The Romeo group met for lunch this month at Stelios Restaurant in Billerica, MA, located at 239 Boston Road (Rte 3A). Go to http://www.steliosrestaurant.com/ for more info.
You can see some photos/movie of the group at the link …..
http://picasaweb.google.com/markryan312/Romeo22509
The waitress brought drinks after most had arrived. Some had soda, coffee and the beer special was “Stelios Own” Draft Ale. (Although the ale was dark, it tasted like light beer) and a good choice.
The Romeos in attendance were Bob Simmons, Jim Kearns, Jim Terlizzi, Joe Lapiana, Paul Girard, Joe Pignatiello, Mark Ryan, Peter Gabriel, Ed Deschuytner, Joe Loduca and Jack Tweedie.
Peter Gabriel arrived a little late and said he went to the wrong restaurant even though Peter worked in Billerica for a million years. Joe Loduca gave directions to Peter by phone since he doesn’t have a computer and razzed him about getting lost. Peter and Joe are constantly jabbing each other like father and son. Peter was Joe’s boss before he retired and then Joe became boss. You can see some of the hazing in the movie at the above link.
The waitress then explained the menu and said that the items listed as today’s specials were what most people ordered and were top choices. The menu listed a lot of good selections at reasonable prices (steak, chicken, lamb, fish, pasta). Stelios serves - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Since Stelios is a Greek restaurant, some ordered baked lamb with Greek salad. Others ordered pasta, steak and fish. Although Joe Loduca gave us a special dispensation for Ash Wednesday, some of us ordered the fish and didn’t take any chances !!! Soup or salad came with the meal. The fish chowder was great. Joe Pignatiello had some free coupons that allowed us to order some appetizers, (nachos and bacon wrapped sausages) .
The salads and soups were served along with rolls and butter as the conversations worked around the table. Shortly, the main meals were served and the portion size was quite large. I had the scallops and shrimp in a cream sauce over angel hair pasta. It was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their selection and said they would come back again.
The conversations were interesting as usual. However, it was hard hearing those at the other end of a long table. Jim Terlizzi talked a little about his trip to India, the northern part near Deli. Joe Pignatiello talked about a clot in his lungs and taking medication. However, the Doctor said he could go back to skiing but take it easy. Ed Deschuytner had his house sided with new vinyl siding and fiber board insulation and removed old cedar shingles. Mark Ryan may have operation on wrist for carpal tunnel. Peter said he also meets with another retired group in his neighborhood called the L-Street Gang. Sounds like the L-Street Brownie’s that take a winter dip in the cold ocean water.
Next month we are meeting on March 25th in the North End. Jim Terlizzi will send out details.
You can see some photos/movie of the group at the link …..
http://picasaweb.google.com/markryan312/Romeo22509
The waitress brought drinks after most had arrived. Some had soda, coffee and the beer special was “Stelios Own” Draft Ale. (Although the ale was dark, it tasted like light beer) and a good choice.
The Romeos in attendance were Bob Simmons, Jim Kearns, Jim Terlizzi, Joe Lapiana, Paul Girard, Joe Pignatiello, Mark Ryan, Peter Gabriel, Ed Deschuytner, Joe Loduca and Jack Tweedie.
Peter Gabriel arrived a little late and said he went to the wrong restaurant even though Peter worked in Billerica for a million years. Joe Loduca gave directions to Peter by phone since he doesn’t have a computer and razzed him about getting lost. Peter and Joe are constantly jabbing each other like father and son. Peter was Joe’s boss before he retired and then Joe became boss. You can see some of the hazing in the movie at the above link.
The waitress then explained the menu and said that the items listed as today’s specials were what most people ordered and were top choices. The menu listed a lot of good selections at reasonable prices (steak, chicken, lamb, fish, pasta). Stelios serves - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Since Stelios is a Greek restaurant, some ordered baked lamb with Greek salad. Others ordered pasta, steak and fish. Although Joe Loduca gave us a special dispensation for Ash Wednesday, some of us ordered the fish and didn’t take any chances !!! Soup or salad came with the meal. The fish chowder was great. Joe Pignatiello had some free coupons that allowed us to order some appetizers, (nachos and bacon wrapped sausages) .
The salads and soups were served along with rolls and butter as the conversations worked around the table. Shortly, the main meals were served and the portion size was quite large. I had the scallops and shrimp in a cream sauce over angel hair pasta. It was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their selection and said they would come back again.
The conversations were interesting as usual. However, it was hard hearing those at the other end of a long table. Jim Terlizzi talked a little about his trip to India, the northern part near Deli. Joe Pignatiello talked about a clot in his lungs and taking medication. However, the Doctor said he could go back to skiing but take it easy. Ed Deschuytner had his house sided with new vinyl siding and fiber board insulation and removed old cedar shingles. Mark Ryan may have operation on wrist for carpal tunnel. Peter said he also meets with another retired group in his neighborhood called the L-Street Gang. Sounds like the L-Street Brownie’s that take a winter dip in the cold ocean water.
Next month we are meeting on March 25th in the North End. Jim Terlizzi will send out details.
