David M.'s Profile

I had an awful experience with my previous insurance agent who didn't seem to care about me as a customer so I moved to Beacon about 5 years ago.  I had hoped to never have to "try them out" but when I was rear ended I had to make a major claim.

I was directed to make a claim directly against the other motorist.  Long story short, he lied about being pushed into me and it was a struggle to get anyone to answer my questions or calls at his insurance company.  Even after they determined he was not at fault, declined my claim, and went after my insurance company, it didn't make it any easier.  

I made one call to my agent at Beacon and everything was taken care of within 24 hours, in addition I didn't have to make another call, fill out another form, or do anything else.  Every time I go in there (a new car, updated registrations, or any other issue) it's always the same experience.  They have the answers I need and things are taken care of right away.  I really have no complaints.

Being Italian and growing up with grandma's cooking I am pretty picky when it comes to Italian food.  Lui Lui's is one of the places I enjoy going.  The food is very good and the portions are usually large, the smallest portion I ever had was likely what I "should" have been eating in the first place.  Prices are average for the area.

I can understand how the wait staff could become "overwhelmed" as it sometimes gets very busy.  We try to avoid weekend  nights after 5 and all weekends during Christmas season.  Wait times during this period are not compatible with two kids under 5.  But I have never had a problem with the staff and often receive outstanding service.  I should also mention, you can call ahead I think up to 1 hr (the larger the party the earlier you can call and still get away with it.)

Their specials are usually delicious and I tried their pizza (when I stole some from my son) for the first time several weeks ago; it was great.  The pasta and sauce is average, but it's a filler anyway.  The rolls are made fresh and their dipping oil has a good flavor, great when augmented with some fresh black pepper and crushed red pepper.

This is a great place for kids too.  They give them some uncooked pizza dough to play with along with the usual crayons.  I also noticed (not sure if this is a policy) that they often put us downstairs during "adult" dinner times with the other families.  While we miss the view, it's nice to know my son being loud isn't really disturbing that 3 year old at the other table being loud too.  (Parents can relate to this.)

This is one of the best options on the "shopping strip" in Nashua.  It's one of those places you feel like not everyone knows about despite it being right out in the open.  So we'll continue to enjoy this "hidden" gem and we hope you do too (just don't make the wait longer for us please.)

This is a great local sub shop and pizza place.  The pizza and subs are very good but so are the other items.  The haddock place is a favorite of my whole family.  They do have a dine in area which really only gets busy after town sporting events on the weekends.  They also serve beer, have plenty of parking, and a lot of local character.  I ding them one star for getting sub orders wrong once in a while, but they are quick to correct (and if they give you the wrong sub, you usually keep it).  The staff is also great to the kids and my son refers to it as the "place with the man who gives me a slice of cheese".

If you are local or traveling by, it's an easy stop right off of exit 34 on route 3.

Sullivan Farms is one of the best area ice cream shops.  While I rated it moderately expensive the portions are worth what you pay for and the quality is outstanding.  The kids love it too.  While it is at the intersection of two very busy roads and the parking lot is busy and dangerous for little ones, there is a field and seating off to the side.  A favorite is when the train (cargo) comes by and stops so the engineer can get a scoop too.  It really embodies the (disappearing)  "country" charm of the area.