Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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68 | AUGUST 2015 nshoremag.com DINE PUB FOOD C O N S E C U T I V E W I N N E R T H E G R O G This legendary pub in Newburyport is the perfect place to hunker down on a cold winter's day with classic pub fare—a cup of clam chowder or a plate of fish and chips. But the menu does not stop at the basics. The warm salmon and potato salad is di- vine. Also on offering are terrific fish tacos and standout crab cakes. The atmosphere is a classic New England-style pub: brick walls, wood booths, cozy. A collection of beers on tap and by the bottle makes for a fantastic casual meeting spot. 13 Middle St., Newburyport, 978-465-8008, thegrog.com H O N O R A B L E M E N T I O N O L D E M A I N S T R E E T P U B This is an easy place to set up camp, with its cozy atmosphere and seriously delicious pub fare featuring twists on classic dishes. The beer-battered local haddock is perfectly done, and the steak tips are a fan favorite, as is the savory fried lollipop kale with pistachios and Parmesan cheese. Get ready to lick your fingers—the Korean-style duck wings with kimchi is the most popular item on chef Tim Caldwell's menu. 121 Essex St., Salem, 978-594-8188, oldemainstreetpub.com R E A D E R S' C H O I C E T H E G R O G photographs by, left to right, Lauren Poussard and Sarah Jordan McCaffery Olde Main Street Pub