Saturday, May 11, 2013
Results from a recent executive survey ranked Massachusetts 47th for business.
A CEO magazine ranks Massachusetts as one of the worst states in the nation for business. Chief Executive Magazine ranked Massachusetts 47th based on a survey of corporate leaders. Survey respondents reported the Bay State is one of the worst for taxation and regulation. The state Republican Party is pointing to the survey and saying that Gov. Deval Patrick and the Democratic-led Legislature are bad for the economy and business. What do you think about Massachusetts’ business climate? Is this a good state in which to do business?
Friday, February 15, 2013
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not only where you live, but also in other North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the area's latest food news: Several local restaurants offered Valentine's Day specials to sweeten the romance in town. Last weekend's blizzard was tough on business, but Rolf's stayed open on Friday evening, to pedestrians only (there was a driving ban in effect). And speaking of Rolf's, there was a Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off there, and Barbara O'Neill won for the second year in a row. McDonald's may boast of "billions and billions served," but their recently-opened Endicott Street location is under-performing. The burger chain's managers tell Danvers …
Friday, December 21, 2012
A round up of North Shore restaurant and food news.
When you're looking for a night out and a break from cooking, you might want to know what's new not just where you live, but in other nearby North Shore communities. Here's our round up of the latest food news in the area. You want cupcakes? How about 25 varieties of 'em? Pink Tree Sweets on Main Street opened just a few weeks ago. The Black Cow Tap & Grill reopened with a splashy new look and 33 beer taps. Did we mention it now has 33 beer taps? Speaking of beer, Patch writer Jay Oza has a run-down on seasonal winter beers, where to get them and what to eat with them. Burrito fans: The new Chipotle in North Beverly was scheduled to open Thursday. The Farm Downtown um, bought the farm. The sandwich place on Ratoul Street has been replaced …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Reports are that Hostess is starting to close down after a labor dispute. End of a beloved era, or good riddance to junk food heaven?
Twinkies. Hostess Cupcakes. Wonder Bread. Ding-dongs. They will be gone forever, with reports that Hostess Brands, Inc., said Friday that it will sell off or close down its 82-year old business. Done in, the CEO claims, by labor union action. Hostess filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January. The company has been challenged by not only by snarly labor relations, and a national strike by its second-largest labor union, but also, posits the Wall Street Journal, by consumers switching to healthier foods and high ingredient costs. One caveat: The Journal says that Hostess has threatened liquidation before, and not followed through. The move puts 18,500 workers out of their jobs, CNN reports. What do you think about this end to a …
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Plenty of local restaurants are open on Thanksgiving and offering everything from traditional turkey dinner to Mexican food.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Thanksgiving is only four days away, and the local restaurant scene will still be active, vibrant, and opening their doors for hungry patrons. North Andover has a pair of restaurants that join a good selection of North Shore and Merrimack Valley establishments that will be open on Turkey Day 2012. With options ranging from traditional turkey meals to Indian food to classic burgers and fries, you’ll be able to spend Thanksgiving eating pretty much whatever your heart desires. Click here to check out a list of open restaurants in neighboring towns. Here are a couple of places you can visit right here in North Andover: Rolf’s A Patch Readers’ Choice Award Winner for 2012, Rolf’s is one of North Andover’s favorite spots for holiday meals. …
Steve Marino
3:30 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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