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All Hail The Italian Pig Roast at VIA

For the entire month of July, you can enjoy a salad, appetizer, entrée, and glass of vino for just $29.99 with Via’s Italian Pig Roast.

VIA is, and always will be, one of Worcester’s most-loved Italian restaurants. From the rustic décor, to their open concept kitchen and year-round outdoor patio, VIA makes Shrewsbury Street feel like you’re dining in Italy. After driving past the Pig Roast billboard time and time again on my commute home from work, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and give it a try – and I’m so glad I did!

The Insalata Mista was a refreshing start to the meal, followed by the choice of a glass of red or white wine, or Wormtown’s Hefeweizen Warthog Wheat. Don’t get me wrong I love me some Wormtown, but I felt that a glass of wine was more appropriate for the occasion. I went with the Scarpetta “Frico Bianco” Friulano & Chardonnay. It wasn’t the best glass of wine I’ve ever had, but I might be a little biased because I work for a wine company.

Crispy Pork Meatballs over the Chicharrones from VIA on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA
Crispy Pork Meatballs over the Chicharrones from VIA on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Next was the appetizer. I went with the Crispy Pork Meatballs over the Chicharones. The four meatballs were super succulent and the glaze started off sweet and ended spicy. I’d definitely order them again.

Pork Belly & Orecchiette Pasta from VIA's Pig Roast on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA
Pork Belly & Orecchiette Pasta from VIA’s Pig Roast on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

The entrée was even more impressive than the appetizer! Both options sounded magically delicious so I knew it would be a win-win situation either way. I went with my gut and ordered the Pork Belly & Orecchiette Pasta because I’m a sucker for carbs. Plated beautifully with a generous amount of pork belly, the portion was a lot larger than I expected, but the black pepper and Parmesan cream sauce was so light that I was able to enjoy the entire plate guilt-free.

For only $29.99, I was able to enjoy a salad, appetizer, entrée, and glass of wine on the patio of one of the greatest restaurants in the city. Thank you, VIA, for making all of my Italian Pig Roast dinner dreams come true. I will absolutely return before July 31 and you should too!

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Luxurious and Approachable Pairings at Via Italian Table

Via's Braised Short Ribs pair well with the Meiomi Pinot Noir.

Amid Worcester’s shifting culinary landscape, Via Italian Table prides itself in offering a measure of tradition. Count on Via for new twists on old family recipes and the distinguished wines that compliment them served by candlelight. For seven consecutive years, this giant of Shrewsbury Street has received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Select a bottle of the 2014 Meiomi Pinot Noir and prepare to immerse yourself in a rich marriage of raspberries and mocha.

Via's Beet Salad, which is served with whipped goat cheese, balsamic reduction, fresh arugula, and fried garbanzo beans pairs beautifully with the Meiomi Pinot Noir.
Via’s Beet Salad, which is served with whipped goat cheese, balsamic reduction, fresh arugula, and fried garbanzo beans pairs beautifully with the Meiomi Pinot Noir.

Start with the Beet Salad, served with whipped goat cheese, balsamic reduction, fresh arugula, and fried garbanzo beans. Chevre has been known to overwhelm many a wine pairing, but Meiomi’s alluring bouquet of ripe wild berries rounds out the pungent aroma of the creamy goat cheese. Meiomi’s toasty oak notes harmonize with the Beet Salad’s crisp garbanzo beans and each juicy sip enhances beet filled bites of candied wet earth.

Order the Braised Short Ribs and get lost in new depths of the Meiomi Pinot Noir. The dish is served with potato gnocchi, tossed with walnuts and arugula, then finished with a light gorgonzola cream sauce. Meiomi offers hints of cola and spice to enhance the bold profile of robust shiitake mushrooms that give the Short Ribs their character.

Meiomi totes this Pinot Noir as both luxurious and approachable; the same could surely be said about Via Italian Table.