Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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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 Now open for lunch and dinner in North Reading. joefish.net loftsteakandchophouse.com great game grub, an awesome beer selection including local brews, live entertainment, and weekly specials and it's a winning play. • 15 Middlesex Canal Park Drive, Woburn, 01801, (781) 897-4000, tpsscoreboard.com. $$ SEAGLASS OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT "Beach chic" is the theme and clas- sic American is the cuisine. A pleas- ant blend of the elegant and the causal makes this Atlantic-side spot a real gem. In addition to a great sea-fresh menu, there's Sunday Brunch by the Sea, Wednes- day $1 Raw Bar, and Thursday Night: Music, Martinis & More! during which diners enjoy chef Harley's weekly bar bites accompanied by jazz classics and cool lounge sounds. • 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury, 01952, (978) 462-5800, www.seaglassoceanside.com. $$$ THE BLUE OX A favorite in the neighborhood, this imaginative establishment features a beautifully orchestrated setting replete with a local painter's work depicting, well, a blue ox. The menu includes innovative spins on classic burgers, a plethora of yummy pasta dishes, and irresistible sides (Think: hand-cut potato chips.) Additionally, a sophisticated wine list boasts some of the world's most renowned varietals. Yep, there's no other bovine quite like it. • 191 Oxford Street, Lynn, 01901, (781) 780-5722, theblueoxlynn.com. $$ YARD HOUSE Located at MarketStreet Lynnfield, Yard House is known for its extensive draft beers and creative cuisine. The new restaurant features more than 140 beers on tap, including 20 beers from Massachu- setts breweries, the ever-changing chalkboard series, and inventive beer cocktails like the fa- vored Framboise Fog. Hungry? Choose from more than 130 items on Yard House's award- winning menu. An "Eat Late" menu is available after 10 pm, including a Black Truffle Cheese- burger and Chilaquiles. Enjoy drink and food specials every weekday from 3-6 pm and late night happy hour Sunday-Thursday from 10 pm until closing. • 427 Walnut St, Bldg. 300, Lynnfield, 01940, (781) 334-6400, yardhouse. com/MA/lynnfield-restaurant. $$ ASIAN BROWN SUGAR BY THE SEA A fairly new addition to the North Shore's Thai restaurants, Newbury- port's Brown Sugar by the Sea has quickly earned a wide fan base. Offering sit-down favorites like Massaman curry and pad thai, as well as less-often-available, on-the-go wraps and rolls, the place is a veritable godsend for Thaicravers. In addition to impressive dishes, the tech-savvy will be pleased with their mobile device-based method of ordering. • 75 Water Street, Newburyport, 01950, (978) 499 8424, brown- sugarbythesea.com. $$ CHINA BLOSSOM There's so much more than just dinner at China Blossom; regular comedy shows and special celebrations like their Tiki Time Festival make the dining experience some- thing of an event. Dating back to 1951, this family-run place for Pu Pu Platters has long served some of the best Asian cuisine found on the North Shore. Fresh and perfectly prepared every time…that's