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SEPT 12 Pandora Jewelry presents Martina McBride One Night 2013 Sponsored by Reliant Medical Group 20 Classic Albums Live - Abbey Road

OCT 3 Lynyrd Skynyrd

6 Theresa Caputo: Long Island Medium

10 The Hungry Hungry Games:

A Parody

18 Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis

20 Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Live! Buddy’s Big Adventure

22 An Evening with David Sedaris Sponsored by Fallon Community Health Plan

NOV 1-3 Memphis The Musical

6 Rudolph Giuliani Worcester Connects Distinguished Speaker Series 14 Lewis Black: The Rant is Due

15 Disney Junior Live On Tour: Pirate and Princess Adventure

22-24 Cirque Dreams Holidaze

29-Dec 1 The Nutcracker Sponsored by Commerce Bank

DEC 6 Boston Pops Holiday Concert Sponsored by Hanover Insurance 14-22 A Christmas Carol

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Lookin’ Good .................................................................. 6Dining Out .................................................................... 10 Cafés & Coffeehouses ...................................... 11 Diners .................................................................. 12 Chinese ............................................................... 14 Indian .................................................................. 16 Irish ..................................................................... 16 Italian/Mediterranean ...................................... 18 Japanese ............................................................ 19 Latin American .................................................. 20 Mexican .............................................................. 20 Middle Eastern .................................................. 22 Thai ...................................................................... 22 Vietnamese ......................................................... 22 Family .................................................................. 22 Bistro ................................................................... 25 Fine Dining ......................................................... 25 Healthy ................................................................ 26 Historic ............................................................... 26

Pubs & Taverns .................................................. 28 Seafood ............................................................... 30 Steakhouses....................................................... 31 BBQ ..................................................................... 31School Directory ......................................................... 32A Breath of Fresh Air ................................................. 34Cultural Spaces .......................................................... 38 Galleries .............................................................. 39 Museums ............................................................ 40 Performance Venues......................................... 40ArtsWorcester Annual Show .................................... 42Getting Around ............................................................ 44Free Wifi ...................................................................... 47Live Music ................................................................... 48Advertiser index ......................................................... 53

On the Cover: Nicole BrooksPhoto by Stven KingDesign by Kimberly Vasseur


LOOKIN’ LOOKIN’ GOOD GOOD

by Brittany Durginby Brittany Durgin

FILE PHOTO/STEVEN KING

Seed to Stem


Worcester has its share of creative people who, in recent years, have opened funky little stores that offer unique clothing, accessories and dorm room furnishings. Sure, Worcester has a Wal-Mart in the Quinsigamond Village area, but try these locally-owned and operated shops fi rst.

Trunk and DisorderlyThe newest of consignment stores in town is Trunk and Disorderly on Main Street, near Lincoln Square. Mainly women’s and men’s clothing, the store

sells apparel ranging from cocktail dresses to chic lacy blouses. Also fi nd footwear, jewelry and trinkets that are perfect for dressing up a dorm room or apartment. Skateboard decks and completes are also for sale, including Tasty Skateboard decks, a

local producer. Trunk & Disorderly, 122 Main St., Worcester. Facebook.com/TrunkNDisorderly.

GrimeAlso selling new and used clothing and accessories is Grime on Shrewsbury Street. Hippie-style fl oral dresses and shirts offset rough and tough metal

band and skull shirts. Handmade jewelry makes up a line of accessories, which also includes necklaces, ties and very funky sunglasses. Be sure to have your photo taken with Elvis when you visit. Grime, 356 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. grimeworcester.com.

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Trunk and Disorderly

Grime


Crompton CollectiveSure, you can fi nd great used clothing and accessories at Crompton Collective, but its speciality is home décor. The store sells vintage home furnishings, handmade decorations and other handcrafted items perfect for gifts, like coffee sleeves and the funkiest teddy bears you’ll ever fi nd. The

store also hosts classes and seasonal events, including doggie pictures with Santa in December. Crompton Collective, 138 Green St., Worcester. cromptoncollective.com.

Oh My Gosh Antiques and CollectiblesIf you’re willing to take a trip out of Worcester and dig through a less-organized assortment of antiques, perfect for home furnishings, Oh My Gosh in Sterling is not to be missed. Housed in an old, large barn house, vendors sell everything from old wooden crates, perfect to make bookshelves, with to handmade candles and sweet treats to warm up any small living space. Oh My Gosh Antiques & Collectibles, 15 Waushacum Ave., Sterling. facebook.com/pages/Oh-My-Gosh-Antiques-Collectibles/.

Seed to StemJust because you’re living in a big city doesn’t mean you have to forget the sights and smells of the wilderness. Seed to Stem sells beautiful earthly arrangements that bring together plants, stones, animal skulls and all things wild. Also fi nd artist rings, dishware and other hand-crafted items.

Seed to Stem, 174 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. seedtostembotanicals.net.

Alexis Grace Consignment7 Harrison St., Worcesteralexisgraceconsignment.com

ArtWorks261 Park Ave., Worcestershopartworks.com

Birch Alley19 Harrison St., Worcesterfacebook.com/birchalleyworcester

Blackstone Vignettes19 Harrison St., Worcesterblackstonevignettes.com

Crompton Collective138 Green St., Worcestercromptoncollective.com

Framed in Tatnuck1099 Pleasant St., Worcesterframedintatnuck.com

Funky Stuff97C Webster St., Worcesterfunkystuffworcester.com

Grime356 Shrewsbury St., Worcestergrimeworcester.com

Crompton Collective


Visit the Abby’s House Thrift Shop for:

• Gently Used Women

and Junior Clothing

• Household Items

• Accessories

• Vintage Pieces

Abby’s House is the largest provider of

affordable housing for women and children

in Central Massachusetts.

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for clothing, jewelry, household items, and

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K. Couture Consignment126 June St., Worcesterkcoutureconsignment.com

Oh My Gosh Antiques & Collectibles15 Waushacum Ave., Sterlingfacebook.com/pages/Oh-My-Gosh-Antiques-Collectibles/

ReStore Worcester11 Distributor Rd., Worcesterhabitatmwgw.org/restore/

Rotmans Furniture725 Southbridge St., Worcesterrotmans.com

Seed to Stem174 Shrewsbury St., Worcesterseedtostembotanicals.net.

St. Vincent De Paul Society507 Park Ave., Worcestersvdpusa.org

Tat-Nooks1124 Pleasant St., Worcesterfacebook.com/TatNooks

The Futon Company129 Highland St., Worcesterfutonco.net

Trunk & Disorderly122 Main St., WorcesterFacebook.com/TrunkNDisorderly

Oh My Gosh Antiques


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DININGDININGOUTOUT


113 Highland St.Worcester508-754-3125

288 Boston Turnpike (Rte. 9E), Shrewsbury

508-754-0505

307 Grafton StreetShrewsbury

508-842-3709

Bean Counter Coffee Bar & Bakery

Fine Coffees, Cakes, Desserts, Pastries, Tarts, Cupcakes & Baked Goods

All-Natural • No Preservatives Gluten-Free • Vegan

Free WiFi

www.BeanCounterBakery.com508.835.4722

42 West Boylston St., W. Boylston, MA

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If there’s one thing you won’t do in Worcester, it’s go hungry. The city’s restaurants serve everything from afghan to Japanese to diner food. Here is an offering of many, but not all, Worcester-area eateries with a few staff recommendations.

Cafes and CoffeehousesAcoustic Java932A Main St.508-756-9446 acousticjava.com

Bagel Time194B Park Ave.508-798-0440 bageltimeUSA.com

Bagel Inn785 Main Street, Holden508-829-3550

Bean Counter113 Highland St.508-754-3125288 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-754-0505beancounterbakery.com

Black Diamond Coffee307 Grafton St. (Rte. 140), Shrewsbury508-842-3709

Coffee Mug286 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-3616

Eric’s La Patisserie Café252 Commercial St.508-756-1454

Heritage Coffee Shop567 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-9297

inhouse Coffee225 Shrewsbury St.508-363-1212

La Tazza 69 Main St., Leominster978-840-2739

LalaJava290 West Main St. Ste 12, Northboro508-393-7625 lalajava.com

Miranda Bread140 Shrewsbury St.508-791-2030

NU Cafe335 Chandler St.508-926-8800nucafe.com

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On the Rise Baking1120 Pleasant St.508-752-3809

Starbucks1 West Boylston St.,508-595-931511E Central St., 508-756-4048434 Southbridge St. #A, Auburn508-721-9475

Sturbridge Coffee House479 Main Street, Fiskdale 508-347-2288sturbridgecoffeehouse.com

Sturbridge Coffee Roasters212 Hamilton Street, Southbridge508-765-5520sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com

