Chez Down Camp

Posted on 22. Jul, 2008 by Karen in Misc

  When you vacation with the Peanut — my 4-year old niece, you see a lot of hot dogs.  The Peanut is crazy about them.  She likes them sans buns with ketchup.  So to be a good traveling buddy, you have to accommodate the Peanut on her taste for hot dogs — at least some of the time. 

So today we all trooped into the quaint, historic town of Rockport, Massachusetts where we had lunch at local fave — the Top Dog.  Billed by it’s owners as “quite possibly America’s favorite hot dog”, it was a campy hole in the wall with an awesome array of doggies.  The menu includes the:

  • Purebred
  • Doggoned Deal
  • Man’s Best Friend
  • German Shepherd
  • Chihuahua
  • Bloodhound
  • Seeing Eye Dog
  • Boston Terrier
  • Italian Greyhound
  • Shaggy Dog
  • Bad Dog
  • Golden Retriever
  • Mutt
  • Junkyard Dog and
  • Other faves such as fried clams, French fries, lobster rolls and “Grammy’s” potato salad — special because I used to call my grandmother “Grammy”.

Now lest you think that we have a limited menu at Down Camp because of the Peanut, think again.  Last night, “Chef” Kevin fixed a delicious Portuguese seafood stew called “cioppino”.  It had a flavorful tomato base broth filled to the brim with mussels, shrimp, linguica (a Portuguese sausage), potatoes and, of course, the ingredient of the day — saffron.  What a great time we all had sitting around the dining table, sopping stew, talking stuff and looking out onto beautiful Cape Ann. 

Tonight’s dinner promises to be equally tasty.  We’re having Chef Kevin’s Beer Can Chicken, corn on the cob, and blueberry/peach cobbler made from scratch by my sister, the esteemed “Meno Mom”.  You may wonder how I’ll fit into my plane seat on the ride back home after eating all these great meals at Chez Down Camp.

Believe me – I’m wondering the same thing. 

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8 Responses to “Chez Down Camp”

  1. b

    22. Jul, 2008

    I’ve been enjoying (immensely) your reports from Down Camp. You’re so lucky to have relatives who are Host and Hostess with the Mostest.
    The scenery is beautiful, you’re keeping great company, and OMG! THE FOOD!!
    Enjoy!

  2. Janet

    22. Jul, 2008

    I LOVE that place! Did you notice the wall of dog pictures? I’ve brought my dog, Max, there. He loves it, too :-) Glad you’re having a great time!

  3. Wendy

    23. Jul, 2008

    Top Dog looks great!, I think Bruce would love it – he’s mad about hotdogs too. . Just love hearing about your MA adventures. Keep the news coming. :)

  4. Karen

    23. Jul, 2008

    b–Down Camp is such a wonderful place. It’s so peaceful here sometimes. This morning I watched people out digging for clams in the mud flats that are exposed when the tide goes out in the cove right behind Down Camp. Now the tide is coming in—what an amazing phenomenon. In a couple of hours you could swim where people were walking this morning. All told, Down Camp with our friends, great food and beautiful ambiance is too special.

    Karen

    Janet–another Top Dog fan!! I did notice the wall of dog pictures–is Max up there? Do you live near Down Camp?

    Karen

    Wendy–I took the picture with my little digital and am pretty impressed with myself–and the camera! I’m not known for being the great photographer but this camera makes it easy. Looks like you’ll have to bring Bruce to Cape Ann for a visit.

    Karen

  5. Stacey

    23. Jul, 2008

    I am soo glad to hear your are enjoying your vacation! It sounds FABULOUS!!!! I love reading the blogs about it too! (as always) Enjoy the rest of your trip. Have a safe flight home!

  6. Karen

    24. Jul, 2008

    Thanks Stacey. Glad you stopped by.

  7. Celeste

    26. Jul, 2008

    Karen:

    Rockport is a wonderful area and “quaint” is exactly what it is. Moving out east is a goal of mine. Also ” Peanut” is just a bundle of joy…..enjoy !

    Celeste

  8. Karen

    29. Jul, 2008

    Thanks Celeste. Peanut is definitely a blessing. And both my sister and I plan to move to Massachusetts one day. I love the East coast!

    Karen

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