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House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll

House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Entering The Fix Burger Bar I got the feeling of high energy, a little loud but very dynamic. This feeling made me want to grab a drink and have a good time with friends and enjoy life.

A friendly server asked us immediately upon entering if they could assist us. Our party had already arrived and were having a drink at the bar so we made our way to them.

Our table and companions for the evening was quite large with around 15 people.  The server assigned to us was likable and friendly, she was attentive but I felt some of the service with receiving our orders was a little slow the waitress apologized several times and told us the kitchen was overwhelmed (plus, we did have a large party in addition to the restaurant being full). I totally understood and the restaurant made up for the long time in receiving our order; I felt they did everything they could to make our meal enjoyable.

I am a huge fan of red sangria and was not disappointed when I ordered my first glass.

Being known for their burgers I had to order one. I chose the house grind combination for my burger with a focaccia roll and I chose to have it with blue cheese and crispy fried prosciutto. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it: “medium”.  I chose the veggie fries to go with it; they were a combination of summer squash, zucchini and eggplant. They were lightly battered and thinly sliced. An excellent choice if you do not want to go with the usual French fry option.

We had several appetizers brought out to us as we waited for our meals to be served. The Polenta “tots” or nuggets were amazing. Crisp and deep-fried on the outside with creamy polenta and cheese on the inside. The short rib nachos were another hit with shredded meat and BBQ sauce over crisp tortilla chips.

Overall, a fun place to grab a burger and a drink with friends.

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Roman Chicken from Rosalina’s Kitchen

Roman Chicken from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MA

Roman Chicken from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MA

Roman Chicken: Chicken sautéed with artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes and basil in a white wine sauce.

Blue cheese Wedge Salad: A crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with blue cheese crumbles, bacon and chopped tomatoes.

Atmosphere: Located on Vernon Hill, Rosalina’s Kitchen is literally a corner Italian restaurant. The restaurant is the second career for the owner-slash-head chef. This place has everything you would expect in a small hole in the wall – a cozy atmosphere, an unrestricted menu, and a nice warm smell that meets you as you come into the front door. The only thing that could be improved is the décor – it’s the kind of place that begs for local artistry or photographs.

Food: The food at Rosalina’s is what really stands out. The blue cheese wedge salad is an impressive mound of fresh produce – so fresh, it’s barely been touched by a knife. The Roman Chicken was commendable – the pasta was slightly al dente, which I like, and topped with a thin, buttery sauce which was just a little tangy from the artichoke hearts. I would have liked to see a few more selections on the dessert menu but the specials offered did sound delicious.

Price and Servings: I’m a fan of the inexpensive dinner that does double duty as lunch the next day, and Rosalina’s dishes did just that.

Waitstaff: The only hitch of the evening was our servers, who seemed to be a little put off by our large group. First, while we had brought our own adult beverages, and there were pitchers of cold refreshing water on the table, the wait staff was very slow to give us glasses. Secondly, two servers handled our table. While one server took orders from the other half, the second server didn’t take our order for quite a bit later. She must have run to the kitchen faster, though, because our food appeared first.

Review: The food and the atmosphere of Rosalina’s made up for the waitstaff awkwardness. I would come here for another go, but next time in a smaller group. And next time I’d try the house specialty, the homemade ravioli. Also, this isn’t related to our visit, but Rosalina’s gets extra points for offering pasta-making classes.