Restaurant re-opens with a completely new look, featuring new furniture, fixtures and appliances and even new menu items.
Over the last 17 years Applebee’s Neighborhood Grille has become a familiar site in Tewksbury. Located on Route 38 at the junction of Route 495 it is one of those places that people are simply used to seeing every day. What many people don’t realize, however, is that, while Applebee’s still boasts the same friendly service and welcoming atmosphere that it’s famous for, it also has a whole new look that might surprise you. These days Applebee’s guests will still find themselves greeted with the smiling face they have come to expect but, at the same time, they will be “wowed” by a full front to back, inside and out renovation. General Manager Michael Calandrello could not be happier with his customer reactions. “It’s the ‘wow’ factor that …
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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
85 Main St, Tewksbury, MA
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Owner brings 20 years of restaurant experience to Al Fresca Ristorante.
Authenticity. For Mark Angluin, that's the goal as he makes preparations to open Al Fresca Ristorante, Tewksbury's newest Italian restaurant. "All of our ingredients will be imported," said Angluin. "From the oils, to the cheeses to the deli meats. We'll be grinding our own Romano cheese. We're going for authenticity." Al Fresca Ristorante takes over the space once occupied by Cusano's Kitchen, at 1768 Main St. Angluin is leasing the space, which has been vacant for about three years, and purchased the contents left behind. A complete renovation of the interior has created what Angluin describes as a "modern Italian bistro." The restaurant is divided into two sections with a 50-seat dining area on one side and a full bar with additional …
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Kris Swenson Benning
11:04 am on Thursday, August 16, 2012
It would have been nice if they announced they were selling off the old decor. more ›