEN FOR TAKE OUT BEGINNING MAY 14TH! AND HERE IS THE MENU
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LOVE GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN’S WHARF LATEST INCARNATION – A SEAFOOD MOBILE!
DRIVE UP SEAFOOD MARKET!
This family is just rockin innovative ways to get their product out to Cape Ann residents. Thank you Giacalone Family for helping to feed local citizens super delicious and affordable fresh sole, haddock, lobsters, and scallops!
Curbside Drive Thru Menu. 5/9/20
Hours: 10AM-4PM
DRIVE UP AND ORDER
or Call 978-281-7707 for call ahead (phone lines open at 10am)
Scallops
$15.00 1 lb. (Containers) Dayboat 10/20s dry
🐟Haddock
$15.00 2 lbs. Bags (Only $7.50/lb.)
Cracker Crumbs
$5.00 1 lb. (Containers)
Cash and Credit Card accepted.(We bring the card reader to you)
LOCATED AT 37 ROGERS ST. GLOUCESTER MA 01930
Open Tues-Sat.10-4pm.
SUPER SWEET AND AFFORDABLE MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEA FROM CASTAWAYS VINTAGE CAFE!
Castaways Vintage Cafe has a lovely selection of succulents potted up in sweet pots with bits of shell tied in. They sold out their first batch, but will have a brand new selection ready to purchase Saturday morning.
These will sell out quickly at this price, so get them while you can! Plan your stop over to include one their delicious and nutritious acacia bowls and coffees.
Castaways Vintage Cafe is located at 65 Rogers Street, Gloucester. They are open from 8am to 2pm and are offering curbside contactless pick up of acai bowls, lattes, coffee, smoothies and juices.
SAINT PETER’S FIESTA CANCELED
NO FIESTA THIS JUNE. Possibly a smaller version in September, but more than likely not. Heartbreaking, but for the best.
Thank you to Joe Novello and the Fiesta Committee for making the best possible decision to keep our community safe <3
Joe Novello and granddaughters
Bianca
GOOMBADI’S OPEN FOR TAKE OUT BEGINNING TOMORROW, MAY 6TH!
Starting
Wednesday, May 6th Goombadi’s will re-open for take out, delivery & curbside pick up, with new hours. Monday-Friday 11:00am-7pm with our full menu available and Saturday & Sunday 7am-12:00 serving breakfast only! How You Do – In ?
SCALLOP CEVICHE RECIPE – FISHERMAN’S WHARF GLOUCESTER ROCKIN’ THE FRESH FISH, SCALLOPS, AND LOBSTERS!
Curbside Drive Thru Menu. 5/5/20
Hours: 10AM-4PM
DRIVE UP AND ORDER
or Call 978-281-7707 for call ahead (phone lines open at 10am)
Scallops
$15.00 1 lb. (Containers)
Haddock
$15.00 2 lbs. Bags (Only $7.50/lb.)
Grey Sole Flounder
$20.00 2 lbs. Bags (Only $10.00/lb.)
🦞Lobster
Under 1.25 lbs. $7.00/lb.
1.25-1.99 lbs. $7.50/lb.
2 lbs. and up $7.50/lb.
“Culls”(one claw lobsters) $6.25/lb.
Cash and Credit Card accepted.(We bring card reader to you)
LOCATED AT 37 ROGERS ST. GLOUCESTER MA 01930
Open Tues-Sat.10-4pm.
Super simple and delicious, our son Alex made an appetizer of Scallop Ceviche with Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester scallops several nights ago.
Alex’s Scallop Ceviche Recipe
1 lb. sea scallops completely submerged in fresh lime juice
Dice 1/2 large white onion. Soak in a bowl with ice water to the reduce bitterness.
Dice 1 garden fresh tomato, 1 jalapeño, and cilantro to taste
Strain the onions.
Strain scallops but leave 1/4 of the lime juice.
Gently fold all ingredients. Add cubed avocado just prior to serving.
JESSE COOK “ONE WORLD ONE VOICE” BEAUTIFUL NEW RELEASE!!!
