Showing posts with label NE Chains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NE Chains. Show all posts
Saturday, April 26, 2025
BERTUCCI'S IS ON LIFE SUPPORT
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Some good news: Bertucci's just opened a new fast casual concept in Boston near Government Center. It's called Bertucci's Pronto and aims to feed commuters quickly. Let's hope it lasts.
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
TOUGH TIMES FOR BERTUCCI'S
Wednesday, December 07, 2022
Newington, CT location that is now closed.
Bertucci's has filed for bankruptcy and is closing a number of restaurants. The Italian chain sites Covid-19 and inflation for declining sales and an increase in expenses. In Massachusetts, restaurants in North Attleboro, Beverly, Brockton, Canton and Marlborough have closed. In New Hampshire, Bertucci's in Manchester and Salem were closed. Only the Nashua location remains in New Hampshire. 20 Bertucci's in Massachusetts will remain open, along with 11 others on the East Coast. Bertucci's also filed for bankruptcy in 2018. The restaurant got its start in Somerville in 1981.
Update: Sadly, the first location I ever went to decades ago has closed. Their spot in Newington, Connecticut.
Thursday, March 10, 2022
SAMPLING SOME OF NEWTON'S BEST RESTAURANTS
Thursday, March 10, 2022
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| Lemon chicken from Fiorella's |
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| Blueberry muffin from Country Desserts |
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| Caffe Nero across from Star Market |
The first stop was our favorite place, Fiorella's Cucina. I enjoyed my favorite dish, the lemon chicken. It's penne with chicken, kalamata olives and artichokes. We also went back to Paddy's Public House where I LOVED their chicken pot pie with a pint of beer. The pot pie is served in a bread bowl, which I devoured.
For breakfast, we stopped by Country Desserts for some of their delicious muffins. Their cupcakes are also amazing. We also checked out some new local chains like Caffe Nero and Clover Food Lab, which had opened since we moved away.
It was wonderful to see our favorite local spots still thriving all of these years later and after two brutal years of the pandemic. Check them out the next time you're in Newton. You can also read more about Fiorella's, Paddy's Public House and Country Desserts here on Eat Up New England.
Sunday, November 07, 2021
PERFECT PANINIS AT HOT TABLE
Sunday, November 07, 2021
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| Cranberry turkey club |
Hot Table
Framingham, MA
Hot Table specializes in amazingly delicious paninis filled with whatever you'd like. This small local chain recently opened its latest location in Shoppers World in Framingham and I am so glad I stopped by.
The bread for the paninis is made fresh in house. Choose from small, medium or large. I LOVED their large cranberry turkey club. This limited time special is stuffed with turkey, crumbled bacon, lettuce, American cheese and a tasty cranberry mayo. It was the best panini I've ever eaten.
There are so many other panini options on their menu like a chicken pesto, chicken parm, spicy bbq pork and Italian cold cut. There are a ton of sandwich stuffers and fillers to make whatever kind of panini you can dream up. Hot Table also offers a few salads on their menu, along with some soups. Fountain drinks round out the meal. I enjoyed their cranberry lemonade.
Hot Table has a hand full of other locations in Massachusetts including in Marlboro and Worcester, along with a few in Connecticut. Hot Table also has an app where guests earn points for free food.
Friday, August 14, 2020
MEXICALI CANTINA GRILL
Friday, August 14, 2020
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| Mexicali Cantina Grill's Westboro, MA location |
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| Mexicali Chimichanga |
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| Outdoor dining with chips & sangria |
Mexicali Cantina Grill
Westboro, MA (with many other MA & CT locations)
Friday, May 17, 2019
HONEY DEW DONUTS LAUNCHES NEW REWARDS APP
Friday, May 17, 2019
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| Oreo Smoothie |
Sunday, November 04, 2018
PAPA GINO’S ABRUPTLY CLOSES DOZENS OF LOCATIONS
Sunday, November 04, 2018
Employees and customers alike were shocked today when dozens of Papa Gino’s and D’Angelo locations were permanently closed with no notice. Locations in Seekonk, Beverly, Mansfield and Chelsea are among the many that shut down along with several in Rhode Island. There are now about 95 locations left across New England, mostly in Massachusetts. Workers left suddenly jobless are being told they can reapply for positions at other locations. Customers on Twitter are outraged with the lack of warning especially as the holidays approach.
