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Table of Contents Eat. Shop. Live. Living on a budget.......................... 10 A different way to stay fit.......................................... 14 Live music venues....................................................... 20 Worcester overnights: Where to stay..................... 22 Free Wi-Fi..................................................................... 25 Cultural spaces............................................................ 26 Dining out..................................................................... 32 Getting around............................................................. 42 Stay connected............................................................ 44
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Brittany Durgin Editor Steven King Photographer Walter Bird Jr. Senior Writer Don Cloutier Director of Creative Services Kimberly Vasseur Creative Director/Assistant Director of Creative Services Bess Couture, Becky Gill, Stephanie Mallard Graphic Artists Helen Linnehan Ad Director Theresa Carrington, Rick McGrail Account Executives
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Get Outside HIKING
• If maps are available, bring one!
If the campus green isn’t enough wilderness for you, try taking a hike, or maybe a bike ride or run, to one of these Central Mass. outdoor retreats. Most trails are well marked and fairly easy to moderate climbs, however, be prepared when you trek off by following these suggestions:
• Don’t leave valuables in plain sight in your car at parking areas. While breakins are not frequent, they have been known to happen at some places
• Let someone know where you’ll be and when you expect to return • Bring water and healthy snacks like granola and fruit • Wear sneakers or boots — walking in the woods is not a fashion contest
Wachusett Mountain State Reservation 345 Mountain Rd., Princeton 978-464-2987 mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/ region-central/wachusett-mountainstate-reservation.html Hiking trails are dirt and rocky, including one that doubles as the Midstate Trail, to the summit at 2,006 feet where an accessible tower provides views of Boston, Mount Greylock, New Hampshire and Worcester on clear days.
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation 198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton 508-234-3733 mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/ region-central/purgatory-chasm-statereservation.html A rocky, yet easy, walking trail that runs a quarter of a mile through granite walls that rise as high as 70 feet. Several other short trails lead to unique, natural rock formations. Cascades Waters, Cascades East, Cascades West Olean St., Worcester gwlt.org/maps/cascades.pdf A network of dirt and, at times rocky, trails connecting the west side of Worcester with Holden. Several trails continued on page 8
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follow streams, including one steep trail (sometimes closed to erosion) alongside a cascading waterfall. This area abuts Boynton Park, Worcester’s unofficial dog park. Mount Pisgah Smith Rd., Northborough northboroughtrails.org/MAPS/Mt_ Pisgah.pdf Network of trails connect Northborough, Berlin, Boylston and Bolton. Mount Pisgah is the highest point in Northborough at 715 feet with views of Boston on clear days. Midstate Trail Douglas to Ashburnham midstatetrail.org A 95-mile trail running north and south through Central Massachusetts, connecting Rhode Island to New Hampshire. Much of the trail is dirt footpaths, however, some parts follow paved roadways.
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Mass Central Rail Trail Boston to Northampton including Central Mass. towns masscentralrailtrail.org and wachusettgreenways.org Begin at the Cider Mill Shops in Sterling, Wachusett Reservoir in West Boylston, Rutland State Park or at several locations with parking in Oakham and Holden. Visit above websites to find information on completed sections of the trail. Moore State Park 1 Sawmill Rd., Paxton 508-792-3969 mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/ region-central/moore-state-park.html A 400-acre park with stone mill foundations, a restored sawmill and walking trails. Quinsigamond State Park 10 North Lake Ave., Worcester 508-755-6880
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Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park 287 Oak St., Uxbridge 508-278-7604 mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-central/ blackstone-river-and-canal-heritage-state-park.html Trails follow restored sections of the Blackstone River Canal and Towpath from the River Bend Farm Visitors Center. Dirt trails offer hiking, running, mountain biking and hunting during season with restrictions.
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GROUP BIKE RIDES Worcester Loops facebook.com/WorcesterLoops Originally a group bike ride that started in Denver, Colo., Loops has grown to other cities, including Worcester. The group rides every Friday where unique loops are chosen every week, ranging from 5 to 15 miles. Each ride has a rest stop for riders to stop (and enjoy a beverage of choice, according to the website). Seven Hills Wheelmen sevenhillswheelmen.org Seven Hills Wheelmen is a recreational group for adults in the Worcester area who enjoy bicycling and outdoor activities. A schedule of their rides and starting locations can be found on their website. Gear Works Cyclery gearworkscyclery.com/rides/ With rides on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings, there are different levels for cyclists experienced or new, fast or slow, competitive or leisurely. Visit their website for scheduled ride times, as well as ride categories and pace descriptions.
SKATEPARKS Whether you just want to push around or drop into a concrete bowl, Central Mass. has several skateparks with a variety of features. In Worcester, Green Hill Skatepark, located off of Skyline Drive, features a concrete street course and bowl. Worcide, a DIY skatepark in Worcester, offers concrete features and can be found under a train bridge behind Green Street. Subliminal Skatepark in Shrewsbury offers a mini-ramp, a bowl and street-style ledges, rails, banks, whirly-birds and more. The skatepark is indoors and there is a fee to skate.
In Hudson, about 25 minutes east of Worcester but worth the drive, is a skate park with several street features including ledges, as well as a concrete bowl. Fitchburg has a concrete park that offers great flow with street features, a bowl, banks and quarter ramps. Fitchburg also has lights that allow for skating until 10 p.m. on certain nights.
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Eat. Shop. Live.
Hear it from those who know! Central Mass. students offer up tips on eating, shopping and living on a budget while in school. Go to Bagel Time on the weekends with roommates to get delicious bagels for breakfast. -Kendra Sloan, Assumption College, Junior
The Bean Counter on Highland Street — Rich Metellus, Becker College ’15 Boston Donuts! The coffee is delicious and less expensive than other chain coffee and donut shots! A large is usually $2-$3.25! -Chelsea Gamboa, Assumption College, Junior
Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Blue Jeans, it’s the best, and always a cheap alternative for a late-night snack! -Patrick Giroux, Assumption College, Junior
Miss Worcester for breakfast! Best pancakes and French toast in the world. — Rachel Miller, Becker College ’15
NU Cafe is definitely a great place to grab some food, study and hang out! Their smoothies are only $5.80! Some nights they have painting sessions and other nights they have open mic night! -Chelsea Gamboa, Assumption College, Junior
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99 Restaurants and UNO are nice restaurants to go to when you’re tired of Assumption food! Ninety-nine gives FREE POPCORN! (I love popcorn) and they have menus that have meals that are less than $10! -Chelsea Gamboa, Assumption College, Junior
Bancroft Tower is an amazing view and a wonderful hike! -Kerry Saltvick, Becker College ’16
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The Worcester Art Museum gives great student discounts with your ID and on the first Saturday morning of the month, admission is free! This is a fun activity for students looking to expand their art history knowledge! -Cassy Waung, Assumption College, Junior
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Always order from King Chef, they are cheap, delicious, speedy and the proportions are big (a meal could last a few days). -Kerry Saltvick, Becker College ’16
Join the Worcester Culture Coalition. They will give you a WOO Card. It normally costs money but the fee is waived for college students. When you use your WOO Card at places that take it you can get points, which can lead to discounts and access to special events. -Kerry Saltvick, Becker College ’16
A few dinner spots my roommates and I love to go to are the Boynton and Baba. The appetizer nacho plate at the Boynton is one of my favorites. We love to go to Baba when we are craving freshly-made sushi! -Kendra Sloan, Assumption College, Junior
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A different way to stay fit
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Thirty minutes on a treadmill, an hour lifting weights or watching backto-back episodes of “The Real World” while pedaling a bicycle that goes nowhere can get old. Fortunately, Worcester and surrounding areas have dozens of outdoor and indoor playgrounds aimed at having fun while staying fit.
508-304-7055 Pyramids is a hilly and heavily wooded 18-hole disc golf course that spans between 5,249 feet and 6,722 feet, depending on which tees one uses.
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course spanning a wide open 3,255 yards.
