Author: sam

Blackened Chicken Cobb Salad At @LatFortyThree

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Visit Latitude 43’s web site at www.latfortythree.com.

If you don’t already have one, you really need to get yourself a Serenitee Rewards Card for the crazy amount of free stuff you get just by using it.

The Serenitee Rewards Card allows you earn points towards free food and experiences every time you dine at one of our restaurants. You earn 10 points for every dollar spent. All you have to do is put your Rewards Card next to your credit card when you pay. Here are the standard rewards:

2,500 points = Free Appetizer, Salad or Dessert
3,500 points = Pizza, Sushi Roll or Sharing Platter
5,500 points = Free Entrée
10,000+ points = Tickets to special events, like wine dinners and cocktail parties, plus some fun rewards we’re still dreaming up.

But there’s more…

  • We also add surprises through the year. You might find a free appetizer show up on your card for our newest restaurant TWK, or lunch at 15 Walnut, or sushi at Opus.
  • You always get a free entrée and dessert to celebrate your birthday month
  • You can attend some of the special events and theme dinners that our restaurants host throughout the year for free with your points
  • We give you double points Monday nights & lunch Mon-Thurs.

If you already have a Blue Rewards card…

  • Click here to create an on-line account.
  • Click here to log into your account and see what’s on your card.

How Do I Get a Rewards Card?

To get a new card or replace an existing card:

  • Ask a server at any restaurant
  • Fill out the form below & we’ll send you one
  • Here’s a link to fill out the form to in on the free rewards program

Farm to Table to Paper

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Farm to Table to Writing
A Special Workshop at the Gloucester Writer’s Center

Thursday, June 2nd
3:00 – 8:00 PM

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Farm to Table Workshop

Food. It’s literally what’s for dinner, breakfast, or lunch. It can be a lifestyle or even a moral or ethical choice. What should the fat, sugar, or sodium content be? Is it organic, conventionally raised, or genetically modified? So many choices, so many things to think about, so many possible dilemmas. Generally, though, when we think about food, writing doesn’t enter the picture beyond reading the words listed in recipes or employed in a review of the latest difficult-to-get-reservations-for restaurant.

That’s not the case for this workshop. Yes, it will involve food, but the focus will be on funneling our experience of food through writing. We’ll begin by gathering at the GWC and then going to opening day at the Gloucester Farmers’ Market, where we’ll talk to farmers about the foods they’re proudly serving up. After that, we’ll return to the GWC with our booty and cook up a light dinner. Depending on your preference, some of you will be sous chefs, others will hover over the stove, and still others will be servers. At every point in this process, we’ll ask questions; take notes; learn how to include other senses, not limiting ourselves to taste alone, and generate ideas. Your writings will be the evening’s rich desserts, a blending of words leavened with your wit, ideas, and observations. Your tasty creations can be poems, short stories, or prose confections. If you love food as well as writing, this is an evening not to be missed!

Please note: this workshop is open to people of all dietary persuasions, whether omnivores, vegetarians, or vegans. A hunger to express your observations and ideas is the only requirement.

For more information: http://gloucesterwriters.org/event/farm-table-writing/
The Gloucester Writer’s Center is located at 126 East Main Street.

 

Drop a Dime & Get Paid

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Drop a dime & get paid $200
Latitude 43 & Minglewood Tavern are looking for line cooks.  If you know anyone who would be a great fit, just send them our way and you could get paid.
Yes, you read that right. We’re offering $300 sign on bonuses for line cooks with an additional $200 to whoever tipped them off about the gig.
Find our online application here and ask them to put in your name and email to claim your reward. For more info head to the Serenitee blog.
Order up!

Latitude 43 Bakes for Breast Cancer

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Latitude 43 Bakes for Breast Cancer
AND is now open 7 days a week!

For the third year in a row, Latitude 43 is bringing Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer to Gloucester.

To participate, all you need to do is order Latitude’s Red Velvet Cake anytime between now and Sunday May 8th (yes, you can even make a donation while taking your mother out on Mother’s Day. win-win) and Latitude 43 will donate the entire cost of the dessert to help fund breast cancer research.

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So go ahead… order dessert first. It is for charity.

PS. Latitude & Minglewood Tavern are now open 7 days a week for the season, so you can get your fix any day of the week.

 

 

Visit Calas In Manchester By The Sea For an Outstanding Reuben

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If you don’t have one yet Here’s a link to fill out the form to in on the free rewards program-

http://sereniteerestaurants.com/about/rewards-program

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Third Annual Maritime Gloucester Dinner

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Highlighting sustainable, local seafood at Latitude 43

This is the third year  Latitude 43 has partnered up with Maritime Gloucester to celebrate local seafood and showcase the best of what the waters off Gloucester have to offer.

In addition to the below specials, which will be available all evening along with the regular menu, Latitude 43’s Chef Ryder Ritchie and Tom Balf of Maritime Gloucester will be coming together for a special presentation. Chef Ryder will be demonstrating how to fillet a flounder, while he and Tom discuss the importance of cooking with local seafood.

When: Wednesday, April 6th
The demonstration will be at 6 PM, but guests are encouraged to make reservations any time during the evening.

What: Menu Specials include Saffron Monkish Stew with wild mushrooms and basil,  Atlantic Razor Clams with lemongrass, house made chilies and charred bread, and Brown Butter Seared Local Flounder with capers,  golden raisins, grilled asparagus, olive oil poached fingerling potatoes, sherry foam and pine nuts.

Why: Gloucester seafood is delicious – PLUS a portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated directly to Maritime Gloucester

Where: Latitude 43, located at 25 Rogers Street in Gloucester. 978.281.0223 

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Now Hiring! @latfortythree

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Want to join a fun, energetic crew?

