Waterfront Dining Waterfront dining that will satisfy diners with traditional American Comfort Cuisine. Slow Roasted Angus Prime Rib available daily as well as fresh locally sourced fish and vegetables are key ingredients to a successful recipe.Vic’s Boathouse, our new lounge and entertainment venue offers lighter fare, tapas and more, as well as free, live, local entertainment! Victoria’s Station, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-3400, victoriastationsalem.com
Holiday Shopping & Family Fun! Grab your loved ones-grandparents too and make merry with a visit to Wenham Museum’s Holiday Fair November 18 –20th. While you shop, your train and toy fans will rekindle childhood memories in the museum’s toy and model train galleries featuring holiday favorite, the Snow Train to Bakersville. Make tracks in December to the Gingerbread Express a gingerly-crafted model train layout! Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham, 978-468-2377, wenhammuseum.com
Dazzling Colored Gemstones Lorenzo dazzles with brilliantly faceted color gemstones and smooth polished cabochons featured in exquisitely crafted and fashionable designs that never go out of style. From mine to market, nobody does color like Lorenzo. Shown is a bezel set blue topaz bangle bracelet in tarnish-resistant Argentium sterling silver accented with 18K gold rope design – $395. Matching pendant, earrings and ring are also available. Bernard’s Jewelers, 179 Essex Street, Salem, 978-745-0638, bernardsjewelers.com
Black Tie Service Since 1983 Black Tie Limousine, Inc. has provided its clients with the highest level of expertise and reliability. Our professional staff of uniformed chauffeurs has undergone extensive training to ensure you a safe, trouble free journey. Our fleet consists of executive town cars, limousines, vans, luxury limousine motor coaches, touring coaches and Cadillac Escalade SUVs. Black Tie Limousine, Inc., 25 Bond Street, Haverhill, 1-800-624-9990, blacktielimo.com
Checkered Flag Indoor Karting The place to race on the North Shore! Our Electric 15HP karts give you the power to slide into the turns and accelerate down the straights. Strap on a helmet and race suit and race on in to our 23,000 square foot race track with 8 tight turns and long straights! Our electronic timing and scoring system also allows you to see who won the race and by how much! Racing for Adults and Children. Checkered Flag Indoor Karting, 239 Neck Road, Haverhill, 978-374-RACE (7223), checkeredflagindoorkarting.com
Revitalive Cafe Our amazing 3-Day Healthy Eating Weight Loss program is the perfect gift for anytime of year! Our award winning chefs prepare all your fresh juices and meals and deliver them to your front door! Let us help you lose weight, look younger and feel great! We include FRESH SQUEEZED juices, delicious salads, snacks, cookies and a refreshing soup along with daily e-mail support. $267. Revitalive Cafe, 50 Water Street, Newburyport, 978-462-0639, revitalive.com
Vamped Boutique Special Offer Whether your looking for that special piece to complete your look or a whole new outfit, you’ll find it at VAMPED, North Shores’ newest boutique. Vamped features unique, edgy, and trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for juniors and young women. Enjoy 15% OFF a purchase of $100 or more enter NSMAG at checkout or bring in this ad! Vamped Boutique, 358G Broadway, Saugus, 781-558-2491, www.vampedboutique.com
N. Larson Jewelry Designs An elegant Jewelry Gallery offering classic and contemporary jewelry designed and created by Nancy Larson and her staff. Gold, silver, diamonds, gemstones, pearls and beads – all one of a kind and affordably priced. Visit our charming gallery for the perfect gift this holiday season. Exceptional quality, craftsmanship and customer service for 27 years. N. Larson Jewelry Designs, 11 Central Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, 978-526-7444
A One Stop Stand Up Paddle & Surf Hub Surfari offers SUP lessons, rentals, tours, yoga and demos. We sell the latest and greatest SUP boards and gear for cruising, surfing, racing and fishing. We are also fully stocked with wetsuits, flip flops, clothes, sunglasses and accessories for living the dream in and out of the water! Surfari Stand Up Paddle & Surf, 26 Central Street, Manchester, 978-704-9051, standuppaddlesurfari.com
Ryan & Wood Distillery In 2006 Bob Ryan and Dave Wood opened the North Shore’s first distillery since Prohibition. In small batches they hand- craft Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Rye Whiskey in their 600 liter Still. Free tours at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Ryan & Wood Distillery, 15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, 978-281-2282, ryanandwood.com