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
DISC GOLF
299 Highland St., Worcester (departs from back of parking lot) Newton Hill is an 18-hole, par-56 disc golf course that weaves through 4,475 yards of Worcester’s scenic Newton Hill.
284 E. Temple St., Boylston 508-869-9900 www.cypriankeyes.com Cyprian Keyes offers an award-winning 18-hole, par-72 course with a total yardage of 6,871. There is also a challenging nine-hole, par-three golf course.
Maple Hill Disc Golf Course
Luther Hill Park Disc Golf Course
Highfields Golf and Country Club
132 Marshall St., Leicester 508-752-0086 www.maplehilldiscgolf.org Maple Hill features four 18-hole disc golf courses with varying difficulty levels, including a championship course that holds a national tournament annually.
11 Park St., Spencer Luther Hill is a nine-hole, par-29 hilly,
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42 Magill Dr., Grafton 508-839-1945 www.highfieldsgolfcc.com Highfields is a scenic and tricky 18hole, par-72 championship golf course that covers 7,021 yards.
Pakachoag Golf Course
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Pyramids Disc Golf Course 103 Marshall St., Leicester
Newton Hill Disc Golf Course
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15 Upland St., Auburn 508-755-3291 Pakachoag is a nine-hole, par-36 golf
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www.leicestercc.com Leicester offers a fast 18-hole, par-70 golf course with a diverse selection of hole layouts over 6,026 yards.
Clearview Country Club 66 Park Hill Ave., Millbury 508-754-5654 clearviewcountryclub.com Clearview features a nine-hole, par-35 scenic course spanning 3,003 yards.
Green Hill Golf Course 1929 Skyline Dr., Worcester 508-799-1359 greenhillgc.com Green Hill features a gorgeous, hilly 18-hole, par-72 course over 6,485 yards overlooking the city of Worcester.
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a 2,000-square-foot yoga studio.
SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area 499 Mountain Rd., Princeton 978-464-2300 or 800-SKI-1234 wachusett.com Wachusett Mountain offers 22 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and eight lifts, including three high-speed quad lifts. Wachusett has 100 percent snowmaking capacity and offers night skiing and snowboarding.
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1000 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-845-9368 skiward.com Ski Ward offers nine trails and four lifts, as well as eight tubing lanes, which are serviced by two lifts. Ski Ward features a terrain park and is open for night skiing. Ski Ward has 100 percent snowmaking capacity.
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Nashoba Valley features 17 trails including a variety of terrain. Nashoba Valley also offers a terrain park. Nashoba Valley also offers a tubing park with 16 runs and 4 tows with a separate entrance at 179 Great Rd., Littleton.
YOGA AND PILATES
Auburn Yoga & Pilates Center 889 Southbridge St. (Routes 12/20), Auburn 508-832-8177 auburnyogaandpilates.com AYPC offers different workshops and classes in spinning, yoga, pilates, “yogalates,” TRX suspension training, strength training and balance/stability training.
Body Mind Balance Pilates Studio 102 Grove St., Worcester 508-754-3327 bodymindbalance-ma.com A variety of classes for pilates and yoga,
as well as training sessions for strength, lengthening, toning, tabta and TRX suspension are available in either private, semi-private or small group settings.
Flowforms Yoga 195 Lake Ave., Worcester 508-752-4700 flowformsyoga.com Yoga classes are available every day, as well as workshops, private yoga sessions and bilingual yoga. The first class is free for new students.
Metrowest Yoga 32 Millbrook St., Worcester 508-752-1533 metrowestyoga.net Offers a variety of yoga classes, including heated classes, meditation classes and more, as well as workshops and retreats.
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123 Summer St., Worcester 508-363-7000 worcesterfitness.com In addition to traditional work-out equipment at a gym, Worcester Fitness offers group classes in yoga, water fitness, Zumba and endurance boot camps.
Wellness Works Yoga and Healing Arts 128 Providence St., Worcester 508-330-4258 wwyoga.com Located at the Worcester Senior Center, yoga classes are available according to the schedule in the website, including fundamentals, meditation, intermediate, remedial and therapeutic, private instruction and “rise and shine” classes.
Zest Yoga and Fitness 145 Fairhaven Rd., Worcester 508-843-9887 zestyogaandfitness.com Offers classes in yoga, therapeutic yoga, tai chi, dance, fitness and wellness.
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worcestermagazine.com • A Publication of Worcester Magazine • 2014 College Guide Barbers Crossing North 175 Leominster Rd., Sterling 978-422-8438 barberscrossingrestaurant.com
Jillian’s 315 Grove St., Worcester 508-793-0900 jilliansworcester.com
The Bootlegger Restaurant 50 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg 978-342-7711 thebootleggerrestaurant.com
Beatnik’s 433 Park Ave., Worcester 508-926-8877 beatniksbeyou.com
JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill 380 SW Cutoff, Northborough 508-842-8420 jbag.biz
Canal Restaurant & Bar 65 Water St, Worcester 508-926-8353 thecanalrestaurant.com
Blue Plate Lounge 661 Main St., Holden 508-829-4566 facebook.com/pages/Blue-Plate-Lounge/50677911497
London Billiards & Club Oasis 70 James St., Worcester 508-799-7665 londonbilliards.com
The Hanover Theatre 2 Southbridge St, Worcester 508-831-0800 thehanovertheatre.org
Bull Run Resturaunt 215 great Rd., Shirley 978-425-4311 bullrunrestruraunt.com
Mechanics Hall 321 Main St., Worcester 508-752-5608 mechanicshall.org
The Palladium 261 Main St., Worcester 508-797-9696 thepalladium.net
Black Sheep Tavern 261 Leominster Rd., Sterling 978-422-8484 https://www.facebook.com/BlacksheepTavern
Mill Street Brews 18 Mill St., Southbridge 508-764-6900 millstreetbrews.com
The Raven 258 Pleasant St., Worcester 508-304-8133 theravenrockclub.com
Chaibo 37 Boulder Dr., Fitchburg 978-829-0088 www.chaibo.com
Nick’s Bar and Restaurant 124 Millbury St., Worcester 508-753-4030 nicksworcester.com
The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon 16 Kelley Sq., Worcester 508-363-3507 facebook.com/page/Hotel-Vernon
Chopsticks 21 Commercial Rd., Leominster 978-534-0020 chopsticksleominster.com
NU Cafe 335 Chandler St., Worcester 508-926-8800 nucafe.com
Three G’s Sports Bar 152 Millbury St., Worcester 508-754-3516 3gs-sportsbar.com
DCU Center 50 Foster St., Worcester 508-755-6800 dcucenter.com
PrimeTime Pub 5 Summer St. Plz., Lunenburg 978-400-7727 https://www.facebook.com/PRIMETIMEPUBOFLUNENBURG
Sahara Cafe 43 Highland St., Worcester 508-798-2181 eatsahara.com
Electric Haze 26 Millbury St., Worcester 508-848-0133 thehaze.com/electric
The Lucky Dog Music Hall 89 Green St., Worcester 508-363-1888 theluckydogmusichall.com
Sakura Tokyo 640 Park Ave., Worcester 508-752-1068 sakuratokyo.org
Fiddler’s Green 19 Temple St., Worcester 508-792-3700 fiddlersgreenworcester.com
The Mill at 185 185 W Boylston St., West Boylston 774-261-8585 themill185.com
Singapore Restaurant Twin City Mall, 170 Whalon St., Fitchburg 978-345-0132 https://www.facebook.com/singaporerestaurantMA
Gardner Alehouse Brewery and Restaurant 74 Parker St., Gardner 978-669-0122 www.gardnerale.com
Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner 148 Grove St., Worcester 508-753-9543 ralphsrockdiner.com
Southside Grille and Margarita Factory 242 W Broadway, Gardner 978-632-1057 www.southsidemargaritafactory.com
Greendale’s Pub 404 W Boylston St., Worcester 508-853-1350 greendalespub.com
Rye & Thyme 14 Monument Sq., Leominster 978-534-5900 ryeandthyme.com
Vincent’s 49 Suffolk St., Worcester 508-752-9439 facebook.com/vincentsbar
Indian Ranch 200 Gore Rd., Webster 508-943-3871 indianranch.com
The Banner Bar & Grill 112 Green St., Worcester 508-755-0879 thebannerbar.com
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Worcester Overnights
Dorm rooms do not provide a lot of extra space and sometimes a studio or one-bed apartment simply does not have enough room for guests to spend the night. When parents or friends visit, these lodging options can make everyone more comfortable. Beechwood Hotel 363 Plantation St., Worcester beechwoodhotel.com 508-754-5789
The Captain Slocomb House 6 South St., Grafton captainslocombhousebandb.com 508-839-3095 Colonial Hotel 625 Betty Spring Rd., Gardner colonial-hotel.com 978-630-2500 Comfort Inn 426 Southbridge St., Auburn comfortinn.com 508-832-8300
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Holiday Inn Express 110 Summer St., Worcester expressworcester.com 508-757-0400 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 10-12 Johnson St., Auburn ihg.com/holidayinnexpress 508-832-2500
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La Quinta Inn Auburn Worcester 446 Southbridge St., Auburn lg.com 508-832-7000
Westborough Inn 4 Boardman St., Westborough westboroughinn.com 508-836-1900
Quality Inn & Suites 50 Oriol Dr., Worcester qualityinn.com 508-852-2800
Kevin’s Automotive is your place to go for repairs to foreign and domestic cars & trucks.
