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Lifestyle
Taffer’s Tavern Brings ‘Cozy, Intimate Environment’ To Massachusetts
Paramount food star Jon Taffer welcomed people into his new home this week, and it’s located in one of the most budding communities just outside Boston. The host of “Bar Rescue” officially welcomed the public to Taffer’s Tavern at Arsenal Yards in Watertown on a sunny Thursday morning, Sept. 8. With Covid-19 and supply chain issues putting a pause on the grand opening, Taffer said the moment felt like winning a war. “Gratifying isn't a strong enough word,” he said. “When people show up like this and you see the smiles on their faces when they taste and they eat things, it almost feels like…
Lifestyle
'Bar Rescue' Host Jon Taffer Opening First Taffer's Tavern Location In Mass
A Paramount food star is raising the bar by bringing his restaurant chain to the Bay State. Jon Taffer, host of "Bar Rescue," is bringing Taffer's Tavern to the Boston area with a new location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown later this summer. The spot will be Taffer's second franchise location, with a third opening in Washington DC around the same time. The original Taffer's Tavern is located in Alpharetta, Ga. “Boston is home to some of the first bars and taverns in the country and has a rich tradition of discerning taste," Taffer said in a statement according to Boston25. "We are lookin…
Lifestyle
California-Based Hot Chicken Joint Opening Second Massachusetts Location
Get ready Woburn, because things are about to get hot – and this time we're not talking about the weather. Dave's Hot Chicken, which already has one location in Newton, is opening their second Massachusetts store this Friday, July 29. The chain is known for their selection of chicken tenders and sliders with seven heat levels from "no spice" to "reaper," with the latter requiring a signed waiver to try. #woburn #massachusetts we've got a @daveshotchicken with YOUR name on it! OPENING ON Friday, July 29! 📍300 Mishawum Rd (Suite 400), Woburn, MA 01801. Spread the word and TAG EVERYON…
Business
Friendly’s First Fast-Casual Cafe Opens In Westfield
Restaurant chain Friendly's has launched its first fast-casual cafe. The company announced that it has opened its first "Friendly's Cafe" in Hampden County, Massachusetts. The eatery is located at 291 East Main St. in Westfield. It opened on Saturday, Feb. 26, representatives said. The 2,700 square-foot location seats 45 guests. Guests can either order directly at the counter or use a QR code at the table to have food delivered, Friendly's said. Orders can also be placed online and either delivered or picked up at designated "to-go" areas. "Friendly's Cafe de…
Lifestyle
Family-Owned Pizzeria Opens New Location In Hampden County
A popular pizza restaurant that has been in business in Western Mass for more than 60 years celebrated its grand opening of a new location. Falls Pizza, a family-owned restaurant, known for its pizza and grinders throughout Hampden County celebrated its 60th year in business with a special ribbon-cutting event at its newly-renovated location in Chicopee on Thursday, Feb. 24. Owner Ridvan Turan said during the grand opening that Falls Pizza is not your typical pizza place because the staff works hard to put the customer first and make sure they serve a good product. Yum, pizza.Falls Piz…
Business
New Restaurant With A Familiar Face Proposed For Main Street
A new restaurant with a familiar face has been proposed for Main Street in Indian Orchard. On Feb. 8, the Springfield Board of License Commissioners had a new all-alcohol annual restaurant license on their agenda for Yaad Food Bar & Grill II. Yaad Food is a Jamaican restaurant at 89 Main St., Indian Orchard, owned by Orlando Roberts and Alexis Mercure. It is Mercure’s sister, Kimberley Campbell, who is listed as the manager of record for Yaad Food Bar & Grill II’s new liquor license application. Campbell works at Yaad Food with Mercure and is often the person who greets customers a…
Business
Western Mass Jazz Bar Plans To Open This Spring
Craft cocktails and hot jazz are coming to Worthington Street. At the site of the old Fat Cats in Springfield, a new bar and restaurant, Dewey’s Jazz Lounge is opening in the near future. On Tuesday, Dec. 29, owners posted to Facebook that Dewey’s Lounge is expected to be opening on Worthington Street in a “few short months.” An opening date will be sometime during the spring. The new restaurant and bar will be very different than Fat Cat’s no-frills bar and pool hall with $1 beer nights. Dewey’s owners said they have been doing serious renovations to the space since Dec. 6. “Dewey’s w…
Business
Wood-n-Tap Opening In Enfield Features Huge Patio
Wood-n-Tap is planning to open its 9th restaurant since the regional chain first opened in Hartford 18 years ago. The newest Wood-n-Tap is expected to open in November in the Big Y Plaza on Palomba Drive in Enfield, according to the Hartford Business Journal. The Enfield location will feature a large outdoor patio with its own bar and seating for more than 200 people. Under normal, non-pandemic conditions, Wood-n-Tap in Enfield would be able to accommodate nearly 450 guests between outdoor and indoor dining. (In an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, restaurants in Connecticut - and …
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