Gloucester's New Talise Marries Water Views With Local Cuisine

Few places are more desirable than the North Shore in autumn. Golden sunlight and a cornucopia of fresh produce, fish, and meat—who could ask for anything more? Talise restaurant, a new spot in Gloucester named for the Native American word meaning “beautiful waters,” brings all that bounty together in a single delightful package. Chef Joshua Smith keeps the focus firmly on celebrating the best regional food, connecting with local fishmongers and farms before crafting his daily menu. Smith owns the peaceful waterfront spot clinging to the bank of the Annisquam River with his wife, Ariel. Not surprisingly, the restaurant

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Gloucester’s New Talise Marries Water Views With Local Cuisine

Joshua and Ariel Smith utilize ingredients from local farms and waters at their new Lobster Cove eatery in Annisquam.

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