Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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87 TWO SISTERS Gloucester Locals were wary when two sisters—Maura and Chris McCarthy—took over this decades- old staple of Gloucester mornings. But they needn't have feared. While the McCarthy sisters have added their own touches, former owner Patty Philbrick is still in the kitchen making sure the omelets are as thin as crepes, with crispy veggies inside. Regulars start coming in at 6:05, pouring their own coffee and making themselves at home. ey can choose from eight or nine types of bread, all baked in-house. e homey spot is also decorated with meaningful items. e folded flag, the paintings, and the photographs each tell a story—ask about anything. e small additions to the menu have been welcomed by locals; for example, there are fish cakes made from a Gloucester grandma's handwritten recipe, and Chris's husband has been studying to perfect a beignet recipe. 27 Washington St., Gloucester, 978-281-3378, twosistersma.com MAD MARTHA'S ISLAND CAFÉ Plum Island Even on the coldest, rainiest day, it's always summer at Mad Martha's. Owners Kendall Bowie and Kyree Gerson have infused the décor and the menu with sunshine, from the cheerful murals on the wall and the shelf of hot sauces to the friendly service. e Crabby Pattie, made with fresh crabmeat, egg, and cheese sandwiched on Bolo Levedos—a sweet Portuguese-style English muffin—is a favorite in the "Sammies" section. e menu includes all the breakfast classics, but the star attraction is the specials board, stacked with creative seasonal offerings. 51 Northern Blvd., Newburyport, 978-462-7707, madmarthasislandcafe.com COUNTRY BROOK CAFÉ Kensington, New Hampshire If you like your food local, you can't do better than this charming spot just over the New Makes housemade breads and muffins evey morning.