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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Andover, Show Us Your Trees!

You've put on the lights and ornaments, now show the community your Christmas flair.

Christmas is almost here, and by now most of you who celebrate Christmas have probably decorated your Christmas trees. And now, we want to see them! Click on the "upload photos" button near the photograph above, and upload photos of your evergreen Christmas glory!

Friday, April 13, 2012

Two Fantastic Local Fish

Fried Haddock and Katzu Tuna are featured in this week's Andover's a la Cart.

As spring begins to blossom, more and more fisherman are out on the seas angling quality fish. Here in the northeast, we are fortunate to have unique, top-quality seafood seemingly on demand. North Andover's Joe Fish receives daily deliveries. Natalie Anderson, a Joe Fish manager, said, "All our fish is fresh from North Coast Seafoods so they're always on the docks every morning, and we get it delivered seven days a week." Natalie was able to narrow the expansive menudown to a single recommendation. "Our Katzu Tuna is always the most popular," she said. The dish is a fresh yellow fin tuna coated with crunchy panko crumbs. It is flash fried and served with sugar snap peas, white rice, pickled ginger, wasabi and soy sauce. "We've been …

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Five Places Serving Easter Brunch

Sunday is Easter! Make reservations for brunch now.

Hide the eggs! Easter is here again, and the popular tradition of Easter Sunday brunch is ready to be renewed. There are plenty of local restaurants that are serving Easter brunch. Be sure to call and make a reservation because these joints will be busy! 1. Burton's Grill North Andover's popular grill on 114 will be opening up at 11am for its Easter brunch. Burton's will be debuting a new children's menu this weekend to add to the festivities. 2. Palmers Restaurant and Tavern Palmers in Andover serves up one of the most popular Easter brunches. They are accepting reservations now; call 978-470-1606 to save your table now. 3. Jaime's Restaurant Open at 11am, Jaime's Restaurant in North Andover will be serving an Easter brunch. To get a …

Friday, February 10, 2012

Five Splendid Soups Perfect for Wintertime

Have a nice, hot soup as the thermometer drops this weekend.

Snowy Saturdays in winter are perfect for a tepid, thick, and hearty soup. With temperatures expected to drop over the weekend and into the week ahead, today we focus on some splendid soups that you can find locally. 1. Rasam Soup Bollywood Grill in North Andover has a soup that can cure the winter blues and maybe even your winter cold. The Rasam Soup, for only $4.95 is a South Indian delicacy made from lentils. It is very spicy, warm, and tangy. Mustard seeds and tamarind are part of the soup’s unique composition. 2. Japanese Miso Soup At Tokyo Steakhouse in Andover, the Japanese Miso Soup is a must before or alongside any of their incredible entrees. One serving of the Miso Soup is $2.95, and consider trying the Onion A La Japanese Soup …

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Zach DeOssie Back in Super Bowl with Giants

Helped Giants beat New England in 2007, looking to do the same again.

INDIANAPOLIS - The DeOssie family made headlines during Super Bowl XLII when son Zach and father Steve became the first father-son duo to win a championship with the same team. Steve was a member of the Giants for Super Bowl XXV in 1991. Zach has a chance to one-up his father Sunday and win his second title as the Giants play New England in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium. DeOssie, who attended Phillips Academy in Andover and was All-New England Prep, grew up a Patriots fan. His father finished his career with the Patriots in 1995 and DeOssie also served as a ball boy for the organization for two years. “It’s funny when you look back at it,” he said this week. “To be here playing them in the Super Bowl is incredible.” A linebacker and…

Friday, February 3, 2012

Music This Weekend: Rock City

Rock City, a local quintet, will perform at TJ Callahan's on Saturday.

This weekend, TJ Callahan's Pub in Tewksbury will host a pair of performances. Tonight, One & Done, the self proclaimed "Keepers of Classic Rock", will take the stage. Rock City will take the stage on Saturday night. Some of the band's most popular songs come from the catalogues of Lady Gaga, Van Halen, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, and more. Also this weekend, you will find a pair of bands performing at Palmer's in Andover. The Great American Tavern and Andolini's will also be loud and proud throughout the weekend. Other Live Music This Weekend: Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover Fri., Feb. 3 - Split Risk Band Sat., Feb. 4 - The Flip Band Great American Tavern, 303 Main St., North Reading Fri., Feb. 3  - Mirage Sat., Feb. 4…

Thursday, February 2, 2012

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 …

Friday, January 27, 2012

Music This Weekend: Alan and the Alligators at Palmer’s

A pair of local acts come to Palmer’s this weekend for your enjoyment.

Palmer’s Restaurant on Elm Street will have a pair of acts perform this weekend for local couples, families, and friends looking to enjoy a nice night out. The Yorkshire Trio will perform tonight. Tomorrow, Alan and the Alligators will perform. The Alligators are another trio that have been providing entertainment all over New England since 1989.  The Alligators play a mix of original songs and covers. Their style includes elements of rock, funk, blues, dance, jazz, pop, and folk music. Click here to check out their website, and play the video above to sample one of their songs.  Looking for some other options? See below for other live shows that will be going on in and around Andover this weekend.  Other Live Music This Weekend: TJ …

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Five Local Healthy Dishes

This week we tour the Andovers with a focus on health foods.

Perhaps you have some new gift cards, received a holiday bonus, or are just itching to get out of the house, but one thing is for sure, it’s time to go out to eat! The holidays have come and gone and many of us are succumbing to the annual new year’s resolution of getting fitter and becoming healthier. Or, perhaps you are a person who needs no excuse to eat healthily when eating at a restaurant. Whatever be your situation, this week we’ll tour the Andovers with a focus on health. 1. Grilled Rainbow Trout Having Joe Fish nearby is a luxury that Merrimack Valley residents should take advantage of. You’ll definitely be sampling Joe’s best if you try the Grilled Rainbow Trout. The dish costs $14.99 and today’s theme shines through with the …

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Five Local Vegetarian Dishes

Not a meat eater? Not a problem.

The holiday season is upon us and many people enjoy roasting a turkey or some prime rib around this time of year. Some of us, however, abstain from eating meat. Be it for religious, personal, or health reasons, not all of us consume meat. This edition of Andovers A La Carte is for those of you who are vegetarian or just in the mood for something without meat. Check out these five vegetarian dishes you can find locally: 1. Roasted Vegetable Pappardelle Yella Grille is tucked into downtown Andover and features a Mediterranean menu with Lebanese flair. The Roasted Vegetable Pappardelle is a popular meal available for $16.50. The pappardelle pasta is served with roasted squash, Vidalia onions, zucchini, and wild mushrooms. The dish is …

Frances Wheeler

11:26 pm on Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Appreciate the focus on vegetarian dishes--thanks, Andover Patch. Am always sorry that certain restaurants in Andover don't offer a single vegetarian option. Many's the time a friend and I would have stopped by conveniently located Dylan's, for example, but give it a miss because there's not a single entree my vegetarian friend can order.   more ›

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