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inside stories Krave is our way of tempting you with the delectable side of Worcester. In this issue we are putting the spotlight on Worcester’s burgeoning dining scene – through both the food and those who inspire menus throughout the city. Here you’ll find a resourceful look at comfort foods throughout the area, a new way to think about breakfast and profiles of seven of our city’s finest chefs – and trust me, narrowing down that giant list to only seven was tough. Plus, you’ll find an interview with Worcester’s own Scott Erb and Donna Dufault of Erb Photography – who are renowned for their drool inducing photos of food. We hope to ignite your taste buds through our issue of Krave, and hope you close our pages with a newfound respect for Worcester’s dining scene.

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For the children Should 17 year olds be able to vote in local elections? Jeremy Shulkin President Barack Obama cites Worcester’s University Park Campus School as a national model and uses it as an example of how No Child Left Behind punishes good schools. Other than mislabeling it a charter school, we give him an A on this one. +3

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to be stakeholders in their community,� he explains. While this idea is new to Worcester,

it’s not new to Massachusetts. Students at Lowell’s youth-oriented United Teen Equality Center (UTEC) have spearheaded a two-year long initiative that has put a bill before the state legislature that would allow the city a binding ballot question on whether or not local 17 year olds can cast ballots in municipal elections. Youth organizer Geoffrey Foster is “cautiously optimistic� about it passing, even though the window of opportunity is quickly closing. All ballot questions have to get through the legislature by Oct. 3, and he’s hoping Gov. Deval Patrick will sign off on it by Friday, Sept. 30. Foster says UTEC students have always been politically active, including hosting candidate forums for city council and school committee that are as entertaining as they are informative, and often draw higher turnouts than other debates. The initiative grew out of this about two years ago, after students wanted to be involved even more in the electoral process, especially when it came to electing members to the school committee – the body that most closely governs their day-to-day lives. Lowell’s bill has made its way through the Election Laws subcommittee to Worcester Representative Vincent Pedone’s Committee on Bills in the Third Reading, the last stop before

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review via a nonbinding ballot question. According to Coleman, a number of 16, 17 and 18 year olds work on local campaigns and get “fired up with passion� and want to vote; and giving them that right would be both empowering and encouraging to those who feel left out of the process. “We want young people

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Worcester’s placement on a Wall Street Journal top-10 list showing the American metro areas with the highest growth in percentage of adults with college degrees. Worcester’s degree holders grew 5.8 percent in the last decade, beating out Pittsburgh and New York and trailing Boston and Baltimore.

of the Worcester chapter, or shift more oversight to the Boston ofďŹ ce. “You’re going to see an even stronger presence going forward,â€? offers Rose, calling this a “redoubling of effortsâ€? and a “strong renewal.â€? The Worcester ofďŹ ce has remained open since July, with all the board members

still in place and the ACLU’s ďŹ eld director, Whitney Taylor, acting as interim executive director. “We’re fully committed to having a strong presence across Massachusetts and in Worcester,â€? because of the large population in Worcester County. She says the top issues for the area will

revolve around police accountability, over-incarceration, secret surveillance, technology infringing on liberties, and public-records reform – as exempliďŹ ed in the Telegram & Gazette’s legal battle with the city and Worcester Police Department over terminated ofďŹ cer Mark Rojas’ records.

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After Worcester city councilors Kate Toomey and Michael Germain expressed interest in the idea, oor debate ended without a vote when Councilor Paul Clancy held discussion on the item. As Tuesday was the last day questions could be added to the local November ballot, Coleman’s initiative will not appear on it. After the meeting Clancy called this “the last minuteâ€? and said the council would have to vote on something with little information, and wondered why it wasn’t brought to the council’s attention sooner.

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going up to a vote in front of the entire House. The UTEC teens and Coleman have an ally in Peter Levine, director of the Tufts University-afďŹ liated Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). Levine testiďŹ ed on their behalf in front of the House elections subcommittee. “18 is a terrible year to start voting,â€? he says, noting that it’s the same year that ďŹ rst year voters move out of their communities to live in other communities where 18 year-olds generally don’t vote. “It would make sense that if they would get into the habit when they’re 17 they’re more likely to do it when they’re 18.â€? He says evidence has shown 17 year olds are as apt at making voting decisions as those who are older, and would encourage more civics and engagement lessons in schools. Levine believes these changes would set a precedent for the rest of the country, but notes that Iowa allows 17 year olds to vote in presidential caucuses as long as they’ll turn 18 before election day. Candidate Barack Obama’s team made a huge push in high schools, which led to him capturing Iowa in January 2008. Levine notes those seeking the Republican nomination this year would be wise to do the same. Pedone says despite the idea coming out of the subcommittee with a “favorable report,â€? some concerns have arisen from the Secretary of State and city and town ofďŹ cials. More research is needed, he says, particularly because lowering the voting age would also lower the age in which someone could run for ofďŹ ce from 18 to 17 and create and “administrative nightmareâ€? for municipal clerks who would have to keep two different voter rolls, one for state and federal elections and one for local voting. “There are legal questions, constitutional questions that need to be answered,â€? Pedone cautions. With reports still needed from the Secretary of State’s ofďŹ ce, he’s not optimistic his ofďŹ ce will receive all the necessary information to make a decision before the October 3 deadline.

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{ worcesteria } MAYORAL RACE STAYS AT FOUR, JUST NOT THE FOUR YOU EXPECTED: Phone

calls flew back and forth between city hall, city councilors, union heads and some higher-up political offices (ones with familiar Irish last names) on Tuesday over whose names would appear on the November ballot for mayor. In what one observer called a “pissing contest,” political factions throughout the city discussed the implication of splitting votes between Mike Germain and Joe Petty and how that would play to Konnie Lukes’ favor. At the end of the day – the final day for at-large candidates to declare their intention to run only for council and not for mayor – Germain withdrew. “It’s not the right time,” he said Tuesday night, but added “the time is going to come.”…In a surprise to politicians and election watchers, candidate Carmen Carmona left her name on the list as a mayoral candidate as well. Despite a somewhat under-the-radar campaign, Carmona hung with Kate Toomey, Lukes and Joe O’Brien in six of the 10 precincts in innercity wards 8 and 10 but finished 11th out of 14 citywide. Reached Wednesday morning, Carmona called her decision to run for mayor “recent” – as in she decided to leave her name on the list on Tuesday.

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Guy Glodis’ post-electedoffice career now includes a stint as a political operative, as the former state senator and sheriff has found himself helping out the Stephen Buchalter and George Russell campaigns for city council. Glodis said that he’s “indebted to both of them” for their support during his campaigning days. As for his take on how the campaigns are going: “I don’t want to read too much into the preliminary numbers.”

COMING SOON TO A $500 MILLION DEVELOPMENT NEAR YOU: Wondering how an

insurance agency moving just a few blocks and a proposed cancer center will attract hoards of afterwork crowds to downtown’s CitySquare? The city hears your concern. According to a short exchange Tuesday night between City Councilor Rick Rushton and City Manager Michael O’Brien, within the next 60 days city councilors will be notified of potential investment in the project by a residential developer and a “full-service hotel.”…The tone of that conversation changed a shade when Rushton asked a follow up—“Is the chiller coming this year?”—in reference to the missing piece that has kept the common’s ice-skating rink from, well, being an iceskating rink. “I’m just hoping at some point we’re going to see some skating at city hall,” he added, still believing “it’s a good idea.” O’Brien said he’d transmit new city-common developments in the form of a report.

WORCESTER GOP GOING STATEWIDE?: A State House News Service article

last week mentioned that Worcester-area Republicans Peter Blute, Brent Andersen and Karyn Polito are all interested in or have been approached about the soon-to-bevacant MassGOP chairmanship. Jennifer Nassour, the current head of the party, will step down in October to have her third child. Last January, Worcesterite Bill McCarthy ran against her for the post, losing by a vote of 50 to 16.

WHOSE HOUSE? ABBY’S HOUSE: Worcester abolitionist Abby Kelley Foster will get some well-deserved recognition this week when she’ll be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame along with Coretta Scott King, Billie Holiday and eight others in Seneca Falls, N.Y. Local actress starring in the one-woman show “Yours for Humanity – Abby” and Worcester Women’s History Project member Lynne McKenney Lydick will pick up the award dressed up as Foster and address the crowd with words pieced together from her letters and speeches. DOWN DOWNING STREET: The traffic study asked for by community residents to measure the impacts of closing Downing Street for a Clark University pedestrian plaza has been erected, which means the cut through between Main and Park is closed to traffic. So far, the study has proven one long-held hypothesis: college students still carry the “Jackass” gene. Witness accounts detail students pushing each other down the Downing Street in shopping carts. Remember kids, if it’s not on YouTube, it didn’t happen. Got a tip? Send it to jshulkin@worcestermag.com or call 749-3166, x243. Follow Jeremy Shulkin on Twitter @JeremyShulkin and find more news items at worcestermag.com/blogs/dailyworcesteria.

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inety-one percent of Worcester’s registered voters did not participate in last week’s preliminary election. That’s an insult to the candidates, and it’s also an indication that too many adults missed out on civics education in school. That the incumbents were the first six finishers in the preliminary was no surprise. In previous columns, I criticized the challengers for a lack of visibility, not raising issues and failing to engage the voters. Konnie Lukes was the biggest winner in the atlarge race. In 2009, after serving three years as mayor, Lukes lost all 50 precincts to Joe O’Brien, and she also finished a distant fifth for council. Her strong second-place finish last week (a few votes behind popular Kate Toomey) indicates that the voters once again are open to electing Lukes the contrarian as mayor and school-committee chair. But some powerful people and their supporters will do whatever it takes to prevent that from happening. With Joe O’Brien out of the mayor’s race, at-large councilor Rick Rushton (who narrowly lost to Lukes in 2007), was the first mayoral choice of the liberal McGovern, Murray and O’Brien political machine. However, Rushton, who finished sixth last week declined their offer, so the machine recruited its second choice, at-large councilor Joe Petty. Petty, who finished a respectable fourth in the preliminary, is a consensus builder but, by his own admission, lacks charisma. His last two campaign slogans were The Quiet Man and Just an Average Joe. Petty will try to paint Lukes as a divider who is too cozy with the local Tea Party. And he’ll criticize her for following the city charter and being a ceremonial mayor. Lukes will accuse Petty of being a puppet of the aforementioned political machine, and she’ll say that his job in Boston will make him

Letters For better or worse

In the Sep 15th issue, Mary Reynolds wrote in to state that you were contributing to the “dumbing down of America” by printing a couple naughty words in your “People on the Street” segment in the previous issue. I disagree. You were simply doing your job. Wardell Washington was asked his opinion on a subject, and you printed his answer. I actually applaud you for not censoring or omitting his response. For better or for worse, certain words have moved into our vernacular, and whining about it won’t change that. I believe that these words only have an impact because we let them. In fact, maybe hearing more of them would rob them of their power. Honestly, what is the point of being offended by words in the first place? Sincerely, NATE GOR C Z Y N S K I Dudley

