Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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with the same spirit. Perhaps most impre- ssive is its capacious wine list, chosen from among the best and most unique vineyards around the world. Even overly discriminat- ing oenophiles will find something to love at the famous Mohogany Bar. • 26 Cambridge Street, Burlington, 01803, 781-273-1916, cafeescadrille.com. $$$ NIX'S TEN CENTER Under new ownership reflected in the name, Nix's Ten Center has a trendy urban vibe Al fresco dining, a historic locale, and an ec- lectic menu make it a Newburyport hopping must. From sushi to sliders to oysters on the half shell, tacos, and pizza—there's something to satiate just about every kind of craving. Be sure to keep an eye out for a promis- ing live music calendar. • 10 Center Street, Newburyport, 01950, 978-462-6652, nixsten- center.com. $$ SALT KITCHEN & RUM BAR Referring to itself as a "relative of the gastro pub—a public house that specializes in serving high-quality food," Salt Kitchen & Rum Bar takes the idea of comfort food to a whole new level. Pairing dishes like Swordfish with Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Ragout, Capers, and Paella Risotto with specialty rums like Ipswich's greenhead spiced, Privateer cask, and Bully Boy—well, not much gets better than that! • 1 Market Street, Ipswich, 01938, 978-356-0002, saltkitchenandrumbar. com. $$ ITALIAN ANDIAMO RESTAURANT + BAR A sharp contemporary interior sets the stage for boutique Italian and Mediterranean dish- es at Andiamo. Renowned restaurateur and chef/owner Jim Rogers takes his time when designing dishes and décor, hand-tailoring each and every detail to provide the ultimate menu and most desirable setting. A stone hearth, hefty post-and-beam costruction, and warm woods blend seamlessly with a chic aesthetic to create a hip rustic vibe. Five- star service, an acclaimed local chef, and an unrelenting desire to please make Rogers's newest venture a hot hit. • 24 Winter Street, Newburyport, 01950, 978-255-4341, adiamo- restaurant.com. $$$ BUONO BISTRO It's no longer necessary to go all the way to Boston's North End for authentic Italian cuisine. Now hungry diners can have Italian- style seafood, veal, and made-from-scratch pasta 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 atmo- sphere all the more enjoyable. • 220 Sutton Street, North Andover, 01845, 978-258-0658, buonobistro.com. $$ LUCIA RISTORANTE & BAR Lucia Ristorante & Bar showcases cuisine in- spired by dishes from more than 20 regions in Italy. Artisan pizzas, modern twists on tradition- al 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 prosciutto, as well as his pasta fagioli and scrumptious zuppe. P A L M E R S R E S T A U R A N T & T AV E R N 1 8 E L M S T. A N D O V E R , M A 9 7 8 - 4 7 0 - 1 6 0 6 P A L M E R S - R E S T A U R A N T. C O M E A S Y E V E N T P L A N N I N G 1 . R E S E R V E R O O M ( 3 t o c h o o s e f r o m ) 2 . C H O O S E M E N U ( g r e a t s e l e c t i o n s ) 3 . H AV E F U N ( w e ' v e g o t i t c o v e r e d )