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Mass Eatery Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares' Thriving Post-Show, Report Says Mass Eatery Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares' Thriving Post-Show, Report Says
Mass Eatery Featured On 'Kitchen Nightmares' Thriving Post-Show, Report Says Over a decade after being featured on the television show “Kitchen Nightmares,” a Massachusets restaurant seems to have benefited from chef Gordon Ramsay’s visit. Olde Hitching Post, located in Plymouth County at 48 Spring Street in Hanson, is one of the lucky, once-failing restaurants that has survived and now seemingly thrives following its stint on the reality television show. The eatery, which serves up soups, salad, burgers, and much more, was featured on the reality show’s sixth season and aired in 2013. During the episode, the notoriously harsh Ramsay gave then-owner Tom a tongue…
'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US 'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US
'Hands-Down Deserving': Mass Pizza Joint Among 'All-Time Best' In US A Massachusetts eatery serving up delicious pies, which was recognized as the second-best pizza joint in the country, is continuing to receive rave reviews from customers. Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in the Suffolk County city of Chelsea, was awarded spot No. 2 on Yelp’s "All-Time Top Pizza Spots" in the United States and Canada for 2023. Now, one year on, it appears to be holding steady, still receiving four- and five-star reviews from diners near and far. Ciao! opened in 2015 and was the neighborhood’s first and only wood-fired pizzeria, setting it apart from nearby restaurants. …
Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List'
Pizza-Guru Portnoy Puts 90-Year-Old Weymouth Pizzeria On 'Must Hit List' Pizza reviewer Dave Portnoy said a Weymouth pizzeria is a must-visit if only for the "vibes."  The Barstool Sports owner recently reviewed a pie from Denly Gardens Old World Pizza at 25 Lake Street. It's a spot he's been recommended multiple times but is just now getting around to it. After seeing inside the restaurant, he said he wished he'd gotten to it sooner.  Related: Dave Portnoy Says Chelmsford Pizzeria Is His New Standard "The inside of (Denly Gardens) is an instant point to 2 point — how old school, how bar — the fact they've been around 90 years," Portnoy said.&n…
Mass Eatery Named Among 50 Best In America By NY Times Report Mass Eatery Named Among 50 Best In America By NY Times Report
Mass Eatery Named Among 50 Best In America By NY Times Report Those searching for their next favorite dining experience should plan on visiting a Massachusetts eatery that has been named one of the best restaurants in the country by a New York Times report.  Comfort Kitchen, located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston at 611 Columbia Rd., has earned a spot on the New York Times's 2023 Restaurant List, which names the 50 places that the outlet considers the best in America.  The outlet's list was compiled by sending a dozen reporters, editors, and critics to hundreds of eateries throughout the country in order to find their favorites, according t…
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022
4 Massachusetts Eateries Make Yelp's List Of Top 100 US Restaurants For 2022 Massachusetts has lots to offer the local foodie, but the Mass food scene has attracted national attention. The Yelpers have spoken – four Massachusetts eateries made it to a list of America's top 100 restaurants. Sarma in Somerville, Fox & the Knife in Boston, Prezza in Boston, and Red Lentil Vegetarian & Vegan Restaurant in Watertown made the Yelp list. The list was compiled through a process of asking Yelpers about their favorite spots to eat and then ranking the results by crunching data including number of submissions, ratings, and reviews. The Mass restaurants that made the …
New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta
New Italian Restaurant In Western Mass Gets High Marks For Pizza, Pasta A new Western Massachusetts pasta and pizza restaurant is getting high marks from online reviewers and foodies. The Redstone Pasta Company located in Hampden County in East Longmeadow, recently opened and already has a waitlist for a reservation. That's because the hot spot is offering handmade pasta and wood-fired pizzas that aren't your ordinary fare. "A new Italian place in town definitely worth trying! The pizza was light, the pasta was fresh, and the dessert was 2 thumbs up!" said Yelper Jennifer D., of East Longmeadow. The menu features a host of interesting dishes includi…
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews
This Western Mass Spot Knows How To Serve Pizza, Burgers, Brews If you live anywhere in Western Massachusetts you probably already know about the Rail Trail Ale House and its brick-oven artisan pizzas, Angus burgers, and hand-cut fries. But just in case you don't here's a quick rundown of what you'll find when you visit this Hampden County hot spot which is a favorite with Southwick locals. The menu features a complete rundown of just about every type of pizza such as the buff chicken with house-made Buffalo sauce or the mushroom madness ( no explanation needed). But just in case you are picky, or can't find that right combination they will make it for…
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021
Fairfield County Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat List For 2021 When it comes to quality restaurants, Connecticut is tops in New England, at least according to Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2021. Three eateries from the Nutmeg State made the list.  Rhode Island and Maine each had one. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire had none. Here's the rundown: 23. Los Andes Restaurant – Providence, RI (Providence County) 33. Tacos El Azteca – Norwalk, CT (Fairfield County) Click here for a Daily Voice story on Tacos El Azteca. 60. Grassroots Ice Cream – Granby, CT (Hartford County) 61. September in Bangkok – New Haven, CT (N…
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House
Fresh Fish, Innovative Dishes Have Diners Hooked On This Combo Fish Market-Chowder House The Angler Fish Market & Chowder Co.'s menu has plenty of items that could hook someone in. $1 freshly shucked oysters on Wednesdays, 50 cent shrimp cocktails, a weekly gluten-free menu, succulent scallops, creamy chowder all caught my attention. The menu at The Angler, located in Worcester County, in Westminster, is, for the most part, traditional New England chowder house: crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, PEI mussels, oysters, chowder, Fried whole belly clams, Pretzel encrusted halibut, Dill cucumber salmon, Fish and chips, and Pan-seared scallops. It’s the daily specials where Gira…
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong
Still 'Hip' After All These Years: Northampton Restaurant Nearing 50 And Going Strong Not many Northampton restaurants can say they were part of the funky city before it was cool. But as they come up on 50 years in the business, Fitzwilly’s Restaurant can claim a hand in its renaissance. Opened in 1974, Fitzwilly’s on Main Street near the Truck-Eating Bridge, serves updated-takes on classic American dishes for lunch and dinner. The restaurant was part of the vanguard in Northampton's 1980s transformation from a depressed suburb to the thriving art, dining, and entertainment destination that it is today.  During COVID-19, Fitzwilly’s is opening daily for indoor dining …
Who Has The Best Chinese Food In Hampden County? Top Restaurants By Yelp Who Has The Best Chinese Food In Hampden County? Top Restaurants By Yelp
Who Has The Best Chinese Food In Hampden County? Top Restaurants By Yelp There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout.  With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivered meals is important.  Here are some of the top-reviewed Chinese restaurants in Hampden County according to local Yelp critics. Tao’s Asian Cuisine, 31 Harkness Ave., East Longmeadow, (413) 525-1820 Reviewers described Tao’s as “authentic” and “classic” with consistently excellent food, cleanliness, and adherence to COVID-19 social-distancing. The food comes out fast, crips and “not too salty, not too greasy” just righ…