Sweet72 Shrewsbury St. 508-373-2248sweetworcester.com

Tatnuck Bookseller Café18 Lyman St., Westboro508-366-4959

Wholly Cannoli Café & Bakery490 Grafton St.508-753-0224

DinersBoulevard Diner155 Shrewsbury St.508-791-4535

Carl’s Oxford Diner291 Main St., Oxford508-987-8770

Charlie’s Diner32 West Main St., Spencer508-885-4033

The Edge51 Hartford Tpke. (Rte. 20), Shrewsbury

Gold Star Restaurant68 West Boylston St.508-852-7900

Green Island Diner162 Millbury St.508-753-4189

The Kenmore Diner250 Franklin St.508-792-5125

Mac’s Diner185 Shrewsbury St.508-868-7508

Miss Worcester300 Southbridge St.508-753-5600

Parkway Restaurant & Bar148 Shrewsbury St.508-753-9968

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92 Shrewsbury St., Worcester • 508-796-5915www.nuovoworcester.com

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Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner95 Prescott St.508-753-9543ralphsdiner.net

Chinese Bauhinia271 Grafton St., Shrewsbury508-842-0880

Best Chinese892 Main St.508-752-3392

Chef Sau148 Main St., Spencer508-885-3995 chefsau.com

Cheng-Du Restaurant157 Turnpike Road (Rte. 9), Westboro508-366-7489

Cheoy Lee’s45 Sterling St., W. Boylston508-835-3663684 Main St., Holden508-829-6331

China One566C Southwest Cutoff 508-791-8882

Chopsticks21 Commercial Road, Leominster978-534-0020

Chopsticks Restaurant1083 Main St.508-755-1075chopsticksworcester.com

Chumlee’s50 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-798-2220

Dragon Island1328 Main St.508-754-5236

Empire Village446 Main Street, Sturbridge508-347-6588

Foodworks50 Southwest Cutoff508-752-0938120 Stafford St.508-752-3663110 Elm St., Millbury508-865-1707

Fred’s Chinese Food380 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury508-798-8838

Great Wall Restaurant521 Main St. 508-799-0803





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Ho Toy Luau Restaurant401 Park Avenue508-754-4929

Hong Kong Island880 West Boylston St.508-853-8887

KahulaRte. 131, Sturbridge508-347-7121

Ken Chin’s272 Mill St.508-793-9657

King Chef Chinese Restaurant205 Chandler St.508-767-0209

Loving Hut415 Chandler St.508-459-0367

Lucky Gourmet117 June St.508-791-8888

Mandarin Westboro57 East Main St., Westboro508-366-2288westborough.com/mandarin.htm

Min’s Wok582 W Boylston St508-853-0988minswok.com

Ming House217A Chandler St.508-756-6888

Nancy Chang372 Chandler St.508-752-8899nancychang.com

New Super Chinese Buffet490 Lincoln Street508-853-8899

Peking Chef344 Main St., Southbridge508-765-0398

Shangri-La60 Madison St.508-798-0888shangrilaworcester.com

Singapore Restaurant170 Whalon St, Fitchburg978-345-0132

Super Chinese Buffet50 Mill St.508-799-6868

Tin-Tin Buffet2 Coes Sq.508-792-1689

Wong DynastyReservoir Rd., Holden508-829-2188wongdynasty-yankeegrill.com

Yong Shing338 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-0622

IndianBollywood Grill97 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-793-9888

Surya 299 Shrewsbury St.508-752-3700

Upudi Bhavah378 Maple St., Shrewsbury508-459-5099

IrishCeltic Tavern45 Belmont St (Rte 9) Northborough508-366-6277




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O’Connor’s Restaurant1160 W. Boylston St.508-853-0789oconnorsrestaurant.com

Italian / MediterraneanA.J. Tomaiolo’s Pub & Restaurant 411 W. Main St., Northboro508-393-5245

Amici Trattoria582 Main St., Shrewsbury508-842-7800amicitrattoria.com

Bertucci’sSolomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro508-485-3636160 Turnpike Road, Rte. 9, Westboro508-898-3078155 Otis St., Northboro508-351-2500bertuccis.com

Bistro Limoncello Ristorante290 West Main St Northborough508-393-5440

Bossenele’s Pizzeria 198 Millbury St., Millbury508-581-8885

Buca di Beppo7 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury508-792-1737bucadibeppo.com

Café Sorrento143 Central St., Milford508-478-7818

Calabria Ristorante75 Main Street, Millbury508-581-9700

Carbone’s Restaurant280 Cordaville Road, Hopkinton508-435-3465

Carmella’s Italian Kitchen55 South Maple St. (Rte. 9), Brookfi eld 508-867-5475 carmellasitaliankitchen.com

Ciao Bella402 Grove St.508-756-2426

The Colonial Restaurant290 Thompson Road508-943-4040

Cornerstone Restaurant616 Central St., Leominster978-537-1991cornerstonerestaurant.com

Cristina’s Restaurant314 Central Street, Leominster978-534-0849cristinas.net

Dante’s421 Shrewsbury St.508-791-1111

Dino’s13 Lord St.508-753-9978dineatdinos.com

Enrico’s Brick Oven Pizzeria500 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-1740

Four Seasons249 Lake Ave.508-753-4823

Giovanello’s Italian Market139 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-1440

Gondola Restaurant428 Lancaster St., Leominster978-537-5887

Guiseppe’s Grille35 Solomon Pond Road, Northboro508-393-4405guiseppesgrille.com

Hungry Coyote580 Park Ave.508-755-8777

Il Camino555 Central St., Leominster978-537-5083

Il Forno27 Airport Road, Fitchburg978-345-251165 W.Boylston St W.Boylston508-835-3700508 Nagog Park, Route 2A, Acton978-263-531130 Lyman St., Westboro508-366-1955il-forno.com

La Bussola1 Princeton St., Jefferson508-829-1914

La Scala185 Shrewsbury St.508-753-9912

Leo’s Ristorante11 Leo Turo Way508-753-9490leosristorante.net

Lidio’s1045 Central St., Leominster978-534-6600 lidios.com

Linguine’s350 Boston Post Road West, Marlboro508-481-9747

Livia’s Dish1394 Main St., Worcester508-926-8861

The Mediterranean Café35 Blackstone River Road508-792-9706

The Olive Garden728 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro508-303-6558 3 Orchard Hill Park Drive Leominster978-534-5856olivegarden.com

Picasso2 Common St., Barre978-355-3099

Piccolo’s157 Shrewsbury St.508-754-1057

Polka Café169 Millbury St., Worcester774-243-1302

Porto Bello156 Shrewsbury St. 508-753-9865



10% DISCOUNTwith College ID

make reservations and view our full lunch & dinner menu at

ritualworcester.com

281 Main St., Worcester | 508-762-9501minutes from DCU Center, Mechanics Hall

and Hanover Theatre

Live Entertainment Thurs, Fri, Sattake-out & catering available

Ristorante Via Alto 2727 High Street, Clinton978-598-7002ristoranteviaalto27.com

Ritual281 Main St.508-762-9501ritualworcester.com

Rovezzi’s RestaurantCorner of Rtes. 20 & 148, Sturbridge508-347-0100Sister’s Rest171 Stafford St.508-755-2604

Tomasso Trattoria and Enoteca154 Turnpike Road, Southboro508-481-8484tomassotrattoria.com

Tony’s PizzaRte. 146 Boston Road, Sutton508-865-9544

Via89 Shrewsbury St.508-754-4842viaitaliantable.com

Viva Bene144 Commercial St.508-799-9999viva-bene.com

Ziti’s Italian TrattoriaSpeedway Shopping Center (Rte. 9), Westboro 508-898-2282192 Harding St508-754-2212

Japanese7 Nana60 Shrewsbury St.508-755-88887nanasteakhouseworcester.com

Baba Sushi309 Park Ave.508-752-8822 babasushi.com

Haiku258 Park Ave.508-459-3033haikusushi.com

Hisa Japanese Restaurant21 South St., Westboro508-898-9262

Kaizen Sushi Bar & Grill479 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-1088

Kozara301 Park Ave, Worcester508-762-9213

Mikaku Japanese Restaurant290 Main St., Northboro508-393-5553

Osaka20 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-753-1144

Sakura Tokyo640 Park Ave.508-792-1078sakura-tokyo.com

Takara10 Kelley Sq.508-791-1140

Yama Zakura369 West Main St. #3, Northboro508-393-4187



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Serving breakfast and lunch 7 Days a weekBrunch every Sunday

Specials start at $2.99 on weekdaysEverything made in house and fresh

1394 Main Street, Worcester (508) 926-8861

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Hours:Mon & Tues: 7am – 3pm

Wed & Thurs: 7am – 3:00pm & 4:00pm – 9:00pmFri & Sat: 7:00am – 3:00pm & 4:00pm – 10:00pm

