Fair trade or organic lattes and sandwiches in café celebrating Herman Melville

Students learn to craft authentic Italian cuisine with contemporary twist during hands-on, 90-minute group or private cooking classes

Authentic southern Italian fare, such as bruschetta, lasagna & tiramisu, with all pasta made in-house

20 beers flow from taps behind bar made of reclaimed barn wood in laid-back tavern with live music four nights a week

Tapas-style small plates, such as blue-crab wontons & black-bean hummus, with live music on Friday nights

Plates of salmon, veal, chicken & steak mingle with homemade pasta inside eatery with live music & dancing on weekends

Family recipes bolster menu of classic & modern Mexican fajitas, burritos & entrees

Chefs plate healthy entrees filled with fresh ingredients, including vegan & vegetarian options

Lamb biryani, okra and onion masala & chicken vindaloo pair with tandoori-baked naan

Chef crafts fine American fare with fresh fish and local ingredients