Guide to Dining Out North of Boston

THE LANDING AT 7 CENTRAL
Central St., Manchester
The Landing at 7 Central, Manchester’s oldest and most prestigious restaurant, ,presents its creative upscale dining room and deck, along with its casual pub and private Samuel Lee Function Room. Experience and enjoy Executive Chef Blake Johnston’s imagination and creativity. Call the Landing at 7 Central at 978-526-7494 or visit the website at http://www.thelandingat7central.com.

REGIS DELI
252 Humphrey St., Marblehead
Thank you for welcoming us to your town and for your business and comments. We’re extending our home made products: our new home baked, all natural no-processed turkey breast, take home meals ready to eat, chicken parmesean, eggplant parmesean, meatballs, macaroni and cheese and fresh in-house baked cinnamon rolls. Call 781-639-4448 to satisfy your cravings.

POLCARI’S RESTAURANT
Route 1 North, Saugus
Polcari’s Italian Restaurant serves authentic family style cuisine. Try the curbside to go, never leave your car take-out service. It’s convenient, fast and friendly. In the mood for pizza? Regina Pizza is always served at Polcari’s. Check out the menu at Polcaris.com or call 781-233-3765.

TRATTORIA SABLONE
33 Smith St., Marblehead
Trattoria Sablone specializes in authentic northern Italian fare, as well as family atmosphere. Established in 1947 in East Boston, it is now in the second generation. When you walk in, you feel like you could be in a trattoria in Avellino, Italy, where Sergio, the chef and owner, was born. Come to Sablone’s to experience great food and atmosphere. Call 781-631-8140 or visit the website at www. sablonesrestaurant.com.

LARRY LEVINE’S KOSHER
474 Lowell St., Peabody
Larry Levine’s Kosher Meat Market and Deli is a full service kosher meat and deli business. Levine’s prepares meat or dairy platters for all occasions. The business goes by the saying, “if you don’t see it, you don’t need it because we have it all.” Levine’s tries to satisfy every customer by giving them personalized attention. Visit the website at http://www.levineskoshermkt.com or call 978-535-6449.

EVAN’S NEW YORK DELI
31 Smith St., Marblehead
Evan’s New York Deli is known for their gargantuan sandwiches, fresh New York bagels and knishes. Two of the best sellers are the pastrami knish and the Ruben sandwich, both packed with flavor. Evan states with pride, “75 percent of our products come straight from New York, and all are cooked fresh in house everyday.” Check out delicious sandwiches at evansdeli.com or call 781-631-3354.

CAPT’S WATERFRONT
94 Wharf Street, Salem
Capt’s Waterfront has been repeatedly voted “Best Waterfront Dining” by readers of North Shore Magazine and for good reason: Charcoal grilled seafood and steaks, and traditional and contemporary New England fare. You won’t find better food, service, ambiance and prices combined with Salem’s historical beauty. Check out the website at http://www.capts.com or call 978-741-0555.

FORTUNE PALACE
99 Main Street, Essex
Fortune Palace offers authentic Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Fortune Palace promises to serve only the freshest seafood. While enjoying your delicious daily specials, you can enjoy the Essex Bay view. Antique shops also surround the location in Essex. Check out the menu at http://www.cape-ann.com/fortune-palace or call 978-768-3839.

GOURMET GARDEN
430 Paradise Rd., Swampscott
Gourmet Garden announces a new menu option for health conscious customers. It is now offering sugar-free and gluten-free dishes. The restaurant is also offering a wide selection of vegetarian and diet dishes prepared without oil and sauce. Of course, there are also the tradition outstanding Chinese and Japanese dishes. At Gourmet Garden there is a dish for every taste. You can also learn more on the website http://www.gourmetgarden.org or by calling 781-599-1780.

CATERING BY THE SEA
800 Broadway, Haverhill
Catering by the Sea is the newest full-service caterer on the North Shore, and represents over 70 years of hospitality industry experience on the part of its partners, John Martin and Chris Shea. Experience the difference — impeccable food, service and creativity by calling 978-821-5108 or visit the website at http://www.cateringbythesea.com.

— Sylvia Rosen