French Restaurant Named A Best On Cape Cod

When you think of food on Cape Cod, your mind would most likely go to lobster rolls, fried clams or ice cream. You wouldn’t be wrong. However, a French establishment was recently named a top restaurant on Cape Cod.

Family Travel Magazine inspires family adventures by often highlighting some of the best attractions in vacation areas. Recently, they listed the best restaurants on the Cape as we kick off the summer season this week.

While the majority of the list does highlight seafood places, the first restaurant featured is more non-traditional. In fact, it may not be the most family-friendly on the list, but it does offer a unique cuisine for the area.

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Bleu

“Francophiles agree that dining at Bleu is like being in France. No passport needed,” is the first thing you are greeted with upon visiting BleuRestaurant.com. Located on Market St. in the Mashpee Commons, Bleu is an elegant dining experience. They offer an upscale ambiance. Furthermore, Bleu is owned by Frederic Feufeu, a renowned chef from the Loire Valley in Central France. Feufeu is bringing French culture to Cape Cod with his creations.

The Menu

Whether you are dining for lunch, dinner, or brunch, Bleu always serves one of their house favorites, the duck confit. An array of light French appetizers like warm brie or tuna tartar are offered to start your experience. Then, “Les Poissons” is where you will find the seafood dishes. Fish and scallop options are beautifully designed and flavored with traditional French flavors.

Next, the “Les Viandes” meat section gives you the choice of chicken, duck, or filet mignon “au Poivre.” These plates range from $25-$49. Each has an artisanal design that looks as good as it tastes.

So, if you want an upscale dining experience on Cape Cod this summer, this French restaurant named best on Cape Cod is a good choice.

3 Massachusetts Wine Establishments You Need To Know About

Today is national wine day. To celebrate, we’ll highlight three Massachusetts wine establishments you need to know about.

In Boston, there are plenty of options to indulge in your wine cravings. Whether it is pairing your favorite glass with a delicious meal in the North End or frequenting one the best wine bars. Rooftop gatherings are also popular wine spots. With the weather warming up, the city provides an excellent backdrop for a few sips at golden hour.

Furthermore, there are numerous wineries in Massachusetts. Some of these small businesses, like Nantucket Vineyard (Cisco), distribute throughout the New England region, while others remain local to New England only. Massachusetts is also the home state of operations like the Boston Showcase Company. They have a long history of designing and distributing products like wine glasses to restaurants in bulk.

In addition, it has become common for wine to be available at stadium events. Fenway Park, TD Garden, Gillette Stadium and all major concert venues offer a wine variation at their ticketed events.

Wine Industry Growth

Earlier this year, Forbes published a detailed report on the positive projections for the wine industry in 2023. “U.S. Wine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Project,” sales of wine (domestic and imported) topped $66.97 billion, with table wines dominating, followed by sparkling wines (most domestic), whose projected sales will rise 7.7% from 2022 to 2030 and the U.S. wine market size is expected to reach USD 115.03 billion by 2030,” the article quotes.

You can locally partake in national wine day in various ways. Options include simply uncorking your favorite bottle at home, venturing out to a winery, or simply showing your support through ordering online.

In our list highlighting Massachusetts wine establishments to know about, we touch upon three different fields.