Sun: 8:00am – 3:00pm

Latin AmericanBrisa Tropical Restaurant976A Main St.508-797-3900

Churrascaria Ranch Cantina329 Grafton St.508-792-3560

Maria’s Kitchen826 Main St.508-797-3380

OneLove Café800 Main St.508-753-8663

Pampas Churrascaria 145 East Central St.508-757-1070

Pupuseria La Salvadorena82 Pleasant Valley Dr.508-756-5586Sazon Latino130 Chandler St.508-797-5645

MexicanCancun Family Mexican Restaurant75 Worcester St., North Grafton508-839-8800

Chili’s Grill & Bar820 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-4093291 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-756-1800chilis.com

Chipotle97 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-752-1726chipotle.com

Funky Murphy’s 97 Water St.508-792-0900josemurphysworcester.com

Margarita Grill10 Prospect St., Auburn508-832-2553chucks.com

Mezcal Tequila Cantina166 Shrewsbury St.508-926-830720 Central St., Leominster978-728-4084mezcalcantina.com

Moe’s Southwest Grille3 Stafford St.508-459-606061 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-797-6637moes.com

Mexicalli Fresh Mex Grill700 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden508-829-7700117Main St., Spencer774-745-8200

Qdoba Mexican Grille70 Worcester/Providence Dr., Millbury508-865-0500qdoba.com

Tacos Acapulco344 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-425-3593

Williker’s Tex-Mex & BBQ896 Hartford Tpke., Shrewsbury508-842-3030




Half-off Wings - Monday nightsBacon Happy Hour with Live Music & Free Bacon - Thursdays starting at 8pmTrivia with Jon - Fridays starting at 9pm

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Middle-EasternEl Basha424 Belmont St.508-797-0884256 Park Ave.508-795-02222 Connector Road, Westboro508-366-2455elbasharestaurant.com

Sahara143 Highland St.508-798-2181

Shiraz259 Park Ave.508-767-1639

ThaiRacha Thai545 Southwest Cutoff #2 (Rte. 20)508-757-8884thaiplacerestaurant.com

Thai Island456 Main St., Holdenthaiislandholdenrestaurant.net

Thai Place Restaurant371 Main St. (Rte. 20), Sturbridge508-347-2999

Thai Time180 Church St., Clinton978-365-6368

Yoong Tong Thai278 Main St., Northboro508-393-7714yoongtong.com

VietnameseAnh Thu439 Park Ave.508-752-1330

Da Lat 425 Park Ave.508-753-6036

Pho Dakao593 Park Ave.508-756-7555

Pho-Lam91 Stafford St.508-799-6666

Saigon976 Main St., Worcester508-799-5250

Viet ThaoWebster Square Plaza68 Stafford St.508-752-8426

vietthao-restaurant.com

FamilyA&D Pizza 60 Elm St., Millbury508 865-9013

Abigail’s Restaurant/Jack Russell’s Pub625 Betty Spring Road, Gardner978-630-2322

All Star Bar and Grill 181 Boston Post Rd., Marlborough(508) 303-1783

Annie’s Clark Brunch934 Main St.508-756-1550

Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill632 Park Ave. 508-363-3032680 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-721-7817120 Charlton Road, Sturbridge 508-347-0174222 Washington St., Hudson 978-567-199770 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury508-581-9270applebees.com

Atlas Pizza1282 Pleasant St.508-756-9994

Auburn Town Pizza69 Auburn St., Auburn508-832-5210

Barbers Crossing175 Leominster Road, Sterling 978-422-8438861 Main St., Leicester 508-892-7575barberscrossing.com

The Barre Mill Restaurant90 Main St., South Barre978-355-2987/6417 barremill.com

Bluebird Pizza591 Park Ave.508-798-6591

Blue Jeans Pizza 270 Park Ave. 508-753-3777 bluejeanspizza.com

Boomer’s Sub and Deli93 Highland St. 508-791-5551

The Boynton117 Highland St. 508-756-8458boyntonrestaurant.com

Brian’s Restaurant91 Providence Road (Rte. 122), Northbridge508-234-9256

The Broadway100 Water St. 508-753-3233broadwaycaterers.com

Colonial Restaurant290 Thompson Road, Webster 508-943-4040

Coney Island158 Southbridge St.508-753-7885

Copper Stallion538 Main St., Sturbridge 508-347-2100

The Corner Grill806 Pleasant St. 508-754-8884 cornergrille.com

Cracker Barrel215 Charlton Road, Rte. 20, Sturbridge 508-347-8925 crackerbarrel.com



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Cranberries Restaurant142 Massasoit Road508-753-7885

Dean Park Pizza745 Main St., Shrewsbury 508-842-2525deanparkpizza.com

Diamond Pizza848 Main St. 508-755-4449

Domino’s Pizza396 Park Avenue508-754-2236294 Hamilton St.508-792-6900

E.B. Flatts245 West Main Street (Rte 9), East Brookfi eld508-867-6643ebfl atts.com

Eller’s Restaurant190 Main Street, Cherry Valley 508-892-3925

Elsa’s Eatery33 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 9-West), Shrewsbury508-890-1009 elsaseatery.comFirefl y’s235 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham508-820-3333350 E. Main St., Marlboro 508-357-8883fi refl ysbbq.com

Blackstone Freshway Pizza96 Water St.508-755-1999freshwaypizzablackstone.com

Flip Flops680 Main St., Holden508-829-3008fl ipfl opsma.com

Dean’s Deli894 Grafton St.508-792-3646

Golden Pizza453 Lincoln St. 508-852-60001168 Main St. 508-752-465320 Auburn St., Auburn 508-721-1271271 Grafton St., Shrewsbury508-842-7774107 Chandler St.508-752-89071137 Grafton St.508-770-1533goldenpizza.net

The Great American Grill at the Hilton Garden Inn35 Major Taylor Blvd.508-753-5700 Hiltongardeninn.hilton.com

Grille 5757 Highland St.508-798-2000

Harry’s Restaurant149 Boston Tpke. (Rte. 9), Westboro508-366-8302westborough.com/harrys

Heavy Evie’s2 Maple Ave., Rutland 508-886-6284

Jason’s Pizza Palace113 June St. 508-756-7424

Joseph’s Bistro97 Main St., Westminster978-874-9918

Kaboodle Pizzeria & Grill152 Main St., Spencer508-885-4884

Ladd’s of Rutland64 Barre-Paxton Road, Rutland508-886-4771

Lake Pizza & Restaurant39 Thompson Road, Webster508-943-3684

The Lodge148 Gore Rd., Webster508-949-0000

Lucky’s Café102 1/2 Grove St.508-756-5014

The Manor42 West Boylston St., West Boylston508-835-4722 ourmanor.com

Maury’s Deli1125 Main St.508-754-4446

Millbury Street Pizza121 Millbury St.508-752-7442

Mountain Barn Restaurant174 Worcester Road, Princeton978-464-2044mountainbarn.com

Mulligan’s Tavern on the Green121 West Main St., Westboro508-366-0207 continued on page 24


The National Grille at Blackstone National Golf Club 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton508-865-2111 (ext. 5)bngc.net

Northeast Pizza1205 Main Street, Leicester508-892-9276548 S Main Street, Webster508-949-3409208 W Main Street, West Brookfi eld508-867-9567570 Summer Street, Barre978-355-4333

Olde Post Offi ce PubRte. 140 and Ray Street, North Grafton 508-839-6106

Oxford’s Casual Dining2 Millbury Blvd., Oxford508-987-1567oxfordcasualdining.com

Peppercorn’s Grille and Tavern455 Park Ave.508-752-7711peppercorns.com

J. Anthony’s892 Southbridge St. (Rte. 20),Auburn/Oxford line508-832-9705

The Pickle Barrel Delicatessen305 Pleasant St.508-754-0921

Pleasant Street Grille438 Pleasant St.508-792-0770

Quizno’s100 Institute Rd.508-831-6151quiznos.com

Red Robin70 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury508-581-9200redrobin.com

Regatta Deli28 Lake Avenue508-756-69163 Colonial Drive, Westboro508-366-8958regatta-deli.com

Ronnie’s Seafood and Ice Cream187 Southbridge St., Auburn 508-832-2708 (seasonal)

Ruby Tuesday537 Lincoln St.508-854-991632 Lyman St., Westboro508-389-9985rubytuesday.com

Slattery’s106 Lunenburg St., Fitchburg978-343-6120slatterysrestaurant.com

Spoodle’s Deli355 Main St.508-755-0800

Still Four CornersRoute 122 Rutland508-866-6666

Tech Pizza137 Highland St.508-752-2133

T.G.I. Friday’s601 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlboro508-303-099670 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury508-865-9189tgifridays.com

Tom’s International Deli52 Millbury St.508-755-7295

Twin Oaks Restaurant228 Leominster Road, Sterling978-422-6100

Ugly Sub186 Stafford St.774-823-3105

Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork509 Stafford Street, Cherry Valley508-892-5437unclejaystwistedfork.com

