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The Goat Tree offers oven fresh breads and
pastries and brewed coffees, starting early in the
day (a boon for coffee lovers like Mary). We en-
joyed a hearty breakfast here too, with pastries,
scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon and
fresh fruit. A perfect way to begin the day. Re-
gardless of hour, don’t pass on the macaroons - a
delicious treat any time. If a beach day or wine
tasting is on your schedule, the gourmet Goat
Tree Market also will help you create a picnic bas-
ket to go.
The Goat Tree name reminded us of an unfor-
gettable bus trip through the Atlas mountains
from Agadir to Marrakesh in Morocco. Just as we
began our climb into the dusty peaks, we came
across a surreal roadside scene: Perched high in a
grand argan tree were a dozen of goats happily
munching leaves and fruit. We’re not sure if these
acrobatic goats inspired the restaurant’s name,
but it suits the Morrocan-inspired decor.

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