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an ineffective mayor in Worcester. Where some at-large challengers finished surprised a lot of people. Mike Monfredo, a former assistant city clerk, unexpectedly came in seventh. He recently sued the city for improperly eliminating his position and laying him off. The electoral success of the likable Monfredo showed that holding one’s campaign sign at key intersections is much more effective for an at-large candidate than door knocking. The strong eighth-place finish of Bill Coleman has him well-positioned for the November election. But to crack the top six, he needs to recruit some volunteers and raise some money. And Coleman’s run for mayor is ill-advised. He risks losing many at-large votes from the people who will be supporting Lukes or Petty for mayor. Three challengers had disappointing preliminary finishes. Business owner Steve Buchalter, who just missed being elected to the council in 2009, finished in ninth place while politically well-connected Jim Kersten finished tenth. Their campaigns were too low profile. Even with November’s expected 20 percent voter turnout, it will be difficult for either of the two to recover. The last place finish of Clark University senior, Devin Coleman, was unexpected. He brought youth, enthusiasm and energy to an otherwise listless atlarge campaign. While canvassing my neighborhood a few days after the preliminary, Coleman stopped by my house. He believes that the incumbents are vulnerable on some issues, and he expects to be much more vocal and aggressive in the next few weeks. On November 8, the at-large and four competitive district races will bring out special-interest groups such as the municipal labor unions, retirees, Stand for Children, Neighbor to Neighbor and the local Tea Party. But our voices can be much louder than theirs if we turn out in droves on Election Day. Let’s do it! just how special summer is in Southern Massachusetts. Fresh Air Fund hosts, volunteers and local supporters dedicated their time and efforts to help these inner-city youngsters experience simple summertime pleasures, including afternoons of swimming, fishing at sunset and roasting s’mores over a campfire. None of this would be possible without Victoria CoxLanyon, your local Fresh Air Fund volunteer leader, who works throughout the year to make sure host families and children have the opportunity to enjoy memorable summertime experiences together. I invite you to join Victoria Cox-Lanyon and the local Fresh Air Fund committee to help spread the word about the wonderful opportunity of hosting next summer. The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, has provided free summer vacations to over 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. For more information on how you can help to continue this wonderful tradition of volunteering, please call Victoria Cox-Lanyon at 508-4761194 or visit www.freshair.org. Sincerely, J EN NY M OR G E N T H A U Executive Director

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EOPLE STREET When you go out to eat, what’s your standby dish? AS K E D O N M A I N ST R E E T

Italian food. Anything with pasta and sauce.

Marc LeBlanc WINCHENDON

A nice filet mignon with a baked potato and maybe a green salad.

Earl Philbrook WORCESTER

A nice beef… well done.

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Chips and salsa, I love it with margaritas.

Vicki Cabezas WORCESTER

Chicken broccoli ziti, it’s delicious.

Adam Teixeira BOSTON

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Krave is made to order this year. With a yearning to know more about Worcester’s culinary culture, we dug deep into the urban food scene with a focus on local cuisine for this annual issue. As you peruse these pages, you’ll discover the many faces and talents responsible for putting Worcester on the food radar for so many — both locally and nationally — in recent years. So read on, raise a glass and be proud. Sláinte!

Chef Profiles Paul Booras: Flats .................................................... 12 William Nemeroff: The People’s Kitchen.............. 14 Alec Lopez: Armsby Abbey ..................................... 16 Alina Eisenhauer: Sweet ......................................... 18 Wilson Wang: Baba Sushi....................................... 20 Paul Wilson: Pepper’s Fine Food Catering ........... 22 Steve Champagne: Mezcal ..................................... 24 One pancake to rule them all............................................. 15 The many facets of comfort food ..................................... 21 Behind the lens of Erb Photography................................. 26

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Paul Booras has tapped into Central Massachusetts’ growing passion for local, sustainable foods with the creative offerings at Flats. In a short time, Booras has gained a loyal following and also connected at the community level through involvement in farmers’ markets, stART on the Street, and the Worcester Green Jobs Coalition. How did you wind up in the restaurant business? Some kids cuts lawns, others paint houses...I started washing dishes. My father dropped me off at a local restaurant the summer I turned 13, after I told him I didn’t want to work with him anymore because I wanted to make money. I think he was ripped at me. I walked in the back door, asked the chef if he needed help, and he pointed to the dish pit. I scrubbed pots for 12 hours and walked home at 11:30 p.m. My parents were worried sick about me—meanwhile, I felt like I had made a stand. I stayed there for over a year and rose through the ranks—I guess I got the kitchen bug there. It’s not very glamorous, like TV makes it seem nowadays. You have to love it. What’s the toughest part of being a chef? We live in a universe parallel to our non-food service friends and family members. Chefs tend to socialize with one another because of the long, late hours. The lifestyle makes it difficult to conform to normal, civilized folks: working nights and weekends, having split days off and holidays on. We are often misunderstood and judged for our questionable outlets...late night cocktails, gluttony, debauchery. We work hard and play hard. We often find ourselves huddled at a bar stool with others that smell of the craft—charred onions, garlic, fish oils and wood smoke. We tend to be brutally honest; chefs aren’t known for having the best soft skills. Kitchens are unforgiving places and those that succeed develop a thick skin early...but like a well-aged wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, if you break the skin, it reveals a complexity and character that’s easily loved, coupled with pockets of sweetness.

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What’s the most fun part of being a chef? The organized chaos. There’s nothing like working the line on a Saturday night, transforming pristine raw materials into edible art. Some chefs persevere and become great, others crack and crumble. The instant gratification is addictive; every plate is special. Great chefs take their craft very personally. It’s the pleasure of creation—the guest is a focus, but to most chefs is just there for the ride. Why else endure the long hours, burns, scalding steam and oil and substandard compensation? We’re nuts...and we love what we do. We are artisans, martyrs, junkies for gratification. Important to us all is the mutual respect of our brothers and sisters—those with cuts and scars—we are soldiers and our craft develops enduring bonds. This reward is unique. Any new ingredients or techniques you’re especially excited about right now? Smoke, pork fat, and flours made from grains and legumes. I’m sort of old school and never go into molecular food science. I gravitate to old-world flavors and techniques. I’ll choose a campfire over an induction range every time. Food is primal to me. I have been spending free time curing and smoking handmade sausages and hams...maybe psychologically I’m preparing for the winter. I’m in an enduring love affair with pork fat. When you go out to eat someone else’s food, what do you crave? I don’t go out much...when I do it’s all about the company. I always get the new server or the wobbly table. My days off are generally shared by the chef whose restaurant I am patronizing, so I have been conditioned not to expect much. Honestly, I’d rather spend the money on raw ingredients and have people come to my house. Sometimes I want to enjoy their company, other times I want to enjoy my craft—just cook from the heart. That’s my escape...the friends are there to help relish in the excess. What three things are always in your refrigerator at home? Whole-grain mustard, organic eggs, and Sambal Oelek. Flats Organic Pizza, 75 Maywood St., Worcester, 508-752-1701, flatsrestaurant.com — Marc Cochon

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As a chef, William Nemeroff sees it as his job to not only provide honest crowd favorites and comfort food, but also to inspire and educate the guests that come to the People’s Kitchen, located on the second floor of 1 Exchange Place in Worcester. “It has been a pleasure seeing the response to our style of food,” Nemeroff remarks, noting that the recent growth in artisan restaurants in Worcester causes all of the other chefs and restaurants to “work harder and get more creative.” If there is one thing that The People’s Kitchen has become known for, it is for its creativity with an ever-changing menu. Consistent with each menu is a collection of cheeses and charcuterie that the chef chooses each week. “We always select a soft, semi-soft, semi-hard, hard and a bleu (…) as well as three charcuterie items.” Creativity is not limited only to the cheeses and meats, as Nemeroff notes that a request on the restaurant’s Facebook page for “chicken-fried hamburger with Latin sauce,” became a challenging, but delicious “chicken-fried steak with a spicy tequila mojo.” With items like this, some diners may have a difficult time choosing, so the chef recommends a special selection on the chef’s board, which includes all of the cheese and charcuterie items from a particular week as well as fresh bread. Coming up, the People’s Kitchen is featuring Salametto, “a dried pork salami from the famed producer Fra Mani in California,” a house-made beef-and-ginger sausage, and Serrano ham from Spain. While the People’s Kitchen brings in the finest meats from around the world, the restaurant also has a local and homegrown focus, which Nemeroff admits can be a challenge. “It has been a struggle to serve local produce and meats. It seems the producers only have a limited supply.” Despite the challenge, he adds that “this benefits us because our menu changes weekly. We can bring in just enough to serve for the four days the menu runs.” The difficulty, though, is worth it, as “the

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difference is amazing; you can taste the freshness and the care in which the farmers take in the growing of their product.” By only selecting growers and farmers who have the same integrity that he has, as a chef, Nemeroff finds the relationship between growers, like Schultz Farm in Rutland, and the restaurant to be a symbiotic one, as “they appreciate the care and respect that we give their product as well.” Even with an ever-changing menu and the most fresh, local produce, the People’s Kitchen still has to differentiate itself from other restaurants in the city. Nemeroff thinks that this differentiation comes with its beef claiming that he “doesn’t think you can get a true 21-day dry-aged strip loin steak for $27,” other than at The People’s Kitchen. The People’s Kitchen also takes a head-to-toe approach with its meat, wasting as little as possible, noting that a lot of the sausages and cured items are made in-house. While the hand-selected beef is outstanding, he affirms that even with the cycling menu at The People’s Kitchen, “we do always find a place for the crowd favorites, like chop suey and pub-style fried calamari with fried pickles and house-made ranch,” which will be featured on the menu. With creative and exciting new dishes appearing next to favorite old-standbys, the chef says that “it is a pleasure seeing the response to our style of food.” While he adds that he sees the Worcester dining scene as a work in progress, it is without a doubt that The People’s Kitchen and Nemeroff are moving Worcester in the right direction. The People’s Kitchen, 1 Exchange Place in Worcester, 1nichexchange.com/the-peoples-kitchen.

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If you still doubt its importance, take note that the pancake appears in not one, but two Shakespearean plays. So it comes as little surprise that the City of Worcester features a compelling array of pancakes, unique in their own special ways. While few pancakes could hold their batter to those made by my mother, I nevertheless set out upon Worcester—this city of hills—to find one pancake that would rule them all. The Country Kettle, just minutes from Worcester in West Boylston, sits appropriately next to a major fork of Routes 12, 140, and 110. Channeling the “forkiness” of its location, The Kettle serves up some of the most original and delicious breakfast dishes this side of I-495. While its specials menu changes every few months, a tantalizing S’mores Pancake had been calling out to me on nearly

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he clearest way to tell how important something is to a culture is to count the number of words that exist to describe it. Without a doubt, the thing that has more names than almost any other food is, fittingly, the pancake. In English, we have the flapjack, griddlecake, johnnycake, the hotcake, and many more regional favorites; the French have their crêpes, Indian cuisine has poodas, pajeon in Korea, Eastern Europe has pala-inke, and there are so many variations in every culture and cuisine that the pancake is obviously one of our most beloved treasures.

