Steak

We are staying in Truro for a week in May. Can anyone recommend a really good steak restaurant on that side of the Cape

Steak

There are no steakhouses on the Outer Cape, as far as I%26#39;m aware of. That doesn%26#39;t mean you can%26#39;t get a good steak. Right in Truro, you can get a delicious Rib-Eye at Blacksmith or an aged Sirlion at Terra Luna. Those are a couple places to keep in mind. I%26#39;m sure there%26#39;s more.

Steak

Sorry, meant to say Blackfish, not Blacksmith. Blackfish is located in an old Blacksmith shop, thus the reason why I had Blacksmith on my mind, haha.

Not in Truro but in Chatham (been here a long long time)is Pate%26#39;s. They%26#39;re a bit of a %26#39;fuddy-duddy%26#39; place but the steaks, ribs and chops are good. In West Chatham on rte. 28 next to Cuffy%26#39;s:

http://www.patesrestaurant.com/

Drive down to local favorite Winslow%26#39;s Tavern on Welfleet%26#39;s Main Street (less than 10 minutes from Truro). Dine al fresco on the front or back patio, or sit inside. There is a quieter area (a room past the hostess station, sharp right) you can request if the place is busy - it can be on the noisy side when crowded, but in May you should be fine. The steak on offer: Steak frites. 12oz. Certified Angus Beef, center cut choice, grilled New York strip steak served with a caramelized shallot herb or blue cheese compound butter and crispy fries

24 dollars USD and worth every penny - absolutely superb. Also for the meat lover ';Rosemary and garlic marinated grilled 10 oz. pork loin chop served with individual baked mashed potatoes and glazed tomatoes on the vine

18 bucks - also worth every penny.

http://www.winslowstavern.com/

Reservations not taken for small groups - but worth any possible wait - again not very likely in May.

Hope that helps!

Enjoy.

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cheap food!

So we are eating breakfast in the room, lunch and dinner out and I need some ideas for cheaper lunch spots. We will be in provincetown, chatham, martha%26#39;s vineyard and hyannis area. We will do nicer dinners but don%26#39;t want to break the bank for lunch. Thanks

cheap food!

Restaurants are like sand on the beach. You will have no problem finding places to eat. Everything from fast food to fine dining. MV can be more expensive but you can also pack a lunch. For starters, you can click on restaurants on the left side of this page.

cheap food!

For a healthy and cheap lunch on the go and take to the beach (or eat it on the front porch of the joint), try The Chatham Corner Store - a historic corner store location now housing a burrito/sandwich shop. The best burritos in the world, friendliest service, and tastiest pico de gallo ever.

http://www.cape-burrito.com/

Hope that helps!

Enjoy.

As a bunch of other people said... you can find inexpensive food in every town, the question is... how good is it?

If your looking for regional food then these 2 won%26#39;t fit the bill however... these 2 places have excellent food and its very fresh and healthy.

Both would be great lunch spots, they are in Hyannis:

B2 burrito Bistro in Southwind plaza

Bangkok Thai Cuisine (across street from Staples)

For dinner you can hit Embargo on Main Street on Tuesdays and get their tapas at half price, they have so many different sorts that we always order a bunch and split them up between our group!

Susan

www.undergroundCapeCod.com (my new blog)

Eastover Resort to Close November 1st

For those interested: It was announced in the Berkshire Eagle this morning that the Eastover Resort in Lenox has decided to close as of November 1st, 2009. Here is the link: http://www.berkshireeagle.com/ci_12296672

Westernmass

Eastover Resort to Close November 1st

Wow,

So sad! I had some fun times here in my ';drinking'; days. You would think this place would thrive even more in this economy. It was really a fun but budget conscious place, especially the BYOB!

