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FOOD & DRINK
One-of-a-Kind Restaurant Named Most Unusual in Connecticut
I love when restaurants stand out by being different. You have your basic restaurants that have great food and I will always appreciate those, but the ones that stand out and are a bit different make me appreciate them 10x more. When I saw that Love Food came out with...
Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
America’s Worst Hot Dog Brand is Sold in Massachusetts
Summer vacation is ending but not without the Labor Day festivities. Folks throughout Massachusetts will use the long weekend to take trips, visit family, and host or attend cookouts. Labor Day cookouts and picnics mean that hot dogs will most certainly be on the grill but did you know that...
This Burger Joint Has the Most Delicious Burger in All of Massachusetts
Massachusetts has a plethora of fantastic burger joints throughout the state! This is sometimes, something that can go a little overlooked, since the Bay State isn't necessarily among the first states you think of for having great burgers. Of all foods, New England isn't exactly the most well known for its burgers (thanks, awesome seafood!). However, that doesn't mean they don't exist here. There's even one that's exclusive to Massachusetts which now has the most delicious burger in the state.
Massachusetts Pizzeria Featured on New Episode of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives
Guy Fieri has made a name for himself as the "King of Flavor Town", whatever that actually means. I guess I should start with the fact that I'm not a huge fan of this guy (see what I did there), but in the same breath, I have to admit that I'm wildly jealous of the fact that he gets to travel the nation tasting amazing food.
Massachusetts Pizzeria Scores Highest Ever Rating from Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy
Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool, has traveled around the country reviewing pizza slices for his popular "One Bite, Everybody Knows the Rules" YouTube series. Known for his brutally honest and often humorous reviews, Portnoy has visited over 20 locations in Massachusetts alone, each time intending to find the best pizza the state has to offer.
The Most Popular Ice Cream Brand in Massachusetts is Available Throughout the Bay State
Ice cream and summer go hand-in-hand and Massachusetts has its fair share of ice cream fanatics. Not to mention, one of the biggest ice cream brands was born in Springfield. Of course, that brand is Friendly's. Massachusetts Favorite Ice Cream Brand for 2024 Wasn't Founded in the Bay State. While...
Mass. Lottery’s fourth round of Martha’s Vineyard trip winners revealed
Six more people won all-inclusive Martha’s Vineyard trips for next summer from “Jaws” lottery tickets, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced Wednesday. The “Jaws” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play, was released on March 26. It has bth regular instant prizes and prizes that can be won from Second Chance drawings. There are two $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of Aug. 22.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 ticket sold at Cape Cod shop
Someone who stopped at a shop on Cape Cod and picked up a lottery ticket came forward to claim a $100,000 prize on Wednesday. The $100,000 prize was from “$15,000,000 Money Maker,” a $30 scratch ticket game released on April 19, 2022. There are just 17 prizes worth...
MA Has 5 Locations For Pizza Joint Considered Absolute Worst In U.S.
I don't know, Massachusetts. Would it be a fair assessment to make that it's easier to find low-quality fast food than high quality? Me personally, I'm fairly easy to please and I have to say that it's rare that I'm served a truly awful meal. Most people I know, however,...
More food for thought: Licenses OK'd for Kelly's Roast Beef, Semiramis Bakery and Bagel Time
WORCESTER — The License Commission cleared the way for Kelly’s Roast Beef to open a location on Gold Star Boulevard, greenlighting a common victualer license Thursday. Jim Rataj, the director of franchise operations for Kelly’s Roast Beef, pinned September 9 as a target open date in an interview after the meeting. ...
Spotted lanternfly infestation in Worcester
WORCESTER, Mass. - The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) said its taken a number of calls from Worcester residents regarding a destructive pest. Spotted lanternfly was first found in Worcester in September of 2022 and the department confirms a current infestation in the Grafton Hill neighborhood. During the spring and summer, the invasive insect has grey wings with black spots. The lanternfly feeds on plant sap and secretes a sticky sugar waste product called honeydew.
Great-Grandson of Founder Expands Honey Baked Ham in New England
Nearly 70 years ago, Harry J. Hoenselaar founded The Honey Baked Ham Company in Detroit, Michigan, and the retail concept now has more than 400 locations. Today, his great-grandson is participating in that growth by helping to penetrate new markets in New England. In 2023, Tom McGwire acquired two existing locations in Connecticut and signed on to develop two more in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
UMass epidemiologist discusses eastern equine encephalitis
WORCESTER, Mass. – Massachusetts this week reported the first human case of Triple E in four years in Oxford. Communities are now on high alert and considering measures to protect people from being exposed. While it is rare, eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a serious disease spread through bites...
Reunited, and It Feels So Good! Runaway Massachusetts Goat Found, Back Home With Brother!
HARVARD, MA – A runaway goat is back home with his “sad and scared” brother at a Massachusetts sanctuary after running loose for two days, rescuers said. The Sowa Goat Sanctuary in Harvard said that as they were unloading goat brothers Caleb and Joey to get them settled into their new life at the sanctuary on Sunday, something “spooked” Caleb and he ran away, prompting a frantic search and the offer of a $5,000 reward.
Blue Light Bandits Play Live In The Pike Studio And Talk About Their Block Party Festival
Worcester’s own Blue Light Bandits make the perfect music to chill to. It’s a fresh beer, a warm breeze and and the smell of natures finest wafting through the air. Ethan and Dan visit Mike Hsu in the studio to talk about their Block party Festival at Off The Rails in Worcester Saturday(8/24) and play their song “Sarah” live in the studio!
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