Four weeks ago someone who loves me very much purchased preserves from Hangar B and my taste buds will never settle for anything less ever again. I tried three amazing creations made on site by Brian, owner and chef of Hangar B. Here they are; the first, Raspberry Jam with Red Wine Vinegar.. Absolutely the best jam I've ever tasted, hands down, end of story. That was until I tried the Strawberry Jam with Thyme and Balsamic... It's so good you can eat it by the spoonful. Brian has expertly blended the unique ingredients so you get a sophisticated blend of flavor in every bite. The balsamic and the red wine vinegar somehow tame the sweetness giving you balance (and joy) in every mouthful. The last item was not a jam but a relish, it was Cranberry Relish with Pineapple and Black Pepper. This was chunkier and firmer bodied than the jams and is perfect on grilled fish or chicken. We know a vegetarian who uses it on her baked potato. it's sold in large glass jars and you get plenty for the money.
Sure, it's small thing in the grand scheme of things but the jams from Hangar B make my days a little nicer, I'm duly impressed and pleased. Next, it's on to Chatham to dine in the restaurant and see where it all began...Thanks
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OK, I finally found and ate in the restaurant at the teeny, tiny Chatham airport. (I'm a life long South Boston resident who lives a second away from Logan, so CQX is tiny.)
I climbed the backstairs and got a seat after the Sunday rush. Hangar B is open, bright and very clean with large windows giving diners a front row seat to the active runways. The day we were there, the weather was Gray, raw and perfect for a hot breakfast. I was not disappointed. I ordered the coffee and enjoyed it so much I had a second. It's roasted locally and was delicious. The menu was full of amazing and unique items but I finally chose the Red Flannel Hash with two poached eggs, toast and a delicate horseradish cream sauce (there's a proper word for it but I can't remember, sorry) Oh Lord, someone slap me, please.. Why can't we have restaurants like this where I live? Breakfast can often mean greasy spoon, heavy fare but not at Hangar B. The hash was scrumptious and made with red & yellow beets and sweet potatoes.. I CANNOT get over how fresh and delicious it was. The eggs were poached in vinegar to keep their shape and the horseradish sauce was the perfect addition. There was whipped butter and their own homemade jam to spread on the toast. Add a glass of ice water and I was good to go. I ate most of the meal and still brought some home for later. Nothing greasy or processed about the food here, everything is local! Even though the weather was brutally raw and rainy, we watched a couple of small planes take off and land while enjoying our meal. Service is A1 and I highly recommend Hangar B for breakfast and lunch.. If Brian expands to Dinner, I will be there, looking forward to seeing what this innovative chef comes up with. 5 Stars, excellent!! read more