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

December 15, 2015 ~ sam

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.

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, brûléed, honeycomb & caramel dust

Ladies’ Night at Alchemy – Cocktails, Food & Shopping Under One Roof

December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 ~ sam

Eat, Drink & Shop at Alchemy
During Gloucester 42nd Annual Ladies’ Night!

Alchemy is mixing up some delicious cocktails and food specials just for Ladies’ Night when Wicked Peacock will be setting up shop right in the restaurant – with fantastic gift ideas, from stylish bags to statement necklaces and delicate earrings.

Plus, you’ll get a FREE Around the World Card for every $100 you spend on Serenitee Gift Cards. So there’s something for everyone on your list!

The Around the World Card is good for a free appetizer at each of the 10 Serenitee Group restaurants. AKA you can take a foodie tour of the North Shore with this card (worth over $100 in value).

Head to Alchemy after 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 3rd and you eat, drink and shop without even having to brave the winter elements 😉

Looking for something a little more low key? You can get the same Gift Card Deal at Latitude 43 while enjoying some warm spiked cider or hot chocolate by the fire for a perfect, relaxing Ladies’ Night out.
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Cheers!

Dine Out Cape Ann- October 25-29 and November 1-5th 2015

October 21, 2015October 21, 2015 ~ Joey Ciaramitaro

October 25 – 29, 2015 and November 1 – 5, 2015

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the new Dine Out Cape Ann. Cape Ann is throwing away the tired restaurant week model and taking a fresh approach aimed at highlighting the unique flavor of each participating restaurant. The two week event will take place October 25^th – 29^th and November 1^st – 5^th, 2015, in restaurants throughout Cape Ann.

Participating restaurateurs have been asked to create exclusive menu options that embrace their particular venue and highlight what makes them unique – from dishes that feature local seafood to signature cocktails and food pairings. This new spin culminates in a wide array of exceptional dining experiences that make up Dine Out Cape Ann.

Cape Ann visitors, as well as locals, are invited and encouraged to indulge in the unique tastes of the area. This two week event provides plenty of time to experience the creative menu offerings at a number of different restaurants on Cape Ann. Enjoy!

Participating restaurants to date include: Alchemy, Cala’s, Cape Ann Brewing Company, Castle Manor Inn, Foreign Affairs Wine Bar & Bistro, The Franklin Café, The Gloucester House Restaurant, Jalapenos, Latitude 43, Lobsta Land Restaurant, Mile Marker One, Ohana, Passports Restaurant, Seaport Grille, Short & Main, Topside Grill, and the Windward Grille.

For more information on this event, please contact the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at info@capeannchamber.com or 978-283-1601.

DINE OUT CAPE ANN MENUS

Alchemy Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
$25 per person

First Course (choice of)
Individual Cured Meat Board or Vegetarian Farm Board

Second Course (choice of)
Spinach Fettuccine
chicken, roasted red peppers, melange of mushrooms & sherry cream sauce
Roasted Corn Risotto
heirloom tomatoes, spinach, creme fraiche & parmesan
Grilled Swordfish
sweet soy sauce, sesame seeds, toasted farro & vegetable stir fry

Cala’s Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
Pumpkin Ravioli
seared in brown butter

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
butternut squash and sunflower seed compound butter

Seared Sablefish
garlic swiss chard, wild mushroom arancini and celery root purée

Cape Ann Brewing Company Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
The 01930 Combo: $19.30
Most of these items are sourced and/or made locally. Beef and most vegetables are sourced from Seaview Farms in Rockport and our dessert is made by Sticky Fingers Bakeshop in Gloucester.

(Choice of)
House Made Clam Chowder or House Made Squash Bisque

(Choice of)
Brewhouse Burger
seaview farms beef that’s been grass and grain(from the brew process) feed, topped with a toasted squash and bacon chutney and fontina cheese
House Made Veggie Burger (Vegetarian & Vegan)
squash, beets, corn, zucchini, black beans, and jasmine rice

and for dessert
Sticky Fingers Apple Crisp
fresh apple crisps in a mason jar topped with whipped cream

Paired w/ A
Dire Brew
a robust brew made as it would have been by early Cape Ann settlers. flavored with locally foraged berries and herbs

Sea Glass (Castle Manor Inn) Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
Choose one from each category. Pair each course with a glass of wine for $6 each or a beer for $4 each (varietals to follow)
$28.95 pp for 3 courses

1st Course
Trail mix salad, housemade granola, goat cheese, honey dijon vinaigrette & seasonal berries
Cup of lobster bisque with oyster crackers
Parmesan cornmeal calamari with banana peppers , grilled lemon-caper aioli

