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Rigatoni with Sungold Marinara, A Twist On An Italian Favorite That Only deadhorse hill Could Do

Rigatoni with Sungold Marinara from deadhorse hill on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Next up on the MassFoodies tour was deadhorse hill a new and interesting restaurant on Main Street in Worcester. Having been here once before I wasn’t sure what to expect the second time around but was looking forward to seeing what was on the menu. The atmosphere and decor at deadhorse is eclectic to say the least. High tin ceilings, exposed brick, modern art on the walls combined with mix and match vintage dishes and glasses create a casual but hipster and edgy feel. Perfect for the meal and dining experience that was about to take place….

Before we were seated, I ordered an ice cold Narragansett tall boy at the bar. To my surprise, the beer was served alongside a vintage Ronald McDonald glass. The juxtaposition of the beer served in a Ronald McDonald glass was discussed amongst our group, with the conclusion that while it was an odd pairing, it worked perfectly here at deadhorse hill. Hell, my friend was drinking out of a glass decorated with the Grimace character and other glasses behind the bar included Speedy Gonzales and Scooby Doo!

As an appetizer our table chose to share a plate of Duxbury Oysters. Served ice cold with a bit of sour cream, onion, and oyster cracker on top, they were fantastic. The sour cream, onion and cracker topping was an interesting combination with the fresh and salty oyster.

The menu at deadhorse is a combination of small plates for sharing, large plates designed as entrees and centerpiece meals, even larger and more expensive meals to be consumed by the table. I chose the Rigatoni from the small plate menu but believe me, it was plenty of food for one person! Perfectly cooked, al dente pasta surrounded a large scoop of ricotta cheese and sat atop charred sungold tomato marinara. The charred tomato was sweet and intense, complementing the rich, creamy ricotta cheese and the big, fat rigatoni pasta. This dish was very distinct and flavorful, something I certainly would enjoy again.

Our service team was outstanding and knowledgable, from the bar staff to the servers, everyone seemed in tune with the mission and philosophy of the restaurant.

At deadhorse the food, service and atmosphere all came together to deliver a friendly, delicious and outstanding dining experience. The menu changes regularly so there is plenty of reason to come back and I would highly recommend this restaurant be put on your “visit soon” list!

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Dinner at Deadhorse Hill

Swordfish over the ratatouille from deadhorse hill on Main Street in Worcester, MA

Deadhorse hill is located on Main Street, Worcester where Ritual restaurant used to be. Deadhorse did a fantastic job renovating the space, they exposed the covered up brick walls and tin ceiling and added warm lighting. The windows were open on this cooler August evening which made the experience delightful.

We sat at the bar to order a drink, I chose a bubbly Rosé, it was light and fruity. I was scanning the area and was so happy to see they were using vintage glasses. Throughout our meal we would see more from bowls to plates, it added a bit of fun and nostalgia to our meal. The menu is small and changes everyday we were told, you could pick from several “small” options or a “large” option. I chose the Swordfish & Summer Ratatouille (cherry tomatoes, squash and eggplant) from the “large” section. For an appetizer, a friend ordered Duxbury Oysters with sour cream, onion, crackers for the table. The oysters were cold and amazing, the ingredients listed sounded odd for an oyster but it was one of the best I have tried ( and i have tried a lot). The mixture of the crunchy cracker with the salty oyster was fantastic, something I would have never thought of. My meal arrived in a large bowl, four pieces of swordfish over the ratatouille. The swordfish was cooked perfectly, very moist, the ratatouille was al dente and delicious. I am not a fan of eggplant but it was seasoned so well I ate every bit. Our table became very quiet when our meals came, always a good sign. My friends at the table each loved their meal, we all ordered something different.

From the bartender to our wait staff everyone was warm and welcoming like you were an old friend, that alone makes you want to come back. Our service was quick and on point, especially seeing that the restaurant was filled from the moment we walked in at 6:00pm to when we left at 10:00pm, clearly they are doing something right.

Deadhorse was a warm, wonderful experience. The food was delicious without being pretentious and the way they mix ingredients together is a treat, most of which I had never experienced before. I would not only recommend coming here, I myself can’t wait to return and since their menu changes every day, I am excited to see what my next meal with bring!