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While passively listening to news radio or reading the newspaper throughout the last several years, it is impossible to avoid the incessant chatter about business and profits. Every political debate, from Worcester City Council to a national presidential primary has some mention of profits, jobs and executive compensation. It is refreshing, then, to talk to Alec Lopez, one of the proprietors of Armsby Abbey, and have him tell you that “this isn’t about business or profits, it’s about passion.” Passion is what has typified Armsby Abbey since opening three years ago on 144 North Main Street in Worcester. The restaurant and bar has not only won Best Beer Selection accolades three years in a row from Worcester Magazine, but also carries some heavy national gravitas as well: Ratebeer.com ranks the Abbey as one of the top-20 bars in the world; famed beer author Andy Crouch mentions Armsby in his latest book “Great American Craft Beer: A Guide to the Nation’s Finest Beers & Breweries,” and Wine Enthusiast magazine lists Armsby Abbey first in its collection of “beer trailblazers.” While the worldwide acclaim speaks for itself, we wanted to get the first-hand scoop from Lopez on what sets Armsby Abbey apart, and Lopez affirms that it all begins with beer. “Pairing beer with food is one of our specialties, and we’ve been doing it since we opened. We actually incorporate beer into the cuisine at every opportunity be it soups, sauces, braises and dressings.” Casual fans of beer may be daunted by a list of 20-something ever-changing taps and hundreds of bottles, so when asking Lopez what he feels is an essential pairing, he replied that “one of my all-time favorite pairings is fresh tomato and a bright, fresh IPA or wet, hopped lager. If you look at any of our menus there is a recommended beer pairing under each item,” affirming that “we take this very seriously.” While Armsby has made a name for itself with the best beer selection in the region, it has also cut out a niche as one of the first

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restaurants in the area to strive to have a menu featuring locally grown and raised foods. On the importance of locally grown and raised foods, Lopez says that this is “the only sustainable model,” adding that their “goal is for you to know where every last bite you’re eating comes from and to take comfort that it was raised with great care.” When asked if he thinks that this trend is catching on around the city, Lopez says that the scene is improving, but that “[Worcester] still has a long way to go.” Alec recognizes that Worcester has plenty of options, but that the quality of a dining scene should not merely be about options, but rather, about quality options, of which he thinks Worcester only has a few. While his outlook is wavering now, he still has great hope for the future, noting that one area in need of dire improvement in the city is in mobile food. “The most painful part about our dining scene in my opinion is the lack of a mobile food culture. I travel extensively and see this exploding all over the U.S., but here in Worcester we have the most asinine regulations on food vendors.” Lopez doesn’t squarely place blame solely with city regulations or restaurant owners, but also with the diners themselves. With the same passion that is the hallmark of Armsby Abbey, Lopez challenges Worcester-area diners: “We’re eating dangerous, mass-produced, chemically and genetically altered food”; it is time to “demand to know where your food is coming from and be prepared to pay for it!” The Armsby Abbey, 144 Main St., Worcester, 508.795.1012, armsbyabbey.com — Michael Murray

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every visit. Admittedly, the s’more is not this food enthusiast’s favorite sweet treat due in no small part to a long-harbored resentment against marshmallows, based on their awkward spelling (“-mallow” seriously?). Regardless, my s’mores pancakes arrived: two large, piping-hot pancakes with drizzled chocolate, topped with mini marshmallows, sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar, served with syrup and butter. At first glance, I thought that these were merely normal pancakes with unique toppings, but upon tearing into the treat, I found that the marshmallows were baked directly into the batter, making a gooey, gloopy, and delicious mess. The slight hint of graham cracker complemented and mellowed the overwhelming marshmallow, but the rich drizzled chocolate helped bring the meal together. Admittedly, pancakes of marshmallow, sweet chocolate, with butter and syrup proved to be a little too much, which my server reminded me is generally the case, but the Country Kettle’s excellent brewed coffee helped wash it all down. While I would probably not eat this treat often, it was a great diversion from the pancake norm. Food challenges and eating challenges have received a lot of press lately, and

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Worcester has heeded their popularity, with several restaurants offering prizes for finishing some of their most remarkable meals. One restaurant on that list in Jan’s Kitchen on 580 West Boylston St. in Worcester, set back from the road in a small strip-mall. This unassuming counter-only diner serves up delicious breakfast sandwiches and outstanding omelets, but has made a name for itself by serving something that looms large in the Worcester breakfast world: a 13-inch, dinner-plate sized giant pancake. The walls in Jan’s are scattered with photos of those who have both survived the pancake challenge and those who had seen better pancake eating days. I approached the 13-inch pancake with some trepidation, incorrectly assuming that the size of the pancake made up for a disappointing taste or quality. Thankfully, I was wrong, as Jan’s 13-incher is fluffy and hot all the way through, even in center, which could probably be measured at over an inch of thickness. Served with plenty of butter and maple syrup, the pancake is a mouthful, but finishing this behemoth immortalizes Worcester diners on Jan’s Wall of Fame. While my strategy of eating from the inside to the edges was continued on page 19

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If you are a dessert enthusiast or pastry fiend living in the Worcester area, it is likely you are familiar with the exquisite and critically acclaimed dessert bar, Sweet, located on Shrewsbury Street. While acquainted with the tasty treats at Sweet, maybe you are unfamiliar with the woman behind the operation? If so, let me introduce you to Alina Eisenhauer. A Great Barrington native, Eisenhauer grew up watching her mother cook, developing and nurturing her love for the craft. Despite her passion for culinary, when it was time for college Eisenhauer opted not to go to school to become a chef, but instead headed to Fitchburg State College, where she studied for a career in television. Although Eisenhauer admits that she’s always had an obsession with cooking, she says she feared what studying at a culinary school would do for her infatuation with it. Having worked in restaurants since a teen, Eisenhauer was well aware of the anxiety and trials. “I loved to cook ever since I was little, but it was my stress relief, and it was fun,” explains Eisenhauer, while pointing out that, in those days, careers in cooking weren’t portrayed as they have been today. “At that time, pastry schools weren’t as common and being a chef wasn’t what it is now. It wasn’t this great job. People didn’t look up to you.” During college, Eisenhauer discovered more talents and fascinations. For example, a career in fitness was sparked with an internship position at Fitcorp, a leading chain of fitness centers in Boston. Eisenhauer made the move from Fitchburg State to Northeastern University in Boston to study physiology. She garnered much success in the fitness realm, competing in pageants like Miss Fitness America, Miss Fitness USA and the Miss Galaxy pageant. Despite her hard work and achievements in this area, Eisenhauer found that she was still drawn to cooking. In the end, the lure of the kitchen won her over; she created an entrepreneurial role that lifted her culinary love to a professional level, and Sweet was born. Since opening Sweet, Eisenhauer has become a famous figure in the food world, appearing on Food Network shows “Chopped” and “Cupcake Wars” in addition to doing a demo video with chef extraordinaire Bobby Flay for Hellman’s Holiday Recipes. Most recently, Eisenhauer competed on Food Network’s “Sweet Genius” this past Thursday, a show all about dessert challenges. There are many ways that Sweet separates itself from surrounding eateries, but one big way is Eisenhauer’s commitment to the farm- to-table movement. Living in the Berkshires from the age of 12 on, Eisenhauer grew up with the idea that food should be fresh, not processed. “I think that is huge,” she explains. “It’s about eating real food.” Professionally and personally, Eisenhauer promotes the benefits of the lifestyle. “Farm to table is the best thing you can do. It tastes better, 100 percent. The sooner your food gets to you from your source, the better it tastes.” Eisenhauer says the farm-to-table movement is also embraced by some of her peers in the Worcester dining scene, but she recognizes that it may be a slow process for the community to see the benefits of farm-to-table cuisine. “Some people will only understand it because they come into our restaurant and they think the food is really great.” Though Eisenhauer prides herself on buying local and fresh, she chooses quality above everything else. Since “Cupcake Wars” business has been booming for the Sweet staff, this winter, Eisenhauer hopes to make sure she has a ready staff able to handle it all. All staff members at Sweet are educated on the farm-to-table ideology to wholly understand its importance in the Sweet philosophy of baking and business. For a mom and wife, Eisenhauer keeps herself busy but never loses focus for her passion. Where does she get her drive? “I do not do anything halfway. I am harder on myself than anyone else,” Eisenhauer admits. And with success like hers, it’s obvious her hard work is paying off. If you haven’t experienced Sweet for yourself, be sure to stop by for a taste.

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partially successful, on this particular day, I was bested by the gargantuan flapjack. I was without worry, though, because my Worcester pancake adventure required one more stop. Worcester’s Kenmore Diner stands in the shadow of both past and present. Diners are constantly reminded by the idle buzz that there is a hulking six-lane highway looming ominously over the small restaurant. But, more importantly, is the shadow of a tragic recent history, as photos line the walls of the Kenmore from what it looked like before December 3, 1999, when the Worcester Cold Storage Building fire claimed the lives of six local heroes. While few minds were on pancakes on the days following the fire, the official re-opening of the Kenmore three months later attempted to mark at least some return to normalcy for Worcester residents. The Kenmore serves two stacks of pancakes, a typical order of three buttermilk pancakes, but also a stack of three blueberry pancakes for a little more than $5. After gorging myself silly on the chocolaty-marshmallowy-pancakes from the Country Kettle and the largest pancake I had ever eaten from Jan’s Kitchen, I was eager to switch to a more health-

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conscious alternative, and the Kenmore’s blueberry pancakes come packed with more than a day’s serving of mini blueberries. While the nutritional value of the pancake is hotly debated, there is still no argument over the deliciousness of a well adorned fruit-filled pancake, topped with more butter than I could handle. The Kenmore’s pancakes are not award-winning, and they did have some trouble staying together when skewered with utensils, but there is something uniquely Worcester to any dish served at the Kenmore: it makes you feel as though you’ve tapped a vein into the history of the city—although, I will relent, that feeling could have also been my veins and arteries begging me to stop eating so many pancakes. After several days of syrup, butter, batter and pancakey goodness, my odyssey came to an end. Worcester is packed with diners, nooks and breakfast spots, so it would be a disservice to the jack flappers around this proud city to pick only one top pancake. If you have a favorite pancake in Worcester, drop us a line or leave a comment on WorcesterMag.com.

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Wilson Wang’s work at Baba has attracted considerable acclaim, including four WBC Best Chef awards and four consecutive Worcester Mag Best of Worcester Awards. Wilson shared some thoughts with his characteristic enthusiasm and good humor. How did you wind up in the restaurant business? I studied computer science in China, and came to the United States to get into IT. But I got a restaurant job in Framingham and fell in love with it – especially with sushi. I had the chance to study under master sushi chef Ting San at Oishii in Chestnut Hill. He taught me technique, but also how to treat people, how to be honest. I started my own place in Worcester since there wasn’t much sushi here then. I wanted to offer something different, with influences not just from Boston, but also Shanghai, Tokyo and New York. The sushi scene here is a lot better now, I think – better technique, better ingredients. I’ve been here for more than 10 years now. I love Worcester a lot; Worcester changed my life, gave me success. And it’s hard to be successful here – I’ve seen a lot of tears, a lot of failed businesses. But Worcester still has room for innovation – who will be next? What’s the toughest part of being a chef? Food knowledge. You need to know a lot to keep customers happy – a lot of chemistry. Also, you’ve got to understand U.S. culture to succeed here. This is not 100 percent Japanese sushi – that wouldn’t work here. You need to know how American customers will like it: fresh fish, a lot of fish with less rice. Presentation is important –but the most important thing is the taste. Tuna needs to taste like tuna. Salmon needs to taste like salmon.