Kevin, Jeff and John can handle alignments, suspensions, brakes, clutches, exhaust, engine repairs and engine and transmission replacement. They also offer maintenance, towing and will even fill your propane tank. Give Kevin, Jeff and John a call today!
A Proud Family Business - Serving Our Community for over 50 years - Please feel free to call us with any and all questions - Our staff is trained to handle all insurance related matters. - Your Complete Auto Body and Suspension Specialists! - Courtesy Pick-Up and Delivery of Rental Car. - All Major Insurance Companies Accepted.
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Super 8 Gardner 22 North Pearson Blvd., Gardner super8.com 800-536-9326 Wachusett Village Inn 9 Village Inn Rd., Westminster wachusettvillageinn.com 978-874-2000
Motel 6 Westborough 399 Turnpike Rd., Westborough motel6.com 508-366-0202
Complete Automotive Repairing
Sleigh Maker Inn 87 West Main St., Westborough sleighmakerinn.com 508-836-5546
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Acoutstic Java 932A Main St., Worcester acousticjava.com Bean Counter Bakery 113 Highland St., Worcester 288 Boston Tnpk., Shrewsbury beancounterbakery.com Berry Fusion Frozen Yogurt 807 Pleasant St., Worcester berryfusionfroyo.com Black Diamond Coffee 307 Grafton St., Shrewsbury Booklovers’ Gourmet 55E Main St., Webster bookloversgourmet.com Ceres Bistro 368 Plantation St., Worcester ceresbistro.com City Hall Common 455 Main St., Worcester
Free Wi -Fi Coffeelands World Gifts Espresso Cafe 50 High St., Clinton coffeelandscafe.org
NU Cafe 335 Chandler St., Worcester nucafe.com
Espress Yourself Coffee 2 Richmond Ave., Worcester
On the Rise Baking 1120 Pleasant St., Worcester ontherisebaking.com
Fruitti Frozen Yogurt 535 Lincoln St., Worcester fruittifrozenyogurt.com
Panera Bread 120 Goldstar Blvd., Worcester 50 Boston Tnpk., Shrewsbury panerabread.com
Garden Fresh Courthouse Cafe 204 Main St., Worcester gfcourthousecafe.com Green Hill Golf Course 1929 Skyline Dr., Worcester InHouse Coffee 225 Shrewsbury St., Worcester inhousecoffeeusa.com Mrs. Mack’s Bakery 1393 Grafton St., Worcester mrsmackbakery.com
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Theatre Cafe 529 Main St., Worcester theatre-cafe.net Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt 121 Gold Star Blvd., Worcester tfyogurt.com Union Station 2 Washington Sq., Worcester Wooberry Frozen Yogurt 141 Highland St., Worcester wooberryyogurt.com
Paris Cafe 261 Main St., Worcester facebook.com/ParisCafeWorcester
Worcester Public Library 3 Salem St., 470 W. Boylston St. and 89 Tacoma St., Worcester worcpublib.org
Starbucks 11 E. Central St., Worcester 1 W. Boylston St. #1, Worcester 434 Southbridge St., Auburn starbucks.com
Worcester Regional Airport 375 Airport Dr., Worcester
Straight Up Cafe 795 Main St., Worcester straightup-worcester.com
Yoway Frozen Yogurt 395B Park Ave., Worcester yowayworcester.com Z Cafe 389 Main St., Worcester zcafeandcatering.com
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Central Massachusetts is always teeming with artistic opportunities to embrace your creative side. From viewing artwork in a gallery, to exploring a local museum, to catching a performance at a nearby venue, your options are endless to immerse yourself in the culture of Worcester, Fitchburg and surrounding areas. Here is a list of galleries, museums and performance venues in Central Mass. GALLERIES Art Center Gallery in Miriam Hall at Anna Maria College 50 Sunset Ln., Paxton 508-849-3330 annamaria.edu
Aurora Gallery at ArtsWorcester 660 Main St., Worcester 508-755-5142 artsworcester.org ARTworks 261 Park Ave., Worcester 508-755-7808 shopatartworks.com Booklovers’ Gourmet 55 East Main St., Webster 508-949-6232 er3.com/book
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1 College St., Worcester 508-793-3356 offices.holycross.edu/cantorartgallery Long Hall Gallery 99 Prescott St., Worcester 774-276-0347 thelonghall.org Prints and the Potter Gallery 142 Highland St., Worcester 508-752-2170 printsandpotter.com
Gallery at Briarwood 65 Briarwood Circle, Worcester 508-852-2670 briarwoodretirement.com
Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts and Humanities Art Center 111 Main St., Southbridge 508-764-3341 qvcah.org
Grand Gallery at Gastonart & Frame 257 Boston Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury 508-754-3700 gastonartandframe.com/GALLERY.html
Rollstone Studios 633 Main St., Fitchburg 978-348-2781 facebook.com/RollstoneStudios
George C. Gordon Library Art Gallery at WPI 100 Institute Rd., Worcester 508-831-5000 wpi.edu
San Francisco Gallery 10 South West Cutoff, Northborough 508-393-2266 sanfranciscogalleryandframing.com
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at College of the Holy Cross
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Live Entertainment Thurs, Fri, Sat take-out & catering available
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The Schiltkamp Gallery at Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester 508-793-7711 clarku.edu/schiltkampgallery Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Café 210 Hamilton St., Southbridge 508-765-5520 sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com The Sprinkler Factory 38 Harlow St., Worcester sprinklerfactory.com
2014 - 2015 Season
Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Central Massachusetts 275 South St., Shrewsbury 508-845-4381 kinkadeartwork.net Vaillancourt Gallery 9 Main St., Suite 1-H, Sutton 508-476-3601 valfa.com/studio/gallery White Dog Gallery 49 Central St., West Boylston 508-835-6290
Welcome to College and University Students Exciting concerts including The Silk Road Project, Mark O’Connor’s Hot Swing, Canadian Brass , and
The Worcester Symphonic Project
A collaboration of college and adult, professional and amateur musicians on-stage in Mechanics Hall
Worcester Public Library Saxe Room 3 Salem St., Worcester 508-799-1655 worcpublib.org
MUSEUMS Clara Barton Birthplace Museum 66 Clara Barton Rd., North Oxford 508-987-2056 ext. 2013 clarabartonbirthplace.org Danforth Museum of Art 123 Union Ave., Framingham 508-620-0050 danforthmuseum.org EcoTarium 222 Harrington Way, Worcester 508-929-2700 ecotarium.org
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Worcester Center for Crafts 25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester 508-753-8183 www2.worcester.edu/WCC/
18 years & under $5
on-line, at door, by phone.
