One Mike Stand

            Pier 77 

            Located roughly an hour and a half North of Boston to the picturesque landscape of

            With a Harbor at it’s door and the sun-setting on the sea, one can only assume the ‘77′ would be basking in it’s summer fair. Can the Pier live up to the expectations that are rooted so deeply in our New England Heritage of what summer “Means” when it comes to “Maine.”  

                        We start with the “Ahi Napoleon” a well balance pairing of #1 grade tuna, served atop a crisp (yet overcooked) wanton, laid on beds of fine selected greens, finished with a ‘Wasabi Vin.’”

            Staying true to the gifts of summer we try the “Ice-burg-wedge” salad, with crumbled blue cheese and a overpowering amount of blue dressing, though good.

            For our Entree the “22oz Porter House with creamed spinach and pommes frites and finished with an Amazing Demi glaze.”(’glaze’ pronounced with an ‘S’ sound).

            For our second Entree we choose the “Hot Pocket.” Just kidding.

“The world Famous ‘Lobster of Maine.’ Boiled, Split and Served.

“Drawn with Butter,” and  “Corned with Cobb.”—”Thee only choice when visiting

            Content with our meals we do our best to forge ahead (because I am a professional…not fat). Trying a wonderful Espresso Crème’ Brule’ delicate and perfect garnished with aromatic espresso beans.

            We finish with the “Show Stopper!” a “Warm Blueberry Crumble” made with local blueberries, nestled in a home-made tweel cup, served warm and finished with Vanilla Bean Gelato.”

            Aps average $10, Entree’s within77 the mid-$20’s and desserts at a low $6.50. Service is could be a little more knowledgeable and attentive, though their eagerness to help bridges some gaps. With slight tweaks in the Kitchen the Pier 77 could be Platinum. An overall great experience with charm, that is why Pier 77 Receives the “Gold Plate!”

  Located: 77 Pier Road
Cape Porpoise,

 New Bridge Cafe’  

“Everything old is still again.” ‘New Bridge’ spanning the test of time, with old style and cafe’ charm. Located at

Just a quick glimpse of the parking lot lets you know that this a local hangout where old friends and the next generation of patrons are gathering on their way in.

The cafe’ is old time charm-dated decore and is comforting for that very reason. The seats are close together and patrons talk table to table making their familiar rounds to their familiar friends. We start our meal off with the New Bridges Classic Antipasto: a generous portion for a single serving (enough to feed two).

Made with fresh slices of deli meats, olives and pickled peppers. This crisp salad satisfies and fills. Next we try the golden Cheese sticks served with good old marinara or MAH-rin-Ah-ra if you’re a local. (mass accent)*  Just as good as you remembered them.

The service is quick and by the time we finish our appetizers the entree’s arrive. Speed is one thing to expect with the

To start we choose the Chicken Parm, served with our choice of linguini pasta and the classic “Mah-rin-ah-ra.” A huge portion of breaded chicken breast served atop our pasta with melted provolone cheese. A taste of the North End with Half the travel. Nice work!

Next we go for broke with the BBQ Combo, with a number of options we go for what the locals would. The ribs and the famous steak tips. Both served with a King Kong sized side of fries. I think Columbus‘ might have sailed over to the ‘

We sink in our chairs covered in sauce, with our plates empty our stomachs full and the integrity of this 31 year old gem in-tact. It is then that we are sadly happy that their isn’t  a dessert menu offered for the

With aps prices averaging $6 and entree’s around $14 the portions and the product are well worth the trip. Service leaves some room to be desired and maybe a dessert or two. Overall we give the New Bridge Cafe’ the GOLD Plate!

Located at

. In Chelsea Ma. 02150

617 884 0134 open 7 days

Biography:

Mike Dunphy was born and raised on the South Shore of Massachusetts, the baby of nine children in an Irish-Catholic family. Mike learned at an early age the importance of timing and quick wit; essential tools for the youngest in a household dominated by older siblings.
Mikes passion for entertaining has spanned its reach over his wide range of talents. His ability to combine his enthusiasm for humor, his flair for cooking and the need to give back to the community, has helped Mike to excel in his given fields.
Following 9/11, while still a student at Boston University, Mike conceived, organized, promoted, produced and hosted “Humor for Humanity,” an evening of comedy that raised thousands of dollars for the ‘American Red Cross’ “9/11 Liberty Fund,” while earning him an ARC “Humanitarian Award” for his efforts.
While still attending BU, where he earned a degree in English Literature, Mike supported himself by working nights as an Executive Sous Chef, as well as a Chef de’ Cuisine at a number of well known Boston based restaurants.
Becoming an Executive Chef and Opening three Restaurants under their Chef de’ Cuisine title. While juggling a full time kitchen job and classes at BU, Mike somehow still found the time to hone his talents as a stand-up comic at some ofBoston’s most acclaimed comedy venues such as The Comedy Connection and Nick’s Comedy Stop.
Not one to rest on his efforts, Mike continued to merge his talent as a chef with his knack for comedy, helping Mike become a featured in-house “Chef/Comedian” of Billy Costa’s “TV Diner” a New England Cable News (NECN) program that highlights Boston area chefs and restaurants. Eventually becoming the shows “Food Columnist and Food Critic”
When he wasn’t in-front of the camera or on stage, Mike would showcases his humorous views of the restaurant industry monthly as a featured humor columnist for “Slammed Magazine,” a nationally published restaurant industry magazine.
Winning the “Up and Rising Stars” competition in NYC in 05’ has landed him a regular spot at the world Famous Caroline’s on Broadway in Time Sq. NYC playing with greats like Jim Gaffigan, Darrell Hammond and Eddy Brill.
Now he moves his act to the West Coast, already finding stage time at some at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory as well as becoming a “Regular” at the World Famous Hollywood Improv Where he has gained his own monthly show called:
Mike Dunphy’s “Filthy Or Show” a show in which he Hosts, Books and Produces. With such Celebrity Comics appearing in his show as: Mo Collins of “MAD TV,” Bret Ernst Of “Vince Vaughns Wild West Comedy Tour, Deray Davis of “BET & Next Friday.
Voted “The Newest and Hottest Comedy Show in LA” By National Lampoons “Nadine @ Night,” where he has become a “Regular” on their XM Radio Show, all this with a reassuring nod when he was recently “Featured” on Comedy.com as one of Rob Corddry’s Top 5 Hottest New Comics. All this in only a two-year stint in LA, not bad for the new kid in town…