This past Saturday we had the honor and thrill of hosting the 2nd annual "SandwichFest" here in Sandwich. Just when I thought the first one (held last year) couldn't get better, the wonderful folks from the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce out-did themselves again to make this year's street festival bigger and better than ever. Amid the soaring heat and humidity, thousands turned out to peruse the dozens of vendors, merchants and organizations lined up and down Jarves and Main Street.
Of course the main attraction of the festival is the "Best Sandwich in Sandwich" contest. A virtual Who's Who of restaurants in Sandwich, all vying for the coveted Sandwich trophy and bragging rights. This year's People's Choice winner was The Aqua Grille, serving Hot & Crunchy Lobster Sliders (Lobster cakes breaded and sauté’ in cornflakes, almonds & coconut. Served on a brioche with avocado mayo and sprinkled with an ancho chili sauce.) Changing things up a bit this year, the judges chose winners in 3 separate culinary areas: Best Vegetarian, Best Non-Vegetarian and Best Use of Local Ingredients. The winners were, Best Vegetarian: Beth’s Special Teas Cape Cod Cranberry Wrap, Best Non-Vegetarian: The Dan’l Webster Inn
Breuben Sandwich and for Best Use of Local Ingredients: The Aqua Grille (see People's Choice).
There was truly something for everyone, art, jewelry, cars, music & artistic performances, a bounce-house, dog contest & parade, local farmers, and even political groups were on hand to drum up supporters. Just about every aspect of life in our community was represented.
We all know how wonderful it is to live on Cape, but attending this festival truly makes a person proud to call Sandwich our Home. I'm looking forward to next year's festival already. Who knows, maybe I should think about setting up my own little table and hand out information and tips on things to do in on the Cape?!
Of course the main attraction of the festival is the "Best Sandwich in Sandwich" contest. A virtual Who's Who of restaurants in Sandwich, all vying for the coveted Sandwich trophy and bragging rights. This year's People's Choice winner was The Aqua Grille, serving Hot & Crunchy Lobster Sliders (Lobster cakes breaded and sauté’ in cornflakes, almonds & coconut. Served on a brioche with avocado mayo and sprinkled with an ancho chili sauce.) Changing things up a bit this year, the judges chose winners in 3 separate culinary areas: Best Vegetarian, Best Non-Vegetarian and Best Use of Local Ingredients. The winners were, Best Vegetarian: Beth’s Special Teas Cape Cod Cranberry Wrap, Best Non-Vegetarian: The Dan’l Webster Inn
Breuben Sandwich and for Best Use of Local Ingredients: The Aqua Grille (see People's Choice).
There was truly something for everyone, art, jewelry, cars, music & artistic performances, a bounce-house, dog contest & parade, local farmers, and even political groups were on hand to drum up supporters. Just about every aspect of life in our community was represented.
We all know how wonderful it is to live on Cape, but attending this festival truly makes a person proud to call Sandwich our Home. I'm looking forward to next year's festival already. Who knows, maybe I should think about setting up my own little table and hand out information and tips on things to do in on the Cape?!
