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5 Best Restaurants in Worcester, Massachusetts You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Worcester, Massachusetts — a city where red-brick mills line the Blackstone, where the laughter of college students mingles with the wisdom of old-timers, where the scent of garlic, soy, and woodsmoke drifts through neighborhoods stitched together by memory and migration. Here, the architecture is a patchwork: triple-deckers, Victorian spires, and the gentle sprawl of new ambition. Worcester is a crossroads — of Irish pubs and Vietnamese bakeries, of Polish delis and Dominican grills, of artists, nurses, teachers, and families who gather in parks and on porches, sharing stories and meals beneath the wide New England sky.

Worcester, MA · 3d
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Trip to popular Massachusetts convenience store turns into $500,000 State Lottery win

You just never know when your typical trip to a Massachusetts convenience store can turn into a big State Lottery pay day as it did this week. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Jo’s Dime Trust of Worcester has claimed a $500,000 top prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$500,000 Frenzy” $50 scratch ticket game.

Massachusetts · 3d
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At old O'Connor's, a menu of legal troubles and $82K in owed taxes | Exclusive

(Correction: an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the status of the building.) WORCESTER – A mortgage lender is suing the owners of the now-shuttered O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, alleging, among other complaints, that they owe thousands in taxes to the city and are not doing enough to attract a buyer. The lawsuit is one of two being litigated against Kyle and Dennis Maxwell, the operators of Carlow Clove Inc., which owns the closed eatery at 1160 West Boylston St. The father and son duo took over O'Connor's in 2022 from Brendan and Claire O'Connor, who had operated the restaurant for more than 30 years . The noted restaurant shut down unexpectedly in March , a week before St. Patrick's Day, due to a damage from a burst pipe, the Maxwells said on social media. Since then, the once-bustling building has sat empty while rumors have swirled about who might purchase the parcel. During a recent reporter visit, the restaurant appeared frozen in time, complete with signage advertising the week's specials. Only a portion of the black wooden sign that reads O'Connor's was out of place, having fallen and now resting against the entryway. "I've heard all sorts of

Worcester, MA · 1d

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Come Hungry To This Little Massachusetts Italian Spot Where Portions Are Enormous

No indoor tables, but somehow this little Massachusetts shop still manages to turn out stuffed Italian subs, meatball sandwiches, Sicilian pizza, pasta dinners, lobster tail pastries, and cannoli filled to order. That alone makes me want to see how much food can possibly come out of one small counter. The...

Massachusetts · 6h
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Pierogi Lovers Are Missing Out If They Haven’t Tried These 9 Massachusetts Spots

A pierogi flight may be one of the best ideas Massachusetts has borrowed from the tasting menu world. Instead of choosing one filling and hoping for the best, you get a lineup of dumplings and permission to pick a favorite. That sent me straight down a very carb heavy rabbit...

Massachusetts · 3d

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The Cinnamon Rolls At This Massachusetts Country Bakery Are Basically The Size Of A Toddler

There’s a red barn in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and inside that barn’s orbit is a cinnamon roll that will make you question every life choice that kept you away from it for this long. The Apple Place is the kind of discovery that makes you want to pull...

East Longmeadow, MA · 4d

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7 Facts About Dunkin’ in Massachusetts

Dunkin’ started in Quincy in 1948 as a doughnut shop called Open Kettle. Bay Staters who stop in every morning might not know that, let alone other parts of the chain’s history. Here are the facts about Dunkin’ in Massachusetts that even regulars don’t not know.

Quincy, MA · 20h

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This Massachusetts Diner Serves A $10 Breakfast That Makes Chain Prices Look Ridiculous

A pancake that covers the whole plate is already enough to get me through the door. The fact that nobody here treats that like a big deal somehow makes it even better. The rest of breakfast follows the same idea. The ham comes in thick pieces, the plates are loaded with eggs, home fries, and toast, and the prices still feel surprisingly reasonable for Massachusetts.

