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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 68 AUGUST 2020 After-Work Drinks E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TH E RO O F SALEM The Roof atop The Hotel Salem draws a post-work posse appreciative of the eagle's eye views, along with the casual seating, cool cocktails, and Latin-inspired bar bites, ranging from creative tacos and ceviche to guacamole and rice bowls, all now available for take out. During the pandemic, the hotel's parent company, Lark Hotels, created a GoFundMe campaign for furloughed company employees and hosted an auction for impacted employees. 209 Essex St., Salem, 978-451-4950, theroofsalem.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TH E D E C K SALISBURY With sunset views of the Merrimack River, breezy open-air seating, and a laid-back vibe, The Deck serves a loyal clientele, who come to kick back over burgers, draft beers, fruity cocktails and fresh seafood. Due to COVID-19, you can now order food on the upper and lower decks, as well as in the new pier seating area. 179R Bridge Rd., Salisbury, 978-499- 4422, thedecksalisbury.com Afternoon Tea E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E L A DY F I N G E R TE A LOU N G E NEWBURYPORT Stepping into the Garrison Inn's Ladyfinger Tea Lounge feels like you've just tumbled down the rabbit hole into a Parisian pink wonderland filled with puffy, velvet chairs, bubble lights, and marbled flooring. High Tea service includes silver teapots of various brews served in floral teacups, along with dainty finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats. Order a flute of champagne for added cheer and, since you're having a tea party, be sure to dress up! 11 Brown Sq., Newburyport, 978- 499-8500, garrisoninn.com/ladyfinger R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E L A DY F I N G E R TE A LOU N G E NEWBURYPORT Bar E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E LE D G E R SALEM You won't be disappointed with the top-shelf spirits, homemade mixers, eclectic beers, and funky wines at the Ledger bar in the former Salem Savings Bank, which now serves drinks on the newly expanded 94-seat patio. When the pandemic arrived, Ledger opened Ledger Basket, stocked with groceries, prepared foods, wine and cocktail mixers to go. They've also donated warm, fresh donuts to area hospitals every Sunday. 125 Washington St., Salem, 978-594-1908, ledgersalem.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E LE D G E R SALEM Beer Garden E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E N OTC H B R E WI N G SALEM Families, friends, and even well-behaved dogs come to this 2,000-square-foot gravel beer garden overlooking Salem's South River Basin to sip old- world session beer (4.5% alcohol PHOTOGRAPH BY ELISE SINAGRA Ledger's Bar in Salem