Category: Food News

Food News revolves around the happenings within the national Hospitality Industry and how it relates to the local restaurant scene. Here in the Commonwealth, the dining scene is vibrant and is influenced by—and sometimes influences—the national spotlight.

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Owners of Herbie’s and Lakeside Open Center Tree Bar & Grill in Rutland

Korean Short Rib Tacos
served on a corn tortilla with slaw, gochujang aioli, and pickled red onion.

Center Tree Bar & Grill is officially open for business on Main Street in Rutland, brought to you by the same family responsible for Lakeside Bar & Grille in Shrewsbury and Herbie’s Bar in Worcester. Co-owner Joe Kaplan invites guests to enjoy the restaurant’s spacious lounge which features a crackling fireplace and a 500 pound tree trunk salvaged from a forest in Western Mass by his brother and business partner, Ben Kaplan. The dining room offers a modern-rustic aesthetic including air plants and geometric light fixtures. Don’t miss the lobster grilled cheese topped with gruyere and a fried egg or the totchos served with braised chicken, scallions, crème fraîche, pickled onions, and hot peppers.

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Live from Hanover Theater—Anna MacInnis & Erin Hockey

This week, we’re on stage at The Hanover Theater with Anna MacInnis of The Baphomettes burlesque troupe and Erin Hockey who recently appeared in the female butcher episode of Chopped. Anna and Erin are womb-level bff’s. We hear their beautiful origin story and then discuss the difficult realities of friend-breakups. Sitting alone in a 2,300 seat theater makes honesty come easily. We cover body positivity, mean girls, and fat rendering. Photos by the talented Unity Mike Hendrickson (Best of Worcester nominee) and sound design by John Tonelli. Last chance to vote for us as Worcester’s Best Radio Personalities! Click here if you feel so obliged.