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ALONG ROUTE 28 • Christmas 2007 19
ape Cod Are Alive
Restaurant in Yarmouth
At he Red Rose .Inn &
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By Mario Sakellis AN UNUSUAL HISTORY offers ample space. "We want people to feel
On the sun soaked shores of Lewis Bay comfortable and relaxed, like it is their
and on Englewood Beachis located the Red Built circa 1885 by a private resident, the home, says Cathy.
,
Rose Inn.
The Inn was established in 1948 by Red
and Rose Roseborough, thus the name "The,
Red Rose Inn.
In 2004 the Red Rose Inn was re=
discovered by the mother and daughter team
of Ruth Donaruma andCatherine Cassanos.
Since Ruth's.retireznent.from.the restaurant
business, Catherine has°taken over the inn
and restaurant with a power team of
professionals.
Jennifer Wright is the manager, James
Falcone, formerly of the dennis Inn, is the
head chef and Cathy, the innkeeper, also
cooks breakfast and lunch during the week.
waterfront inn is tucked at 6 New Hampshire
Ave, at the end of Berry Ave in West
Yarmouth, and was run by the Roseborough
family since 1948.
Then, in 2004, Ruth and Cathy were
taking a bike ride and stopped at the inn for
lunch. When they learned it was for sale
they made a spontaneous decision to
purchase it.
First time guests are greeted by the red
front Dutch door flanked by two colony
windows. These original windows; with
thirteen panes of glass in each, represent the
original thirteen colonies. This door leads
guests to the comfortable sitting room that
Walter's Quick Lube Can Service
Any Car or Truck, Foreign or Domestic
by George Goodwin
Josh Boning, Walter's Quick Lube shop
manager, has over twelve years of vehicle w
service experience. Located at 84 Route 28
in West Yarmouth, Walter's can service any
car or truck, foreign or domestic, and meets
or exceeds all factory warranty specifications, M.
whether gasoline, diesel, or hybrid engine.
"When you have your car or truck serviced
here at Walter's," says Josh, "you'll nevery..
have to worry about voiding any factory
warranties, ever.""c,tte.T�y r yr
PERSONAL SERVICE IS PRIMARY
CONCERN
"Wetreat all our customers as
individuals," Josh says. "Our loyal customers
have made us Cape Cod's favorite full service
oil change. We want to invite everyone to
come in and let us show them why we are so
successful. They just need to look for the
yellow and red sign and, because of our four
service bays and great technicians, there's
no appointment necessary."
QUALITY ASSURANCE
INSPECTIONS ON EVERY OIL
CHANGE
After every full service oil change,
Walter's performs a'quality assurance
inspection to see that services have been
performed and all equipment installed
correctly. The full service oil change includes
changing oil and filter, resetting oil interval
light, lubricate chassis, check and top off
transmission fluid, power steering fluid,
antifreeze and windshield wiper fluid. They
also check differential boxes and transfer
case, inspect air fitter, PCV valve, belts,
pulleys, hoses and wiper blades, as well as
check and set tire pressure, test battery, and
finally, check for oil pressure and leaks.
e even wash the winostiield." adds Josh.
ELEGANT DINNER SETTING
The Red Rose Inn is open year around for
lodging, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The bright, cheery dining room is L-shaped
and all the tables are situated so that all the
diners have a beautiful view of Lewis Bay.
In the summer months customers can sit
outside of the dining room in the attractive
gardens that surround the property.
Cathy Cassanos, whose hobby is
gardening, puts that hobby to good use. She
tends to all the flower gardens and uses those
flowers to decorate the restaurant and inn.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
The breakfast menu includes numerous
omelet creations, very berry waffles, eggs -
Benedict, Irish eggs, maple, pecan or praline
French toast and the Innkeepers Special. .
The popular lunch menu features
American cuisine, ranging from comfort
foods, such as meatloaf and shepherds pie,,
to upscale items, including crab cakes and
lobster ravioli, as well as a variety of salads
and sandwiches
CHEF IS THE SON OF SEBASTION FALCONE
Executive chief, James Falcone's dinner
specialties include Steak Lucifer (pan -seared
filet mignon topped with fresh lobster meat
and asparagus, finished .with a Bernaise
sauce) and Shrimp and Lobster Franchase
WALTER'S QUICK LOBE— located at 84 Route (shrimp and lobster, egg battered and sauteed
28 in West Yarmouth, offers full service oil changes in a light white wine and garlic butter sauce,
done by Professional Lubrication Technicians. served over linguine).
