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Northshore October 2025
Spice up your drink routine with a Hot 'n' Dirty Pickle at Lynn's Blue Ox.The success of the Blue Ox has much to do with its penchant for contrast. It's an upscale yet casual white-tablecloth restaurant situated near Italian pizzerias and Korean noodle shops on an unremarkable side street in Lynn. The city's reputation as an ethnic melting pot inspires much of the cuisine and cocktails at the Blue Ox. Chef and owner Matt O'Neil thrives on such juxtapositions, turning out seasonally inspired, approachable food with unexpected components, making his restaurant a destination for residents all around the North Shore, as well as from B
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