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We get our fish fresh from Boston every morning. Quality, quality, quality. Everything must be clean, clean, clean! And it’s all about friendship, friendship, friendship. You go to the sushi chef you trust. It’s raw! You are fighting bacteria. Trust is important. What’s the most fun part of being a chef? When a customer says something was delicious, I feel great. You’ve got to enjoy the process. Doing a perfect job at anything is hard. For me, seeing an empty plate come back is what being a professional chef is all about. Food is an important part of the economy. It’s part of being human. What advice would you give to a young chef just starting out? First, you’ve got to love being a chef. You need passion. If you don’t love it, don’t do it! Second, you need to focus. Focus on what you want to be good at. Learn, learn, learn! There’s lots of room to grow. Worcester needs serious noodles and dumplings. It needs shabu-shabu. It needs authentic Szechuan. There’s so much room! And remember—to be a chef is to be a performer, an entertainer. When you go out to eat someone else’s food, what do you crave? Everything! I go to Bocado, to Mezcal, to Ceres. There are lots of good places to eat in Worcester. I learn when I eat at these places. Also, I watch The Food Channel, and get ideas from that. Everyone in the industry should watch this channel. Chef Morimoto and Chef Sakai are my favorites. These are the ones I want to learn from. You can learn a lot about culture and people through food. What things are always in your refrigerator at home? A lot of fruit, a lot of veggies. Raw fish. Caviar! I love a couple of slices of bread with caviar. I love a bowl of noodle soup with a glass of wine. Baba Sushi, 309 Park Ave, Worcester, 508-752-8822, babasushi.com

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a ‘hi’ and a smile when you come in the door.” Her favorite is mashed potatoes, which she makes with no animal products so as to serve that comfort food to any patron. Mike Richard, one of the family managers of the Parkway Restaurant and Bar on Shrewsbury Street, defines comfort food as something “people know is fresh, homemade, reasonably priced, and they know exactly what it is — nothing too fancy.” He also says that many familiar Italian dishes, including the diner’s beloved pasta fagioli and chicken parmesan, have become staple “American” comfort foods. “Comfort food is good, solid and fattening,” says Kim Kniskern of Miss Worcester on Southbridge Street, which has been cited as the number-one diner in the country and featured on The Learning Channel and Food Network. “It makes you feel full, and you enjoy eating it.” She also points out that breakfast foods are an important part of the comfort cuisine,

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When Pepper’s catering chef Paul Wilson is asked to describe his career, he says simply: “Really, it’s all I’ve ever done.” The Jaffrey, NH, native learned the craft at a young age watching his father help community organizations put on public breakfasts and similar events. When he was only 13 years old, Wilson’s parents purchased a hotdog stand for him and his brother and sister to run. Wilson fondly remembers the three summers he spent working at the hot-dog stand, calling the experience “a great learning tool,” that taught him and his siblings responsibility, how to deal with the public and how to make change without the help of a register. Despite discovering his passion for cooking early on, as a highschool student, Wilson imagined he would venture off to college to study music—that is until a fate-changing visit with his guidance counselor, where he met a representative from Johnson & Wales University. “Within an hour he had me convinced I should to go

Johnson & Wales,” recalls Wilson, who graduated from the university with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Wilson is now in the catering business, but he was a successful restaurant owner of the Brass Pineapple in Winchendon for 15 years. Because of this experience, Wilson is able to see the advantages of being a chef for a catering company. “In a restaurant, you prep your whole menu and then you open, unlock the doors and hope that people walk in. In catering, you know well in advance what you’re going to do. We know exactly what we need, how much food we’re ordering and producing, and how much food is going out the door.” It’s that peace of mind that drew Wilson to the catering world, but the chef still faces challenges. “It’s challenging producing the amount of food that has to be produced for, say, 10 different jobs and all different types of menus,” acknowledges Wilson. Unlike a restaurant, Wilson has to prepare food to be properly packed and transferred to a location, whether it’s a person’s garage, back yard or back room in a banquet hall. Wilson’s title extends beyond “chef”: he is an active member of the American Culinary Federation and has served as president of the Massachusetts Culinary Association’s Worcester County Chapter, though it is inactive at the moment. “It’s sad, but there’s nobody else interested in stepping up,” explains Wilson, who expressed disappointment about the lack of involvement, adding that the American Culinary Federation can really better chefs whether it’s with education, certifications or charity work. Wilson has also been a judge for Worcester’s Best Chef competition since its inception and is able to really look at the Worcester dining scene (though he admits, as a busy father to a seven year old, he does not get to dine out as much as he’d like). Wilson is happy to see the Niche Hospitality Group doing something different and unique with its menu items at its restaurants—The Citizen and Mezcal to name a few—because Wilson has found that many restaurants in the area offer the same type of menu options. “It’s almost like because somebody decides a trend is going on, everyone decides they have to do the same thing,” he describes. While some Worcester restaurants are offering similar foods, Wilson has been diversifying and broadening his offerings: Indian food. After serving Indian food at a few weddings, Wilson discovered the entertainment in exploring something new. “It takes a lot of researching and experimenting in the kitchen, playing around with the spices and the heat of different spices. Learning a new food has been fun.” With years of experience (five of them in his current position as chef at Pepper’s Catering), Wilson knows this is what he was meant to do. “I know in one shape, form or another, I will always be in the food service industry,” a fact that will make those who have experienced Wilson’s creations delighted. Peppers Fine Foods Catering, 43 Hudson St. Northborough, 508.393.6844, pepperscatering.com. — Taylor Nunez

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While many people think of calorieand fat-laden deliciousness as comfort food, others want that same experience without the need for plus-size clothing. At the same time, people who require special diets also want to enjoy comfort food. Justin Szostakowski, owner and operator of Isador’s on Main Street in Oxford, offers a menu of organic and often vegan-friendly foods to cater to this demographic. “Soup is a great comfort food,� he says. “It’s really simple, and it’s great for when you’re sick.� He also points out that the warming properties of squash and pumpkin make them great comfort foods. For vegetarians, vegans and those on specific menus, like gluten-free or diabetic, comfort foods have a whole other dimension of security. As both chef Steven Jones of Belmont Vegetarian Restaurant on Belmont Street and Elaine Courtney, general manager of Nancy Chang on Chandler Street, point out: There is comfort in knowing what you’re eating is safe.

“People can come in at night or for lunch to get a plate of their favorite food,â€? says Jones, “and it makes them feel comfortable. It’s a comfort zone because it’s part of their lifestyle.â€? The barbeque, mac and cheese, and sweet-and-sour pepper steak top the list of the most served foods for Belmont Vegetarian. Courtney adds, “Comfort food makes you feel good all over. Any walk of life‌ no matter what health issue someone has, they can get food.â€? While the most popular item she sees ordered is the Chicken Mango dish, she also says that starches, Pad Thai, and fried items are frequent comfort foods—and Nancy Chang prepares them as healthy as possible.

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Despite lovingly cooking Sunday breakfast for his parents as a child and making dinners for his high-school sweetheart and future wife, Steve Champagne decided to get a degree in mechanical engineering. Fortunately for Worcester’s Niche Hospitality Group and the fans of its restaurants, Champagne changed focus, followed his passion for food, and attended the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. His adventure into the sciences, however, benefits his life as an executive chef. “A lot more goes into running a kitchen than people realize,” he explains. He should know; he currently runs Mezcal Tequila Cantina—now with two locations, Bocado, and The People’s Kitchen. “Engineering is a more disciplined field. You have to be organized.” In addition to running the kitchens, Champagne’s experience in science and technology help him engineer better food. “You learn why things happen [when you’re cooking.]” Designing food for the different restaurants is a good marriage between both his passion for food and his organized mind. He carries a notebook everywhere so he can jot down ideas, and then uses those ideas to plan menu items that he later tests in the kitchen. “All chefs read cookbooks, cooking magazines, watch cooking shows, and eat at other restaurants to get new ideas,” he describes. “We write down flavor combinations, like lobster and cheese, or different sauce ideas, and we save them until the right time.” For example, he currently has the combination of mustard-curry oil in his notebook. It travels from page to page because it’s something he wants to explore further; it would be a bold, unusual taste. In fact, bold and unusual tastes are what Champagne loves most and something he features in all of the restaurants. One of his favorite dishes at Bocado, for example, is chicken thighs braised in broth with orange juice, fennel and green olives. “It’s been on the menu since we [opened Bocado.] I like the simplicity of the dish while being complex on the palate.” Besides working as a chef, he gardens, grills, and just adores any food-related activity. His favorite part of his job, however, goes beyond food and into the culture of the kitchen. “I love working with kitchen teams, with people who are proud of the concept and product [in a restaurant]. I’ve worked with guys and girls in a kitchen and developed relationships and deep friendships.” On top of that, he also loves the “immediate satisfaction” of working in a kitchen. “People come in, enjoy the food, and then you go home.” In other jobs, it may take months to see the fruits of a project; in a restaurant, you see the gratitude right away. Related to working with a team, finding the right team to make a restaurant successful is both a challenging and satisfying element of the job, which he favors. “You have to… get a staff that has the passion you have. Kitchens are hard work, so you want people who want to be passionate, who want to excel at what they do,” Champagne explains, noting that the right team includes everyone from kitchen staff to those who bus the tables. The importance of community, culture and teamwork is part of what Champagne admires about being part of the whole Niche Hospitality Group. In addition to being active in community-service projects around Worcester, such as donating meals every Monday for the Hope Lodge, everyone has a “big family life.” Champagne, himself, celebrates 23 years of marriage and two children. He and his wife work off hours in an effort to keep a strong family at the center of their life. “There’s always balance,” he says. Whether it’s science and passion, family and work, bold flavors and traditional menus, or just finding and working with the best staff possible, Steve Champagne indeed, has balance— and it’s served up for any patron who wants to visit a Niche Hospitality restaurant. Mezcal Cantina, 166 Shrewsbury St. Worcester, 508-926-8308, mezcalcantina.com. — Trisha J. Wooldridge

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executive chef for Niche Hospitality Group, which includes Mezcal Tequila Cantina on Shrewsbury Street. “There is a texture, a chew, to burritos, flour tortillas, creamy cheese and guacamole… There’s a richness of it. It’s velvety on the tongue and soothing. You’re satisfied, and it fills you up.” Inocente Soto, owner of Tacos Parrilla Mexicana on Millbury Street, shares another important thing to remember about comfort food. “It depends on the person,” she says, and shares the example about how picante or spice can make a big difference to someone’s comfort level and satisfaction. “I’m from Mexico, and I don’t like a lot of spice, but someone who likes a lot of spice will feel good if they eat a spicy dish. It depends on what they prefer.” Some of the most popular food items at Tacos Parrilla are the authentic tacos, burritos, and pupusas—little pancakes filled with cheese or meat.

COMFORT IN ASIAN COOKING Asian cuisine is not usually the first thing people think of when thinking about “comfort food,” but that perception is changing. “Comfort food is a dish that is traditionally prepared that anchors a nostalgic and sentimental appeal,” explains Enrique Gutierrez of the Ginza Restaurant Group and Tim Lin, the manager at Millbury’s Feng Asian Bistro and Hibachi. “Asian-inspired dishes have long been part of America’s dining experience.” They cite popular dishes, such as General Tso’s

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Chicken, which has been around since the ’70s in New York, and ramen, “The dish is a staple at college.” In addition to the food, itself, Gutierrez and Lin echo the sentiments of the other “comfort” restaurants: the entire experience—from customer service to developing dishes that customers crave—is what creates the comfort. Another example of Asian comfort food is Vietnamese pho, the hearty soup growing in popularity around Worcester. While more and more people are discovering the cuisine, the pho has always been a comfort staple. “A lot of Vietnamese eat [pho] for breakfast, because it is soothing and warm,” shares Liem Pham, manager of Pho Dakao on Park Avenue. In addition to the soup, bún dishes—vermicelli noodles with meat, salad, and fish sauce—are popular. They fit the bill as comfort food because they are so simple, warming—particularly the soup, offer great flavor, and completely satisfy. Comfort is in the stomach of the eater; comfort food satisfies an individual’s physical need for nourishment, but more so, it provides emotional sustenance. Whether it’s Diner Americana or a more exotic fare, comfort food feeds your heart and soul, as well as your body.