Ticketing fees apply
Fitchburg Art Museum 25 Merriam Pkwy., Fitchburg 978-345-4207 fitchburgartmuseum.org Fruitlands Museum 102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard 978-456-3924 fruitlands.org
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Live Tour September 27 • 8 pm See the finalists from Season 8 perform live as the Last Comic Standing Live Tour appears at The Hanover Theatre.
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December 2 7:30 pm
On-stage experiments, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories bring you face to face with the curious world of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as the duo matches wits on stage with each other and members of the audience.
Friday, Oct. 17 8 pm 1922 , Horror, 81 Minutes -The Count Orlock of Transylvania traps a young man in his castle and makes his way to the man’s home town, bringing death along the way. Will the young man be able to save his wife and the town before the Count - Nosferatu - arrives?
TheHanoverTheatre.org • 877.571.SHOW (7469) 2 Southbridge Street • Worcester, MA 01608 Swipe your WOO Card for points and prizes! Worcester Center for the Performing Arts, a registered not-for-profit 501(c(3) organization, owns and operates The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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General Artemas Ward House Museum 786 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-8900 wardhouse.harvard.edu Hendricks House 1157 Main St., Holden 508-829-5576 holdenhistory.org/charles_hendricks.htm National Guard Military Museum and Archives 44 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-797-0334 states.ng.mil/sites/MA/DevLibrary2/resources/museum/museum. htm Oakham Historical Museum 1221 Old Turnpike Rd., Oakham 508-882-3111 oakhamhistory.com Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge 508-347-3362 osv.org Princeton Historical Society in the Anita Woodward Local History Room at the Princeton Public Library 2 Town Hall Dr., Princeton
978-464-2115 princetonmahistory.org Willard House and Clock Museum 11 Willard St., Grafton 508-839-3500 willardhouse.org Worcester Art Museum 55 Salisbury St., Worcester 508-799-4406 worcesterart.org Worcester Historical Museum 30 Elm St., Worcester 508-753-8278 worcesterhistory.org
PERFORMANCE VENUES Barre Players Theater 64 Common St., Barre 978-355-2096 barreplayerstheater.com Calliope Productions Inc. 150 Main St., Boylston 508-869-6887 calliopeproductions.org
Outstanding Eye Care
CenterStage at Fitchburg State University 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg 978-665-3347 fitchburgstate.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/centerstage DCU Center 50 Foster St., Worcester 508-755-6800 dcucenter.com Gateway Players Theatre, Inc. 111 Main St., Southbridge 508-764-4531 gatewayplayers.org The Hanover Theatre 2 Southbridge St., Worcester 508-831-0800 thehanovertheatre.org Mechanics Hall 321 Main St., Worcester 508-752-5608 mechanicshall.org The Palladium 261 Main St., Worcester 508-797-9696 thepalladium.net Stageloft Theater 450A Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-9005 stageloft.com Stratton Players 658 Main St., Fitchburg 978-345-6066 strattonplayers.com Theatre at the Mount 444 Green St., Gardner 978-632-6600 mwcc.edu/tam Traina Center for the Arts at Clark University 92 Downing St., Worcester 508-793-7711 clarku.edu/departments/clarkarts/facilities
Dennis Arinella, MD Joseph Williams, MD Mary Gilman, OD Kevin Quang, OD 591 Lincoln Street Worcester, MA 01605 Phone: 508.853.2020 Find us on Facebook at Arinella Williams LLC
Tuckerman Hall 10 Tuckerman St., Worcester 508-754-1234 tuckermanhall.org Worcester County Light Opera Company 21 Grandview Ave., Worcester 508-753-4383 wcloc.org Zecco Performing Arts Center at Anna Maria College 50 Sunset Ln., Paxton 508-849-3330 annamaria.edu
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Dining Out
If there’s one thing you won’t do in Worcester, it’s go hungry. Here is an offering of many, but not all, Worcester-area eateries.
inhouse Coffee 225 Shrewsbury St., 508-363-1212
CAFES AND COFFEEHOUSES
LalaJava 290 West Main St. Ste 12, Northboro 508-393-7625 lalajava.com
Acoustic Java 932A Main St., 508-756-9446 acousticjava.com
Bagel Time 194B Park Ave., 508-798-0440 bageltimeUSA.com Bagel Inn 785 Main Street, Holden, 508-829-3550 Bean Counter 113 Highland St., 508-754-3125 288 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-754-0505 beancounterbakery.com Black Diamond Coffee 307 Grafton St. (Rte. 140), Shrewsbury, 508842-3709 The Breakfast Bar 119 June St., 508-373-2864 Coffee Mug 286 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-832-3616 Heritage Coffee Shop 567 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-832-9297
La Tazza 69 Main St., Leominster, 978-840-2739
Miranda Bread 140 Shrewsbury St., 508-791-2030 NU Cafe 335 Chandler St., 508-926-8800 nucafe.com On the Rise Baking 1120 Pleasant St., 508-752-3809 Starbucks 1 West Boylston St., 508-595-9315 11E Central St., 508-756-4048 434 Southbridge St. #A, Auburn, 508-721-9475 Sturbridge Coffee House 479 Main Street, Fiskdale, 508-347-2288 sturbridgecoffeehouse.com Sturbridge Coffee Roasters 212 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, 508-765-5520 sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com
Sweet 72 Shrewsbury St., 508-373-2248 sweetworcester.com Tatnuck Bookseller Café 18 Lyman St., Westboro, 508-366-4959 Wholly Cannoli Café & Bakery 490 Grafton St., 508-753-0224
DINERS
Parkway Restaurant & Bar 148 Shrewsbury St., 508-753-9968 Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner 95 Prescott St., 508-753-9543 ralphsdiner.net
CHINESE
Bauhinia 271 Grafton St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-0880
Boulevard Diner 155 Shrewsbury St., 508-791-4535
Best Chinese 892 Main St., 508-752-3392
Carl’s Oxford Diner 291 Main St., Oxford, 508-987-8770
Chef Sau 148 Main St., Spencer, 508-885-3995 chefsau.com
Charlie’s Diner 32 West Main St., Spencer, 508-885-4033 The Edge 51 Hartford Tpke. (Rte. 20), Shrewsbury Gold Star Restaurant 68 West Boylston St., 508-852-7900 The Kenmore Diner 250 Franklin St., 508-792-5125 Mac’s Diner 185 Shrewsbury St., 508-868-7508 Miss Worcester 300 Southbridge St., 508-753-5600
Cheng-Du Restaurant 157 Turnpike Road (Rte. 9), Westboro 508-366-7489 Cheoy Lee’s 45 Sterling St., W. Boylston, 508-835-3663 684 Main St., Holden, 508-829-6331 China One 566C Southwest Cutoff, 508-791-8882 Chopsticks 21 Commercial Road, Leominster, 978-534-0020 Chumlee’s 50 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-798-2220
worcestermagazine.com • A Publication of Worcester Magazine • 2014 College Guide Dragon Island 1328 Main St., 508-754-5236 Empire Village 446 Main Street, Sturbridge, 508-347-6588 Foodworks 50 Southwest Cutoff, 508-752-0938 120 Stafford St., 508-752-3663 110 Elm St., Millbury, 508-865-1707 Fred’s Chinese Food 380 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, 508-798-8838 Great Wall Restaurant 521 Main St., 508-799-0803
Shangri-La 60 Madison St., 508-798-0888 shangrilaworcester.com
Lucky Gourmet 117 June St., 508-791-8888
Singapore Restaurant 170 Whalon St, Fitchburg, 978-345-0132
Mandarin Westboro 57 East Main St., Westboro, 508-366-2288 westborough.com/mandarin.htm
Super Chinese Buffet 50 Mill St., 508-799-6868
Ming House 217A Chandler St., 508-756-6888
Ho Toy Luau Restaurant 401 Park Avenue, 508-754-4929 Hong Kong Island 880 West Boylston St., 508-853-8887 Kahula Rte. 131, Sturbridge, 508-347-7121
Nancy Chang 372 Chandler St., 508-752-8899 nancychang.com
Red Pepper 1083 Main St, Worcester, 774-243-6488 redpepperworcester.com
King Chef Chinese Restaurant 205 Chandler St., 508-767-0209
ITALIAN / MEDITERRANEAN
Amici Trattoria 582 Main St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-7800 amicitrattoria.com
Tin-Tin Buffet 2 Coes Sq., 508-792-1689 Wong Dynasty Reservoir Rd., Holden, 508-829-2188 wongdynasty-yankeegrill.com Yong Shing 338 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-832-0622 Bollywood Grill 97 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-793-9888
New Super Chinese Buffet 490 Lincoln St., 508-853-8899
O’Connor’s Restaurant 1160 W. Boylston St., 508-853-0789 oconnorsrestaurant.com
A.J. Tomaiolo’s Pub & Restaurant 411 W. Main St., Northboro, 508-393-5245
INDIAN
Peking Chef 344 Main St., Southbridge, 508-765-0398
Ken Chin’s 272 Mill St., 508-793-9657
IRISH
Loving Hut 415 Chandler St., 508-459-0367 56 Hamilton St., 508-831-1322
Min’s Wok 582 W Boylston St., 508-853-0988 minswok.com
Surya 299 Shrewsbury St., 508-752-3700 Upudi Bhavah 378 Maple St., Shrewsbury, 508-459-5099
Bertucci’s Solomon Pond Mall, Marlboro, 508-485-3636 160 Turnpike Road, Rte. 9, Westboro 608-898-3078 155 Otis St., Northboro, 508-351-2500 bertuccis.com Bistro Limoncello Ristorante 290 West Main St., Northborough, 508-393-5440 Bossenele’s Pizzeria 198 Millbury St., Millbury, 508-581-8885 Buca di Beppo 7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, 508-792-1737 bucadibeppo.com continued on page 34
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Slow pitch and fast pitch, 8 cages, 15 balls per token! Cages open at 9am Saturday & Sunday!
