Two Hamilton Restaurants Top Headlines

Welcome to our round up of area restaurant and food news.

We know Hamilton and Wenham residents don’t just stay in the two towns when they want a night out and a break from cooking. Restaurant coming and goings, new business 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 over the past month. Read through our round up for the latest food news in the area. Hamilton-Wenham Changes to the Black Cow Tap and Grill in downtown Hamilton will make the restaurant lighter and brighter, owner Joe Leone told the Hamilton Planning Board on Tuesday night. The restaurant closed in April to undergo renovations and Leone said he expects it to reopen in September. -- …

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North Shore Nibbles

Too Hot To Cook? How About Chinese Takeout?

This week's North Shore Nibbles take a look around the area at some Chinese food options.

Each Thursday, Hamilton-Wenham Patch brings you North Shore Nibbles, with a look at dining options in the region. This week, we take a look at Chinese food. The General Gao chicken is a favorite at Fortune Palace II, which sits along the causeway in Essex. Customers can choose to make it hot or not. Another dish that many people like is the triple nut delight, manager Fang Lau said. It includes chicken, beef and shrimp served with cashew nuts, honey walnuts and peanuts. For appetizers, people usually order chicken wings and Crab Rangoons, said Lau. Open for 17 years, they also serve sushi. Order the spicy Tuna Maki or if you aren't as adventurous a California roll with suffice. Danvers The most popular dish at Hong Kong Cafe is the …

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