Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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white lie, red lulu Margarita Maestro the art of cocktails with josh jamison, owner of salem's red lulu and 20-year veteran of mixology. "The philosophy behind my cocktail menu is [to be] organic and intriguing. I like to work with the freshest ingredients, often combining flavors that would not otherwise be seen together—incorpo- rating spices (like rosemary and basil) and fresh fruits. Each cocktail is carefully balance; when I say 'balanced,' I mean that the levels of alcohol, sugar, and acid must all be as one—no single element should take center stage. It's fun to push the boundaries when it comes to ingredients, but at the end of the day, it always must come down to taste and whether or not a guest will say, 'I'd like another, please.'" Spicy Cucumber Margarita 1 1/2 oz. Cabo Wabo blanco tequila 1/2–3/4 oz. Patron Citronge orange liqueur 2–3 oz. simple syrup 2–3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice English cucumber slices Serrano chiles Muddle three or four cucumber slices and Serrano chile slices together in bottom of mixing glass. Add tequila, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Add ice and shake, then pour mixture into a rocks glass. White Lie 3–4 lemon wedges 1 1/4 oz. Maestro Dobel tequila 1 1/4 oz. St. Germain 1 oz. basil-infused simple syrup 2 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice 1 oz. pink grapefruit juice 1/2 oz. guava puree Muddle lemon wedges in bottom of mixing glass. Add remaining ingredients, shake, and strain over fresh ice in a wine glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and strawberries. maji tacos, red lulu salsa, guacamole, chile con queso, and a touch of crispy bacon. Don't miss the Monday night "Triple B Special"—a bur- rito or burger and a beer for 10 bucks—and the wildly popular 30 cent Mexican wings on Wednesdays. 76 Lafayette St., Salem, 978-744-9653, feedyourwolf.com. Red Lulu Cocina and Tequila Bar This sexy, sleek space is a bright new spot on the Salem scene, serving artfully pre- pared cocktails like the Broken Heart or the Mezcal Mistress. But bringing a little class to an otherwise beer-and-flat-screen nightlife isn't all this bar-cum-restaurant has going for it. It's hard not to fill up on the chips, which are served with three kinds of spicy dip, but save room for ahi tuna tostadas and the delightfully messy zocalo grilled corn, which is smothered with lime aioli, chile powder, and cotija cheese. And because there are over 150 kinds of tequila, you'll keep coming back for more. 94 Lafayette St., Salem, 978-594- 5195; redlulusalem.com. Tacos Lupita This is the amazing hole-in-the-wall place in Lynn (or Lawrence or Haverhill or Gloucester) you probably heard about from a friend of a friend. Though they may not look alike from the outside, these Tacos Lupitas are all owned by members of the same Salvadorian family and use the same recipes. The seemingly out-of- the-way locations aren't stopping Tacos Lupita from having a line out the door on busy days, with the regulars (some come from Boston!) swearing by overstuffed steak burritos and, of course, the tacos. Popular for takeout or a casual quick bite on the go, the quality ingredients at rock- bottom prices can't be beat. Many discover Tacos Lupita by pure accident, and with no official web presence, they aren't easy to find—but perhaps that's what makes discovering them all the better. 129 Munroe St., Lynn, 781-593-6437 (Lupita Restaurant, 22 Munroe St, Lynn, 781-599-3004); 505 Broadway, Lawrence, 978-681-4517; 194 River St., Haverhill, 978-374-1839; 68 Wash- ington St., Gloucester, 978-282-9600. 143