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MINIATURE GOLF A beautiful 18 hole challenge course featuring a 28ft.+ water fall, Victorian gardens, streams, lakes and a gazebo!
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Café Sorrento 143 Central St., Milford, 508-478-7818 Calabria Ristorante 75 Main Street, Millbury, 508-581-9700 Carbone’s Restaurant 280 Cordaville Road, Hopkinton, 508-435-3465 Carmella’s Italian Kitchen 55 South Maple St. (Rte. 9), Brookfield 508-867-5475 carmellasitaliankitchen.com Ciao Bella 402 Grove St., 508-756-2426 The Colonial Restaurant 290 Thompson Road, 508-943-4040 Cornerstone Restaurant 616 Central St., Leominster, 978-537-1991 cornerstonerestaurant.com Cristina’s Restaurant 314 Central Street, Leominster, 978-534-0849 cristinas.net
Dino’s 13 Lord St., 508-753-9978 dineatdinos.com
Leo’s Ristorante 11 Leo Turo Way, 508-753-9490 leosristorante.net
Enrico’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 500 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-1740
Lidio’s 1045 Central St., Leominster, 978-534-6600 lidios.com
Four Seasons 249 Lake Ave., 508-753-4823 Giovanello’s Italian Market 139 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-1440 Gondola Restaurant 428 Lancaster St., Leominster, 978-537-5887 Guiseppe’s Grille 35 Solomon Pond Road, Northboro, 508-393-4405 guiseppesgrille.com Il Camino 555 Central St., Leominster, 978-537-5083 Il Forno 27 Airport Road, Fitchburg, 978-345-2511 65 W.Boylston St W.Boylston, 508-835-3700 508 Nagog Park, Route 2A, Acton, 978-263-5311 il-forno.com La Scala 185 Shrewsbury St., 508-753-9912
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Linguine’s 350 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro 508-481-9747 Livia’s Dish 1394 Main St., Worcester, 508-926-8861 Nuovo 92 Shrewsbury St., 508-796-5915 nuovoworcester.com The Olive Garden 728 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro, 508-303-6558 3 Orchard Hill Park Drive Leominster 978-534-5856 7 Tobias Boland Way, 508-755-5268 olivegarden.com Picasso 2 Common St., Barre, 978-355-3099 Piccolo’s 157 Shrewsbury St., 508-754-1057
Polka Café 169 Millbury St., Worcester, 774-243-1302 Ristorante Via Alto 27 27 High Street, Clinton, 978-598-7002 ristoranteviaalto27.com Ritual 281 Main St., 508-762-9501 ritualworcester.com Rovezzi’s Restaurant Corner of Rtes. 20 & 148, Sturbridge 508-347-0100 Sisters Rest 171 Stafford St., 508-755-2604 Tomasso Trattoria and Enoteca 154 Turnpike Road, Southboro, 508-481-8484 tomassotrattoria.com Tony’s Pizza Rte. 146 Boston Road, Sutton, 508-865-9544 Via 89 Shrewsbury St., 508-754-4842 viaitaliantable.com
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Viva Bene 144 Commercial St., 508-799-9999 viva-bene.com Ziti’s Italian Trattoria Speedway Shopping Center, Westboro 508-898-2282 192 Harding St, 508-754-2212
JAPANESE
7 Nana 60 Shrewsbury St., 508-755-8888 7nanasteakhouseworcester.com Baba Sushi 309 Park Ave., 508-752-8822 babasushi.com
Osaka 20 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-753-1144
Sazon Latino 130 Chandler St., 508-797-5645
61 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-797-6637 moes.com
Sakura Tokyo 640 Park Ave., 508-792-1078 sakura-tokyo.com
MEXICAN
Takara 10 Kelley Sq., 508-791-1140
Mexicalli Fresh Mex Grill 700 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden 508-829-7700 117Main St., Spencer, 774-745-8200
Chili’s Grill & Bar 820 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-4093 chilis.com
Yama Zakura 369 West Main St. #3, Northboro, 508-393-4187
LATIN AMERICAN
Brisa Tropical Restaurant 976A Main St., 508-797-3900 Churrascaria Ranch Cantina 329 Grafton St., 508-792-3560
Hisa Japanese Restaurant 21 South St., Westboro, 508-898-9262
Maria’s Kitchen 826 Main St., 508-797-3380
Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill 479 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-1088
OneLove Café 800 Main St., 508-753-8663
Mikaku Japanese Restaurant 290 Main St., Northboro, 508-393-5553
Pampas Churrascaria 145 East Central St., 508-757-1070
Oishi Japanese Restaurant 8 Franklin St., 508-752-1688
Pupuseria La Salvadorena 82 Pleasant Valley Dr., 508-756-5586
Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant 75 Worcester St., North Grafton, 508-839-8800
Qdoba Mexican Grille 70 Worcester/Providence Dr., Millbury 508-865-0500 qdoba.com
Chipotle 97 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury 508-752-1726 chipotle.com
Tacos Acapulco 344 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-425-3593
Funky Murphy’s 305 Shrewsbury St., 508-753-2995 josemurphysworcester.com Margarita Grill 10 Prospect St., Auburn, 508-832-2553 chucks.com Mezcal Tequila Cantina 30 Major Taylor Blvd., 508-926-8308 20 Central St., Leominster, 978-728-4084 mezcalcantina.com
MIDDLE-EASTERN
El Basha 424 Belmont St., 508-797-0884 256 Park Ave., 508-795-0222 2 Connector Road, Westboro, 508-366-2455 elbasharestaurant.com Sahara 143 Highland St., 508-798-2181 Shiraz 259 Park Ave., 508-767-1639
Moe’s Southwest Grille 3 Stafford St., 508-459-6060
Enjoy the Finest in Middle Eastern Cuisine and receive 10% OFF*
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Racha Thai 545 Southwest Cutoff #2 (Rte. 20), 508-757-8884 thaiplacerestaurant.com Thai Island 456 Main St., Holden, 508-829-8272 thaiislandholdenrestaurant.net Thai Place Restaurant 371 Main St. (Rte. 20), Sturbridge, 508-347-2999 Thai Time 107 Highland St., 508-756-7267 180 Church St., Clinton, 978-365-6368 thaitimeclinton.com
Pho-Lam 91 Stafford St., 508-799-6666
Atlas Pizza 1282 Pleasant St., 508-756-9994
Saigon 976 Main St., Worcester, 508-799-5250
Auburn Town Pizza 69 Auburn St., Auburn, 508-832-5210
Viet Thao Webster Square Plaza, 68 Stafford St. 508-752-8426 vietthao-restaurant.com
Barbers Crossing 175 Leominster Road, Sterling, 978-422-8438 861 Main St., Leicester, 508-892-7575 barberscrossing.com
FAMILY
The Barre Mill Restaurant 90 Main St., South Barre, 978-355-2987/6417 barremill.com
A&D Pizza 60 Elm St., Millbury, 508 865-9013 Abigail’s Restaurant/Jack Russell’s Pub 625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner, 978-630-2322
Yoong Tong Thai 278 Main St., Northboro, 508-393-7714 yoongtong.com
All Star Bar and Grill 181 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough, 508-303-1783
VIETNAMESE
Annie’s Clark Brunch 934 Main St., 508-756-1550
Anh Thu 439 Park Ave., 508-752-1330 Da Lat 425 Park Ave., 508-753-6036 Pho Dakao 593 Park Ave., 508-756-7555
Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill 632 Park Ave., 508-363-3032 680 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-721-7817 120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge, 508-347-0174 222 Washington St., Hudson, 978-567-1997 70 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury 508-581-9270 applebees.com
Blue Jeans Pizza 270 Park Ave., 508-753-3777 bluejeanspizza.com Boomer’s Sub and Deli 93 Highland St., 508-791-5551 The Boynton 117 Highland St., 508-756-8458 boyntonrestaurant.com Brian’s Restaurant 91 Providence Road (Rte. 122), Northbridge 508-234-9256
