Gourmet Guy and I finally made it to the ocean last night and docked it at The Rudder in Gloucester. You don't know about this waterside gourmet gem? We'll half of the North Shore does and they think they can keep it to themselves. Tucked away on Rocky Neck, the oldest art colony in the country, this restaurant does everything right.
First the bread. Think crusty Italian, served with a small vat of perfect pesto. This was the food we expected to find in Sicily, but maddeningly could not. Next came caprese salad, juicy tomatoes, perfect moz. and a surprise heaping of Marscapone. So hungry at this point I didn't mind the disconnect of textures and truth be told, it needed more vinegar. The baked haddock served on marvy mashed could make the Gorton's fisherman jump overboard. Sit out on the deck, festooned w/ little white lights, and you'll think you are in a small Tuscan town. A great escape.
www.rudderrestaurant.com
Thanks for the tip about Rocky Neck! I went there today with my daughter. Such a lovely picturesque area. Ate at The Studio..."largest deck on the neck!" Great food and great views.