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Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia’s Dish

Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Three Soft Shell Tacos from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Many of my friends had been talking about Livia’s Dish and the great meals that they enjoyed there with their family and friends.  Friends have been posting about their $5 Wednesday burger night or their Sunday Brunch. So I knew this months foodie night was not to be missed. Tucked away on the outskirts of Worcester, Livia’s Dish is a quaint house sitting right on Rte 9. Walking into the restaurant I felt like I was entering a friends home – such a welcome casual feel all around.

While we were there on a Wednesday night I thought about the burger but really was in the mood for something a little different. Though after seeing the burgers and the homemade rolls I might need to check them out on my next visit. They have a diverse menu but what caught my eye was something off of the bar plate menu – Three Soft Shell Tacos. While it was on the bar plate menu this was a good sized dinner portion of lightly crisped haddock. Loved the light crisp as it allows you to really enjoy the fish and enjoy a light meal without feeling too full.  The three tacos came on a stand that allowed me to easily grab each to enjoy without losing all of the fillings on the plate.  What makes fish tacos are the generous accompaniments – in this case a nice spicy chipotle aioli and spicy cilantro slaw.  I really enjoy spicy spicy foods so if that isn’t something you enjoy, no worries these were light on the spicy side, could have been a tad spicier for my taste.  Overall, great dinner, service and atmosphere.  The question isn’t when I will be back but what Sunday brunch will I be at. Enjoy!

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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.