a friend in Manchester next week and I'm looking for a nice, but casual place to have lunch, and then another one for dinner.  Any ideas come to mind?  By the way, I'm flexible as to which city it is.

Thanks in advance for your help...

I agree with Carolina - The Puritan Backroom (dw highway, exit 9 off 93).
Also, Cactus Jacks on South Willow Street (in the bar back entrance only)
and also Billy's Sports Bar (Tarrytown road off exit 6 or 8 on 93) are all great spots.

Puritan is busy and a bit louder, familyish at times but food, pricing etc is great
Cactus Jacks (CJ's) is a great bar, super service, good food,,,sit at the bar
Billys can be busy or quiet - fun place - very good food too....

Have fun!