Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 26 MAY 2020 F A C E S + P L A C E S E AT + D R I N K Short and Main Founded by chefs who learned their trade under the famed Alice Waters, Short and Main serves up wood-fired pizzas with high-quality toppings complemented by inventive cocktails. 36 Main St., 978-281-0044, shortandmain.com Franklin Café Oysters, filet mignon, seafood mac and cheese and more contemporary classics, served up in a cozy and convivial atmosphere. 118 Main St., 978-283-7888, franklin- capeann.com Willow Rest The Willow Rest combines a breakfast and lunch joint, bakery, gourmet grocer, and local artisan gift shop. 1 Holly St., 978-283-2417 Virgilio's Bakery Third-generation Italian bakery offering fresh-baked bread, sandwiches with meats cut to order, pastries, pizza, and imported Italian specialties. 29 Main St., 978-283-5295, virgiliosbakery.com Sandpiper Bakery Croissants that will transport you to Paris, sandwiches packed with unexpected flavor, and quite possibly the best chocolate chip cookie itinerary you'll ever eat, all in a light and bright café setting. 65 Middle St., 978-879-4136, sandpiper- bakery.com Duckworth's Bistrot Impeccably prepared fine dining menu using the best of local seafood and produce, served up in a cozy, intimate restaurant. Leave room for the signature banana cake. 197 East Main St., 978-282-4426, duckworthsbistrot.com Causeway Restaurant A fried seafood spot popular with longtime Gloucester residents, especially noted for heaping plates of fried clams. 78 Essex Ave., 978-281-5256, thecause- wayrestaurant.com Savour Wine and Cheese Every bottle of wine sold here is tasted and approved by the owner. A bank of wine vending machines lets you taste a range of options and there are plentiful bottles for $15 or less. 76 Prospect St., 978-282-1455, savour- wineandcheese.com Tonno Anthony Caturano's restaurant is a must-visit on a trip to Gloucester—the food is amazing! 2 Main St., 978-879-4795, tonnores- taurant.com Seaport Grille Grab a seat on the patio, order a plate of award-win- ning fried clams and take in all that is great about Gloucester. 6 Rowe Sq., 978-282-9799, seaportgrillegloucester. com L I V E + P L AY Beauport Hotel Gloucester's newest hotel, this high-end beachfront location GLOUCESTER MUSTDO LIST Clockwise from left, Virgilio's, Savour Wine & Cheese, and Willow Rest PHOTOGRAPHS,CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT BY SCOTT MURRY, BY ELISE SINAGRA, AND BY FAWN DEVINEY F A C E S + P L A C E S offers luxurious rooms, fine dining, and a deck with sweeping water views where you can sip drinks and relax with friends. 55 Commercial St., 978-282- 0008, beauporthotel.com Cape Ann Museum Explore the art and history of Cape Ann, including locally inspired paintings by notable artists. 27 Pleasant St., 978-283-0455, capean- nmuseum .org Sargent House Museum Originally the home of pioneering feminist Judith Sargent Murray, this museum offers a fascinating glimpse into gender, religion, and power in colonial-era America. 49 Middle St., 978-281- 2432, sargenthouse.org Beauport, the Sleeper- McCann House This early 20th-century stone mansion's 40 rooms are all decorated to a different theme, each more extraordinary and dazzling than the last. 75 Eastern Point Blvd., 978–283–0800, historic- newengland.org Maritime Gloucester Tucked against Glouces- ter's working waterfront, this maritime museum teaches visitors about the ecosystems and history of Gloucester harbor. A pocket aquarium lets kids view and touch sea creatures. 23 Harbor Loop, 978-281-0470, mari- timegloucester.org Tompson Street Reservation Short but occasionally challenging hikes yield spectacular views at this often overlooked but very rewarding conservation area in West Gloucester. 125 Bray St., ecga.org S H O P + R E N E W Toodeloos and Island Art An independent toy and art supply store packed with a curated collection of books, stuffed animals, games, toys, paints, and drawing materials. The owner is always happy to help you track down just the right item. 142 Main St., 978-281-2011, toodeloos.com Dogtown Books Under new ownership since 2018, this used bookstore is a biblio- phile's paradise. Get lost in the shelves of vintage volumes covering everything from 17th-century fiction to modern cinema. 132 Main St., 978-281-5599, dogtownbooks.com