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dishes right here on the North Shore. After 22 years as one of the best chefs in the North End, the talented chef Faisal knows how to prepare traditional and gourmet dishes, and he enjoys adding his own twist to a carefully crafted menu. Specialty martinis and wonderful wines make the elegant atmosphere all the more enjoyable. • 220 Sutton Street, North Andover, 01845, 978- 258-0658. Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am - 9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am - 11 pm, Sun 12 pm - 9 pm. $$ THE GRAPEVINE A recently unveiled new menu and fresh interior renovations have given rise to a whole new Grapevine. Chef Tim Caldwell has reimagined editerraneaninyÕenVed cuisine, making his steak tartare, lamb and Kasseri cheese in phyllo, and spinach and riVtta ravili sing with yavr° Ƃ verÞ lengthÞ and eclectic wine list assembled by Wine Director Harry Zarkades, an acoustic music series, and an enchanting décor make The rapevine a stellar VhiVe vr fine dining° • 26 Congress Street, Salem, 01970, (978) 745- 9335. Hours: Mon-Tue 5 pm - 9 pm, Wed, Sun 5 pm - 10 pm, Thu-Sat 5 pm - 1 am, Sun 11 am - 2 pm. $$$ OREGANO PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE A brick oven imported from Genoa is one of Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante's many enchantments. The thin-crusted gourmet pizzas are another. This seaside Ital- ian treasure makes its home on the south bank of the Merrimack River at the mouth of the At- lantic Ocean, where regulars and newcomers alike bite into every kind of dough, sauce, and topping combination imaginable. • 16 Pleas- ant Street, Newburyport, 01950, (978) 462-5013. Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am – 9 pm, Fri - Sat 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sun 12 pm – 9 pm. $$ TUSCAN KITCHEN In lieu of a trip to Italy, an evening spent dining at Tuscan Kitchen might stem the tide of Old World culinary cravings. For more than 25 years Joe Faro has been perfecting artisan Italian dishes. His many visits to the country's diverse regions have helped turn his restaurant into an authentic tribute to the motherland. Dishes from Toscana, Umbria, Veneto, Piemonte, and Sicilia are prepared with careful, knowledgeable hands. For a heaping helping v talÞ½s Lest yavrs] /ÕsVan Kitchen spoons 'em out. • 67 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079, (603) 952-4875. Hours: Mon- Tue 11:30 am – 9 pm, Wed-Sat 11:30 am – 10 pm, Sun 12 pm – 9 pm. $$$ YANNALFO'S There's a thrill in the air at the mention of a new Italian restaurant in Marblehead. Described as "incredibly warm and inviting," it boasts an intimate setting that is designed for diners to feel more like "friends" than customers. 9annay½s is making a saÕVÞ splash that rth Shore Italian lovers are soaking up with their great bread. Tip: they continue to serve dessert and drinks Thursday-Friday after the kitchen closes. • 261 Washington Street, Marblehead, 01945, (781) 990-1456. Call for hours. $$ MEXICAN/SOUTHWESTERN CIELITO LINDO Margaritas and cervezas, chiles and enchiladas—it's all delish at Cielito Lindo, which happens to be the title of a popular Ranchera song and, translated, means "Lovely Sweet One." This could very well describe how fans feel about the place. Due to its small size, popularity, and B O N S B E S T 2013 n o r t h s h o r e of B O N S B E S T 2013 n o r t h s h o r e of Ar • ti • san I • tal • ian: 1. Simple, fresh ingredients 2. Time honored scratch preparation Experience Artisan Italian Tuscan Kitchen 67 Main St. Salem, NH 03079 603.952.4875 Tuscan Market 63 Main St. Salem, NH 03079 603.912.5467 Tuscan Kitchen 24 New England Executive Park Burlington, MA www.TuscanBrands.com DiningGuide_July.indd 157 5/12/14 4:35 PM

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