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A Pit Stop At The Grafton Grill

Grafton Grill now open in Grafton, MA

Grafton Grill, located at 10 Bridge Street, is the newest addition to North Grafton. Their mission is to help their customers eat, drink and gather by disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with good friends and family.

Fish Tacos with El Brazo Albarino from Grafton Grill in Grafton, MA
Fish Tacos with El Brazo Albarino from Grafton Grill in Grafton, MA

Owners Lori and Steve Belfiore, along with Chef Welton Carmo have completely transformed what was once Bridge Street Bistro into a dining destination for all ages. The floor to ceiling windows in the dining room attract so much natural light and the modern, stainless steel décor in the bar area make for a great spot to watch the game while enjoying delicious food and drinks.

Their forte is American style food and they’ve got some mouthwatering menu items to show for it; Shrimp Spring Rolls (8.50) , Sweet Potato Salmon (19.00), Zucchini Noodles (14.00), and Nutty Scallops (20.00) just to name a few!

Not only is their food menu out of the box but their drink list is a crowd pleaser too. Great local beers and ciders such as Wormtown Brewery, Jacks Abby and Lookout Farm fill the list along with unique wines such as an Albarino and a Sparkling Pinot Grigio from Global Wines, Inc.

Pairing recommendations:

Sfizio Sparkling Pinot Grigio (Italy) paired with the Crispy Calamari or Fried Green Tomatoes. Yes, you read correctly, a bubbly Pinot Grigio! This wine is a must try and compliments most appetizers or all by itself.

El Brazo Albarino (Spain) paired with the Fish Tacos, Seafood Risotto or Grafton Grill Chopped Salad. My coworker enjoyed a glass of with the Fish Tacos (14.50); tilapia with a red cabbage slaw and sour cream cilantro sauce. This crisp and clean white wine is a great companion to seafood and salads.

The Grafton Grill Wine List
The Grafton Grill Wine List

Sfizio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) paired with the flatbread pizza, burger or pasta dish of your choice. I enjoyed a glass with the Grafton Grill Burger (12.00); a sirloin burger topped with sweet potato hat, cheddar cheese, avocado, and spicy aioli. It was a perfect pair!

Wormtown Be Hoppy paired with the Nacho Potato Chips, Steak Tips or Filet Mignon. IPA’s go great with salty, crispy or grilled meals so you’ll have no problem finding some great options on the menu to choose from.

Lookout Farm Cider paired with the Apple Harvest Salad, Roasted Pear & Prosciutto flatbread or Nutty Scallops. Pairing this hard cider with a fruit-forward salad or light seafood dish will compliment both the drink and the entrée.

Next time you’re passing by Pecorino Cheese Shop for your vino and cheese essentials or Anzio’s for a slice of authentic brick oven pizza, drive a mile and a half down the road and give the new kids on the block, Grafton Grill, a chance to show you what they have to offer!

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Mexican Caesar Salad and Fish Taco from Mezcal Tequila Cantina

Salad and Fish Taco from Mezcal Tequila Cantina on Major Taylor Boulevard in Worcester, MA

Salad and Fish Taco from Mezcal Tequila Cantina on Major Taylor Boulevard in Worcester, MA

Mezcal had become a Shrewsbury Street staple since 2007. My husband and I would frequent their bar for their homemade guacamole, tasty libations, and of course, extensive tequila selection. Our only complaint…the lack of space. Sure, we sucked it up and sipped our drinks and crunched our corn chips shoulder to shoulder with other patrons, but did not stay long and quickly moved on to our next stop.

Mezcal’s new location will never have this problem because the space is massive, complete with a large, rectangular bar with built in high top tables, a giant dining room, and function room. Upon arriving for our monthly “Foodies” outing, I was thrilled with the space, decor, lighting…oh, and did I mention space! We were escorted to the function room, which was open to the rest of the restaurant, where we had our own private bar. I was quick to order the house guacamole and an ice cold Corona (with a lime of course). The guac arrived shortly there after and I dug in! The chips were crispy and the guacamole was fresh with a strong lime taste. I did need to add some salt as I thought it would bring out the natural flavors of the avocado and fresh cilantro. After indulging in an entire bowl of tortilla chips, I opted for a lighter fare for my dinner – 1 fish taco accompanied with the Mexican Caesar Salad with dressing on the side. The taco came with baked fish that was perfectly cooked, light and flaky. The salad was on the smaller side. I was disappointed that the lettuce was shredded because I like my salads to have large lettuce leaves, but enjoyed the toppings complete with chipotle Caesar dressing, cotija cheese, sliced fresh jalapeño, BBQ pinto beans, pickled red onion, tortilla crisps. The pickled onions were a nice compliment to the smokey, barbecued pinto beans, and the peppers and dressing added a punch to the dish. Needless to say, I consumed every bite! My husband and I will most definitely be returning, but next time, I promise not to spoil my appetite with too much guac – lesson learned!