Hyannis, MA
On a recent trip to visit a dear friend, we had the wonderful opportunity to see the remarkable Tony Bennett
live in concert, at the Cape Cod Melody Tent! An amazing entertainer even at at his age, Mr. Bennett, is like a fine wine, he gets better with age!! Of course, with great music, comes great food to create an experience!!After, what we (Mary, Mark and I) thought was the best live performance ever, we felt ourselves quite famished.... And when in the Cape, seafood is the first choice. Mary, being quite the knowledgeable Cape Cod hostess, and quite the foodie... recommended that we go to an area favorite, THE NAKED OYSTER, which had very recently moved to a brand new location. It had a very urban-chic vibe when we walked in, and it was quite busy for a late night in a sleepy town (which was not too far from the famous Kennedy compound)!!
We were quickly whisked to the back dining room.... Where before long, we were presented by some delicious creations from the sea. Appetizers were the components of the meal, and a way to taste several dishes. The oysters here all come from local oyster farmers and are extremely fresh. You can't really go wrong with any of the varieties of shellfish...
So we ordered an oyster sampler... And they were all delicious! The Oysters Rockefeller, of course, was my fave. Rich, perfectly flavored and decadent, a must have!
Clam chowder is, of course, a staple I find the need to order when you know the clams are super fresh. Great texture, great flavor.... Delicious.
Crab Cakes!! I am a huge fan of crab cakes... And a huge fan of anything fusion, sweet, tangy and savory all coming together to create a party in your mouth! The crab could not be more fresh and flakey... Combining a mouthful of the crab cake with some of the tangy citrus, mango salad and the Cajun spice Aioli... And that is a serious flavor explosion in your mouth! So good!!
Last was the Seafood Ceviche "Martini"... What to say about ceviche that is made with extremely fresh, local seafood? Fresh goodness every bite through and through! Of course, being a big fan of all things spicy... I had to add a dash of hot sauce, but not to take away from the integrity of the dish, I'd still order it again. Paired with fresh avocado, and freshly made chips... It's a great accompaniment to any of the delicious drinks their bar serves up, or a bright , fresh dry white wine, like a Pinot Grigio.
The food was delicious, and the company priceless.... However, the only thing lacking here was the service. We concluded that the staff was still trying to acclimate to the new location, and towards the end of our meal we felt rushed to finish it. Sadly, the lack of service could put a dent into an experience. I think I would give this place a second chance on my next visit to Hyannis.... Assuming Mr. Bennett is healthy and strong next year, I will be back to see another performance which I'm sure will be just as unforgettable as this one was.... And follow it by some memorable oysters!!!
One delicious bite at a time....
Elle. :)
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