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08.08 Drinks are on us!

Here’s To You, Designated Driver By Dan Saberhagen Picture this. You’re all set to get your drink on and have a night to remember. Your boss is on your case, your love interest just left you and the Red Sox got swept by the Yanks (the horror!). It’s time to get the alcohol flowing and drink away the [...]

07.08 Worcester Diners

By Paul Giorgio Central Massachusetts appears to be the center of the diner universe. Maybe that’s because one of the 10 companies in the United States that built diners was located in Worcester. The Worcester Lunch Car Company operated from 1906 to 1961, first on Franklin Street and later moved over to Southbridge Street. During this time, they built 651 diners. [...]

07.08 DESTINATION DINING - Grand Event Weekend at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods

September 26-28, the newly opened MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be hosting the third annual Food & Wine Festival, sponsored by Food & Wine Magazine. Celebrity chefs David Burke, Tom Colicchio, Guy Fieri, Ingrid Hoffmann, Jacques Pépin and Michael Schlow will be joined by more than 50 additional celebrated chefs from award-winning national and regional restaurants and highly acclaimed wine [...]

07.08 Worcester’s BYOB Restaurants

By Paul Giorgio With the sputtering economy and summer in full swing, it’s a good time to take a look at some of Worcester’s BYOB restaurants, otherwise known as Bring Your Own Bottle. In short, these are places that don’t have a liquor license but do allow you to bring in your own liquor. Some may charge a [...]

06.08 12 Crane

Perfect blend of brew, food, & fun By Lauren Koblara Southbridge has a new hotspot. The Flatiron District is home to the 12Crane complex, an old supply house that’s been recreated into the [...]

03.08 Meet Mark Oldman

Wine Aficionado and Award-winning Author By Paul Giorgio Mark Oldman is the featured speaker at the New York Wine Expo to be held March 7th and 8th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Oldman was also the keynote speaker at this year’s Boston Wine Expo, held at the World Trade Center in February. [...]

02.08 DESTINATION WINING

The New York Wine Expo brings the greatest wines in the world to the greatest city in the world The New York Wine Expo on March 7 & 8 is a two-day wine exposition/extravaganza open to the public. Consumers will have the opportunity to sample more than 600 wines from more than 170 winemakers from around the globe during the “Grand [...]

01.08 DESTINATION DINING

MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS TO SERVE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN ICE CREAM AT NEW GELATO CAFE Gelato Cafe and Retail Store to Offer European Desserts, Sandwiches and More January 15 - MGM Grand at Foxwoods will be home to an authentic Italian Gelato Cafe and adjoining retail store when the resort casino opens its doors in May 2008. Owned and operated by MGM Grand [...]

01.08 Meet the Chef - Steve Champagne

By Paul Giorgio Name: Steve Champagne Age: 44 Education: Graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts; also has a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Central New England College. Current Position: Executive Chef, Niche Hospitality Group, owners of Block 5 Bistro, Bocado, & Mezcal Prior Restaurant Experience: Executive Chef Struck Café; staff, 111 Chop House and The Sole [...]

12.07 DESTINATION DINING

MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS WILL REDEFINE CASUAL FINE DINING IN NEW ENGLAND The Market Place at MGM Grand at Foxwoods to Showcase Six Distinct Gastronomic Experiences MASHANTUCKET, CT (December 7, 2007) – MGM Grand at Foxwoods will bring new meaning to the world of casual fine dining in New England when the hotel debuts this spring. Inspired [...]

11.07 DESTINATION DINING

212, My New (Culinary) Lucky Number By Dina Hoffer If you’re like me, part of the holiday tradition has always been heading to NYC at least once between Thanksgiving and New Year’s…I am a proud New Englander and love our Massachusetts Currier and Ives scenes, but there’s something magical about spending a couple of days in the City… whether it’s to bring [...]

11.07 Hot & Now

By Paul Giorgio Court House spin-off. It appears that some downtown restaurants are doing better since the new courthouse opened. In addition, a couple of new places are opening up. The old Albrizio’s Deli is undergoing renovations and will open shortly as Z Deli. There is also a new deli opening across the street from the courthouse [...]

10.07 Hot & Now

By Paul Giorgio Green Bamboo closes. Word has it that Green Bamboo, located on the Worcester/Leicester line, recently closed its doors. Those of us who used to go there will miss it because it had some of the best Vietnamese food in the city. Also closing. The Pearl Oyster on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester closed its doors in the middle of September. [...]

