Art + Wine = Salted Cod. And, you must go!!!…read more Have you ever been to a cool place that you keep telling everyone about and can't wait to go back? Well, look no further than The Salted Cod Arthouse. Both art gallery and wine bar in one small hideaway located in Gloucester and did I mention its on the water. :) I was here for the first time back in May and could not wait to surprise my husband for his birthday in August. We first dined at 51 Rocky Neck (about a few doors down) and then came here for dessert and wine. It is a neighborhood gem tucked nestled in between some gorgeous homes. With an art gallery on the right side and a wine bar on the left, I know if I lived here I would come here all the time. That is what the locals do. You can tell everyone who was here the other night knows each other. Just imagine meeting all your friends here for a glass of wine, dessert or light bite. And checking out the art too! They have a nice selection of wines since the owner is also opening up a posh Italian Wine Bar downtown (Coming Soon). He definitely has great taste. Every wine that I tried and ordered was excellent. I highly recommend their chillable Nebbiolo (red) wine and Lambrusco. They also have a small menu with desserts. We ordered their Pistachio Cake which was superb. If you ever get a chance to come here, you will love it. You can sip and shop all at the same time, just don't lose your seats at the bar. Cheers~

The art half was beautiful. There was a really wide variety of art, including paintings and pottery…read morebut also stained glass and felted pieces. The person working there (felting while she worked) was also really nice and knowledgeable. The restaurant half left something to be desired. It was hard to even find the people working there (the art person had to help). They said they didn't have everything on the menu but they were able to make a cheese board. The person who brought it didn't tell us anything about the cheeses or meats but they were all delicious. We asked for Cokes. (The person didn't ask about drinks but someone else finally thought to). The drinks definitely weren't Coke and the carbonation/syrup ratio was way off. This place could be amazing if the restaurant was even half as good as the art.

Super disappointed. We drove up from Boston on a Saturday…read moreand over half the art galleries/shops listed in their directory were permanently closed or closed on Saturday of all days! cute buildings but nothing like they advertise.

Totally cool place to saunter and check out various art galleries. There are a couple of…read morerestaurants and a terrific ice cream place too.

Visiting this gallery is truly an aesthetically uplifting experience. First off, the gallery is in…read morea house located just off the Gloucester waterfront -- it'll make you want to hurl your 9-to-5 job into the ocean and go boho. The house is absolutely charming with brightly painted trim and the stairs to the entrance are stenciled with Sigrid Olsen's hand-made designs. The gallery is in Sigrid's actual house, with the living room serving as the show room. Jazzy music just flows from the Bose speakers mounted in the corners, as you are charmed by Sigrid's ceramics, paintings, and notecards. Even my children understood that they were in a special place, and were thrilled to each buy $2 postcards. You can buy a charming card for $2, $4, $5 or $10 for a handpainted card. I've bought two of her handpainted cards, and framed them for art in my bathroom. If you are lucky enough to have the $$$ and room for a painting, they range from $75 and up. Plus, the ceramics are stunning. I met Sigrid personally at the gallery, and she is very nice and down to earth. Check out Sigrid's web site for a closer look. The parking is a bit of a challenge, but if you drive around a bit, you'll probably be able to find a spot (or go on a cloudy or rainy day). Highly recommended.

This is a new gallery on Bearskin Neck, and it is a welcome place! They provide a bright and…read morebeautiful eclectic mix, a feast for the eyes! I didn't want to leave, but sadly, all good things must come to an end, but not before I filled a bag full of happiness! The shop owners, Leslie and Terry, are very friendly and whimsical, and also very knowledgable about what they are selling and the people (mostly somewhat local friends and family in the arts/crafts world) who make what they are selling! After I got home I started thinking about going back for Christmas presents! Jettywalk Gallery stands out in a neighborhood of outstanding places to go!