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Scott Erb and Donna Dufault are not restaurant owners. They don’t work in a local kitchen, create stunning menus or put on chef’s whites – yet they have been instrumental in bringing the Worcester dining scene into the public limelight. They are Erb Photography, whose imagery has showcased the work of area restaurants through billboards, marketing, advertising, menus and more throughout the city. Those delectable and drool-inducing photos are products of a craft that takes years of experience, talent and drive to produce. We took some time in between shutter clicks with the photographic king and queen of Worcester to discover a little about their recent food niche and who the folks are behind the lens.

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How did your interest in food photography grow?

Donna: Time is the big challenge; we don’t “doctor” the food in any inedible ways. So it’s only unsullied for a short span of time. We need to work fast to make sure we get it while it is fresh and beautiful. Also, there are some food items that aren’t very photogenic or very colorful, such as some soups. It’s our job to find a way to style it in such a way that doesn’t change the integrity of the chef’s presentation, but looks good for the camera too.

Tell us about your Worcester centric work. Donna: We LOVE the Worcester dining scene! We’ve had some of our favorite

What is your most visible piece of work that Worcesterites might recognize? Donna: We have had some of our images on billboards along Rt. 290, so my guess is that many folks have seen those. But if you visit any local restaurant from the Beechwood Hotel to the Broadway Diner you’ll see images we’ve made over the years.

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Donna: Food photography was an accident. We were eating at our favorite sushi place and realized the marketing of that restaurant just did not reflect the high quality of the food we were being served. In fact, the food was outstanding and the marketing was awful, amateurish, and the photos were just snap shots. We talked the owner into letting us shoot three dishes for him, just to show him the difference professional photography can make. When we showed up to do the shoot, he gave us the smallest space down in the basement to do the shots. It almost wasn’t possible, but somehow we managed, through holding lights and a contortionist balancing act. We pulled it off. Out of curiosity, the chefs came down to see what we were doing and they all started smiling and laughing. They were surprised at what we had managed to pull off. They are the ones who got the owner down there to see the images. He was impressed and hired us to come back to do more. Needless to say he gave us the whole restaurant to work in the next time we came back to shoot. He was really, really happy with what we did, and he’s hired us several times over the years to come back and shoot new things for him. About a week after those first shots, an ad agency in Norwood called us asking to see any food work we had done. We showed them the sushi images and they hired us on the spot. The rest fell into place after that. We realized just how much we loved working with these talented chefs. They felt about their food like we felt about our photography. Passionate.

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Donna: We came to Worcester 13 years ago. We moved here from Rochester, N.Y. I grew up in Charlton, but went away to college in Rochester and stayed there a few years after college to work. That’s when and where I meet Scott. I came back to the area and specifically to Worcester 13 years ago. I came back here to be near family, but I wanted to be in a city. Scott came along for the ride.

shoots here locally. Clients like Michael Covino at the Niche Group really “get” what we are doing and he lets us “do our thing” creatively. One of our all-time favorite shoots was done at The Peoples Kitchen. They gave us all access to the chefs in the kitchen there for four full hours. What came out of that is the very personal art imagery that adorns the walls at The Peoples Kitchen restaurant, and it’s some of our favorite work of all time. There are really amazing chefs in Worcester, with so much talent. They are gems in this city. The fact that we get to spend time documenting and crafting images for them is such a pleasure.

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Donna: Look, food photography is hard. We have this goal to create images that capture a passionate chef’s creations. We have to know how to make that look delicious. We need to make someone look at that image and want to go to the restaurant and order that food for themselves. We have to do that chef’s work justice. Anything less than that goal - anything else - is not worthy. And it takes time, knowledge and experience to be able to make images that get someone’s mouth watering. Let’s be truthful here, a snap shot from a cell phone is not going to make that happen...

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Joint exhibition at the Sprinkler Factory Paul Grignon

A friendship that spans 20 years culminates in a collaborative effort of two diverse artists as Lisa Barthelson and Carrie Crane present their show, Barthelson Crane, now showing in the main gallery at 38 Harlow St. The exhibit that begins on Oct. 1 will allow one to witness their fascinating creations, which utilize a myriad of mediums. Barthelson and Crane have each chosen a different path in their respective art, but their commitment and camaraderie has enabled them to put together this eclectic body of work. The duo offered each other support, encouragement and critiques, sounding boards that propelled them to complete and display their current work, diligently producing their art right up to opening day. This will be their first joint show, and Barthelson will exhibit recent work from her ongoing 2D and 3D mixed-media Family Debris series. Crane will showcase work that continues her exploration of layered, map-like portraits of imagined places. Deadlines. That one word was the impetus for these two talented friends to embark upon this quest to showcase their latest art to the public. As Crane explains, “About a year ago, we decided that doing a show together would give us that necessary deadline to work toward and allow us the opportunity to create art we had been imagining in our heads.” That imagined art began several years ago, when both artists started to explore new bodies of work that incorporated new materials and ideas. As Barthelson readily admits, “I am a materials junkie. I look at everything as a potential art medium, material to be used and transformed.” She will exhibit 17 pieces, encompassing a wide swath of varied interests, from installations that incorporate discarded household objects, to encaustic works that repurpose items that were once coveted must-have purchases, now relegated to the junk pile. Barthelson re-invents, re-presents this multitude of bric-a-brac into creations that are, in her words, “…mysterious, whimsical and dark vignettes within vignettes; our family’s history and one person’s perspective of motherhood and childhood.” Two distinctive works from her Family Debris series perfectly illustrate these ideas. In both Emerge and Empty Rooms, these two creations starkly capture the playful innocence of childhood, startling constructions that entice the viewer to stop and ponder these out of context images.

Barthelson presents in “Emerge” a veritable “I Spy” cornucopia of items once destined to the dustbin as wax, found objects and abandoned toys all populate the surface in a hodgepodge fashion. Cookie cutters, porcelain dolls, plastic insects, a trove of items from yesteryear protrude from the surface. In “Empty Rooms,” she depicts a more orderly collection of dollhouse furniture, each item preserved forever. Both works tend to make one pause and reflect upon such remembered discarded objects of youth, a glimpse of bygone days, and canvases that will certainly elicit a wistful smile. “With my work, I want people to give more forethought to how we all fit into the larger world. These works are meant to make you look, absorb and react.” Crane has evolved from being primarily a landscape painter to creating 3D pieces consisting of acrylic paintings on two to three layers of Lexan or Plexiglas. These works were inspired by her interest in geography and cartography as well as aerial or satellite imagery. “The common theme in both the old and new work is that of place and landscape,” she says. “I try to create places in which people want to spend time, reminding the viewer of the tenuousness of our natural world.” The message is to “…treasure what we have, to look closely and take some time, not only within my work but in the world as well.” Crane has shifted her emphasis from intimate to a much larger scale. In “Blue, from Franke,” Crane has created a painting of tremendous depth as the multicolored layers of Plexiglas feature a seemingly imagined topography, a world that beckons exploration. Another piece depicts what appears to be an aerial view of Munchen, Germany, and within its intricate design a small, dotted line seems to capture the routes traveled. The cascading layers present intriguing points of view, while the cast shadows add texture and volume, a three-dimensional map that warrants further inspection. Both artists are elated to exhibit within the interior of the Sprinkler Factory, a spacious venue that will allow them to showcase their latest work, a place that will provide a more complete picture of where they are now. Barthelson and Crane: here now at the Sprinkler Factory Gallery, Second Floor, 38 Harlow St., Worcester. Opening reception: October 1, from 5-8 p.m. Show runs through October 30. For more information, go to sprinklerfactory.com or contact the artists directly at lisabarthelson.com and carriecrane.com

Above: overflow, an installation, family debris series by Lisa Barthelson Below: Blue, from Franke by Carrie Crane

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The 24-hour Comic Challenge Vanessa Formato

When you hear the word “endurance,” you probably don’t think of drawing. Instead, you might imagine a marathon runner breaking through the tape, arms raised skyward, victorious. Leave it to Worcester to redefine the marathon in a way that speaks to its creative side as the Worcester Art Museum challenges locals to create a comic book in just 24 hours.

“We hope to have the studios bustling with artists sharing ideas and inspiration with one another,” says Worcester Art Museum’s associate director of education Katrina Stacy. The 24-Hour Comic Challenge remains mostly unchanged since 1990 when artists Scott McCloud and Steve Bissette conceived of it as a

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dare: complete from scratch a full 24page comic in just one day. This year’s marathon will mark the fourth time that the Worcester Art Museum will host the global event. “[The first time I took the challenge] I was really surprised where the story went,” says Andy Fish, who has been participating in these marathons since 2004. “I began the day doing a humorous story about the Easter Bunny and ended up doing a film noir-ish thriller.” Fish, who just completed his 13th graphic novel for MacFarland Press, is a career artist, teaching classes not only at Emerson but at the Worcester Art Museum as well. This year, the museum is giving him his own studio space, where he thinks he’ll be getting experimental. The artists who choose to take the challenge at the Worcester Art Museum will find themselves well-equipped for the long haul: there’s plenty of studio space available for traditional media artists as well as computer laboratories and WiFi for those who are producing web comics,

and a $5 admission fee ensures there will be refreshments (yes, coffee). Kids can sign up for three- or eight-hour-long challenges, but can also stay the whole day with an adult chaperone. When the challenge is over, the comics will be exhibited in the Higgins Education Wing from October 2-29. Though it would seem that more experienced artists would have the upper hand, new ones shouldn’t shy away. “One of my favorite comics was produced by a woman who claimed to have never drawn a comic before,” says Stacy. “It was so beautifully conceived that she clearly had an eye for narrative and illustrated humor.” “So much of American culture is taking what is considered low-brow and elevating it to an honored art form, like rock ‘n’ roll,” freelance illustrator Veronica Fish says. “The art and the storytelling [in comics] can be read through your own prism. You can cast your own set of voices, hear your own soundtrack—like a movie you can adapt and personalize.” Andy Fish’s comic from a previous 24 hour challenge.