UPDATE: Papa Gino's And D'Angelos have been sold to a new owner. It seems the weakest stores were closed. The remaining locations will be remodeled.
UPDATE: Papa Gino's And D'Angelos have been sold to a new owner. It seems the weakest stores were closed. The remaining locations will be remodeled.
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
BARRETT'S WATERFRONT IN FALL RIVER, MA
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
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| Barrett's Waterfront in Fall River, MA |
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| There are plenty of TVs to watch the game. |
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| Drunkin Pumpkin Ice Latte |
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| Nachos |
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| New England Cod |
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| Chicken and waffle sliders. You get TWO of these. |
Barrett's Waterfront
Fall River, Massachusetts
www.barrettswaterfront.com
Barrett's Alehouse are expanding in Massachusetts, with one of their finest locations in Fall River called Barrett's Waterfront. This place is HUGE with plenty of seating inside and out. Eat Up New England recommends eating al fresco for a view of the water.
Barrett's Waterfront offers many beers and cocktails, with many seasonal selections. There are a bunch of fall beers on tap right now like Pumking, Pumpkinhead, Sam Adams Octoberfest and Pumlin Shandy. I highly recommend their Drunkin Pumpkin Iced Latte, a mix of iced coffee and vodka with a sweet cinnamon rim.
Appetizers are large. Just look at the huge plate of chili nachos were ordered. There's enough for 3-4 people. There are other traditional apps like buffalo chicken dip, shrimp and calamari. Many of the dishes at Barrett's Waterfront are inspired by the local culture, so there are plenty of seafood options and Portuguese dishes you won't see at their other locations. There's their Portuguese Stuffie, a quahog shell stuffed with Portuguese style dressing, and entrees like Portuguese steak and a Portuguese burger. They also have Seafood on Ice with raw jumbo shrimp, littlenecks and oysters to choose from.
If you visit for lunch, try one of their lunch specials. They are still a good size. I enjoyed the cod with fries and seasonal squash. One of their most popular dishes is their chicken & waffle sliders, with belgian waffles for buns, maple glazed chicken and cranberry spread. Barrett's also serves mac n cheese, steak tips, seafood casserole, roast turkey dinner, along with a bunch of burgers, bowls, flatbreads, salads and wraps.
THE NEW TEMAZCAL IN FRAMINGHAM
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
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| Temazcal's newest location in Framingham, MA. |
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| Mexican Chopped Salad |
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| Queso Fundido |
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| Grilled Vegetable Quesadilla |
Framingham, MA
Several other locations in Massachusetts
temazacalcantina.com
Temazcal is expanding again, opening its latest restaurant in Framingham, Massachusetts, where the old Paparazzi used to be. The space has been given quite the makeover inside, but offers the tasty dishes that Temazcal's customers enjoy.
My wife and I recently stopped by for dinner on a busy Saturday night and split some vegetarian appetizers. The queso fundido was fantastic. It's served with grilled torillas for dipping. Other appetizers include lobster guacamole, Mexican street corn chowder, nachos and shrimp ceviche. Entrees are also served with a large basket of tortilla chips and sauces.
There are a bunch of salads on the menu, so we ordered the Mexican Chopped Salad. The presentation was lovely with the salad wrapped in fresh cucumbers. We split the grilled vegetable quesadilla appetizer, but there are plenty of hearty entrees on the menu. There are many tacos to choose from like grilled salmon or grilled chicken. House specialties include chorizo enchiladas, scallops al pastor, poblano stuffed chicken mole and adobo braised short ribs.
