80 Years in Business
Worcester’s iconic Boulevard Diner on Shrewsbury Street celebrated 80 years of operation June 14. The diner has been operated by the George family, with the third generation… Read more »
Chef’s Dinner
Armsby Abbey will host a chef’s dinner July 12 with Chef Damian Evangelous. The first hour will feature cocktails and a selection of local cheeses and other… Read more »
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
It looks like the happy hour may be returning to Massachusetts bars and restaurants. There is a bill before the legislature to restart happy hours. The venue… Read more »
McNally’s Closing
We hear from our North County spies that McNally’s in Westminster will be closing sometime this summer. This place has been a big draw for folks in… Read more »
We Are Sworn to Secrecy
We can’t tell you, but we hear that the Hanover Theatre may finally have a restaurant that will be opening in its new space. The Theatre just… Read more »
They’re Open
Several Worcester eateries have finally opened after a long wait by most of us. The Oak Barrel Tavern opened the second week of June at the site… Read more »
Volturno Expands Eastward
Volturno, the popular Shrewsbury Street pizzeria, plans to expand into Framingham later this year with a new location on Edgell Road, not far from the campus of… Read more »
Pinecroft Dairy Sold
Eric Pearson, owner of the Pinecroft Dairy in West Boylston for 36 years, recently sold the ice cream parlor to Angelo Vangos, whose family once owned Vernon… Read more »
More than just fire.
Fireflies in Marlboro has received permission to expand its patio seating area and add some fire pits and an outdoor bar that seats eight. Might be a… Read more »
So long, farewell.
Worcester’s Shiraz restaurant on Park Ave has closed after 22 years of operation. Shiraz was the last Armenian restaurant in Worcester and was owned by Jack Kochian,… Read more »
Baba in Sturbridge.
Baba Sushi opened second location at 453 Main St. in Sturbridge after being denied in Holden. In addition to the restaurant, there is a private dining area… Read more »
Upscale eatery open.
The Dead Horse Hill opened the first week of May. Dead Horse is located at 281 Main St., near the Palladium, and is co-owned by Jared Forman… Read more »
Don’t beat a dead horse.
Speaking of Dead Horse Hill, Zagat’s, the national bible of good food and restaurants, recently did a piece on Dead Horse Hill. The article discussed Boston restaurateurs… Read more »
Dianna’s opens.
Dianna’s Neighborhood Bistro opened on the corner of June and Chandler streets in Worcester during the first week of May. The place is owned by husband-and-wife team… Read more »
New, not vintage.
Shrewsbury Street’s Vintage Grille has hired a new chef. John Gremo is a graduate of Newbury College and the University of Nevada. He has worked across the… Read more »