Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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DININGGUIDE 9 7 8 - 4 7 0 - 1 6 0 6 1 8 E L M S T. A N D O V E R , M A P A L M E R S - R E S T A U R A N T. C O M do lunch s e a s o n a l . l o c a l . a l f r e s c o Get Your Italian �x... o s t e r i a n i n o . c o m 19 Third Ave, Burlington (Next to Wegmans & Kings) Lunch . Dinner . Late Night NOW OPEN NOW OPEN NOW OPEN Farm To Table Italian music, a fun farm theme, classic nosh, and big-bodied beers make this a real hot spot. Owners Jeff Cala and Mark McDonough know what makes people happy—remembering old times, enjoy- ing friends and family, and having a good solid meal. 119 South Main Street, Middleton, 01949, 978-539-8583, maggiesfarmmiddleton. com. $$ NIX'S TEN CENTER Under new ownership reflected in the name, Nix's Ten Centers trendy urban vibe, Alfresco dining, historic locale, and eclectic menu make it a Newburyport hopping must. From sushi to sliders to oysters on the half shell, tacos, and pizza—there's something to satiate just about every kind of craving. Be sure to keep an eye out for a promising live music calendar. 10 Center Street, Newburyport, 01950, 978-462-6652, nixsnewburyport.com. $$ OHANA Chef Enx Dadulas happily shares his talent for taste with Gloucester's Ohana. Infusing locally sourced fish, meat, produce, and artisanal foods with French, Italian, Japanese, Hawaiian, and Peruvian ingredients, Dadulas invents an altogether "New American Cuisine." Spices, techniques, and traditions combine to make the sweet, spicy, and "mildly eccentric" meals that have put Ohana on the Best-of-the-North-Shore map. 151 Main Street, Gloucester, 01930, 978- 283-3200, ohanacapeann.com. $$$ OPUS The latest venture from Serenitee Restaurant Group, Opus is Salem's hottest hot spot. An eclectic menu including small plates designed for sharing and many organic and vegetarian options, a speakeasy-like Underground lounge, live music, and daring cocktails make it popular with locals and well worth the drive for out-of-towners. 87 Washington Street, Salem, 01970, 978-744-9600, salemopus.com. $$ 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. $$ SHORT & MAIN There are four new kids on the block, and they are pros in the hospitality industry! Serving wood-fired pizza from an oven of their own making, filling a raw bar with over 10 of the sea's finest