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118 opening a number of high-flying steakhouses, like the Smith & Wollensky that was housed in a Boston castle, his vision for Andover is more down-to-earth. "e space is versatile," Palmer says. "If you just want to come in shorts and a T-shirt and have a burger, come into the bar. If you want to dress up a little, upstairs feels a bit more formal. We tried to make something for everyone." It's not just the space that welcomes all comers—the menu spans everything from spicy hummus, topped with grilled shrimp and served with pita bread, to tacos and there is even a buttermilk chicken sandwich. Meat lovers will find the steak frites a treat at under $30, and a 14-ounce sirloin for under $40. And that's right about where the menu tops out. Because Palmer hopes the restaurant won't just be thought of as a place for special occasions, the prices are mostly in the $20 range, with many items even less, rather than the 40-dollar-plus range typical of a steakhouse. And families are welcome. "I have kids," he says. "I always design restaurants for families, too." Offering a place for families—one where parents can get terrific cocktails—is also a hallmark of Andiamo, which opened in Andover in August. "We saw a need for a great restaurant," says chef/owner James Rogers, Above, Smythe & Dove owner Marcus Palmer Smythe & Dove serves tasty comfort food such as buttermilk chicken sandwiches and steak frites.