The Brown Jug, located at 155 Main Street in Sandwich Center, is a European-style gourmet market with all of the tasty cheeses, pâtés, wines and sandwiches and none of the intimidating snobbery. Fill a cooler full of delectable cheeses and epicurean delights to take home, sip a sangria and enjoy a salad on the outdoor patio or grab a gourmet sandwich to eat on the beach later. The Brown Jug is at its best from mid-May through late September, though it is open year round.

The Dunbar Tea Shop, set in the scenic center at 1 Water Street, is a sweet treat any time of the year. The Dunbar boasts a cozy blazing fireplace in the winter and a breezy covered patio for the warmer months. Regardless of the season, this welcoming spot is an ideal respite after a pleasant boardwalk stroll or a tour of the Sandwich Glass Museum. Tiered trays of delicate tea sandwiches and irresistible desserts are served along with a selection of teas, wines and ports; a small seasonal menu of soups and other homey favorites round out the menu.

Not far from the Canal bike trail is a yummy spot for breakfast or lunch. Chew Café, a Sandwich Sandwichery, is a haven of organic coffees and wholesome foods. Their sandwich selection is mouthwatering, breakfast is tantalizing and the emphasis on quality ingredients makes this a not-to-miss spot.

If checking in and checking out is more to your liking, visit The Dan’l Webster Inn, where you can get your spa on and visit their award-winning restaurant. The Belfry Inn and Bistro is a series of lovely buildings just off Sandwich Center where you can dine casually in the whimsical Painted Lady Café or enjoy a more leisurely evening in the elegant Bistro restaurant located in a converted church. Fifteen beautifully appointed rooms beckon the satiated diner.

Hemisphere, at 98 Town Neck Road, fronts the Cape Cod Canal and offers beachside dining and drinking in an unpretentious setting directly on the water. Kick off your shoes and build an appetite and a sandcastle before flip-flopping to the deck for classic New England fare.

Tidbit: Pick up a copy of Sound Bites, a cookbook full of Musical Festival Favorite Recipes for $20 with the proceeds to benefit the South Shore Conservatory’s scholarship fund. Available online at duxburymusicfestival.org or at Foodie’s Market, Duxbury Wine and Spirits, Casey’s Fine Wine, Maison du Vin, and Vintages Wine Shop.