West Springfield, MA · 1d

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This Massachusetts General Store Has A Huge Candy Counter And Shelves Full Of Nostalgic Surprises

One of the bathrooms at this general store has a one-way glass wall overlooking the parking lot. The other one has a jungle theme. Yes, the restrooms count as art installations here. Then there’s the candy counter, stocked with nostalgic sweets and modern treats side by side. Add fresh popcorn...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Drive To This Unassuming Massachusetts Diner For An Omelette That Will Blow Your Mind

Not every great meal announces itself with a fancy sign, a velvet rope, or a reservation system that makes you feel like you’re applying for a mortgage. Some of the best food in Massachusetts is sitting quietly in Watertown, inside a retro diner called the Deluxe Town Diner, waiting for you to show up and figure out what you’ve been missing.

Massachusetts · 5d

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7 Local Shelters And Rescue Programs Around Manchester, Connecticut Where You Can Make A Difference For Animals In Need

It’s hard not to feel something when you hear about an animal waiting for a safe home. You start wondering about its story and hoping someone will give it the care it deserves. And the people working behind the scenes deserve attention, too. Around Manchester, Connecticut, local shelters and...

Manchester, CT · 2d

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Gone forever: The 3 most beloved Connecticut restaurants that recently closed

Connecticut has endured another round of restaurant goodbyes, and this one reaches from a South Norwalk bakery café to longtime Italian dining rooms in Stamford and South Windsor. Together, these…

South Windsor, CT · 6d

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Every Thanksgiving Week, Massachusetts Families Pick Up Their Turkey Dinners From These 6 Old-School Restaurants

Some Massachusetts families never roast a single bird on Thanksgiving, and they are perfectly happy about it. Instead, they lean on a short list of old-school spots that have been feeding New England for generations. A few are colonial-era inns with fireplaces and creaky floors, while others are humble turkey...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 1d

WWLP

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Free All-American burgers for veterans at Friendly’s

Friendly's will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free All-American Burger entree this Wednesday.

Chicopee, MA · 19h

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Stop & Shop store sells winning $100K Mass Cash ticket

A lottery ticket won in the Sunday midday drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Mass Cash" game was sold at a Stop & Shop on Cape Cod. The lucky lottery player bought their ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 500 Route 134 in South Dennis, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Springfield’s newest bakery strives ‘to be a little different’

SPRINGFIELD — When Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its first bakery in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago, it was a good bet one would come to Springfield, and it has. Nothing Bundt Cakes will hold a soft opening at Springfield Crossing on Boston Road on Saturday, and a grand opening beginning Nov. 19.

Springfield, MA · 4d

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Bay State-Bred Celebrity Says Massachusetts Eatery Has Best Burgers In U.S.

Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?

Massachusetts · 1d

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Nov. 3 election, Sam Diego's restaurant sale, more: Cape Cod Times top stories

The Nov. 3 Massachusetts general election was the big news of the week, with Democrats flipping seats nationwide , including in one Cape Cod race . Readers also followed the latest on Sam Diego's Mexican Cookery and Bar closely, through two stories this past week. First came the news that the planned auction for all the memorabilia inside the restaurant was paused, as buyers emerged ahead of the restaurant's Nov. 14 close date . Then the auction was back on . Our weekly featured home for sale on Cape Cod, a $269,000 condominium in Mashpee , got extra attention this week, as did our weekly roundup of food news from around Cape Cod . Here are the four most-read stories out of the Cape Cod Times newsroom this past week. The fate of Sam Diego's Mexican restaurant in Hyannis The auction of “artwork and kitschy items” from Sam Diego’s Mexican Cookery and Bar was on hold in the early part of the week, because the owners received new offers to buy the Cape Cod restaurant after they confirmed in late September that it was closing. “I’ve got a couple who are still saying they want it, so we may see

Cape Cod And Islands, MA · 3d