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The Broadway 100 Water St., 508-753-3233 broadwaycaterers.com Colonial Restaurant 290 Thompson Road, Webster, 508-943-4040 Coney Island 158 Southbridge St., 508-753-7885 Copper Stallion 538 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-2100 The Corner Grill 806 Pleasant St., 508-754-8884 cornergrille.com Cracker Barrel 215 Charlton Road, Rte. 20, Sturbridge, 508347-8925 crackerbarrel.com Cranberries Restaurant 142 Massasoit Rd., 508-753-7885 Dean Park Pizza 745 Main St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-2525 deanparkpizza.com Diamond Pizza 848 Main St., 508-755-4449 continued on page 38
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Domino’s Pizza 396 Park Avenue, 508-754-2236 294 Hamilton St., 508-792-6900 E.B. Flatts 245 West Main Street (Rte 9), East Brookfield 508-867-6643 ebflatts.com Eller’s Restaurant 190 Main Street, Cherry Valley, 508-892-3925 Elsa’s Eatery 33 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-890-1009 elsaseatery.com Firefly’s 235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham 508-820-3333 350 E. Main St., Marlboro, 508-357-8883 fireflysbbq.com Blackstone Freshway Pizza 96 Water St., 508-755-1999 freshwaypizzablackstone.com Flip Flops 680 Main St., Holden, 508-829-3008 flipflopsma.com
Dean’s Deli 894 Grafton St., 508-792-3646
Jason’s Pizza Palace 113 June St., 508-756-7424
Golden Pizza 453 Lincoln St., 508-852-6000 1168 Main St., 508-752-4653 20 Auburn St., Auburn, 508-721-1271 271 Grafton St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-7774 107 Chandler St., 508-752-8907 1137 Grafton St., 508-770-1533 goldenpizza.net
Joseph’s Bistro 97 Main St., Westminster, 978-874-9918
The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn 35 Major Taylor Blvd., 508-753-5700 Hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Lake Pizza & Restaurant 39 Thompson Road, Webster, 508-943-3684
Grille 57 57 Highland St., 508-798-2000 Harry’s Restaurant 149 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 9), Westboro, 508-366-8302 westborough.com/harrys Heavy Evie’s 2 Maple Ave., Rutland, 508-886-6284 Hungry Coyote 580 Park Ave., 508-755-8777 hungrycoyote.com
Kaboodle Pizzeria & Grill 152 Main St., Spencer, 508-885-4884 Ladd’s of Rutland 64 Barre-Paxton Road, Rutland, 508-886-4771
The Lodge 148 Gore Rd., Webster, 508-949-0000 Lucky’s Café 102 1/2 Grove St., 508-756-5014 The Manor 42 West Boylston St., West Boylston, 508-835-4722 ourmanor.com Maury’s Deli 1125 Main St., 508-754-4446 Millbury Street Pizza 121 Millbury St., 508-752-7442 Mountain Barn Restaurant 174 Worcester Road, Princeton, 978-464-2044 mountainbarn.com Mulligan’s Tavern on the Green 121 West Main St., Westboro, 508-366-0207 The National Grille at Blackstone National Golf Club 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton, 508-865-2111 (ext. 5) bngc.net Northeast Pizza 1205 Main Street, Leicester, 508-892-9276 548 S Main Street, Webster, 508-949-3409 208 W Main Street, West Brookfield, 508-867-9567 570 Summer Street, Barre, 978-355-4333 Olde Post Office Pub Rte. 140 and Ray Street, North Grafton, 508-839-6106 Oxford’s Casual Dining 2 Millbury Blvd., Oxford, 508-987-1567 oxfordcasualdining.com Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern 455 Park Ave., 508-752-7711 peppercorns.com J. Anthony’s 892 Southbridge St. (Rte. 20), Auburn/Oxford line, 508-832-9705 The Pickle Barrel Delicatessen 305 Pleasant St., 508-754-0921 Pleasant Street Grille 438 Pleasant St., 508-792-0770
worcestermagazine.com • A Publication of Worcester Magazine • 2014 College Guide Quizno’s 100 Institute Rd.. 508-831-6151 quiznos.com Red Robin 70 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury, 508581-9200 redrobin.com Regatta Deli 28 Lake Avenue, 508-756-6916 3 Colonial Drive, Westboro, 508-366-8958 regatta-deli.com Ruby Tuesday 537 Lincoln St., 508-854-9916 32 Lyman St., Westboro, 508-389-9985 rubytuesday.com Slattery’s 106 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg, 978-343-6120 slatterysrestaurant.com Spoodle’s Deli 355 Main St., 508-755-0800
T.G.I. Friday’s 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro, 508-303-0996 70 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury, 508865-9189 tgifridays.com
Whistle Stop Bar and Grill 85 Main St. (Rte. 12), Oxford, 508-987-3087
Tom’s International Deli 52 Millbury St., 508-755-7295
Wings Over Worcester 1 Kelley Square, 508-421-WING wingsoverworcester.com Wright’s Farm Resturant 84 Inman Road, Nasonville/Harrisville, R.I., 401769-2856 wrightsfarm.com
Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork 509 Stafford Street, Cherry Valley, 508-892-5437 unclejaystwistedfork.com Uncle Sam’s Pizza 974 Main St., 508-890-7888 samspizza.com Uno Chicago Grill 25 Major Taylor Boulevard, 508-421-9300 70 Worcester Prov. Tpke., Millbury, 508-581-7866 Val’s Restaurant and Pizza Palace 75 Reservoir Road, Holden, 508-829-0900 valsrestaurant.com
Still Four Corners Route 122 Rutland, 508-866-6666
Weintraub’s Jewish Delicatessen & Restaurant 126 Water St., 508-756-7870
Tech Pizza 137 Highland St., 508-752-2133
Wexford House Restaurant 503 Shrewsbury St., 508-757-8982
Wild Willy’s Burgers 317 West Boylston St., 508-459-2088
Z Café 389 Main St., 508-304-1220
Zorba’s Pizzeria Tavern 97 Stafford St., 508-796-5828 132 Sturbridge Rd. (Rte. 20), Charlton, 508-2480433 zorbaspizzeriatavern.com
Armsby Abbey 144 North Main St., 508-759-1012 armsbyabbey.com
The Canal Restaurant 65 Water St., Worcester, 508-926-8353 thecanalrestaurant.com The Citizen 1 Exchange Place, 508-459-9090 thecitizenwinebar.com Cyprian’s Bistro at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club 284 East Temple St., Boylston, 508-869-9900 cypriankeyes.com EVO 234 Chandler St., 508-459-4240 evodining.com
Zimmy’s Kitchen 865 Main St., Leicester, 508-892-3200
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The Fix Burger Bar 166 Shrewsbury St., 774-823-3327 thefixburgerbar.com Flying Rhino Café 278 Shrewsbury St., 508-757-1450 flyingrhinocafe.com Joey’s Bar & Grill 44 Chandler St., 508-797-3800
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Le Mirage 120 June St., 508-793-8558 lemiragerestaurant.com
FINE DINING
Alicante Mediterranean Grille 84 Uxbridge Road (Rte. 16), Mendon 508-634-8188 alicantema.com Allora Ristorante 139 Lakeside Ave., Marlboro, 508-485-4300 alloraristorante.com
Maxwell Silverman’s 25 Union St., Worcester, 508-755-1200 maxwellmaxine.com
Blackstone Tap 81 Water St., 508-797-4827 Blackstonetap.com
Murphy’s Pub 97 Water St., 508-792-0900 funkyandjosemurphys.com
Romaine’s 299 West Main St., Northborough, 508-393-8889 romainesrestaurant.com
Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille 110 South Main St., Milford, 508-473-6611
Nick’s 124 Millbury St., 508-753-4030 Myspace.com/nicksworcester
Sonoma 205 Worcester Road (Rte. 31), Princeton 978-464-5775 sonoma-princeton.com Wachusett Village Inn 9 Village Inn Road, Westminster, 978-874-2000 wachusettvillageinn.com
