Sunday, May 5, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the area's latest food news: We asked Salem residents which of their city's al fresco spots they prefer, and got a hearty response. Also in Salem this past week, we reported on a new candy shop slated for Essex Street. We've reported recently about the reopening of The Ship, the unmistakeable Route 1 landmark. This week we uncovered a relic of that restaurant's precursor, the Ship's Haven. While searching eBay, we came across a 1930s era menu from the old joint. The whole North Shore is abuzz over Beverly native Angie Miller, who has made the top three in…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the area's latest food news: Watch out, when you go through Peabody. You might get hit by one of the yogurt shops that seems to be sprouting up everywhere. In the Witch City, new restaurants are going in on the same corner at Essex and Washington. Already open is Naumkeag Ordinary, a pub that's opened in the previous Cafe Polonia spot. A warm-looking bar greets you as you come in. Round the corner and you'll see the renovations underway at the old A Taste of Thyme. That spot will reopen as Medusa's Cafe. We continue our fascination with that stretch of …
Saturday, February 2, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the area's latest food news: If you're a fan of train-shaped pancakes (and who isn't?) then you'll be happy to know that an iconic but tiny spot in Peabody Square, the Little Depot Diner, is open with new owners. Speaking of ice cream, you are of course aware that Saturday is National Ice Cream For Breakfast Day, right? And Cherry Farm Creamery is throwing a celebration/fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit the Danvers Dog Park. Plus, you get to have ice cream for breakfast. Did I mention that? There's a new dinner option as Wenham Tea House has…
Friday, January 18, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not just where you live, but in other nearby North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the latest food news: Sad news for fans of pierogi and Gypsy pancakes: Cafe Polonia will be closing its doors soon. Having just moved to Salem and only eaten there twice, I know I'll miss the Polish and Eastern European restaurant. If you've never been, I recommend you go before it's gone for good. I was especially impressed with the beet soup. Self-serve frozen yogurt has come to downtown Danvers. You pick your own flavors and toppings at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt. One 12-year-old who came in just after they opened made his with 1.5 pounds of froyo. The…
Friday, January 4, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not just where you live, but in other nearby North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the latest food news in the area: The new managing partners at the Wild Horse Cafe, which reopened Wednesday and boasts a martini bar and 26 beer taps, promise not to tamper with the nachos as they mull spring renovations. Of course, 2012 also saw lots of restaurants open. In Peabody, that included the long-awaited outpost of Red's Sandwich Shop in Salem — Red's Kitchen and Tavern. Salem food writer Jade Mason posted a hangover cure that, while aimed a New Year's Eve revelers, could ease the pain on day-afters throughout 2013: Sweet Savory Eggs Benedict …
Friday, December 21, 2012
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not just where you live, but in other nearby North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the latest food news in the area. Massachusetts limits how many stores in a given grocery chain can sell beer and wine. Good news, North Shore. The Trader Joe's in Peabody has joined those ranks. They even have liquor. The martini bar is open at Scosso. The new italian restaurant at the mall opened its doors on Black Friday. --- Bangkok Paradise Thai Restaurant and Sushi Bar lost its liquor license after police found underage drinking and arrested the owner on charges of drug trafficking. The Lynde Street Cafe near the Witch Dungeon Musem is now open for…
Friday, October 26, 2012
Here's what going on with restaurants, food and more in the North Shore area.
Here are Patch, we love local food news. Whether a new restaurant is coming to your community, an old favorite is closing down or a local chef is plating something special - our North Shore Patch sites been there to cover it. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories recently covered by area Patch sites. If you see something that sparks your interest, just click on the headline to read the full story. City Liquor Board Denies New License for Martino's Peabody liquor licensing authorities sent Frank Martino away empty-handed Monday night, questioning his sincerity to operate a package store in the city. The main reason for the Licensing Board's reticence to grant Martino a license was because he just sold his full liquor license …
