Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 34 OCTOBER 2018 PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT MURRY TOPSFIELD MUSTDO LIST NORTHSHOREMAG.COM EXPLORE Horn Pond More than ve miles of wooded trails surrounding a scenic pond make this an ideal spot for a stroll, a run, or a relaxing picnic. Arlington Rd., woburnmaps.com/ hornpond Rag Rock Hill e park is just 10 acres but oers a satisfying hike to the top of a 246-foot hill with views of the Boston skyline. Bacon Street Mary Cummings Park e 210-acre parcel in Woburn and Burlington is a lovely place to take a stroll through the forest, discover historic stone walls, or spot some songbirds. Wander into adjacent Whispering Hill Woods or Quail Run Conservation Area to expand your exploration. Cambridge St., marycummingspark.org Woburn Public Library In 1877, architect H.H. Richardson designed the beautiful Romanesque- style stone building. Today it's a National Historic Landmark. 36 Cummings Park Dr., 781-933-0148, woburnpubliclibrary.org itinerary DINE Roma's Bakery Stop here to choose from mountains of indulgent pastries and classic Italian cookies. Whatever else you get, you'd be wise to try a frosting-smothered half-moon cookie. 312 Main St., 781-932-6496 Strega Prime e suburban sibling of the North End's Nico and Strega restaurants, Strega Prime oers a high-end urban steakhouse experience right o Route 128. 100 Sylvan Rd ., 781-933-3333, stregaprime.com Pintxo Pincho Authentic tapas—think house-made chorizo or lobster croquettes—in a warm, intimate setting bring a touch of Spain to downtown Woburn. 385 Main St., 781-932-1379, pintxopincho.com TreMonte Dine here for Italian food that goes beyond red sauce, served in a comfortable and rened atmosphere. 397 Main St., 781-938-4020, tremonterestaurant.com Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe Hand-pulled noodles and buns stued with savory stewed meats anchor a small but uniformly delicious menu of authentic Western Chinese food. 466 Main St., 781-938-6888, genescafe.com Matadora Located in the Hilton Boston/Woburn that just underwent a $16 million renovation, Matadora is one of the latest high-end steak houses to open / F A C E S + P L A C E S / north of Boston. eir tapas menu is excellent too. 2 Forbes Rd., Woburn, 781-904-0658, matadorarestaurant.com Tudo na Brasa For avor-packed Brazilian food with no pretensions, visit this casual downtown eatery. Choose from a wide array of charcoal-grilled meats, and then load your plate with sides from the extensive buet. 414 Main St., 781-938- 0101, tudonabrasa.com Sichuan Garden II and the Baldwin Bar If you're hungry, visit the restaurant for its acclaimed authentic Sichuan cuisine. irsty? Hit the adjacent bar for the mai tai GQ calls one of the country's best. 2 Alfred St., 781-935- 8488, sichuangarden- restaurant.com, thebaldwinbar.com Zaika Indian Bistro is cozy family- owned operation serves familiar Indian favorites from pakoras to vindaloos. e daily lunch buet—just $12 on the weekend—is a savory, spicy value. 442 Main St., 781-242-3513, zaikaindianbistro.com WuBurger Meat that is never frozen, locally sourced chicken, and vegetables grown at area farms elevate the simple burgers-and-dogs oerings at this local favorite. 880 Main St., 781-281-0277, wuburger. com PLAY Lord Hobo Brewing Company e brewery and taproom will be reopening this fall after extensive renovations, so stop in to enjoy locally brewed beers that are fast gaining a passionate following. 5 Draper St., 781-281-0809, lordhobo- brewing.com Clockwise from top right, Rag Rock Hill, Roma's Bakery, and WuBurger