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Sunday, October 19, 2008

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Lowell Dining

Skip's Restaurant

116 Chelmsford St
Chelmsford MA 01824 Phone: (978) 256-2631
A local landmark since 1930, the restaurant presents a vast menu that is likely to please everyone. New England-style fare includes meatloaf, spaghetti, turkey pie and fried seafood. Breakfast is served all day.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-495, exit 34, just sw. 116 Chelmsford St 01824
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 6:30 am-10 pm. Closed: 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $4-$17, Dinner: $4-$17
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American

Naked Fish
15 Middlesex Tpke
Billerica MA 01821 Phone: (978) 663-6500
The restaurant presents a selection of unadorned "naked" seafood, beef and chicken, as well as some Cuban and "not-so-naked" choices. Naked seafood is grilled over an open wood fire after being dressed only with lemon and olive oil. Interesting sides, such as coconut steamed rice, make the choice of only one difficult. Although limited in number, the desserts are excellent, particularly the banana flan. The modern, Impressionist, Caribbean-influenced dining room can be bustling and noisy
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.Full accessibility.
Directions: I-95, exit 34B, 2.5 mi n. 15 Middlesex Tpke 01821
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri-10:30 pm, Sat 3 pm-10:30 pm, Sun 3 pm-9 pm. Closed: 7/4, 11/22, 12/24, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $8-$14, Dinner: $14-$26
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Seafood
Reservations: suggested.

Bugaboo Creek Steak House
90 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen MA 01844 Phone: (978) 794-9713
Families will love the friendly service at this mythical Canadian Rockies ski lodge. The north-country decor is brought to life with dancing trees and talking moose heads. Also of note are its featured dry-aged beef specialties, burgers and chicken dishes. Portions are large, particularly of the desserts. While reservations are not taken, call-ahead seating is offered
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: From SR 213, exit 4, 0.5 mi sw on SR 113. 90 Pleasant Valley St 01844
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm, Sun noon-9 pm. Closed: 11/22, 12/25.
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak House

Capellini's Italian Restaurant
126 Merrimack St
Methuen MA 01844 Phone: (978) 837-3334
Just off the highway, the family-friendly restaurant welcomes guests into a warm, friendly dining room that complements the servers. Starters such as toasted ravioli and fried calamari warm up the palate for an array of pasta, seafood, veal and chicken dishes. The capellini preparation is interesting, with artichoke hearts, black olives, mushrooms and pasta in a garlic and wine sauce. Bread with spiced olive oil for dipping is excellent.
Features: Casual dress; beer & wine only.Full accessibility.
Directions: I-495, exit 46, just ne on SR 110. 126 Merrimack St 01844
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm, Sun 2 pm-9 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $6-$9, Dinner: $6-$19
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Italian

Fireside Restaurant & Pub
171 Pelham St
Methuen MA 01844 Phone: (978) 683-2945
Workers at area businesses frequent Fireside for thoughtfully prepared comfort foods, which incorporate good ingredients.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: I-93, exit 47, just w. 171 Pelham St 01844
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $7-$15, Dinner: $7-$15
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American

Jackson's Restaurant
478 Lowell St
Methuen MA 01844 Phone: (978) 688-5021
Originally an "old-fashioned" diner in the 1940s, the restaurant has gone through several transformations and additions and is now a family restaurant along the Merrimack River. Traditional American fare, including a great selection of comfort foods, is well prepared and tasty.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.Semi accessibility.
Directions: I-495, exit 46, 0.4 mi sw. 478 Lowell St 01844
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-close, Sun from noon. Closed: 12/25; also Mon.
Price: Lunch: $6-$13, Dinner: $8-$22
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American

not your average Joe's
90 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen MA 01844 Phone: (978) 974-0015
A chic, modern feel prevails in the dining room of not your average Joe's, where colors are vibrant, banquettes are comfy and staffers are crisply attired. The food--including creative pizza, sandwiches and salads, as well as such flavorful gourmet comfort foods as meatloaf--will win you over. This spot occupies a mall known as "The Loop."
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.Full accessibility.
Directions: At the loop. 90 Pleasant Valley St 01844
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm, Sun noon-9 pm. Closed: 11/22, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $7-$12, Dinner: $7-$19
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American