thePULSEBy Paul Giorgio
New Owners for Chocksett Inn. Sterling’s Chocksett Inn has new owners who are planning major renovations to the 23-year-old banquet facility. Nikki Moorshead purchased the 2.7-acre property for $1.4 million with her husband, John on Oct. 4; the couple also owns the Colonial Hotel in Gardner. Nikki said it was the right time to purchase a new inn, partially because, eight years after their purchase of the Colonial, renovations there were complete. Could a new menu be in the offering?
Take the challenge. Panchilada Challenge is being served up at Worcester’s Café Manzi on Shrewsbury St. So what is a panchilada? It is a cross between a pancake and an enchilada. To win, you must eat the 3 pound pancake stuffed with ham, bacon, sausage and cheese which is rolled up enchilada style. The whole thing is topped with cheese and maple syrup and served with a pound of homefries on the side. You must eat it all in under 30 minutes.
New owners. Two of Worcester’s iconic bars recently acquired new owners. The Press Box on Worcester’s Lincoln Street, owned by the Lyons Family, was recently purchased by Joe Zuromsky from Vernon Hill. Tammany Hall, which has been open for almost 40 years, was recently purchased by club promoter Dan Millen of Boston. Millen had been booking bands at Tammany and other clubs for years.
Downtown to get Sushi. Just when you think Worcester couldn’t possibly support another sushi restaurant, news comes of one opening on the corner of Franklin and Main Streets, right across from City Hall. Is this a sign of downtown revitalization?
One Step closer. Mare e Monte Trattoria moved one step closer to opening when they were recently approved for a liquor license at their Wall Street location on Worcester’s Grafton Hill. The restaurant is owned by Pina Conte and her husband Joe along with Drew Angilella, the former chef at Anthony’s on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester and Aglio’sl on West Boylston St. The couple has a long history in the restaurant business; they owned the former Café Espresso at the Wall Street location before opening Pepe’s in Northboro. We say welcome back to Worcester.
So you want to cook Italian? Rose Ann Padavano, co-owner of Rosalina’s Kitchen on Worcester’s Grafton Hill, has begun cooking classes on Sunday afternoons. The cost is $60 per person and includes a full meal. Contact the restaurant for details.
More restaurants at White City. White City Shopping Center is becoming a mini mecca for restaurants. They have at least a half dozen full service restaurants with two more planned. Opening shortly will be a new concept called 2 Ovens. They will be using wood fired ovens that cook pizzas in under 3 minutes. The restaurant is a new brand owned by Bertucci’s. In addition, a B.Good will also open shortly. The concept there is fresh food fast, not fast food, and their motto is “Food made by people, not factories.” They will have a diverse menu featuring burgers, sandwiches, and sides.
