Settler

Situated in the heart of Salem, this understated yet stylish neighborhood spot works magic when it comes to blending French technique with New England ingredients. Its menu embodies both of these rich traditions with a daily selection of dishes that are simultaneously sophisticated (like the French) yet straightforward (like us puritanically rooted Bay Staters). The restaurant prides itself in having a scratch kitchen, which means that pretty much everything that goes onto your plate is made by them in-house, like its fresh pastas and bread. Pair this effortlessly chic food with a glass of wine from its highly curated and impressively Basque-heavy list.