James developed his skills working with
his father,. the late Sabastion Falcone, who
owned the Dennis Inn for many years.
"Chef Falcon's handcrafted sauces are
the perfect touch on many of the Red Rose
Inn's dinner entrees," says Cathy. "Guests
and diners are welcome to conare-ato 'n tlio
parlor, with its large hearth and blend of
antique and contemporary furniture and
enjoy drinks in the cozy pub. "
MAKING SURE IT'S DONE RIGHT — Josh
Boning, the shop manager at Walter's Quick
Lube, is seen completing the Quality Assurance
Inspection after an oil change.
FREE SAFETY CHECKS
Walter's customers can come back
anytime between oil changes and get free
safety checks and fluid top -offs. "If anyone
has a `check engine' or `service engine'
light come on, they're welcome to bring the
car in for a free diagnostic check," says
Josh. "Our goal is to provide the best service
possible to all our valued customers."
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Meets or exceeds all factory warranty specs ... you don't have
to worry about voiding any factory warranties.
IN ADDITION. TO FULL SERVICE OIL CHANGES - WE ALSO OFFER ...
• BELT SERVICES • TRANSMISSION FLUSH
POWER STEERING FLUSH • RADIATOR/COOLING SYSTEM FLUSH
• ENGINE FLUSH • GEARBOX FLUSH
r WIPER BLADES • TIRE REPAIR/ROTATION
• INTERSTATE BATTERIES • LIGHT BULBS
Hours: Mon. — Wed. 7am to 6pm; Thurs.- lam to 8pm
Fri. - 7am to 6pm; Sat.- 7:30am to 5pm and Sun. - 10am to 4pm
$5 OO.OFF Full Service Oil Change
with this e coupon l a28
FAMOUS PERSONALITIES
Through the years, the Inn has attracted
repeat business and a handful of high profile
guests, including Filene's Department Store
founder Lincoln Filene and actress Elizabeth
Taylor and Mike Todd.
SMALL WEDDINGS AND FUNCTIONS
The Inn houses eight rooms, all with
private baths. Family reunions, girl's
weekends, showers and even small weddings .
have all been held at the Inn. The bedrooms
are all uniquely decorated to a timeless era
of old Cape Cod.
"Awaken to the gentle sound of the Bay
right outside your window and the smell of
_breakfast being prepared in the kitchen,"
says Cathy. "We are a hideaway from the
crowds and the noise of the typically large,
impersonal resort vacation spots."
The Red Rose Inn and Restaurant is open
year around from:
Tuesday - Saturday .
Lunch 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner 5:00pm - closing
Sunday Breakfast 7:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday Breakfast 7:00am - 11:30am
Thursday.- Friday Breakfast
8:00am - 11:30am
Call for summer hours starting Memorial
Day weekend. Open 7 days a week.
For more information about lodging or
dining call 1-508-775-2944.
We're Easy to Find: Just take Berry Ave
off Route 28 and follow to New Hampshire
Ave. located at the end of Berry Ave.
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VIEWS aF LEWIS:BAY— Located an beautiful
Englewood Beach, the Red Rose:Inn is a hidden
gardertof.pspot.-After,tireakfast, lunch or dinner,
customer's can take a stroll on the beach.
WATERFRONT DINING — Guests can enjoy the
food as well as the beautiful view at the Red Rose
Inn. The dining room overlooks Lewis Bay. Bill
and Marianna Crooks (above, left) from Weymouth -
come to the Red Rose Inn to enjoy the elegant
breakfast offerings.
For -the cost.of dinner and breakfast you ;
get one overnight stay FREES '
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CALL FOR RESERVATIONS ;
508.776.2944 ■
Good December through May ;
Waterfront Dining and
Elegant Guest- Rooms
RED
ROSE
IINN
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LODGING & DINING
6 New Hampshire Avenue
West Yarmouth, MA 02673
Open Year 'Round
www.theredroseinn.net
Reservations Welcome
508-775-2944