NGUYEN’S VIETNAMESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR
Nguyen’s offers modern Vietnamese cuisine and sushi. Enjoy our romantic candle lit dining room while trying the pho Vietnamese noodle soup or lemon grass spiced sirloin steak. Make it a night to remember at Nguyen’s.
Nguyen’s Vietnamese Cuisine & Sushi Bar, 286 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 781-592-0047, nguyenscuisine.com
HOLY WHANNOLI®
It’s a whoopie pie and a cannoli…the one and only! Come try our famous Whannoli® with a cup of artisan coffee! The award winning Topsfield Bakeshop has a new retail space on Main Street in Topsfield! Cakes, pastries, catering, kids birthday parties and classes. Come see what everyone is talking about! Gluten free options also available.
Topsfield Bakeshop home of the Whoo(pie) Wagon, 42 Main Street, Topsfield, 978-887-0795, topsfieldbakeshop.com
WHERE THE FOOD IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE VIEW
The original family owned restaurant since 1977, serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, Italian favorites, and wood fired pizza. The function rooms, with beautiful water views, are available for all occasions from family and office parties, to showers and weddings. The Sunday Brunch (from 11-2) was voted “Best Brunch on the North Shore.”
The Marina Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf, 543 North Shore Road, Revere, 781-629-3798, themarinawharf.com
LIFE IS SWEETER..DOWNRIVER
New Englanders love their ice cream and the folks at DownRiver make small batch fresh ice cream daily in their flagship store in Essex. Near the famous Crane Beach, DownRiver is the place to grab a cone and relax in an Adirondack chair. Flavors feature funky local names like “Hog Island” – chocolate with rich gluten free brownies, “Mill River Mix” – heath bars and fudge mixed into dark coffee ice cream, and fresh fruit sorbets (in season).
Down River Ice Cream, 241 John Wise Avenue, 978 768-0102, mydownrivericecream.com
BONNE BOUCHE CATERERS
Bonne Bouche custom designs your menu with your budget and tastes in mind. We take the work out of planning a celebration by managing your event, big or small, black-tie or casual. As always we use only hand-chosen, local ingredients to provide you with fresh-per-order cuisine. Sit back and relax, enjoy your party, and let us take care of every detail! Call Jen Sanford at Bonne Bouche Caterers.
Bonne Bouche Caterers, 978-423-7181, bonnebouchecaterers.com
A HIDDEN GEM
Paradiso Ristorante is serving up southern Italian delights including, homemade pasta, hormone free chicken dishes, fresh local fish, and milk-fed veal that won’t disappoint. Whether your looking for a special night out or just a night to relax and watch the game, you can do both all the while pleasing your tastebuds.
Paradiso Ristorante, 15 Railroad Avenue, Swampscott, 781-581-7552, paradisoristorante.net
ANGELINA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Awarded the “Best Martini’s” in the Merrimack Valley. We not only serve Italian staples such as chicken parmigiana, homemade raviolis, or hand tossed Italian gourmet pizza, but you’ll also find our fresh fish dishes such as Frutti d Mare and Scrod alla Vito. At Angelina’s it’s all about family and the dinner table is for making memories. Angelina’s Italian Restaurant, 1866 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-319-9573, angelinasitalianrestaurantandpizzeria.com
MILE MARKER ONE RESTAURANT & BAR
Eat, drink, chill, dance! The North Shore’s best deck dining and live music. With four unique dining and special event venues, our goal is to provide happiness and enjoyment through our fresh food, music and atmosphere. Open every day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Small to large events from 20-250+ welcome. Come by boat and try our “Pain Killer”!
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, ????978-283-2122, milemarkerone.com
VICTORIA STATION & VIC’S BOATHOUSE
Victoria Station & Vic’s Boathouse is a staple on the North Shore that stands above the rest. Their panoramic waterfront dining, historic ambiance and tempting menu items have kept Vic’s a waterfront destination for over 36 years. The menu includes classic American comfort cuisine, fresh seafood, and an unlimited salad bar. Come enjoy great food and drink, live entertainment, and a slight ocean breeze!
