I Dream of Jeanne Cakes
Bring some sweet magic to your holiday table this year! Let I Dream of Jeanne Cakes provide luscious desserts and treats for your special meals and holiday parties or a festively decorated gingerbread house centerpiece. Our holiday menu includes tarts, cheesecakes, tortes and our famous gingerbread men cookies that you won’t find anywhere else.
I Dream of Jeanne Cakes, 2144 Main Street, Tewksbury, 978-869-6013, jtcakes.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, marinaatthewharf.com
Kane’s Donuts
Since 1955 people knock on our door at 3 in the morning so that they can bring our donuts on their early flight. Celebrities who film in Boston demand our donuts on set. Tourists plan vacations around visits to Kane’s! From a small cottage, Kane’s has unintentionally earned national acclaim in the blue-collar Boston suburb of Saugus, Mass. Thank you to all the readers of Northshore Magazine for giving back some Donut Love to us!
Kane’s Donuts, 120 Lincoln Avenue, Saugus, 781-233-8499, kanesdonuts.com
Harbor Sweets
A New England favorite for over 40 years, Harbor Sweets creates the finest artisan chocolates available. From the classic Harbor Sweets collection to our new Gather Chocolates, every bite is sure to delight. Visit our Salem shop in its historic red brick factory and enjoy a free sample while browsing our collection of beautiful and distinctive gifts filled with our famous chocolates.
Harbor Sweets, 85 Leavitt Street, Salem, 978-745-7648, harborsweets.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
Bonchon
Bonchon has risen to fame, due to the popularity of its one of a kind fried chicken and handcrafted unique sauces. Our award winning chicken is available in our signature spicy or soy garlic sauce. Give us a try at our newest location today!
Bonchon Salem, 299 Essex Street, Salem, 978-594-8256, downtownsalem.bonchon.com
Cantonese Restaurant
Welcome to Su Chang’s, the North Shore’s first Cantonese restaurant. Enjoy our authentic ginger scallion lobsters and our shrimp stuffed eggplant in a black bean sauce, or our rack of lamb that is so delicious, it needs to be ordered one day in advance. Our chefs always choose the freshest ingredients for all of our authentic and luscious meals. Come and enjoy live music 6:30-8:30 p.m. only on Wednesday nights!
Su Chang’s, 373 Lowell Street, Peabody, 978-531-3366, suchangspeabody.com
Opus
Named Reader’s Choice for Best Cocktail, After Work Drinks, and Bar! Opus boasts a cocktail list of original creations unlike anything else you’ll find on the North Shore. The restaurant also features contemporary dishes and creative sushi for a truly delicious dining experience. If you’re looking to keep the night going, Opus Underground is home to live music earning the restaurant best nods for Singles’ Night and Girl’s Night Out– for a grand total of SIX BONS this year.
Opus, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-9600, salemopus.com
Tap n Vine
Tap n Vine – where good friends come to drink n dine.
A classic contemporary cocktail emporium with surprisingly good food will quickly become your favorite place to hang out. A contemporary, yet retro décor with creative cocktails, a wide selection of beers, and an anything but ordinary wine list will keep you coming back again and again. American eclectic food with a splash of comfort.
Tap n Vine, 194 Endicott Street, Danvers, 978-777-9300, tapnvines.com
Ovedia Artisan Chocolates
Espresso Bar and Chocolate Cafe. At Ovedia, we believe every experience comes down to the details. From our handcrafted truffles and caramels to our variety of specialty hot chocolates, a visit to Ovedia is sure to indulge your taste buds. Since 2007, Ovedia chocolate continues to become a familiar favorite for wedding favors, corporate packages and seasonal gifts.
Ovedia Artisan Chocolates, 36 Main Street, Amesbury, 978-388-7700, antoinette@ovedia.com
La Maison Navarre
Enjoy an authentic French experience where you can find breakfast, lunch & crêpes. More than 20 flavors of colorful macarons and delicate pastries paired with a unique selection of coffee, tea & wine. As the Holidays soon approach, MN will also do custom orders & gift boxes. We hope you will have a beautiful experience with these irresistible sweets.
La Maison Navarre, 121 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH, 603-373-8401, mnpastry.com
Tara Leigh Cakes
This year, let Tara Leigh Cakes take care of your holiday baking & gift-giving needs. From beautiful custom cakes and seasonal pies to our gift certificates & perfectly-packaged, award-winning French Macarons, all made from scratch daily! Visit our website for more information.
Tara Leigh Cakes, 170 North Main Street, Middleton, 978-304-1002, taraleighcakes.com