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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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Steakhouse Burger

Steakhouse Burger from Joey's on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Steakhouse Burger from Joey's on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA

Burgers are a standard when it comes to American dining. In fact, even the average burger can be both satisfying and enjoyable without having to re-create the wheel. Joey’s Bar and Grill goes beyond its advantageous menu and has a small section dedicated to this American staple. With options like the Juicy Lucy it was hard to decide where my palate was going.

I am biased; anything with blue cheese is going to peak my interest, which is why I had to choose the steakhouse burger. Eight ounces of Angus beef topped with blue cheese, crispy onion strings, vine ripe tomatoes, crisp iceberge wedge lettuce, served on a brioche roll. I was not disappointed, the perfectly seasoned beef (a perfect medium rare) was almost secondary to the heaping pile of blue cheese. Topped with a lightly battered, crispy onion strings, the flavors came together perfectly to turn a standard into something more.

The side of pickles and the option for sweet potato french fries made this $10 dish a fulfilling meal. I look forward to returning to see if I am able to force myself to go beyond the burger and enjoy what my fellow foodies enjoyed. -LV