5 Places to Watch Super Bowl XLVII in North Andover

Don't feel like staying home? Stay local.

Today, the Baltimore Ravens will take on the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. Most of you won't be in New Orleans to watch the game in person. But that doesn't mean you have to stay home and watch it in your living room. Here are five places to watch the game in North Andover: Rolf’s: Voted Patch Readers' Choice for best bar in town, Rolf's promises a big Super Bowl extravaganza each year and always delivers. There will also be their annual chili cookoff, with patrons showcasing their culinary talents. You can go and taste for yourself and be a judge. Also, Rolf's will raffle off a 46" LCD TV at halftime. Jaime’s: Jaime's offers a dozen flat-screen TVs to watch the game as well as a wide variety of appetizers and meals (Jaime's was…

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PHOTO: Pats Pony Pride

Tiffany the pony was rooting for the Patriots Sunday.

Jake White rode his pony Tiffany, while she was wearing a Patriots hat, to show her team pride.

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Five Phenomenal Appetizers for Super Bowl Sunday

Take advantage of the time between now and Sunday to prepare a solid Super Bowl spread.

The hype has mounted, swelled, and nearly exploded. The Patriots and Giants are probably ready to play the Super Bowl at this very moment, but they have to wait, and so do we. Let’s take advantage of the preparation time between now and Sunday to ensure that your viewing experience of the Super Bowl is enhanced by a memorable meal. Today we look at some of the area’s best appetizers that can be sitting on your living room table come Sunday. 1. Peking Platter #2 Variety is great when people come together for an event. Peking Garden in Andover has exactly what the Super Bowl demands: different foods, lots of them, and a good price. The platter, which costs $12.55, includes four gold fingers, four pieces of teriyaki, four chicken wings, and …

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Former Pats' Medic Shares Super Bowl Memories

Dr. Lawrence Bourdeau, co-owner of Off-Season Sports & Physical Therapy in North Andover, played an integral role on Super Bowl winning 2001 Patriots.

Dr. Lawrence Bourdeau's journey to North Andover began with a cooperative program between Northeastern University and the New England Patriots. Bourdeau, now the co-owner of Off-Season Sports & Physical Therapy in North Andover, was awarded the privilege of working on the Patriots medical staff as an undergrad. “We had access to absolutely everything,” Bourdeau told Patch. “It was fun to have access to all the different types of treatment modalities.” He had an impact on one of the great defensive performances ever when the New England defense stymied St. Louis’ “Greatest Show on Turf” in Super Bowl XXXVI. “I was mostly in charge of working with linebackers and defensive backs,” he said. A decade later, it remains one of his favorite …

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WE WANT TO KNOW: Your First Patriots Game?

Tell us about the first time you went to see the Pats in action.

It's football nostalgia time. The Patriots will battle the Giants on Sunday at the Super Bowl. Understandably, since it's the Super Bowl, many of you won't be able to make it to the big game. But we want to hear about your first time at a Patriots game. Leave a comment and tell us all about it. When was the game? Who did they play? Did they win, and what was the score? Let's see how your memory is!

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North Andover Native Heads Back to Super Bowl

North Andover’s Zak DeOssie, a Giants lineman, hopes to beat the Patriots again in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

After the Super Bowl on Sunday, a Giants player from North Andover will earn his second championship ring, or he’ll see his childhood favorite Patriots get their fourth. North Andover’s Zak DeOssie had a high school career that any football fan would be envious of. First of all, the superstar quarterback had a cannon for an arm. In his final two years at Phillips Academy, he compiled 2,953 passing yards and 26 touchdowns. To boot, he was a ball boy for the hometown Patriots as their dynasty began to take shape. DeOssie graduated in 2003 and moved on to Brown University where he played linebacker. At Brown, he earned Division 1-AA All-American honors twice. In his senior year, DeOssie started getting attention from NFL scouts. In the 2007 …

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With Cheer: Local Business Owner's Super Bowl Legacy

Melissa Amershek, owner of Just Dance in North Andover, recalls winning the Super Bowl as a Patriots cheerleader in 2001.

Two amazing journeys started in the football season of 2001. A young quarterback by the name of Tom Brady buttoned up his chinstrap after hometown favorite Drew Bledsoe went down with a severe injury. The same season, a young dancer named Melissa Amershek moved to North Andover and joined the Patriots cheerleading squad. The adventure that ensued will forever live on in the hearts of New Englanders, and it would also help Amershek open up a dance studio in North Andover that was recently voted the number 1 dance school in Andover and North Andover in each of the last two years. For Amershek, the owner of Just Dance in North Andover, that journey began with a test. Amershek joined the cheering squad in 2001 with only a basic understanding …

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Five Spots to Get New England Clam Chowder

In the spirit of the Super Bowl, we celebrate a New England favorite.

The Green Bay Packers have their cheese heads and New England has its Chowderheads. New England is synonymous with both the Patriots and clam chowder, and in case you need a reminder, the Patriots are in the Super Bowl against the New York Giants on Sun., Feb. 5. Today we celebrate our New England Chowderhead roots with five local places to get your clam chowder fix. 1. Boston Chowda In downtown North Andover, Boston Chowda has a pair of chowders worth trying out. The Plymouth Corn Chowda and Nantucket Seafood Chowda are both available. Prices range from $3.29 for an eight ounce container to a quart for $11.49. Bread Bowls are also available for $6-6:50. 2. Hometown Seafoods On Chestnut Street in Andover, Hometown Seafoods offers a classic…

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