THEORY IN THE NEWS

Terrell Wilson (left) and Matthew Lucas (right) are the new owners of Bar 25 in Ayer after winning a contest in July.

Four months ago, Reza Rahmani told MassLive he was holding a contest to give away his 1920s speakeasy-style bar — Bar 25 — in Ayer, for free.

By Marley Smith July 11, 2025
Terrell Wilson found himself struggling to describe his style of cooking when interviewing for jobs soon after finishing culinary school. He came up with the ravioli theory, the idea that every culture has its own version of ravioli.