Several weeks ago Jesse Cook sent out a request to his fans to record clips of themselves, singing a simple melody that he composed. The song is soulfully beautiful and evocative. And Jesse is also an incredibly talented filmmaker. He combined all the clips into this stunning, poignant and sweet music video. <3
From Jesse – A couple of weeks ago I made a simple request: I asked you, my fans, if we could sing a song together from all over the world. Initially, I wasn’t sure if any of you would take me up on my offer, so I was completely unprepared for the flood of videos that overwhelmed my inbox.
Today I’m proud to share our creation, called “One World One Voice”.
I’ve never been a part of something like this before, or felt so connected to you, my fans. I feel honoured you put your trust in me, and I hope you will be as proud of the results as I am. As we traverse this difficult period, I draw solace from your generosity, your courage, and above all, your beautiful voices.
Please stay healthy, stay safe.
Love Jesse
SIX WEEKS OF SOCIAL DISTANCING – WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THIS RAINY DAY?
It’s been approximately six weeks since we were asked to social distance. Tragically, the number of new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are still high in Massachusetts. Yet despite that, I think social distancing is still our best weapon against Coronavirus and that the epidemic would be much worse, unfathomably worse, if we were not.
Don’t you think the word physical distancing more accurately portrays what we are doing? Gratefully, we are are still able to communicate with our friends and loved ones. The people working on the front lines are so much more deeply affected than we who are quarantined safely at home. I don’t only worry constantly about my friends who are nurses and midwives, but am also terrified something will happen to my Mom and Aunt who both live in Florida, terrified because I am not sure how I would be able to hep them if either were struck. And, hardest of all, our daughter is on the west coast.
I think of our predicament more in terms of physical distancing and try to focus on the better aspects of the pandemic (if there is such a thing). For one thing, the country is virtually united in the fight. Nationwide polls show that eighty-five to ninety percent of all Americans, Democrats and Republicans, believe physical distancing and testing are our best defense against this terrible, terrible disease.
Today , as in practically every other day of the pandemic, I am organizing thousands of hours of footage. Every single film clip from years of ongoing projects do not speak to my new computer program. I don’t really mind though because it is providing the opportunity to also pick out the best clips for the Saint Joseph, Piping Plover, and Saint Peter film projects. One at time they have to be converted however, I can do the conversions while simultaneously taking care of our granddaughter and working on Monarch film distribution avenues. Today with Charlotte we are planning to build a super duper deluxe Fort, paint pictures of Plovers and cupcakes (her favorite), draw with my fancy Prismacolor pencils (also her favorite), read a mountain of story books, and make cupcakes. Hopefully, that will take us to nap time <3
What are doing today? Please write and let us know. Thank you!
Stay safe and take care. xo
Liv and Charlotte Brace Cove
TAKE A BRIEF CANOE RIDE ALONG THE IPSWICH RIVER WITH GREENBELT PRESIDENT KATE BOWDITCH!
Hello from Kate Bowditch canoeing on the Ipswich River
Enjoy this paddle on the Ipswich River with Greenbelt President Kate Bowditch. The Ipswich flows for miles through beautiful, pristine scenery, much of which is permanently protected thanks to years of generous support from you, our Greenbelt community. During these uncertain times, we hope that you will continue to support our work to the extent that you are able. Together, the land we conserve today is protected forever. Thank you.
CEDAR ROCK GARDENS VEGETABLE, HERB, AND FLOWER SEEDLINGS!
Warm Weather Seedlings!
Starting May 15, our website will feature all the warm weather vegetable, flower and herb seedlings that we’ll be releasing from the green house later that week. This will be your first chance to scroll through the bounty and fill your online shopping cart!
We’ll be assembling everyone’s order during the week, then opening for pre-scheduled pick-ups beginning May 22. You can schedule your preferred pick-up day when you checkout online. Call us from your mobile at 978-471-9979 when you arrive at the farm on your selected pick-up day, then pop the trunk and we’ll gently place your garden treasure right in for you to take home and plant, no in-person transaction or contact required!
