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Mac and Cheese

Mac and Cheese from Blackstone Bistro in Worcester, MA

Mac and Cheese from Blackstone Bistro in Worcester, MAMost people just use Quinsigamond Village to cut through a busier section of Route 146 to get to Holy Cross. However, what they probably miss is a small restaurant tucked in along side the road that is offering a refreshing take on many American classics. This location used to be home to Sweet T’s Southern Kitchen, but with a modern design and updated décor, there is some added class and civility to the restaurant’s ambiance. Given some of the choices that were available to me on the menu and some of the other choices I have made in regards to dishes in previous months, I wanted to simplify things…I ended up ordering the mac and cheese ($7.95). This mac and cheese was elbow macaroni smothered in their own creamy cheese sauce and topped with golden Parmesan bread crumbs. The dish came out of the kitchen piping hot, with a lovely, crispy crust on top. The macaroni was soft and with cheese sauce made for a velvet like consistency. It could have used some additional salt to make the dish pop. The plate was also garnished with various herbs around the plate’s edge which is a personal pet peeve of mine, because it doesn’t lend anything to the dish and can make for a messier presentation. However, with that being said, my meal transported me to a childhood classic that my parents used to make for me and is pretty much one of the most quintessential comfort dishes you can eat and Blackstone Bistro did a great rendition of it.

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Texas Star Chicken

Texas Star Chicken from Blackstone Bistro in Worcester, MA

Texas Star Chicken from Blackstone Bistro in Worcester, MATucked away in the Quinsigamond Village section of Worcester is a relative newcomer to Worcester’s dining options: Blackstone Bistro. After sitting down and opening the menu my first thought was how reasonable the prices were. There were plenty of options for appetizers and I was tempted to try the Queso Frito with Mango sauce, but opted for the Chili Con Carne as an appetizer.

The Chili Con Carne was described as flavorful chili made with beans, ground beef, tomatoes, peppers and the right amount of spice. The chili delivered as promised and was a flavorful well prepared chili that was not to hot, but gave the top of my head a little tingle. The quality of the ingredients and fresh taste was apparent in the dish.

Moving on to the main course I decided on the Texas Star Chicken. The Texas Chicken was a large thin chicken breast topped with cheese and bacon and homemade BBQ sauce. The main course was perfectly prepared and I have to apologize to the chef as I think the BBQ sauce was lost to me in the large quantity of cheddar cheese and bacon that topped the chicken. The thing that makes Blackstone Bistro stand out to me was there was the same attention to detail on the side dishes that was given to the main course. Often when dining it is easy to have good main course and then find the chef prepares a large quantity of the side dishes that sit in warming dishes to be served along with the main course. The sautéed vegetables were freshly prepared and included crisp onions, broccoli, red peppers, and mushrooms. They were perfectly sautéed in a little oil and spices. Served alongside the chicken and sautéed vegetables was a twice baked potato that complimented and rounded out the meal perfectly.

Overall Blackstone Bistro is a nice family owned restaurant, where Chef Louie and his wife put a lot of heart and care into their restaurant. Pride of ownership, quality fresh ingredients, and attention to detail make Blackstone Bistro worth a trip for lunch or dinner or both.