For those who don't know, one town north of Truro lies Provincetown. North of Provincetown? The end of the earth. See what I mean?
There are lots of great things about Provincetown. Beautiful beaches, lots of fun places to shop, delicious things to eat and there are the men. Oh the men. Ladies and gentlemen who are not of this particular persuasion, please allow those of us gentlemen and ladies who are a moment to indulge.
There's something for everyone, folks!
Anyway, food. Say you spend the day in Provincetown and get hungry. Because you are human. And we like to eat.
Breakfast.
The Post Office Cafe is a delightful place for breakfast or brunch situated conveniently under a cabaret.
I have definitely had a medicinal mimosa here a time or two. They make great omelets, have an interesting menu of options and your server is sure to be extra witty as he or she prepares for the cabaret show that evening.
After strolling down Commercial Street, popping into the t-shirt shops (for heaven's sake do NOT buy that Irish Yoga t-shirt for $30, trust me) and taking in the sights, you're probably hungry again, right? Is it just me?
Snack.
The Provincetown Portuguese Bakery.
To quote one Yelper: "Oh. My. EFFING. God. Malassadas." A malassada is a hulking chunk of fried dough that is sort of like a french toast donut. Highly recommended piping hot out of the fryer. And don't stop there. They have a case full of sweet and savory delicacies.
After you've sifted through the Army/Navy Store, you're likely getting thirsty. Just a few minutes in the other direction, you'll find The Pig. A great, divey place for a cheap beer and some curry fries.
Now. Sit on the beach for about an hour. Or, if you're crazy like that, fly a kite! Get hungry again. Because you have dinner reservations.
Dinner.
One option: Ciro & Sal's. Guys, I won't lie to you. Ciro & Sal, post breaking up, have had some tough times at their eponymous restaurant. I'm told that it was once a Provincetown institution. A gem that could be counted on time and time again for a delicious, homey, Italian experience. When I went there, the food was totally fine, but nothing I would jump up and down about. But sometimes, you just want to eat some pasta in a dark, cozy, really cool basement with cheese-graters for light fixtures. Because sometimes, just sometimes, you feel like history, atmosphere and a good story are worth a slightly unspectacular rigatoni. If this is how you feel, go to Ciro & Sal's.
If that is not how you feel, go to Devon's.
I repeat. Go to Devon's.
Be prepared to wait a few minutes (no sweat, the shops next door are practically BEGGING you to walk into them). We went with a reservation and still had to wait a cool 15 minutes for a table. It's worth it. I once ate a pork chop here the size of my head that was improbably juicy and tender, paired with perfectly ripe peaches seared white hot on a sizzling grill. I hear they also do brunch (for those of you who like that kind of thing). Like lots of the restaurants in P-Town, it's a little pricier than most places on the Cape, but you really get what you pay for. Lovely water views, sweet and knowledgeable service, great food and an open kitchen to watch and enjoy.
Are you hungry yet? Go! Go!
Post Office Cafe & Cabaret
303 Commercial St
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-3892
Provincetown Portuguese Bakery
299 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657-2202
(508) 487-1803
The Squealing Pig
335 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
(508) 487-5804
Ciro & Sal's (which might just be called Sal's place now)
4 Kiley Court
Provincetown, MA 02657-2435
(508) 487-6444
Devon's
401 1/2 Commercial Street
Provincetown, MA 02657
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