Putnam Pantry
Putnam Pantry is the place for all of your candy, ice cream, and chocolate needs. Planning a birthday party? Host it here where each child can create their own ice cream sundae and you can also add the option of making your own chocolate pop. As the North Shore’s signature homemade candy maker, this third-generation family owned business is bound to have you coming back for more. Putnam Pantry, 255 Newbury Street, Danvers, 978-774-2383, putnampantry.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
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
Il Tramezzino Place
Il Tramezzino Place offers the finest and freshest ingredients in all our dishes. From hearty soups, to delicious salads, sandwiches, wraps and homemade pasta dishes. Don’t want to cook tonight? See our new menu at iltramezzinoplace.com offering savory dinners-to-go and daily specials. Private and corporate catering available. From sandwich platters to lobster ravioli and delicious desserts. Call us today. Free delivery available. Il Tramezzino Place, 100 Cummings Center- 127Q, Beverly, 978-922-7007, iltramezzinoplace.com, eatiltramezzinoplace@gmail.com
Nguyen’s Vietnamese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Nguyen’s offers modern Vietnamese cuisine and brown rice 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
Home style cooking at it’s finest
Welcome to Christopher’s Restaurant! We are committed to satisfying our customers with great food and excellent ser- vice. We offer a wide variety of delicious dishes for break- fast and lunch. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you can find it here! Take a look at our wonderful menu and you’ll find everything that you need! We hope to see you soon! Christopher’s Restaurant, 580 Main Street, Reading, 781-944-3663, christophersreading.com
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
Angelina’s Italian Restaurant
Treat yourself and your family to a special taste of Italy where 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
Pinoli
Pinoli is now open in Gloucester serving genuine Northern Italian cuisine that highlights the freshest, local ingredients. Originally from Genoa, Italy, Chef Paolo Laboa was most recently at Prides Osteria before opening Pinoli, where the menu changes nightly depending on what is available that day. The restaurant also features an extensive Italian-focused wine list that pairs perfectly with Paolo’s cuisine. Pinoli, 3 Duncan Street, Gloucester, 978-281-3997, pinoli-gloucester.com
Antique Table
Many Winthrop residents have been visiting the town’s newest restaurant, Antique Table Trattoria, to get a taste of Italy, simple Italian cuisine, and to experience its classic, charming atmosphere brought to you by Chef Abraham Gallego and Manager Oscar Guerrero. The Winthrop location is now open featuring the same fine Cucina Italiana that you know and love. Call to make a reservation and think Italy! Antique Table, 2 Essex Street, Lynn, 781- 477-9778 & 19 Crest Avenue, Winthrop, 617-207-9054, antiquetableonline.com
Where the food is 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
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, dining, and dessert menu. Its the place to see and be seen! Longboards Restaurant & Bar, 72 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-6659, longboardscafe.com