Bites Nearby: The Schooner
Even if you can't sit outside during the chilly days of December, simply being near the soft sway of the ocean tides can refresh the mind and soul.
Start off with a delicious, seafood inspired appetizer. The menu includes clams on the half shell, oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, crispy calamari with spicy marinara sauce, General Tso's spicy calamari steamers, Prince Edward mussels, Maryland crab cakes, baked clams and coconut shrimp spring rolls. Looking for a cup of soup to warm you up?
Indulge in New England or Manhattan clam chowder or lobster bisque. Opt for a salad instead, and select from mixed greens, baby greens, Greek or classic Caesar style.
Once the main event comes around, you won't want to skimp on your choice. Fried seafood lovers will be happy to know that the menu includes Gulf shrimp, coconut shrimp, deep sea scallops and filet of flounder in this style, as well as a seafood platter including plenty of favorites.
On the side were tender and buttery baby carrots and smashed potatoes, a mix of creamy mashed and pieces of firmer potato with bits of skin. Some might cry lumpiness, but it had a real potato taste, all too rare these days. The red clam zuppa ($18.99)
In addition to that cracker-crusted pizzette, I also enjoyed al dente linguine, which was rife with tiny clams in a subtly garlic-enriched sauce ($14). What could have been better was the “insalata alla Potenza,” ($10) baby arugula with shaved Parmesan