North Shore's Wedding Cakes

Delving into the history of the wedding cake reveals both familiar and lesser-known customs surrounding its ceremonial role in a couple’s union...

Choosing the Champagne

At any given time of the year, I have at least one bottle of bubbly in my fridge. While sparkling wine is the requisite toast for New Year’s Ev...

Salem's Italian Pizza Kitchen

Chef Antonio Bettencourt loves dough. He is constantly tinkering with his pasta recipe, which he’s been making by hand for more than 15 years&m...

New Year’s Eve Dining

Osteria Nino Osteria Nino celebrates its first New Year’s Eve at Burlington’s 3rd Ave with a unique five course prix-fixe menu designe...

Marblehead Confectionery

After a day of holiday shopping in Marblehead, nothing beats a visit to Stowaway Sweets at 154 Atlantic Avenue for a mouthwatering treat. The dark wo...

Locally Made Mojo Coffee

When Ann Brainard wrangled parent volunteers for her kids’ school events, she always brought along a secret weapon—a buzzy elixir that wa...

French Pastries in Portsmouth

Behind a glass case of colorful macaroons stands trés chic Charlotte Reymond. Her striped French sailor’s shirt shows from beneath her a...

Homemade Christmas Cookies

Aside from opening presents on Christmas Day, baking holiday cookies may just be one of the most joyous—and tastiest—of seasonal tasks. T...

Brunch in Manchester By The Sea

When it comes to holiday gatherings, dinner has historically bogarted the spotlight. And understandably so—it’s awash in traditions both ...

Winter Beverages of the North Shore

Perhaps you are looking for that perfect winter beverage. Maybe a spicy chipotle Bloody Mary to warm you during the cold months? Or a mango passion f...