Thousands of restaurants have come and gone on Cape Cod over the past century. Some, however, made an indelible mark. Bill and Thelmas was hugely popular with students from the 1950s to the 1970s, often packed with locals after sporting events and dances. Starbucks Restaurant in Hyannis featured the Chief Justice Warren Burger Burger and the Larry Bird Burger on its menu and boasted of the soup du jour, -We dont know what it is, but we have it every day. Opinions differ on how the Reno Diner actually got its name, whether from a broken sign or a local appliance company.

Author Christopher Setterlund details the history of the iconic establishments of the Cape, still fresh in the memories of patrons, complete with famous recipes.

Local restauranteur, raconteur and radio talk show host Don McKeag will also be at the event. Don owned the famous Hyannis restaurant Asa Bearse House which is featured in Chriss book. Don also played piano at Baxters restaurant for many years and will certainly have some intriguing stories of the historic Cape Cod restaurant scene!

Refreshments will be served.