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With the summer in full swing, Wachusett Brewing Company continues to offer summertime feels at Railers Sports Tavern’s Wachusett Brew Yard!
Located at 90 Commercial Street in downtown Worcester, the Wachusett Brew Yard at the Railers Sports Tavern is open Monday – Thursday 4:00PM to 10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 12:00PM to 12:00AM, and Sunday 12:00PM to 8:00PM. Coming off of a successful summer kickoff with live music, the Wachusett’s Airstream Trailer serves as the bar while guests can enjoy a lot more, including lawn games, live music, and The Tavern’s full menu! With live music every weekend, the Wachusett Brew Yard at the Railers Sports Tavern is the outside summer destination in downtown Worcester, MA.
Maddi’s Cookery and Taphouse opened their doors on Monday, June 18th at 11 a.m. Executive Chef Christopher O’Harra told Mass Foodies, “I am very excited to be a part of this new venture. Adam has built something very special here and we cannot wait for Worcester to be a part of it.”
Maddi’s Cookery and TapHouse brought out the buffalo chicken balls, stick e. bacon, and ‘wings which way’ to kick off their soft opening tonight on Water Street in Worcester’s The Canal District.
Maddi’s is owned and operated by Adam Hicks who is also the chef and owner of the Depot Street Tavern in Milford. Hicks attended Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in the corporate world of food service with O’Harra before opening his first restaurant in August of 2014. His latest venture, Maddi’s Cookery and Taphouse is located in the former home of The Perfect Game at 64 Water Street. Hicks feels that Worcester is the right city for his brand’s expansion. He aims to create an approachable atmosphere for patrons of all ages.
Decor includes exposed brick, a thick-sealed concrete bar, and handcrafted furniture built with reclaimed wood. Maddi’s features 20 beers on tap and an outdoor patio that seats 100. According to Maddi’s website, the opening menu includes homemade porketta ravioli, pulled pork and poblano meatloaf, and a braised reuben “handheld.”
O’Harra was awarded first prize in the people’s choice category at the 2018 Worcester’s Best Chef Competition representing Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole. He announced his departure from Flying Rhino at the end of March in favor of new opportunities at Maddi’s. O’Harra brings nearly two decades of experience in Worcester’s dining scene and has learned to favor creative and seasonal dishes that lend themselves to hospitable service.
Located at 90 Commercial Street in downtown Worcester, the Wachusett Brew Yard at the Railers Sports Tavern is open Monday – Thursday 4:00PM to 10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 12:00PM to 12:00AM, and Sunday 12:00PM to 8:00PM. Coming off of a successful summer kickoff with live music, the Wachusett’s Airstream Trailer serves as the bar while guests can enjoy a lot more, including lawn games, live music, and The Tavern’s full menu! With live music every weekend, the Wachusett Brew Yard at the Railers Sports Tavern is the outside summer destination in downtown Worcester, MA.