Temazcal also serves an outrageously long drink menu filled with cocktails, margaritas, wines and beers. Desserts include favorites like flan, churros, fried ice cream and strawberry cheesecake chimichangas.
Saturday, July 28, 2018
A VARIETY OF DONUTS & ICED COFFEE AT GOURMET DONUTS
Saturday, July 28, 2018
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| A variety of donuts, muffins and bagels. |
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| One of their dozens of flavors of iced coffee. |
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| Check out their compact Car Visor Menu. |
Several locations in Massachusetts including Westboro & Worcester. Also in Rindge, NH
www.gourmetdonuts.com
Growing tired of the national chain that's on every corner, which offers the same tasteless donuts and coffee? Check out Gourmet Donuts for a large variety of donuts, muffins, iced coffees and bagels. Eat Up New England stopped by their Westboro location today and was wowed by the selection.
The iced coffee menu at Gourmet Donuts is truly impressive. There's every flavor you can think of from banana cream pie and chocolate covered strawberry to mocha mint and maple french toast. They even make up special brews like cookie dough and KitKat. Gourmet Coffee also offers season coffees like Smashing Pumpkin and Vermont Maple Walnut. In the summer, stop by for one of their Del's or Watermelon frozen drinks.
Gourmet Donuts sells a variety of donuts. Classics like chocolate frosted, jelly, honey dip, maple frosted and rainbow sprinkles are available all year, with special donuts around certain holidays.
Eat Up New England enjoyed the chocolate raspberry iced coffee with a chocolate glazed donut. One thing I've never seen before is their Car Visor Menu, which lists all of their products and folds up for tucking away. It's a great idea for repeat customers on the go.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
$9.99 FOR A LOBSTER ROLL PLATTER? YES, PLEASE!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
GIGANTIC & FLAVORFUL BURRITOS AT "BUENO Y SANO"
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
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| One BIG burrito! |
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| Baja Burrito |
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| Bueno Y Sano's Acton, Mass. location |
Acton, MA
www.buenoysano.com
In Spanish, Bueno Y Sano means "Good and Healthy." This delightful local Mexican chain sticks by its name, offering healthy and local foods without skimping on the portions. Just look at the Baja Burrito I ordered at their Acton location. The thing is almost the size of a football. It's also packed with flavor. The Baja is stuffed with grilled chicken, bacon, white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, onion and chipotle sour cream. The bacon and chipotle sour cream really add some flavor to this burrito. I ate the whole thing, but was stuffed for the rest of the night!
Other specialty burritos including a breakfast burrito with eggs, beans and cheese. There's even a spicy Thai burrito with rice, red cabbage slaw and Thai peanut sauce. Customers can make their own burritos and tacos with steak, chicken, pulled pork and grilled chicken. All burritos can be made into bowls. There are also several vegetarian options like spinach & garlic, tofu, mixed grilled veggie and bean burritos. Bueno Y Sano also serves up salads and quesadillas.
Bueno Y Sano was started by a UMass Amherst alum in 1995. It's original store is still in business in Amherst and there are now many other locations including in Springfield, MA and Burlington, VT.
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
PULLED PORK MAC & CHEESE AND FOOD THAT WILL FILL YOU UP AT 110 GRILL
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
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| Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese |
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| 110 Tater Tot Poutine (with the gravy on the side) |
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| Apple Cider Sangria |
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| 110 Grill in Wayland, Mass. |
Locations across Massachusetts
www.110grill.com
110 Grill is not one of those restaurants that has been around forever. Its first location is opened in Chelmsford, Massachusetts in 2015. Since then, they have been quickly expanding. With its spacious dining rooms and outdoor seating, 110 Grill is the perfect place to spread out with the family. Its large bars, high tables and large drink selection are welcoming to the after work crowd.
