Phantom Gourmet: Bear In Boots In Falmouth
FALMOUTH (CBS) -- When a restaurant has a name like 'Bear in Boots,' it's pretty safe to assume this place is a little bit different.
And when the food coming out of the kitchen looks this good, it's pretty obvious that a meal here is anything but ordinary.
Located on Cape Cod in downtown Falmouth, Bear in Boots has only been open for a couple years, but it's quickly become a favorite for tourists in the summer and locals all year long thanks to owners Gates and Kate Rickard.
"Friendly, fun atmosphere with great food is what we're looking for," says Kate.
Kate oversees the dining room, where the walls are lined with family photos, while Gates runs the open kitchen, which he treats just like his home kitchen.
"We wanted this experience to be like people were coming to our home," says Gates. "So you get to see us preparing your food. You can keep an eye on us, make sure we're doing what we're supposed to be doing."
Dishes here focus on the flavorful and familiar, with plenty of gastro-pub classics inspired by the owners' extensive travels.
"We traveled a lot, we've been to a lot of places, and what sort of brings us back to everywhere that we go is the food," says Gates.
So you'll find all-American favorites like burgers and wings alongside Southern specialties like Louisiana-style gumbo and international dishes like a classic margherita pizza or authentic Belgian waffles, all served in dining room filled with friendly faces.
"Everybody here is smiling and having a good time, and it just kind of helps me think of why I'm here and what I'm doing and how fortunate I am to be doing it here," says Kate.
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