Eastover Resort to Close November 1st

Westernmass, Thank you for sending this our way. I just finished reading it! Unbelievable. The economy%26#39;s hitting pretty hard with this one. I haven%26#39;t been there in years, but I have SO many great memories of being there, I can still see the band playing in that Tally Ho barn. That%26#39;s where we first went horse back riding %26amp; where we learned how to ski. We had more laughs at that Eastover resort in the Berkshires! You know it%26#39;s a shame that this place will no longer be around for younger people to enjoy, it was quite a hot spot in it%26#39;s day!

So now I guess we have to chalk Eastover up to just great memories and that%26#39;s about it. I can%26#39;t believe this economy we%26#39;re in. It%26#39;s like the original Filene%26#39;s Basement that%26#39;s gone now too, never to return. Yet, I always said about that original one closing that once all those fantastic people that worked there retired, then that was IT for that store in my book! It was history as soon as they walked out that door %26amp; took their famous markdown pens all with them!

What will be next, I wonder...

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Shopping

Hi

Can someone please recommend the best shopping places in Boston.

I like malls, really enjoy looking round Macy%26#39;s and other department stores. We are staying in the Back Bay area, perhaps someone could direct us to the nearest shopping complex.

I have heard about Wrentham outlet is this worth a visit? How far from Boston would this be?

Any suggestions, help would be appreciated. Thanks

Shopping

The two big malls in the Downtown Area are located near you: Copley Place, the upscale mall, and the Prudential Center. They are connected with a glass-enclosed walkway.

Also near you is our street of boutiques, art galleries, etc., called Newbury Street. Near the Massachusetts Avenue intersection is a Best Buy Store for electronics.

Many UK folks love going to the Wrentham Outlets. They are about an hour southwest of the city and you can take a bus from your hotel for $36 each, round-trip.

Shopping

Which hotel are you staying in we stayed at The Lenox and about 2 - 3 blocks away you will find Marshall%26#39;s a bit like TK Max over here, and Feilines%26#39;.In Macy%26#39;s show your passport at customer services we were then given a card which entitled us to 11% discount on everything.

If you do go to Wrentham at the customer service desk if you are a member of the AA you can get a book of discount coupons or alternatively you can purchase one, whilst there eat at Ruby Tuesdays%26#39; good food and reasonably priced, back in Boston try The Pourhouse on Boylston.Other posters to the site have mentioned Cambridge Side Galleria which is the last stop on the T but i%26#39;m not sure which one, did noy go there last time know doubt DW will be going when we visit in July.

Cruise Terminal to Fenway Park

Does anyone know how my husband and I could get from the Cruise Terminal (Princess) to Fenway Park. We would love to take a tour of the park since there will not be a game there the day we are there(Sept 7 Labor Day) We do not dock till 10 am that day so we would probably be looking at a 12 noon tour. Then we would like to go to the Freedom trail for a look around there if there would be a bus from Fenway to somewhere on the Trail. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much Tice

Cruise Terminal to Fenway Park

Your best bet would be to take a cab to Fenway.

Cruise Terminal to Fenway Park

If money isn%26#39;t a factor, then take a taxi from the cruise terminal to Fenway. It will cost you about $30-35 with tip.

If money is somewhat a factor, take a cab from the terminal to Park Street T station and hop on any outbound green line train except for the E train. Take the train to Kenmore stop and walk over to Fenway. This would cost you about $20-25 for the taxi plus subway.

If money is definitely a factor, take the SL2 (Silver Line Bus) from the terminal to South Station. Take the red line (Alewife) train to Park Street station. Transfer to green line outbound to Kenmore stop. Cost is $2 per person for the whole trip. From terminal to Fenway, it will take you about 1 hour.

To see the Freedom Trail after Fenway, go back to Kenmore station and take the green line inbound to either Boylston or Park Street and walk over to the visitors center across from the Boston Common. It%26#39;s on the corner of Tremont and West Streets. Or you could take it even further and hop off at Government Center and walk over to Fanueil Hall Marketplace.

can it all be done in a day?

