Community Corner

LaRosa Keeps It Innovative and Casual

This week's Meet Your Neighbor is LaRosa's owner and chef Paul LaRosa.

Name: Paul LaRosa

Occupation: Chef & Owner of downtown Andover's innovative & casual bistro:

Hobbies and interests: Entertaining, Sports & indulging in great food & wine.

Favorite Movie: All "Mob" movies, especially Scarface.

Dream Vacation: Figi; Staying in a hut on the water with great wine & company.

How long have you lived/worked in Andover? I've been in Andover since the opening of LaRosa's over two & a half years ago.

What is your favorite place in Andover? Barnard Street.... I heard they had a great Sandwich place!

Favorite local shop? Love all my neighbors but sometimes I crave a great appetizer and cocktail at the , a cold beer at or a frosty treat from ...basicaly the food joints.

How do you see Andover changing over the next 10-20 years? I would like to see Andover become a destination spot, where residents from other towns will come for our outstanding dining, amazing shopping & a charming environment.

Where would someone see you around town? Of course LaRosa's, but you can always find me on downtown's streets chatting it up with one of my neighbors!

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