2nd Course
Everything bagel salmon, broccoli rabe, sunny side up egg, pickled onions, cream cheese whipped potatoes & citrus beurre blanc
Prosciutto wrapped statler chicken breast, roasted brussel sprouts, turnips, pomegranate seeds & cranberry marsala demi glace
Whole grain mustard & ale mussels, roasted garlic cream, linguine

3rd Course
Chocolate stout cake with coffee ice cream, salted almond brittle & chocolate ganache
Earl grey tea creme brulee with house made orange marmalade & vanilla bean whipped cream
Goat cheese cheesecake with cranberry sorbet & poached pears

Foreign Affairs Wine Bar & Bistro
Prix Fixe Dinner
3 Courses, $30

Starters
Charred Kale Caesar
warmed with Parmesan Reggiano, white anchovy, crouton
House Salad
Mixed greens, farm fresh veg, citrus vinaigrette

Entrees
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Farm green beans, dirty rice, pork jus
Pan Roasted Half Chicken
Mashed Potatoes, roasted veg, pan jus
Vegetable Lasagna
Farm vegetables, parmesan cheese

Dessert
Panna Cotta
with fresh berries
Apple Cobbler
with vanilla gelato

Jalapenos Dine Out Cape Ann Menu

Jalapenos will be showcasing a new and innovative menu with authentic Mexican Fall dishes. In addition to our regular menu we will be serving a set menu.

Choose from different appetizers, soups or salad, and then choose your entrée and dessert- all for a set price! We will post the New Menu and Dine Out options on our website and FaceBook page during the week of October 19.

Latitude 43 Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
$20.00
Dine Out Cape Ann Sushi & Cocktail Combo
Gloucester Roll
Tuna, cucumber, artisan greens inside with a daikon and carrot wrap with jalapeno scallion ponzu
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Sparkling Sake Spritzer
A blend of Mio Sparkling Sake and Kinsen Plum Sake

Lobsta Land Restaurant Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
$28.15
Prix Fixe Menu (chose one from each category)

Appetizers
Cup of New England Clam Chowder
Panko Crusted Lump Crab Cakes with Chipotle Remoulade
Crispy Calamari with Roasted Tomato-Caper Sauce
Fruit & Nut Mesclun Salad with Housemade Balsamic-Gorgonzola Dressing

Entrees
Maytag Blue Cheese Crusted Top-Sirloin Steak with Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Maytag blue cheese crusted 8 oz. Black Angus Top-Sirloin fire-grilled to your liking over roasted garlic smashed potatoes with black peppercorn demi-glace
Fire-Grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet with Exotic Mushroom Risotto
Fire-grilled Atlantic Salmon Filet over our creamy risotto tossed with garlic, shallots, baby spinach, shaved parmesan and a blend of exotic mushrooms, drizzled with balsamic glaze
Fried Shrimp, Scallops & Haddock Platter
Large shrimp, day-boat sea scallops and haddock lightly breaded
and deep-fried, served with russet French fries and Island coleslaw
Fire-Grilled Swordfish Oscar with Asparagus, Lobster & Hollandaise Sauce
Fire-grilled Atlantic swordfish steak topped with grilled asparagus, fresh picked
lobster meat and lemony hollandaise sauce, served with choice of side
Pan-Seared Chicken & Prosciutto with Marsala-Mushroom Sauce
Breast of chicken stuffed with Parma prosciutto and melted Fontina cheese, pan-seared and drizzled with a Marsala wine and shiitake mushroom sauce, served with choice of side

Dessert
Homemade Key Lime Pie with Whipped Cream
Homemade Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Whipped Cream

Mile Marker One Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
Choose one burger and one draft beer for $10
Served with French fries, lettuce, tomato, and pickle

Burger Selections
Black and Blue Burger
Blackened with Cajun seasoning and topped with bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato on a grilled sesame roll
Cali Burger
With house made salsa, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar on a grilled sesame roll
Mile Marker One Burger
Served with lettuce and tomato on a grilled sesame roll. Served with your choice of cheese: Swiss, Cheddar, American, Blue or Provolone
Jalapeno Bacon Burger
With jalapeno jelly, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar on a grilled sesame roll

Beer Selections
Coors Lite
Blue Moon
Harpoon
Sam Lager
Sam Octoberfest
Shipyard Pumpkin

Ohana Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
Three Course Meal $38
Ala Carte Available

1st Course
Al a Carte $14
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
burrata, lemon crème fraiche squash agnolloti & amaretti
Thai Fried Chicken
mushroom rice noodle, blueberry relish, thai peanut curry
Braised Oxtail Parmentier
potato risotto, fried egg & mushroom vinaigrette
Parsley Chili Grilled Octopus
gnudi puttanesca, potato fonduta, brown butter lemon vinaigrette
Endive & Warm Apple Confit Salad
cheddar crème fraiche, candied walnut, bacon, burrata, pomegranate vinaigrette

