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After Total Loss, Wildwood Mushrooms Looking To Rebuild Stronger Than Ever

Wildwood Mushrooms at a loss after fire, hopeful to recover quickly with a new location.
The Sutton Fire Department on scene at the Manchaug Mills after extinguishing the fire at Wildwood Mushrooms.
The Sutton Fire Department on scene at the Manchaug Mills after extinguishing the fire at Wildwood Mushrooms.

On Saturday, October 13th, an electronic power supply/relay caught fire in the labs of Brad Allain’s Wildwood Mushrooms. The fire was quickly extinguished by a sprinkler system and supported by the quick response of the Sutton Fire Department and assistance from both Millbury’s and Douglas’ units. While the actual fire (which Wildwood Mushrooms at a loss after fire, hopeful to recover quickly with a new location.was deemed accidental from the MA State Fire Marshal’s office) did not cause significant damage, the resulting water devastated the entire inventory of mushrooms, which the board of health required to be disposed of. The damage to the lab and mill space was bad enough that Brad will need to tear out his entire operations and look for a new home. Mass Foodies, who was coincidentally on site during the fire, remains optimistic that Brad will be able to quickly set-up a new space. When speaking with Brad, he noted, “we built this operation literally from scratch. The success that we’ve experienced since starting has been overwhelming because of the quality and quantity we were able to create. While it is a major setback, it won’t stop us from improving upon what we had so that we can quickly be back to serving the most notable restaurants, markets, and stores in the region.” As Brad and his team remain resilient and optimistic about relocating, it’s critical to find a new space sooner than later—preferably a 1,500-2,500 sq ft. warehouse space with concrete floors. Any references or leads are welcome.

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The Chefs and MC of Chopped! Worcester (2017)

In Praise of…

Wildwood Mushrooms: Nestled in the historic Manchaug Mills in Sutton, Massachusetts, Brad Allain has created a controlled lab where mushrooms are cultivated for restaurants like deadhorse hill, Kummerspeck, and BirchTree Bread Co. in addition to local markets like Living Earth and Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace.

miracle at The CitizenAtmospheres and Appetites

Mare E Monti: Guests are invited for a real Italian family experience – to relax, and to simply enjoy their meals in an atmosphere that resembles the seaside coast and the mountains of Italy.

#FamilyEats

Legacy Bar and Grill: There comes a point in the family dining experience where parents sometimes look at each other and question their decision to bring the kiddos to dine out, but the concept of family dining is embedded in the very existence of Legacy Bar & Grill.

Pairings

Kummerspeck: Fried chicken Monday at Kummerspeck also means $5 cans of Medusa – a combination sure to bring the balance and fulfillment that you need to start your week. Chef/owners Matt Mahoney and Rachel Coit have picked a worthy pair to entice, offering first responders and teachers 10% off their bills (excluding alcohol) on fried chicken Mondays all summer long.

Food News

Fratelli’s Corner Crust Pizza is under new ownership.

Worcester Art Museum Cafe is extending its hours.

Miracle, NYC’s popular holiday-themed pop-up bar, will return to The Citizen in Worcester.

Jeremiah’s Inn will sponsor the 2nd Annual Chopped! Worcester with competitors from deadhorse hill, Maddi’s Cookery and Taphouse, Kummerspeck, and BT’s Smokehouse.