The Gift of Beauty & Wellness Essencia is a full service Hair Salon and Day Spa. We have a team of talented and professional stylists, eager to express your style and make you look and feel completely rejuvenated. Newbury Street ambiance without the Boston expense. The perfect gift, the gift of beauty and wellness: Essencia Gift Cards. Essencia Spa & Salon, 61 Main Street, Amesbury, 978-388-4772, essencia-spa.com
Tobacco Shack.. Be our guest and experience North Shore’s newest Cigar & Hookah lounge. Enjoy our large selection of fine hand-rolled cigars and shisha tobaccos. We offer an extensive selection of humidors, lighters, cutters, hookahs & accessories. Come enjoy a smoke, relax in our comfortable lounge with music, 3 flat screen tv’s, coffee & espresso. Tobacco Shack, 162 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, Tobaccoshack1.com
A Dining Destination Nine Elm American Bistro combines award winning cuisine, friendly service and casual ambiance to provide the North Shore’s best dining experience. Make a reservation and find out why our neighborhood bistro has become a dining destination.Nine Elm American Bistro, 9 Elm Street, Danvers, 978-774-9436, 9elm.com
Give the Gift of Optimism this Year with Life is Good® Deck the halls at Harbor Goods, Cape Ann’s house of good vibes. From soft tees and comfy loungewear to 
winter accessories and the Good Dog line (woof!), Harbor Goods carries the entire line of Life is good® products for every optimist on your holiday list. With joyful messages and unique artwork, our colorful products show the world that your holiday glass is always half full. Harbor Goods, 119 Main Street, Gloucester, 978-282-1550, harborgoods.com
The Holiday Season at Smolak Farms Spend the Holiday season at the picturesque Smolak Farms in North Andover, MA. Enjoy plenty of activities 
including Pictures with Santa Claus, American Girl Doll Christmas Parties, Christmas Trees, Gingerbread House Workshops, fresh Cider Donuts and homemade seasonal pies made from scratch in our Farm Stand – there’s something for everyone at Smolak! Join us in celebrating while creating some unforgettable memories! Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, 978-682-6332,
smolakfarms.com
Bider’s… Antiques Wanted! For immediate cash purchase. We buy single items to entire estates at fair prices. Antiques, Vintage Items, Used Furniture, Danish and Modern Furniture, Pottery, Silver, Gold, China, Clocks, Paintings, Guitars, Musical Instruments, Glass, Oriental Rugs, Textiles, Books, Military, Swords and any interesting or unusual items. Please call for an appointment and Free Verbal Appraisal at your location or ours. Call Michael C Bider III. Biders Antiques, 67 Main Street, Essex, 508-633-4858, bider@comcast.net
Motivating Our Youth Voted Best Dance School in Andover/North Andover 3 years in a row. Just Dance is a family friendly studio. We offer classes for every level of dancer ages 2-92. Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern and Acro. Bring this ad into Just Dance for a FREE month of class! Just Dance, 65 Flagship Drive, North Andover, 978-68-DANCE, justdancecomplex.com
Smartwool Gallery Collection Fiddle Ferns Featuring artwork by filmmaker, beekeeper, and entrepreneur Laura Tyler of Boulder, CO, these knee high socks are designed to look and feel good. Each pair of these whimsically beautiful socks are crafted from a 70% merino wool blend and feature a supportive arch brace in addition to heel cushioning. Available in Imperial Purple and Loden. J.L. Coombs,45 Main Street, Andover, 978-470-8121 and 1 State Street, Newburyport, 978-462-2262, jlcoombs.com
Coal Fired Pizza, Wings, and More! Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza became New England’s first restaurant to cook delicious food in Italian built, coal fired ovens. Our famous pizza is cooked at 900 degrees for a thin, crisped crust with fresh and distinctively rich toppings. The coal fired wings are served with caramelized onions and are complimented with our signature, secret recipe Sangria. Angela’s Coal Fired Pizza, 880 Broadway, Rt 1, Saugus, 781-941-2625 & 361 Middlesex Road, Tyngsboro, 978-649-8312, angelascfp.com
Delight Your Senses Mountain fresh and glowing with the aromatic snap of crisp Siberian Fir needles, heartening cedarwood and relaxing sandalwood, the Thymes Frasier Fir sets the mood for those special moments that make up our life stories. Creating a tradition to savor…and to share. Extensive selection of other Thymes fragrances available. Come to Hamilton Gardens where all of your senses will be delighted. Hamilton Gardens, 545 Bay Road, Hamilton, 978-468-0148, hamiltongardensonline.com