Bolton Roadhouse Bar and Grill 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton 978-365-5757 The Bootlegger Restaurant & Lounge 50 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg, 978-342-7711 Thebootleggerrestaurant.com
Northworks Bar & Grill 106 Grove St., 508-755-9657 Northworks.com Other Place Pub 71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston, 508-869-6003
Brew City Grill and Brew House 104 Shrewsbury St., 508-752-3862 brew-city.com
Oxhead Tavern Sturbridge Host Hotel 366 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-7393
Center Bar and Grill 102 Green Street, 508-755-0879
Park Grill & Spirits 257 Park Ave., 508-756-7995
Grafton Inn Restaurant 25 Central Square, Grafton, 508-839-5931
Club Maxine’s 25 Union St., 508-755-1200 maxwellmaxine.com
Ross Tavern at Wachusett Country Club 187 Prospect St., West Boylston, 508-835-4484 wachusettcc.com
Publick House 227 Main St., Sturbridge, 508-347-3313 publickhouse.com
The Dark Horse Tavern 12 Crane St., Southbridge, 508-764-4749 12crane.com
Stooges 114 River St., Fitchburg, 978-342-0017
Ceres Bistro 363 Plantation St., 508-754-5789 www.ceresbistro.com
Salem Cross Inn 260 West Main St. (Rte. 9), West Brookfield 508-867-2345 salemcrossinn.com
Fiddler’s Green 19 Temple St., 508-795-0400
The Duck 502 Main St., Fiskdale, 508-347-2321 theducksturbridge.com
The 1761 Old Mill 69 State Road, Westminster, 978-874-5941 1761oldmill.com
Chocksett Inn 59 Laurelwood Road, Sterling, 978-422-3355 chocksettinn.com
Spencer Country Inn 500 Main St., Spencer, 508-885-9036 spencercountryinn.com
Fins and Tales 858 Main St., Southbridge, 508-764-3340 fins-and-tales.com
Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn 14 South St., Southbridge, 508-764-0700 thevienna.cjb.net
Arturo’s Ristorante 54 East Main St., Westborough, 508-366-1881 arturosristorante.com Avellino 502 Main St., Fiskdale, 508-347-2321 avellinorestaurant.com The Castle 1230 Main St., Leicester, 508-892-9090 castlerestaurant.com Cedar Street Grille 12 Cedar St., Sturbridge, 508-347-5800 cedarstreetrestaurant.com
Gazebo’s at Four Points Sheraton 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, 978-534-9000 The Harding Allen Estate 59 Allen Dr (Rte. 122), Barre, 978-355-4920 harding-allen.com The Harrington Farm 178 Westminster Road, Princeton, 978-464-5600 harringtonfarm.com The Inn at Woodstock Hill 94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock, Conn. 860-928-0528 woodstockhill.com The Jenkins Inn 7 West St. (Rte. 122), Barre, 978-355-6444 Jenkinsinn.com
HISTORIC
The Bull Run 215 Great Run Road (Rte. 2A), Shirle 978-425-4311 bullrunrestaurant.com
PUBS AND TAVERNS
99 Restaurant 50 Southwest Cut-Off, 508-363-3999 900 W. Boylston St., 508-852-2999 11 E. Central St., 508-792-9997 793 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-832-0999 99restaurants.com The Banner Bar & Grille 112 Green St., 508-755-0879 Beatnik’s 433 Park Ave., 508-926-8877 Black Diamond Restaurant at Wachusett Mountain 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, 978-464-2300 wachusett.com
Grille on Main 306 Main St., Douglas, 508-476-5661 grilleonmainpub.com Jillian’s 315 Grove Street, 508-793-0900
Suney’s Pub 216 Chandler St., 508-753-9072 Tweed’s 229 Grove St., 508-755-8047 tweedspub.com Vintage Grill 346 Shrewsbury St., 508-752-0558
JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill 38 SW Cutoff, Northboro, 508-842-8420 jjsbarandgrill.biz
Vivian’s Market Style Cafe 184 West Boylson St., West Boylston 508-835-6100 www.vivianscafe.com
Keepers Pub/Finder’s Pub 175 W Boylston St. West Boylston 508-835-1100/508-835-3707
Waterfront Mary’s 103 Birch Island Road, Webster, 508-943-9731 waterfrontmarys.com
Lou Roc’s 1074 West Boylston St., 508-852-6888
West Side Grill Rte. 9, Northboro, 508-366-6277
The Manor and Draught House Bar & Grill 42 West Boylston St., 508-835-4722 www.draughthouse.com
SEAFOOD
Michael’s Place Bar & Restaurant 141 Worcester Road (Route 12), Webster 508-943-4147 The Mill at 185 185 West Boylston St., West Boylston 774-261-8585 www.themill185.com
Coral Seafood 225 Shrewsbury St., 508-755-8331 29 South Bolton St., Marlboro, 508-460-3474 coralseafood.com Dresser Hill 290 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton, 508-248-7870 Clam Box 53 S Maple, Brookfield, 508-867-2047 Kay’s Dairy Bar 196 State Road, Westminster, 978-632-7191
worcestermagazine.com • A Publication of Worcester Magazine • 2014 College Guide Little Anthony’s Seafood Emporium 678 Spring St., Winchendon, 978-297-2669 Point Breeze 114 Point Breeze Road, Webster, 508-943-0404 Ronnie’s Seafood 871 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-832-9068 208 City Depot Road, Charlton, 508-248-5024 Snows Clambox 321 W. Boylston St, Worcester, 774-823-3300 snowsrestaurant.com The Sole Proprietor 118 Highland St., 508-798-3474 thesole.com West Boylston Seafood 321 West Boylston St. (Rte. 12), West Boylston 508-853-3655
STEAKHOUSES
Chuck’s Steakhouse 10 Prospect St. (Rte.WORCESTER 20), Auburn MAGAZINE 508-832-2553/508-832-5139 chucks.com 7 x 4.5 (4c process) Longhornsc Steakhouse 191 Post Boston Road, Marlboro 508-481-4100 70 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury
508-865-2202 227 N Main Street, Leominster, 978-534-6429 longhornsteakhouse.com
Smoke Stack Urban Barbeque 139 Green St., 508-363-1111 bbqstack.com
111 Chop House 111 Shrewsbury St., 508-799-4111/508-791-7224 111chophouse.com
Texas BBQ Company 309 Main St., Northboro, 508-393-4742 Texasbbqco.com
Outback Steakhouse 771 Southbridge St., Auburn, 508-721-9799 outbacksteakhouse.com
Texas Roadhouse 535 Lincoln St., 508-853-7266 Texasroadhouse.com
The Steakloft 369 West Main St., Northboro, 508-393-8134 Thesteakloft.tripod.com
Westside Steak and BBQ 2 Richmond Ave., 508-756-6328 Williker’s Tex-Mex & BBQ 896 Hartford Tpke., Shrewsbury, 508-842-3030
Wildwood Steak House 189 Boston Post Road, Marlboro, 508-481-2021 wildwoodsteakhouse.com Willy’s Steakhouse Grille and Sushi Bar 2 Grafton St., Shrewsbury, 508-842-7220 willyssteakhouse.com
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Getting Around
Don’t have a car on campus? Don’t sweat. There are plenty of ways to get around. BUS
WRTA Buses Main Office 60 Foster St., Worcester 508-791-9782 therta.com
The WRTA is Worcester’s regional bus transit system. It provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation around the city of Worcester as well as 37 surrounding communities. With its transportation hub at Union Station, all WRTA busses can connect commuters to other forms of transportation, including the commuter rail and taxi services. All busses, including the diesel-electric hybrids, are wheelchair accessible. Fares for the WRTA are $1.50 per one-way trip and a College Semester UPASS, giving unlimited rides to students for one semester, is available to students (with student ID) for $100. New technology allows commuters to get information about schedules and arrival times directly on their cell phones by either scanning a QR code or sending the bus number in a text message to 41411. Find a full list
of schedules at therta.com/schedules/. The bus system allows for a simple and inexpensive way to get off campus.