2nd course
Ala Carte $29
Peppercorn Grilled Salmon
chestnut puree, cream cheese potato croquette, roasted cauliflower, mint chili emulsion
Crispy Mochiko Dusted Bass
sweet potato gratin, spice pear & squash ragout, pumpkin butter vinaigrette
Spicy Shrimp & Calamari Tagliatelle
lemon arugula, shemije & truffle pecorino zabaglione
Duck Leg Confit
butternut squash & farro risotto, roasted vanilla pear, vin juan demi
Honey Mustard Grilled Short-Ribs
gruyere potato, balsamic onion, mushroom bordelaise, truffle béarnaise butter

3rd course
Ala Carte $12
Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé
vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, crème anglaise
Apple Pie Soufflé
cinnamon pumpkin ice cream, vanilla white chocolate cremeux, salted caramel
Cappuccino Chocolate Cake
tiramisu parfait, apple confit ice cream, sacristan cookie

The Franklin Cape Ann Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
OCTOBER 25-29, 2015
$ 28.00
APPETIZERS:
Butternut Squash Bisque
House Salad

ENTREES:
Pan Seared Semi-Boneless Organic Chicken
Shallots, Bacon, Cider Reduction, Red Bliss Potato
Wild Grilled Salmon
Warm Sweet Potato Salad, Honey & Lavender Glaze
Grilled Hanger
Hand Cut Frites, Port Demi Sauce, BBQ Butter

DESSERT:
Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

SeaPort Grille Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
$25.15
Appetizer (choice of one)
Lobster Bisque
Side Salad
Side Caesar Salad

Entrée (choice of one)
Lobster Scampi
Lobster BLT
Steamed/Stuffed Lobster

Dessert (choice of one)
Key West Key Lime Pie
The Peanut Butter Thing

Topside Grill & Pub Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
$24.99

First Course
Crock of French Onion Soup Grantinee’
Topped with a seasoned crouton & Melted cheese
Cup of Butternut Square Bisque
Homemade, moth and delicious. Perfect for the Fall Season!
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce, Caesar dressing, croutons

Second Course
Braised Boneless Short Ribs
Served with sour cream & chive mashed potato and roasted root vegetables.
Pumpkin and Butternut Squash Ravioli’s
Cooked with heirloom grape tomatoes and asparagus pieces in a delicious mascarpone cheese sauce.
Lemon Butter Monkfish
Local Monkfish sautéed with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and capers over citrus risotto. Served with roasted root vegetables.
Baked Homemade Lasagna
Baked with ricotta cheese, ground beef and marinara sauce.

Third Course
Homemade Grapenut Custard
Tahitian Vanilla Bean Gelato
Autumn Harvest Pumpkin Pie

Windward Grille Restaurant Dine Out Cape Ann Menu
Choose a starter or finisher and an entrée for $22.95
Choose a starter, an entrée and a finisher for $25.95

Starters
Crock of our award winning Creamy Clam Chowder
Crock of Soup du Jour
Garden, Classic Caesar or Greek Salad
Fried Baby Shrimp Appetizer

Entrees
Haddock Mediterranean
Haddock sautéed with roasted peppers, capers, olives, garlic, lemon and herbs.
Served over penne pasta.
Grilled Swordfish
Topped with lobster compound butter and served with choice of two sides.
Seafood Casserole
Haddock, Shrimp and Scallops in a lobster cream sauce and topped with
our buttery crumbs. Served with choice of two sides
Sliced Tenderloin with Portobello Mushroom Raviolis
Grilled to your preference and served with raviolis in a creamy sauce and garnished with asparagus.
Oven Roasted Half Chicken with Harvest Raviolis
Marinated with rosemary, white wine and spices and oven roasted.
Served with sweet potato and butternut raviolis, in a cream sauce.

Finishers
Warm Red Velvet Cake topped with icing and whipped cream
Warm Apple Crisp topped with ice cream and whipped cream
Brownie Sundae served warm with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.

News from Latitude 43 – Outdoor Seating All Year + Seasonal Hours

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015 ~ sam

If you haven’t heard yet, we need to let you in on a little secret: Latitude 43 now has some serious heaters (trust us, these things are legit) so you can dine on their deck all year long. Picture it: Sipping cocktails and enjoying sushi, under the awing, while the snow literally falls around you.

But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves, for now let’s focus on this glorious season: fall. The crisp, fall air, views of the harbor, a tasty beer (like the new pumpkin draft rotation*), all enjoyed while you’re warm and cozy outside on Latitude’s deck. It’s basically perfection.

Speaking of the changing seasons, starting the week of October 19^th Latitude 43 and Minglewood Tavern’s seasonal hours will go into effect. Latitude 43 will be serving lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday; Minglewood will open at 4:00 PM Wednesday & Thursday and noon Friday through Sunday; both locations will be closed on Monday & Tuesday.