I have been researching MV and would like to go to Oakbluff, Edgartown, Vineyard haven and Aquinnah. We are going in early june and we have a 4 year old and 8 month old. We planned on doing the bus system to get around. Not really into shopping just fun things for the kids and photos/scenery for me. Do you know too what time do you ususally have to leave the island if you are on the Hy-line ferry?

Thank you you guys are the best!

can it all be done in a day?

I can%26#39;t think of a worse way to spend a day with a four year old and an eight month old baby. Your four year old will probably enjoy the ferry and the Flying Horses carousel in Oak Bluffs. I%26#39;m sure that a beach would make him/her happier than sitting on a bus all day.

can it all be done in a day?

Fussyguest%26#39;s suggestion on one of your other posts that you rent a car for the day is a much better idea than dragging the children on and off buses. Not sure what time of year that you are going so I suppose that there could be parking issues.

It%26#39;s funny because I think my son would love to ride the bus. He is almost school age and thinks buses are cool. I just want to be able to see as much as possible and still let the kids have their fun too. If I were to leave out 1 area which should I leave out? Is june warm enough to go swimming?

Thanks

Buses are cool, but think about standing and waiting without facilities at three different stops, and sometimes for up to 30 mins. Fun will wear out fast.

Look at the Hy-line schedule on their website and pick your times. You%26#39;ll dock in Oak Bluffs. Call both AA Island Auto Rentals at 508-696-5211 and Sun N Fun Auto Rental at

508-693-5457. They are less than a block from the ferry dock. June is not so busy during the week. Weekends can be crowded with day-trippers.

Visit Oak Bluffs first;

Quick and easy. Walk to the Flying Horses carousel before you pick up the car. It%26#39;s very close. Get the car, drive through the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Camp Meeting Assoc and look at the 300+ gingerbread style cottages. Drive along Ocean Park. Head up island to Aquinnah. You can stop by the MV Glassworks and watch the glass blowers at work. Park and walk up to view the cliffs in Aquinnah. Then drive to Menemsha. You can buy a small fishing net for $5 in the gas station and let your son wade by the docks. There are often small jelly fish (don%26#39;t sting) and crabs. The kids have a blast. If you like lobster, order one there at Larsen%26#39;s and eat it on the dock at the lobster traps they use as tables. Head back to %26#39;down island%26#39; to Edgartown. Find a place to park, which my take a few laps. Wald down to see the Chappy ferry. As you walk along the dock there is a ice cream/candy shop. Get a treat and sit on the dock by the Yacht Club watching the launch come in.

Back to Oak Bluffs. Catch another ride on the carousel (because you%26#39;ll be using this to get him as a bribe all day-lol) as one of you return the car. Hy-line ferry back to the mainland.

There is a lot of room for variations in the day. Anything of special interest you want to fit in? It%26#39;s a beautiful island. The water is quite cold in June, but kids never notice.

recommendations for a family friendly place to stay?

HI there,

we are heading to P-town in late August for 2 nights and 3 days. we have been there 3 years ago on a short overnight trip and vowed to go back and our 2 kids keep reminding us of how much they loved it there, so here we come!

anyhow, last time we stayed at the Sandcastle Resort, which from what i can tell, has gone time-share. we liked the beachfront room we had but found it a little too far out of town to walk.

we would love to stay somewhere a bit more central. we don%26#39;t mind walking. our kids are 10 %26amp; 12 and are very well-behaved.

i am discouraged my the prices i am seeing so far surfing around the web, at least $200 a night is too much for us, so any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks, Jo

recommendations for a family friendly place to stay?

Check out www.ptown.org the website of the Provincetown Business Guild. It%26#39;s the gay business organization but since you%26#39;ve been to Ptown before, you know what to expect. They have a very extensive accommodations listing, including prices, phone #s, websites and pictures of the various guesthouses. Most every place in Ptown is family friendly but if you have questions about a place, just explain your situation and the innkeeper will advise you about whether you would feel comfortable.

The third week in August is Carnival which would be a blast for the kids (you too) but accommodations that week will be hard to come by and probably expensive.

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