For more information, VISIT CEDAR ROCK GARDENS WEBSITE HERE
BUY MASSACHUSETTS SEAFOOD! MESSAGE FROM MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES – Supporting and Preserving our Seafood Industry during Covid-19
An informative and nuanced message from DMF’s Dan McKiernan about the status of the seafood industry and dynamic response efforts during the Spring of 2020.
YUMMY AND SUPER HEALTHY TREATS FROM CASTAWAYS VINTAGE CAFE CURBSIDE PICKUP!
Castaways Vintage Cafe offers a fabulous selection of fresh fruit, veggies, acacia bowls, coffee, smoothies, and much more. You name your healthy start- to-the-day and Castaways has it!
Castaways Vintage Cafe is located at 65 Rogers Street, Gloucester. They are open from 8am to 2pm and are offering curbside contactless pick up of acai bowls, lattes, coffee, smoothies and juices.
In addition Castaways is offering delivery or pickup of assorted fresh veggie bags and fruit bags. Deliveries are on Tuesdays and Fridays and must be ordered the day before. Order through FB or call the cafe 978-559-7984 to order. These are an offering to provide for our community while hopefully keeping people out of the grocery stores.
Castaways will soon be opening their complete line of one-of-a-kind vintage clothing online. In the meantime you can peruse their selections of vintage shirts and sayings here: SHOP
GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN’S WHARF: We Offloaded some fresh fish, scallops and live Gloucester Lobsters today!
We Offloaded some fresh fish, scallops and live Gloucester Lobsters today!
Remember you don’t have to call ahead, just use our DRIVE THRU!
🚗CURBSIDE PICKUP/DRIVE THRU
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
📲Call 978-281-7707 to order (phone lines open at 10am) or Drive up and place your order.
🦞 Lobster $7/lb all sizes.( Orders for lobster to be placed at drive thru only)
🐠Grey Sole Fillets in 2 lb bags
$20 / bag (only $10 /lb.)
⛴Day Boat Scallops in 1 lb. containers
$15 /lb.
🐟Haddock Fillets in 2 lb. bags
$15 / bag (only $7.50 / lb.)
37 Rogers St. Drive up through Minglewoods entrance
We wear masks and kindly ask if you would bring yours as well. Thanks for your cooperation and support.
BARBARA BOUDREAU’S LATEST NOVEL SUPPORTS GLOUCESTER WRITERS CENTER DURING COVID!
Author Barbara Boudreau writes,
“The sequel to The Frenchman is finally done! A fun read and support for a local institution in one purchase.”
Death of the Frenchman
by B. B. Boudreau
Jean LaChance and Lilly Parsons have escaped detective Guy Santino to an idyllic life with the children on a distant tropical island. But a vicious hurricane destroys their home and livelihood, and LaChance resolves to return to the States and collect the cash he has secreted away to rebuild their lives. Though the errand should be a simple one, LaChance is unaware that the retired Santino is still trailing him with fierce determination, preparing a trap to put the thief away for good. While Lilly and the kids wait in agony for his return, LaChance jeopardizes his newfound life with the risky mission.
All proceeds of the sale of Death in both paperback and Kindle format, and all three formats of The Frenchman will go to the Gloucester Writers Center in Gloucester, MA during the extent of the Corona virus epidemic. As a writer, I may not have published a novel, let alone two without the soul of a writer’s center occupied by such a strong creative presence of its former owner and poet laureate Vincent Ferrini. I am deeply indebted to our writer’s group The Finish Line members, together since 2011, who provided encouragement, review, and the sometimes necessary pep talk that all writers need to keep putting words to the page.
With your purchase, you are helping to support a piece of Gloucester history, a haven for artists of all mediums to gather and embrace the distinctly human attribute of artistic creation.
Death of the Frenchman is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle ebook formats at this link:
https://tinyurl.com/Death-of-the-Frenchman
If you have not yet read The Frenchman:
Paperback: https://tinyurl.com/The-Frenchman
Ebook and audiobook: https://tinyurl.com/The-Frenchman-Kindle
DOGTOWN BOOKS ON NPR TONIGHT AT 7PM
Tonight on WGBH’S “In it Together,” Arun Rath will be interviewing Dogtown Books for a segment on how bookstores are faring during the pandemic. FOLLOW THIS LINK or listen on the radio at 89.7 at 7pm.
