Jack Tar provides Marbleheaders with an upscale, delectable culinary hot spot.
It isn't someone's name, a type of fish or any other inaccuracy often suggested. A "Jack Tar" is defined as "a man who serves as a sailor." But in this case, Jack Tar can also be confidently defined as one of Marblehead's finest eateries. From the inviting, Tuscan cave-like interior to the choice selection of local and not-so-local seafood, Jack Tar provides Marbleheaders with an upscale, delectable culinary hot spot. Jack Tar came under new ownership in 2008 and is now run by husband and wife team chef Scott Brankman and manager Emily Farnsworth-Brankman. Brankman incorporates more than 17 years of restaurant experience and was most recently executive chef and assistant manager at Cityside Bar & Grille in Cleveland Circle on the …
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126 Washington St, Marblehead, MA
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The Tavern at the Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead is a love letter to those seeking an intimate, charming and classic New England pub experience.
From the meticulously kept facilities and professional, friendly staff to the authentic 19th century decor, The Tavern at the Harbor Light Inn is a nod to a largely bygone era of elegance and sophistication accompanying food and drink. The Tavern's highlights include a thoughtfully selected wine list, cordials, domestic and imported bottled beer and a scrumptiously enticing assortment of local seafood favorites like New England clam chowder, crab cakes and spicy shrimp and corn chowder. The Tavern is the newest addition to the historic Harbor Light Inn, which is considered by the New York Times to be "one of the top 10 most romantic inns in America." With 20 rooms in total, the Inn itself consists of 2 Federalist style homes dating back to…
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58 Washington St, Marblehead, MA
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Eric Yanco
1:37 am on Saturday, June 19, 2010
I've eaten here at least a half dozen times since I first learned about it and "the man who serves as a sailor" has truly impressed "the man who eats like a whale." ;) Great article, Greg. You've truly done this gem of a restaurant justice. more ›