Edible Cape Cod
Summer 2004

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   Shopping genes warmed, we proceeded to Ring Bros. Marketplace, 485 Rt. 134 (Harney’s Plaza), South Dennis. This exquisite market has been open for just two years…amazing. There’s an enormous selection of gourmet goodies under one roof - we had to contain ourselves to not spend thousands of dollars in 15 minutes. Chatham Fish & Lobster, Montilio’s Bakery, Nata’s Noodles, Dark Horse Beef & deli, Spinners Pizza & Burritos, Harney’s Liquors, and Ring Bros.’ gorgeous displays of groceries, liquors, and produce exist in perfect harmony, offering volumes of delectable choices. 

   I’m relocating to South Dennis - it’s worth the move to shop at Ring Bros. daily. Had a nice chat with Ed Ring, who’s pretty darn modest (if you ask me) about his produce business that has been operating since 1925. We enjoyed Franz, who owns Nata’s Noodles (Renata returned to Italy), and Monitilio’s Bakery. Franz tantalized us with his offerings, including grilled panini sandwiches, homemade pastas (linguine, angel hair, raviolis, etc.), pasta sauces including basil pesto, red pepper pesto, vodka, and marinara, plus prepared foods: sheperd’s pie, chicken pot pie, veal parmesana, and chicken marsala were some of the offerings winking at me… Montilio’s carries Bindi pastries from Milan, Italy, and Connecticut’s "Better Than a Bakery" breads: onion dill, Parmesan, garlic, wheat, and orange honey…We restrained ourselves and only purchased: Hogan Bros. Strange Brew coffee, fresh mozzarella, and the most beautiful pasta—Tradizioni di Puglia, pasta ribbons, with vertical orange, yellow, white, and green stripes running through—too pretty to cook! 

   Head to Ring Bros. for fantastic food shopping, or visit: www.ringbrosmarketplace.com.