A very nice article, a bit flawed by some omissisons. Our best restaurant by far is 5 Corners Kitchen, a reasonably priced but fabulous fine dining location that, admittedly, is not on the water but makes up for it in ambience and a level of quality not approached by the others mentioned. Also, the article might lead one to believe that Marblehead has just a few bed & breakfasts to accommodate a limited number of guests. The opposite is true. A visit to our Chamber of Commerce site, marbleheadchamber.org, will reveal a long list of lodging sites, from the lovely and upscale Harborlight to Susan Livingston's homey establishment. Our magnificent Town Hall, Abbot Hall, is the site of the famous Archibald Willard "Spirit of '76" painting, as well as two delightful small museums and exquisite wall paintings. Down the hill from Abbot Hall, the Lee Mansion and the associated Marblehead Museum, run by the Historical Society, are jewels to visit, as is the Arts Association in the Kng Hooper mansion. Thanks so much for listing the me&thee coffeehouse! It has been a member of our family for all of its 42 years. Still, visitors should be aware that the coffeehouse is open for music on Friday nights only. Finally, by our count, the town is just 17 miles north of Boston, not 25. Thanks for visiting -- come back soon to experience more!

Yes, the Barnacle has the best clam chowder around - but I would also highly recommend Maddie's Sail Loft on State Street. The upstairs dining room looks unchanged from the 1970's but the food is fantastic and the owner is terrific. They make a strong drink too - both in the bar downstairs and in the dining room upstairs. Always on the menu are the Swordfish BLT and a baked Haddock that is perfect every time. Another great restaurant in town is Thai Market on Hawkes Street. The very sweet owners provide true Bangkok cuisine. They do a lot of takeout orders, most likely because their staff is rather small and sometimes slow, but the food is absolutely worth it. And if you don't want your food super spicy, let them know, because dishes such as their Drunken Noodles are both ridiculously delicious and also ridiculously hot & spicy! For a quick lunch and delicious coffee, I recommend Atomic Cafe on School Street (instead of Starbucks, yawn). They also do delicious homemade baked goods. For those tourists who don't often frequent the North Shore of Boston, I suggest they grab a roast beef sandwich at Village Roast Beef in Village Plaza on Pleasant Street. I still don't know why we have so many roast beef joints in our area, but Village Roast Beef makes the best sandwich around and the owners could not be nicer. They also do a surprisingly good job with fried seafood and their Greek marinated Steak Tip sub (with Tzaziki dressing) is huge and delicious. If you're looking to shop, the article neglected to mention a few gems -- MacKimmie Co. on Washington Street offers gorgeous blankets, throws and other home decor/gift items. I believe all of it is made in the USA or Canada too. The owner Doris has exquisite taste in all price ranges. Nearby on Washington Street is O'Rama's which has been a local favorite for many, many years. O'Rama's offers an eclectic mix of home, bath and accessories. They always have gorgeous pajamas displayed in the window. Last but not least - Wit & Whimsy Children's Bookstore on Atlantic Avenue is a great addition to our community. They are vastly knowledgable about every book on their shelves and they have a true passion for children's books in every age range. I think all of these businesses have their own Facebook presence and I'd highly encourage people to come visit Marblehead... and Shop Local!