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Northshore November 2018

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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 34 NOVEMBER 2018 e elder mainstay of the Winchester dining scene is Lucia Ristorante, a beloved local institution with a sister restaurant in Boston's North End. For more than 30 years, Lucia has served classic Italian dishes inspired by the owners' home region of Abruzzo. ink shellfish and marinara tossed with house-made pappardelle, or veal topped with mozzarella and fried sage in a white wine sauce. Joining the scene in 2011 was A Tavola, the creation of Winchester resident and restaura- teur Vittorio Ettore, who is also behind Medford's acclaimed Bistro 5. With seasonally inspired dishes and creative, contemporary takes on pasta, flatbread, and piattini (Italian small plates), the restaurant is an excellent complement to Lucia's Old World take on Italian dining. A few casual restaurants have also joined these mainstays. e Black Horse Tavern, in operation for eight years, takes its name from a colonial-era gathering place. With local beer on tap, pub fare favorites on the menu, and games on the TV, the modern-day Black Horse recre- ates the community spirit of its predecessor. e Waterfield Kitchen, opened in 2015, is part of the Serenitee group, which operates acclaimed eateries across the North Shore. e menu features sushi, savory small plates, and modern takes on comforting classics: apple-bacon meatloaf with caramelized onion jus, for example, or short ribs with apple and mustard seed marmalade. Right from the beginning, Winchester was a clear fit for a Serenitee restaurant, says Clockwise, Wright- Locke Farm is a 20-acre historic site; dining at the Black Horse Tavern; and delicious treats at the Gingerbread Construction Company. / F A C E S + P L A C E S / PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT BOYD owner Mark McDonough. "e towns that we do best in are hometowns, community towns, where people know each other and like to meet up at the restaurant," he says. "I see that quite a bit in Winchester." Visitors looking for a more casual snack or light meal can try Mamadou's Artisan Bakery for French-style baked goods, the Ginger- bread Construction Company for decadent muffins, or Nourish Your Soul for cold- pressed juices and vegan smoothies. Home cooks can find local produce and eggs at Wright-Locke Farm, and prepared delicacies at Pairings Wine and Food. e compact, walkable community encompassing restaurants, shops, and residential areas is something many new mixed-use developments strive for, Manzo points out. But it is simply a fact of life in Winchester. "We just have it," she says. "We've had it for over 100 years."

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