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Cape Cod Times

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Nov. 3 election, Sam Diego's restaurant sale, more: Cape Cod Times top stories

The Nov. 3 Massachusetts general election was the big news of the week, with Democrats flipping seats nationwide , including in one Cape Cod race . Readers also followed the latest on Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery and Bar closely, through two stories this past week. First came the news that the planned auction for all the memorabilia inside the restaurant was paused, as buyers emerged ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 14 close date . Then the auction was back on . Our weekly featured home for sale on Cape Cod, a $269,000 condominium in Mashpee , got extra attention this week, as did our weekly roundup of food news from around Cape Cod . Here are the four most-read stories out of the Cape Cod Times newsroom this past week. The fate of Sam Diego's Mexican restaurant in Hyannis The auction of “artwork and kitschy items” from Sam Diego’s Mexican Cookery and Bar was on hold in the early part of the week, because the owners received new offers to buy the Cape Cod restaurant after they confirmed in late September that it was closing. “I’ve got a couple who are still saying they want it, so we may see

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d

Cape Cod Times

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Cape Cod restaurants: 2 new bakeries open, popular bar gives away furniture

In Cape Cod restaurant news this week, it’s all about “rising” stars as two new bakeries open in the region. There is a free Thanksgiving lunch for veterans in Sandwich. New owners are celebrating at a Falmouth market and the Fig Tree Cafe in Marstons Mills announced on Facebook that it now has a dedicated toaster and prep area for gluten-free dishes to banish risks of cross-contamination. Also, Shipwrecked in Falmouth , one of USA Today’s Best Bars in the nation, was giving away extra furniture this week in front of its Grand Avenue spot. Check their Facebook post for details. From the ICYMI (in-case-you-missed-it) department, we reported last week on Four Seas Ice Cream taking over the commercial kitchen in Centerville, former home of The Casual Gourmet. There was also news on Sam Diego’s going ahead with an auction of their decor and a piece about a dozen bars at which to meet friends who are home for the holidays. Great Island Bakery in Yarmouth is now The Rollery Great Island Bakery, which has been closed for a couple of years, has a new tenant: The Rollery ― Sourdough Bakery opened Nov. 7 and people can’t stop raving about

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 6h

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The Fried Fish At This Humble Massachusetts Roadside Stop Is Absolutely Worth The Drive

There are places you drive past a dozen times before someone finally grabs you by the collar and says, “No, stop, we’re eating here.”. PJ’s Family Restaurant in Wellfleet, Massachusetts is that place. It sits right there on the road, not hiding exactly, but not begging for...

Wellfleet, MA · 4d
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Iconic Cape Cod seafood spot closes original location after 88 years to relocate

A historic Cape Cod seafood restaurant and market has left its original location after nearly nine decades to find a new home. Wimpy’s Seafood Cafe has moved into the former Roadhouse Cafe in Hyannis after Wimpy’s officially closed after 88 years in Osterville, the establishment confirmed in a Facebook post Monday.

Barnstable, MA · 8d
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This Little Massachusetts Waterfront Spot Serves Chowder Worth Planning A Trip Around

Homemade clam chowder and sushi rolls on the same menu already caught my attention. Add a patio overlooking a salt marsh, and suddenly this little Cape Cod shack starts sounding like a place worth planning around. The name may say shack, but the kitchen goes well beyond the basics. Raw...

Wellfleet, MA · 7d

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Fresh Cape Cod Seafood Tastes Better With A Garden View At This Massachusetts Spot

This Cape Cod seafood stop has the kind of menu that makes a quick dinner decision suddenly much harder. Lobster enchiladas sit alongside lobster rolls, raw-bar favorites, fish tacos, poke bowls, and chowder, so the usual “just grab something by the water” plan can turn into a full-on debate.

Chatham, MA · 6d

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Families Pile Into This Massachusetts Drive-In For Burgers Before The Movie Starts

Some of the speaker boxes at this drive-in have hung on their posts since 1957. Families still pull up beside them, roll down the windows, and head straight for the grill. The screen stands 100 feet wide. The snack bar sits right in the middle of the field, flipping hamburgers...

Wellfleet, MA · 2d

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Cape Cod Bakeries to Elevate Your Holidays

‘Tis the season to cue all the sugar & spice, indulge with friends, gather around the table with loved ones, and dazzle with dessert! Whether you’re hosting, enjoying a Cape Cod winter getaway, or home for the holidays, check out these local bakeries to celebrate…and elevate the most wonderful time of year!

