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Wagyu Burger Adds Flavor To The Hangover Pub Menu

Wagyu Burger from Hangover Pub in Worcester, MA

One the latest additions to the Worcester food scene, The Hangover Pub, located on Green St., abutting the city parking lot, was the latest stop on the Foodies group tour.  For those of you who are familiar with the space, be prepared to be shocked.  It has gone through a very cool transition.  The vibrant colored walls that display eclectic, energetic art, the industrial flare that transcends through the furniture and the mellow funk/rock music help set a comfortable, adventurous atmosphere.

Our group of 18 was seated in the back room, which if I had to guess could hold around 30 people.  We were immediately greeted by the owner, Jay, who welcomed us with a warm introduction and background into the pub and future plans, short and long term.   I have to say, this guy had a very genuine enthusiasm about himself, a real eagerness to do whatever it takes to please his guests.  It’s great to see that in a restaurant owner.

Ok, so the food….One thing I’m always impressed with is uniqueness.  For me, there is nothing worse than seeing the same old Sysco supplied standard menu when trying a new restaurant. The Hangover menu is anything but.  Every item has a flare to it.  I began with the Man Candy, a serving of about a half dozen thick bacon strips glazed over with maple syrup and brown sugar.  My mouth is watering writing this.  If you like bacon, and why would you be here if you don’t?  You need to try this app.  Fantastic!

For my entrée I chose the Wagyu Burger.  A thick and perfectly cooked burger smothered in Grey Hill blue cheese, baby kale, bacon-onion jam, brioche and a side of house fries hit with smoked sea salt.  I will say this, if you don’t love blue cheese, stay away from this burger.  The 1/8” thick cut of cheese was a bit overwhelming for my liking.  However, I am not a huge blue cheese fan.  I could appreciate where the chef is going with the other ingredients, so I think for those who love blue cheese, you will definitely enjoy this burger.

Our service was over the top.  Extremely attentive and with great personalities.

I’m very excited about the Hangover Pub.  With its unique menu and its cool layout, great service and an owner who has a passion for success, I think this is a great addition to the quickly evolving canal district.  I’ll soon be back.

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Poutine from The Hangover Pub on Green Street in Worcester

Poutine from The Hangover Pub on Green Street in Worcester, MA

After walking through the gauntlet of beards and flannel shirts at one of Worcester’s newest culinary additions we made our way to the dining area and were seated at a table in a room decorated with art from local artists. The owners and staff were accommodating and were very helpful in explaining the menu and their favorite dishes. The vibe of the Hangover Pub was fresh, hip, and the music and atmosphere was fun and light. After looking through the menu there were a variety of options and different dishes, but I had already made up my mind: bacon was going to be the theme for the night…

With bacon on the brain, I opted to start with the Man Candy which was four pieces of thick cut bacon with a maple glaze served in a cocktail glass. The bacon was thick and cooked to a firm, slightly crisp consistency and drizzled with a maple glaze. This was a great start to the evening. Feeling slightly guilty about my dining choices for the evening I opted to have a salad between my bacon appetizer and bacon main course. The Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Bacon was served in a large bowl with salad greens, Brussel sprouts, bacon, cheese, and a lemon vinaigrette dressing. It was light and fresh and would serve as a good intermediate course before a heavy dinner. For my main course the kitchen staff allowed me to sample an item usually reserved for their Sunday brunch. I ordered a serving of The Hangover’s Poutine. The Poutine was served in a large bowl with fresh cut fries, bacon, cheese, and a maple glaze. The flavors blended together perfectly to make this a rich savory dish worth trying. But its rich heavy nature probably lends itself to be a dish worth sharing as an appetizer.

The service and staff were great. Everyone was friendly and helpful, offering choices and suggestions and advice. Leanna was a great server and offered help and suggestions and kept, water, drinks, and plates fresh.

The Hangover offers great food, atmosphere, drinks and a fun fresh menu. The décor worked for the pub style atmosphere while offering a local Worcester feel. Nestled on Green Street in Worcester, The Hangover is definitely worth a visit.