The Homesteader is pleased to recognize the following "hidden gems" in the Minuteman area!

Generous Heart
158 Boston Road
Groton, MA 01450
Phone: (978) 448-9477
Fax: ( 978-) 486-3456
Nominated For:
Great Selection; Quality Merchandise; Fun Shopping Experience
Experience:
"Perfect place to find unique gifts. Even though it's a small place, they're always getting fun new items."
miterbiter.com

Frank's Auto & Truck Repair
5 Railroad Street
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 263-0577
Nominated For:
Quality Service
Experience:
"Beautiful patio furniture. The displays make their furniture hard to resist."
Seasons-Four.com

Wings Express
464 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-894-9464
Fax: 781-894-8465
Nominated For: Superior Service, Great Selection, Quality Merchandise
Experience:
"Frank's Auto Repair is truly a hidden gem! This is one honest mechanic that you can trust with your car and not have to worry about being taken to the cleaners. Frank does quality work and has many years of experience. His prices are fair and reasonable, and he usually won't charge you to diagnose problems. Drop off your car and walk to the train station in South Acton!"

Little Pusan
83 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-5107
Nominated For:
Superior Quality
Experience:
"This is authentic Korean food. From the kim chee to the bim bim bop, ginger tea, and sizzling dishes through their soup meals, they offer unique food that satisfies."
LittlePusan.com

Nancy's Air Field Café
302 Boxboro Road
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-3934
Nominated For:
Superior Quality and Fun Shopping Experience
Experience:
"A gourmet breakfast and lunch place is tucked away at the Stow 'airport.' Not much action on the runways, but the atmosphere is great and the food is top quality. Things like scones or raspberry pancakes or some other exotic concoction is usually on the specials menu. If you have kids, there is a special area which families are sent to, which includes a big box of books and toys."
NancysAirFieldCafe.com

Salerno's Brick Oven Pizzeria
51 Main Street
Acton, MA, 01720
(978) 264-9006
Nominated For:
Superior Quality
Experience:
"Real Italian Pizza and great pasta dishes. Small dining area, but great for take-out. If you are having a party, order their party platters. They are delicious and a great value."

Stow Martial Arts
117 Great Road
Stow Shopping Center
Stow, MA 01775
(978) 897-5900
Nominated For:
Great Selection
Experience:
"This new karate school is growing in popularity because the instructors are great with kids and kids simply enjoy the classes. The seating area is set up so parents can watch the class and the kids are not self-conscious and do their thing without regard to the audience. They always seem to be trying something new to spark interest among the students, like special awards or contests."
StowMAC.com

Willow Books & Café
279 Great Road
Acton, MA 01720
(978) 266-0066
Nominated For:
Fun Shopping Experience and Superior Service Winner!
Experience:
"Willow Books is an independant bookstore that makes one question why the 'chains' can be doing well. There's plenty of selection, a nice kid's section, and a café for refreshments."

Window World of Greater Boston
344 Boston Post Road East
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508) 460-1200
Nominated For:
Superior Service
Experience:
"The salesman was a great help and very informative. We received our sliding glass doors much earlier than expected. The man who installed them was exceptional -- very courteous and timely. We were very satisfied and will purchase the rest of our replacement windows from Window World."
www.windowworldinc.com

Teresina's
13 Nason St.
Maynard, MA 01754
(978) 897-3914
Nominated For:
Superior Service; Quality Merchandise
Experience:
www.teresinas.com

Serendipity
63 B Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749
Phone: (978) 562-7756
Nominated For:
Superior Service; Quality Merchandise
Experience:
"I happened upon this store just before Xmas and what a find! Everything in the store is handmade by local artisans. The majority of the jewelry is made by the owner, and I have never seen such beautiful creations.The service is phenomenal and all the purchases are gift wrapped at no extra charge. I would recommend this store to everyone."