OFFLOADING BOATS AND PACKING YOUR FRESH FISH NOW! EAT HEALTHY, STAY HEALTHY!
FROM FISHERMAN’S WHARF GLOUCESTER
OFFLOADING BOATS AND PACKING YOUR FRESH FISH NOW! EAT HEALTHY, STAY HEALTHY!
🚗CURBSIDE PICKUP/DRIVE THRU
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
📲Call 978-281-7707 to order (phone lines open at 10am) or Drive up and place your order.
🐠Grey Sole Fillets in 2 lb bags
$20 / bag (only $10 /lb.)
⛴Day Boat Scallops in 1 lb. containers
$15 /lb.
🐟Haddock Fillets in 2 lb. bags
$15 / bag (only $7.50 / lb.)
37 Rogers St. Drive up through Minglewoods entrance
We wear masks and kindly ask if you would bring yours as well. Thanks for your cooperation and support.
WEDNESDAY IS SUPER YUMMY BURGER NIGHT AT SHORT AND MAIN!
I guarantee you will Love!
Grass fed beef from Painted Hills Ranch, Arpeggio cheese from Robinson Farm, fire roasted onion, secret sauce on a brioche bun with shoestring potatoes.
ORDER HERE
Although it is burger night at Short and Main, you can also order their fabulous thin crust pizzas made with all super fresh ingredients– never, ever greasy– as well as salads from Cedar Rock Gardens beautiful fresh greens, with other fun and delicious ingredients such as beets, citrus, fresh herbs, and/or an assortment of cheeses added.
Order for pick up from today’s menu. Call or place your order online and a staff member will BRING YOUR ORDER TO YOUR CAR on Main Street or Short Street. No cash no signatures! Just call from your car when you arrive. : 1-978-281-0044
FISHERMAN’S WHARF GLOUCESTER IS ROCKIN THE CURBSIDE SUPER EFFICIENT CURBSIDE PICKUP!
“Another week of amazing looking meals from our incredible customers. We love seeing your cooking, keep the pictures coming!
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Call: 978-281-7707 to order or just Drive up!
37 Roger St. Gloucester
Don’t forget to tag Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester when posting your meals!”
BEYOND FABULOUS – ALLIE’S BEACH STREET CAFE IS OPEN FOR TAKEOUT!
A quiet dinner for two – with no Charlotte and Alex for dinner, we decided to give Allie’s Beach Street Cafe’s take out a whirl. Along with several other fine Cape Ann restaurants, it is now at the top of our list. So nourishing and so delicious, country French cooking is pure comfort food, especially welcome after a cold damp drizzly day.
Tom had the baked haddock, with potatoes and green beans, all cooked to perfection and he LOVED that. I had the most extraordinarily huge serving of the most delicious beef stroganoff. So huge I am having the second half for lunch. The beef was melt in your mouth tender. The mushrooms and noodles were a rich chocolate brown, full flavored with absorbing the outstanding wine/beef/creamy sauce. I am crazy about creamed spinach (I know, it’s a little weird) but creamed spinach made with fresh spinach is amazingly delicious and Allie’s is just that.
Thank you for a great dinner Glenn and Allie Varga!
Allie’s Beach Street cafe is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for both curbside pick up and delivery.
GO HERE FOR ALLIE’S BEACH STREET CAFE MENU
Allie’s is located at 36 Beach Street
Manchester-by-the Sea
978-704-9571
TURNER’S SEAFOOD CURBSIDE TAKEOUT IS KICKING IT UP A NOTCH WITH THEIR SMALL SHOP VIDEO CHALLENGE!
My dear friend Heidi Dallin writes this funny sweet note,
Hi Kim !
