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2020 MVMA Winners – Milestone (Longevity in Business)

August 18, 2020 by Terry Suzuki

We are happy to present the winners of the 2020 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Milestone – 5 Years
Seoul Kitchen
Seoul Kitchen is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Westford that captures exciting and authentic Korean flavors in a modern and welcoming setting. Featuring fresh and creative sushi served alongside craft cocktails, their dishes can be best described as bold and innovative, yet traditional. Their sushi is one of a kind — they use hand-selected fish from the local seaport to make delicious fresh items from the sushi bar.
142 Littleton Rd. | Westford, Mass.
EatSeoulKitchen.com

Milestone – 10 Years
Tuscan Kitchen
Inspired by owner Joe Faro’s travels throughout Italy, Tuscan Kitchen’s authentic Italian cuisine makes you feel as though you’ve stepped right into the boot. Tuck into a Fichi pizza with figs, rosemary, burrata and prosciutto, or go for the traditional rigatoni alla Bolognese. Want something lighter? They also offer delicious salads and meat dishes.
Burlington, Mass.; Salem, N.H.
TuscanBrands.com/Kitchen

Milestone – 20 Years
Farmer Dave’s
Farmer Dave was raised on Marsh Hill in Dracut, Massachusetts. At an early age, he began at Brox Farm in Dracut. After graduating from college, he worked with Ecuadorian farmers to improve their soil health, crop yields, irrigation systems, crop storage, animal health, and marketing methods. Upon returning 1997, he began leasing the Brox Farm, growing vegetables and flowers. In 2006, he purchased his own farm in Dracut. Farmer Dave plants a wide variety of long-term crops including apples, blueberries, raspberries and herbs. Visit his website to learn more about Farmer Dave and their popular CSA program.
437 Parker Rd. | Dracut, Mass.
FarmerDaves.net

Milestone – 30 Years
Enterprise Bank
When it first opened, Enterprise Bank quickly gained a reputation for providing full-service banking to community residents and businesses. With success came growth. Headquartered in Lowell, Enterprise Bank now has branches throughout the Merrimack Valley and continues to advance its mission of kindling the entrepreneurial spirit.
Twenty-Five Branches Throughout The Region, with a North Andover Location Opening Soon
EnterpriseBanking.com

 

Milestone – 40 Years
Flowers by Steve
Step into a floral paradise at Flowers by Steve’s Haverhill store. Steve’s can create specialized arrangements for weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions. Established in 1975, they offer everything from classic roses to exotic bouquets. Flowers by Steve can tailor arrangements to your requests. Find the perfect bouquet for your favorite person with the help of the expert designers at Steve’s.
14 Cross Rd. | Haverhill, Mass.
FlowersbySteveInc.com

Milestone – 50 Years
Harrows Chicken Pies
Harrows Chicken Pies are still made the same way they were in the 1930s, with slow-cooked chicken and rich homemade gravy. You can either call ahead to pick up a piping hot, ready-to-eat chicken pie, or pick up a cold one to bake at home. The pies are available in four different sizes, ranging from 1-6 servings. No matter what size your family is, Harrows can accommodate. Besides the chicken pie, Harrows also sells dessert pies such as apple and blueberry. On top of that they also sell a variety of sides to complement your meal.
436 Broadway | Methuen, Mass.
ChickenPie.com

Milestone – 75 Years
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Built after World War I to honor veterans, Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an ideal venue for concerts, family shows, conferences, conventions, trade shows, corporate seminars and much more, the 2,800-seat venue was constructed in 1922. Famed as the location of the Golden Gloves boxing tournament (Rocky Marciano began his career at the LMA) and Lowell Irish Festival, the building is a critical part of Lowell’s legacy that continues to provide a home for entertaining and educating area residents.
50 E. Merrimack St. | Lowell, Mass.
LowellAuditorium.com

Milestone – 100 Years
Shaw Farm
While the Shaw family’s farm business is over 100 years old, their history as farmers goes back further. When the king of England offered land to New England farmers in the 1700s, the Shaw family of Rhode Island moved to Nova Scotia before returning to resettle in Dracut. In the spring of 1915, disaster struck at the farm where Shaw was working, and an entire herd of cows had to be destroyed as a result of foot and mouth disease. The farm was sold, but Mark Shaw inherited its home delivery customers. This was the beginning of the M.L. Shaw and Sons milk business. From these beginnings grew the dairy business that has become central to our region’s agricultural history. In the ’60s, the family opened a farm store and would eventually move into ice cream production, which is how many children in the Merrimack Valley come to know of Shaw Farm and its legacy.
204 New Boston Rd. | Dracut, Mass.
ShawFarm.com   

 

