THE FINEST INGREDIENTS
The Willow Rest provides locals and visitors alike?a wonderfully expanded selection of foods and services. We use only the nest ingredients (locally grown is our rst choice when seasonally available) so that we can supply
you with delicious and unrivaled options. Open for breakfast, lunch, produce, cheeses, specialty items and prepared foods.
Willow Rest, 1 Holly Street, Gloucester, 978-283-2417, willowrest.com
BECKY’S GOURMET
Fairly new on the North Shore scene, but hardly a secret, Becky Convicer’s charming market is a veritable cornucopia of gloriously fresh produce, organic specialty items, and mouthwatering prepared foods. The uffy blueberry muf ns and artisanal sandwiches are perennial favorites, but the shop also dishes out all manner of comforted delights to harried locals on the hunt for dinner.
Becky’s Gourmet, 7 Bessom Street, Marblehead, 781-990-1220
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 red pizza. The function rooms, with beautiful water views, are available for all occasions from family and of ce 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 they can bring our donuts on their early ight. Celebrities who lm 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
HOLY WHANNOLI!
It’s a Whoo(pie) Pie and a Cannoli…the one and only! Visit the Award winning Tops eld Bakeshop – of cial home of The Whoo(pie) Wagon and try our famous Whannoli with a hot cup of Artisan Coffee or Espresso! The bakeshop has a scrumptious array of fresh cookies, pastries and Whoo(pie) Pies. Order your custom cakes, edible favors, catering, or Wedding Cakes. Stop by and see what everyone is talking about!
Tops eld Bakeshop, 42 Main Street, Tops eld, 978-887-0795 tops eldbakeshop.com thewhoopiewagon.com
PLEASURABLE DINING
The Hardcover has been proudly serving the North Shore since 1975. Featuring award-winning hand-cut aged steaks, prime top sirloin cuts, prime rib, salad bar, fresh sh, and ne seafood. The Hardcover has been honored with many Regional Gold Awards by People’s Choice. Enjoy our outdoor patio and also our live entertainment on Friday nights in the Lounge.
The Hardcover Restaurant, 15A Newbury Street, Route One North, Danvers, 978-774-1223, barnsiderrestaurants.com