Uncle Sam’s Pizza974 Main St.508-890-788819 Kelley Square508-797-5100samspizza.com

Uno Chicago Grill25 Major Taylor Boulevard508-421-930070 Worcester Prov. Tpke., Millbury508-581-7866

Val’s Restaurant and Pizza Palace75 Reservoir Road, Holden508-829-0900valsrestaurant.com

Webster House1 Webster St.508-757-7208websterhouseweb.com

Weintraub’s Jewish Delicatessen & Restaurant126 Water St.508-756-7870

Wexford House Restaurant503 Shrewsbury St.508-757-8982

Whistle Stop Bar and Grill85 Main St. (Rte. 12), Oxford508-987-3087

Wild Willy’s Burgers317 West Boylston St.508-459-2088

Wings Over Worcester1 Kelley Square 508-421-WINGwingsoverworcester.com

The Wonder Bar Restaurant121 Shrewsbury St.508-752-9909

Wright’s Farm Resturant84 Inman Road, Nasonville/Harrisville, R.I.401-769-2856wrightsfarm.com

Z Café389 Main St.508-304-1220

Zimmy’s Kitchen865 Main St., Leicester508-892-3200



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Zorba’s Pizzeria Tavern97 Stafford St.508-796-5828132 Sturbridge Road (Rte. 20), Charlton 508-248-0433zorbaspizzeriatavern.com

BistroArmsby Abbey144 North Main St.508-759-1012armsbyabbey.com

The Blue Cricket Bistro372 Chandler St. 508-767-1123

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar82 Winter St.797-1011bocadotapasbar.com

Chloé: An American Bistro23 Main St., Hudson978-568-1500chloebistro.com

The Citizen 1 Exchange Place508-459-9090thecitizenwinebar.com

Cyprian’s BistroCyprian Keyes Golf Club 284 East Temple St., Boylston508-869-9900cypriankeyes.com

EVO234 Chandler St.508-459-4240evodining.com

Flying Rhino Café278 Shrewsbury St. 508-757-1450fl yingrhinocafe.com

Joey’s Bar & Grill44 Chandler St.508-797-3800

Le Mirage120 June St. 508-793-8558lemiragerestaurant.com

Fine DiningAlicante Mediterranean Grille84 Uxbridge Road (Rte. 16), Mendon508-634-8188alicantema.com

Allora Ristorante139 Lakeside Ave., Marlboro508-485-4300alloraristorante.comArturo’s Ristorante54 East Main St., Westborough508-366-1881arturosristorante.com

The Castle1230 Main St., Leicester508-892-9090castlerestaurant.com

Cedar Street Restaurant12 Cedar St., Sturbridge508-347-5800cedarstreetrestaurant.com

Ceres Bistro363 Plantation St. 508-754-5789www.ceresbistro.com

Chocksett Inn59 Laurelwood Road, Sterling978-422-3355chocksettinn.com



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Gazebo’sFour Points Sheraton99 Erdman Way, Leominster978-534-9000

The Harding Allen Estate59 Allen Dr (Rte. 122), Barre978-355-4920harding-allen.com

The Harrington Farm178 Westminster Road, Princeton978-464-5600harringtonfarm.com

The Inn at Woodstock Hill94 Plaine Hill Road, Woodstock, Conn.860-928-0528woodstockhill.com

The Jenkins Inn7 West St. (Rte. 122), Barre978-355-6444Jenkinsinn.com

Maxwell Silverman’s25 Union St., Worcester508-755-1200maxwellmaxine.com

Nuovo92 Shrewsbury St.

508-796-5915nuovoworcester.com

Romaine’s299 West Main St., Northborough508-393-8889romainesrestaurant.com

Sonoma205 Worcester Road (Rte. 31), Princeton978-464-5775sonoma-princeton.com

Wachusett Village Inn9 Village Inn Road, Westminster978-874-2000wachusettvillageinn.com

Healthy DiningVeggie Corner56 Hamilton St.508-831-1322

WAH-BO Grill98 Boston Tpke., Shrewsbury508-363-0002

HistoricThe Bull Run215 Great Run Road (Rte. 2A), Shirley978-425-4311bullrunrestaurant.com

Grafton Inn Restaurant25 Central Square, Grafton508-839-5931

Publick House227 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-3313publickhouse.com




Order at bluejeanspizza.com or 508-753-3777Corner of Park Ave & Pleasant St Blue Jeans Delivers!Limited area, minimum order

Tried Blue Jeans’ Old-World Classics Pizzas?Blue Jeans’ Grecian Thin Crust Pizza, above, with tomato sauce, spinach, three-cheese blend, Kalamata olives and feta cheese!

Price changes may be necessary. Items and prices are as of 8/1/13

8/13

French Fries 2.19, 3.59

Cheesy Fries 2.89, 4.79

Spicy Curly Fries 2.99, 4.99

Chili Cheesy Fries With Gun-smoke Chili 3.99, 6.69

Onion Rings 2.49, 3.99

Garlic Bread 2.49, 3.69. Extra deli-cious with mozzarella, add .60, .90

Potato Skins Cheese, bacon, sour cream 5.99, 8.89

Chili Skins Gunsmoke Chili with mozzarella–cheddar blend on potato skins with sour cream 5.99, 8.89

Mozzarella Sticks 6 pcs 3.39, 12 pcs 6.49, 18 pcs 9.39

Broccoli Skins Broccoli and moz-zarella–cheddar blend and ched-dar sauce on potato skins with sour cream 5.99, 8.89

Gunsmoke Chili Best durn chili this ’ere side of the Quabbin! 8 oz. 3.69, 12 oz 4.99, 16 oz 6.29

Fried Mushrooms 6 pcs 3.29, 12 pcs 5.99, 18 pcs 8.49

Broccoli ⁄Cheese Puffs 6 pcs 3.99, 12 pcs 7.69, 18 pcs 11.39

Jalapeño Poppers 6 pcs 3.99, 12 pcs 7.59, 18 pcs 11.29

Chicken Fingers 4 pcs 4.29, 8 pcs 7.99, 12 pcs 11.49

Chicken Fingers ’n’ Fries 5.79, 9.99, 13.99

Unbreaded Chicken Wings Prepared on the bone in Buffalo, hot sauce, honey barbecue, barbecue, honey Dijon, Teriyaki or sweet and sour sauce. Choose from eight side sauces for dipping, too

Breaded Chicken Wings Prepared on the bone. Choose your favorite dipping sauce

Yowza! Breaded Hot Chicken Wings Prepared on the bone. Seriously spicy – crisp and hot. Served with bleu cheese

Hawaiian Breaded Chicken Wings Prepared on the bone. Covered in sweet and sour sauce and pineapple

Our Famous Boneless Wings Chicken breast strips in Buffalo, hot sauce, honey barbecue, barbecue, honey Dijon, teriyaki or sweet and sour sauce. Choose from eight side sauces for dipping, too

Boneless Hawaiian Wings Chicken breast strips and pineapple in sweet and sour sauce

6 pcs 4.99, 12 pcs 9.89, 18 pcs 14.29, 24 pcs 18.49, 36 pcs 25.99, 48 pcs 32.99, 72 pcs 47.99

WINGS

APPETIZERS & SIDES

Ground Beef Sliced Meatball Italian Sausage Pepperoni

Chopped Bacon Canadian Bacon Imported Ham Genoa Salami

Pulled Pork Anchovies

HAND-TOSSED THIN CRUSTMade in the Italian tradition

hand-tossed dough – low-yeast pizza bread for a perfect tug that melts in the mouth

light, flavorful sauce with bits of tomatoes perfect North End blend of mozzarella, cheddar and Romano

Cheese Small (10", serves 1) 5.49, Large (16", serves 2–3) 9.99

CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP DISH

Authentically following the 1940s’ Chicago method pastry-like pizza pie crust layered blend of mozzarella, cheddar and Romano topped with whole tomato filets sauce

Cheese Small (7", serves 1) 6.49, Large (10", serves 2–3) 11.99

Buffalo SaucePicante SauceBarbecue Sauce

Alfredo Sauce Pesto SauceCreamy Garlic

Sweet & Sour SauceRanch SauceBleu Cheese Sauce

Sauces All thin crust pizzas come with tomato sauce, all deep dish pizzas come with tomato filets sauce. Additionally, try:

Sliced Mozzarella Shredded Parmesan

Feta

Ricotta 1.90, 3.50

Cheeses

Meats

Fresh Broccoli Fresh Mushrooms Fresh Basil Fresh Tomato Fresh Green Pepper Fresh OnionFresh Red Onion Chopped Spinach Grilled Eggplant

Kalamata OlivesBlack Olives Roast. Red Peppers Jalapeños Hot Cherry Peppers Banana Peppers Crushed GarlicArtichoke HeartsSun-dried Tomato

