To reward friends for their friendship and kindness through the years, I decided to invite them all to lunch. Chelmsford has not been known for its restaurants, but that has recently changed. One of those new dining opportunites exemplifies the French model of leisurely unrushed dining. I decided it was the perfect place for my occasion. They serve a memorable Seafood Alfredo for dinner, and I have returned more than once to savor the experience again and again. I could visualize my twelve invited guests enjoying that special dish. Unfortunately it was not on the luncheon menu. Chef Philip Proulx called me to say he would create the seafood Alfredo for our lunch group. Friends looked a little askance when informed I had chosen the main course for everyone. Their scepticism vanished as we chatted and dined on Deconstructed Clam Chowder or Caesar Salad with fresh Butter Brook Romaine Lettuce tossed with Parmesan Crisps and Herbed Buttered Croutons. The Seafood Alfredo was an overwhelming hit. The dessert platter a work of art. I can't remember a more wonderful experience than that lunch, surrounded by my friends and sharing the wonderful food at the Infusions Bistro right here in Chelmsford. Gloria Schoen has lived abroad and spent 12 years in Manhattan eating in some of the finest restaurants. "We now have some of the finest restaurants right here, and we should patronize them to insure we will be able to enjoy good food, at last, for a long time to come".

Gloria Schoen