Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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98 THE MARKET Annisquam Dining at e Market feels like you've stum- bled upon a closely held secret. Located on a narrow residential street in Annisquam, a twisty drive outside downtown Gloucester, the building facade reflects its local shop heritage, so you have to go around the side to find this seasonal restaurant open from May into Oc- tober. e Market sits right on Lobster Cove, with a number of seats on the screened porch and more inside and at the bar. You'll quite possibly rub elbows here, but it's part of the charm as lovers of creative and locally sourced food make their way in. e menu consists of eight or so appetizers and mains each day. at would seem limited if they weren't consistently good and reflective of the creative locavore ethos of the Alice Waters–inspired chefs. Kitchen open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day but Tuesday, mid-May through mid-October. 33 River Rd., Gloucester, 978-282-0700 themarketrestaurant.com THERE MAY BE NO BETTER REGION FOR SEAFOOD THAN THE NORTH SHORE. THE HISTORIC HUB OF THE NEW ENGLAND FISHING INDUSTRY ALSO BOASTS A STRONG CULINARY INFLUENCE FROM THE DOZENS OF ETHNICITIES THAT CALL BOSTON HOME. WITH SO MANY CHOICES FOR CRUDO OR A PERFECTLY COOKED FILLET, WE'VE PUT TOGETHER A SELECTIVE LIST OF SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO GET A CLASSIC OR INVENTIVE DINNER AROUND THE AREA. Chowder fries from Sea Level.