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Braised Lamb Shank from Livia’s Dish

Braised Lamb Shank from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Braised Lamb Shank from Livia's Dish on Main Street in Worcester, MA

I would describe Livia’s Dish as modern Italian with a Mediterranean flair.

The wait staff greeted me as I entered and were friendly. I found the wait staff to be very helpful with explaining the menu and when I asked for suggestions; my server was able to make great suggestions to suit my particular tastes.

Crusty slices of bread with hummus were brought to the table to start our meal.  The bread was excellent and a nice change from the usual bread and oil.

I started with a Caesar salad that I split with my husband. It was a very large salad and with a little bit of protein it could have made for a wonderful meal all by itself.

I ordered the braised lamb shank.  It was a nice size portion. The meat fell away from the bone and was very tender. It is not often I have seen lamb shanks on a menu so when I saw this I had to order it although the Fettuccine Alfredo and the chicken vegetable stack were very tempting.  I was very happy that I ordered the lamb. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. The lamb shank was served with my choice of sides and I chose the sautéed spinach and roasted potatoes, both my sides where excellently cooked and seasoned.  I cleaned my plate and enjoyed my meal immensely.  I would recommend this place to anyone who enjoys a good meal with a nice family style atmosphere.

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Baked Kibbee Pocket

Baked Kibbee Pocket from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Baked Kibbee Pocket from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

I felt like I had just won keno when I saw the size of my baked kibbee pocket with lettuce and tomato from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street. The sandwich was bargain priced in comparison to the kibbee entrée and was surely the same thick 3″ slabs of meat and bulgur. Admittedly, the pita pocket gave way after the first bite and I, defeated, resigned to eating it with a fork. I felt that this sandwich was a bit conservative and would have benefited from Mediterranean seasoning, a yogurt sauce, and romaine lettuce instead of the lackluster iceburg. However, Wexford House has been around for ever and is doing something right. Being ‘conservative’ in food and décor draws an older clientele just outside the hubbub of Shrewsbury St. The food was good and the restaurant packed with regulars, but I know it would have tasted even better to a younger crowd if the décor was updated, the lights dimmed, and the keno canned.