Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 76 AUGUST 2020 R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E B E AU P O RT H OTE L G LOUC E STE R GLOUCESTER Overlooking Gloucester Harbor, the posh Beauport Hotel Gloucester has developed a storied reputation for its crackerjack cocktails and luscious seafood-heavy menus served at the curved granite bar inside 1606 Restaurant and alfresco on the snazzy wood-plank patio. 55 Commercial St., Gloucester, 978-282- 0008, beauporthotel.com Irish Pub E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TH E PE D D LE R'S DAUG HTE R HAVERHILL It's easy to think you're in Dublin sipping a frothy pint and tucking into bangers and mash at The Peddler's Daughter in Haverhill, brimming with Irish warmth, wit and charm. In a nod to the new year, the pub gave itself a make- over—refinishing the floors, re- painting the interior, and lighten- ing up the menu to include such The Peddler's Daughter options as haddock tacos and avocado toast. In response to the coronavirus, the pub expanded its patio to accommodate 60 din- ers and donated food to a local food pantry and first responders. 45 Wingate St., Haverhill, 978-372- 9555, thepeddlersdaughter.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TH E PE D D LE R'S DAUG HTE R HAVERHILL Juice Bar E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E LI F E A LI V E LOWELL Worshippers of this organic food temple (with four other branches), rave about the bright fresh juices supercharged with ingredients like turmeric, aloe, wheatgrass and spirulina all served in a calm, airy space along with smoothies, salads, bowls, noodles and wraps. During the pandemic, Life Alive donated food to front-line workers. 194 Middle St., Lowell, 978-453-1311, lifealive.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 & K ITC H E N MIDDLETON Garden-fresh veggies, greens, fruits, herbs, and spices get whizzed into high-voltage elixirs at Sol Bean Juice Bar & Kitchen, which also serves smoothies, sandwiches, salads, soups and grain bowls, along with Cocow- hip, a healthy, newly available coconut water-based soft serve. 221 S. Main St., Middleton, 978-777- 5900, solbeanmiddleton.com Sports Bar E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E TH E P O RT TAV E R N NEWBURYPORT With eight flat screen TVs and a massive 70-inch high- definition TV, The Port Tavern extends a warm welcome to sports fans who root for their team while nursing a well- pulled pint and noshing on booze-friendly fare, like IPA fish and chips and Shepherd's Pie. Due to the coronavirus, the pub has expanded its patio to accommodate 50 seats. 84 State St., Newburyport, 978-465-1006, theporttavern.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TH E P O RT TAV E R N NEWBURYPORT Tap Room E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E N OTC H B R E WI N G SALEM With its earthy, industrial vibe, Notch Brewing caters to those who want a classic session beer (under 4 or 5 % alcohol by volume) to savor at the TV- free bar or outside in the beer garden. 283R Derby St., Salem, 978- 238-9060, notchbrewing.com R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TRUE NORTH ALE COMPANY IPSWICH The full pours and flights from the 20 taps at True North Ale Compa- ny draw beer lovers to the well-lit taproom with a long wooden bar or outside to one of the three tent- ed patios. 116 County Rd., Ipswich, 978-312-6948, truenorthales.com PHOTOGRAPH BY SARAH JORDAN MCCAFFERY