Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NSHOREMAG.COM 92 AUGUST 2018 indulge PHOTOGRAPH BY KATIE NOBLE C O O K I E S EDITORS' CHOICE GOOD NIGHT FATTY, SALEM STANDOUT QUALITIES: The one-time cookie pop-up has a permanent spot in the alley behind Ledger and Rockafellas in downtown Salem, where they serve their thick cookies (the "fatty") to a cult-like following eager for flavors like salted caramel pretzel, key lime, and birthday cake. WHAT'S UNIQUE: It's open just Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for those who crave a late night snack or dessert after dinner. INSIDER TIP: Wait for fresh batches to come hot out of the oven by playing board games in the shop. 18 Higginson Square, Salem, 978-822-2277, goodnightfatty.com READERS' CHOICE BELLAVELLA, TOPSFIELD OUTSTANDING QUALITIES: Owner Darlene Vella spent years perfecting her cookie recipes and the results are cookies that strike the perfect balance between gooey and chewy—the chocolate chip and snickerdoodle are stand- outs. No retail location, 781-953-0936, bellavella.com C U P C A K E S EDITORS' CHOICE PIPE DREAM CUPCAKES STANDOUT QUALITIES: More than a hundred flavors of cupcakes ranging from Andes mint to red velvet make an appearance at their truck, Good Night Fatty