Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 42 AUGUST 2020 Food Truck E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E M ETZ Y'S TAQ U E R I A NEWBURYPORT Watch social media to catch owner Erik Metzdorf 's taco truck—it's often found summering at the Plum Island Airfield, but might be turning up in other spots to serve their delicious steak tacos, the popular veggie sweet potato burrito, and maybe even the overstuffed lobster taco if you're lucky. The truck is a fixture in the community, as is Metzdorf, who responded quickly to the pandemic back in March, setting aside hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards for families in need. Call ahead to avoid the wait, and follow on Facebook or Twitter for current location; 978-255-7347, metzys.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E RUST Y CA N BYFIELD Eagle-eyed social media watchers can spot the Can's food truck turning up at area breweries—though you can also rent it for private functions. The menu is a shortened version of the Can's classic bbq with an emphasis on stuff you can eat with your hands—think tacos, sandwiches, and some fried stuff like hush puppies and sticky bacon sticks (confit and fried smoked bacon dipped in a sweet sauce). Check social media, 978- 462-1204, rustycanbyfield.com Fried Clams E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E S E A P O RT G R I LLE GLOUCESTER Kick back on the big patio and watch the Gloucester fishermen chug by while dining on a generous portion of Seaport Grille's crispy gems, served with house-made tartar sauce, a heaping pile of tasty fries and coleslaw, naturally. The vibe is perpetual vacation, with craft cocktails, draft beer, and friendly service to set the mood. 6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, 978-282-9799, seaportgrillegloucester.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E WO O D M A N'S O F E SS E X ESSEX Way back in 1916, before even the Spanish flu, Lawrence "Chubby" Woodman fried up a couple of clams to serve in addition to his homemade potato chips. They've had the same recipe ever since: local bivalves, dipped in evaporated milk and gluten- free corn flour, fried in lard. 119 Main St., Essex, 978-768-6057, woodmans.com Gastro Pub E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E GREAT MARSH BREWING CO. ESSEX Chef Mario Capone and his staff bring the same care to the upscale pub food at Great Marsh Brewing Co. that is on display at the much- loved Bancroft restaurants he also helms. From the chewy, pillowy Everything Pretzel, painted with butter and crusted with a mix of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, salt, and garlic, to the burger and the steak frites, it's all delicious, served with an unbeatable view of the marsh, especially at sunset. Don't miss the truly inventive roster of cocktails—half of the drinks use GMBC beer or hops. And of course, there's a whole lot of beer. 99 Main St., Essex, 978-890- 7827, thegreatmarsh.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E I P S WI C H A LE B R E WE R'S TA B LE IPSWICH From flatbreads to fish tacos, the PHOTOGRAPH BY RACHAEL KLOSS Metzy's Taqueria