A La Cart
May 4, 2010 by Northshore
Filed under Events, Food
If it’s sunny out, hot dog guy Don Cowan is ready to roll.
When the warm weather rolls in, so does Don Cowan, owner of Brian’s Father’s Hot Dogs. “I have one son. Guess what his name is?” quips the 61-year-old Methuen native, whose hotdog cart and cheerful smile have been familiar sights in downtown Andover for nearly a decade. And nowadays, when Hollywood needs hot dogs, Cowan has become the big screen’s go-to guy. Read more
Fabulous Finds
April 5, 2010 by Northshore
Filed under fabulous finds
Precious Meets Exotic
Discover one of the countries most talented new jewelry designers Belle Brooke – where precious metals meet exotic gemstones and fancy colored diamonds. Each elegant piece of jewelry created is unique and made from 100% recycled precious metals. Exclusively at The Jewelry Vault. The Jewelry Vault, 4 Lowell Road, North Reading, 978-357-8470, thejewelryvault.com
Want to Get Away?
A quiet, romantic setting close to home is right around the corner! Enjoy one of our many Jacuzzis and then cuddle up in front of a glowing fireplace. Top it off by reserving a massage for Two and in the AM enjoy breakfast at the pancake house (1 block from the Inn). Country Garden Inn & Spa, 101 Main Street, Rowley, 1-800-287-7773, countrygardeninnandspa.com
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
Did I tell you recently how much I appreciate everything that you do for me? You are always there for me when I need you. When I had the twins, and when I had the flu. You magically appeared and made everything ok. All these gifts express my deepest gratitude and love for everything you have done and continue to do for me and my family. Healing Baskets, Manchester-By-The-Sea, 978-526-1229, healingbaskets.com
Nothing Average About It
Not your average store and not your average museum shop. The award winning Peabody Essex Museum Shop sells unique, interesting, fun, and unusual items from stylish jackets, chic jewelry, and engaging children’s toys to decorative home décor. Treat yourself, spoil your friends and delight your family with gifts that stimulate the mind, invigorate the senses and enrich ones spirit. Peabody Essex Museum Shop, 161 Essex Street, Salem, PEMshop.com
Stack ‘Em
Stackable rings and bangles enameled by hand in gold vermeil or rhodium plated embellished with ZC. Colorful, artful, contemporary. Rings are $30-$40. Bracelets are $48.00-$65.00. J. Mode, 17 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-7007, jmodefashions.com
Looking For a New Hair Stylist?
These stylists have the talent commonly found on Newbury Street! The prices are affordable and you avoid hassles like traffic and parking problems. They are thoroughly trained at Bumble and bumble in New York on new trends and techniques. This busy salon is open seven days per week and even has childcare on the premises. spa ni’joli, 116 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, 978-682-9772, nijoli.com
Spring Cleaning
If packaging isn’t enough, you need only smell these handmade soaps from Saipua to fall in love. Carefully crafted in small batches, Saipua soaps are olive oil based and filled with calming ingredients like rosemary, mint, and tea tree oil. This fabulous find exfoliates the skin with crushed sea salt and nori seaweed. Find Saipu soaps at Roost, a new boutique in downtown Salem. ROOST, 40 Front Street, Salem, 978-744-HOME, roostsalem.com
Who Needs a Gym When You Have Shoes!
