Just “Standing”…

If you needed a reason to brave the cold and hit downtown this winter, this is it.

During Gloucester’s So Salty Festival, Machaca is doing something we almost never do…

we’re opening for LUNCH.

📅 Saturday, January 24 & Sunday, January 25

🕛 Open 12–4:30PM 

While the city fills with ice sculptures, winter magic, and salty coastal vibes, we’ll be inside serving hot, crave-worthy comfort food that hits exactly when you need it most.

Yes, the Smashburger Is on the Lunch Menu 👀🍔

If you’ve heard the hype but haven’t stayed up late enough to try it, this is your moment.

Our Smashburger, normally a late-night favorite, will be available during lunch hours for So Salty weekend. No waiting until 9PM. No late night required. Just pure smashburger perfection when the sun is still up.

Alongside the Smashburger, we’ll also be serving:

• The Machaca Burger

• The Hawaiian Burger

Burger Special | Dine-In Only

The Perfect Winter Pit Stop ❄️

So Salty is all about exploring downtown, popping into shops, checking out the ice sculptures, and soaking up Gloucester’s winter energy. Machaca is your warm-up spot, grab lunch, thaw out, and refuel before heading back into the cold.

This is a limited-time, once-a-year kind of thing. If you’ve ever said, “I keep hearing about that Smashburger but…” this weekend is your chance.

Come for the ice.

Stay for the burgers.

And enjoy Machaca in a way you usually can’t.

We’ll see you next weekend. ❤️🔥

A peaceful but muted setting sun from Cripple Cove produced some cool reflections.

Doubling Down…

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An art collection showcases works in “conversation” – a visual language – curated by the keen collector. Together, opportunity and value open a dazzling path for the collector’s identity to shine.

CAPE ANN COLLECTORS’ 2026opening show, “Art of the Print: Path of Opportunity,” opens Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8, 1 – 5 p.m., and runs Saturdays through February 28. CAC offers both opportunity and value through our “black and white” prints on display in our main gallery (all 52 works are available). Works in this affordable collection include lithographs, etchings, monotypes, and silkscreens – all are vibrant, historically significant, and narrative driven.

While on Cape Ann, many masters honed their exemplary skills. Painter-etchers Stephen Maxfield Parrish and William Meyerowitz mastered etching to reach wide audiences, being personally involved in the entire process of creating the image, grinding the plate, and pulling the print. Additionally, lithographer Stow Wengenroth, referred by Winslow Homer as “the greatest black and white artist in America,” developed an uncanny mastery for capturing the mood, light, and texture of Cape Ann’s compelling landscape.

Beat a path to CAPE ANN COLLECTORS and seize the opportunity to contemplate, commence and re-envision your own collection!

Molly, Janet and Annie

    CAPE ANN COLLECTORS

474 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA

Ann Ziergiebel, Owner                                         

Janet P. Ware, Director

Molly Anderson, Gallery Manager

Appointments welcome: 978-430-0414

capeanncollectors.com

www.facebook.com/capeanncollectors

The skies commanded attention at sunset recently.

Half Tide…

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61 Grove Street

Gloucester, MA

978-879-4524

We have limited Indoor and Outdoor Units available!

Call or visit our site for information on units and start storing with us TODAY!

We’ll be open this Sat/Sun 8:00 am – to sellout at 1 Whistlestop Mall in Rockport. Bagel of the Week: Asiago!

We will also be the Downtown Lowell Farmers Market @dtlfarmersmarket @#thehivepublicmarket 101 Paige Street on Sunday, 01/18 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm or sellout!

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Looking for the best happy-hour bite in Gloucester? Our $3 Bar Bite Menu is where it’s at. 

It’s the perfect excuse to stop in early, try a little of everything, and kick off your night the Machaca way.

Join us at the bar between 4:30–5:30 PM, Tuesday–Sunday. Bar Only

How it works:

• Purchase a margarita or cocktail
• Add a bite-size snack for $3
• Or grab the deal of the day: choose 4 different items for $10

$3 Bite-Size Options:

• Guacamole
• Queso Dip
• Texas Caviar
• Miguelitos Shrimp
• Empanada
• Taquito
• Mini Chimichanga
• Wings
• Nacho Fries
• Fried Cheese

Luis’ $10 Pu Pu Platter

Choose 4 different items from the list above.

🚫 No Modifications. No Substitutions.

⏰ Available 4:30–5:30 PM | Tuesday–Sunday

🍹 Bar only • With purchase of cocktail

The shop will be re-opening this weekend Saturday Jan 17- Monday Jan 19 from 11-3 after taking a bit of a post holiday break. Pat D’s Photos is restocked and ready when you are. These are some of the nightlights available and Joey has some new hats to offer. We are starting our 3rd year on the West End and hope you’ll stop by to say hello. Time flies when you’re having fun! As always, if you see something you are interested in but can’t make it to the store easily, comment here or reach out. We always deliver free locally.