Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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November 2020 DINING GUIDE s p e c i a l a d v e r t i s i n g s e c t i o n A gift for the ages...locally made mead!! Find your inner viking... Pick up a bottle at our tasting room or at a liquor store near you. • 3 Short, Ipswich, MA 01938 • 978-325-6215 • www.1634Meadery.com Our handcrafted honey-wine is made in small batches, using only locally sourced honey and fruit. Mead is an ancient fermented drink, reborn as a delicious craft beverage. Whether you like dry or sweet, fruity or spiced, we have a mead for you! Indoor dining, patio dining, limited bar seating. Connecting guests with the best that local farms have to offer. F Follow us on Instagram @farmtof rank for updates THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Market | Bar | Restaurant @farmtofrank | farmtofrank.com Mediterranean ITHAKI MODERN MEDITERRANEAN Ithaki offers modern Mediterranean cooking in the heart of Ipswich. Well-appointed dining rooms, fresh florals, soft Dijon colored walls, and comfortable banquettes make Ipswich's Ithaki the pinnacle of charm. Mediterranean master chef and owner Petros Markopoulos crafts ambrosial dishes. Using organic flour and eggs for his pasta and importing olives, feta cheese, and olive oil from Crete are just a few of the ways Markopoulos highlights his homeland's bounty. Perfectly prepared seafood dishes, house- made spreads, spiced falafel, delicious spanakopita, and pistachio baklava—are a few of must-try Ithaki delights. 25 Hammatt St., Ipswich, 978-356-0099, ithakicuisine.com $$ Spanish MATADORA Don't let the creative bull-accented décor distract you—this Spanish-style tapas restaurant has a menu just as bold as its ambiance. Try traditional favorites, like the patatas bravas, or shrimp toast with savory saffron butter. Matadora's twist on the classic gin and tonic, upgraded with cinnamon and star anise, perfectly complements the shareable plates. 2 Forbes Road, Woburn, 781-904-0658, matadorarestaurant.com $$ Tasting Room 1634 MEADERY A small artisan honey-wine maker in Ipswich, 1634 Meadery makes wine in a manner that helps capture the true honey, fruit, and spices of its local ingredients. Mead is an ancient drink, dating back thousands of years and has made a strong comeback in the region. Visit their tasting room and sample some of the wonderful delights this special drink can provide. 3 Short St., Ipswich, 978-325-6215, 1634meadery.com $$ Dessert I DREAM OF JEANNE CAKES I Dream of Jeanne Cakes specializes in handcrafted, delicious cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and desserts. Their pastry chefs make everything in-house, using the finest ingredients. 2144 Main St. Tewksbury, 978-869-6013, jtcakes.com