Fresh-caught Wellfleet oysters, fluffy linguiça omelets, and sugar-dusted Malasadas-New Englanders travel for hours to feast on these unusual regional dishes made famous in America's first true melting pot, Cape Cod.
A seashore connected by whimsical towns, The Cape is a treasure trove of popular eateries. Culinary pearls simmer in corner kitchens tucked, as locals say, "just out back". If you can find these spots, you'll discover oh-so-scrumptious flavors expertly blended in tiny seafood shanties and creatively crafted in hip lobster houses. This is flavor worth the drive.
How did The Cape get this unusual culinary thumbprint? Native Americans shared their staple foods with pilgrims and that's when corn, …show more content…
The good news is that in Cape Cod there's no shortage of choices in venue from clapboard shanties to chandelier'd dining rooms. Whether you prefer your lobster stuffed, steamed, or baked, you can try them all! So bring out your finest bib, grab a nutcracker, and head out to any of these eateries, just a few of the best Cape Cod can offer.
Lobster Roll
The unassuming lobster roll deserves its own mention as the king of New England sandwiches. Though the recipe is simple, the title of "best" is hotly contested. A good lobster roll demands freshly steamed lobster meat pulled right from the shell, and the perfect ratio of mayo, salt and pepper. What makes it a sandwich is the lightly toasted hotdog roll, the kind with flat sides sold mostly in New England.
Stuffed Quahogs
Ah, the elusive quahog. It may look like a Frankenstein sized clam, but is a shellfish in its own class. The "stuffie" is a snack prized by New Englanders all along the coast but take note, the competition for best recipe is fierce. Recipes vary, but always include bread crumbs, chopped quahog meat, plenty of seasonings, and sometimes linguica. Scoop the stuffing back into the quahog shell, bake, and Voila! Top your stuffie with Tabasco, and you've got the quintessential Fisherman's