Who Has The Best Pizza In Tewksbury? Let's Find Out!

Sons of Italy to sponsor "Pizza Warz."

Business Spotlight: North End Diner and Pizzeria

This week we shine the Business Spotlight on a new local restaurant, North End Diner and Pizzeria, and owner Matt McLaughlin.

Business Name: North End Diner and Pizzeria Owner/Manager: Matthew and Nayana McLaughlin Business Address: 910 Andover Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876 Business Phone Number: 978-455-8946 Web Address: www.NorthEndDinerandPizzeria.com Number of Employees: 8 How Long Have You Been In Business: 10 months What Is Your Experience/Business Background? Various public and private positions. What Is Your Business Philosophy? To provide the freshest most unique product in a family environment. What Is Your Favorite Part Of Your Job? I enjoy recipe development and customer interaction. What Are The Biggest Challenges You Face? Drawing people to treat themselves to dining out in such difficult economic times. What Makes Your Business Unique In Your …

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Rotary Club Announces Annual Taste of the Town

Event is a chance to sample foods from the finest restaurants in Tewksbury.

Rare Beer In Stoneham, New Cupcakes in Andover and More Nearby Bites

Also in this month's roundup of restaurant news near Tewksbury: A new restaurant in Wilmington and a big cheese in Concord.

We know Tewksbury residents don’t only stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.  Restaurant coming and goings, new businesses and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. Redstone Liquors to Sell Rare Beer Redstone Liquors began selling one of the highest rated and rarest beers in the world in December, according to the company's website. Redstone Liquors is one of four locations in Massachusetts selling Belgian-brewed Westvleteren XII, according to the site. The beers won't be sold anytime before 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 and will be sold on a first-come, …

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Portland Pie May Come to Reading and More Bites Nearby

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: Woburn shop Mr. Charlie's may be moving and ground is broken for a Wegman's in Burlington.

We know Tewksbury residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.  Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. READING Portland Pie Co. May be Coming to Reading: A company that started as a maker of gourmet pizza pies with flavored pizza dough is considering opening a restaurant on Haven Street, its first in the Commonwealth. Portland Pie Co., which opened in Portland, Maine, in 1997, has expanded its menu with appetizers, salads and sandwiches and full liquor service in five locations, according to its…

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One Ten Grill Opens And More Nearby Food News

Other stories include wings and ribs in Andover and a Heav'nly start for a donut shop in Wilmington.

We know Tewksbury residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.  Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. WILMINGTON Royal Dynasty Closing Temporarily, Changes Coming Royal Dynasty will soon have a new owner and a new name. After closing its doors for at least one month, the Wilmington Chinese restaurant will have a new look as well. During Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Victor Hui, the president of Pacific Sunshine, requested a transfer of the all-liquor license for the business that …

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Bill Gilman

11:03 am on Saturday, September 29, 2012

Tewksbury really needs to start marketing it's Italian restaurants as a whole. Now with Angelina's and Al Fresca, along with Cappelini's and Luna Rossa and don't forget Cafe Sicilia for sandwiches.... good stuff.   more ›

News Nearby: Local Pediatrician Arrested For Child Porn

Here are some stories making headlines from nearby Patch communities.

Andover Doctor Charged with Child Pornography in Federal Court Andover resident Dr. Richard Keller, a 59-year-old who worked as the Phillips Academy medical director for 19 years, was charged today for receipt of child pornography in Boston's federal court Thursday. Keller allegedly received films of minors engaging in sexually explicit behavior. According to a press release, Keller purchased over 50 DVDs of child pornography. Royal Dynasty Closing Temporarily, Changes Coming Royal Dynasty will soon have a new owner and a new name. After closing its doors for at least one month, the Wilmington Chinese restaurant will have a new look as well. During Monday night’s Board of Selectmen meeting, Victor Hui, the president of Pacific Sunshine, …

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News For Foodies: Restaurant Headlines From Around The Area

Each week we take put together a roundup of news and information relating to food and restaurants from Patches around the Merrimack Valley.

We know Tewksbury residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.  Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. NORTH ANDOVER On Wednesday, Aug. 15, Chef Mary Dumont brought her talents to Smolak Farms’ “Whim” Restaurant  for an unforgettable evening! Although the menu’s are desgined by the “Whim” of the chef, Chef Dumont used the best produce of the season from Smolak Farms and created a three course meal that included lobster in the first course, pork, smoked carrots, squash and more for the second …

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YOUR TURN: Would You Turn Off Your Cell Phone During Dinner for a Discount?

One restaurant in L.A. is offering a 5 percent discount to patrons who ditch their phones during their meal. Would you like to see this in the Tewksbury?

Back in the days of the Old West, some of the more civilized saloons and casinos would require patrons to "check their guns at the door" in order to avoid ugly conflicts. These days, at local eatieries, one is more likely to see a conflict spring from one or more customers' need to carry on a (sometimes loud) conversation on their cell phone while others are trying to enjoy their meal. What are you going to do, right? A cell phone is like an added appendage for most people. But running counter to the "can't live without a connection" population is one restaurant in Los Angeles that is literally paying customers to keep their phones away from their meal, according to the Los Angeles Times.  Eva Restaurant in L.A. is offering diners a 5% …

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TELL US: Bring Back Happy Hour?

Should happy hour come back to Massachusetts?

Is happy hour coming back to the Bay State? The 28-year-old “happy hour law” now banning Massachusetts bars and restaurants from pouring free, discounted or two-for-one alcoholic beverages in area restaurants may be updated so restaurants can compete with casinos that may one day be in the state. As part of the ban, cities and towns now rule that a beverage must be priced the same for each calendar week and two drinks can only be served per person at a restaurant. In addition, pitchers of alcohol can only be served to two or more people, according to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The ABCC will hold a hearing in Boston on Aug. 21. Four other hearings will be held throughout the state to gain public feedback.  According to an …

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