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Swordfish & Summer Ratatouille From deadhorse hill

Swordfish & Summer Ratatouille From deadhorse hill from deadhorsehill on Main Street in Worcester, MA

I am no stranger to deadhorse hill; it has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants in Worcester. I think we have been there almost ten times now. I immediately fell in love with the staff and service, however once I tired the food, I was even more impressed. If you had been to Ritual, you will see the space completely transformed, and it looks fantastic. I dig the look and feel of deadhorse hill, from their eclectic/vintage glasses, to the local art adorning the walls and of course the fun vibe.

I have been a little leery of the “changing menu” tailoring to the flavors and availability of the season; however, I have never been disappointed with any of menu selections at deadhorse hill. Typically, I gravitate towards any of their unique fish entrées, so I was excited to see two different offerings the night we were there. To start we ordered the Memphis Ribs, which, thankfully never seem to disappear from the menu; fork tender, spiced perfectly accompanied by a cabbage slaw and pickles, which, are almost the star of the plate. In addition, we shared the local greens, dressed with a red wine gastrique, and delicious yogurt dressing on the side. It is not often that I eat bread, but it seems I always have a moment of weakness at deadhorse hill, their bread either is made onsite or from Crust Bake Shop located just down the street, and while the bread is fantastic, the real indulgence is the homemade butter, served on the side with sea salt and pepper. For my entrée, I deliberated between the red fish or swordfish. I ordered the Swordfish & Summer Ratatouille – cherry tomatoes, squash, eggplant. The swordfish was fantastic and the ratatouille simply delicious, my only critique, the dish was slightly over salted for my taste, but still excellent.

Typically, we sit at the bar, so I must give a shout out to the bar staff, they are top notch! One of the reasons I love deadhorse hill is due in part to the service, this is the first restaurant I have been to where the bartenders introduced themselves, remembered our names, and felt like friends by the time we left. In the dining room, we have always had a great experience as well. I really appreciate the attention to detail at your table, clearing your plates to reset the table is always a nice touch. I have also had the pleasure of meeting and talking with one of the owners, Sean, his passion and hard work are undeniable, you will see him working like crazy the entire time you are there, he also has a genuine concern about your experience and takes the time to make sure his guests are well taken care of.

Once again, deadhorse hill did not disappoint! I will be back (of course) and I still need to try their lunch menu, which I hear is fantastic. I highly recommend deadhorse hill, drinks, apps, or a unique “large plate” option. I hope you will enjoy as much as I have.

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House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll

House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

House Grind Burger with Focaccia Roll from The Fix on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Entering The Fix Burger Bar I got the feeling of high energy, a little loud but very dynamic. This feeling made me want to grab a drink and have a good time with friends and enjoy life.

A friendly server asked us immediately upon entering if they could assist us. Our party had already arrived and were having a drink at the bar so we made our way to them.

Our table and companions for the evening was quite large with around 15 people.  The server assigned to us was likable and friendly, she was attentive but I felt some of the service with receiving our orders was a little slow the waitress apologized several times and told us the kitchen was overwhelmed (plus, we did have a large party in addition to the restaurant being full). I totally understood and the restaurant made up for the long time in receiving our order; I felt they did everything they could to make our meal enjoyable.

I am a huge fan of red sangria and was not disappointed when I ordered my first glass.

Being known for their burgers I had to order one. I chose the house grind combination for my burger with a focaccia roll and I chose to have it with blue cheese and crispy fried prosciutto. It was cooked exactly how I ordered it: “medium”.  I chose the veggie fries to go with it; they were a combination of summer squash, zucchini and eggplant. They were lightly battered and thinly sliced. An excellent choice if you do not want to go with the usual French fry option.

We had several appetizers brought out to us as we waited for our meals to be served. The Polenta “tots” or nuggets were amazing. Crisp and deep-fried on the outside with creamy polenta and cheese on the inside. The short rib nachos were another hit with shredded meat and BBQ sauce over crisp tortilla chips.

Overall, a fun place to grab a burger and a drink with friends.