Today, the first day of spring, the water is a brisk 39 F but Summer is just around the corner and with it the seasonal openings of restaurants on Cape Ann.
Saturday, March 30, Top Dog of Rockport opens. A clam roll at a picnic table outside. That is Rubber Duck’s official start of the season. Ward off the chill with a Hot Chihuahua Dog with Chili Cheese Fries.
Thursday, April 11, Lobsta Land Restaurant opens. Just say “Lobsta Land!” out loud three times. Quack quack quack, Rubber Duck feels better already. RD had to check their Twitter to find the date. Their website still just says “closed for winter.” Bad Lobsta Land. Engage in all social media.
Thursday, April 11, Captain Carlo’s opens.
Friday April 12th, Dairy Train in Rockport opens.
Thursday, April 18 The Rudder opens.
Note to Restaurateurs of Cape Ann: Do you want patrons when you open your doors this season? Then update your web page!! Update your facebook page!! Rubber Duck should not have to turn over every facebook, web or twitter rock and still have a hard time finding your opening date! Too many places still had, “We’re closing this week for the winter, come back in the spring.” Not good. Update and make a comment on this post and Rubber Duck will add your restaurant to Seasonal Openings Part II.
Good Morning Gloucester 
Love your site, Thanks for the restaurant updates, good to know! Katie’s Gift Shop in Rockport has been open weekends, will be open daily starting Tuesday of next week. Keep up the good work!
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Seasonal Opening II coming up Wednesday March 27 will include more than food. If you operate tour boats, whale watches, SUP board shops, kayak shops, and you are opening for the season, send me the info including facebook, web page. I will be rifling through facebook and web pages to find you and your opening dates so get that info front and center on your social media.
Thanks, Paul and RD paul_morrison@dfci.harvard.edu
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