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Andover
what to do
On the
Town
Items for your
Andover itinerary
Andover Bookstore Cozy up by the fire
or browse to your heart's content at this
welcoming 1809 shop in a high-ceilinged
house with exposed beams. 89R Main St.,
978-475-0143, hugobookstores.com/andover. Tree Time at the Andover Historical
Society See more than 30 holiday trees,
each inspired by outfits from the society's
current exhibit. December 1–29, Tue.–
Sun. at 10 a.m., 97 Main St. 978-475-2236,
andoverhistorical.org. Wine-Sense is a wine
boutique owned by Samanta Ettore, who
offers wines that will intrigue your palate.
It's a must-stop for those who appreciate
great wine. 166 N. Main St., 978-749-9464,
wine-sense.net. Fisichelli's Pastry Shop
Everything is handmade and delivered
fresh daily. It's tough to choose from the
selection of cookies, so buy a bag to share.
46 Main St., 978-475-7775, fisichellis.com.
Grecoe Jewelers A fixture in Andover
and family-owned for 80 years, Grecoe
specializes in unique and custom jewelry,
as well as jewelry and watch repairs. 168
N. Main St., 978-475-0830, grecoejewelers.com. Izzy's Emporium With country
music playing amidst the honky-tonk
décor, you'll be in the mood to try on billowy peasant blouses and Frye boots. 21
Barnard St., 978-475-0194, shopizzys.com.
Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs For high-end
designer lines, tasteful accessories and a
style-savvy staff in a chic boutique setting.
9 Main St., 978-269-0266, lynevans.com.
Learning Express Want to play? Staff at
this neighborhood toy shop—with aisles
wide enough for strollers—are likely to be
demonstrating new items and encouraging interaction. 32 Park St., 978-474-0555,
learningexpress.com. Addison Gallery of
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Stop and Shop: Clockwise, Fisichelli's Pastry Shop
makes a mean cannoli; Learning Express offers inventive
learning tools; and Yella Grille satiates hungry shoppers.
American Art at Phillips Academy One of
the most extensive collections of American art in the world, it features works
by artists like John Singer Sargent and
Georgia O'Keeffe. 180 Main St., 978-7494000, andover.edu. Yella Grille The hearty
Mediterranean fare has attracted national
attention and landed chef Carlo Berdahn
a spot on the Today show. 16 Post Office
Ave., 978-749-0011, yellagrille.com. Nest
Andover Nest sparkles and shines with
accessories and artwork, much of which is
designed by the owner herself and other
local artists. 3 Barnard St., 978-474-1995,
nestandover.com. Pink Tree Sweets For a
unique light lunch, try the savory cupcakes. Seeking sweets? The more traditional flavored cupcakes are tasty. 89 Main
St., Suite 123, 978-475-2673, pinktreesweets.
com. Andover Village Improvement Society AVIS offers about 30 miles of trails,
boardwalks, and bridges for hiking, birding, and cross-country skiing. avisandover.
org. Mistral Music Founder and artistic director Julie Scolnik assembles world-class
chamber musicians for performances in
the historic West Parish Church. 978-4746222, andoverchambermusic.org.
Brasserie 28 offers savory farmstead
cheeses and charcuterie plates along with
haute cuisine prepared by chef Matthew
Morello. 2 Elm Sq., 978-470-2228, brasserie28.com. A family-owned business since
1948, Royal Jewelers offers designer jewelry, fine Swiss timepieces, and the royal
treatment to its customers. 58 Main St.,
978-475-3330, royaljewelers.com. Approaching optics with an eye toward fashion,
Andover Eye Care helps customers find
function and fit in their glasses. 77 Main
St., 978-749-7300, andovereye.com. Looking
for a new do? Located in a sleek, relaxing
setting, Salon Invi stylists are some of the
best in the business, offering expertise
along with luxe locks. 28 Chestnut St.,
978-378-3333, saloninvi.com. A cozy tavern
setting—complete with two fireplaces—
Palmers Restaurant & Tavern chef John
Ingalls serves tasty seasonal fare. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, the
tavern is hopping with live music. 18 Elm
St., 978-470-1606, palmers-restaurant.com.
Looking to build a fabulous wardrobe? Pop
into dresscode. Owner Amy Finegold is a
veteran in fashion retail and sells timeless
pieces to help you build a fab wardrobe. 2
Elm Sq. # 1, 978-470-0300, dresscodestyle.
com. Shabans Tailor Shop offers impeccable men's fashions along with an on-site
tailor extraordinaire. 28 Chestnut St., 978475-5996, shabanscollection.com.
photographs by robert boyd
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