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• Beloved Worcester bakery announces closing as owner retires

  by Worcester Food Aug 1
  Google WORCESTER — Wholly Cannoli, a cherished bakery that has been a staple in Worcester for nearly a quarter-century, announced its closure this week. In a heartfelt social media post Wednesday night, founder and owner Richard Elia expressed gratitude to the community for its unwavering su...

• Worcester bakery celebrates anniversary, announces expansion

  by Worcester Food Apr 10
  Taste Great Cakes (Facebook) WORCESTER — Taste Great Cakes, the delightful bakery nestled on Grafton Hill, recently celebrated a significant milestone — 2 years of sweet success. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the bakery shared its joy with followers, expressing immense gratitude for th...

• Worcester bakery shares what it took to serve Easter customers

  by Worcester Food Apr 2
    WORCESTER — In a heartfelt Facebook post, a Worcester bakery detailed the monumental effort it took to meet the demand for Easter treats this year, from babkas to poppy strudel. Celebrating the occasion, European Bakery expressed gratitude towards its patrons, "Thank you to everyone...

• Read for a treat: Free hot dogs for kids with library book

  by Worcester Food Feb 23
  WORCESTER — In an appetizing collaboration aimed at fostering a love for reading among the youth, George's Coney Island Hot Dogs and the Worcester Public Library have cooked up a delectable offer: children and teenagers who bring a library book to the iconic eatery will receive a complimenta...

• Worcester bakery closes temporarily for renovation

  by Worcester Food Jan 9
  Bean Counter (Facebook) WORCESTER — The Bean Counter Bakery Cafe, a beloved local fixture since 2001, has announced that its original location at 113 Highland Street is temporarily closing for a significant renovation project. The renovation began Monday and is expected to conclude in Febr...

• Jordan's Turkeys holds prices steady for Thanksgiving!

  by Worcester Food November 3, 2023
  A Taste of Turkey Tradition at Yesterday's Prices!   For Jordan's Turkeys As the leaves turn golden and the crisp air whispers of the coming holiday season, Jordan's Turkeys invites you to a Thanksgiving celebration steeped in tradition and family values. Nestled in the heart of Rutland, ...

• Toro Loco Taqueria opens at DCU Center in Worcester

  by Worcester Food July 31, 2023
  WORCESTER – A new eatery has opened at the DCU Center. Toro Loco Taqueria, a Mexican express eatery, has opened its doors downtown Worcester. The eatery, situated on a 1,200-square-foot corner spot at Foster and Commercial streets, is the former homes of gourmet doughnut maker Glazy Susan a...

• Worcester bakery lands gig making cake, treats for superstar

  by Worcester Food May 31, 2023
  Worcester bakery Taste Great Cakes was chosen to bake a cake and treats for superstar Janet Jackson (Taste Great Cakes) WORCESTER — A Worcester bakery has made it to the big time, crafting a custom cake and treats for Janet Jackson's Together Again concert tour. Taste Great Cakes was selec...

• New Worcester bakery opens this morning

  by Worcester Food April 4, 2023
  The Cozy Bakery & Coffee opens this morning near Tatnuck Square. The new bakery will open at Kavon's Plaza at 1094 Pleasant Street, near the intersection of Pleasant and Mill streets. Its hours today will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to a Facebook post. A sign recently on the window announc...

• Former Bushel 'n Peck to reopen Tuesday as Perry’s Deli

  by Worcester Food March 2, 2023
  The former Bushel 'n Peck in Tatnuck Square will reopen Tuesday as Perry's Deli After a long wait, Perry's Deli will open on the site of the former Bushel 'n Peck in Tatnuck Square in Worcester. The deli will open on Tuesday. Perry's Deli made the announcement on social media on Wednesday. "I...

• Downtown Worcester bakery to hold Grand Opening Thursday

  by Worcester Food November 30, 2022
    La Central Bakery & Cafe, a bakery that recently opened at 422 Main Street in Worcester, will hold a Grand Opening celebration at 4 p.m. Thursday. In announcing the Grand Opening on Facebook in English and Spanish, the bakery wrote: We will have live music, food and more!!! Hope to...

• Closed Worcester eatery will move downtown, reopen

  by Worcester Food March 8, 2022
  Google A popular Worcester eatery closed since December is eyeing a move downtown. Lucky's Café, which had operated since 1991 at North Works on Grove Street, closed on December 19th after its landlord did not renew its lease, according to an article in the Telegram & Gazette. Co-owners ...

• Popular Downtown Worcester eatery closed until further notice

  by Worcester Food November 9, 2021
  Shawarma Palace, a popular eatery in Downtown Worcester, has closed "until further notice," according to a sign in its window. Not yet registered on the016.com? Sign up today and be the first to know what's going on in and around Worcester! Registration is free and easy  ...

• Here's the starting food lineup at Polar Park

  by Worcester Food February 11, 2021
  The Worcester Red Sox unveiled a starting lineup of 9 Worcester restaurants and businesses whose food will be available at Polar Park this year. In a 3 minute, 56 second video posted on YouTube, Tim Quitadamo of WooSox Production and mascot Smiley Ball introduced the 9. They are: George&rsquo...

• Downtown Worcester market announces closing

  by Worcester Food January 10, 2021
    North Main Provisions, a specialty market on Main Street in Worcester, will be closing, according to a Facebook post. Not yet registered on the016.com? Sign up today and be the first to know what's going on in and around Worcester! Registration is free and easy North Main Pro...

• Here's what's replacing Crown Bakery on Gold Star Blvd.

  by Worcester Food January 5, 2021
  The owner of 133 Gold Star Blvd. in Worcester has plans for the former Crown Bakery Last year legendary Crown Bakery closed its doors for good after six decades in Worcester. 2020 also saw the opening of the Bean Counter’s second location on Grove Street and the opening of Crust Bake Shop&...

• 3 Worcester bake shops hit by COVID in 24 hours

  by Worcester Food December 11, 2020
  Three Worcester bake shops are temporarily closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19. The shops that have temporarily closed are The Queen's Cups, 56 Water St., and the both locations of Crust Bake Shop, 118 Main St. and 1 West Boylston St. Not yet registered on the016.com? Sign up tod...

• Closed Worcester bakery's tasty treats will live on

  by Worcester Food August 5, 2020
  When Crown Bakery closed permanently in June, longtime customers of the iconic Worcester bakery were united in their fond remembrance of the renowned Swedish treats.  Those who feared that their favorite rolls were gone forever can rest a bit easier today. Not yet a member of The 016?&...

• Crown Bakery closes permanently

  by Worcester Food June 10, 2020
  End of an era Crown Bakery, a Worcester institution since 1960, has closed permanently. A sign reading, "SORRY WE ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSED" was placed on the front door of 133 Gold Star Blvd. in the last 10 days. "Original plans for the bakery were drawn up in 1959, and Lundstrom opened...

• Updated hours for Worcester-area grocery stores

  by Worcester Food April 17, 2020
  Here are the hours of operation, including special times for seniors, for Worcester-area grocery stores: ccipeggy/Pixabay —Super Stop & Shop— 539-571 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury Phone number: 508-842-1911 Accepts: WIC, EBT Senior Hours: Monday-Sunday 6 am- 7:30 am Stor...

• State of the art McDonald's open in Worcester

  by Worcester Food December 12, 2019
  LOOK INSIDE: New McDonald's open on West Boylston Street Months after closing, the new McDonald's at 766 West Boylston St., built from the ground up after the previous restaurant was demolished, opened at 11 a.m. today (Thursday). Here's a look at what's in store at a brand-new, state-of-the-a...