Hot & Now

What’s hot and happening now in the restaurant scene PAUL GIORGIO

WHEN THE MOVIES STOP.

Mi Cocina Mexicana has opened at the site of the former Leicester Drive-In on Route 9. The Mexican eatery is owned by Ricardo & Carolina De Segura. The Couple also owns another restaurant in Framingham and plans on a third in Orange. All food is made from scratch.

NAPOLI FINALLY PROCEEDING.

Shrewsbury’s Napoli Deli will be opening a second location on Worcester’s Plantation Street once they get final approval from the city. Napoli, which serves copious amounts of food at reasonable prices has a large following, is owned by Rod Haddad.

FLY AWAY.

It appears that Flying Dreams Brewery, once located on Worcester’s Park Ave. in the space owned by Peppercorn’s, has temporarily moved to Marlboro after its lease was not renewed. The 1200 sq. ft. space was once home to Wormtown, before they moved to Shrewsbury Street. Dave Richardson, Flying Dreams owner said he hopes to move back to the city.

IT’S TACO TIME.

A Maine restaurant chain, Luchador Tacos will be opening soon at the corner of Main & Chandler Streets in Worcester. The 4-year-old company, owned by Katherine Mitchell started in Paris, Maine. All food is made on the premises. The menu is simple-tacos, Burritos and bowls. FITCHBURG PIZZERIA WILL OPEN IN LINCOLN PLAZA. It’s actually no longer based in Fitchburg, having closed down in the pandemic, but Fratelli’s Corner Crust Pizzeria does have a second location on Worcester’s Stafford Street, so I guess it really is a city based mini chain.

FRANKIE IS THE NEW BOY IN TOWN.

Frankie’s Pizzeria on Worcester’s Providence Street continues to get rave reviews. We wrote about this place last year, but it seems it is now catching on with the trendy set. They offer a 24-inch pie, which can literally cover a small table.

WOOSOX ANNOUNCE STARTING FOOD LINEUP.

The WooSox, whose home opener will be April 13 has announced a group of Iconic Worcester restaurants that will be offering food in the park on a rotating basis. Among them is Coney Island, The Wonder bar, Russo’s, the Miss Worcester Diner and more. Look for some great ethnic food that represents the city. This includes food from Ghana, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands.

BAKE ME A CAKE.

It appears that a new cake bakery is opening on Worcester’s Park Ave. in the space that formerly housed Blue Shade next to El basha. The Keebler Elf told us that a spring opening is planned.