Comfort food is king at 110 Grill. Just look at their appetizers. There are BBQ chicken nachos, crispy fried pickle chips, tater tot poutine. For dinner, there are salads, steaks, sandwiches, burgers and flatbreads. Chef specialties include shrimp & clam linguini, Cuban swordfish, sesame ginger chicken and chicken caprese parm. I overindulged in the ever-so-outrageous pulled pork mac & cheese. Dig for the cavatappi pasta under a pile of crispy onion rings and BBQ pulled pork. They should hand out medals for people who can finish this behemoth.
110 Grill is quickly expanding across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In Massachusetts, locations are planned for Worcester, Wrentham, Woburn, Maynard in 2018. They will open in Manchester and West Lebanon, New Hampshire this year. 110 Grill is also opening a location in Albany, New York this year.
Monday, December 04, 2017
CHRISTMAS IN A CUP AT EINSTEIN BROS. BAGELS
Monday, December 04, 2017
www.einsteinbros.com
If you're looking for a taste of Christmas in a cup, then check out the Cinnamon Winter Blend at Einstein Brothers Bagels. This hot brew is made with cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Plus, all cups are bottomless, so drink up! They also have a snickerdoodle bagel, cinnamon caramel latte and a tasty Croque Melvyn for the holidays.
Einstein Bros. has several locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, along with a shop in Concord, New Hampshire.
Monday, May 01, 2017
NOSTALIGIA OVERLOAD AT THE ICONIC NEWPORT CREAMERY
Monday, May 01, 2017
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| Vermonster Waffled Grilled Cheese |
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| Super Crunchy Grilled Cheese |
There was a Newport Creamery in Mansfield, Massachusetts when I was a child. It was just about 10 minutes from home, so my parents often brought us there for an Awful Awful and a grilled cheese sandwich. The Mansfield location closed long ago, replaced by a Bertucci's, but Newport Creamery and its classic comfort food lives on in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts.
This weekend my wife and I visited their locations in Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. Saturday night, we pulled up to their ice cream window in Middletown. We ordered a vanilla Awful Awful. For readers who don't know, an Awful Awful is similar to a milkshake. It's made with ice cream, ice milk and syrup. Everything, the taste, right down to the Awful Awful logo on the cup, brought me back to childhood.
On Sunday, we enjoyed lunch at their Newport location. They still have an ice cream counter, just like way back when. It's wonderful how some things just freeze in time. We sat down in their dining room and ordered some of their "Good Mood Food." I marveled at some of the new items on their menu, like the Super Crunchy Grilled Cheese, a grilled cheese stuffed with mozzarella sticks. They also specialize in Waffled Grilled Cheeses. They put the bread on a waffle iron and it even tastes like maple syrup. I loved their Vermonster Waffled Grilled Cheese. It's stuffed with bacon and caramelized onions.
Two grilled cheeses with side salads for around $15. Newport Creamery is big on quality and value even after all of this time. I don't know why there were so many years in between my Newport Creamery Visits. Time has a way of melting away. But I know one thing, I'll be back soon.
www.newportcreamery.com
Thursday, September 01, 2016
THE NEW ANNA'S TAQUERIA IN NEWTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Thursday, September 01, 2016
Saturday, June 04, 2016
LOBSTER TOUR 2016: JAKE N JOES
Saturday, June 04, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
SWEET TOMATOES IN NEWTON TO RE-OPEN THIS SUMMER
Friday, May 13, 2016
For now, customers can still enjoy their pizza. On Wednesdays and Fridays, they've been parking their food truck in front of their West Newton shop. Their limited menu offers their huge slices, sandwiches and salads. I stopped by today and enjoyed two slices of their BBQ chicken pizza. If you'd like to dine in, Sweet Tomatoes' other locations are in Newton Center, Needham and Northeastern University.
www.sweettomatoespizza.com
Sunday, January 03, 2016
FRANK PEPE OPENS IN CHESTNUT HILL
Sunday, January 03, 2016
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
INSIDE THE NEW ULTRA MODERN NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE'S IN WALTHAM
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
The new NYAJ location is right across from Jake 'n Joes in the new 1265 Main Street development.
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