Eating out

A Growing Demand For Fresh

A visit to Cedar Rock Gardens is a journey to a lost agrarian past; a slow meander along Walker’s Creek towards Essex Bay and into a rural part of Essex and Gloucester that feels long forgotten …

Welcome Home

When Allie’s Beach Street Cafe closed last spring, all of Manchester wondered what might be next for the space in the heart of downtown. The answer is 35 Beach, a completely reimagined eatery with a new, beautiful interior and a fusion menu.

The Landing in Marblehead has been a mainstay restaurant for decades, but in recent years a new operations team and two chefs with a big Boston pedigree has taken over. Kris McGinn checked it out.

Festival-by-the-Sea 2023

Manchester’s Festival-by-the-Sea has become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s community artisan event this year brought with it a crystal-clear amazing summer day …

Elder Brethren picnic

Please take a moment to register to attend the Elder Brethren picnic at Tuck's Point on Saturday September 9.  Join the movers and shakers of Manchester at this very popular annual event.  The …

The annual Red, White, and Blue Pancake Breakfast is coming up fast, scheduled for Saturday, July 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon, at beautiful Tucks Point. The ME Rotary Club that organizes and …

Hitting the Mark with Outdoor Dining

SPRING IS THE BUFFER SEASON, when daylight savings time brings an extra hour of sunlight, and the cool air starts to warm.  Summer’s coming, and locals start thinking about outdoor dining around …

Senior Highlights |Oct 28

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, …

Manchester Halloween: What You Need To Know

After two years of handing out Trick-or-Treat bags outside the Legion Hall, the Town Halloween Party returns on Monday, October 31 at the Manchester Memorial School.  Please enter the school at the …

The Women's Fund of Essex County, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that raises and donates funds to area nonprofits that provide services and programs to support women and girls, today …

A Sandwich Lover’s Guide To Cape Ann

The popular origin story of the sandwich lies in the 18th Century when it’s said that John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich requested meat tucked between two pieces of bread, allowing him to continue …

Just about one year ago, I had the happy job of writing about Allie’s Beach Street Café in Manchester.  I was thrilled because they make killer food and I wanted everyone to know, and go, and …

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