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d

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Miss Lizzie's Coffee says owner Joe Pereira has died

FALL RIVER — The operators of Miss Lizzie’s Coffee announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that owner Joe Pereira has died. “Please bear with us during this difficult time. We will be open for limited hours for the next few days while we make arrangements,” the café announced on its Facebook page. The café had initially announced Sunday it would be closed for a “family emergency.” Pereira’s café, which initially opened in 2023 on Second Street next to the Lizzie Borden House, moved in late June to 100 Rock St., the former Central Congregational Church — the church Lizzie Borden’s family attended. Since its opening, the coffee shop’s connection to the Lizzie Borden story has attracted customers from across the United States and several countries. Historic connection: Miss Lizzie's Coffee has big plans to be a cultural center Pereira's coffee shop made national news Pereira and the café had attracted controversy since its opening; after U.S. Ghost Adventures sued in federal court for trademark infringement in 2023, the feud between the two Lizzie-related attractions made headlines nationally. USGA later sued Pereira individually and the café for defamation. Pereira, who acted as his own attorney, defaulted in both lawsuits after failing to

Fall River, MA · 1d

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The Sweetest Advent Calendar on the SouthCoast Is Back at Acushnet Creamery

Twelve 3-ounce surprise scoops, scratch-off flavor cards, and local holiday cheer! Pre-order your Acushnet Creamery box before Dec. 4.

Acushnet, MA · 2d

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

Fall River, MA · 1h

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Ask Anyone In Fall River About Chouriço And They’ll Point You To This Portuguese Kitchen

In Fall River, Massachusetts, chouriço is not just a sausage. It is a family tradition, a Sunday ritual, and a topic that can start a friendly debate at any kitchen table in town. Locals have strong opinions about where Portuguese cooking is done right, and one name keeps coming...

Fall River, MA · 5h

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Weymouth's CeCe's Pizza Closes Nov. 14 After 12 Years Blending Italian Pies, Korean Plates

CeCe's Pizza, the Weymouth spot that spent 12 years serving up Italian-style pies alongside Korean-inspired plates like bulgogi and teriyaki chicken rice bowls, will permanently close its doors on Nov. 14. The restaurant has operated out of 4 Union St. since 2014, and its last day of business is confirmed on both the restaurant's own site and in a new report detailing the closure.

Weymouth, MA · 1d

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These 7 Fall River, Massachusetts Portuguese Bakeries Still Pull Malassadas or Sweet Bread From the Oven Every Morning

One bakery on this list unlocks its door at 4:30 in the morning. That’s before most coffee makers in Massachusetts have even clicked on. I love that detail because it tells you who these ovens are really for. They serve early shift workers, Sunday regulars, and anyone who knows that sweet bread tastes best before the sun is fully up.

Fall River, MA · 2d

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Weymouth Neighborhood Favorite Pizzeria to Close Its Doors This Weekend

After 12 years of service, CeCe’s Pizza will close its Weymouth location in Massachusetts. The restaurant announced the closure on social media, confirming that November 14 will be its final day of business. CeCe’s Pizza Announces Closure. Located at 4 Union Street in Weymouth, CeCe’s Pizza is a...

Weymouth, MA · 1d

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Experience Burger Perfection At This Timeless Old-School Drive-In Hidden Away In Beautiful Massachusetts

Nobody warns you about Jenna’s Drive-In in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and that’s honestly a little unfair, because the burgers there are the kind of thing you should be emotionally prepared for. Once you’ve had one, your standards for what a burger can be will shift permanently, and there’s no...

Weymouth, MA · 5d

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Come Hungry To This Little Massachusetts Italian Spot Where Portions Are Enormous

No indoor tables, but somehow this little Massachusetts shop still manages to turn out stuffed Italian subs, meatball sandwiches, Sicilian pizza, pasta dinners, lobster tail pastries, and cannoli filled to order. That alone makes me want to see how much food can possibly come out of one small counter. The...

Massachusetts · 10h

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The Freshest Fish In Massachusetts Is Waiting For You At This One-Of-A-Kind Seafood Restaurant

Some restaurants make you drive an hour and feel every minute of it. Jake’s Seafood Restaurant in Hull, Massachusetts makes you wish the drive was longer so you could build up more anticipation. Hull is the kind of town that Massachusetts keeps tucked away like a secret it’s not...

Hull, MA · 4d

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This Low-Key Massachusetts BBQ Joint Serves Pulled Pork That Would Make Guy Fieri Weep With Joy

Blue Ribbon BBQ in Arlington, Massachusetts is the kind of place that doesn’t need to advertise, because the food does all the advertising it will ever need. Word of mouth is a powerful thing when the word is “extraordinary.”. Let’s be honest about something right from the start....

Arlington, MA · 6d

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7 Facts About Dunkin’ in Massachusetts

Dunkin’ started in Quincy in 1948 as a doughnut shop called Open Kettle. Bay Staters who stop in every morning might not know that, let alone other parts of the chain’s history. Here are the facts about Dunkin’ in Massachusetts that even regulars don’t not know.

Quincy, MA · 1d