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26 | DECEMBER 2015 nshoremag.com CONTACT Turtle Cove Bar & Grille 165 Pleasant St. Marblehead Village Plaza, Marblehead 781-990-3103 turtlecovebarandgrille. com of Colinet's youth. Surprising and delightful, the crisp, slightly peppery radish is elevated by creamy sweet butter and coarse sea salt harvested from local waters. Pick up a radish, add a bit of the butter and salt and be transported to a picnic in France. Main courses feature an array of thoughtfully prepared meats and seafood dishes. The fresh seafood stew offers a generous medley of clams, lobster, and large, tender scallops. The subtle broth, flavored with fennel and roasted tomatoes, doesn't overpower the stars of the soup. The Simply Grilled section will appeal to anyone who appreciates a perfectly seared salmon steak or beef steak. The protein is served with the diner's choice of sauces—béarnaise, au poivre, bordelaise, or citrus/garlic butter. Try the filet mignon with the creamy, slightly lemony béarnaise sauce—it's delicate and tender, yet fully flavored. Special care went into the wine list, which is packed with small producers and unique blends. The restaurant carries an impressive 20 different wines by the glass, and Stephane Colinet—who worked as wine director at Burlington's Café Escadrille for a decade and was a recurring wine expert with Billy Costa on NECN's TV Diner—delights in helping guests find just the right pairing for every dish, whether it's a crisp albarino, a buttery chardon- nay, or a big California red. For a truly unique tipple, try the Blanc de Bleu, a California sparkler turned a surprising vibrant Caribbean Sea blue by a hint of blueberries—it's delicately fruity and dry. Don't skimp on dessert. The chocolate mousse cake, with layers of white chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate, is light and fun. And special. Just like the whole Turtle Cove experience. Appetizers Radishes With Butter and Marblehead Sea Salt $5 Tuna Tartare $13 Entreés Fresh Seafood Stew $24 Simply Grilled Center-cut Filet Mignon $29 Dessert Chocolate Mousse Cake $7 THE MENU Left, Tuna, tartare. Right, chocolate mousse cake