CornBlack BeansCaramelized OnionsSummer SquashZucchini Pineapple

Vegetables

Extra Three-Cheese Blend Fresh Mozzarella 3.20, 8.00

Shaved Steak $3, $5 Unbreaded Grilled Chicken $1.90, $3.50 Breaded Fried Chicken $2, $5

Unless otherwise noted, toppings: thin crust small 1.00, large 1.80; deep dish small .50, large 1.00

TOPPINGS

PIZZA Veggie Tomato sauce, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, three-cheese blend 6.49, 11.99

Super Veggie Tomato sauce, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, Kalamata olives, three-cheese blend 7.49, 13.69

The Pepperoniest Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, twice the pepperoni, extra cheese 8.29, 15.39

Hawaiian Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, Canadian bacon, pineapple 6.59, 12.29

The Works Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, pepperoni, meatball, onion, green peppers, mushrooms, Italian sausage, covered in more cheese 7.69, 14.99

The Mighty Meaty Tomato sauce, 3-cheese blend, pepperoni, imported ham, bacon, Italian sausage, lean ground beef, extra cheese 9.49, 17.99

Buffalo Chicken Buffalo sauce, marin. breast meat, 3 cheeses 7.49, 12.99

Super Cheesy Bacon Burger Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, ground beef, bacon and extra cheese 9.49, 17.99

Alamo Barbecue Chicken Barbecue sauce, marinated chicken breast, onions and mushrooms, three-cheese blend 7.29, 14.69

Hawaiian Buffalo Chicken Buffalo sauce, chicken breast, three-cheese blend, Canadian bacon, pineapple 7.69, 14.99

Honolulu Sweet and sour sauce, marinated chicken breast, three-cheese blend, Canadian bacon, pineapple 8.39, 16.29

Chicken Fajita Picante sauce, marinated chicken breast, sautéed onions and green peppers, fajita spices, three-cheese blend 7.99, 14.99

El Mexicano Instead of sauce: a bed of chopped tomatoes; jalapeños, onions, black olives, three-cheese blend, taco-seasoned beef 7.89, 14.69

Spaghetti & Meatball Pizza Tomato sauce, spaghetti, meatballs, mari-nara sauce, three-cheese blend 6.99, 13.99

Steak Fajita Picante sauce, grilled, shaved steak, sautéed onions and green peppers, fajita spices, three-cheese blend 8.29, 18.99

BLTPizza Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, chopped bacon. Topped with fresh lettuce and tomato 7.49, 14.69

El Paso Taco Pizza Picante sauce, three-cheese blend, diced onions, diced tomatoes, taco seasoned beef, corn, black beans, taco strips 8.99 16.99. Or try it with sour cream or ranch dressing.

Wrangler No sauce. Grilled shaved steak, sauteed green peppers, onions, mushrooms and a blanket of mozzarella cheese 9.69, 19.99

Alfredo Florentine Alfredo sauce, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, broccoli, garlic, shredded parm 8.89, 17.99

Pizza Primavera Creamy garlic sauce, broccoli, carrots, diced zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, three-cheese blend, fresh basil 7.49, 14.99. Try it with marinated chicken

Grecian Tomato sauce, spinach, three-cheese blend, Kalamata olives, feta 7.29, 14.69

Puttanesca Tomato sauce, three-cheese blend, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes 7.69, 15.29

Much more, like sandwiches, salads and Ben & Jerry’s

1 large one-topping

pizza,12 pc wings just 16.49*

1 largethree-topping

pizza just 10.99*

Deep dish costs .40 moreSome toppings cost extra

1 large one-topping

pizza,large tossed salad 11.99*

2 large one-topping

pizzas just 17.99*

1 largeOld-World Classics

pizza, 1 large tossed

salad, 2 liter soda just 16.99*

Deep dish costs .40 moreDeep dish costs .40 moreSome toppings cost extra



* Mention “Campus Special” when ordering, please, so we know to apply your discount. Any 1-topping pizza offer can be ordered as cheese. Additional toppings are $1.50 (lg.) or $1 (sm.) each. Offers cannot be combined with other offers or specials.


Salem Cross Inn260 West Main St. (Rte. 9), West Brookfi eld508-867-2345salemcrossinn.com

The 1761 Old Mill69 State Road, Westminster978-874-59411761oldmill.com

Spencer Country Inn500 Main St., Spencer508-885-9036spencercountryinn.com

Vienna Restaurant & Historic Inn14 South St., Southbridge508-764-0700thevienna.cjb.net

Pubs and Taverns99 Restaurant50 Southwest Cut-Off508-363-3999900 W. Boylston St.508-852-299911 E. Central St.508-792-9997793 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-099999restaurants.com

The Banner Bar & Grille112 Green St.508-755-0879

Beatnik’s433 Park Ave.508-926-8877

Black Diamond Restaurant at Wachusett Mountain499 Mountain Road, Princeton978-464-2300wachusett.com

Blackstone Tap81 Water St.508-797-4827 Blackstonetap.com

Blackstone Valley Bar & Grille306 Main St., Douglas508-476-7220

Blue Dog Sports Bar & Grille110 South Main St., Milford 508-473-6611

Bolton Roadhouse Bar and Grill544 Wattaquadock Hill Road, Bolton978-365-5757

The Bootlegger Restaurant & Lounge50 Massachusetts Ave., Lunenburg978-342-7711Thebootleggerrestaurant.com

Brew City Grill and Brew House104 Shrewsbury St.508-752-3862brew-city.com

Center Bar and Grill102 Green Street508-755-0879

Club Maxine’s 25 Union St.508-755-1200maxwellmaxine.com

The Dark Horse Tavern12 Crane St., Southbridge508-764-474912crane.com



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Fiddler’s Green19 Temple St.508-795-0400

Funky Murphy’s Bar & Grille305 Shrewsbury St.508-753-2995funkymurphys.com

Jillian’s 315 Grove Street508-793-0900

JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill38 SW Cutoff, Northboro508-842-8420 jjsbarandgrill.biz

Keepers Pub/Finder’s Pub175 W Boylston St. West Boylston508-835-1100/508-835-3707

Lou Roc’s1074 West Boylston St.508-852-6888

The Manor and Draught House Bar & Grill42 West Boylston St.508-835-4722www.draughthouse.com

Michael’s Place Bar & Restaurant141 Worcester Road (Route 12), Webster508-943-4147

The Mill at 185185 West Boylston St., West Boylston774-261-8585www.themill185.com

Nick’s124 Millbury St.508-753-4030Myspace.com/nicksworcester

Northworks Bar & Grill106 Grove St.508-755-9657Northworks.com



Other Place Pub71 Shrewsbury St., Boylston508-869-6003

Oxhead TavernSturbridge Host Hotel366 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-7393

Park Grill & Spirits257 Park Ave.508-756-7995

Ross Tavern at Wachusett Country Club187 Prospect St., West Boylston508-835-4484wachusettcc.com

Stooges114 River St., Fitchburg978-342-0017

Suney’s Pub216 Chandler St.508-753-9072

Tweed’s 229 Grove St.508-755-8047tweedspub.com

Vintage Grill346 Shrewsbury St.508-752-0558

Vivian’s Market Style Cafe184 West Boylson St., West Boylston508-835-6100www.vivianscafe.com

Waterfront Mary’s103 Birch Island Road, Webster508-943-9731waterfrontmarys.com

West Side Grill Rte. 9, Northboro 508-366-6277

SeafoodCoral Seafood225 Shrewsbury St. 508-755-833129 South Bolton St., Marlboro508-460-3474coralseafood.com

Dresser Hill290 Dresser Hill Road, Charlton508-248-7870

Clam Box53 S Maple, Brookfi eld508-867-2047

Kay’s Dairy Bar196 State Road, Westminster978-632-7191

Little Anthony’s Seafood Emporium678 Spring St., Winchendon978-297-2669

Point Breeze114 Point Breeze Road, Webster508-943-0404

Ronnie’s Seafood871 Southbridge St., Auburn508-832-9068208 City Depot Road, Charlton508-248-5024

Snows Clambox321 W Boylston St, Worcester774-823-3300snowsrestaurant.com

The Sole Proprietor118 Highland St.508-798-3474thesole.com

West Boylston Seafood321 West Boylston St. (Rte. 12), West Boylston508-853-3655

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SteakhousesChuck’s Steakhouse10 Prospect St. (Rte. 20), Auburn508-832-2553/508-832-5139chucks.com

Longhorn Steakhouse191 Post Boston Road, Marlboro508-481-410070 Worcester/Providence Tpke., Millbury508-865-2202 227 N Main Street, Leominster978-534-6429longhornsteakhouse.com

111 Chop House111 Shrewsbury St.508-799-4111/508-791-7224111chophouse.com

Outback Steakhouse771 Southbridge St., Auburn508-721-9799outbacksteakhouse.com

The Steakloft369 West Main St., Northboro508-393-8134Thesteakloft.tripod.com

Wildwood Steak House189 Boston Post Road, Marlboro508-481-2021wildwoodsteakhouse.com