The Habari in Chocolate from MBT not only looks great but helps you stay looking great too. MBT’s specially designed outsole exercises a large number of leg muscles that in turn stimulate your metabolism and burn extra calories. Additionally MBT’s can firm your abdominal, leg and buttock muscles (just in time for swimsuit season!). So, stroll about town getting fit and looking fabulous. Why go to the gym when the gym can come to you? JL Coombs, 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, and 45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121
Renew and Refresh Your Home For Spring
Studio KC, a full service interior design and decorating firm is focusing this spring on delivering high end design to those with limited time and budgets. We’re taking the headaches out of the interiors process with time saving interiors and decorating packages. Call for a consultation! Studio KC, 978-998-4578, kristina@studiokc.biz
True Boutique Experience Without High Priced Tags
Addicted is a charming contemporary women’s clothing boutique located right on Swampscott’s waterfront. The shop aims to bring some of the best and most innovative brands presented in a friendly, stress-free atmosphere. Addicted is carrying lines that appeal to a wide variety of ages. All items are under $100! Modern fit, contemporary attitude and affordable prices! Addicted, 148 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 781-598-5700, shopaddicted@verizon.net
New at Rouge Cosmetics… The Clarisonic Opal™
The Clarisonic Opal™ Sonic Infusion System is the newest skin care innovation from the lead inventor of the Sonicare™ Toothbrush. Opal provides an immediately noticeable reduction in fine lines and wrinkles, and firmer, brighter, more hydrated skin under eyes, by combining sonic frequency, and a gentle kneading motion to maximize the transfer of serum into the epidermis. Rouge Cosmetics, 322 Derby Street, Salem, 978-740-1044, rouge.com
Nautical Nuance
Aptly named the “Botticelli Cuff”, this striking adornment is forged of sterling silver and brass and encrusted with pearls and white topaz. Handmade in the heart of NYC by Echo Of The Dreamer. Their pieces are a refined celebration of nature and will surely awaken the dreamer in you. Echo’s collection and more can be found at Jambu. Jambu – Inspired Jewelry, 38 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, 781-639-9600, jambujewelry.com
MSPCA Benefit in Lawrence
January 25, 2010 by Northshore
Filed under News
6th ANNUAL HAIR OF THE DOG WINE & BEER TASTING and ART SHOW TO BENEFIT MSPCA
Get ready for the 6th Annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting, a benefit for the Methuen MSPCA on Friday evening, April 30th , from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted for the fourth year in a row by the Essex Art Center at 56 Island Street in Lawrence, the tasting will also feature an art show of works by over 20 Merrimack Valley artists.
In an effort to build on last year’s successful event, which had over 350 attendees and raised more than $10,000 for the Nevins Farm, the event this year will be even bigger and better. We’ve expanded the space this year to include Chester’s (which is right next door through the courtyard) giving us more space for attendees, artists, food and of course wine and beer! As usual the event is jointly sponsored by Essex Art Center in Lawrence and the owners of Andover’s Shawsheen Village Liquors, Michael and Sheri Helman and Whole Foods Market Andover.
The wines and beers will be donated, as always, by the Helmans. Whole Foods Market Andover, is back again this year and is providing another array of delicious appetizers for everyone to sample.
A wide range of artists will have works on view and for sale. They include jewelry makers, potters, painters, sculptors who work in clay, and artists who work in fabric. In keeping with the animal theme, some are even bringing animal-themed art.
Come meet the artists and the Helmans (but not their pets, and don’t bring yours, please). Have some food, a little wine and beer, and listen to the live music of the White Street Band, a Chicago style blues band with a rock and roll edge, while you contribute to a good cause.
The cost of attending the tasting will be $30 at the door or $25 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at Shawsheen Village Liquors, 4 Poor Street, Andover, (978) 475-3636; at the MSPCA, Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen, (978) 687-7453, Ext. 6105; or online at www.mspca.org/nevinsfarm.
One hundred percent of all ticket proceeds go directly to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm. Ten percent of all wine and art sales will also be donated to the shelter.
For more information, go to www.shawsheenliquors.com and click on “Good Wines for Great Causes.”
Latitude Sports Clubs Supporting Causes with Spin-a-thons!
April 13, 2009 by Northshore
Filed under News
Latitude Sports Club just recently held a 24-hour Spinathon at their Methuen location on Friday, April 3rd, 2009.
Teams of twelve riders each pedaled for two hours, with each member donating $100.00 (minimum) to ride. All proceeds from the event have been donated to the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center… A great cause, and one very dear to the owner of the clubs, as he has battled (and won) against cancer this past year. This year’s spin-a-thon in Methuen rasied$ 35,000 for the William L. Lane Cancer Management Center.
Another spin-a-thon also took place at Latitude Sports Club’s Salisbury location, and raised $50,000 supporting area school athletic programs and a fight against childhood obesity.
For more information, or additional details about funding these programs, please call Eric Lever of Latitudes at: (978) 462-5662, or visit: www.latitudesportsclubs.com
Noted exceptional personel: John Grossi (owner); Eric Lever (General Manager of Latitude, Salisbury); Ralph Bagarella (General Manager of Latitude, Methuen); and Dave DeRosa (Marketing Director).
