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Northshore October 2025
Chef Chris Jackson wants to keep diners on their toes. His menu at No. 8 Kitchen & Spirits in Amesbury changes with dizzying frequency to follow whatever is fresh, exciting, and local. A cone of Sriracha-dusted popcorn takes the place of the traditional breadbasket, heralding what is to come. Food is presented in novel ways—on trays, in jars, or deconstructed—to encourage customers to interact with their meals. Even the cocktail list is playful, with everything from shot-and-beer combos to a sophisticated gin and tonic that changes with the seasons. The menu bridges “social plates,” designed for sharing, wi
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