That said, the restaurants are still going to offer all your favorite specials and entertainment, they’re just shifting days. All You Can Eat Sushi will be available on Sunday at Latitude 43, while Minglewood will have NFL Sunday ticket on down the hall. Stump Trivia and 43 Cent Wings will now be on Wednesday Nights and Tres Tacos is now on Thursday – how’s that for some alliteration!?

A full line up of weekly promo and entertainment:

Wednesday: 43 Cent Wings & Stump Trivia at Minglewood
Thursday: Tres Tacos Thursday, followed by a weekly themed Dance Party at Minglewood
Friday: Live Music at Minglewood
Saturday: Live Music at Minglewood
Sunday: All You Can Eat Sushi at Latitude 43 & NFL Sunday Ticket at Minglewood

*The latest pumpkin beer in rotation is Two Roads’ Roadsmary’s Baby. This ale is aged in Caribbean Rum barrels and has all the pumpkin flavor you want, with notes of vanilla, oak and a hint of rum, making it a strong contender to become your new fall favorite – and there’s only one keg of it, so make sure to come try it sooner than later.

You Gotta Have Your Head Examined If You Don’t Get a Free Lat 43/Minglewood/Alchemy/Opus/Maggies Farm All In One Serenitee Restaurant Rewards Card

July 21, 2015July 21, 2015 ~ Joey Ciaramitaro ~ 1 Comment

I have one and every week free stuff shows up on there. Free Brunch at Alchemy, Free brunch at Opus, Free Dessert, Just The Other Day We used Alicia Unleashed’s Free Sushi Roll that Showed Up On her Rewards Card.

If you Don’t Like Free awesome food Then Don’t Sign Up. it’s THAT simple.

Here’s the free Sushi Roll we got using Alicia’s Card-

YUM

Every time I look at my rewards by logging on online there’s more free stuff that magically appears. Sign up here (for free) to get yours and enjoy the gift of free awesome food from The Serenitee Group.

Here’s the info from The Serenitee restaurant Group website-

Account for your good taste.

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 Latitude 43, or brunch at Alchemy, or sushi at Opus.
You always get a free entrée and dessert on your birthday.
We run specialty theme diners throughout the year that you can attend for free with 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
click here to fill out the form

Support CCALS at Latitude 43 & Minglewood This Monday, June 1st

May 27, 2015May 27, 2015 ~ sam

Head to Latitude 43 or Minglewood Tavern this Monday, June 1^st to support Compassionate Care ALS (CCALS); just come in any time after 4:00 PM and the restaurant will automatically donate a portion of your check to the cause!

PLUS you can use the opportunity to check out Latitude 43’s new Summer Menu, which will be launched tomorrow, May 28^th. Here’s a taste of what you can expect…

NEW APPETIZERS

FRESH BURRATA

Burrata cheese, arugula, basil, heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction & pea shoots

CEVICHE & GAZPACHO

Scallop & shrimp ceviche with poblano peppers, grilled corn & cilantro, served on Southwestern Gazpacho with fried tortilla points

NEW ENTREES

BBQ HALF CHICKEN

Smoked half chicken smothered in an Asian peach BBQ sauce with jalapeno cornbread & house coleslaw

SEARED SCALLOPS

Bacon, edamame & fresh corn succotash with a strawberry herb coulis

GRILLED SALMON

Curried quinoa salad with minted pineapple chutney & passion fruit gastrique

SWEET PEA RAVIOLI WITH PROSCIUTTO

Crispy prosciutto with fresh peas, white wine, porcini butter & ricotta salata

MEDITERANNEAN PORK SKEWERS

Grilled pita panzanella salad & fresh tzatziki sauce

North Shore Bakes for Breast Cancer!

May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 ~ sam

Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer raises money for breast cancer care and research through delicious dessert-filled events.

For the second year in a row, the Serenitee Restaurant Group, including Alchemy and Latitude 43 in Gloucester, is participating in the week-long event. For the event, each restaurant has created their own special dessert, like Latitude 43’s BRA-zilian Panna Cotta, and 100% of the sales from that dessert will go directly to Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer.

To participate, all you have to do is come in to Latitude 43, Alchemy or one of the other participating restaurants and order the special dessert. It’s that simple!

Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer will be held Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 10, 2015.

Last year, Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer had almost 350 participants in over 100 Massachusetts communities and raised over $78,000. Let’s make this year even better!

Click here for more dessert info.

Alchemy will feature a Chocolate Swiss Roll with chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries and raspberry coulis.

Latitude will offer the BRA-zilian Panna Cotta with coconut, cinnamon, dulce de leche and caramelized bananas.