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Craveworthy to acquire Papa Gino’s-parent New England Authentic Eats

Craveworthy Brands affiliate has reached an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE), the Massachusetts-based parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close by 31 December 2026, subject to standard closing conditions. The purchase will add...

Massachusetts · 1d
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Altamira Ciderworks, Mystic Cat pinball lounge, music with Jake Klar

We’ve got three tales of veterans returning to the scene, including a whole festival, because this weekend is Franklin County Cider Days, a great time even at a smaller scale than its previous largess. We head to one of the newest cideries in the area, Altamira Ciderworks, where two cidermakers alike in virtue are combining their powers in different styles of cider. We’ll get a tour of their burgeoning orchard and cidery in Gill.

Franklin County, MA · 2d
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A Scenic Country Drive Leads To Great Breakfast or Brunch At These 11 Massachusetts Restaurants

Breakfast tastes a little better when the drive there includes stone walls, river bends, and a road you probably would have skipped on any other morning. One Massachusetts stop serves meals inside a mill built in 1761, with a waterfall and covered bridge right outside. Another farm brings out its own maple syrup for an all you can eat breakfast on select spring and fall weekends.

Massachusetts · 2d
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Craveworthy Brands adds Papa Gino’s to its roster

Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands, a portfolio company founded by Gregg Majewski in 2022, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Massachusetts-based parent company of Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, marking its largest acquisition to date. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close by Dec. 31, were not disclosed.

Massachusetts · 2d
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Amherst residents connect with school superintendent, town leaders over coffee

Amherst residents had an opportunity to connect with local leaders Monday evening during a community coffee gathering at the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Mass. independent markets struggling as grocery strike threatens pre-Thanksgiving rush

“Our members are sending a clear message: Keep the pension or no contract.”. The warehouse workers and delivery drivers at Associated Grocers Northeast are on strike after months of failed negotiations, leaving independent markets struggling to keep their shelves stocked. More than 255 members of Teamsters Local Union 633 are...

Massachusetts · 1d

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Local catering company giving away free Thanksgiving dinner to one family

With Thanksgiving just weeks away, a western Massachusetts catering company is offering one lucky family the chance to enjoy a holiday meal for free.

Holyoke, MA · 17h

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Puerto Rican Flavor Meets Pizza At This Massachusetts Restaurant And It’s Quite A Combination

Bacon pizza on one side of the counter and tostones with chicharrones on the other is exactly the kind of menu combination that makes me stop and look twice. This Massachusetts spot leans into Puerto Rican comfort food with frituras, pernil, empanadas, and sancocho, while still keeping a full pizza menu in the mix. I like that it does not seem interested in choosing just one identity.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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This Massachusetts Pizza Lounge Gives Pizza Lovers A Reason To Look Forward To Tuesday

Honey and linguica on the same pizza sounded strange to me for about three seconds. Then I started thinking about the sweet, smoky, salty combination and completely understood why people keep ordering it. This old school Massachusetts lounge has another trick I love even more. You can order a pizza...

Massachusetts · 1d

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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A taste of home: The story behind Jenni’s Kitchen BISTRO

HOLYOKE — For Jennifer Escalera, the climb toward building a future on her own terms led her to open Jenni’s Kitchen BISTRO, where she has turned her passion for food into an opportunity to bring people together. “A girl who never went to college, who used to move...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market returns Nov. 21

NORTHAMPTON — Grow Food Northampton’s Winter Market kicks off Saturday, Nov. 21, as the Northampton Senior Center once again overflows with local food and gifts for the holiday season and upcoming winter months. The market will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 10 Saturdays through...

Northampton, MA · 1d

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BERKSHIRE FOOD EVENTS: The Chef’s Dinner Series at The Barn at Williams Inn

Williamstown— Chef Ron Reda started as a military cook before becoming the Chef at The White House, where he served in the Clinton administration for five years. These days, Chef Reda oversees The Barn at the Williams Inn. Those of us lucky to live in, or visit, the Berkshires, have a chance to spend an evening with Chef Reda at his “Chef’s Dinner Series,” a monthly culinary experience where unforgettable flavors meet a warm, inviting ambiance.

Williamstown, MA · 11h

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Many People Drive Past George’s Coney Island in Worcester Without Knowing It’s Massachusetts History

A neon sign shaped like a hand holding a hot dog has been glowing over one city street in Massachusetts for generations. The counter beneath it has served hot dogs with chili sauce since 1918. That’s more than a century of one simple idea done well. The wooden booths inside...

Worcester, MA · 8d

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This Middle-Of-Nowhere Connecticut Country Barn Serves The State’s Most Incredible Steaks

Nobody ever looked at a barn and thought, “That’s where I’m having the best meal of my life,” and yet here we are. The Steak Loft in Mystic, Connecticut is exactly that barn, and it’s been proving people wrong about barns for a long time.

Connecticut · 8d

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Eight Waterbury eateries, including a bowling alley, cited for serious health violations in August

Health department inspectors visited 37 Waterbury establishments that serve or sell food in August and cited eight for serious violations.

Waterbury, CT · 9d

WTNH

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Owner calls for change after racial incident at North Haven restaurant

NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — There was a scary scene this past weekend at the new Gas Burgers restaurant in North Haven, when the restaurant owner says a customer began hurling racial remarks at another customer.  The incident happened on Sunday. An African American man was standing in line at Gas Burgers waiting on his […]

North Haven, CT · 20h

Timeless Dishes

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Restaurant Owner Permanently Bans Customer After Staff Step In Over Racist Abuse

Imagine walking into a neighborhood restaurant to pick up dinner, only to find yourself targeted because of the color of your skin. No argument, no disagreement, just an ordinary moment interrupted by words no customer should have to hear. That is what a Black man reportedly experienced at a Connecticut burger restaurant on Sunday, November... The post Restaurant Owner Permanently Bans Customer After Staff Step In Over Racist Abuse appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

North Haven, CT · 1d

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The Charming Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts Perfect For A Relaxing Fall Evening

I’m convinced a plate of pumpkin ravioli counts as overtime pay. You’ve already clocked the hours, so why not collect?. Here’s my take: fall in Massachusetts hands you crisp air and early sunsets for a reason. They practically beg for candlelit pasta, a crackling fireplace, and nowhere else to be.

Massachusetts · 3d