Vineyards on Cape Cod

Vineyards are not often associated with Cape Cod, however, the sandy soil and ocean breezes make the Cape a perfect place to grow grapes. Cape Cod is home to two award winning vineyards, one in Falmouth and the other in Truro. The Cape Cod Winery on 681 Sandwich Road in East Falmouth is run by the Lazzari family and the wines they offer include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio. They offer tours and wine tasting. For more information call 509-457 5592 or visit www.capecodwinery.com.

The Truro Vineyards, located on 11 Shore Road (Route 6A) in North Truro is run by the Roberts family. Among the many wines they offer are Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Maritime Red, a blend of Zinfandel and Merlot. They also offer tours and wine tastings. For more information visit www.trurovineyardsofcapecod.com. Grape harvest time is from the last week in September to the beginning of October, so that might be a fun time to visit.

Fall is my favorite time on the Cape and and it's a perfect time to visit. We still have beautiful weather, but the crowds are gone and the rates drop! The Tidewater Inn will be offering our off season rates after Labor Day Weekend and the rates begin at $59.99. Hope to see you.

Voula

Cape Cod Arts Festival

As I mentioned in an earlier blog, the Cape Cod Arts Festival is this weekend. Due to the potential rain tomorrow, it will be held only on Sunday from 10AM to 5PM. Admission is free and it will be help at the Village Green, Main Street, Hyannis.

More than 150 artists, juried from a national talent pool of over 45,000 painters, sculptors, photographers and potters, will set up to exhibit over 15,000 pieces of world-class artwork.

Works in clay, fiber, wood, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, painting, photography, sculpture. And unlike most gallery shows, you can meet and interact with these talented creators as you view their work; every artist will be available on-site during the show.

Voula

Downtown Hyannis

Went to Hyannis again Thursday evening hoping that there would be live music downtown as there was last week. We we pleasantly surprised that there was still some live music on the sidewalks although not as much as before. Being very hungry, my husband and I decided to have dinner and chose Columbo's since there was a three man jazz band serenading those eating outdoors. We decided to wait for a table even though the wait was 40 minutes. We were just about to leave when a table for two opened outside. As soon as we sat down and had a glass of wine while listening to the relaxing music all the annoyance and stress washed away. To add to our enjoyment, a young lady with a beautiful voice joined the group and sang several songs.

Along with the wonderful music, we had one of the most amazing meals! I ordered one of their specials of risotto with chicken and tomatoes. Yum! My husband had steak tips with smashed potatoes and grilled vegetables. It came out steaming hot and was perfectly cooked. Both meals were perfect and the atmosphere and music couldn't have been better. Even though I was initially annoyed at having to wait so long, I recommend Columbo's highly. Their food is fresh, simple, creatively cooked and reasonably priced. Next time I'd like to go in the afternoon and have some coffee and desserts. Their desserts looked great, but we had no room for any dessert.

Last Minute Special

With schools beginning shortly, it seems as if summer has come to an end. If you haven't gotten away this summer or need one last getaway, why not come to the Cape. The Tidewater is offering a special this weekend of $99.99 per night and $89.99 for Sunday through Thursday.

The weather's not bad. Some wind, but no rain yet. Hope to see you at the Tidewater. Call us at 800-338-6322 for more information or to make a reservation.

Voula

Family Night At Dennis Beach

If you're on Cape Cod or on your way why not spend the evening in Dennis and take advantage of their family night Saturday night. The evening starts at 4pm with a bonfire and marshmallow toasting. The Twenty-Eight Band will be playing beach party tunes from 5pm to 10pm. At dusk, a spectacular fireworks display will take place on West Dennis Beach.

A shuttle bus will be available at the Ezra H. Baker School and will be taking people to and from the fireworks beginning at 4:30pm. The weather is beautiful and it should be a perfect evening on the beach.

Voula

Provincetown Jazz Festival

The Provincetown Jazz Festival is this weekend and opens on Friday, August 14th at
8PM in Provincetown.

The schedule is as follows:
Friday: String of Pearls
Beat Kaestli
Saturday: Shawnn monteiro
New York City Police Jazz Ensemble
Sunday: Krisanthi Pappas
John Harrison III
Jim Robitaille
The festival takes place in Provincetown High School and tickets are $25 per concert. For tickets and more information, visit their website at www.provinctownjazzfestival.org or call 866-811-4111.

Voula

Downtown Hyannis

After a long day at the hotel, my husband and I usually have dinner in the picnic area and then relax before the next day begins. In the summer, we have little free time to enjoy the Cape. Thursday night we decided to walk to downtown Hyannis which is only one mile from the Tidewater. What fun! On Thursdays many restaurants offer 20% discounts and there's music all along Main Street. We didn't know this but were pleasantly surprised when we saw musicians outside many restaurants...jazz, country, folk, and rock. Something to please everyone. All the restaurants and shops were teaming with people and many were walking up and down the street. I hadn't seen so many people since last year!

We had a wonderful dinner at Ardeo's and then walked along the street as we enjoyed the music along the way. It seems that this is a regular event on Thursday nights. If you haven't been to Hyannis in the evening, I recommend you try it. There's ice cream shops and a carousel for the kids also.

Voula

Falmouth Road Race

Sunday, August 9th, marks the 36th Falmouth Road Race. This race is 7.1 miles long from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights. From its humble origins it has become a major race with 10,000 runners and attracts many world class runners. Registration is already closed this year, but why not visit Falmouth and enjoy this race. Much of the race route is along the ocean with breathtaking views.

And if you haven't made reservations yet, we'd love to have you stay at the Tidewater. Visit us at tidewatercapecod.com for our latest specials.