WILMINGTON RESTAURANT NEWS: Frangos Chicken Fingers Opens, Michael’s Place To Reopen

Below is some of the latest news from the Wilmington restaurant scene:

• Frangos Chicken Fingers recently opened inside As Good As It Gets (35 Lowell Street). The restaurant, which also has a location in Woburn, is take-out only, and opens at 4pm each day, after As Good As It Gets closes at 2:30pm. The establishment’s menu — which consists almost exclusively of chicken fingers, french fries, texas toast, coleslaw and two unique dipping sauces — can be found HERE. The restaurant — whose slogan is “The Gold Standard in Chicken Fingers” — offers takeout through services like UberEats and DoorDash, and provides catering. (“Frangos,” by the way, means “Chicken” in Portuguese.) Follow Frangos on Facebook HERE.
• A Wilmington institution — Michael’s Place (110 Lowell Street) — will be reopening under original owner Mike McCoy. McCoy closed his restaurant more than eight years ago, but retained ownership of the property. Due to the economy & COVID, he’s had a difficult time finding a tenant over the past several years. McCoy recently told the Select Board he anticipates a re-opening to take place in approximately six months. Wilmington Apple anticipates speaking with McCoy soon about his plans.
• Cucina LaRosa’s (228 Main Street) announced on social media last week it will soon start serving alcohol. The Select Board already approved an all-alcohol license for the restaurant in May, and the process with the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission was recently completed. … Cucina LaRosa’s was featured in a segment on last week’s “Wicked Bites” TV show on NESN. The clip is not yet online, but keep an eye on the show’s YouTube channel. Luna Bristo in Salem, NH and Hot Doogy in Natick were also spotlighted in the episode.
• Wilmington’s 99 Restaurant (144 Lowell Street) is inviting all veterans and active duty military to the Nines for a free meal from its special Veterans Recognition Lunch Menu, with the purchase of an entrée, from opening until 5pm, this Friday, November 10, 2023. Veterans and active duty military will also receive a $5 off $25 coupon to be used at a future date through December 24, 2023. … From November 1-12, 2023, all Nines locations are raising funds for The Folded Flag Foundation, a nonprofit which provides support grants and educational scholarships to the families of fallen U.S. service members.
• Josie’s Bakery (2 Lowell Street) has partnered with several local businesses to support We’re One Wilmington this Thanksgiving season. Order a pie from Josie’s Bakery by Thursday, November 15, 2023 and Team Blue/ERA Key Realty Services, Damore Law, and the Eric Abenaim Team with Cross Country Mortgage will each donate $5 to WOW. Pick-up will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm, at Team Blue’s Office at 6 Middlesex Avenue. Learn more HERE.
• Tremezzo Ristorante (2 Lowell Street) is holding Brunch with Santa on Saturday, December 2, 2023; Sunday, December 3, 2023; and Sunday, December 10, 2023. Menu and seating schedule is in the flyer below. Adults cost $29 and children (under 12) cost $15. Call 978-447-5967 to make a reservation. Please note a credit card is needed to hold your reservation.