Margarita

Editors’ Choice Metzy’s Cantina, Newburyport  Owner Erik Metzdorf believes in only fresh ingredients—and you can taste the difference in the scratch...

Martini

Editors’ Choice Njord Haven, Swampscott Sure, they can whip you up a perfect classic martini, but trust the list full of hard-to-find spirits and de...

Patio

Editors’ Choice (tie) C.K. Pearl, Essex Perched on the edge of the Essex River, this airy spot has a section open to the sunshine and another shelte...

Tap Room

Editors’ Choice Notch Brewing, Salem With so many distinct beers on tap, you won't know what to try first. Notch is devoted to making great beer, al...

Wine List

Editors’ Choice Pellana Prime Steakhouse, Peabody  This mecca of fine meat has not one, but two certified sommeliers, Beverage director Nick Grimsha...

Winery

Editors’ Choice Mill River Winery, Rowley Owner/winemaker Donna Martin uses her degree in chemistry and her love of the North Shore to craft wines t...

Juice Bar/Smoothie

Editors’ Choice Sblended, Beverly  Owner Ariana Puopolo has been serving up nutrition-based meal-replacement smoothies for three years now, helping ...

After-Work Drinks

Editors’ Choice Common Craft, Burlington This unique space, once a Sears department store, is now a sort of craft beverage food hall. Currently, fou...

Beer Menu

Editors’ Choice Notch Brewing, Salem  At any one time, you’ll find more than a dozen different brews crafted in house and available on draft in this...

Cocktails

Editors’ Choice Baldwin Bar, Woburn  The drinks at this nationally recognized spot, sharing space with a Szechuan restaurant in a bright-yellow hist...