Yella on the Water

Yella, which has locations in both Andover and Gloucester, is not your average Mediterranean grill. For starters, this restaurant recognizes the perks of being in New England, sourcing its ingredients from local farms and fisheries to craft elevated versions of Mediterranean favorites. Amongst the sophisticated street food coming out Yella’s kitchen: roasted vegetable shakshuka with quinoa, chickpeas, feta and herbs; freshly caught fish with za’atar, sautéed corn and pepper trio, and Kalamata olives; and citrus strawberry shortcake made with a lemon biscuit and orange blossom whipped cream. Snag a seat at its beautifully tiled bar or on its outdoor patio on Gloucester’s waterfront, grab a pita flatbread and wash it down with a glass of wine.