Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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99 JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2019 Cake EDITORS' CHOICE MAYFLOUR CONFECTIONS Rockport, mayflourconfections.com Philosophy: Food should be prepared and enjoyed thoughtfully. Mayflour puts flavor first, and creates elegant cakes with in- spired flavors that are made from local and organic ingredients. ey believe that simple is beautiful. Standout: Signature floral work and a commitment to sustainability. Trend: Cake triptychs, extra-tall cake tiers, gold leaf. What's New: Cakes as centerpieces on each table, and silver leaf, too! READERS' CHOICE TREAT CAKES & CONFECTIONS Caterer EDITORS' CHOICE VINWOOD CATERERS Ipswich, 978-356-3273, vinwood.com Philosophy: ey work with each client to create a customized menu that suits their style, budget, and taste. Vinwood's menus are based on each unique season that we experience in New England—and highlight local products, produce, and seafood year-round! Trend: An increase in the importance of a playful and unique presentation, particularly during the cocktail hour. Fun tast- ing vessels and platters decorated with fresh herbs and petite florals. Small-plate stations also continue to be popular service options. Late-night snacks—in the form of fun stations like a taco or slider bar, or passed treats like warm cookies and milk shooters, mini milk shakes, pulled BBQ pork sliders, or sweet potato fries. What's New: Every season signature cocktails seem to become more and more creative and popular. Vinwood has a terrific specialty cocktail menu that has been freshened with their relationship with Powell and Mahoney and their unique and fun mixers. READERS' CHOICE VINWOOD CATERERS Rehearsal Dinner EDITORS' CHOICE FINZ Salem, 978-744-8485, hipfinz.com Philosophy: e best fresh local seafood, sourced daily, as well as a raw bar and an extensive new sushi bar in a water- front setting. Standout: A private function room that can accommodate 30-85 people for weddings and receptions as well as rehears- al dinners. R E A D E R S ' C H O I C E TUPPER MANOR 221 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MIDDLETON (LOCATED IN THE NEW STARBUCKS PLAZA) WE'VE MOVED! NEW LOOK, LARGER SPACE, SAME INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND IMAGINATION. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU! 978-750-4004 WWW.VEROSALONANDSPA.COM