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Holden author goes Hollywood Vanessa Formato

One morning in 2004, Matthew Quick had a heart attack—metaphorically speaking; at 30 years old he had a secure job as a high school English teacher, a wonderful wife and more unfulfilled dreams than he could bear to carry. Quick’s wife, author Alicia Bessette, convinced him to quit his job, sell the house and move into his inlaws’ basement in a bid to pull him out of a deep depression by letting him, at last, become a writer. It seemed insane at the time, but not anymore: Quick’s first novel, “The Silver Linings Playbook,” is hitting the big screen. “To say I was shocked would be a gross understatement,” Quick says of the day Hollywood CAA Agent Rich Green called him with a movie deal. “I have a wonderfully smart literary agent in NYC— Doug Stewart at Sterling Lord Literistic— and he has made a lot happen for me. I’m very grateful.” “The Silver Linings Playbook” is the story of recently released mental patient Pat Peoples, who “thinks his life is a

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movie produced by God,” and his struggle to “win his estranged wife back by becoming physically fit and emotionally supportive.” Quick wrote the novel while still battling depression, and many of the characters and situations reflect how closely mental illness has affected his life, from the “depressed and at-risk teens” he worked with in the education system to his time working in a neural-health lockdown unit. “It’s important to talk about this stuff,” Quick says. “I hope my books afford some people the ability to at least feel less alone. I hope my books spark a dialogue.” Bradley Cooper, of “The Hangover” fame, will be starring as Peoples, which thrills Quick not only because of Cooper’s resume, but because of his hometown. “Most exciting to me is that Cooper is a Philly guy, so he will definitely get the local flavor of the book,” says Quick, who is originally from Philadelphia. Much like Quick’s family, Peoples is an obsessive Philadelphia Eagles fan. “The fact that it’s being shot in Philly really makes me happy.”

The casting as a whole is a thing of beauty, from the choice of Jennifer Lawrence to star opposite Cooper as depressed-and-widowed Tiffany to Robert De Niro—who is also producing the film—as Peoples’ father, to Chris Tucker as Danny, one of Peoples’ companions from the institution, who Quick notes “will be a scene stealer” if the casting sticks. Quick is equally thrilled, if not star-struck, by the fact that director and screenwriter David O. Russell adapted the novel for the silver screen. “It was interesting to see how David O. Russell preserved the heart of my story by blending different parts into shorter carefully crafted scenes,” says Quick of the screenplay he saw for the movie. “He’s a master.” Though novelists are usually kept uninvolved with film adaptations, he hopes that he’ll be allowed on set at some point. Though he has his day-to-day doubts about the future just like any artist—any

person, really—it’s difficult for Quick not to feel hopeful. “As the movie creeps closer and closer toward the big screen, it’s hard not to believe in possibility,” Quick says. “Like Pat Peoples says throughout the book, ‘look up and you can catch a silver lining just about every day.’ I wrote those bits about silver linings in my in-laws’ unfinished basement while I was technically unemployed. Back then, nice people were calling me a hopeless dreamer. Most people thought I was an idiot. And now major Hollywood players are backing the story and characters that emerged from that unfinished basement: if that can happen, what else?” “The Silver Linings Playbook” is slated to hit theaters in 2013.

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Generally when I can put into words exactly what mashup of genres is occurring in a film, it isn’t a good thing. Usually it means some sort of obvious gimmick is at hand. In the case of “50/50” what we have is pretty clearcut: it’s a Seth Rogen stoner buddy comedy meets cancer flick. Wait a second, cancer flick? So the “Pineapple Express” runs straight into “Terms of Endearment”? I suppose “The Big C” has plowed the ground for this kind of thing but it still sounds like something potentially worse than a train wreck. It sounds like it could be flat out offensive. There’s no doubt first time screenwriter Will Reiser as well as Director Jonathan Levine (who wrote and directed the excellent indie stoner flick “The Wackness”) are treading a thin line here. Cancer is a grim subject and such a widespread phenomenon that many people are going to have had close personal experiences with it, through relatives or even themselves. There’s really nothing funny about it, other than perhaps the notion that those suffering from the disease can legally get high. Aha! 50/50 takes this dark gag and runs with it as far as it possibly can. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Adam, a level-headed regular guy-type who works as an on-air reporter for a Seattle radio station. Kyle, his quintessential asshole buddy and co-worker is of course played by Rogen, doing his usual filterless cad-with-a-heart-of-gold routine. At the opening we’re in familiar tasteless territory with Kyle’s graphic critique of Adam’s sex life. Kyle’s new girlfriend Rachael (Bryce Dallas-Howard) has just moved in but is withholding the nookie. Soon Adam’s problems

are much bigger: he’s diagnosed with some rare back cancer. Suddenly his flimsy relationship is forced to carry a weight it was far from ready for. Meanwhile, Adam’s therapist Katherine (Anna Kendrick) is a sweet young thing. Now the dude’s tribulations include his relationship crumbling while he’s falling for his therapist, dealing with pitying fair-weather friends, his buddy Kyle playing off the pathos to score chicks, and his mother (Anjelica Huston), going crazy with concern. Oh yes, and of course there’s the whole impending death thing. Probably none of this would have worked without the stellar job GordonLevitt does as the longsuffering rock solid center of this maelstrom. He’s an excellent actor with a brainy persona that always seems to be downplaying an innate propensity towards mischief (see his stellar performance in “Brick”). The film could easily have taken advantage of the emotional potency of the subject of cancer, but GordonLevitt’s performance and the well-balanced script keeps the melodrama at bay with his even-keel likeability, building to an explosion at just the right moment. Meanwhile Rogen’s character, though a modern buddy movie cliché, manages to temper the laughs with a sense of poignancy beneath his dickhead surface. Later on when Adam discovers Kyle owns a wellthumbed book about how to deal with a friend with cancer, it’s a truly moving moment, and one that the film works hard to earn. The whole thing builds up to the inevitable operation where the outcome is in doubt, and the fact that you find yourself caring, and entertaining the notion that he might not make it despite this being partly a comedy, is testimony to a film that feels effectively realistic throughout. It helps that the supporting performances are good, especially Huston who works some gravitas into her constantly panicking mom role, and veteran character actors Philip Baker Hall (“Magnolia”) and Matt Frewer (forever “Max Headroom” to me) as two cancer patients Adam and Kyle befriend. It’s hard to believe a genre that tends to wear bad taste as a badge of honor can treat such tricky subject matter tastefully and with such grace. I think it will be a long time before such a feat is repeated.

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Worcester area diners do not need to go far for quality Thai cuisine, with a number of restaurants in Worcester and several in the surrounding towns, but Mueng Thai, just a few minutes off of 495 in Marlborough, is a quick 20-minute drive. Mueng Thai masks its size by a small storefront which holds about a dozen tables within, and it has garnered a reputation for authentic and delicious Thai food. The large menu is reasonably priced, with both Thai and other assorted Asian

dishes, and many items are marked for spiciness. My co-diner Taylor and I started our meal with an order of Thai crab rangoons and Thai rolls. The eight crab rangoons ($5) were lightly fried, packed with a sweet cream-cheese crab stuffing, while the four Thai rolls ($4.50) were small, cigar-shaped veggie-filled rolls that were nearly too hot to eat. Both were served with a sweet-and-sour sauce that was delightfully tangy, and though our Thai rolls weren’t very remarkable, the Asian-style crab rangoons were a perfect beginning to our meal. I also started with the tofu tom yum soup—a traditional hallmark of Thai food. The tom yum soup at Mueng Thai was delicious, loaded with mushrooms, sprouts, lemon grass, and giant chunks of tofu that expertly absorbed the hot and sour soup, which was pleasingly spicy. Fighting annual autumn allergies, I was eager to let a spicy curry help my sinus pressure, so I ordered the red curry over white rice, served with pork. The curry was spicy, thick and sweet, with a creamy consistency that the sticky white rice sopped up delightfully. Served in a large

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bowl with bamboo shoots, carrots, peppers and other assorted vegetables, the curry came loaded with plenty of pork, which was disappointingly overcooked and overly chewy. Taylor ordered chicken pad Thai, which came delivered with an unorthodox fried and battered chicken that was also overcooked and tough. Thankfully, the tasty egg-fried Thai noodles more than made up for the chicken, with a delicious peanut flavor that was never overwhelming. Both orders were large and at reasonable prices, with the chicken pad Thai and pork curry both running about $10. We also ordered two Thai hot teas and a couple of beers from Thailand, called Chang, that were pretty average light lagers, but at only a couple of bucks a piece, we had to try them. Visiting the restaurant on a weeknight, the two of us walked in and were seated immediately. Lavishly adorned with Thaiand Asian-inspired decorations, Mueng Thai feels comfortable without being

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The Castle Restaurant 1230 Main St., Leicester 508-892-9090 This Leicester mainstay remains a destination restaurant for those who crave fine dining in a one-of-a-kind setting: a replication of the Morro Castle in Havana, Cuba. The experience is more civilized than in the Morro’s hey-day, thanks to the expertise and nurturing of the Nicas family. Our reviewer traveled to The Castle for lunch, and found the food as delicious as ever, with he and his companions sampling the roast turkey, tortellini with chicken and braised lamb shank. Everything from appetizers to desserts is top-notch. As a

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>Thursday 29 Experience 2011: A Bass Odyssey, Part V, a packed night of house, dubstep, electro and nu disco featuring performances by DJ Big Spoon, Aequus, and DJ Food Science. Free for 21+; 18+ only $5; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. Cinemageddon! featuring two free movies projected onto the wall outside of Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner await you tonight. Wait, did I just say free movies? Free popcorn? What are you waiting for? Grab a blanket and your fuzzy Hello Kitty hat and c’mon down! 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. The Fitchburg CultureFest brings the Fitchburg State University campus and city together for an evening of music, food and celebration. Building on its inaugural success as a music festival last year, the family-friendly CultureFest combines performances by up-and-coming bands with local artisans and vendors to highlight the tapestry that is Fitchburg. Free; 4-9 p.m. Fitchburg Riverfront Park, 40 Commercial St., Fitchburg. 978-3459602. Tonight at Beatnik’s you’ll find Iza Jane on the stage from 8-11 p.m. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508-926-8877. Flock of Assholes, the ultimate ’80s tribute band is back with guests the amazing ’70s rock band Midnight Whistle Exam featuring members of Flock and D.Dark. $5; 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on Facebook. Metal Thursday fills the halls of Ralph’s with the solid sound of metal tonight with Graveheart, Rattlehead, Kaustik, and Ravage. $7; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543, metalthursday.com.

>Friday 30 World famous organist David Higgs will appear in concert at All Saints Church tonight. According to Will Sherwood, dean of the Worcester chapter of the American Guild of Organists, Higgs’ appearance is the kick-off event of the Chapter’s 2011/12 concert season; a reception will follow. The concert is free and open to the public but premium seating is available for $20/couple via WorcesterAGO.org; 8 p.m. All Saints Church, 10 Irving St.

