The LEGEND of

Saddled with the task of inventing a new – the ultimate was missing. Something made Ed uncomfortable and it wasn’t – “comfort ” is an awesome responsibility. has just Shelly’s constantly referring to him as “Hey, EWE!”. A long often been held up as the standard and even “gourmized” way from home, he recalled how the and gravy com- into recipes that include Kobe and Chateau Lafite du forted the regiment’s men and asked his beloved wife Rothschild gravy. Barnacle Bob, Long John and Cap’n to prepare it for him. Clawed didn’t think Being a Mother of In- going the “hoity-toity” vention and a non-beef route was in the best and eater, she de- interest of our guests. cided to add her own Something closer to little twist to the dish the coast; something Ed described. Her that said, “Americana;” lobsterman dad had something that shout- told her that there is ed, “Marblehead.” no better way to show It was then that love than lobster. Barnacle Bob recalled August is a plenti- Biscuits and gravy is a popular breakfast dish a story about his great, ful month for cold amongst people of the Southern United States. It great, great, great (re- water crustaceans - consists of buttermilk American biscuits covered “VOILA!” The ULTI- ally great, maybe even in thick “country” or “white” gravy made from the the greatest) grand MATE COMFORT drippings of cooked pork , white flour, milk, food! Pappy was pappy, Ed W. Evans, and often bits of real sausage, , ground beef, so excited he for- the legendary Civil or other . The gravy is often flavored with black War cook. Understand- pepper. In some parts of the South this is also called got about his ably, his favorite dish to sawmill gravy. The dish is best eaten soon after home sickness feed the regiment was it is prepared.Biscuits and gravy may typically be and asked Shelly biscuits with gravy. It did ordered as the “main course” or as a “side dish”. to make this a wonders for morale, not weekly happen- only filling the bellies of the ing at their dinner soldiers with “stick-to-the- The Ultimate ”” table. Here at ribs” goodness, but also Marblehead we reminding the men of their “re-enact” Shelly’s kitchens at home – the wife, from the 1870’s with the hope that it has the same effect the kids, the comfort. on our relationship with you as it did for Ed and Shelly! Civil After the war, legend has it, pappy War style, paying homage to southern biscuits and northern headed north for better employment opportunities and lobsters, or you can enjoy just the Lobster Gravy on a number met the love of his life, Shelly, a lobsterman’s daughter. A of our other menu offerings. If you really, really love this “Ulti- match made in heaven, Shelly one day announced, “EWE mate Comfort Food,” please feel free to voice your approval. are going to marry me!” They soon married but something Just stand and shout “Marblehead!” or “Hey, EWE!”