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Merrimack Valley based and searching for the best food beyond Boston. From pizza joints to fine dining.

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Hit the last day of the North Andover Farmers Market and FINALLY got to try Sigs Kitchen BBQ I feel like we've always be...
10/13/2026

Hit the last day of the North Andover Farmers Market and FINALLY got to try Sigs Kitchen BBQ

I feel like we've always been two ships passing in the night. Somehow, despite crossing paths at events and markets, I've never actually had the chance to try their food. Well, that finally changed!

We grabbed a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich and an absolutely INSANE smashburger topped with melted cheese and their house-smoked pulled pork. Because apparently a smashburger wasn't enough on its own, and I'm certainly not complaining.

We also picked two of their sauces to try on the side, and the clear winner for us was their white sauce. Just the perfect hit of acidity and pepper to cut through all that richness. Really, really good. Glad we finally made it happen, because that burger alone was worth the wait.

If you've had Sigs Kitchen before, what else should we be trying?

A two fold post, both celebrating Rusty Can in Byfield, MA. This is exactly the kind of story that deserves some attenti...
10/07/2026

A two fold post, both celebrating Rusty Can in Byfield, MA. This is exactly the kind of story that deserves some attention beyond the food itself. There are restaurants that serve great food, and then there are restaurants that remind you what being part of a community actually means. This one does both.

of reached out to Rusty Can about catering this year’s golf tournament. As it turns out, they don’t really cater anymore. Still, Sully and the team said they’d think about it. A few days later, they called back and said they were in. Menus were discussed, logistics were figured out, but there was one detail they seemingly kept avoiding: the price. Turns out there was a reason.
Once the team at Rusty Can learned that proceeds from the tournament would benefit The Jimmy Fund, their answer changed entirely. They were donating all of the food.

That’s nearly $5,000 worth of food being donated, which means thousands more from the tournament can go directly to The Jimmy Fund. Great restaurants aren't defined solely by what comes out of the kitchen. Sometimes you learn a lot more about a restaurant by what it does when nobody expects anything from them in return.

Huge shoutout to Sully and the entire team at Rusty Can. This is what community looks like.

Featured Creator: Kimberly Nong | .bucha For Kim, finding a great meal is about more than what's on the plate. It's abou...
09/10/2026

Featured Creator: Kimberly Nong | .bucha

For Kim, finding a great meal is about more than what's on the plate. It's about discovering the restaurants, neighborhoods, and people that make Massachusetts such an incredible place to eat.

Better known as .bucha on Instagram, Kim is a Massachusetts-based food content creator sharing her way through the Bay State's culinary scene. From hidden neighborhood spots and local favorites to dishes worth going out of your way for, her content helps introduce her audience to their next great bite.

And if you're wondering what the quickest way to Kim's heart is, the answer is pretty simple: beef. Her reasoning might be even better. Beef can be transformed across so many different cuisines, giving her plenty of reasons to keep exploring.

We're excited to welcome Kimberly Nong (.bucha) as one of our Featured Creators at the Taste of the Merrimack Valley on September 28 at the DoubleTree in Andover!

Come hungry and get ready to meet Kim along with more of the local creators who help tell the stories of our region's food scene.

Link for tickets in bio

Taste of the Merrimack Valley is coming!Join us September 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Andover, MA for an evening c...
09/05/2026

Taste of the Merrimack Valley is coming!

Join us September 28 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Andover, MA for an evening celebrating the restaurants, food, and people that make the Merrimack Valley such a great place to eat.

We’re excited to welcome our confirmed food vendors:

• Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc. (Cedar's Foods)
• DoubleTree by Hilton (DoubleTree Andover)
• Harrows Chicken Pies (Harrows Chicken Pies)
• Kerry’s Katering ()
• L’Arche Boston North (L'Arche Boston North)
• Lombardi Mobile Bistro (Lombardi's Authentic Italian Sauces)
• Nathika Events ()
• Northern Essex Community College (Northern Essex Comm. College)
• Otto Pizza ()
• Raagini Indian Bistro (Raagini Indian Bistro)
• The Pastelito Bar ()
• Borelli’s Italian Deli (borrellisitaliandeli )

Are you a restaurant or food business interested in hosting a table? There’s still time to join us! Reach out using the contact information below. The deadline for restaurants to participate is Friday, September 11.

Tickets are on sale now, with the link in our bio.

And keep your eyes peeled because we’ll soon be rolling out the featured creators joining us for the event!

We can’t wait to see you on September 28!

Contact:
[email protected]
(978)686-0900

Offering Something is stacked with greatness this September! But, we all need to know who you think should be on the oth...
09/04/2026

Offering Something is stacked with greatness this September! But, we all need to know who you think should be on the other featured guest on September 23? Please tag away in the comments!

08/26/2026

First frame makes me look absolutely chopped, but it’s officially FALL LAUNCH at Starbucks!

I know it’s still summer. I know this is basically the unofficial end of summer and the beginning of pumpkin season.

And honestly? Bring it ON

When pumpkin is back, EVERYONE wins.

There is nothing better than that first Pumpkin Cold Foam of the year. You can tell me it’s too early, tell me to enjoy summer, or roll your eyes at the pumpkin obsession.

I don’t care.

PUMPKIN IS BACK. FALL HAS ARRIVED.