Willy’s Steakhouse Grille and Sushi Bar2 Grafton St., Shrewsbury508-842-7220willyssteakhouse.com

BBQB.T.’s Smokehouse392 Main St., Sturbridge508-347-3188btsmokehouse.com

Smoke Stack Urban Barbeque139 Green St,508-363-1111bbqstack.com

Texas BBQ Company309 Main St., Northboro508-393-4742Texasbbqco.com

Texas Roadhouse535 Lincoln St. 508-853-7266Texasroadhouse.com

Westside Steak and BBQ2 Richmond Ave.508-756-6328

Keep up to date with the latest on the dining scene in Worcester county with Worcester Magazine

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Anna Maria College50 Sunset Ln., Paxton 01612508-849-3300annamaria.eduTwitter: @goannamaria

Assumption College500 Salisbury St., Worcester 01605508-767-7000assumption.eduTwitter: @ACHoundBound

Becker College61 Sever St., Worcester 01608964 Main St., Leicester 01524508-791-9241becker.eduTwitter: @BeckerNews

Clark University950 Main St., Worcester 01610508-793-7711clarku.eduTwitter: @ClarkMatters

College of the Holy Cross1 College St., Worcester 01610508-793-2011holycross.eduTwitter: @holy_cross

Fitchburg State University160 Pearl St., Fitchburg 01420978-665-3000fi tchburgstate.eduTwitter: @Fitchburg_State

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences19 Foster St., Worcester 01608508-890-8855www.mcphs.eduTwitter: @MCPHS

Mount Wachusett Community College444 Green St., Gardner 01440(additional campuses/buildings in Leominster, Devens, Burbank and Fitchburg)978-632-6600mwcc.eduTwitter: @MountWachusett

Nichols College127 Center Rd., Dudley 01571800-470-3379, 508-213-1560nichols.eduTwitter: @Nichols_College

Quinsigamond Community College670 West Boylston St., Worcester 01606508-853-2300qcc.edu

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University300 Westborough Rd., N. Grafton 01536508-839-5302vet.tufts.eduTwitter: @tuftsvet

University of Massachusetts Medical School55 North Lake Ave., Worcester 01655508-856-8989umassmed.eduTwitter: @umassmedical

Worcester Polytechnic Institute100 Institute Rd., Worcester 01609508-831-5000wpi.eduTwitter: @WPI

Worcester State University486 Chandler St., Worcester 01602508-929-8000worcester.eduTwitter: @WorcesterState

A unique recycling center that sells donated new and gently used home improvement supplies, building materials, and furnishings. Proceeds from all sales help build homes in our community.

Welcome Back, Students!!!When looking for furniture and appliances for a dorm or apartment, look no further than the ReStore!From Aug. 26 through all of September, save an additional 10% when you show your Educational ID!!!Are you looking for Volunteer Opportunities?Come into the ReStore and see how you can help us help our community!

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The Habitat for Humnity ReStore of MetroWest/Greater Worcester11 Distributor Road (on Gold Star Blvd). Hours - 10a-5p Mon-Sat. www.habitatmwgw.org/restore

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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:•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• If maps are available, bring one!• Don't leave valuables in plain sight in your car at parking areas. While break-ins are not frequent, they have been known to happen at some places

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation 345 Mountain Rd., Princeton978-464-2987mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/wach.htmHiking 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 Reservation198 Purgatory Rd., Sutton508-234-3733mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/purg.htmA 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 WestOlean St., Worcestergwlt.org/maps/cascades.pdfA network of dirt and, at times rocky, trails connecting the west side of Worcester with Holden. Several trails follow streams, including one steep trail (sometimes closed to erosion)

alongside a cascading waterfall. This area abuts Boynton Park, Worcester's unoffi cial dog park.

Mount PisgahSmith Rd., Northborough, northboroughtrails.orgNetwork 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 TrailDouglas to Ashburhammidstatetrail.orgA 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.

Mass Central Rail TrailBoston to Northampton including Central Mass. towns, masscentralrailtrail.org and


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wachusettgreenways.orgBegin 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 fi nd information on completed sections of the trail.

Moore State Park1 Sawmill Rd., Paxton508-792-3969mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/more.htmA 400-acre park with stone mill foundations, a restored sawmill and walking trails.

Quinsigamond State Park10 North Lake Ave., Worcester508-755-6880mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/quin.htmThe urban park is divided by Route 9 with one location on either side of the route's bridge that crosses Lake Quinsigamond. Regatta Point, on the north end, is primarily used for swimming and sailing, while Lake Park, on the south end, offers a paved and part dirt 1-mile walking path, also used by many for running.

Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park287 Oak St., Uxbridge508-278-7604mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/blst.htmTrails 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.

Find more trails at: gwlt.orgmass.gov/dcr/forparks.htmwachusettgreenways.org

Follow these social media accounts to be in the know of what's happening at parks and recreation areas in and around Worcester:Mass Audubon @MassAudubonWachusett Mountain @Wachusettfacebook.com/theGWLT

Outdoor playgroundIf hiking or lounging in a park isn’t your thing, consider these seasonal activities that are only a short drive from campus.

Worcester Kayak RentalsCentral Massachusetts has a plethora of ponds and lakes and you don’t have to own a kayak, or even a car, to go for a paddle on the weekend. Worcester Kayak Rentals charge a small fee ($35-60) for one-day rentals of single-person kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, two-person tandem kayaks and fi ve-person pedal boats and the best part is they will drop the boat(s) off at your desired paddle location. worcesterkayakrentals.com.

Wachusett Mountain Ski AreaWachusett is a full-service ski area with rentals, lessons, a lodge with a bar, restaurant and cafeteria and live

entertainment on certain nights. In the winter, Wachusett is bustling with skiers and snowboarders. Save on lift tickets when you buy online in advance. wachusett.com.

Ski WardSki Ward may be the smaller of the two Central Mass. ski areas, but it offers terrain to play on year round. Skiers and snowboarders take to the hill not just in the winter on snow, but also during the summer months with its summer terrain park – you can even go tubing! Also offered in the summer is Cyclocross and volleyball. A small bar and grill is open year round at the base of the hill.

SkateparksWhether 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, off from Skyline Drive, features a concrete street course and

bowl. In Hudson, about 25 minutes east of Worcester but worth the drive, is a concrete park with several street features including ledges, as well as a bowl. Fitchburg has a concrete park that offers great fl ow 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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Galleries, museums and performing arts centers are telling of a city, its neighborhoods and those who inhabit them. Worcester-area cultural spaces exhibit local artistic talent, history of the area’s economics and the ways of life for those in Central Mass.

GALLERIESArt Gallery in Miriam Hall at Anna Maria College50 Sunset Ln., Paxton508-849-3442annamaria.edu

Aurora Gallery at ArtsWorcester660 Main St., Worcester508-755-5142artsworcester.org

ARTworks261 Park Ave., Worcester508-755-7808shopartworks.com

Booklovers’ Gourmet55 East Main St., Webster508-949-6232bookloversgourmet.com

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George C. Gordon Library Art Gallery at WPI100 Institute Rd., Worcester508-831-5410wpi.edu

Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at College of the Holy Cross1 College St., Worcester508-793-3356holycross.edu/departments/cantor/website/index.html

Prints and the Potter Gallery142 Highland St., Worcester508-752-2170printsandpotter.com

Quinebaug Valley Council for the Arts and Humanities Art Center111 Main St., Southbridge508-764-3341qvcah.org

San Francisco Gallery10 South West Cutoff, Northborough508-393-2266sanfranciscogalleryandframing.com

The Schiltkamp Gallery at Clark University950 Main St., Worcester508-793-7113clarku.edu/schiltkampgallery/

Sturbridge Coffee Roasters Café210 Hamilton St., Southbridge508-765-5520sturbridgecoffeeroasters.com



The Sprinkler Factory38 Harlow St., Worcestersprinklerfactory.com

Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery of Central Massachusetts275 South St., Shrewsbury508-845-4381kinkadeartwork.net

Vaillancourt Gallery9 Main St., Suite 1-H, Sutton508-476-3601valfa.com/studio/gallery

White Dog Gallery49 Central St., West Boylston 508-835-6290

Worcester Center for Crafts25 Sagamore Rd., Worcester508-753-8183worcester.edu/WCC/

Worcester Public Library Saxe Room3 Salem Sq., Worcester508-799-1655worcpublib.org

MUSEUMSClara Barton Birthplace Museum66 Clara Barton Rd., Oxford508-987-2056 ext. 2013clarabartonbirthplace.org

