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because of the new guideline, Kelsey Roth, general manager of Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Co. in Framingham, described the state’s thinking perfectly.

potato chips.

“A lot of these rules are either for restaurants or bars. Taprooms and their beer gardens are neither: We’re somewhere in between,” Roth said. “Sometimes the rules don’t quite fit with what we do. But that’s the world we live in. We just have to be creative to figure out how to comply.”

Roth did not have a shred of bitterness or anger in his voice about the two days of lost revenue. Most breweries feel the same way. While slightly perturbed, they will push on and adapt without complaint. They’re unfailing, indefatigable.

I do not have the same poise and find this food order an unnecessary burden. What happens when a brewery can’t find a food truck or caterer because they’re all booked at other taprooms? Or when a vendor cancels last minute because its food truck broke down? In most cases, the brewery would have to close.

Exhibit ‘A’ had slotted food vendors in for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, they got by serving, well, pretzels and chips. The previous guidelines only required breweries to have food available at their taprooms, including quick bites, to serve draft pours. Then Baker called out the aforementioned snacks in his Aug. 7 press conference.

“The governor specifically pointed out pretzels and chips; that was very specific. And at least here in Fram

Gov. Charlie Baker is tired of “bars masquerading as restaurants,” where people are only eating pretzels and

ingham, soft pretzels, even though

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they’re reheated, doesn’t count as food prepared on site.”

Now Exhibit ‘A’ has had to rush to find food vendors for two extra days of service. Not only that, it has to find vendors that will stay at the beer garden the entire day, 3 to 9 p.m. both Wednesday and Thursday. If the vendor runs out of food or has to leave for another booking, Exhibit ‘A’ has to shut down that day.

Exhibit ‘A’ could try to apply for a commercial food license to prepare food in the taproom. Only, that process would take weeks, and the season for outdoor drinking is nearly over.

“It’s just one more hurdle that we would have to jump,” Roth said.

While I hate to bring this up again, why do quesadillas, French fries and mozzarella sticks fit the requirement for food prepared on site, but toasty, salty, golden brown pretzels do not?

My guess is Baker has never had a pretzel at a brewery, because they’re always delicious. Sure, they’re not typically baked fresh there, but there is an art to reheating them perfectly.

And, of course, they go well with a cold one.

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tive of what is traditionally served in places such as Vietnam, Argentina and Mexico, he said.

“With no inside seating, it’s strictly an in-and-out-the-door operation, providing quick take-out service,” added Wilson. Customers can enjoy their food with one of the 56 draft offerings at the nearby Worcester Beer Garden, also operated by Grid Hospitality, he said.

Franklin Street Fare is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit https://

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terrors at her new gas station convenience store job.

“Prevenge”: A pregnant woman (Alice Lowe) suspects her baby is leading her on a homicidal rampage to avenge her husband’s death.

“S.W.A.T.”: Shemar Moore stars in the CBS series centering on a Los Angeles lieutenant who struggles with the conflicts between his job and his roots.

“The Terror: Infamy: The

Complete Second Season”: The AMC horror anthology series takes www.franklinstreetfare.com for more information. For catering information, contact catering manager Sara Jean-Louis: sarajeanlouis@gridhg. com.

The opening of Franklin Street Fare has allowed Grid Hospitality to bring staff back to work, according to Wilson.

New hours for Bentley Pub in Auburn

Bentley Pub, 602 Southbridge St., Auburn, has new hours.

place in a Japanese internment camp. Stars include Derek Mio, Kiki Sukezane and George Takei.

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“A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story”:

Documentary traces the life of the legendary director who examined surfer culture.

“Pretending I’m a Superman”:

Documentary examines the legacy of the widely popular 1999 video game “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.”

“Skin: A History of Nudity in

the Movies”: Documentary explores factors that have influenced the appearance of onscreen actors in the

The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 11:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday. It’s closed Sundays. Call (508) 407-8880 to reserve or visit www.bentleypub. com.

Belated birthday greetings to noted restaurateur and Bentley Pub’s owner William C. (Billy) Martin, also co-owner and founder of the former Piccadily Pub chain of restaurants in Massachusetts.

If you have a tidbit for the column, call (508) 868-5282. Send email to bhoulefood@gmail.com.

buff since the silent era.

“Tracks”: April Pearson and Chris Willoughby star as a couple gallivanting around Europe in an attempt to repair their relationship.

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“The Unfamiliar”: An ex-Army doctor (Jemima West) mistakes supernatural horrors in her home with a mental health condition.

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“Superman: Man of Tomor

row”: Animated film follows Daily Planet intern Clark Kent as he makes early attempts to save his city. Look for it on DVD and Blu-ray Sept. 8.