Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 14 NOVEMBER 2020 PHOTOGRAPHS, TOP TO BOTTOM BY JOEL LAINO, BY KINDRA CLINEFF, AND BY FAWN DEVINEY I would consider myself a novice foodie. I grew up in an Irish Catholic household here in Massachusetts where black pepper was probably the spiciest flavor in our kitchen cabinet. Boiled dinners and brown bread were staples at mealtime, when my family of 10 would gather promptly at 6 p.m. each evening at the dining table to break bread and recap the day's events. Although I have broadened my palate extensively since these six o'clock suppers, I still enjoy a boiled dinner every now and then. In this issue we celebrate all things food and drink on the North Shore. And we visit three chefs who definitely spice up their Thanksgiving dinners with tastes from the Mediterranean—France, Italy, and Greece— creating a flavorful spin on traditional New England holiday meals and offering us new recipes to try. We also visit some of the top restaurants on the North Shore and learn how they are faring during the pandemic, and how they have managed to continue during this uncertain climate. In Massachusetts, Governor Charlie Baker has extended outdoor dining to December 1, so in support of our local restaurants I'll continue to don my warmest coat and dine out. We check out Sandpiper Bakery in Gloucester, where delicious traditional pies are baked using as many local ingredients as possible. And we also visit wine purveyors, mixologists, cheesemakers, local farmers, and a host of chefs creating luscious drinks, scrumptious dishes, and delectable treats for us to enjoy throughout the holidays. And as we approach Thanksgiving, I think of how I will miss visiting many family and friends in person this year. But I am confident we will all get creative with our holiday gatherings, whether by dining together on Zoom or sharing cooking techniques through FaceTime. Also, this Thanksgiving I am especially grateful for the health and wellness of my family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Northshore magazine. Nancy E. Berry, Editor WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Send comments to the editor: nberry@nshoremag.com Top to bottom, Sandpiper Bakery, Russell Orchards Farms, and A&J King Bakery E D I T O R ' S N O T E WELCOME TO THE ISSUE SPICE IT UP NOV 2020