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2020 MVMA Winners – Play

August 11, 2020 by Terry Suzuki

We are happy to present the winners of the 2020 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Live Music Venue
Lowell Folk Festival
Music lovers rejoice! Although this year’s event has been canceled, the Lowell Folk Festival will be back next July with three days of nonstop tunes. Along with music from around the world, enjoy craft demonstrations and ethnic food stalls situated throughout Lowell’s downtown. Watch street performers, let the kids run free in the family activity area and dance the night away.
Lowell, Mass.
LowellFolkFestival.org

Theater / Arts Venue
Merrimack Repertory Theatre
Merrimack Repertory Theatre has been Merrimack Valley’s professional theater company since 1979 and is an integral part of Lowell’s identity as the cultural heart of the region. The company is a leader in fostering and celebrating new plays, frequently producing world and regional premieres, as well as working with its national network of associate artists on workshops and readings.
50 E. Merrimack St. | Lowell, Mass.
MRT.org

 

Family Fun
Lowell Spinners
Fans of the Lowell Spinners have watched many Spinners prospects climb the minor league ladder to become major leaguers. What’s more, the Spinners provide fun, affordable entertainment for the whole family. With a full slate of exciting promotions, contests and giveaways, every Spinners game is a memorable event. While the 2020 season has been delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19, you should still consider supporting them — their online store features nifty Mill City-themed apparel.
Lowell, Mass.
LowellSpinners.com

Museums & Galleries
Western Avenue Studios
Western Avenue is home to the largest artist community on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. The 5-acre complex and its varied brick mill buildings host 250 work-only studios, 50 live/work lofts, over a dozen teaching artists, the artist-run Loading Dock Gallery and the Onyx Room Performance Space. Visit during their Open Studios events to meet the artists and learn more.
122 Western Ave. | Lowell, Mass.
WesternAvenueStudios.com

Stop by next week for the winners in the ‘Milestone (Longevity in Business)’ category.

 

The 2020 MVMAs are sponsored by:

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2020 MVMA Winners – Home Chic

July 7, 2020 by Terry Suzuki

We are happy to present the winners of the 2020 Merrimack Valley Magazine Awards. This spring, the top picks in all categories were chosen by our readers via our online voting platform. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and congratulations to all the winners.

Custom Cabinetry & Remodeling
Blackdog Builders
Blackdog is a design/build firm started by Dave and Brenda Bryan in 1989. It was born out of a spare room and a beat-up pickup truck and has since grown into a world-class residential remodeling company. They consistently and efficiently build unique projects and thrive on the challenges remodeling offers. Currently, they offer virtual consultations, too.
Nashua and Salem, N.H.
BlackdogBuilders.com

Indoor/Outdoor Furniture & Accessories
Rogers Pool, Patio & Toy Co.
Rogers Pool, Patio & Toy Co. has been family-owned and operated for over 70 years. From chlorine to an expansive collection of product lines, their selection is comprehensive. They also offer a huge range of toys, both vintage and modern, including classic board games.
150 Middle St. | Lowell, Mass.
RogersPools.com

Home Decor
Mill 77 Trading Company
In August of 2010, the Bergerons found themselves “outsourced” from their corporate careers. Like many during that time, they lost their home to foreclosure. While searching for a place to sell what they couldn’t take with them, they came up with the idea for Mill 77 Trading Company. Mill 77 offers a variety of unique items, antiques, collectibles, custom-built furniture and home decor.
22 Graf Rd. | Newburyport, Mass.
Mill77.com

 

Kitchen Design
Jackson Kitchen Designs
In the market for a new countertop? How about freshening up the cabinetry? Ready to throw in the towel on your entire kitchen? Family-owned and operated since 1946, Jackson Kitchen Designs can help you love your kitchen again. Work with their designers to create a perfect space for your style and needs.
Amesbury and North Andover, Mass.
JacksonKitchenDesigns.com

Landscape Supply
M. O’Mahoney Company
Make your backyard your next vacation destination with M. O’Mahoney Company. Whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a professional, they offer stone and masonry supplies to help you build with confidence. Offering construction and landscaping products such as decorative stone, brick and pavers, visit the O’Mahoney showroom for design inspiration. Make sure to top off your masterpiece with their outdoor living products: fireplaces, pizza ovens and fire pits.
175 Market St. | Lawrence, Mass.
MOMahoney.com

Landscaper
Marty’s Landscaping
Marty’s Landscaping was established in 1997 and serves customers throughout the Merrimack Valley. Their landscaping services include mulch renewal and removal; flower, lawn, stone wall, walkway and patio installation; and hydroseeding.
167 Stedman St. | Lowell, Mass.
(978) 454-0100

 

Stop by next week for the winners in the first half of our ‘Good Eats’ category.

 

The 2020 MVMAs are sponsored by:

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