You are such great cook…..I know….you do not need to do take- out…(those choc-chip pancakes…yummmmm) [Editor’s note- yes, we love take out, too 🙂 ]
But for someone like me..who uses her oven for storage..I get tired of tuna sandwiches, salad and pasta…
Turner’s Seafood Market on Smith Street is now doing a Fish Fry Daily (in addition to the fresh stuff and some prepared stuff (fish cakes, crab cakes, oyster Rockefeller and stuffed clams).
HERE IS THE LINK TO TURNER’S ONLINE TAKE-OUT MENU
I got the Fish Fry earlier in the week and it was BEST fish and chips ever!! They have malt vinegar ..you pick it up fresh off the grill…the coleslaw is terrific too!
For some reason it is not listed in the Chamber /Discover Gloucester list…I thought people might like another option… They are doing curbside pick up with Toast!
TURNER’S LINK TO CURBSIDE PICK UP
Also their Shop small Business challenge video is cute…not sure if other Gloucester businesses are doing it….I put link at bottom.
LINK TO SMALL SHOP VIDEO CHALLENGE
Love to you and the family!
Miss you lots! Heidi
J. Turner’s Seafood
4 Smith Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978.281.7172
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Open Monday-Saturday
Seafood Market: 10AM-6PM
Fish n’ Chip Takeout Service 12PM-6PM
VIDEO – HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE!
Nicole Duckworth’s birthday celebration parade, coronavirus style <3
GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN’S WHARF FRESH CURBSIDE PICK UP TODAY! FEATURING SCALLOPS, HADDOCK, AND FLOUNDER!
CURBSIDE PICKUP/DRIVE THRU OPEN 10AM-4PM
Call 978-281-7707 or Drive up and place your order.
Grey Sole Fillets in 2 lb bags
$20 / bag (only $10 /lb.)
First Responder discount $15 for (2 lbs)
(please provide badge-Medical,Police and Fire first responders)
Day Boat Scallops in 1 lb. containers
$15 /lb.
Haddock Fillets in 2 lb. bags
$15 / bag (only $7.50 / lb.)
25 Rogers St Drive up through Minglewoods entrance please
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PARADE FOR NICOLE DUCKWORTH!
Happy Birthday dear Nicole – you are beloved <3 <3 <3
Organizer in Chief
SO EXCITED THAT FISHERMAN’S WHARF GLOUCESTER HAS ADDED GREY SOLE FLOUNDER TO THEIR CURBSIDE PICK UP!!
One of my family’s favorite fishes is Grey Sole Flounder and we cook in the simplest way.
Rinse the filets, slightly pat dry and dip in flour, with salt and pepper to taste. Sautee in a hot skillet in butter (never substitute butter for oil*) that has almost turned brown. Cook for several minutes on either side. While preparing the fish, turn a second skillet on very low and melt butter with thinly sliced almonds and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly until slightly browned.
Remove fish from pan, slather with toasted almonds slices and serve with lemon wedge. This is the classic French dish Sole Amandine, which I learned to cook when I worked in French kitchens on Newbury Street, back in the day 🙂
*I’ve tried substituting oil for butter, and many combinations of, and it just does not get that beautiful delicate brown crusty flavor.
From Fisherman’s Wharf Gloucester – We have a new addition to our menu this week, Grey Sole Flounder. The F/V Midnight Sun captained by Tommy Testaverde jr. and crew fought through some pretty rough weather to make these available for us. This Fisherman’s Wharf favorite will be ready for pickup by 12pm today.
Grey Sole Fillets in 2 lb bags
$20 / bag (only $10 /lb.)
Also on the menu….
Day Boat Scallops in 1 lb. containers $15 /lb.
Haddock Fillets in 2 lb. bags
$15 / bag (only $7.50 /lb.
Call 978-281-7707 today from 10am – 4pm and place your orders.
CORONAVIRUS EARTH DAY 2020 SOCIAL DISTANCING
Posting throughout the day – the good, the terrible, the beautiful, and the ugly-
Emma, Mia, and Casey pitch perfect physical distancing while watching sunrise from the Back Shore – Earth Day 2020
Glorious Salt Island and Thacher Island sunrise