Join us for a night of delicious food and fantastic tequila at Machaca. Indulge in a carefully curated menu paired with the finest selection of G4 Tequila. 

Immerse yourself in a culinary experience like no other, surrounded by great company, and a vibrant atmosphere. Jason will be back to educate and walk us through each tequila we are sipping. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening!

Doors open at 5:30pm, No assigned seating

Dinner & Tequila Tasting 6pm – 8:30pm

Menu by Chef Luis Pardo:

Ensalada de Pepino con Camarón

G4 Blanco Tequila One

Crisp slices of cucumber and red onion, paired with succulent shrimp, all drizzled with a tangy homemade Mexican teriyaki glaze.

Pan Vazo

G4 Madera Blanco Tequila Two

Fluffy dinner roll filled with a savory blend of seasoned potato, spicy chorizo, and tangy red pickled onions.

Tostadita de Cangrejo

G4 Reposado Tequila Three

A crispy mini tortilla shell topped with delicate crab meat, nestled in a smooth, flavorful cream sauce.

Calabasita Rellena

G4 Anejo Tequila Four

Tender zucchini stuffed with a savory picadillo—ground beef sautéed with vibrant vegetables—topped with rich Machaca sauce and melted cheese.

Dessert & Raffle G4 Bottle Winner!

Tres leches

Please notify us two weeks before event of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at machaca.restaurant5@gmail.com

Parking close to restaurant is available on Rogers street, Cape Ann Savings parking lot or St. Peter’s Parking lot.

Tickets available in link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/g4-tequila-dinner-at-machaca-tickets-1204350557939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile

Machaca

Tacos & Tequila

14 Rogers St

Gloucester, MA

I noticed this update on where to locate Rhea Pizzeria Napoletana as of February 1 and thought you might be interested too. We definitely need to know where to find these guys! From their Facebook page:

From the Annisquam Village Players regarding the annual Cabaret event:

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 ~ CHASNAZ

”Curcuru’s docuseries, “Timeline: Cape Ann”, produced for 1623 Studios, focuses on the history,culture and heritage of Cape Ann.  This event will present eight of Curcuru’s shorter videos,telling the story of Cape Ann’s unique history in jewel-like form, from the “first boss-lady,”Abigail Trask of Manchester-by-the-sea to Rockport’s long celebrated but little understood“Paper House,” actually a much more complicated tale than just a house of newspaper. Curcuru will be guiding the audience with his exciting style of storytelling.  The films will be shown on a big screen, in collaboration with the Cape Ann Community Cinema, in the Meetinghouse.  This will be a highly entertaining celebration of Cape Ann’s quirky, singular history.  

The film showing will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 7:30pm in the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church, located at the corner of Church and Middle Streets (GPS 50 Middle Street). Parking is available on the green. The admission for the event is $20 General, $5 Students (all ages), under 12 free.  An elevator is available from the side door at 10 Church Street. For more information please visit:  www.gloucestermeetinghouse.org

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I cried listening to it then, and I still get chills listening to it now.

What a great idea from Tonno Gloucester on Main St! From their Facebook page:

Downtime…

“Genius girl” will shock and delight audiences

Women’s History Month stage play celebrates a pioneering woman of science

You’ll flunk this quiz: Who wrote the first computer program?

Believe it or not, it was a brilliant young woman in the U.K.

Now guess when.

Answer: the 1850’s. That’s right: long before computers were even invented.

And if you remember the classic poet Lord Byron, here’s a bit you’ll really love: That young girl, Ada Byron Lovelace, was the poet’s only daughter — and he abandoned her.

All of which somehow makes for a heartwarming, heartbreaking, inspiring stage play, Ada and the Engine, presented by Castle Hill Productions, at the Crane Estate in Ipswich February 27 through March 9.

Featuring some of the North Shore’s most beloved actors, Ada reveals a tangle of family tensions and an intriguing glimpse into the mind of a child genius who produced revolutionary scientific work in spite of rigid Victorian-Era attitudes about women.

“It’s the perfect production for Women’s History Month,” says director Kristina Grundmann, who founded the theatre company for The Trustees, the non-prof that owns and operates the Castle Hill property. “A girl haunted by her absent celebrity father, partnering with a male inventor but mentored by a female scientist, navigating her mother’s anger — it’s a whirlwind. But a beautiful whirlwind, because it’s such a brilliant, delightful script.”

Ada and the Engine was written by Laura Gunderson, one of the theatre world’s most popular new playwrights.

The play will be presented in the intimate ballroom of the Crane Estate’s grand mansion. As a result, seating is extremely limited. Theatre lovers are urged to buy tickets online immediately. Trustees members will pay $28, non-members $35. For more information: www.TheTrustees.org/Ada, or phone 978.356.4351.

Ada and the Engine stars Stanis Ames (of Salem) as Ada, along with Karen Dervin (Billerica), Chris DeStefano (Ipswich), Conor Burke (Somerville), Julie Butters (Salem), and Gary Ames (Salem).

WHERE: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich

WHEN: February 27-March 9, Thursday-Saturday at 7 pm, Sundays at 6 pm

HOW: Tickets may be purchased online in advance. Trustees Member: $28. Nonmember: $35. Please visit TheTrustees.org/Ada or call 978.356.4351 for more information.

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About the Trustees

Founded by landscape architect Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees has, for more than 125 years, been a catalyst for important ideas, endeavors, and progress in Massachusetts. As a steward of distinctive and dynamic places of both historic and cultural value, The Trustees is the nation’s first preservation and conservation organization, and its landscapes and landmarks continue to inspire discussion, innovation, and action today as they did in the past. We are a nonprofit supported by members, friends and donors and our more than 120 sites are destinations for residents, members, and visitors alike, welcoming millions of guests annually. www.thetrustees.org.

Fred Shrigley announced the winners of the 2025 Chili Cookoff. I don’t know who gets photo credit on this as I just borrowed it from Fred’s Facebook page, but it’s not my photo. Fred says: “Sunday was so much fun with so many great variations of chili. Pictured here are the top three.1st Place Chris Silva 2nd place Susan Gould Coviello and 3rd place Eve Favalora and the customers voted for Chris #1, Paul McDermont 2nd and Brenda Leahy 3rd” We got there late but were able to congratulate some of the winners. Well done once again Rhumb Line, participants and customers.

I don’t know anything more than what is presented here from the Farm Bar and Grille on Western Ave in Essex but perhaps if you are available, stop this Thurs Feb 6 by to support.