What's Cooking Around Marblehead?

We know Marblehead residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.

Restaurant coming and goings, new businesses and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on area Patch sites over the past month.

Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories local Patch sites have covered recently. Read through our round up for the latest food news in the area.

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SWAMPSCOTT

The first Swampscott Farmers’ Market is in full swing. Soon after the cow bell rang at the first Swampscott Farmers Market vendors saw their goods swept up by visitors.

The sweep was so complete at Big Sky Bread that the owners left early, at 11:30 am, vowing to return next Sunday with more bread.

Farmers Market volunteer Harold Rottenberg said the bakery sold some 150 to 200 loaves — in 90 minutes.

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SALEM

A ribbon-cutting for the business, specializing in a "creative approach toward organic sustainability," was held on May 15.

Hours in the new mall location (it's located in space 110, the old Turtle Alley spot) are noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

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Saturday Night Live stars Andy Samberg and Will Forte enjoyed a Memorial Day meal at Finz earlier this month.

Owner George Carey later confirmed the actors had enjoyed dinner at his restaurant. They had lobster, according to Carey.

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DANVERS

FroYo is taking over the North Shore! Starting first with 's , the craze has continued with two weeks ago, and this past weekend. 

And now, Top It Your Way Yogurt Bar will make its way into Danvers at the Giblee Plaza on Route 114 (85 Andover St.) before the end of the month, according to a sign outside the business. 

The self serve yogurt bar will feature 12 soft serve frozen yogurt flavors that will change weekly. Fresh fruit and toppings will be available to scoop onto the yogurt. Prices are by weight

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Attorney Paul Crochiere told selectmen the liquor license transfer would allow for Steven Tedesco, the owner of the business complex at 100 Newbury Street, to begin a new business venture.

The restaurant will seat 130 people, with an 18-stool bar. The restaurant, Crochiere said, is designed to be a family-style restaurant, featuring American- style pub food. for the story.

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HAMILTON-WENHAM

The restaurant closed in April to undergo renovations and Leone said he expects it to reopen in September.

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Hamilton and Wenham fire departments responded to 15 Walnut on Saturday for a fire in the ventilation system of the restaurant. The good news?