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>Saturday 1 Narragansett Beer and local favorite Ralph’s Diner partner for a Worcester Oktoberfest celebration featuring music, traditional fare, craft-beer tastings and games. Founded by a group of eight German immigrants, the original Narragansett brewery once held elaborate annual events to celebrate Oktoberfest. Reviving this tradition, Narragansett and Ralph’s welcome fans and friends to an Oktoberfest celebration featuring Narragansett Lager and Narragansett Fest tastings and specials, Narragansett Beer Bratwurst and other traditional foods, live performances by popular area bands plus games, giveaways, and ‘Gansett Girls! Free; 2-7 p.m. Ralph’s Diner, 148 Grove St. 2nd Annual Chakra FEST at Great Brook Farms is a day of music, art and energy. Vendors, energy-workers, artists, card readers and musicians will gather together to create an amazing day. Also, there will be generous raffles throughout the day and the proceeds will benefit the Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare. Free; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Great Brook Farms Cafe, 356 Main St., Bolton. 978-779-6680, 5thChakraRecords.com, SecondChanceFund.org

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The Bridgefest community fair will feature a 5K run/walk, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, children’s activities, K9 demonstrations and pet activities as well as live entertainment. All proceeds will benefit health and wellness initiatives at The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, a vital leader in providing comprehensive human services in collaboration with multitalented and diversely challenged individuals and their families. Family friendly and open to all ages; free; 5K registration fee is $25; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beaver Brook Park, Chandler St. and Mayfield St. 508-755-0333, thebridge. kintera.org. During the Chrome and Classic Car Show, all antique-car enthusiasts are encouraged to participate as a part of Fitchburg State’s Family Weekend. Gaetz Arena Parking Lot; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Wallace Civic Center, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3163, fitchburgstate.edu. Steez Promo Presents Dub Nation Mass Vol. 2 Datsik over at The Palladium tonight for $20; 8-11 p.m. The Palladium, 261 Main St. 508797-9696. With a mixture of Irish, folk, rock, soft rock and country, not to mention a touch of reggae, comedy and of course some original songs, The Brennan Brothers offer something to please everyone. With a list of songs that spans six decades, including drinking songs, ballads, sing-alongs, and clap-alongs, it’s always a great time for people of all ages. No cover; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Fiddlers’ Green Pub & Restaurant, 19 Temple St. 508-7923700, terrybmusic.com. For a night of jazz, stop by Nick’s to hear The Benny Sharoni Quintet at 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030.

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Beatnik’s Indie Art Market is a stomping ground for art lovers to buy, trade, show or sell local handmade pieces. Come on in for some great drinks and homemade fare, then feel free to browse around and buy some original art and homemade items by some of the most unique artists and crafters in the area. This event is free for artists to join and free for customers to attend. Held the first Tuesday of every month from 6-9 p.m.; email beatniks@ charter.net to reserve your spot. Beatnik’s, 433 Park Ave. 508926-8877.

Costumed interpreters will represent Grafton historical figures and will relate events of their lives at the 2nd Annual Grafton History Cemetery Tour. Tours begin promptly every half hour, starting at 1 p.m.. Rain date is Sunday, October 9; $8 general admission, $5 for Grafton Historical Society members. 1-4 p.m. Riverside Cemetery, 56 Millbury St., Grafton. 508-839-0000, graftonhistoricalsociety.org. During the Blessing of Animals ceremony, hear readings from Scripture, prayers for pets, and experience the individual blessing of each animal. After the program refreshments and treats will be served. Free; 1-2 p.m. Sacred Heart - St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 600 Cambridge St. 508-755-2774. Walk for PKD and raise funds for research for Polycystic Kidney Disease. This disease is one of the most common hereditary diseases and leads to kidney failure. There is no cure. Come and walk with us and enjoy live music, raffles and kids’ activities; 2-5 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church, 551 Pleasant St. 413-582-0247, pkdcure.org/WorcesterWalk. MT Booking presents Kings Destroy from New York, Pilgrim, and a few more; 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543.

>Monday 3 Tastefully Quabbin is a third annual event of culinary delights. Many of the finest restaurants and other businesses in the region will showcase their signature items in the gracious atmosphere

Nick’s Anniversary Party features special and secret guests that you’ll just have to show up to discover their identities; 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. The Legend...The Music...The Voice is Diana Ross and the concert event of the year. $67/$87/$117; 8-10 p.m. Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St. 877571-7469, thehanovertheatre.org.

>Wednesday 5 Frederick Douglass: Stories Are A Tellin’, a one-man play by Guy Peartree, kicks off a multiyear commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the United States Civil War. The commemoration is sponsored by the History and Political Science Department of Worcester State University; a 7:30 p.m. performance in the Ghosh Science Center (Room 102) will be open to the Worcester community-at-large; free. Worcester State University, Sullivan Auditorium, 486 Chandler St. 508-929-8078. An Abbreviated History of Games: Jeff Anderson, SVP, Majesco Entertainment This talk by Jeff Anderson, senior vice president, social & mobile, Majesco Entertainment, is part of the Franklin M. Loew Lecture Series at Becker College and is open to the public. Seating is limited; RSVP to lectures@becker. edu; free; 7:30-8:30 p.m. Becker College, Weller Academic Center, Room 210, 61 Sever St. 508-373-9460, becker.edu/lectures

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>Thursday 6 11th Annual Harvey Ball Join Worcester Historical Museum as it presents the 2011 Harvey Ball Smile Award, the “Harvey,” to Myles and Jean McDonough for their many commitments and contributions to the greater Worcester community. The evening will be filled with cocktails, dinner, the music of Dale

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night day LePage and the Bobby Gadoury Trio, the award presentation, and live and silent auctions. Join them in honoring two of Worcester’s great residents in style on the eve of World Smile Day. $125; 5:30-9 p.m. Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St. 508-753-8278, worcesterhistory.org. Heads up for SkyWatch: Jupiter and the Waxing Gibbous Moon, where you’ll hear all about the Juno spacecraft exploring Jupiter’s icy moons and the new nuclear-powered rover, Curiosity, headed for Mars this fall. Then head outside to see Jupiter for yourself, along with the waxing gibbous Moon and lingering views of colorful double stars. NASA ambassadors will even show you how to star hop across the cool autumn night skies from your own backyard. $10 adults, $6 children; 7-8:30 p.m. EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way. 508-929-2700, ecotarium.org.

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2011: A Bass Odyssey part V 21+ free. We got a packed night of house, dubstep, electro and nu disco. 21+ FREE 18+ five bucks show kicks off at eight thirty and ends at one thirty. DJ BIg Spoon, Aequus, and DJ Food Science. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. Flock of Assholes, the ultimate 80’s tribute band.w/ guests the amazing 70’s rock band Midnight Whistle Exam.(members of Flock. and D.Dark). $5. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or find them on facebook. Live Band Karaoke w/ Fingercuff. We Aint Yo Momma’s Karaoke.no cover. 8:30 p.m.-midnight Scioli’s Pizza Bar, 146 South Main St., Milford. Audio Wasabe. Free. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Gardner Ale House, 74 Parker St., Gardner. 978-669-0122. DJ Brian Spinnin’ & Scratchin’ The Hottest Dance Music. No Cover Charge. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Days End Tavern, 287 Main St., Oxford. 508-987-1006. Jim Devlin. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Metal Thursday.With Graveheart, Rattlehead, Kaustik, & Ravage. $7. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543 or metalthursday.com. Worceter’s Lovely Ladies take the stage for Sirens of Song. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Jay Graham Live. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 305 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-2995. Andy Cummings Live. $3. 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Hooligan’s, 29 Blossom St., Fitchburg. 508-272-5092. Holy Cross Night. Draft beer specials every week. 10 p.m.1:45 a.m. The Grey Hound Pub, 11 Kelley Square. 508-754-6100. James Keyes. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Vincent’s Bar, 49 Suffolk St. 508-752-9439.

>Friday 30 Leon Legacy, The Grand Arkanum. The Raven, 258 Pleasant St. 508-304-8133. Top 40 Dance Night w/ DJ Fast Track. Club Gallery, 150 Point St., Providence. 401-751-7166. “Vinyl-Ly Friday Party”. We have the turntables, you love Vinyl.After a long week of work you need to let it go.from 5:30-8:30 you bring your vinyl and all of your friends to a FREE party hosted by us and you.We’ll supply free pizza and even give a stamp for

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Metal Friday’s sponsored by Hurt Reynolds. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Vegas Lounge, 5 Summer St., Lunenburg. 978-400-7524. Sean Ryan. 8-11 p.m. Barbers Crossing (North), 175 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8438. Little Red & The Riders - Reunion. $10. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Gilrein’s, 802 Main St. 508-791-2583. Ready, Set, Flo. with guests Hands of Time, Chris Kazarian, and The Grand Arkanum. $6. 8:30 p.m.-2 a.m. Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St. 508-363-1888 or facebook. com/ReadySetFlo. A Ton of Blues. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. The Pumphouse, 340 Main St., Southbridge. 508-765-5473. Auntie Trainwreck. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Club KasBar, 234 Southwest Cutoff. 508-798-8385 or find them on facebook DJ Pete the Polock. Come see this Worcester legend. Free. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, The Music Room, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Friday Frenzy with Blurry Nights & DJ Soup - DJ B-Lo. Dance, Hip Hop and top 40 tracks. Lounge opens at 9:00 pm - Dance Club opens at 10:30 pm. Coat Room available with attendant. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Fusion, 109 Water St. 508-756-2100. Jason James & The Bay State Houserockers. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill, 380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough. 508-842-8420. Jim Porcella. No Cover. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nick’s Bar and Restaurant, 124 Millbury St. 508-753-4030. Ladies Night - Top 40 Dance Party. FREE. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Speakers Night Club, 19 Weed St., Marlborough. 508-480-8222 or speakersnightclub.net. Mike Lynch. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Celtic Tavern, 45 Belmont St., Northborough. 508-366-6277. Pete the Polak, DJ. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 3-G’s Sports Bar, 152 Millbury St. 508-754-3516. Sawmill, The Silence, Satellites Fall, and 99 Moon. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St. 508-753-9543. Sean Fullerton. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cigar Masters, 1 Exchange Place. 508-459-9035. Sin City. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Classic’s Pub, 285 Central St., Leominster. 978-537-7750. Tigerlily. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Jillian’s - Worcester, 315 Grove St. 508-793-0900. Ric Porter & The Sons of The Soil. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

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bvccband.org. Ton of Blues. 2-8 p.m. Black Sheep Tavern, 261 Leominster Road, Sterling. 978-422-8484. Peter Yarrow. Adults $25/seniors $22/under 18 $7. 3-5 p.m. Fitchburg State University: Percival Hall, Percival Auditorium, 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg. 978-665-3347 or ďŹ tchburgstate.edu/cultural. Blue Grass Jam Session. A true “Bluegrassâ€? jam and is not a Celtic, folk, old-time, or country music jam. This all-acoustic jam features the traditional bluegrass instrumentation of banjo, guitar, mandolin, ďŹ ddle, dobro, upright bass, and vocals. No Cover (Worcester students earn WOO Points). 4-8 p.m. Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre, 19 Temple St. 508-792-3700 or grassjam.org. Vincent’s presents: Big Jon Short. bigjonshort.com 5-8

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Homes put under agreement up both year-to-year and month-to-month WALTHAM, Mass. – September 6, 2011 – The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) reported today that the number of singlefamily homes and condominiums put under agreement in August went up for the fourth straight month compared to the same time in 2010. On a month-to-month basis, the number of single-family homes and condos put under agreement were also up from July.

“Despite fluctuating economic news, Massachusetts homebuyers are making smart decisions about the real estate market,� said 2011 MAR President Laurie Cadigan, broker-owner of Barrett & Company in Concord. “They see low interest rates and attractive pricing and fundamentally know that home ownership matters to their personal and economic well being.�

The number of single-family homes put under agreement in August was up 7.14 percent compared to the same time last year (4,117 homes in 2010 to 4,411 homes in 2011). This is the fourth straight month of year-over-year increases. On a month-to-month basis, single-family homes put under agreement were up 3.7 percent from 4,253 homes in July.

The number of condos put under agreement in August was up 11 percent compared to August 2010 (1,435 units in 2010 to 1,587 units in 2011). Similar to single-family homes, this is the fourth straight month of year-over-year gains. On a month-to-month basis, condos put under agreement were up 1.9 percent from 1,558 units in July. - Submitted Article

Amount of time it takes to complete Getting in Worcester South Homes a short sale continues to be lengthy Worcester South Homes is a monthly real estate section that is geared to feature the local homes on the real estate market and the news of area real estate agents. Please let us know your news. To submit information or for questions please contact, Josh Farnsworth, News Editor at The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, through e-mail at editor@millburysutton. com or by phone at 508-865-1645.