5th Annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting and Art Show to Benefit MSPCA
March 31, 2009 by Northshore
Filed under Events
Title: 5th Annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting and Art Show to Benefit MSPCA
Location: Essex Art Center – 56 Island Street – Lawrence
Description: The 5th Annual Hair of the Dog Wine & Beer Tasting, a benefit for the Methuen MSPCA’s Nevins Farm, will take place on Friday, May 1st, 2009 from 6pm-9pm.
The event will be hosted by the Essex Art Center, located at 56 Island Street in Lawrence.
The benefit event comes at a time when three MSPCA animal care and adoption centers in other parts of the state are being closed. The closures will be coupled with downsizing at the organization, which in 2008 lost over $11 million, more than 25% of its endowment. “That loss makes it more important than ever for people to come out and support us this year,” said Sheri Helman, who with her husband, Michael, owns Andover’s Shawsheen Village Liquors. The Helmans founded the event and donate all the beer and wine for the tasting.
Last year, Hair of the Dog raised more than $8000 for Nevins Farm. Once again, 100% of all ticket proceeds will go directly to it; so will 10% of all liquor and art sales. In addition, one of the dog-friendly wineries whose wines are being featured will donate $1 for every bottle of its wine sold at the event.
The winery is Hugh Hamilton of Australia, parent company of JimJim, whose namesake is a canine and whose website proclaims: “This is God’s own country for growing grapes and being a dog.” Featured wines from that vineyard will include “The Rascal,” a shiraz; “The Scallywag,” an unwooded chardonnay; and the new blend, Knick Knack Paddy Wack Ossie Red.
In all, there will be 50 wines from four continents, and crafts beers from some of the best small breweries in the country. There will also be appetizers, donated, prepared, and served by Whole Foods Market Andover.
Last year, Whole Foods became a sponsor of the event, attended by nearly 300 people.
In keeping with the MSPCA’s statement of belief, this year will feature an animal-friendly menu. That means any meat served will be from sources independently confirmed to follow minimum standards pertaining to the humane treatment of animals—i.e., “Certified Humane.” Whole Foods meat department standards themselves stipulate no antibiotics ever, no added hormones ever, and a vegetarian diet for all farm animals. In addition, Whole Foods works only with local farmers and ranchers who raise animals humanely and naturally in a free-roaming setting.
As always, a wide range of artists will have works on view and for sale at the tasting. The artists include jewelry makers, potters, painters, sculptors who work in clay, and artists who work in fabric. In keeping with the animal theme, some are bringing animal-themed art.
Also, back by popular demand, the White Street Band, a Chicago style blues band with a rock and roll edge, will provide live music.
Tickets for attending the tasting are: $25 at the door, or $20 in advance. Tickets can be purchased at Shawsheen Village Liquors, 4 Poor Street, Andover, (978) 475-3636; at the MSPCA, Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway (Route 28), Methuen, (978) 687-7453, Ext. 6118; or online at: www.mspca.org/nevinsfarm
For more information, please visit: www.shawsheenliquors.com
and click on “Great Wines for Great Causes.”
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2009-05-01
End Time: 21:00
Methuen
January 12, 2009 by Northshore
Filed under Destinations
If you’re headed north for some tax-free shopping, don’t skip this sleeper town. Read more
Festival of Trees
November 21, 2008 by Northshore
Filed under Events
Title: Festival of Trees
Location: Valley Office Park – 13 Branch St., Mehtuen, MA
Link out: Click here
Description: A magical event established in 1994 to raise funds for historic preservation in the city of Methuen.
Enjoy over 200 decorated trees donated by individuals, businesses, and school.. and the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win the holiday trees. Tree themes appeal to visitors of all ages, and all are welcome to attend.
For more information, please call: (978) 685-8878, or visit: www.methuenfestivaloftrees.com
Start Date: 2008-11-22
Start Time: 00:00
End Date: 2008-12-06
End Time: 00:00
BEST HEALTH CLUB
July 21, 2008 by Northshore
Filed under BONS, BONS 2008
Latitude Sports Club, Methuen/Andover/Salisbury/Bradford/Peabody Read more
Best Gourmet Deli
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Filed under BONS, BONS 2007
Borrelli’s, Methuen Read more
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