Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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62 AUGUST 2020 The grilled steak taco topped with an onion ring was an instant classic, but under the guidance of chef Chris Lee, Metzy's tacos have blossomed with global influences. Think a Cuban taco, packed with pork, Swiss cheese, Dijonnaise sauce, ham and a fried pickle, or an authentic-inflected one filled with chicken tinga. 5 Boston Way, Newburyport, 978-255-7347, metzys.com Thai E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E B ROWN SUGA R BY TH E S E A NEWBURYPORT This bright, modern space in the Tannery is dominated by a baby grand piano—unusual for any restaurant, but especially Thai, but very much reflective of Brown Sugar's modern sensibility. Far from a take-out joint (although you certainly can get tasty takeout too), the restaurant invites lingering with live music, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a terrific cocktail menu. The fresh menu echoes the space —find the "four pillars" of Thai cuisine: sweet, sour, salty, spicy reflected in the nicely prepared entrees—but watch out. When they say spicy, they mean spicy. 75 Water St., Newburyport, 978-499-8424, brownsugarbythesea.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E B ROWN SUGA R BY TH E S E A NEWBURYPORT Vegetarian E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E R E V ITA LI V E ANDOVER The menu of 100 percent organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan meals at this spot is as delicious as it is healthy. Graze on a menu that features a selection of healthy grains, beans and greens, not to mention foods to please raw-diet adherents. In addition to operating two cafes, Revitalive offers a broad range of meal kit and cleanse options, from a gentle reset to a full-on juice fast. The juices are so popular they're available to ship nationwide now, and have become the darlings of health- conscious New Yorkers. Lucky us, we can just walk in and grab one. 93 Main St., Andover, 855-584-2328, revitalive.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E S O L B E A N J U I C E BA R A N D K ITC H E N MIDDLETON With an expanded location and a sunny disposition,