North Shore Restaurants
Burger
A & B Burgers, Beverly
Philosophy: Baby the burgers. It starts with ground beef sourced from a collective of small family farms in New Hampshire. The patties are slow-cooked in a special oven for up to 60 minutes before finishing on the griddle, making them extra juicy.
206 Cabot St., Beverly, 978-993-7394, anbburgers.com
Gourmet
The Bancroft, Burlington
What’s Unique: Everything is made in-house, from the buns to the ketchup, and even the pickles.
Standout Qualities: This meat mecca sources only the best beef for its burger, a blend of prime chuck roll and prime lifter. For that reason, the Bancroft secured their spot on our best restaurants list.
15 3rd Ave., Burlington, 781-221-2100, the-bacroft.com
Cheese Board
Ceia Kitchen, Newburyport
What’s Unique: The $55 Grande Plateau includes a gorgeous array of chef-selected cheese and charcuterie.
38 State St., Newburyport, 978-358-8112, ceiakitchenbar.com
Chinese
Sichuan Garden, Woburn
Standout Qualities: A mix of familiar Americanized Chinese food and carefully prepared traditional dishes, with attentive service.
Insider Tip: For a quieter, more romantic experience, Baldwin & Sons Trading Co. upstairs serves the same delicious menu, along with eye-popping cocktails.
2 Alfred St., Woburn, 781-935-8488, sichuangardenrestaurant.com
Family’s Chinese Restaurant, Salisbury
Standout Qualities: At this family-owned spot everything is made fresh to order using high-quality ingredients. A recent dining room renovation and friendly service add to the charm. For that reason it’s made it’s way to our best restaurants list.
139 Elm St., Salisbury, 978-463-4332
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