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Among the new offerings serving up tasty plates are barbecue, donuts, coffee, as well as Greek, Thai, and Caribbean food.
While COVID-19 has restricted how many eateries operate - forcing some to close for good - at least nine new restaurants are making their way to Worcester. And at least three of these restaurants have already opened. The city is also considering a license application from a club that wants to reopen and serve food.
The new eateries add to Worcester's cred as a rising restaurant destination. The number of places to eat and drink in the city has grown significantly over the last decade. Worcester is carving a niche for itself as a foodie destination.
Below is a breakdown of new restaurants that have opened or plan to open in Worcester. If you know of a place that should be on this list, email kpalpini@dailyvoice.com.
New restaurants that have opened over the last several weeks in Worcester are:
- Doughnut Homies, Worcester Public Market in Kelley Square on Ash Street
- Suzette Creperie and Cafe, 126 Water St.
- B.T.’s Smokehouse, on Chandler Street
Restaurants that announced plans to open are:
- Fortissimo Coffeehouse, 250 Commercial St., told the Worcester License Commission the restaurant plans to open in late-September-October
- 24-hour Dunkin, 590 Southbridge St., was licensed to serve food by the commission in September
- Caribben Grill, 2 Chandler St., was also licensed in September
The restaurants that are still working through the Worcester license application process are:
- Foodbeat, (Mediterranean) 667 West Boylston St.
- One Way Bar and Grill, (Greek/American) 20 Millbury St.
- Thai Corner, 120 June St.
And one place is looking to reopen:
- 4th and 1 Club, Muskeego St., seeks to reopen and serve food. A license decision was deferred by the commission in September due to zoning concerns, the meeting minutes said. The club closed in September due to an "administration error," according to the business's Facebook page.
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