Danforth Museum of Art123 Union Ave., Framingham508-620-0050danforthmuseum.org

EcoTarium222 Harrington Way, Worcester508-929-2700ecotarium.org

Fitchburg Art Museum185 Elm St., Fitchburg978-345-4207fi tchburgartmuseum.org

Fruitlands Museum102 Prospect Hill Rd., Harvard978-456-3824fruitlands.org

General Artemas Ward House Museum786 Main St., Shrewsbury508-842-8900wardhouse.harvard.edu/contact-us

Hendricks House1157 Main St., Holden508-829-5576holdenhistory.org/hendricks.htm

Higgins Armory Museum(open until Dec. 31, exhibit will reopen at Worcester Art Museum in 2014)100 Barber Ave., Worcester508-853-6015higgins.org

National Guard Military Museum and Archives44 Salisbury St., Worcester508-797-0334states.ng.mil/sites/MA/resources/museum/

Oakham Historical Museum1221 Old Turnpike Rd., Oakham508-882-3111oakhamhistory.com

Old Sturbridge Village1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge508-347-3362osv.org

Princeton Historical Society in the Anita Woodward Local History Room at the Princeton Public Library18 Boylston St., Princeton978-886-6172princetonmahistory.org

Willard House and Clock Museum11 Willard St., North Grafton508-839-3500willardhouse.org

Worcester Art Museum55 Salisbury St., Worcester508-799-4406worcesterart.org

Worcester Historical Museum30 Elm St., Worcester508-753-8278worcesterhistory.org

PERFORMANCE VENUESBarre Players Theater64 Common St., Barre978-355-2096barreplayerstheater.com

Calliope Productions Inc.150 Main St., Boylston508-869-6887calliopeproductions.org

CenterStage at Fitchburg State University160 Pearl St., Fitchburg978-665-3709fi tchburgstate.edu/campus-life/things-to-do/centerstage/

DCU Center50 Foster St., Worcester508-755-6800dcucenter.com

Gateway Players Theatre, Inc.111 Main St., Southbridge508-764-4531gatewayplayers.org

The Hanover Theatre2 Southbridge St., Worcester877-571-7469thehanovertheatre.org

Mechanics Hall321 Main St., Worcesterinfo: 508-752-5608tickets: 508-752-0888mechanicshall.org



Diana Krall recently performed at The Hanover Theatre for the performing Arts


The Palladium261 Main St., Worcester508-797-9696

Stageloft Theater450A Main St., Sturbridge508-347-9005stageloft.com

Stratton Players923 Main St., Fitchburg978-345-6066strattonplayers.com

Theatre at the Mount444 Green St., Gardner978-632-6600mwcc.edu/tam

Traina Center for the Arts at Clark University92 Downing St., Worcester508-793-7711clarku.edu/departments/clarkarts/facilities

Tuckerman Hall10 Tuckerman St., Worcester508-752-3671tuckermanhall.org

Worcester County Light Opera Company21 Grand View Ave., Worcester508-753-4383wcloc.org

Zecco Performing Arts Center at Anna Maria College50 Sunset Ln., Paxton508-849-3411annamaria.edu

Follow these social media accounts to be in-the-know of Worcester’s cultural happeningsWorcester Art Museum @WorcesterArtMusic Worcester, Inc. @musicworcesterstART on the Street @stARTonthStreetWorcesterHistory @WHMuseumWorcester Arts Council facebook.com/WorcesterArtsCouncilArtsWorcester facebook.com/arts.worcester.5


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ANNUAL COLLEGE SHOWANNUAL COLLEGE SHOWby Brittany Durgin

Juliet Feibel, ArtsWorcester executive director, shares why all college students creating art should participate in this year’s College Show.What is the College Show at ArtsWorcester?The College Show is a juried art exhibit of student work from across the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. This year is the 10th anniversary of the College Show and Nick Capasso, the new director of the Fitchburg Art Museum, will be the juror. He will also award fi rst, second, and third prizes, and up to four honorable mentions, all of which carry cash prizes. The opening reception is a great party. It’s one of the few events in which Worcester really feels like a college town with students, faculty, friends and family from all institutions here at ArtsWorcester.

When is the show? The exhibit opens on Friday, February 7 and will run through March 13, 2014.

Who can submit and what type of art is accepted?Any student from participating institutions from within the Colleges of Worcester (Anna Maria, Assumption, Becker, Clark, Holy Cross and QCC), in any major or degree program, can submit up to three pieces. All kinds of visual art are accepted: painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, installation, fi ne craft, works on paper and digital art. The only limitations are size and weight (two-dimensional works cannot exceed 4 feet in either direction and no sculpture can weigh more than 40 pounds). All

students who submit art, regardless of whether or not their work is accepted for exhibition, will receive a free annual membership to ArtsWorcester. Just ask for your form and fi ll it in.

When are submissions due? Submissions will be due at 5 p.m.

on Friday, January 24, 2014. All submissions will be made online through our website, www.artsworcester.org.

Is there a fee to submit or be included in the show? No. The Colleges of Worcester Consortium and the participating institutions help cover the cost of this event.

What does it mean for me as an artist if I’m chosen to be in the show?Inclusion in a juried show is an important credential for emerging artists. Even before the work gets

exhibited, though, you get meaningful professional experience. You need to select your work, get it ready to be exhibited, prepare an artist’s statement, set your price, and bring it in and pick it up on time, just as you would if you were a professional artist. Sales are also an important professional opportunity. ArtsWorcester takes only a 40 percent commission (the industry standard is 50 percent), and

people like to buy art out of the College Show. Sometimes, the results can be even more glamorous. The First Prize winner of the 2012 College Show, Paul Kinsky, sold his piece to the newly-arrived director of the Worcester Art Museum. Now that’s a credential.

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The only real way to enjoy everything Worcester has to offer is to start by getting off campus. If you don’t have a car or would prefer to take a more environmentally-friendly form of transportation, consider making use of these ways of getting around Worcester and surrounding areas.

WRTA Buses2 Washington Sq., Worcester508-791-9782therta.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 35 surrounding communities.

With its recently opened 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 new diesel-electric hybrids recently added to the fl eet, are wheelchair accessible. Fares for the WRTA are only $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 $100.00.

New technology even 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.

Also new are extended service hours on several routes, including later runs to and from Showcase Cinemas Worcester North movie theater on Route 30 and to and from Worcester State University via Route 3. Find a full list of schedules at therta.com/schedules/.

The bus system can be confusing at fi rst, but just taking a few extra minutes on the WRTA website can help familiarize yourself with schedules and routes to allow for a simple and inexpensive way to get off campus.

Red Cab508-340-4637worcester-redcab.com

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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.

Barney’s Bicycle582 Park Ave., Worcester508-799-2453barneysbicycle.com

Bicycle Alley1067 Main St., Worcester508-752-2230bikealley.com

Fritz’s Bicycle Shop328 W Boylston St., Worcester508-853-1799fritzsbicycleshop.blogspot.com

A bike is always a good investment when you’re living in a city. No gas, less traffi c, easier parking, and it will even help to keep you in shape! These three places are perfect starting points if you’re interested in bicycling. They have new and used bikes as well as safety gear and they can even help with repairs.



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Peter Pan Busses2 Washington Sq., Worcester800-343-9999peterpanbus.com

Greyhound Busses2 Washington Sq., Worcester800-231-2222greyhound.com

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.

MBTA Commuter Rail2 Washington Sq., Worcester508-929-1300mbta.com

The MBTA is a popular way to get from Worcester to Boston. Prices vary depending on where you get off along the way, but fares are roughly $12-$14 round trip. 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.

Amtrak2 Washington Sq., Worcester800-872-7245amtrak.com

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.

New York City Express90 Madison St. #104, Worcester508-754-2207nycexpressinc.com

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.

Fox Bus Lines3 Silver Fox Dr, Millbury508-865-6000silverfoxcoach.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.

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 AirportWindsor Locks, CT.860-292-2000bradleyairport.com

Logan International AirportBoston800-235-6426massport.com/logan

Manchester AirportManchester, NH603-624-6539fl ymanchester.com

T.F. Green AirportWarwick, RI888-268-7222pvdairport.com

Worcester Regional AirportWorcester508-799-1350massport.com

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If you haven’t heard, you will: Worcester is a hotspot for great live, local music. From long-haired metal bands taking over the upstairs of Ralph’s every other Thursday to free Woo Town Wednesdays at The Lucky Dog Music Hall, Worcester is alive with great music at intimate venues.

