Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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menu. Specialty martinis and wonderful wines make the elegant atmosphere all the more enjoyable. • 220 Sutton Street, North Andover, 01845, 978-258-0658, buonobistro.com. $$ GIUSEPPE'S FRESH PASTA & FINE FOOD Sometimes down-home, neighborhood-style Italian eats are what's in order. That's the time to go calling at Guiseppe's Fresh Pasta & Fine Food. Said by many to have handmade pastas fit for an Italian grandmother straight from the Old Country, all dishes are as fresh as fresh can be. Favorites include the bread (no Italian joint is worth its salt without to- die-for bread, and they've got that base covered!), chicken pesto sandwich, and chicken parmesan. Specializing in prepared meals for large parties, Guiseppe's finest can be enjoyed right at home. • 257 Low Street, Newburyport, 01950, (978) 465-2225, giuseppesfinefood.com. $$ JOSEPH'S TRATTORIA A cooking and eating bonanza is what Joseph's Trattoria offers. Whether it's an evening of Italian dining or a quick stop at the "groceria," this fine food mecca is a great place to find a cui- sine-themed adventure. The menu promises everything from specialties like Filetto di Sogliola and Pollo Slatato e Aragost, to simple pizzas and calzones. But Joseph's doesn't stop there. Wedding cakes, catering services, even chef-hosted cooking classes are all part of this boutique trattoria's Old World scene. • 145 Oxford Avenue, Haverhill, 01835, (978) 374-8288, josephstrattoria.com. $$$ LAROSA'S For delectable lunch and dinner items that include specialty sandwiches, pastries, and fine Italian coffees and teas, visit LaRosa's where customer appreciation stands on par with haute cuisine. With at-the-ready pre- pared meals, LaRosa's corners the market on fresh, in-season options for true food lovers. Beer enthusiasts will appreciate being able to walk in to grab a deli-style sandwich and an on-tap brew. Catering services and online or- dering are also "on the menu," as are gluten- free dishes. And make sure not to miss their wine and craft beer dinners on the outdoor patio. • 7 Bernard Street, Andover MA, (978) 475-1777, larosasofandover.com. $$ LUCIA RISTORANTE & BAR Lucia Ristorante & Bar showcases cuisine inspired by dishes from more than 20 regions in Italy. Artisan pizzas, modern twists on tradi- tional favorites, a choice wine selection, and a lively atmosphere (made all the more so by Abruzzi-themed décor) earn favor with regulars and newcomers alike. Particularly high marks are given to owner/chef Donato Frattaroli's ditalini pasta with white beans and prosciut- to, as well as his pasta fagioli and scrump- tious zuppe. • 13 Vernon Street, Winchester, (781) 729-0515, luciawinchester.com. $$ OREGANO PIZZERIA & RISTORANTE A brick oven imported from Genoa is one of Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante's many enchantments. The thin-crusted gourmet pizzas are another. This seaside Italian treasure makes its home on the south bank of the Merrimack River at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean, where regulars and newcomers alike bite into every kind of dough, sauce, and topping com- bination imaginable. • 16 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, 01950, (978) 462-5013, oreg- anopizzeria.com. $$ VOTED BOSTON'S BEST SPORTS BAR 5 YEARS IN A ROW GREAT FOOD, DRINKS AND FUN OVER 40 LARGE SCREEN HD TVS NEW ENGLAND'S BEST BANDS EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT 1 5 M I D D L E S E X C A N A L P A R K W O B U R N , M A 0 1 8 0 1 W W W. S C O R E B O A R D W O B U R N . C O M 7 8 1 - 8 9 7 - 4 0 0 0