Northshore Magazine

AMERICAN FIFTY WATER RESTAURANT & BAR Fifty Water Restaurant & Bar is the latest addition to Newburyport's bustling culinary scene. Featuring American-style cuisine, a 100-bottle wine list, beer on tap, and creative cocktails, diners have a fresh new spot to check out in the famed Tannery Marketplace. • 50 Water Street, Newburyport, 01950, (617) 699-8882. $$ NINE ELM AMERICAN BISTRO "Intimate chic" is one expression that has been used to describe Nine Elm. Yes, sometimes, less is more. With only nine (coincidental?) tables and six bar seats, the place is personal. With so few people being served at one time, the preparation of each dish receives the attention it deserves, and the results of such delibera- tion are palatable. At the helm of Nine Elm are chef Matt Sanidas and his wife, Jean. They've assembled an eclectic menu catering to meat lovers, lean protein seekers, and oft-forgotten vegetarians alike with plates like grilled filet mi- gnon, artichoke crusted salmon, and butternut squash ravioli. • 9 Elm Street, Danvers, 01923, (978) 774-9436. Hours: Mon-Thu 4:30 pm - 9 pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 pm - 10 pm. $$$ PALMERS RESTAURANT & TAVERN Quiet sophistication describes Palmers's formal dining room ambience, while a tavern gives way to more relaxed seating. Tasteful décor and up- scale New England charm grace every room; a salon, wine lounge, and outdoor deck are available to appease all mealtime moods. Chef Ingalls prepares regular specials and house staples to satiate every palate, and Thursday through Saturday the place serves as a night- time music venue. There's a bit of everything at Palmers, which is why locals return time and again. • 18 Elm Street, Andover, 01810, (978) 470-1606. Hours: Mon-Wed 11:30 am - 11 pm, Thu 11:30 am - 11:30 pm, Fri 11:30 am - 12 am, Sat 12 pm - 12 am. $$$ SEAGLASS OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT "Beach chic" is the theme and classic American is the cuisine. A pleasant blend of the elegant and the causal makes this Atlantic-side spot a real gem. In ad- dition to a great sea-fresh menu, there's Sun- day Brunch by the Sea, Wednesday $1 Raw Bar, and Thursday Night: Music, Martinis & More! during which diners enjoy chef Harley's weekly bar bites accompanied by jazz classics and cool lounge sounds. • 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, 01952, (978) 462-5800. Hours: Lunch, Mon-Sat 11:30 am – 3 pm, Brunch, Sun 10:30 am – 2 pm, Dinner, Mon-Thu; Sun 3:30 pm – 9 pm; Fri-Sat 3:30 pm – 10 pm. $$$ ECLECTIC 5 CORNERS KITCHEN Whether for brunch or dinner, this Marblehead gem is all about city-style sophistication and fabulous eats! 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 FULL.indd 1 4/30/14 4:15 PM It may very well be that summer is the absolute best time for dining on the North Shore. With all of our alfresco options, including harbor-side, ocean-side, courtyard, and sidewalk seating, we are blessed with the season's best offerings—fresh food from local sources exceptionally prepared by top culinary talent, enjoyed en plein air with a salty breeze coming off our little piece of the sea. DiningGuide_July.indd 154 5/12/14 4:34 PM

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