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<topic>
  <id>141191</id>
  <title>Has anyone tried the Emerald Rose in Billerica???</title>
  <published_at>Sat Aug 11 12:29:50 -0700 2001</published_at>
  <post_count>3</post_count>
  <board>
    <id>12</id>
    <name>Boston Area</name>
  </board>
  <posts>
    <post>
      <post>
        <level>0</level>
        <id>754463</id>
        <content>I've driven by this place several times now and was wondering how it was.</content>
        <published_at>Sat Aug 11 12:29:50 -0700 2001</published_at>
        <parent_id></parent_id>
        <user>
          <id>0</id>
          <name>Edible Ed</name>
        </user>
      </post>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>754709</id>
      <content>Hi, I live in Billerica and am guilty of eating out probably 3-4 nites a week.  I prefer anything from upscale to casual, but always want quality food.  The Emerald Rose is very pretty in the inside...nice quality food.  Prices range from Approx. $6 for a sanwich to $9 to$20 for some entrees.  They also have some nice appetizers.  I love baked brie and they serve it with fruit chutney and toasted french bread. They also have a nice hot spinach/artichoke dip, potato skins, homemade potato chips, chowders, etc. Its a Very nice bar atmosphere for those of us to don't do the 99 scene.  There is also a restaurant side.  They do have some traditional Irish fare such as Shephard's Pie; Banger's &amp; Mash, Lamb Stew, Fish &amp; Chips.  Then they have some fish, chix, beef entrees, all prepared in quality fashion.  I would like to see it lean a little more towards Irish fare.  Their Corned Beef is the basic "red" and not traditional Gray.  But you can't be all things to all people and overall, its a very nice place.  </content>
      <published_at>Sat Aug 25 13:36:18 -0700 2001</published_at>
      <parent_id>754463</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>0</id>
        <name>Jpepin</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>755453</id>
      <content>I have eaten there a few times. At lunch there is a substantial 30-40 something business crowd. The menu is varied and somewhat refined. White table clothes and cloth napkins, decent wine list. The prices are reasonable - between 10-20 dollars for lunch.
 
There is a small terrace for outside dining when the weather is nice. They also have a bar at the entrance, which I have not tried.In my opinion this place is pretty good.  I wouldn't hesitate to have a business lunch there or to go for a quiet meal with friends. I have never seen any children there.</content>
      <published_at>Mon Oct 15 15:35:20 -0700 2001</published_at>
      <parent_id>754463</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>0</id>
        <name>laure</name>
      </user>
    </post>
    <post>
      <level>1</level>
      <id>755574</id>
      <content>It's the best place to go in or around Billerica.  It has turned into a crowded place to be on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.  Get there early if you want to sit (by 8:00).  Most bands don't play as much Irish music as they could/should.  Occasionally they have entertainment there that does 80 - 90% Irish music, but most of them play less than 50%.  Definitely try...just don't sit in my seat!</content>
      <published_at>Fri Oct 19 17:08:43 -0700 2001</published_at>
      <parent_id>754463</parent_id>
      <user>
        <id>0</id>
        <name>Andy</name>
      </user>
    </post>
  </posts>
</topic>
