Bacon Lovers Dream

The Hangover Pub: Worcester, MA

Rating: ★★★★☆

Price Range: $$

This is not your average pub in Worcester, the owner wanted to make this place his own. To do this he made everything contain bacon. From bacon burgers to chicken waffles with bacon infused oils to fried chicken with bacon dust and a side sauce with bacon in it. Every dish contains some form of bacon in it. Those who are vegetarians should stay far away from this place. I ended up getting the typical chicken tenders. They were very juicy and really one of the best tenders I have had. The sauce was not your typical ketchup it was a unique sauce that I really had no idea what it was but it was spicy and had a small taste of bacon. The pub was overall a smaller place. I couldn’t imagine coming during dinner time and how busy it would be. I got the privilege to meet with the owner/chef, Michael Arrastia’s. He told us a brief history about the restaurant and showed us his other restaurant feet away called the Broth. This restaurant had a completely different vibe and theme than the pub did. It was great getting to know more about the chef/owner of the restaurants. The food was somewhat average but the other dishes looked very good. The staff were all extremely nice and welcoming.

The chicken tenders at The Hangover Pub.

Rating System:

★☆☆☆☆: poor quality of food; not a welcoming atmosphere

★★☆☆☆: food was just okay; okay community setting

★★★☆☆: food was good; community was welcoming

★★★★☆: great food; the community was very welcoming

★★★★★: amazing food; community was extremely friendly and caring

Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth

The Queen’s Cups: Worcester, MA

Rating: ★★★★★

Price Range: $$

Queen’s Cups located in Worcester, Massachusetts is a small but sweet filled dessert place. Originally located in Millbury, MA and recently moved to it’s new location. Here, I got the chance to meet with the owner to gain some information about the history of the place and how to make cupcakes. The owner is one of the nicest people I have met she shared her story about how she started this company but also wanted to get to know you also. Baking was just her hobby at home and she would post pictures of it on social media. This got her name around making her more popular. Then she opened her company and many loved it. She showed us how to decorate different popular cupcakes. She helped us step by step in creating these vibrant and beautiful cupcakes. They look, smell, and taste delicious. The Queen’s Cups is one of my favorite places that I have attended the staff are all very nice and the food is amazing.

All different cupcakes that I got to make.

Rating System:

★☆☆☆☆: poor quality of food; not a welcoming atmosphere

★★☆☆☆: food was just okay; okay community setting

★★★☆☆: food was good; community was welcoming

★★★★☆: great food; the community was very welcoming

★★★★★: amazing food; community was extremely friendly and caring

Welcome to Mexico

Mezcal Tequila Cantina: Worcester, MA

Rating: ★★★☆☆

Price Range: $$

Mezcal can be discovered at the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts. Here you can try out new dishes from spicy to sweet. The atmosphere is very welcoming and definitely puts you in the Mexican theme. This restaurant could be considered a chain because of its location in Leominster, MA. The first dish that I tried was their famous chips and guac. I could see why it was so famous because of their beautiful display and amazing mouthwatering tastes. Next, were the nachos. This dish exploded with flavor and were pleasing to the eye. More dishes came rolling this included things like tacos to rice balls to empanadas. All looking and smelling delicious!