http://westfordforum.com/ Dine in, take out or delivery, in and around Westford en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:34:34 GMT vBulletin 60 http://westfordforum.com/images/misc/rss.png http://westfordforum.com/ http://westfordforum.com/showthread.php/246-British-Beer-Company?goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:50:37 GMT We went last night (8/13) to the BBC (http://www.britishbeer.com/local/westford/), with friends for dinner. We called ahead at 6pm (they recommended... We went last night (8/13) to the BBC, with friends for dinner. We called ahead at 6pm (they recommended this) and were told our name was on the list for a table, and it would be a 30 min wait. We arrived at 6:30 and were told again it would be a 30 min wait. At 7 pm we were told there were 2 groups ahead of us and it would be a 30 min wait. At 7:30 we we found out that the Manager had seated some 'friends' out of order and they seemed to have lost the sequence, and it could be another 30 min wait :mad:. At 7:45 as we were about to leave, we were called in.

They have outdoor seating and tables, and waiting would have been much more pleasurable if they could serve drinks out there. And those of us waiting for over an hour after our seating time, should have been offered some sort of compensation.

We were seated in the rear, by the kitchen. The table was high (bar stool height), narrow and difficult to get in and out of. The area would be better served with a bar table and stools.

The Room was VERY cool, in spite, of the crowd, so bring a sweater or sweatshirt. There is a fireplace, it appeared to be gas, but none of the staff knew if it was a 'working' fireplace. If LIT, this will be nice in the cooler weather.

The lighting needs to be worked on.... initially quite bright, then it was turned down so low that you could not see anything including the menu, but after a number of complaints, it was turned up a little more :cool:

Our waitress, Tina, was very friendly, knowledgeable and fast. She truly made this feel like a 'Pub' experience.:)

The beer choices were excellent, too many if you were not knowledgeable about beer. BUT Tina offered to bring 'samples' of any draught beer we wanted to try out. So it may take many, many visits to find out which will become 'our' favorites.

We all had different sandwiches: Steak, Roast Beef, Chicken, and a Hamburger. The rolls and their prep were excellent, cooked to perfection, seasoned just right. Malt Vinegar for the 'Chips' was right on the money. We were surprised that they did not have fresh horseradish for the Roast Beef. The 'chips' were more the American French Fry, but again cooked perfectly.

We did not try a dessert, but the menu was limited to cakes. We would like to see some more traditional fare... some puddin' perhaps :D ?

Oh, last thing... Prices were reasonable.

All in all..... overlooking the wait, the temperature, and the lighting problems... which should be able to be worked out in time. The atmosphere, our waitress, the food and the drink will make us come back for a second try. This COULD be a very nice addition to Westford. ]]> Restaurants Brad http://westfordforum.com/showthread.php/246-British-Beer-Company http://westfordforum.com/showthread.php/245-Taza-Mediterranean-Bar-and-Grille?goto=newpost Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:46:53 GMT Exciting times. Westford is back on the map, and for more than just ice cream and goofy golf.

Did someone say "belly dancing"?" I doubt that the words "Westford" and "Belly Dancing" have been uttered together from the time Prince Henry first set foot in Westford to the present day. But with the opening of Taza we indeed have something new in town.

We ate here last night, at Taza, a new restaurant which opened up on Rt 110 in the Westford Plaza strip mall.

It is a small restaurant, maybe 10 tables and bar with seating for another 4. We went for dinner, though they also serve lunch.

Menu was Mediterranean, in the broader sense. So not just Lebanese, or southern Italian, but a celebration of various cultural traditions.

We started with the sangria and a watermelon basil martini. For appetizers we had bell peppers stuffed with herbed goat cheese, and a mezza platter of houmus, tabouleh, olives, feta and babaghanous, with pita. Although these are ordinary dishes that you can get at any middle eastern fast food place, Taza's rendition was extraordinary. This was an interpretation of these dishes by a talented chef, with a twist on each dish, like the roasted peppers in the houmus.

We followed that by salads, a Nicoise salad and a house salad with mango and ricotta salata. Again, very fresh, very good.

Half way through the salads the ambience changed. The lights dimmed and the entertainment began. The belly dancer did 3 or 4 dances, involving veils, a scimitar and zills (finger cymbals) though not all at once, working her way among the tables. The performance ended when the manager entered the room and threw a handful of $1 bills at her and started clapping as they fell to the floor. This was all outside of my experience, and I wasn't quite sure what to do at that point. I applauded, as did the others in the restaurant, but I wasn't sure if that was a signal that I was supposed to throw money at the dancer as well. Honestly, I'm not quite confortable money at women, especially with my wife watching. In any case, this lead to a spirited debate on what the etiquette in this situation was.

After the salad, we were nearly full. If I had room I would have tried an entree like the tumbet, a Mallorcan casserole, something like their version of ratatouille. So we went straight for dessert. I had a thick decadent chocolate "pâté". Diane had something with berries and pastry. Very good ending to a fun evening.

With tip the bill came to around $80. So a bit on the pricey side, especially since it was a light dinner for two. But the food was very good. So it is worth checking out, especially if you like Mediterranean cuisine. For special occasions, is is nice to have a local place like this. ]]> Restaurants rcweir http://westfordforum.com/showthread.php/245-Taza-Mediterranean-Bar-and-Grille