Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 6 JULY 2019 PHOTOGRAPHS, TOP TO BOTTOM COURTESY OF CAPE ANN MUSEUM, BY SHUTTERSTOCK, BY HEMIS/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO, AND BY NICOLE SCHRAFFT This glorious season is finally upon us. It seems we wait all year for July to appear on the calendar. Summer kicks off with red, white, and blue parades down Main Street, lazy beach days spent at Good Harbor Beach, coastal hikes...and, of course, no start to the summer would be complete without a trip to one of our beloved seafood shacks. This issue of Northshore magazine celebrates summer in the most delicious way. We first visit top spots to get the best lobster rolls on the North Shore! And although the Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink says the lobster roll originated in Milford, Connecticut, in 1929, I think it is safe to say our restaurants have adopted this divine sandwich—made of fresh, sweet, and tender lobster pulled right from our local waters, and dressed with a bit of mayo and lemon, and served on a bun—beautifully. But by no means is our list exhaustive! Let us know your favorite summertime spot to grab a heaping roll of lobster goodness. We also visit restaurants that are taking "eat local" to a whole new level. From L'Andana's rooftop beekeeping practices to the Webber Restaurant Group's own 80-acre Gibbet Hill Farm, which produces more than 100 different kinds of fruits and vegetables for its restaurants, to Short & Main which looks to Iron Ox Farm in Topsfield and Alprilla Farm in Essex for most of its produce, local chefs get an A-plus for sourcing from area farms. The practice is good for the economy and good for the environment. We also take a tour of one of the most exemplary seaside towns in New England— Rockport, which is buzzing in July with tourists and locals alike. We explore its shops, restaurants, and historic spots; most notably, Motif #1, located on Bradley Wharf, is a replica of the original 1840 fishing shack lost in the Blizzard of 1978. It is said to be the most often painted building in America. And we hope to see you at the Best of the North Shore celebration at the Crane Estate in Ipswich on August 20! This promises to be the not-to-be-missed event of the season! Cheers, Nancy E. Berry, Editor WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Send comments to the editor: nberry@nshoremag.com Top to bottom, Winslow Homer (1836-1910), Waiting for Dad (Longing), 1873. Transparent and opaque watercolor on woven paper (9 ¾" x 13 5/8"). Collection of Mills College Art Museum, Gift of Jane C. Tolman, 1912; Rockport's Motif#1; surfing at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester; and BONS Event at the Crane Estate on August 20. E D I T O R ' S N O T E WELCOME TO THE ISSUE JULY 2019 SUMMER'S HERE!