The weekend brunch at this tapas-style bistro is a little sweet, a little savory, and deeply ­satisfying (think: blueberry pancakes with a side of thick-cut bacon, spinach-and-sweet-potato frittata, short-rib tacos, and pan-seared sea scallops). It’s the perfect way to spend a lazy late morning on the North Shore.

Alchemy | 3 Duncan St., Gloucester, MA | 978-281-3997 | http://www.alchemybistro.com