Latitude 43 is looking for hosts, servers, bartenders, cooks (sauté, fry & sushi) and dishwashers.

If you’re interested, please email: jennifer@serenitee.com

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Gloucester at the Boston Globe Travel Show

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Discover Gloucester made a splash at the Boston Globe Travel Show, letting potential visitors from all around the state (and beyond) in on what makes Gloucester a tourism destination.

In addition to the booth, which featured fifteen local businesses, Chef Ryder Richie of Latitude 43 drew crowds to the show’s culinary stage for a discussion and cooking demonstration focused on Gloucester-landed seafood.

In the words of the Boston Globe Travel Show’s Chef Duda (of A&E’s Well Seasoned Traveler), “Chef Ryder’s presentation was Four Stars….one of the best of the show.”

Wine + Sundaes = School Vacation Bliss

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Looking for something to do with the kiddos this week? Latitude 43 is offering make your own sundaes now through Friday in honor of school vacation.

Picture it: You have a refreshing cocktail in one hand and chopsticks in the other, all while the kids work diligently on their sundae masterpiece. It almost sounds too good to be true.

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Make your own sundaes are only available through Friday, so be sure to come in now to enjoy!  Latitude 43 is located at 25 Rogers Street I 978.281.0223.

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Attention all Gloucester Tourism businesses!

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MUG UP this Wednesday 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Latitude 43

This is a very exciting time for Gloucester and its position as a travel destination. Yes, we have had many groups, and individuals, working tirelessly for years to further Gloucester’s place in the tourism industry, but this is the first time we’ve had a City of Gloucester- backed DMO (Destination Marketing Organization).

Why is this so exciting and important? Residents can find out about the new Gloucester Tourism Alliance, Inc. d/b/a  Discover Gloucester at the “Mug Up” on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Latitude 43. Where the board and local community leaders will explain how they’ve come together to form this new organization and what it means for Gloucester Tourism.

This Mug Up is a great opportunity for local business owners and community members to meet with the new board, share ideas and learn about upcoming  marketing opportunities. This is also an opportunity to discuss how local tourism advocates can work with the new Discover Gloucester Board to promote their businesses and organizations to potential visitors. Complimentary appetizers will be served along with a cash bar.  Please be sure to attend and to RSVP to Carol Thistle cthistle@gloucester-ma.gov, 978-282-8027.

Have you made your Valentine’s Day Reservation yet?

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Whether you snag a seat with a water view or one by the cozy fire, Latitude 43 is a perfect destination for celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Top it off with delicious specials like  Pan Seared Artic Char with a honey-lavender glaze, or Red Velvet Cake with expresso gelato & fresh berries, and you’re sure to impress.

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The restaurant will be offering the below specials in addition to it’s regular menu Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th. Space is limited, so make your reservation today: 978.281.0223.

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Valentine’s Weekend Specials 

Appetizers

Bourbon-Glazed Pork Belly
5 Spice Pork Belly served over Frisee-Citrus Salad

Kona Beet Salad
Roasted Beets, Beet Puree, Caramelized Pineapple, Goat Cheese & Pancetta 

Entrées

Bolognese
Bucatini Pasta, Ricotta Salata & Basil

Pan Seared Arctic Char
Honey-Lavender glaze, sweet pea & roasted cauliflower quinoa, crispy kale

Dessert

Red Velvet Cake
Coconut Ganache, Espresso Gelato & Fresh Berries

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It’s #NationalCheeseLoversDay

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Did you know it’s National Cheese Lover’s Day!? We’re not making this up – search the hashtag.
Now that you know about this glorious, ooey gooey holiday, you *of course* have to celebrate. Lucky for you, the folks at Minglewood Tavern have a plan. In addition to their already cheese-filled menu (hello Nacho Pile of Love and Pizza) the chef has added a few specials to pay homage to the best form of dairy, like Mozzarella Bites & Queso Dip.

Moral of the story: embrace your passion for Swiss, mozzarella, pepper jack, cheddar, American and goat – today is our day.

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LIMITED TIME OFFER – $10 OFF NEW YEAR’S EVE TICKETS

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Use the code HAPPY2016 when purchasing your Latitude 43 New Year’s Eve party tickets and get $10 off!

Celebrate NYE at Latitude 43
And Support the Gloucester Education Foundation

Hit the dance floor with live music from Barrence Whitfield and the Grits & Groceries Orchestra and ring in 2016 in style. Included with each ticket is a signature Kettle One cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. Plus, 20% of all ticket sales will be donated directly to the Gloucester Education Foundation.

Tickets are normally $50 per person – but if you buy them online with the code HAPPY2016  before 12/20 it’s just $40.  Yes, you’ll get a cocktail, food, champagne, entertainment and support a great cause – all for just $40 on New Year’s Eve. That’s literally unheard of. Lat43_NYEParty_Image

The party starts at 9 PM on December 31st. Purchase tickets in advance (before they sell out) at Latitude 43 or online here: http://lat43.ticketleap.com/nye

The $10 off code is only available through December 20th, so be sure to take advantage of it now. Just click “Have a Discount Code?” at checkout & enter it in. 

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Want to make an evening out of it, or just celebrate New Year’s a little earlier? Latitude 43 will have the below specials, in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu,  for dinner on New Year’s Eve (prior to the party).

New Year’s Eve Specials 2015

Appetizer

Lobster Bisque
House made oyster crackers 

Grilled Octopus Insalata
Radicchio, endive, green olives, crispy chick peas & chimichurri sauce

Entrée

Local Pan Seared Halibut
French lentil & Swiss chard risotto

Espresso Rubbed Filet
Grilled asparagus, potato au gratin, Dijon butter & demi-glace

Dessert

Winter Citrus Panna Cotta
Clementines, ​brûlée​d​, honeycomb & caramel dust