Bill Gikas is doing it proper in the North Shore beef world, and the little nods to the culture are the perfect hat tip ...
08/25/2026

Bill Gikas is doing it proper in the North Shore beef world, and the little nods to the culture are the perfect hat tip to their over-the-top beef. The Andy Ferg acronyms on the napkin holders. The G*Y on the sandwich AND the wall. Absolutely incredible 3-way, but what really goes above and beyond is the hospitality.

Every table that was eating inside the restaurant had the owner stopping by, chatting with everyone, getting feedback, and doing it all with a huge smile on his face. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he’s putting out and the people coming through the door.

And the beef was incredible. The ratio, the temp, the flavor. Everything was dialed in. But what TRULY set it apart for me was the grilled bun crunch. And I’m not just talking about the inside. The outside gets toasted too. He’s literally flipping the lid of the grill to get that toast all the way around while still keeping the inside soft.

That is perfection on a bun.

It’s a little off the beaten path, but this one is WORTH IT.

I’ve driven past Kashmir Indian Cuisine,SalemNH in Salem, NH more times than I can count and somehow never stopped in. I...
08/25/2026

I’ve driven past Kashmir Indian Cuisine,SalemNH in Salem, NH more times than I can count and somehow never stopped in. It’s tucked along Route 28 and, despite passing it a million times, it’s surprisingly easy to miss.

The funny part is I’ve actually met the owners several times at food events, including the Taste of Southern NH, and they would always ask me, “When are you finally coming in?” Well, I finally did, and I’m kicking myself for waiting so long.

One of my favorite parts of the visit was asking the owners what they would order. They pointed me toward the Basil Coconut Shrimp, which probably wouldn’t have been my first choice. That would have been a mistake. Jumbo shrimp grilled in the tandoori oven with coconut, fresh basil and coconut milk, and it was absolutely incredible.

The Tikka Masala Arancini were another surprise. Crispy rice balls packed with tikka masala flavor and served with mint chutney. Two things I probably wouldn’t have ordered on my own ended up being two of my favorites.

Sometimes it’s worth letting the people who know the menu best do the ordering.

Here’s what we had:

Mixed Appetizers | Garlic Naan | Chicken Tandoori | Basil Coconut Shrimp | Tikka Masala Arancini

Out of everything, it was the basil coconut shrimp that had us HOOKED, but the quiet star? The Arancini. Perfect rice balls stuffed with chicken tikka masala and fried to absolute perfection. Worth noting also that the mint chutney was killer. I would truly dip everything in it.

After all those years of driving by and all those invitations from the owners, Kashmir was definitely worth the wait. I won’t be waiting nearly as long for the next visit.

Amesbury Restaurant Week 2026 kicked off yesterday, and it is officially underway!Where are YOU going this week? 👀If you...
08/15/2026

Amesbury Restaurant Week 2026 kicked off yesterday, and it is officially underway!

Where are YOU going this week? 👀

If you haven’t made your plans yet, there’s still plenty of time to get out and experience the incredible restaurants, cafés, breweries, and food businesses that make Amesbury’s dining scene so special. From dinner and drinks to sweet treats and everything in between, there’s a little something for everyone.

Take a look at the participating businesses, check out their Restaurant Week specials, and make those reservations where needed. It’s a great week to try somewhere new or show some love to an old favorite.

A huge thank you to all of this year’s participating businesses and the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce for helping shine a spotlight on the amazing food scene:

BareWolf Brewing
Bubble Bar Boston on Main
C***r Hill Farm ~ Amesbury
CRAVE Brasserie & W**e Bar
Gametime Amesbury MA
Grind & Go Cafe LLC
Mac Daddies Amesbury
Nunami Bistro
Ovedia Artisan Chocolates
Phat Cats Bistro
RISEilience
Ristorante Molise
Scarlet Fire BBQ
Sweet Cheeks

Restaurant Week is underway. Now all that’s left to do is decide where you’re eating!

Sometimes a place gets a lot of social media hype, and you wonder if it is actually worth visiting or just an internet t...
07/21/2026

Sometimes a place gets a lot of social media hype, and you wonder if it is actually worth visiting or just an internet trend. Grind & Go Cafe in Amesbury goes completely in the opposite direction. Every bit of hype about this place is deserved.

The second you walk in, the space feels completely immersive. From the floral wall arrangements to the lighting and seating, every spot in the cafe looks great.

The owners, Chef’s Nick and Meg, initially found the space for their business, Kitchen to Aisle Catering. They moved their operation in and created this coffee shop. I was invited to an after-hours creative night where we got to try a ton of the menu, and every single item was amazing.

A few highlights we tried:
* Key Lime Pie Matcha
* Mango Sticky Rice Latte
* Pineapple Upside Down Chai Latte
* Holy Cannoli Latte
* Dirty sodas (which they had just launched)

We even got to go behind the scenes, pull our own espresso shots, and make our own lattes. I made a banana pudding latte and caramelized sugar right on top. They also let us help name the “Shipping Down to Boston” drink. I cannot take credit for the idea, but I would love to (shoutout to )

For food, I am not normally a pickle fan, but their “Big Dill” Crunchwrap was unbelievable. All of the small bites they offered were great.

Getting to sit down and chat with Nick and Megan was a lot of fun. If you have the opportunity to visit Grind and Go, make the trip. It does not matter how far away you are, everything they offer is worth it.

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