Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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VICTORIA STATION & VIC'S BOATHOUSE Thirty-three years ago the 99th Victoria Station opened in Salem, and has remained the last of its kind in the country, making it an historic landmark in its own right. What most distinguishes the popular locale are the panoramic views of the harbor and classic waterfront dining on Pickering Wharf's docks. The couldn't-possibly-be-any- fresher seafood and renowned prime rib have kept customers returning for more than thirty years. Vic's Boathouse (the bar) offers live entertainment five nights a week and earned regional fame when it was named "Best Bar North of Boston" by Boston magazine in 2012. Actually, the entire "station" is one of the best places on the North Shore for good eats, fun drinks, and large parties! • 86 Wharf Street, Salem, 01970, (978) 745-3400. Hours: Mon- Tue, Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm, Wed 11:30 am - 12 am, Thu-Sat 11:30 am - 12:30 am. $$ WOODMAN'S We all know it: Woodman's of Essex is straight-up awesome. Thanks to the vision of "Chubby" and Bessie 7dman] the rth -hre is hme t the first and best damn fried clams in the world! Not only do their lunch and dinner menus satiate with clam chowder, fresh lobster, and steamed clams, but their clambakes, barbecues, catering services, and online seafood for purchase make local news time and again. • 121 Main Street, Essex, 01929, (978) 768-6057. Hours: Mon-Thu, Sun 11 am - 8 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am - 9 pm. $$ STEAKS STREGA PRIME Strega Prime, conveniently located at Trade Center 128 in Woburn, is the North Shore's hottest new dining destination. Strega Prime's expansive 352-seat space features Strega's sig- nature sleek design and décor with brilliant light fiÝtÕres and deep wds thrÕghÕt the inte- rior. In addition to the dramatic ambiance, this upscale Italian Steakhouse, a new concept for Varano, whose name has become synonymous with his restaurants' exceptional traditional Ital- ian fare, boasts an extensive menu of a la carte steaks and chops, and Italian-inspired sides. • 100 Sylvan Road, Woburn, 01801, (781) 933- 3333. Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 am – 11 pm, Sat-Sun 5 pm – 11 pm, Lounge daily until 2 am. $$ THE LOFT RESTAURANT Chops and tots in a 160-year-old barn, what's more New England than that? Exposed posts and beams are the backdrop for old- fashioned dishes like pot roast, chicken pot pie, and roast prime rib of beef. Such meals are what vrtified varmers v times ag] and partaking of a hearty helping today is something akin to time travel. A warm, wood-rich atmosphere, comfort foods, and merry meads make for a satisfying dining experience, with something of a historical yavr° • 1140 Osgood Street, North Andover, 01845, (978) 686-0026. Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am – 10:30 pm, Fri 11:30 am – 11 pm, Sat 12 pm - 11 pm, Sun 12 pm – 9 pm. $$ 1120 Osgood Street N. Andover, MA 978-685-3663 60 Main Street N. Reading, MA 978-207-0357 1140 Osgood Street N. Andover, MA 978-686-0026 Best fish in town no bones about it Traditional New England seafood with a funky twist The Loft, now serving Steaks, Chops, Comfort Foods and Live Music every Friday Night Best fish in town no bones about it Now open for lunch and dinner in North Reading. joefish.net loftsteakandchophouse.com 8247_JoeFish.indd 1 5/9/14 3:05 PM 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 TO ADVERTISE, CONTACT: sales@nshoremag.com 978-623-0029 DiningGuide_July.indd 159 5/12/14 4:35 PM