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WALTHAM, Mass. – September 13, 2011 – The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) today announced that Realtors members were more confident about the market in August 2011 compared to the same time last year according to the most recent Realtors Market Index. They also saw improvement over this past July. The August Realtors Price Index (RPI) was down from both August 2010 and the previous month. When asked about short sales, over 30 percent of the respondents who completed a short sale in the past 12 months reported that it takes on average more than six months or more to close the transaction. “Based on the results of the survey and hearing from Realtors members in the field, the further we got away from talk about the debt ceiling the better everyone felt about the market in August,� said 2011 MAR President-Elect Trisha McCarthy, broker with Keller Williams Realty in Newburyport. “Realtors still believe that short sales are taking too long and the length of time to complete the transaction is hurting the market.� In August 2011, the Realtors Market Index was 28.57, which was up 40.3 percent from the August 2010 score of 20.36. This is only the second monthly year-over-year increase since May 2010. On a month-to-month basis, the August RMI was up

6.27 percent from the 26.89 score in July 2011. Measured on a 100point scale, a score of 50 is the midpoint between a “strong� (100 points) and a “weak� (0 points) market condition. In August 2011, the Realtors Price Index was 39.92, which was down 4.48 percent from the August 2010 RPI of 41.79. This is the third straight month of year-over-year decreases. On a month-to-month basis, the RPI was down less than one percent (-0.67 percent) from the July 2011 RPI of 40.19. Realtors members were asked in August how many of their transactions in the past 12 months had been short sales. Of those who answered yes, 33 percent reported having completed 1-2 short sales; 10 percent reported 3-4 short sales; 8 percent reported 5-10 short sales; and 4 percent reported 10 or more short sales. Nearly half (46 percent) responded that they did not have short sales in the past 12 months. For those Realtors who completed a short sale, 22 percent reported it took an average of 1-3 months to close on the home; 46 percent reported it took 4-6 months to close; 25 percent reported 6-12 months to close; and 7 percent reported it took over 12 months on average to close a short sale. - Submitted Article

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HOLDEN Mount View Middle School. 270 Shrewsbury St. Sat. Oct. 1st, 8am-1pm. Giant Yard Sale and Free Car Wash. Something for everyone! To benefit Mount View Middle School’s Kids in the Kommunity.

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MILLBURY Saint Brigid Church Hall 59 Main St. Oct. 1st, 6am-3pm. Books, toys, household goods, small furniture items. Concession stands, select vendors, and decorative items.

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YARD SALE & FLEA MARKET DIRECTORY GAAMHA, INC. Art & Craft Expo October 1, 2011 10 am to 3 pm 208 Coleman Street Ext. Gardner, Mass. Appearing 12pm-2pm Country Singers Dave Young & Angela West (Of Showdown) Local Artists, Crafters & Businesses. Come Join the Fun!

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September 29, 2011 SEALED BIDS shall be received at the Purchasing OfďŹ ce, 69 Tacoma St., Worceseter, MA 01605 IFBs maybe picked up at the location above or will be mailed/emailed to you . Please email purchasing@worcester-housing.com or call (508) 695-3203, TDD (508) 798-4530. Bidders are responsible for ensuring they have received any/all addenda prior to submitting a bid. Separate awards will be made for each IFB. WHA reserves the right to reject any all responses, in whole or in part, deemed to be in their best interest. Award of all contracts is subject to the approval of the WHA Executive Director or Board of Commissioners. The Operating Agency shall indemnify and hold harmless the WHA and its ofďŹ cers or agents from any and all third party claims arising from activities under these Agreements as set fort in MGL c.258, section 2 as amended. Bid No. 11-10

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TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 7:30PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Notice of Intent submitted to the Conservation Commission by Randall Swigor, Whitinsville Water Company, Whitinsville, MA. The project consists of installation of water pipe between surface water reservoirs to protect and maintain public water supply, on Map 38 & (44), Parcels 12-15 & (10, & 14) off 503 Mendon Street, Sutton MA. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 9/29/2011

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LEGALS/PUBLIC NOTICES Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Worcester Probate and Family Court 225 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 Docket No. WO11P2816PM CITATION GIVING NOTICE OF PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B §5-304 & §5-405 In the matter of: Mary F Briddon RESPONDENT (Person to be Protected/Minor) Of: Millbury, MA To the named Respondent and all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Scott L Briddon of Millbury, MA, in the above captioned matter alleging that Mary F Briddon is in need of a Conservator or other protective order and requesting that Scott L Briddon of Millbury, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Conservator to serve Without Surety on the bond. The petition asks the court to determine that the Respondent is disabled, that a protective order or appointment of a Conservator is necessary, and that the proposed Conservator is appropriate. The petition is on file with this court. You have the right to object to this proceeding If you wish to do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this court on or before 10:00 A.M. on the return date of 10/18/2011. This day in NOT a hearing date, but a deadline date by which you have to file the written appearance if you object to the petition. If you fail to file the written appearance by the return date, action may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written appearance, you or your attorney must file a written affidavit stating the specific facts and grounds of your objection within 30 days after the return date. IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the abovenamed person. If the above-named person cannot afford a lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. WITNESS, Hon. Denise L. Meagher, First Justice of this Court. Date: September 20, 2011 Stephen G. Abraham Register of Probate 9/29/2011

TOWN OF SUTTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Sutton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at 7:15PM, at the Sutton Town Hall, 4 Uxbridge Road, Sutton, MA. The purpose of this hearing is to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted to the Conservation Commission by Jen Hager, and Evan Kent, Town of Sutton, Sutton, MA. The project consists of Maintenance of existing trail system (4 trails) to include minor clearing, clearance trimming, removal or mitigation of rocks, roots and other obstacles in trail bed, two crossings with puncheon bridges and or flow structures, and installation of signage and pervious parking at the farm and along Central Turnpike. Also cut one new trail for advanced trail users, on Map 23 (30), Parcel 24, (59, 61), for Shaw Farm off Shaw Lane, in Sutton. This notice is publicized in accordance with the provisions of General Law Chapter 131, Section 40 commonly known as the Wetlands Protection Act, and the Sutton Wetlands and Riverfront District Administration Bylaw. 9/29/2011

MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Neil K. McCoy to Navigant Credit Union dated November 15, 2007, recorded with Worcester County Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Book 42072, Page 330, the undersigned being the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at:9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 24, 2011, upon the hereinafter-described premises, known as and numbered 193 Horne Way, Unit 2, Building 31 of the Brierly Pond Condominium, Millbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singularly the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:Building 31, Unit 2, 193 Horne Way (the “Unit”) of the Brierly Pond Condominium in Millbury, MA, (the “Condominium”) created pursuant to Chapter 183A of the Massachusetts General Laws by Master Deed dated October 21, 2002 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book 27826, Page 317, as amended of record (the “Master Deed”), together with (a) 0.69879 percentage interest in the common areas and facilities of said Condominium as provided for in said Master Deed, (b) such rights and easements appurtenant to the Unit as may be set forth in any documents governing the operation of the Condominium, including without limitation the Master Deed, Declaration of Trust dated October 21, 2002 and recorded in Book 27826, Page 341, and any administrative rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto (the “Condominium Documents”). For title see Deed dated 11/15/2007, recorded at Book 42072, Page 327. Said premises are sometimes known as and numbered as 193 Horne Way, Unit 2, Building 31 of the Brierly Pond Condominium, Millbury, Massachusetts. The above-described premises shall be subject to all easements, restrictions, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens, outstanding tax titles, building, zoning and other land use laws and all permits and approvals issued pursuant thereto, including, without limitation, orders of conditions, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to said Mortgage, if there be any. Said premises are to be sold subject to the right of redemption of the United States of America, if any there be. TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder shall be required to make a deposit of $10,000.00 to the holder of said Mortgage, in cash or by certified or bank cashier’s check at the time and place of said sale of said premises. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid to said holder in cash, by certified check or bank cashier’s check, and thereupon the deed shall be delivered, in thirty (30) days from the date of sale at the firm of Cunningham, Machanic, Cetlin, Johnson, Harney & Tenney, LLP, Attorneys for said holder, 220 North Main Street, Natick, Massachusetts. The successful bidder shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale. The description of the premises contained in said Mortgage shall control in the event of an error in publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the time and place of sale. Navigant Credit Union Present Holder of Said Mortgage By its Attorneys, CUNNINGHAM, MACHANIC, CETLIN, JOHNSON, HARNEY & TENNEY, LLP Robert F. Tenney CUNNINGHAM, MACHANIC, CETLIN, JOHNSON, HARNEY & TENNEY, LLP 220 North Main Street Natick, MA 01760 (508) 651-7524 MSRE: #311791 9/29, 10/6, 10/13/2011

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Lori Leinbach FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF CULINARY UNDERGROUND OF SOUTHBOROUGH, CHEF LORI LEINBACH IS A FORMER GRADE SCHOOL TEACHER AND A GRADUATE OF THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS. A MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CULINARY PROFESSIONALS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF CHEFS AND WOMEN CHEFS AND RESTAURATEURS, LEINBACH HAS COMBINED HER ADMIRATION OF TRADITIONAL HOME COOKING WITH HER LOVE OF TEACHING BY FOUNDING A SCHOOL FOR THE NON PROFESSIONAL CULINARY HOBBYIST. CULINARY UNDERGROUND AIMS TO INSPIRE THE SKILLS OF A HOME CHEF THROUGH CLASSES FROM EVERYTHING SUCH AS CHEESE MAKING TO FRENCH MACAROONS TO GREAT WEEKNIGHT FISH. WE TOOK A FEW MOMENTS (ABOUT 2 MINUTES ACTUALLY) TO PICK THE BRAIN OF LEINBACH AND FIND OUT WHAT SHE’S COOKING UP.

How old were you when you fell in love with cooking? Probably around 9 or 10, just hanging around the kitchen watching my mother cook.

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When did you realize you could make a living as a Chef? I’ll let you know when that happens!

What attracted you to teaching culinary arts? I love teaching and I love food – you can’t find a better gig.

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What inspired you to open Culinary Underground?

How many instructors do you have on staff?

The realization that people don’t learn to cook at home at mother’s knee – mother’s been in the workforce for 40 years.

Four permanent, and some guest chefs with certain specialties – like Greek cooking.

What is your typical student looking for? Confidence.

About how many classes are taught at CU? We offer at least 4-5 classes per week, not including private classes.

Can anyone learn to cook? Yes, but only if they’re motivated!

Where do you find inspiration for a class?

Biggest fear most of your students have that are easily overcome?

Usually in the produce section or at the farmer’s market: if the fennel is nice that week, I’ll build a meal around it.

Knife skills, hands down. People are afraid of their knives, but they gain a lot of confidence with proper technique and practice, practice, practice!

What is the most popular class at Culinary Underground? Our Very Basic cooking series that’s designed for beginners. Couples Nights are very popular, too.

What is the one culinary rule you’d like all of your students to walk away with? Rules are meant to be broken! You’ll learn more from making a mistake than playing it safe. Learn more at culinaryunderground.com -Doreen Manning

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