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Mother’s Day

posted on May 10th, 2009 by Manny Lopes
Cooking with DAD want's to send out a Happy Mother's to all mother's. And Happy Mother's Day to my own mom, Lucia, who has enriched my life. Be sure to reach out to your own Mother, or remember her and pay tribute to her.

Portugal Day in June

posted on May 2nd, 2009 by Manny Lopes
Join us at this event, Provincetown Portuguese Festival – June 25-28, 2009 JUNE 25 (THURSDAY) 5pm-10:00pm – Festival 2009 Opening Night presented by Seamen's Bank ($28pp) B DINNER RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Call the Portuguese Festival Hotline 508-246-9080 Compartilhe Na Nossa Mesa … “Share Our Table” A showcase of Provincetown’s best restaurants              Join your class or group reunion - Cash bar  5:00 to 10:00 - Dinner 6:30 - Music  and Dancing (X-Cape) 6:00 to 10:00  JUNE 26 (FRIDAY) 10am-12pm Capt. Manny Phillips Fishing Derby for Kids  (FREE)  12-3pm Portuguese Soup Tasting with entertainment B 3-4pm Music and dance On The Stage Fills Portuguese Square (FREE) P 4-6pm Sing and Dance with Live Entertainment From The Stage At Portuguese Square (FREE) P 5-8pm The CLAMFEED is BACK!   B 6:30-8pm Music for All Ages on the Stage at Portuguese Square  (FREE)P 8:30-10:30pm Music for All Ages on the Stage at Portuguese Square (FREE)P 10-1:00am Homecoming Get Together with the “Old Jugs” at the Surf Club (FREE) S  JUNE 27 (SATURDAY) 9am-12pm Kids Games and Cookout (FREE) MF 11:30am-7:30pm Lions Club Portuguese Food Court B 12:00-2pm Entertainment  at Portuguese Square - Portuguese Dancers (FREE) 1:00 pm Judging of decorated boats.  2-3pm Entertainment at Portuguese Square Toe Jam Puppet Band (FREE)P 3-4pm Entertainment at Portuguese Square Miracle Fish Puppets (FREE)P 3pm  2009 Portuguese Festival Parade (On Commercial St. from Cape Inn to Franklin St.) 4:30-5:30 Entertainment Toe Jam Puppet Band (FREE)P 6pm-7:30 pm Entertainment With Dancers On The Stage.  (FREE)P  7:30pm-9:30pm Entertainment Fado Concert On The Waterfront The music of Portugal With Celia Maria, Natalie Pires, Tania, Jose...  

Mateus Restaurant

posted on May 2nd, 2009 by Manny Lopes
Recently my daughter & I and some friends visited Mateus Seafood and Steak Restaurant in Ludlow MA. It's no secret that I like Portuguese restaurants & I always enjoy going to Mateus. Mateus is tucked away from the main streets of Ludlow Massachusetts in a quiet neighborhood in the mist of the Portuguese community and within walking distance to the local Gremio Lusitano Portuguese Club and home of the Western MA Pioneers semi-pro soccer team. Mateus serves up daily specials in they're spacious bar area as well as in they're separate dinning area. In the bar area there is a long table area with stools all around where people come & meet up & enjoy a tasteful lunch while visiting with friends or making new friends. It's a joyous atmosphere reminiscent of the laid back & carefree lifestyle of Portugal. I highly recommend a visit with friends or by yourself for a great lunch. But back to our visit. We were greeted and served by Kelly. Mateus is a family restaurant and Kelly is the daughter, you'll probably be greeted by Kelly's mom Maria and likely get served by her brother Cliff if you go to the bar area where you'll also likely to meet Manny (the Dad & Husband) as...  

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