Thursday, September 2, 2010

Take the initiative: Head to Dharma

OK, we admit it. Even before we stepped through the doors at Dharma Buns, you can see the fun it has with its name. We love the inside Lowell, Mass., …

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Simple truth: Greenwood’s rocks

The Table for Twos don’t normally venture outside Greater Nashua and Manchester for our reviews, but this being the end of the summer, we made an exception for arguably the …

Thursday, August 19, 2010

TJ’s Eatery isn’t about the frills

TJ’s is the place to go when value is more important than ambience. Breakfast? Why not? You can order it off the menu all day. Junior Table for Two had …

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Lobster Boat: Inland taste of sea

Let’s face it, summertime means seafood. But sometimes you can’t make it to the seacoast to enjoy basic, good New England seafood with an ocean view. That doesn’t mean you …

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Firefly: Unforgettable experience

First, it has to be said that Firefly American Bistro & Bar is gorgeous. Before you even step through the entrance around back, there’s a charming dining patio with bright …

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Small plate menu is a big taste treat

Sometimes, dinner out is a pleasant evening with good food. At other times, it’s an unforgettable event. Such was the case when we visited Cafe Europa recently to sample its …

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Ice cream, more at Hayward’s

In our occasional look into ice cream and food stands this summer, we couldn’t overlook Nashua’s Hayward’s Ice Cream Stand. Yes, we know they have a location in Milford, too, …

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Flavor trumps all at Wild Rover

EDITOR’S NOTE: The Table for Twos are on vacation this week. A guest reviewer visited the Wild Rover Pub in Manchester. We ventured into the Wild Rover Pub on a …

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Bertucci’s offers ‘distinctive’ fare

The Table for Twos are wild about seasonal menus. We see it not only as a sign of creativity on the part of a restaurant, but also of fresh ingredients. …

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Super changes at Super Wok

In the years we’ve been doing Table for Two, we’ve noticed many Chinese restaurants keep their old names, even when they’re sold and new owners with new menus take over. …

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Drive-in brings taste of coast

It’s summertime, and that means in addition to sun bathing and swimming pools, we’re all about the clam shack. So from time to time this season, we’ll visit area seafood/ice …

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Mexico comes to Merrimack

We always welcome new Mexican restaurants – it’s one of our favorite ethnic cuisines. So, we say bienvenida to El Tapatio, which opened about two months ago in Pennichuck Square …

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Many happy returns for IHOP

Anyone who grew up in the Nashua area remembers a cheapo movie night at the Brandt Theater downtown, then walking across the parking lot to the red and blue A-frame …

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Ignite appetite at new bistro

After a long stretch of urban distress, downtown Manchester is back, especially as a dining destination. It seems like every month, a new chic little urban bistro opens. Among the …

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Owl Diner doesn’t disappoint

If you’re sick of McDiners – you know, those chain places that have fake chrome embellishments and old 45s hanging from the ceiling – then head to Lowell, Mass., for …

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Elegant lunches at Timothy’s

They’re baaaack. Lunches have returned to Michael Timothy’s. OK, it’s just Thursday and Friday, but for Mike Tim fans, such as the Table for Twos, that’s good enough. We think …

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Coast on over to Weathervane

The Table for Twos make the occasional visit to a chain restaurant for two reasons. First, we know people like to eat at chains, especially families, and second, many chains …

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Black Forest seasonal menu perfected

We love restaurants that change their menus with the season. It’s an indicator of creativity and the use of fresh, often local, products. It was for that reason we headed …

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Halligan Tavern thrives on menu variety

We were totally bummed when the Firehall Pub and Grille closed three years ago. We just loved the venue: an authentic historic fire house with terra-cotta bricks, hardwood floors and …

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Gamer will enjoy Kendall Pond

We have friends who’ve been raving about Kendall Pond Pizza for years, but we never made it to Windham to check it out. So, we were psyched when we heard …

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Taste of Taipei comes to Nashua

Some excellent restaurants have come and gone in the Sun Plaza, which is next to Costco in south Nashua. The location is a little set back from the road, and …

