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Deadhorse Hill’s Redfish

Deadhorse hill is tucked away on Main Street in Worcester. Old brick lined one whole wall giving this place a rustic feeling while the large bar dominated the center of the restaurant. A nice drink list to choose from with cocktails to beer to a nice wine list. Not over loud as you would expect with a bar in the center of the restaurant. Felt trendy and was very busy for a Tuesday night.

Southern Fried Chix Thighs from deadhorse hill on Main Street in Worcester, MA
Southern Fried Chix Thighs from deadhorse hill on Main Street in Worcester, MA

My husband and I decided on an appetizer of fried chicken thighs, we received two large chicken thighs per order. This was by far the best fried chicken I have ever tasted. It was extra crispy on the outside and cooked to a juicy perfection inside. I hope they decide to put this dish on their main course because it truly is outstanding.

For my entrée I ordered the redfish entrée which came lightly seasoned so not to take away from the delicate white fish and it came on a bed of wheat berries and an avocado sauce. The fish had a slight crisp to the outside and flaked nicely when cut into with my fork. My fish was cooked perfectly and went very nicely with the wheat berries and sauce. It was just the right portion size for me.

For dessert I ordered the pastry with espresso flavored ice cream. This was absolutely divine and I regret not being able to finish it because I was so full.

Our server, Carlos, was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to explain some of the ingredients to us knowledgeably. He was very attentive and pleasant to talk with. I would go back and hope to have Carlos again as a waiter.

I can’t say enough about the fried chicken thighs. My mouth waters thinking just thinking about them. I was also very happy with my choice of redfish as my entrée and of course dessert to finish off the night was amazing. The service was excellent and I cannot wait to go back here and try some other options on the menu. Over all a very satisfying and good meal.

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Worcester’s Newest Ice Cream Maker

Oreo Ice Cream within a Chocolate Cookie Cone at WooBerry on Highland Street in Worcester (Photo by Erb Photography)

WooBerry on Highland Street in Worcester, MA is serving homemade hard ice cream. (Photo by Erb Photography for WooBerry)

Dolly Mama Ice Cream From WooBerry on Highland Street in Worcester, MA (Photo Erb Photography)
Dolly Mama (Photo by Erb Photography for WooBerry)

In 2011, Ted Domville opened WooBerry with one simple concept: choose a flavor and add the toppings. With four rotating flavors of frozen yogurt made daily and over 60 toppings to choose from, the concept was quick to catch on and has yielded happy consumers of all ages throughout the four seasons. As WooBerry celebrates its four year anniversary on August 8th, things are about to change: homemade, hard ice cream.

Ted first started making his own ice cream as a chef in North Carolina. These small batches acted as inspiration to the flavors that he’s been developing for WooBerry in Worcester. “I think it’s a bit easier to keep hard ice cream exciting, ” Domville said. “For one, I’m somewhat limited on the yogurt as you can’t get mix-ins through the machine, whereas I have with most of my ice creams.  And because I have straight flavors of yogurt for people who aren’t willing to be adventurous, I can get a bit more wild on the ice creams.” Some of the new batches of ice cream include Chocolate Lavender, Strawberry Saffron, Thai Basil and the Dolly Mama (an Aztec chocolate inspired by a chocolatier in North Carolina which includes cinnamon, cayenne, toasted corn, and toasted pumpkin seeds).

The ice cream is perfect for New England where the changing seasons will allow for fresh ingredients to create unique flavors throughout the year.

Starting on August 8th, WooBerry will be serving two “mass appeal” flavors like Vanilla Bean and Oreo along with six unique flavors that are ever changing (even WPI has some influence with the “WPI” Goat cheese/honey/almond ice cream).

On Friday, July 31st, WorcesterScene’s Worcester Foodies group got a chance to try these flavors with rave reviews.image