and an inspiration wire:
oops. that one is kind of small. how about this?


or this:

I think we should definitely (being in a "destination" town) have a wall like this:


a la Little Red Bike Cafe in Portland.

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While it might not be new, this small harbor front cafe in downtown Wellfleet certainly feels like its had a makeover. Having recently stopped in mid-morning for a quick cup of coffee and a bagel we were pleasantly surprised. Wooden, slated tables and chairs are arranged around the outer edge of the restaurant, all facing floor to ceiling windows that peer out over Mayo Beach. The inner circle of the space is taken up by a large U shaped bar, where seat levels change to accommodate the height of the floor as it goes up a quarter flight of stairs. Organic tea is served in individual, metal Japanese style teapots, and the coffee, like all Wellfleet restaurants supports the local Beanstock roasters. This spot is great for a quick friendly cup of joe and a toasted bagel by the sea. While we will be aiming for a slightly cozier, vintage feel-this fresh open space uses Asian influence mixed with surf style cool to create a very inviting atmosphere.

Frontier: Brunswick, ME

Welcome to Frontier.

It's new in town, in my hometown of Brunswick, Maine, and it's where my sister holds a summer job. I think you'll agree we should be taking notes on things like the silverware buckets and the long, roughhewn picnic tables built for two parties to share, side by side.

And the funky old chairs, that lead into the cozy zone, where there are books, and puzzles, and games, and colored pencils.


And of course, there are the market plates. This is the Maine Market Plate. It is served on a wooden cutting board lined with a piece of wax paper, and every single item on it is either grown or produced in Maine:


The chocolate chip cookie might not have been, but that came separately. Actually, there were two: one for me, and one for my sister on her break.

Our café should give sisters breaks together, don't you think?

Even though we don't like his Wellfleet reviews...

We might still want to look at this list of Summer Salads to include on our menu.

Someone will send us flowers on our first day. Don't you think?