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Crunchy Burger from The Fix

Crunchy Burger from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Crunchy Burger from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The recently renovated space formerly occupied by the departure of the original Mezcal to their new larger restaurant lends itself well to Niche Hospitality Groups latest venture. The Fix is a welcome addition to Shrewsbury Street offering higher end burgers, cocktails and shakes.

After reviewing the menu I opted for a fairly traditional burger called “The Crunchy” which was their house hamburger mix topped with fried prosciutto, a Parmesan crisp, potato chips and garlic mayo, mustard and pickles on a sesame roll. For good measure (and to add a little health to this burger) I opted to add avocado. The burger was a well prepared perfectly cooked top quality hamburger. The Parmesan crisp was the highlight of the burger served like a slice of cheese this baked crunchy Parmesan crisp was a guilty pleasure similar to when you make a grilled cheese and eat the cheese that has crisped up in the bottom of the frying pan. The crispy prosciutto and avocado also added to make this a great burger.

The one area that I think could use a little improvement would be the fries. The fries I had as well as the other varieties I sampled all seemed like they could have benefitted from a little more seasoning and being a little crispier. Overall The Fix is a great choice if you are looking for a gourmet burger. The staff was friendly and helpful and the burgers were worth the trip.

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Cave Man Pizza from Corner Grille

Caveman Pizza from Corner Grille on Pleasant Street in Worcester, MA

Cave Man Pizza from Corner Grille on Pleasant Street in Worcester, MAWhen looking for a great pizza in Worcester, look no further than the Corner Grille. In an extremely underwhelming and unassuming location on Pleasant Street, if you blink, you may miss this postage stamp of a pizza joint. But don’t let that be a deterrent to a potential hungry, pizza loving customer. This tiny place is cranking out some wonderfully tasty pies, with characters and flavors that are fitting for the venue and it’s lively owners and operators. With various modern and classic décor in the cozy space, it felt like a busy kitchen you might see around the holiday times with family…the fresh smell of baked goods and fresh pizza wafting through the air.

When deciding which pizza to choose for dinner, I decided to get the Cave Man pizza which comes with red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, hamburger, bacon, mushrooms, onions, peppers and cheese. When the pizza arrived at our table, it was a perfect 14″ square of thin crust perfection. The smell of the combination of meats was intoxicating. The pizza was thin but the crust was crunchy and flavorful. Even though there were a lot of toppings in the pie’s description, it wasn’t overdone. The balance between spicy, salty and texture was just right. You need to eat the pizza quickly however, due to the thinness of the crust, the pizza did start to become cold the longer it sat on the table. Another perk of this quirky little pizza spot was that it was BYOB and it was encouraged by the staff! They even offered to run across the street to purchase beer or wine for their diners. Between the ambiance, décor, the at-home smells and killer pizzas, and great service, I will be frequenting the Corner Grille in the future to get my pizza fix…everyone in the city should check it out as well!