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.
City Bar and Grille opened tonight at 395 Chandler Street led by owners Al and Cynthia Soto. The space previously housed Cafe Espresso. Al cut his chops in Boston working for Troquet and the East Coast Tavern Group. Soto made most of the dining room furniture himself, with the exception of a row of seats salvaged from the Boston Garden. Tonight’s menu included honey smoked sea trout, pozole, and a beer braised short rib.
Mexicali Mexican Grill opened its doors at 225 Shrewsbury Street this evening. The sprawling space has proved challenging for previous tenants including British Beer Company, The Urban Kitchen + Bar, and Coral Seafood. Tonight’s opening marks the eighth location for Mexicali Mexican Grill, a franchise with additional outposts in Holden, Spencer, Ware, Webster, South Windsor, Natick, and Danvers. Hours in Worcester will span Sunday through Thursday from 11AM-10PM and Friday through Saturday from 11AM-11PM. Redemption Rock Brewing opened on January 26th just .4 miles away with a bring your own food policy. Timing is everything.
