Category: Casual Eats

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a quick bite to eat at the bar or sitting down to relax without the fanfare associated with white linen and fancy wine menus, Casual Eats takes a look at all of the food that can be enjoyed when you’re able to sit back and unwind.

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Burger Special at Livia’s Dish

Burger Special at Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Burger Special at Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MAI was looking forward to our Foodies visit to Livia’s Dish as I had heard great things about it from friends in the past but had yet to make it out that way. One thing they mentioned specifically was the Wednesday night $5 burger special. With homemade fries included, this sounded like a steal. When I realized that our visit was on a Wednesday night, my meal choice was obvious – though the rest of the small but creative menu was very tempting! I went with the burger special and added bacon and chipotle mayo for a small additional cost. When the burger arrived I was very pleased with my decision. The roll was perfectly browned and appeared house made, which was later confirmed by our server. The burger was juicy though cooked a bit more than my requested medium. The bacon and chipotle sauce added flavor while the lettuce added crunch. Once I tried the fries I was really kicking myself for not checking out the special sooner. They were shoestring style and crispy just the way I like them. Bits of skin added color and flavor (and vitamins!). My neighbors at the table agreed, these fries were winners. I was very pleased with my dinner choice and would definitely go back to this family run local business with expectations for another delicious meal.

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Cave Man Pizza from Corner Grille

Caveman Pizza from Corner Grille on Pleasant Street in Worcester, MA

Cave Man Pizza from Corner Grille on Pleasant Street in Worcester, MAWhen looking for a great pizza in Worcester, look no further than the Corner Grille. In an extremely underwhelming and unassuming location on Pleasant Street, if you blink, you may miss this postage stamp of a pizza joint. But don’t let that be a deterrent to a potential hungry, pizza loving customer. This tiny place is cranking out some wonderfully tasty pies, with characters and flavors that are fitting for the venue and it’s lively owners and operators. With various modern and classic décor in the cozy space, it felt like a busy kitchen you might see around the holiday times with family…the fresh smell of baked goods and fresh pizza wafting through the air.

When deciding which pizza to choose for dinner, I decided to get the Cave Man pizza which comes with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, bacon, mushrooms, onions, peppers and cheese. When the pizza arrived at our table, it was a perfect 14″ square of thin crust perfection. The smell of the combination of meats was intoxicating. The pizza was thin but the crust was crunchy and flavorful. Even though there were a lot of toppings in the pie’s description, it wasn’t overdone. The balance between spicy, salty and texture was just right. You need to eat the pizza quickly however, due to the thinness of the crust, the pizza did start to become cold the longer it sat on the table. Another perk of this quirky little pizza spot was that it was BYOB and it was encouraged by the staff! They even offered to run across the street to purchase beer or wine for their diners. Between the ambiance, décor, the at-home smells and killer pizzas, and great service, I will be frequenting the Corner Grille in the future to get my pizza fix…everyone in the city should check it out as well!