Victoria Station, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-3400, victoriastationsalem.com
JAPANESE CUISINE
At Maki Sushi Bar & Grill sushi is more than just dinner. An art within itself, our menu offers more than 50 delicious sushi rolls to suit any craving. Dine in tonight, you’ll never think about sushi the same way again.
Maki Sushi Bar & Grill, 43 Main Street, Peabody, 978-854-5426, makisushibar.net
LIGHTHOUSE DINING
You’re invited to a one-of-a-kind experience, dining at the top of the Newburyport Lighthouse. Named the “Most Romantic and Exclusive Dining” by Boston’s Phantom Gourmet, and voted “Top 35 Things To Do” in New England by Yankee Magazine. The panoramic view is breathtaking, and the lighthouse is all yours for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
For reservations, contact The Lighthouse Preservation Society, 1-800-727-BEAM, lighthousepreservation.org
IPSWICH CLAMBAKE COMPANY
Are you planning a special event for friends, family or coworkers? Ipswich Clambake Company isn’t just for clambakes and BBQ’s, we cater all year round. Call our sales team to help create the perfect menu for your gathering. We pride ourselves in quality food, service and competitive pricing. Make your party one to remember. Call to reserve your date today!
Ipswich Clambake Company, 196 High Street, Ipswich, 978-356-2050, ipswichclambake.com
OLDE MAIN STREET PUB
Salem’s hottest restaurant combines a “Pub” style atmosphere with a warm inviting dining experience from a fabulous seasonal menu coupled with excellent service and a large beer selection is a must. This family friendly restaurant offers everything including Gluten Free and Kids Menu. Lunch: Thursday-Sunday from 12 & Dinner daily from 5.
Olde Main Street Pub, 121 Essex Street, Salem, 978-594-8188, oldemainstreetpub.com
LOCAL FARM FRESH INGREDIENTS
Scratch Kitchen is a quality-driven restaurant with a focus on regional and local, farm-fresh ingredients. We feature house smoked meats, homemade: bacon, breads, condiments and pickles. We believe in helping our regional and local produc- ers by showcasing their efforts to the best of our abilities in creating dishes that let their hard work stand forward. Enjoy.
Scratch Kitchen, 245 Derby Street, Salem, 978-741-2442, scratchkitchensalem.com
WHERE THE LOCALS COME TO DINE AND UNWIND
One of the newest dining destinations in Salem and quickly becoming one of the favorites. Voted “Best Casual Dining Experience,” by The Salem News and “Taster Choice” for our award winning lobster rolls! Add sandwiches, carefully crafted flatbreads, and seasoned burgers and sliders that are meant to be enjoyed at the long lively bar. Now with a newly revised wine and “Lobster-Mania” menu. Its the place to see and be seen!
Longboards Restaurant & Bar, 72 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-6659, longboardsbar.com
ANDIAMO
We invite you to join us this Summer on our beautiful outdoor patio! Our restaurant is located just minutes from downtown Newburyport, and provides free valet parking. Our patio space provides a relaxing and cozy environment; the perfect location to try one of our exceptional cocktails and appetizers. Don’t miss our Live Music Summer Series featuring our steel drum band on the patio every Sunday afternoon, from 5pm- 8pm, after Father’s Day.
Andiamo, 24 Winter Street, Newburyport, 978-255-4341, andiamo-restaurant.com
ESSEN
Manchester’s premier coffee, pastry and sandwich destination, is committed to serving superior quality food and beverages with an emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced products. Centrally located in the heart of Manchester, essen, is just steps from the MBTA and a short walk to Singing Beach. Experience essen for your morning coffee, prepared foods or grab a picnic lunch for the beach or the boat.
essen, 4C Summer Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-9995, essen-eat.com
62 RESTAURANT & BAR 62
Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood Italian restaurant serving authentic versions of regional Italian classics in downtown Salem’s Pickering Wharf. The cooking at 62 shows true soul and a deep commitment to the “craft” of cooking. Escape to an evening of great food and drink and tell your friends “Meet me at 62!”
62 Restaurant & Bar, 62 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-774-0062, 62restaurant.com