Hot off the presses, the summer issue of Edible Cape Cod includes stories about Hokum Rock Blueberries, Pirate Shellfish, Local Ice Cream, Back to the Land (and Sea) Restaurants and the third installment of the Lobster Chronicles with an accompanying story on a local family edible tradition: the lobster bake. You’ll also be inspired by one woman’s goal to bring as much local food directly to her door and by a new farm-to-school program recently launched on Martha’s Vineyard. To find a copy at an outlet near you, go to: www.ediblecapecod.com

Pain D’Avignon is back in business again after a devastating fire that destroyed its former bakery last November. Their new state-of-the-art facility is located at 15 Hinckley Road near the Hyannis Airport rotary just behind Wendy’s. In addition to offering their fabulous artisanal breads and pastries, Pain D’Avignon is now serving breakfast, lunch and early evening fare in a beautifully designed European style café with indoor and outdoor seating. Menu items include panini sandwiches, soups and salads, croissants, handmade desserts, cheeses, pate and imported cured meats, as well as our favorite Salty Oats Kayak Cookies. Open Monday through Friday 6:30 am-8:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am-6:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Visit them online at www.paindavignon.com.

The Oyster Company Raw Bar & Grille has set the dates for its oyster farm tours for the month of July; they are Monday, July 14 at 2:30 pm and Tuesday, July 29 at 3:00 pm. We took the tour last month with several friends and had a great time visiting their oyster grant where you select your own half dozen oysters, then return to The Oyster Company (202 Depot Street, Dennisport) for a lesson on shucking followed by a wine pairing and oyster slurping session. You keep the oyster knife and gloves. Cost per person is $50 plus tax. These tours are limited to only 15 participants and sell out quickly. Sign up here.

Once again this summer Come Wine with Us is planning two wine tasting sunset sails in Vineyard Sound aboard The Liberte. The sails depart from Falmouth Harbor on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, August 17. Enjoy a 2-hour sail aboard this beautiful schooner and taste wine paired with light appetizers. The price per person is $68.00. For reservations or more information please contact comewinewithus@gmail.com or call 508-539-6962.

The Martha’s Vineyard Slow Food Convivium will host guest speaker Michael Pollan, award-winning author and speaker, at its fourth annual summer potluck and fundraiser at the New Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury on Tuesday, July 22 at 6:00pm. Pollan is an internationally recognized author of several books including The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals. In the Slow Food tradition please bring a dish to share for six (including a local ingredient if possible) and your own place setting and beverage. Suggested donation is $15/$5 for Slow Food members, students and teens. Children 12 and under free. For more information contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.germain@gmail.com or 508-645-9466.

For a java experience guaranteed to transcend a mere cup of coffee, check out new Nirvana Coffee Company. Located at 3206 Main Street in Barnstable Village, just across from the courthouse, Nirvana Coffee Company offers a contemporary café/coffee bar atmosphere in a fused Seattle/Barnstable style. The coffee is roasted specifically for Nirvana by an all organic, all fair trade roaster, and its freshness guarantees a delicious coffee treat, be it a regular cup of Joe, or a cappuccino, espresso, latte or macchiato. David Lancaster, owner of Nirvana, is committed to running as green and sustainable a business as possible while supporting Cape Cod. He offers bread and pastries from Pain D’Avignon, sandwiches made from local organic ingredients whenever possible and treats from Late July.