Our special places
When we live in areas like Newport, Jamestown, Watch Hill or Narragansett it is very easy to forget some of the very unique things that drive thousands of visitors to visit our community. We can get stuck in our ruts of going to the same places and avoiding those spots that we think will swell with visitors when the tourist season arrives.
After a sun drenched weekend with my family my wife and I were thinking of taking a break from cooking and taking the family out to eat. I wanted to go to a place where you put on a lobster bib, clean up with a wet nap and enjoy the sites and sounds of a coastal landmark. One such place is Aunt Carries Restaurant in Point Judith. We arrived at 6:30 and the weather had cooled slightly so we were able to secure a table with only a few minutes wait. I then proceded to enjoy a great cup of chowder, the best clam cakes I have had in ages and some succulent lobster. I hadn't had clam cakes in years and I have to tell you that they were excellent. This eating establishment is only 10 minutes from my house but I haven't been there in years and I have no idea why. For all of us who live in these great coastal communities with a rich tradition and legacy we must always remember to stop for a moment and visit some of those fantastic spots that make our area so interesting!
Labels: Aunt Carrie's, John Hodnett, Point Judith
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10:00 AM
2 Comments:
What a great illustration of how we should appreciate all of the things in this world that we take for granted on a daily basis.
One of the nicest things about Aunt Carrie's is that it has stayed the same and is just as I remember it as a little kid. I hope no one ever get the bright idea to 'modernize' it. It is just right - funky, a little inconvenient and no airs of sophistication. In other words -IT IS PERFECT! I agree - it is the best! I took a client there about a month ago and I said the same thing to myself - Why don't I come here more often??? PS The clients are from New York and they couldn't get over how great it was there. We sat out on the lawn and had a wonderful time. They can't wait to come back.
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