Sunday, January 20, 2013
North Andover's restaurant scene offers plenty of healthy dishes that are packed with flavor.
Football games, holiday parties and tasty nights out on the town. They’re all just evil conspiracies to ruin your New Year’s Resolutions. It’s hard to eat healthily when you have a great football team that plays late into January. It’s not easy to make good decisions when you live in one of the best havens for restaurants in the Merrimack Valley. It’s also hard to get back on track after a holiday season filled with heartwarming meals and delicious treats. Patch is here today to steer you back on track. Keeping your resolutions can be easier than you think. Plentiful options around North Andover paired with a little bit of regular exercise can keep your New Year’s Resolutions within reach. Just take a look at some of these healthy, tasty …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Watch the NFL Playoffs at a sports bar in North Andover!
Brady, Belichick and the rest of our boys from Foxboro are at it again. Playoff time is back in New England and the kickoff is today at 4:30. The Patriots earned a week off and spent last weekend watching the Wildcard round of the playoffs. The Houston Texans will try to spoil the party down in Foxboro. Led by offensive stars Andre Johnson and Adrian Foster, Houston has enough firepower to upset New England. Most fans, however, are expecting the machine-like Patriots to advance into the AFC Championship game. Vegas has the Pats favored by nine and a half points. Last week we suggested some places to watch the Wildcard round. Here are just a sampling of places you can watch today’s games. The Atlanta Falcons host the Seattle Seahawks at 1pm…
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Don't turn up the heat this winter, just buy some chili!
Are you frozen yet? Temperatures are dropping and ice is hardening in North Andover. We are amidst the grimmest and coldest times of the winter. There is a chance of snow in the upcoming days, and forecasts have our low temperatures in the 20s throughout the upcoming week. With a solid three or four months before spring, we need to thaw! Luckily, North Andover is home to some fantastic restaurants that make one of winter’s epic comfort foods, chili. Check out these three spots in North Andover to warm up, chill out, and savor some hot, steamy chili. 1. Boston Chowda We have to start with the town’s authority on all things soup. Boston Chowda tops our list because of its three different types of chili offered. First of is the Paul Revere …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Three establishments in North Andover are celebrating old and new New Year's Eve traditions.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
The transition from December to January is filled with idealism, hope, and thoughts of new beginnings. Traditions old and new are aplenty. North Andover Patch is here for you today to share some New Year’s traditions that will be happening locally. So wherever you may be when the clock strikes midnight, know that there will be local spots buzzing with excitement and anticipation of a new, fresh, and prosperous year. 1. China Blossom The price tag is $75, but the experience will be unforgettable. First, and most importantly, you’ll be treated to an all-you-can-eat premier buffet featuring everything from sushi to teriyaki and everything in between. You’ll also experience one of the area’s finest comedy shows in the Lots of Laughs Comedy …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
North Andover's restaurant scene offers plenty of delicious meals even on Christmas.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Are you eating out this Christmas? If so, you’re lucky to be living within such an active restaurant scene. North Andover’s restaurants will be lively for the Christmas festivities; numerous restaurants are opening their doors to hungry patrons. Here are three places you can enjoy your Christmas Dinner with friends, family, and no dishes to do! 1. China Blossom This trusty mainstay has been a constant in North Andover since 1960, and it knows that ravenous restaurant goers need a great meal on Christmas. On Christmas Eve, the kitchen will be open from 11:30am to 9:30pm. They will have a limited holiday menu that you can find by clicking here. It features pretty much everything you could want from a Pu Pu Platter ($20.95) to Almond Guy Ding…
Sunday, December 16, 2012
See how three local beers pair perfectly with entrées from three local restaurants.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
As the season changes from autumn to winter, many restaurants and bars are no longer offering the sweet and delicious pumpkin flavored beers that we enjoy with cinnamon sugar rims. Instead of mourning the temporary loss of these brilliant brews, let’s celebrate the new seasonal beers that will surely warm up our winter. When it comes to food and beer, we at Patch are big proponents of going local. So here are some local restaurants that are serving local, seasonal beers. Jaime’s Restaurant, over on High Street, is offering a unique brew that will be new to many North Andover residents. Phantom Punch Winter Stout arrived at Jaime’s recently. It’s brewed by the Baxter Brewing Company in Lewiston, Maine. BevNET Magazine named Baxter Brewing …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
This breakfast and lunch restaurant has good prices, a friendly atmosphere, and most importantly, great food.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Just east of the Merrimack River you will find a cozy little restaurant on Sutton Street that is one of North Andover’s hidden gems. The owners are known to remember customers by their first names, they provide plenty of variety, and online reviews are glowing. The Café has been around for 19 years after opening its doors back in August of 1991. With 12 tables in its cozy little location near the Suttons Mills, it is a little known location that has a lot to offer. Breakfast starts at 7:45am at The Café, and a host of breakfast sandwiches are available to get your day started off well. The ham, egg and cheese is a popular choice. The bacon, egg, and cheese is another option. The sausage, egg, and cheese also gets the job done. These …
Sunday, November 25, 2012
North Andover's newest Japanese restaurant offers Hibachi style cooking and a unique sushi bar.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
Thyme Japanese Cuisine in North Andover has been open for only eight months, but it has quickly found a home as one of the town’s favorite places to eat sushi. “Sushi and the Hibachi food are the most popular,” said Irene Li of Thyme. The sushi bar has a few items that you may not find at all Japanese restaurants. First of all the Ee-Dako, baby octopus, makes a great appetizer at only five dollars. Tako Su is another popular octopus dish that is marinated in a flavorful vinegar sauce. That dish costs only six dollars. Thyme offers many typical sushi dishes such as tuna, salmon, and yellowtail, but its unique choices set it apart. The Monk Fish Liver costs only seven dollars and will likely be a new experience for you. The Beef Tataki, …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
In honor of Veterans Day 2012, a few local restaurants are offering discounts for military service members.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Since 1919 we have been celebrating Veterans Day. It was President Woodrow Wilson who first introduced Armistice Day in honor of our military. In 1954, Congress helped to rename the holiday “Veterans Day,” and ever since, we have used this title to hold parades, give thanks, and honor the men and women who have served in the United States military. North Andover will be holding its Veterans Day Parade today beginning at 9:30am at the First & Main Plaza. It will stop at the Patriots Memorial Park for service before heading towards the VFW on Main Street where a flag will be raised. A few local restaurants are offering deals to current and former military members. Stop by the Ninety Nine or wait until tomorrow to visit Denny’s or Friendly’s…
Sunday, October 21, 2012
From Pumpkin Martinis to Maple Whiskey Sirloins, North Andover restaurants have perfected fall flavors.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
The leaves on the trees are in prime condition. The deep reds, oranges, and yellows are a vibrant reminder that we have a few precious weeks of autumn before they are bare and grim. Local restaurants are savoring autumn by serving fall flavors in their drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. One local favorite, Jaime’s Restaurant on 25 High St., has created the ultimate fall concoction. The now famous Pumpkin Martini combines five elements to essentially epitomize autumn in a glass. They start with Van Gough Caramel Vodka, and next comes Smirnoff Vanilla flavored vodka. The key is a pumpkin spiced liqueur, from which the drink gets its name. A squirt of whipped cream and a cinnamon sugar rim around the glass complete this seasonal …
Lesley Carlson
4:13 pm on Sunday, December 16, 2012
Rolfs has a great beer selection as well.... With a new draft system with 5 additional lines coming on Tuesday. Merry Merry! Lesley Carlson Chief bottle washer Rolfs Pub more ›