2017's "Alien: Covenant" was very highly anticipated for me. Not just because it was going to be a fun horror film, but because the 'Alien' franchise, is one of my favorite film series of all time. Director Ridley Scott takes the handle once again with this film, fresh off the financial success of...

On Saturday, May 6th, Westford celebrated food and wellbeing with WestFest, a health and food celebration celebrated with an array of food trucks to support healthy lifestyle. Due to rain, not many people showed up. Hosted by Auntie's Sweet Shop and the Westford Health Department, WestFest was held from...

The Ghostwriter recently paid a visit to a small doughnut shop in Lowell. Located on 487 Westford Street, it is only about a fifteen minute drive from Westford's Main Street. Named Donut Shack, this shop is more of a bakery that sells savory pastries and drinks, but it is known for its many different...

Recently, the Ghostwriter had a chance to dine at Nashoba Pizza. When you think of pizza in Westford, you probably think of Westford House of Pizza, Papa Ginos, or Silver Palate.  However, one may not think of Nashoba Pizza, located on 66 Littleton Road in Westford. On the Chelmsford line, Nashoba Pizza...

Gene's Chinese Flatbread Cafe is a small joint located in the famous Littleton Plaza of Westford. They offer a variety of soup and noodle dishes, satisfying the tastes of those who enjoy Chinese cuisine. They work efficiently and serve quality food, and the people working there are kind and offer whatever...

Haute Coffee, the perfect spot for a morning cup or an afternoon study session, is a hidden gem in Concord Center. With its charming decor and a range of breakfast and lunch foods, this shop offers far more than just coffee.   Haute Coffee embraces the rustic appeal of downtown Concord. With brick...

If one were to approach any stranger in the tri-state area with seventeen to twenty-five years on his or her back, and utter a simple question about The Shins, he would be almost immediately greeted by a distant gaze of nostalgia. From tattooed Greenwich village hipsters, to Columbia University graduates,...

Beauty and the Beast is one of the most iconic princess movies ever. This is my favorite princess movie, and I was excited that after the Cinderella live action movie that Disney made this into a live action film as well. The modern version of this Disney classic gives the viewer more details...

Hidden in a strip mall nearby the bustling Chelmsford center, Brothers Pizza is a small pizza joint that offers an extensive menu seen in your typical New England Pizza/sub shop. Overall, the service, speed, and food quality make it one of the better hidden gems in the county. As noted, the location...

The Tavern in the Square opened at the Point, a new plaza in Littleton, MA in November of 2016. The upscale, yet relaxed dining space is perfect for anything from a casual brunch to a corporate event or birthday dinner.   The Tavern is known for its American fare, uses only the freshest, locally-grown, high...

The Olympia Restaurant is an institution of Greek food known by any Greek person, or friend of one, this side of the state. Going back to the 50's, it has brought the flavors of Lowell's Greek immigrants to the main stage, not to mention the famous Zorba Music Hall next door showing musical acts (and...

2016’s Moonlight, released limited November 18, but wide released February third, so I was not able to see it until then, could be regarded as "the little movie that could". Director Barry Jenkins has only directed one other film before Moonlight, called Medicine for Melancholy back in 2008. The...