Essex
Top 5 Clam Shacks on Massachusetts’ North Shore
Crispy, crunchy, salty fried clams—whole-bellies, of course—are synonymous with New England summer, and there are no better clams than those from the Great Marsh, as […]
The Ultimate (and Unabridged) Guide to New England Seafood
An A-to-Z encyclopedia to our wild, whimsical, and occasionally weird regional bounty of fish. From A(tlantic cod) to Z(on’s zebrafish), here’s a very deep dive […]
The Best Places to Get Fried Seafood around Boston
A Boston summer isn’t complete until you’ve eaten your weight in fried clam bellies during a sweltering day in the city, or after a gorgeous […]
Rub-A-Dub-Dub, There’s a Bed by the Tub
The Challenge Upon encountering a piece of land on an estuary in Essex, a pair of empty-nesters who had long lived in the South End […]
This Dreamy Essex Waterfront Retreat Blurs the Line Between Indoors and Out
This article is from the summer 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Designed by architect Maryann Thompson for a couple of city folks […]
Where to Eat Spectacular Seafood around Boston
Seafood is practically synonymous with Boston: When out-of-towners come to visit, we inevitably get asked where to find the best lobster roll, the best chowder, […]
On the Market: A Sleek Seaside Abode in Essex
45 Lufkin Point Rd., Essex Price: $2,100,000 Size: 1,744 square feet Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 full, 1 partial Crisp lines, airy open-floor plans, and walls […]