As 2023 winds down, we thought we’d check in to find out some of Marblehead’s favorites this past year. Check out the list below to see if you missed out on anything.
Favorite breakfast at the Driftwood: Omelets and corned beef hash, according to waitress Jan Frost who has worked at the Driftwood since 1970. Also popular: The Masterpiece, which is poached eggs on an English muffin with him under the eggs and cheese on top.
Favorite muffin at The Muffin Shop: Blueberry, according to owner Luisa Capasso
Most popular flavor at Terry’s Ice Cream: Traditional chocolate and vanilla were the two favorites in 2023.
Most popular movie at the Warwick: “Barbie. No other movie was even close,” said co-owner Johnny Ray. Popcorn was the favorite concession.
Most frequently purchased item at Shubie’s: “Easy,” said General Manager Doug Shube. “Chicken tenders and pasta with peas.”
Most popular brunch cocktail at The Landing: “Our Bloody Mary was far and above our number one seller,” said co-owner Robert Simonelli.
Most frequently ordered drink at Three Cod: Espresso martinis, according to Gus Percy. “We brew our own espresso and use a splash of locally made maple cream liqueur.”
Most frequently ordered coffee at Mookie’s: Cafe macchiato, according to Kathleen Rosenberg and Nina Stinson, from behind the counter.
Most purchased books at Saltwater Books: For adults, “The Wager” by David Grann and for kids, “Hello Lighthouse” by Sophie Blackall, according to owner Laura Cooper.
Most purchased item at Mud Puddle: The book “M is for Marblehead” by Garrett Callahan, followed by Barbies, according to owner Cassie Watt.
Most popular seafood dish at the Barnacle in 2023: It’s a tie – the lobster roll and fish & chips, according to owner Jay Sahagian
Most popular purchase at Stowaway Sweets: “Meltaways, of course,” said co-owner Don DeWitt. “Stowaway has been making them for more than 100 years.”