09.07 Chef Lidia Bastianich

Bringing America Back to the Dinner Table By Paul Giorgio To those of us who faithfully watch WGBH Channel 2, Lidia Bastianich is an iconic figure. Over the years, the motherly Dion of Saturday afternoon cooking shows has become a fixture in millions of homes across America. She brings her homespun, old world charm to every episode of Lidia’s Table, [...]

09.07 Expensive Drinks, The Latest Craze

The latest craze around the country is the super premium drink. I’m not talking about drinks that just use top shelf liquor. These drinks go beyond the norm. For example, The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston serves the “Executive Decision” at its restaurant Aujord’hui. The cocktail is made with Hennessey Richard Cognac, Vya Sweet Vermouth and topped with a gold [...]

09.07 Hit the Deck

Outdoor Dining In Worcester County By Paul Giorgio As far as I’m concerned, there are only two things you can do with a deck. You can either build one in your backyard and then maintain it or relax and eat on one at your favorite restaurant. Since I’m more the sedentary type, I opt for the latter, and what better time to [...]

08.07 The Hot Dog Days of Summer

By Paul Giorgio What food says summer in Central New England better than hot dogs, the quintessential American food? Although hot dogs had their roots in German sausage, Americans adopted them so quickly and so completely that even President Franklin Roosevelt served them at a state dinner for the King and Queen of England during World War II. Today [...]

08.07 Sushi for Beginners

By Leeanne Griffin “Eat raw fish? You’ve got to be kidding me.” If you’ve never eaten sushi, chances are you’ve uttered this sentence at some point in your life. For the uninitiated, sushi can be daunting. But it can be a delightful alternative to pizza, burgers or even Chinese food. It’s low-fat, sophisticated and so beautifully crafted that it’s almost [...]

08.07 Do You Fondue?

By Leeanne Griffin Creamy, bubbling cheese, gooey melted chocolate, sizzling meats cooked to perfection in boiling oil. If those phrases don’t get your mouth watering, then…no fondue for you! Fondue does double duty as both the ultimate comfort food and as an entertaining party treat. Though it hit the height of its popularity in the 1960s, it’s making a comeback [...]

08.07 Blackstone Harvest

By Lauren Koblara It’s the peak of summer and time for farm fresh corn on the cob, juicy berries, and refreshing watermelon. Why not pack up a picnic and head to the beach? I know, you’re thinking that by the time you got through the aisles of hydrogenated this and trans-fat that at the supermarket [...]

08.07 Meet the Chef - Antonio Savino

Interview with Antonio Savino, Executive Chef of Opia 1541 By Paul Giorgio November 2004 - Worcester native Antonio Savino is the executive chef at Opia 1541. Located at 1541 Main Street on the Worcester/ Leicester line, the 65-seat restaurant opened this August, serving contemporary, Nouveau-American cuisine. The 21-year old chef opened Opia with his father [...]

08.07 Meet the Chef - Keivan Mizrahi

An interview with restauranteur Keivan Mizrahi By Paul Giorgio December 2004 - Keivan Mizrahi has owned several restaurants in Worcester. We recently spoke to him about his latest venture, Viva Bene Ristorante, which opened last month on Commercial Street in downtown Worcester, across from the DCU Center (formerly the Worcester Centrum). Pulse: Keivan, how did [...]

08.07 Meet the Chef - Scott Tessier

An interview with Scott Tessier of Shrewsbury Street’s Porto Bello Restaurant By Paul Giorgio June 2005 - Scott, a graduate of Newbury College- Brookline and the UMass Boston School of Hotel Management, has been cooking for 14 years, 11 of them at his family owned business, Porto Bello. Prior to joining his family, he cooked at [...]

08.07 Meet the Chef - Adam Towne

An interview with Adam Towne of Tavern on the Common By Paul Giorgio Culinary Program at New Hampshire College, but the 26 year old has been cooking since he was 15. He started off at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton and then did stints at Puffin’s, the Marriott in Westboro, and the Tatnuck Country Club. Pulse: What is [...]

08.07 Meet the Chef - Steve Champagne

Steve Champagne Block Five by PAUL GIORGIO October 2005 - Where did you learn to cook? Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and I studied at the C.I.A. in New York Where have you cooked? The Sole Proprietor, 111 Chop House & the Struck Café What is you favorite food? Sandwiches. My favorite is a Rueben. I also like the broccoli [...]