Lo Kai Restaurant & Lounge in Dracut Is Closing

An old-school Chinese restaurant north of Boston known in part for its Polynesian drinks is shutting down.

According to an article from boston.com, Lo Kai Restaurant & Lounge in Dracut is getting ready to close its doors, with a note on its website saying the following:

After over 50 years in business, we are now announcing that the Lo Kai Restaurant will permanently close its doors this summer. We recognize that this news may come as a shock, but we invite you to come in and enjoy a pupu platter, a Mai Tai, or anything you would like before we conclude our time here on Lakeview Avenue....We want to assure you that this decision did not come lightly. Due to a number of factors, we have determined this to be the best course of action.

The note goes on to say that Lo Kai will close after business hours on August 8.

Lo Kai Restaurant & Lounge first opened in 1972, being a place to go for Chinese-American fare and drinks such as Scorpion Bowls and Mai Tais while also featuring live music.

The address for Lo Kai Restaurant & Lounge is 1655 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, MA 01826. Its website can be found at https://thelokai.com/

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Woah Nellies BBQ & More Opens in Dracut

 A new spot for barbecue has opened north of Boston.

According to a source (Aron Levy), Woah Nellies BBQ & More is now open in the former Geno's Diner space in Dracut, with a Lowell Sun article saying that the ribbon cutting for the Tyngsboro Road restaurant took place on December 2. The article mentions that the menu includes such items as brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, macaroni and cheese, ribs, root beer beans, street corn, cornbread, and more.

The address for Woah Nellies BBQ & More is 361 Tyngsboro Road, Dracut, MA, 01826. Its Facebook page can be found at https://www.facebook.com/Woah-Nellies-BBQ-More-102535328794251/

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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George's Cafe in Dracut Is Closing

A rustic watering hole in an out-of-the-way location north of Boston is shutting down after more than 70 years in business.

According to an article in the Lowell Sun, George's Cafe in Dracut is closing its doors, as owners Penny Dowd and her mother Blanche Mahaleris are selling the bar, which sits at the corner of Honora Avenue and Textile Avenue. The post mentions that George Papafagos, who was the great grandfather of Mahaleris's late husband Charlie, opened the place up around 1946, with the place including a pool table and a piano, according to another Lowell Sun article.

It is not yet known who might be buying George's Cafe, nor is it known what might become of the place, so keep checking back for updates.

The address for George's Cafe is 570 Textile Avenue, Dracut, MA, 01826.

by Marc Hurwitz (Also follow us on Twitter at @hiddenboston)

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