In March, we asked our readers to name the best places to enjoy fried clams around Massachusetts, and Woodman’s of Essex landed solidly in first place.

The fried clam is a New England delicacy, with its creation being traced back to Essex, Massachusetts, on July 3, 1916. That’s when Lawrence “Chubby” Woodman, founder of Woodman’s of Essex ...

A fire that tore through a popular seafood restaurant in Essex, just hours after a busy day of takeout orders, was caused by a gas heater, investigators said.

We asked readers where they go when they're craving a lobster roll. These were their most popular responses.

ANDOVER — A fire broke out at Daxi Greek Cafe and Bar on Essex St. on Sunday at 3:53 p.m.

These 114 restaurants serve the best fried clams in Massachusetts, according to readers Including the top five restaurants that dominated our reader recommendations.

Buon Appetito opened in Essex this month, bringing Italian-American cuisine, a large banquet space and the revival of a formerly vacant building to the Baltimore County community.The restaurant at ...

Plenty of your favorite dishes have unique origins. If you're a fan of fried seafood, especially clams, you should know their invention started with a joke.

Frank McClelland’s newest restaurant is personal: Over the weekend, the L’Espalier chef debuted Riversbend in Essex, his hometown, with fare inspired by his upbringing as well the New England ...