Green Land Cafe A Blend of Creative Food and Fresh Thinking. Committed to sustainability, our menus reflect the goodness of organic, locally grown and harvested ingredients. Serving Lunch, Dinner, Tapas, Late Night, Kid’s Menu, and Sunday Brunch. Patio dining, private function room, live music Friday and Monday nights. Open daily from 11:30am. Green Land Cafe, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-7766, greenlandcafe.com
Timeless Interiors Timeless design and a relaxed palette blend effortlessly to create an exceptional home environment…..where your family can live, entertain, or simply escape to a simpler and better place. Come visit our newly relocated shop for home furnishings, thoughtful gifts and inspired design. Timeless Interiors, 52 Railroad Avenue, Hamilton, 978-468-1141, timelessinteriorsonline.com
LaserCraze Offers Good, Clean Fun! Whether it’s an unforgettable birthday party or simply a family visit to burn off some energy, parents and kids alike enjoy LaserCraze’s world-class laser tag played in it’s state-of-the-art multi-level laser tag arenas. Enjoy fresh-baked pizza and cold drinks at the Craze cafe after the game! Two great locations. LaserCraze, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, or 15 Presidential Way, Woburn,978-689-7700, lasercraze.us
Old Cuban Cigar FactoryOld Cuban Cigar Factory is a specialty cigar store, featuring our own unique blend of cigars, created by our Master Blenders & Rollers using the finest tobaccos. Stop by our factory store, browse our large selection of the finest cigar brands in our walk in humidor, relax in our smoking lounge and enjoy! Old Cuban Cigar Factory, 173 South Main Street, Middleton,
978-777-4129, oldcuban.com
The Hottest New Toy! One of this year’s hottest new toys, found at Mud Puddle Toys in Salem and Marblehead, is the Air Swimmer by William Mark Corp. These amazing fish (clown fish or shark) provide hours of remote control fun as they literally swim from room to room, dazzling everyone in their path. Great fun for the holidays. Only $41.99. Mud Puddle Toys,1 Pleasant Street, Marblehead,
781-631-0814 and 221 Essex Street, Salem, 978-740-5400, mudpuddletoys.com
American Textile History Museum Every time you dress, drink a cup of coffee, drive a car, or spend a dollar, textiles are changing your world in ways you never imagined. The American Textile History Museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution, explores the bold ideas, creativity, and innovation that continue to shape our history. From spinning wheels to space exploration, this is far from your run-of-the-mill museum. American Textile History Museum, 491 Dutton Street, Lowell, 978-441-0400, athm.org.
Keep Your Loved Ones Close Imagine having your favorite photo transformed into a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewelry. Your photo is professionally edited and sealed-protected against water and wear. We offer necklaces, bracelets, key chains, cufflinks and more. Add monogrammed charms or birthstones as separates that we will put together for you as a finished piece. You provide the photo…we preserve the sweet moments in life! Mason & Madison…gifts with style, 2 Central Street, Middleton, 978-777-8883, masonandmadison.com
AnnTiques A charming shop of affordable and distinctive antique and vintage furnishings from 18th century to mid-century modern. An extravaganza of vintage & antique couture, designer, sterling, gold and Native American jewelry awaits you. Furniture, lighting, paintings, tableware, art glass & pottery, mirrors, tribal artifacts, ironware and more beckon your discovery. A decorator’s delight! AnnTiques buys estates, quality items, gold & sterling. AnnTiques, 2 Rear Martin Street, Jct. Rtes. 133 & 22, Essex, 978-502-5594, ann.anntiques@gmail.com
Rada Boutique & Upscale Consignment Rada Boutique in Wakefield has it all. Along with upscale women’s consignment fashions, you will find an amazing assortment of brand new jewelry, scarves, pocketbooks, Italian sweaters and made in the USA apparel. We offer the latest in women’s fashions from the streets of London, Paris and Milan at the prices you can afford. Visit us on Facebook and our website. Rada Boutique, 394 Main Street, Wakefield, 781-224-1033, radaboutique.com
Award-Winning Pizza Owned and operated by a local family, the Upper Crust offers award-winning thin-crust pizza that borders on extraordinary. Complement your meal with a glass of wine or one of our craft beers, and you’re sure to have a transcendent pizza experience. Enjoy our “Upstairs” dining room for a relaxing family dinner or fun night out. Holiday gift certificates are available. The Upper Crust, 44 State Street, Newburyport, 978-463-3313, theuppercrustpizzeria.com