FAQ

ABOUT BEEF COUNTRY

The Basics

What’s a Beef?

A Beef is thin-sliced, oven-roasted rare roast beef piled high on a toasted, buttered roll. You can have it with mayo, sauce, cheese, or all three - that’s a 3-Way. Simple, messy, and exactly right.

What is Beef Country?

Beef Country runs through the stretch north of Boston in Massachusetts, from Greater Boston to the North Shore, Cape Ann, the Seacoast, and the Merrimack Valley. The Beef has been a local legend here for more than 70 years.

What is the North Shore Beef Hub?

The Hub connects Beef Country. It’s part roast beef shop directory, part visitor guide, and a celebration of everything that makes this region unmistakable. Built by our team with input from shop owners, fans, and locals, the Hub is a shared project for everyone who loves Beef Country. You can also add your own stories and experiences through our Share Your Story form.

How are The Hub and 3Ways connected?

The Hub and 3Ways work together to celebrate Beef Country.
The Hub brings you to Beef Country to explore it firsthand.
3Ways brings Beef Country to you with merch, stories, and more.

EXPLORING BEEF COUNTRY

Do you rate or rank shops?

No. The Hub exists to help people fi nd and enjoy Beefs, and to celebrate everything that makes Beef Country special in every season. We spotlight new additions, long-time favorites, and local legends so everyone can explore Beef Country their way.

Do you rate or rank shops?

Can I suggest a shop?

Absolutely. Use the Contact Page form to suggest a Shop form or email info@nsbeefhub.com with the shop name, town, and a quick note. We’ll check it out and add it if it fits the map.

FOR SHOP OWNERS

LISTINGS

Will my shop be listed?

Yes. Every Beef Country shop appears automatically as a free listing.

Can shops outside Beef Country join?

Yes. Any shop that serves a true Beef can join The Hub and be part of the map.

How are listings confirmed?

When a shop is added, it receives an email showing its listing with four options:

Confirm the info
Update the info
Opt out
Join The Beefline

How do I update or remove my shop?

Update your listing using our contact form or email info@nsbeefhub.com. We’ll get it updated fast.

Who keeps listings accurate?

The Hub team keeps the map current with help from shop owners, locals, and fans. See something off? Tell us and we’ll fix it quickly.

COST & PREMIUM

Does it cost anything to be listed?

No. Every shop starts with a free listing.

Will there be premium listings?

A premium option is in the works for shops that want to go beyond the basics. We’ll share more details with shop owners as the program develops.

Can I suggest a shop?

Absolutely. Use the Contact Page form to suggest a Shop form or email info@nsbeefhub.com with the shop name, town, and a quick note. We’ll check it out and add it if it fits the map.

THE BEEFLINE

What is The Beefline?

The Beefline is our newsletter for everyone in Beef Country, including shop owners, locals, and fans. It features updates on new shops, Beef stories, events, Hub news, and more.

You can sign up right on the site, or Join The Beefline—your inside line to Beef Country stories, shop news, and updates.

Still have questions?

Don't hesitate to reach out!

Contact The Hub