Jennifer Russo There is just something comforting about dumplings. These delicious little morsels are fairly healthy, can be steamed or pan fried to perfection, filled with pretty much anything, and are texturally the perfect bite – tender, chewy, and juicy. In China, they are said to represent prosperity and fortune, because they resemble gift or…
Bernard Whitmore Pholicious Asian Fusion Restaurant & Bar1062 Main Street, Holden(508) 901-9999pholiciousholden.com The conversion of Holden’s decommissioned Friendly’s Restaurant to a house of pho was, for me, an intriguing phenomenon. It was further evidence of evolution in what I first encountered as a bucolic little New England town. Over a series of decades, I’ve witnessed…
LuAnn Thibodeau When is stand up comedy not just stand up comedy? When it’s the Game Show Mashup. But what is Game Show Mashup? According to Charlie Arsenault, the host of the show, “anything can happen during this unscripted show. It could be a work of comedy genius, or a train wreck. I’m a little…
Paul Giorgio It’s Harvest Time: According to a Facebook post from a real estate company, the Harvest Grille in Holden is for sale. The asking price is $925,000 if you are interested. The Harvest Grille has been open for about five years and a long time ago was the Jefferson House, an Italian American eatery….
TONIE ROSSALL Initially I was thinking this month’s column should focus mostly on puns, like “what the helles is a saison” and “it’s saison season” but I thought that would be way too annoying and difficult to keep up for 600. Yes, each column is 600 words, my editor is a stickler. Moving on. Spring…
Ravon Williams If you’ve been smoking weed prior to recreational legalization (don’t worry, I’m not a narc), chances are that you love, or loved, April 20th, widely known as 4/20. It’s a bona fide cultural phenomenon within the cannabis community. This day, symbolizing a universal nod to cannabis consumption and advocacy, holds a special place…
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