Paul Giorgio

Please don’t take a knee. Anthem Bagel will soon be opening in Worcester’s Kelley Square. This will be the first place in Worcester’s formerly traditional Jewish neighborhood to sell bagels since Widoff’s closed over a year ago.

In other Canal District News. The end of an era. As we previously reported, Weintraubs deli on Worcester’s Water St. was looking for a new operator, who could maintain its tradition. Alas, after several months of trying to find someone, building owner Ed Murphy opted to lease the space for another concept. In the near future, Jean Luc Wittner will open Suzette Creperie & Café. The French born chef will serve crepes and other delicious French foods. The name of the eatery is a play on words for a classic French dessert crepe – Crepe Suzette.

To the east. Marlboro’s Double T’s Weed Street Tavern will soon open in the space that once housed Sully First Edition Pub and most recently, O’Hearns Tavern. Double T’s will be owned by Tom Peretzain and his son, TJ.

Take a “q” from this. Big T’s Mill Street BBQ located at 242 Mill St. opened its doors in mid-March, in the space formerly occupied by Legacy Grill & Bar. We have already heard great things about the meats coming out of the smoker. Big T’s Mill Street BBQ hopes to have a deck opened for the summer so customers can enjoy their BBQ on the shores of Coes Pond.

Ruth Chris Rumor. It appears that Ruth Chris Steak House, a high-end food chain, is in serious negotiations to open in Worcester’s Mercantile Center. This could be another sign that the “Worcester Rennansanice” is gaining national attention.

It’s all Greek to me. Meze is one of Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street’s most unique eateries. The restaurant specializes in authentic Greek food. Recently, Meze completed its move down the street and re-opened its doors at the end of March.

Ho Toy gets a new name and a major makeover. Brothers, Kenny and Bobby Huang, have named their new Asian bistro, Wan Wang. The restaurant will be open just in time for the summer. The Huangs also own Kenichi on Shrewsbury St. and Sake Bomb on Park Ave.

You gotta have Friends. Friends is the name of the new place opening at the corner of June St. and Chandler St. in Worcester. Most recently, Diana’s Neighborhood Kitchen occupied the space which has been home to numerous eateries over the years. No word yet on the concept or an opening date.

Union Station gets new restaurant. William Broullon of the Dance Ranch in Worcester’s Webster Square area has been talking to the city about opening a restaurant/club in Union Station. It would be located in the space that most recently was home to the Lava Lounge and Byblos before that. No word on the restaurant concept yet.

Sure sign of spring. More than robins on your lawn, the opening of Ronnie’s Seafood on Route 20 in Auburn is the surest sign of Spring. Ronnies’s opened the first week of April.

Beto is not just a presidential Candidate. Beto’s Tacos is the name of a new taco restaurant located at 891 Main St., just up the road from Clark University. Beto’s Tacos is owned by the same folks who own La Terrazza on Worcester’s Park Ave.