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Chicken Kabob

Chicken Kabob from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Chicken Kabob from Wexford House on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

I would describe Wexford House atmosphere as cute, welcoming, and laid-back. I like that they bring you a bowl of popcorn (or two) while you are looking over the menu. The menu was diverse and had a wide selection of typical dishes you may expect, to some deliciously sounding comfort food options you do not always see – such as meatloaf. I have to be honest I was pleasantly surprised with how fantastic the food was. My neighbors were so kind to share their plate of hummus, feta, olives, and baba ganoush. The baba ganoush was out of this world! I loved it. Just enough smoky flavor, not overpowered with garlic and the pita bread was fresh. Simply scrumptious.

For my meal, I chose the chicken kabob with rice and a vegetable. The chicken was slightly dry but had great flavor, marinated in ginger. The rice was flavorful and the butternut squash was delicious, not too sweet but just enough. I have to say that all the meals that came to the table looked so appetizing; I think most of us ordered off the Middle Eastern section, which is what I am told Wexford House does best. I will go back, as I have some friends that really enjoy it and the baba ganoush is calling my name.

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Popcorn… Ice Cream

Popcorn Ice Cream

Popcorn Ice CreamWhen looking to end your night on a sweet note, try something from a nationally renowned Chef Alina Eisenhauer featured on Food Network’s Chopped and Cupcake WarsSweet Pastry Shop and Dessert Bar on Shrewsbury Street offers a private setting with desserts second to none and what’s best is that they are all freshly prepared right in front of you. Including the Popcorn Ice Cream. Made with cream and milk from local Coopers farm in Leicester, pop corn that has been popped buttered and salted, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Don’t worry though, you won’t find any soggy popcorn within the ice cream itself, instead Chef Alina warms the cream, milk and sugar and then adds the popcorn to it, allowing it to infuse for 20-30 minutes before straining it out.

Prepared in a cute popcorn container and finished with salted peanuts and caramel, this dessert is one that speaks for itself.