MART Buses 1427R Water St., Fitchburg 978-345-7711 mrta.us
The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) is the public transportation system for Fitchburg and Gardner, located in North Central Massachusetts, serving 22 cities and towns. MART offers translation services at no charge, and all buses, including the recent hybrid additions, are wheelchair accessible. MART does not run on Sundays or Holidays. Fare within the Fitchburg/Leominster or Gardner Area is $1.50 per one-way trip, and $3 between Fitchburg/Leominster and Gardner. It is always a good idea to spend a few minutes exploring the MART website to learn routes, schedules and to open yourself to a simple and inexpensive transportation opportunity.
CAB
The only way to get a cab in Worcester is by phone, so be sure to write these numbers down and save them
somewhere. On a late night, after busses stop running, a cab may be your safest way home. Both services are available 24 hours a day and they usually take no more than 10 minutes to arrive. Rates are very reasonable depending, obviously, on where you’re headed.
Red Cab 508-792-9999 worcredcab.com Yellow Cab 508-754-3211 yellowcabworcester.com In the Fitchburg and Gardner area, two cab companies offer 24-hour service, especially helpful after busses stop running.
Centerline Transportation Services 978-342-6200 centerlinetransportation.net City Cab Co 978-345-4381 merchantcircle.com/business/City.Cab. Company.Inc BICYCLE
A bike is always a good investment when you’re living in a city. No gas, less traffic, easier parking and it will even help to keep you in shape! In Worcester, these three places are perfect starting points if you’re interested in
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bicycling. They have new and used bikes as well as safety gear and they can even help with repairs.
Barney’s Bicycle 582 Park Ave., Worcester, 508-799-2453 barneysbicycle.com Bicycle Alley 1067 Main St., Worcester, 508-752-2230 bikealley.com Fritz’s Bicycle Shop 328 W Boylston St., Worcester, 508-853-1799, fritzsbicycleshop.blogspot.com
For city living in Fitchburg, a bike is a wise investment – it eliminates the additional factors of gas and traffic, makes parking easier, and is a healthy way to travel! These local shops can equip you with bikes for all purposes as well as gear, tips and repairs.
O’Neil’s Bicycle Shop 108 Main St., Gardner, 978-362-7200 oneilsbicycleshop.com Gear Works Cyclery 120 Hamilton St., Leominster, 978-534-2453 gearworkscyclery.com/bikes
LEAVING TOWN BUS
Peter Pan and Greyhound busses are an excellent and relatively inexpensive way to get you out of the city and even out of the state. The inter-city station is located right at Union Station. These busses could offer a way back home for a weekend.
Peter Pan Busses 2 Washington Sq., Worcester; 528 North Main St., Leominster 800-343-9999 peterpanbus.com Greyhound Busses 2 Washington Sq., Worcester, 800-231-2222 greyhound.com Fox Bus Lines 3 Silver Fox Dr, Millbury, 508-865-6000 silverfoxcoach.com
Located just one town away from Worcester in Millbury, Fox Bus Lines provides transportation across and/or out of state, similar to the services of Peter Pan and Greyhound.
COMMUTER RAIL
The MBTA is a popular way to get from Worcester to Boston, or Fitchburg to Boston. Prices vary depending on where you get off along the way. Many convenient stops are available along the route and when the train is running on time, the trip is fast and convenient. Be sure to check the schedule before planning your trip into the city because departure times vary.
VAN
If you have your sights set on New York City, try New York City Express that drives a full-sized, 14 passenger van straight into the city for roughly the same price as Peter Pan and other busses.
New York City Express 90 Madison St. #104, Worcester, 508-754-2207 nycexpressinc.com AIRPORTS
If you’re looking to get a bit farther away and a bus ride doesn’t seem bearable for such a long distance there are a number of airports in the area.
Bradley International Airport Windsor Locks, CT 860-292-2000 bradleyairport.com Logan International Airport Boston, MA, 800-235-6426 massport.com/logan Manchester Airport Manchester, NH 603-624-6539 flymanchester.com T.F. Green Airport Warwick, RI, 888-268-7222 pvdairport.com Worcester Regional Airport Worcester, MA, 508-799-1350 massport.com
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MBTA Commuter Rail 2 Washington Sq., Worcester, 508-929-1300 100 Main St., Fitchburg, mbta.com RAIL
Another transportation system out of Union Station, the Amtrak also provides transportation out of state. The schedule for the Amtrak is less frequent and more expensive, but it is undeniably a more comfortable ride if you can swing it.
Amtrak, 2 Washington Sq., Worcester, 800-872-7245 amtrak.com
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Anna Maria College 50 Sunset Ln., Paxton 01612 508-849-3330 annamaria.edu Twitter:@goannamaria
College of the Holy Cross 1 College St., Worcester 01610 508-793-2011 holycross.edu Twitter: @holy_cross
Assumption College 500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 508-767-7000 assumption.edu Twitter: @ AssumptionNews
Fitchburg State University 160 Pearl St., Fitchburg 01420 978-665-3000 fitchburgstate.edu Twitter: @Fitchburg_State
Becker College 61 Sever St., Worcester 01609 964 Main St., Leicester 01524 508.791.9241 becker.edu Twitter: @BeckerNews
MCPHS University 19 Foster St., Worcester 01608 508-890-8855 www.mcphs.edu Twitter: @MCPHS
Clark University 950 Main St., Worcester 01610 508-793-7711 clarku.edu Twitter: @ClarkUniversity
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mwcc.edu Twitter: @MountWachusett
vet.tufts.edu Twitter: @tuftsvet
Nichols College 124 Center Rd., Dudley 01571 800-470-3379, 508-213-1560 nichols.edu Twitter: @Nichols_College
University of Massachusetts Medical School 55 North Lake Ave., Worcester 01655 508-856-8989 umassmed.edu Twitter: @UMassMedNow
Quinsigamond Community College 670 West Boylston St., Worcester 01606 508-853-2300 qcc.edu
Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 (additional campuses/buildings in Leominster, Devens, Burbank and Fitchburg) 978-632-6600
Salter College 184 West Boylston St., West Boylston 01583 508-853-1074 saltercollege.com Twitter: @SalterCollege Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University 200 Westboro Rd., N. Grafton 01536 508-839-5302
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