Beatnik’s433 Park Ave., Worcester508-926-8877beatniksbeyou.com

Blue Plate Lounge661 Main St., Holden508-829-4566facebook.com/pages/Blue-Plate-Lounge/50677911497

Bull Run Restaurant215 Great Rd., Shirley978-425-4311bullrunrestaurant.com

Creegan’s Pub65 Green St., Worcestercreeganspub.com

The Ship Room at Hotel VernonThe Hotel Vernon is one part historical with an old speakeasy, where it’s said Babe Ruth once had a drink or two during prohibition, and another part live music venue. The Ship Room at the Hotel Vernon, while smaller than most venues, is one of the city’s more unique live music spots with a sailing ship’s steering wheel on stage and lit-up portholes in each wooden booth. About half the time shows are free, while others ask a small cover fee. Find punk, metal, rock, ska and other loud music on many nights, and on occasion, get your feet ready for DJed dance parties. The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon, 16 Kelley Square, Worcester. facebook.com/page/Hotel-Vernon.

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DCU Center50 Foster St., Worcester508-755-6800dcucenter.com

Fiddler’s Green19 Temple St., Worcester508-792-3700fi ddlersgreenworcester.com

Greendale’s Pub404 West Boylston St., Worcester508-853-1350greendalespub.com

Indian Ranch200 Gore Rd., Webster508-943-3871indianranch.com

Jillian’s315 Grove St., Worcester508-793-0900jilliansworcester.com

JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill380 Southwest Cutoff, Northborough508-842-8420jbag.biz

London Billiards & Club Oasis70 James St., Worcester508-799-7655

Mechanics Hall321 Main St., Worcester508-752-5608mechanicshall.org

Ralph’s Chadwick Square DinerKnown for rock, metal and punk music shows upstairs, Ralph’s has played host to local and nationally-touring bands for decades. For most shows there is a cover, but always well-worth the small price. Every other Thursday at 9 p.m. Ralph’s hosts Metal Thursdays with several metal bands upstairs. Every once in a while, fi nd a band downstairs or on a Saturday afternoon, outside, during one of the Diner’s car shows. Between sets, grab a Ralph’s burger from the diner cart, you won’t regret it.Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner, 148 Grove St., Worcester. 508-753-9543, ralphsrockdiner.com.

The PalladiumWith two different stages – upstairs being a smaller space with a balcony and downstairs being a much larger stage with both standing and seating areas and a balcony – The Palladium is a must go-to for live music. Larger nationally-touring acts come through often and some of the best hardcore shows in the area happen upstairs. Tickets for shows can be purchased at the door (if they’re not sold out) or at ticketmaster.com. A newly opened eatery, Paris of the Eighties Cafe, is adjacent to The Palladium and open during every show, selling speciality coffee drinks, sweet treats, salads and sandwiches. The Palladium, 261 Main St., Worcester. thepalladium.net.


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The Lucky Dog Music HallAlmost every night of the week Lucky Dog has a local or nationally-touring band take the stage. Every Thursday from 8:30 p.m. until the venue closes at 2 a.m., Lucky Dog is packed full when The Flock of Assholes play cover songs from the ‘80s, dressed in garb from the time with, of course, big, shiny sunglasses. It’s not just the band that dresses up – the audience is encouraged to come in their fl ashiest gear as well. There is a cover most nights, but Wednesdays are always free when a variety of bands play the weekly Woo Town Wednesday series. Check Lucky Dog’s calendar for other events, like Mister Smartass Theater and fundraiser events. The Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green St., Worcester. 508-363-1888, theluckydogmusichall.com.


Mill Street Brews18 Mill St., Southbridge508-764-6900millstreetbrews.com

Nick’s Bar and Restaurant124 Millbury St., Worcester508-753-4030nicksworcester.com

Ralph’s Chadwick Square Diner148 Grove St., Worcester508-753-9543ralphsrockdiner.com

Tammany Hall43 Pleasant St., Worcester508-753-7001tammanyhalllive.com

The Banner Bar & Grille112 Green St., Worcester508-755-0879thebannerbar.com

The Canal Restaurant & Bar65 Water St., Worcester508-926-8353facebook.com/Canalbarandgrill

The Hanover Theatre2 Southbridge St., Worcester508-831-0800thehanovertheatre.org

The Lucky Dog Music Hall89 Green St., Worcester508-363-1888theluckydogmusichall.com

The Mill at 185185 West Boylston St., West Boylston774-261-8585themill185.com

The Palladium261 Main St., Worcester508-797-9696thepalladium.net

The Raven258 Pleasant St., Worcester508-304-8133theravenrockclub.com

The Ship Room at Hotel Vernon16 Kelley Square, Worcester508-363-3507facebook.com/page/Hotel-Vernon

Three G’s Sports Bar152 Millbury St., Worcester508-754-35163gs-sportsbar.com

Sahara Cafe143 Highland St., Worcester508-798-2181eatsahara.com

Sakura Tokyo640 Park Ave., Worcester508-792-1068sakuratokyo.org

Vincent’s49 Suffolk St., Worcester508-752-9439facebook.com/vincentsbar

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Tammany HallElectronic Dance Music to reggae, Tammany Hall offers something different from the many venues that typically stage rock ‘n’ roll and hardcore music. Tammy Hall has live music every weekend and some weeknights. A few notables that have played the Hall include J. Geils band, The Cars, EVE6 and

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Centerline Transportation .........................................55D’Iorio’s Salon ...............................................................5Drink Master Bartending School ...............................2Eastern Boarder ............................................................7Flying Rhino Cafe & Watering Hole ........................12Fritz’s Bicycle Shop ...................................................47Good Will Store ..........................................................39Grime ..............................................................................9

Hanover Theatre ...........................................................4Headshop Hair Factory .............................................53Honey Farms ...............................................................37Hourglass Ink ..............................................................28Worcester Magazine ......................................... 17, 43Kevin’s Automotive .....................................................42Livia’s Dish ........................................................... 20, 53Mendard’s Auto Body ................................................42

Order at bluejeanspizza.com or 508-753-3777 Blue Jeans Delivers! Limited area, minimum order

Blue Jeans’ Grecian Thin Crust Pizza, an Old-World Classic, above, with tomato sauce, spinach, three-cheese blend, Kalamata olives and feta cheese!

1 large 1-topping

pizza,12 pc wings

just 16.49*

1 large3-topping pizza

just 10.99*

Deep dish .40 more. Some toppings extra


2 large 1-topping pizzas

just 17.99*

1 largeOld-World Classics pizza,

1 large tossed salad,

2 liter soda just 16.99*

Deep dish .40 more


Blue Jeans, Corner of Park Ave & Pleasant St, 508-753-3777, bluejeanspizza.com


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58 Millbury St. Worcester • 508 796 5111

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HeadShop Hair Factory n. 1. A place where hair technicians come together to create in-credible hair. 2. A place for you to get your hair, make-up, and neck-up hair removal done. 3. A very cool place in the beautiful, robust Green Island District of Worcester, MA.

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10% Discount with Valid Student ID

Not Available on our weekly specials, one per table


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Warm & Inviting Café with Great Food, Prices and

Service. Free Wi-Fi

Take 25% OFF a purchase in either

The New You or The StraightUp Café

785 & 795 Main Street, Worcester MA

ADVERTISER INDEXADVERTISER INDEX

Order at bluejeanspizza.com or 508-753-3777 Blue Jeans Delivers! Limited area, minimum order

Blue Jeans’ Grecian Thin Crust Pizza, an Old-World Classic, above, with tomato sauce, spinach, three-cheese blend, Kalamata olives and feta cheese!

1 large 1-topping

pizza,12 pc wings

just 16.49*

1 large3-topping pizza

just 10.99*



2 large 1-topping pizzas

just 17.99*

1 largeOld-World Classics pizza,

1 large tossed salad,

2 liter soda just 16.99*

Deep dish .40 more


Blue Jeans, Corner of Park Ave & Pleasant St, 508-753-3777, bluejeanspizza.com


Mohegan Bowl ..............................................................3Music Worcester ........................................................41Nuovo Restaurant.......................................................12 Perfect Game ..............................................................21Regatta Deli .................................................................23Restore Habitat for Humanity ..................................33Ritual Restaurant ..................................................... 19 Smokestack Urban Barbeque ................................21

St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop ............................. 49Straight Ahead Ministry ................................... 26, 53The Bean Counter Bakery ........................................11The Lucky Dog Music Hall ........................................21The Manor Restaurant .............................................11The Woo .....................................................................25Tom’s International Deli ...........................................21Trunk and Disorderly ................................................16

UPS ...............................................................................51Volturno Pizza ............................................................15Wachusett Mountain ................................................29Wild Willy’s Burgers .................................................16Wings Over Worcester .............................................56WooBerry Frozen Yogurt .........................................14Worcester Yellow Cab ..............................................47WRTA ............................................................................45

WITH THIS AD AND VALID STUDENT ID. OFFER EXP. DEC. 7, 2013

58 Millbury St. Worcester • 508 796 5111

1/2 PRICE HAIRCUTS

HeadShop Hair Factory n. 1. A place where hair technicians come together to create in-credible hair. 2. A place for you to get your hair, make-up, and neck-up hair removal done. 3. A very cool place in the beautiful, robust Green Island District of Worcester, MA.

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