Machaca $3 Bar Bite Menu starts this Friday January 2nd 4:30-5:30pm

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As we look back on another incredible year, our hearts are full and honestly, a little overwhelmed in the best way. This community has shown up for us time and time again. You’ve celebrated milestones at our tables, brought friends from out of town through our doors, danced to karaoke, clinked glasses at the bar, and trusted us to be part of your everyday moments. That means everything to us.

So we wanted to say thank you the best way we know how: with food, flavor, and a little bit of fun.

Starting Friday, January 2nd, 2026, Machaca is gifting our community something special, a $3 Bar Bite Menu, created purely as a thank you to Gloucester for an amazing year of support.

Yes, you read that right. $3 bar bites. Are we crazy? Maybe a little, but it feels right.

You’ll find these bites available bar service only, dine-in only, from 4:30–5:30pm, Tuesday through Sunday. It’s our happy hour love letter to the city we’re proud to call home.

And because Luis can never do anything halfway, we’re also featuring his $10 Pick Four Pu Pu Platter, a greatest-hits lineup of Machaca favorites, served bite-sized and perfect for sharing (or not 😉).

Here’s what’s on the menu:

  • Guacamole
  • Queso Dip
  • Texas Caviar
  • Empanadas
  • Taquitos
  • Fried Cheese
  • Wings
  • Nacho Fries
  • Miguelitos Shrimp
  • And the real star of the show…our $3 Mini Poblano Chicken Chimichanga

Yes. A chimichanga. For three dollars.

This isn’t a gimmick. This isn’t a limited one-day promo. This is our way of saying thank you—for supporting a family-run restaurant, for believing in us, and for making Machaca feel like home every single day.

It is truly an honor to serve Gloucester. This special is for you.

With gratitude (and a whole lot of love),

The Machaca Family 🌮❤️

Let the sledding begin

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On Friday saw the kids enjoying a good time.  Kids and parents getting outside to go sledding at Stage Fort Park.  Looks fun

Great Lunch At Destinos

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We were out and about and decided to stop at Destinos on Prospect Street for some lunch. I enjoy the Buffalo Checken Finger platter (hooray for skinny fries!) and Jim always likes the salad bar options in addition to his sandwich. This time he choose the weekday special of fried haddock. Did you know they have weekday specials now? Anyhow, the place was hopping as expected but school vacation was also at play. If I were a parent of school age children, I’d pick Destinos also as a way to get them out of the house during vacation! We enjoyed our lunch and look forward to returning.

Check out our friends at Hale Design Build Corp

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Check out our friends at Hale Design Build Corp- https://www.haledesignbuild.com/

Also on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/haledesignbuild

and Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/haledesignbuild/

Here’s Your Sign

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We noticed quite a bit of signage down on Rocky Neck, which is a little bit sleepy at this time of year. But there is still quite a bit going on! 51 Rocky Neck, Joe’s Fish Prints, Salted Cod and more.

It’s Not Too Late to make a Charitable Gift to the Friends of the Gloucester Dog Park Before the End of the Year!

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Thank you for your Support!!!

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The Gloucester Dog Park depends on gracious donors like yourself for supplies, maintenance and mowing! Please help us donate to the Annual Fund, our Goal is $6000 for our Yearly Budget!Thank You For Your Support!!!View this email in your browser
Donate Online Here:

Meet Cornelius! This adorable 10 year old, loving boy wakes up every morning ready to make everyone’s day

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He loves to give head butts and enjoys all the pets and snuggles. You will never have another bad day with this handsome boy by your side. Cornelius is a special needs adoption due to being diabetic and will need insulin daily as well as being on a special diet to keep him regulated. He is such a big love and has no issues getting his insulin while he has a little snack. With his extra beans and professional biscuit making, Cornelius is going to make your home complete! If you’re interested in adopting this cutie, apply online today!

BreedDomestic Shorthair/Mix 
Age10 years 5 months 9 days 
GenderMale 
SizeXL 
ColorBrown/Black 
Spayed/Neutered 
DeclawedNo 
HousetrainedYes 
Special Needs 
Adoption Price$50.00 

Thank you so much!

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Cape Ann Animal Aid

Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter
4 Paws Lane
Gloucester, MA 01930

(978) 283-6055

www.CapeAnnAnimalAid.org

www.facebook.com/CapeAnnAnimalAid

Only One More Opportunity to Visit the Hammond Castle Museum for FREE This Season!

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 ~ Hammond Castle Museum ~ 

Tuesday, December 30th is the last of our Gloucester Gratis Days this season, offering the chance for all our Gloucester neighbors to visit the Hammond Castle Museum for FREE, with your proof of residency!

You may have visited the Hammond Castle Museum in the past, but you haven’t seen it like this! Join us as we present our annual, museum-wide holiday installation: Deck the Halls. This season is more festive and lush than before as we partnered with local interior designer, Elaine Quinn.

Learn more about Gloucester Gratis Days here and then reserve your complimentary admission at: https://bit.ly/DTHGratisDays.

Only One More Opportunity to Visit the Hammond Castle Museum for FREE This Season!