Restaurant Owner Offers to Cook Christmas Dinner to Those in Need

Rose Saia will make a holiday meal for a select few from Acton and Sudbury at no charge.

Not everyone will be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner this year, but one Acton business owner will try to make it happen for at least a few families in Acton and Sudbury. Rose Saia, owner of The Local Table in West Acton, is offering meals to those in need ... specifically a Christmas dinner and cookies at no charge. "We’d prepare the meals and they could pick them up to re-heat at home, or, if it is someone who is unable to get to the restaurant, we could deliver it," she said. Saia was once a volunteer for Little Brothers and Friends of the Elderly. She would brink her kids to pick up a meal and visit with someone (a senior) for about an hour on Christmas day. "It was quite an eye-opener for them," Saia said, "and despite having done …

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Bites Nearby: The Local Table (Video)

This week's bite is in West Acton.

In January 2011, Rose Saia became the new owner of Savoury Lane. On Nov. 28, 2011, Saia decided to make a few changes to the menu and the dining experience. With this, she changed the name of her establishment to The Local Table. Dive into this Dish: The Corned Beef Reuben for $8.50.  Don't Miss: The Grilled Cheese Combo with bacon for $6.95 Cool Factor: Have a great sandwich and grab a local beer with it - Harpoon, Sam Adams and Wachusett breweries. Location: 251 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720 *Got a suggestion for us? Email me at Patrick.Clark@Patch.com.

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