I wouldn't eat seafood as far inland as Nashua! Yuck! But serisouly, I think Leaving DTL to eat in NH has jumped the shark! We need to support our own establishments if we want DTL to make it through this iffy economy. It's understandable you do this for a living and hence need to find new places but there are still a ton of local eateries I haven't seen on this page in some time. Nashua is great when I need an 84 pack of toilet paper or a 6 gallon jug of mayonaise, but I'm keeping my dining dollars local.

I tell you those clams were great! Nashua needs our help too. I know many DTLowellians hit up Nashua for a change of scene. No shame in that.

The fact that Downtown Lowell doesn't have a seafood restaurant is a real shame as it is. I have no problems supporting our fellow mill city to the North when I'm out for something I can't get at home. For those who have never been (and it's amazing how many of us Lowellians never go beyond exit 2), Nashua isn't all strip malls and package stores. There is a quaint downtown of a decent size with some pretty good eateries - and they actually pull off some retail up there, too! A nice trip is to walk through Mine's Falls up there from the outskirts of town into downtown Nashua, grab a bite to eat, then hike back. Just don't go anywhere too nice after that walk, or eat so much you need to roll back! It won't be until Lowell finishes the Greenway that we will have a comprable experience available to us.

I've always wanted to go to Surf's but never have. I like Joe Fish in suburban North Andover, but it's not a fancy restaurant. Again - a shame that that one belongs to the Lawrence area and not us, but we can't have them all.

I don't know you, but I like you Peter Rollins!

Great fresh fish and fried calamari at Burton's Grill in North Andover...a little pricey but always good!

Thanks Jeannie.

I enjoy the calamari at Viet Thai (often) and Ricardo's (when celebrating).

Peter

I agree that there are a lot of great restaurants in DTL. But I have to say, the objections by Mr. Rollins to heading out of town to dine on occasion seem a bit xenophobic.

Nashua isn't some foreign land. It's a town just up the river, and basically part of the same economy and culture. Just as DTL strives to grow by drawing in consumers from neighboring towns, Lowellians need not be an island unto themselves in terms of their patterns of consumption.

Broaden your horizon's Peter! If you decline to frequent establishments beyond city limits, I shudder to think of all the great gastronomical experiences you will miss.

Besides, if Nashua is too far inland for seafood, and you insist on only supporting DTL restaurants (which according to my map is not much closer to the ocean), then I guess you are never going to eat seafood eh?

Alright Sebastian,

I'm so sure I'm missing the greatest meals of my life by not going to New Hampshire, Gilchrist.