Food and Drink
Andover’s Yella Grille
In Andover, Yella Grille’s Mediterranean cuisine is a spot-on representation of the real thing. What a wonderful surprise to find this cozy little European-style bistro tucked away on a tiny side street in Andover, steps from the town’s posh and lively shopping district. Co-owners Carlo and Danielle Berdahn have merged their energies, talents, and passion for authentic Mediterranean food and created a haven of read more...
Cheers To Tiramisu
Newburyport’s 10 Center turns a favorite dessert into a drink for chocoholics. Winter flurries bring with them our cravings for warm drinks like cocoa and coffee, but at 10 Center in Newburyport, chilly evenings remain that way with the frosty tiramisu martini. The cocktail covers cravings for both caffeine and chocolate. Plus, it can stand in for your dessert. “Instead of read more...
Shopping
Fabulous Finds January/February
Helicopter Tours “Now City Tours” is the only helicopter tour operation with a helipad located directly in Metro Boston. Our unique Revere Beach helipad and convenient Beverly Airport location are only minutes from downtown Boston and seconds from the shoreline, allowing for immediate access to the heart of our Boston Skyline and North Shore beach tours. Book online or call. Now City Tours, 735 read more...
Cool Beans
Prepare the ultimate cup of Joe with stylish coffee-making accessories. 2. Match mug, $65, Comina. 3. Chemex coffee maker, $38, Soufflés. 4. Rao’s coffee beans, $12.99 per pound, Shubie’s Marketplace. 5. White mug, $27.99, General Goods. 6. Glass bee mug, $9, Savoir Faire. 7. Pantone coffee series, $35 for six, Chameleon. Animal mugs to brighten up any cup of coffee, read more...
Profiles
Her Office: Kathy Bechtel
Kathy Bechtel, owner/culinary director, italiaoutdoors usa What Italiaoutdoors offers: “Unique, active (biking, skiing, hiking, walking) adventures in Northeastern Italy. Our tours combine expert recreational programming with an unmatched food and wine program.” Where she works: “My HQ in my home in Newburyport, on the road in Italy, and the Northeast regions of the Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, Fruili-Venezia Giulia, and Emelia Romagna.” read more...
Shift Your Style With Aricia Symes-Elmer
Stylist and personal shopper Aricia Symes-Elmer helps fashion-frustrated clients achieve the perfect look. As the fast-paced world of fashion grows more complex, some people have a tough time keeping up. Trends may come and go, but, as stylist and personal shopper Aricia Symes-Elmer tells us, it’s not always about the trend—it’s about a combination of feeling good and looking great. Since read more...
Fashion
Consignment Craze
Resale and consignment shops are popping up all over the North Shore. Francie’s boutique looks like it’s been in Rockport forever. Tucked into a Swiss Chalet-style building, the narrow storefront is all shades of brown, from the brick flooring to the dark walls. Low ceilings with exposed beams give the space an Old World feel that is isn’t out of place read more...
Must Have Fur-Trimmed Pieces
Make your wardrobe roar with these fur-trimmed pieces. 1. Drew blazer, $328, J. Mode. 2. Lyn Evans plaid scarf, $58, Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs. 3. Tracy Reese suit, $445 for blazer, $280 for skirt, CoCo Collection. 4. Lyn Evans gloves, $98, Lyn Evans Potpourri Designs. 5. Black skirt, $189.95, Irresistibles. 6. Aqua Talia boots, $395, Cuoio. 7. Black belt, $16, Two Girls read more...
Health
A Little R+R for the Holidays
A roundup of soothing spa offerings to help you survive the holidays. Is it just us, or does the hustle and bustle of the holidays get more hectic every year? As soon as the calendar flips to December, the days seem to whip by in a blur of tinsel and wish lists, candy and shopping bags. Before you know it, you’re read more...
Leading Dentists
Jeffrey R. Dornbush, DDS. Innovative Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry 210 Humphrey Street, Suite 103 Marblehead, MA 01945, 781-639-0700 www.drdornbush.com Not everything in Marblehead is about sailing and upscale boutiques. It so happens that one of the most accomplished dental practices on the North Shore is located in this historic seaport community. Is hiding chipped, stained or crowded teeth making you self-conscious read more...
At Home
The Music Chamber
One Newburyport couple labors to restore an 1850s carriage house into their dream home—and sometime community concert hall. Photographs by Bob O’connor When this Newburyport homeowner attends a concert of the local chamber music ensemble, he strolls out his back door and follows a curving red brick path that winds through terraced gardens, past a Neoclassical pergola. The path leads to read more...
No Place Like Home
In Gloucester, a house once owned by a Hollywood heavyweight now stands as a storyteller with unending charm and character. Even before I stepped inside, I felt welcomed and embraced by the house,” Kathy Hamilos says. “As soon as I saw it, I said, ‘That’s it!’” Hamilos was house hunting in the Cape Ann area for some time before a realtor read more...
Additional Features
North Shore Nuptials
You’re planning your dream wedding: the right cake, the best cuisine, the perfect place and, of course, the ultimate dress. Well, we’d like to help make your dream a reality. We’ve talked to top wedding specialists in the North Shore and found out what makes each establishment shine on the big day. By Judy Kutosky Share on Facebook read more...