August is coming to an end, so you should experience the late-summer tastes found throughout Merrimack Valley. From wineries to restaurants to breweries, seasonal flavors and specials abound, so you’ll want to get out and experience them before they’re gone. Call up some friends and plan one last summer outing at one of these great dining establishments.
Fuse Bistro
Fuse Bistro in Lowell is the place to go for upscale flavors in a casual setting. It’s a great place for meeting friends to catch up before summer ends while experiencing the tastes of the region and the season. Along with daily specials, Chef Owner Scott Pelletier creates a seasonally changing menu. This menu is based on the produce purchased from local farms, so you’re not only getting the taste of the season, but the taste of the region.
Epigram Brew Co.
Breweries are great places to get a taste of the seasons, and Epigram Brew Co. in Tyngsboro has a rotating tap that includes seasonal beers. Hang out with friends and strangers alike while sampling seasonal craft beers and IPAs. Taste notes of tropical fruits, blends with lemon and blueberries, and golden brews that simply make you feel that fun, summer vibe.
For food, check out the specials as Epigram Brew’s weekly menu changes to reflect seasonal fare. You can taste delicious summer salads, lobster rolls, and even a sweet pizza topped with summer fruits. Pair your meal with a summer ale and you’ll have the perfect meal for the end of the season.
Forge & Vine
Seasonality can be upscale and refined, and is perfectly displayed at Forge & Vine in Groton. This restaurant takes inspiration from the region’s history and natural surroundings, so it’s no surprise that the cuisine reflects the seasonality as well. From flatbreads and salads that showcase late summer herbs and vegetables to seasonal seafood at the raw bar and grilled over the wood fire, you’ll experience a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses.
Rapscallion Table & Tap
Artisan comfort food meets craft beer at Rapscallion Table & Tap in Acton. Each plate is made to order in the scratch kitchen, with each dish featuring locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy a fresh summer salad or key lime pie for a cool, delicious treat to say “so long” to summer.
Pair the flavors of each season with Rapscallion’s own hand-brewed beers or select wines and cocktails. The seasonal cocktails include fruits and flavored liquors that inspire that summer sensation so you can toast to the end of August and the start of September.
Don’t let the end of the season go uncelebrated. Visit Merrimack Valley’s amazing restaurants and experience the tastes of summer. Order a beer, pick a dish, and get the freshest, best summer flavors New England can offer.
