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Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts

Fish Tacos from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, Massachusetts

Flying Rhino was the first restaurant I ate at when I moved to Worcester over ten years ago and very happy to see it thriving still. It has a very familiar and warm but eclectic feeling to it. One of the greatest treats is that the menu changes seasonally, but some of my favorites remain consistent. In this visit with Worcester Foodies, I decided to go with one of my old staples: Fish Tacos. In all honesty, I could order these every time and not be bored by it. It’s that yummy.

The fish tacos were light and refreshing with lightly fried white fish, cole slaw and avocado wrapped inside corn tortillas and topped with a spicy chipotle tartar. The creamy avocado slices provide the balance to the tartar. With the tacos, you can choose from a few different options varying from French fries, beans to broccoli slaw. I have always varied between the beans and broccoli slaw with the slaw winning out this time. Even if you don’t enjoy broccoli I think you might enjoy this slaw as it mixed with a light creamy dressing. It was a perfect sized portion for me but for those with very hearty appetites you might want to first start out with a “Wild Bite Appetizer.”

If you are looking for a fun, relaxing place for a great meal, be sure to check our Flying Rhino! -MM

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Cowboy Burger

Cowboy Burger from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

Cowboy Burger from Flying Rhino on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA

There are times when you just want to have a burger. I know from previous experience that the Flying Rhino serves elegant entrees that are beautifully plated and taste even better than they look. However, on this particular night, I wanted some simple and satisfying, and so I chose the Cowboy Burger ($12). Of course, ever calorie conscious, I substituted roasted Brussels sprouts for the fries, thus alleviating any sense of guilt for my less-than-heart-healthy choice. The burger might not have looked as beautiful on my plate as the entrees served to my fellow diners, but with one bite I knew that I made the right choice. The burger was served with bacon, cheddar cheese, homemade BBQ sauce, and fried onions strings, a delightful combination of taste and texture. In my opinion, crisp and salty bacon pairs as beautifully with sweet BBQ sauce and crunchy fried onions as a good cabernet sauvignon does with filet mignon. The only thing that would have made my meal better would have been to stick with the fries. Mind you, the Brussels sprouts were perfectly fine, but a decadently delicious burger deserves to be eaten with its perfect counterpart. Calories be damned. I will enjoy my meal and go to the gym tomorrow.