Comfort foods evoke a healthy dose of nostalgia whenever you need a little warmth in your life. Worcester is teeming with comfort classics, ready to pick you up and take you back.
Da Lat’s Mi Vit Tim, or Duck Noodle Soup, is the perfect cure for a gray day. Enjoy the fragrant effects of this steamy treat. Comfort food is just as much about eating with our eyes as it is with our taste buds. A bowl of Duck Noodle Soup offers a vibrant pop of both color and flavor.
VIA Italian Table’s Crispy Pork Meatballs served with a sweet and sour glaze are a comforting snack after a long day at work. Order alongside a glass of the Boen Pino Noir from the Russian River Valley and slip into soothing reflection.
Armsby Abbey’s Mac n’ Cheese is a hearty reflection of the restaurant’s exclusive craft beer and farmstead cheese selections. This flagship dish is made with a world class IPA and then topped with rustic bread crumbs from neighboring bakery, Crust. Now, customers can even add bacon or jalapeños. (Mass Foodies reported that rumor has it that Mac n’ Cheese takeout will soon be available for the first time in the restaurant’s history.)
Track down the Say Cheese truck on one of its stops in and around central Massachusetts to enjoy the distinct pleasure of a gourmet grilled cheese. Order the Cheddar Monster made with cheddar, muenster and tomato, or class it up with the Figgin’ Goat, a melty concoction of goat cheese, fig paste, and fresh arugula.
Dacosta’s Arancini tastes as if it was crafted by your Italian grandmother herself. These saffron risotto balls feature a mixture of fontina and fresh mozzarella that will warm you from the inside.
Next time you’re feeling blue, remember that a little bit of Worcester love is just an order away.