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Consistently rave reviews from the Boston Globe, "TV Diner," Zagat, and countless locals point to dishes like their tuna tartare, sausage and lentils] and steak vrites as wrthÞ v five stars. • 2 School Street, Marblehead, 01945, (781) 631-5550. Hours: Mon-Fri, Sun 5:30 pm - 11 pm, Sat 5 pm - 11 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm. $$$ CAFÉ ESCADRILLE /his fine restaÕrant ranXais dles Õt pr- vincial Chateaubriand, Bouillabaisse Royal, and Lobster Louis IV with tip-top taste. In- spired by the Lafayette Escadrille—a squad- rn v vlÕnteer fighter pilts wh vÕght LÞ daÞ and appreViated fine vds and drink at night—Robert Murray's tribute establishment continues with the same spirit. Perhaps most impressive is its capacious wine list, chosen from among the best and unique vineyards of the world. Even the most discriminating oeno- philes will find smething t lve at the va- mous Mohogany Bar. • 26 Cambridge Street, Burlington, 01803, (781) 273-1916. Hours: Lunch, Mon-Fri 11:30 am – 4 pm; Sat 11:30 am – 3 pm, Dinner, Mon-Thu 4:30 – 10 pm; Fri 4:30 – 11 pm; Sat 3:30 – 11:30 pm, Late Night Din- ing, Mon-Sat until 12 am. $$$ G BAR AND KITCHEN Owner and Chef Gregg Brackman takes a minimalistic approach to his cuisine, offering simple, elegant dishes made with only the freshest ingredients. The result of his passion is a menu of mouth-watering plates with perfect yavr LalanVe° dies will lve the daÞ Lat and the homemade ravioli, each with a different preparation by Brackman depending on what day you stop in. The intimate dining room is the perfect backdrop for a romantic dinner or small celebration, and G Bar gives good reason to celebrate! • 256 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, 01907, (781) 596-2228. Hours: Mon-Sat 5 pm - 10 pm, Bar open until 11 pm. $$$ THE GROG RESTAURANT Named "Best Bar" by The Daily News and earning awards for "Best Burger," "Best Live Music Venue," and "Best *ÕL d» make /he rg wrthÞ v an inves- tigative visit for those who haven't opened its doors and tried its grub. Thirty-two beers on tap, a hearty menu, and an excellent music line up are part of the place's mission to feed and entertain the people of Newburyport. Initiated by Admiral Vernon back in 1969, the Admiral's vision is dutifully honored and skillfully execut- ed. • 13 Middle Street, Newburyport, 01950, (978) 465-8008. Hours: Mon-Wed, Sun 11:30 am - 12 am, Thu-Sat 11:30 am - 1 am. $$ OHANA Chef Enx Dadulas happily shares his talent for taste with Gloucester's Ohana. Infusing locally sÕrVed fish] meat] prdÕVe] and artisanal vds with renVh] talian] apanese] awaiian] and Peruvian ingredients, Dadulas invents an altogether "New American Cuisine." Spices, techniques, and traditions combine to make the sweet, spicy, and "mildly eccentric" meals that have put Ohana on the Best-of-the-North- Shore map. • 151 Main Street, Gloucester, 01930, (978) 283-3200. Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am - 3 pm, Sun-Wed 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Thur-Sat 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. $$$ ITALIAN BUONO BISTRO It's no longer necessary to go all the way to Boston's North End for authentic Italian cui- sine. Now hungry diners can have Italian-style seafood, veal, and made-from-scratch pasta P A L M E R S R E S T A U R A N T & T AV E R N 1 8 E L M S T. A N D O V E R , M A 9 7 8 4 7 0 1 6 0 6 P A L M E R S R E S T A U R A N T. C O M E A S Y E V E N T P L A N N I N G 1 . R E S E R V E R O O M 3 t o c h o o s e f r o m 2 . C H O O S E M E N U g r e a t s e l e c t i o n s 3 . H AV E F U N w e ' v e g o t i t c o v e r e d B O N S B E S T 2013 n o r t h s h o r e of DiningGuide_July.indd 156 5/12/14 4:34 PM

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