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Table for Two

Cafe Europa a fresh option

We love when eateries have menus that change with the season. It’s an instant tip-off that they use fresh, and often local, ingredients. Such is the case with one of …

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Value at Ate Doors Down

We gave Ate Doors Down four stars, and it deserves it for fresh food, huge portions and, arguably, the best bang for our recession-battered buck. But this isn’t a four-star …

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Shack up with great ribs at KC’s

We had visitors from another country – another hemisphere, in fact – and we wanted to take them out for “American food.” We had to ponder quite a while to …

Thursday, March 18, 2010

La Boniche proves perfect for that special occasion

For those who love European cuisine and ambience, there’s no better destination than La Boniche in Lowell, Mass. It’s where Mrs. T for T goes to celebrate something special or …

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Historic tavern worth a return stop

It looks the same and the location hasn’t changed, but the Homestead Restaurant, which has operated on the corner of Route 102 and Mammoth Road in Londonderry for 20 years, …

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Rincon has perfect niche

The word rincon means corner or niche in Spanish, and that’s a perfect description of this little gem of an ethnic restaurant on Canal Street. Rincon Colombiano in Nashua is …

Thursday, February 25, 2010

An authentic Nashua eatery

So, if you’ve counted the stars in this review, you’ll notice that we gave the Pub Grainery four stars for food, service and value, but an overall three and a …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Smokey Bones offers great BBQ

Here’s the good news and the bad news about our Smokey Bones experience. The good news is that we had a lot of tasty food at reasonable prices, once you …

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Cassidy’s great for Valentine’s or anytime

Don’t do what we did. Don’t put off a fun, leisurely meal in the warm, sunny and hip atmosphere at Cassidy’s Grille and Coffee House because, like us, you think …

Thursday, February 4, 2010

London Tavern gives English fare an exquisite twist

The Birchwood Inn in Temple dates to the year before the Yanks had it out with the Brits in the American Revolution. In fact, Revolutionary War veterans are buried in …

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Neighborhood pizza shop has heart, soul

We all love getting dressed up and splurging on a fancy dinner once in a while. But the heart and soul of family dining is the neighborhood pizza place where …

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Country Tavern has updated decor, menu

We decided it was time to visit the Country Tavern to check out their renovations and menu changes. First, we really liked the new digs, and we think Elizabeth, the …

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Rustic Leaf offers local, organic food

The Table for Twos usually wait a few months for a new restaurant to be up and running before we review it, but we made in exception in the case …

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Bud’s offers warm and cozy breakfast

Let’s face it: The holidays are over, and we all ate so much that the idea of dining out seems a little, shall we say, superfluous. But that never applies …

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Bud’s offers warm and cozy breakfast

Let’s face it: The holidays are over, and we all ate so much that the idea of dining out seems a little, shall we say, superfluous. But that never applies …

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Dream Diner offers true diner food

Imagine a cold winter morning with a hot cup of coffee and – wait for it – Cinnamon Roll French Toast ($7.99), and, yes, it’s as good as it sounds …

Thursday, December 24, 2009

XO offers a creative, seasonal menu

We love the name XO on Elm for this restaurant because it is a big, wet kiss for urban bistro lovers. In fact, Manchester has become quite the urban bistro …

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Carrabba’s offers good, fresh food

When Uncle T for T called from Florida recently and we told him we had been to Carrabba’s Italian Grill, he asked us how long we had to wait. “In …

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Chipotle Grill offers fresh, green eating

The five items on Chipotle’s menu may be considered fast food in the timing sense of the term. The food does come out quickly. But in terms of the environment, …

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Chen Yang Li is back and still delicious

Fans of upscale Asian cuisine can applaud the return of this impeccably run Chinese/Japanese restaurant to the Nashua area after what seemed to many like a lifetime. With its attentive …

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Afternoon tea is perfect for the holidays

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays and take a rest from shopping till dropping than a relaxing afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones and clotted cream …

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Cafe Teresa gets creative with mixed menu

The logo says it all. The enigmatic Mona Lisa sporting a sombrero. You have to give Cafe Teresa credit for having the guts to put out a menu featuring Mexican …

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