Re: Providence College on the road to Tampa
PC is hosting a meet-up before the game at the Hilton Garden / Uno's before Friday's game:
http://alumni.providence.edu/s/1226...=7844&ecid=7844&crid=0&calpgid=299&calcid=949
Worcester is easy to navigate and, for the most part, it is easy to park.
There are some dining options immediately near the DCU.
Along with the aforementioned Uno's in the Hilton Garden, Mezcal (
http://www.mezcalcantina.com/) is across the street from the Hilton Garden.
Maxwell Silverman's Toolhouse (
https://www.maxwellmaxine.com/) is further down Major Taylor Blvd.
There is a Dunkin' Donuts in St. Vincent's Hospital, directly across from the DCU. A Starbucks and a 99 Restaurant & Pub are close to the DCU, located at 11 E. Central Street (which is next to the Holiday Inn Express).
Figs & Pigs (
http://www.figsandpigskitchen.com/) is at the back of the DCU, on the Foster Street side. This is more of a cafe and is only open until 7 p.m. ED.
Commercial Street, which runs parallel to the DCU, has a few restaurants - Viva Bene and The Citizen (
http://www.1nichexchange.com/citizen-wine-bar.php) and The People's Kitchen (
http://www.1nichexchange.com/the-peoples-kitchen.php).
My absolute favorite downtown Worcester establishment is Armsby Abbey (
http://armsbyabbey.com/). Arsmby has one of the best European beer / craft beer lists in the United States and they also have fantastic cocktails and was one of the first farm-to-table restaurants in this area. The kitchen is open through 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. On Saturday and Sunday, Armsby offers an amazing brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Since Easter is this coming Sunday, Armsby is accepting brunch reservations for Easter. Located at 144 Main Street, Armsby is a short walk from the DCU Center.
Armsby Abbey also owns Crust Bake shop (
http://www.crustbakeshop.com/), located a few doors down at 118 Main Street. Crust offers a daily selection of house-made breads and baked goods (baked each morning), including great bagels, breakfast sandwiches and regular sandwiches.
There are a number of high-density restaurant areas close to downtown, including Shrewsbury Street, Highland Street and Green Street.
Shrewsbury Street (
http://www.shrewsburystreet.org/merchants.htm) has a lot of Italian restaurants, pizza shops, restaurant/bars, and diners.
Boulevard Diner, a vintage diner, is open 24-hours. Volturno (
http://volturnopizza.com/) and the Wonder Bar specialize in pizza. 111 Chop House (
http://www.111chophouse.com/) is the best steak house in Worcester and Via (
http://www.viaitaliantable.com/) has an enclosed patio, bar and regular restaurant seating. The Fix Burger Bar (
http://www.thefixburgerbar.com/) has great burger options. There are few general sports bar/restaurant establishments. Leo's Ristorante (
http://www.leosristorante.net/) is a Worcester mainstay. Wormtown Brewery (
http://wormtownbrewery.com/) is close to the downtown Worcester end of Shrewsbury Street; the taproom is open until 9 p.m. On the very far end of Shrewsbury Street, Padavano's Place (
http://www.padavanosplace.com/) and Wexford House (
http://wexfordhouse-ma.com/) are good options.
Highland Avenue:
The Boynton (
http://www.boyntonrestaurant.com/home.aspx) is a great all-American restaurant. The Sole Proprietor (
http://www.thesole.com/) has a great seafood selection.
Green Street:
Smokestack Urban Barbecue (
http://www.bbqstack.com/) is lively. There are a few general sports bars on Green Streeet. BirchTree Brad Company (
http://www.birchtreebreadcompany.com/) has a lot of breakfast and lucnch selections. Cromton Collective (
http://www.cromptoncollective.com/) is electic. There is usually a farmer's market on Saturdays, along with the Reverly Coffee (
https://www.facebook.com/RevelryCoffee) pop-up. The Dive Bar (
http://thedivebarworcester.com/), which opens at 6 p.m., has a great selection of American craft beer's. This is a cash-only establishment.
Other places near-ish downtown:
Bocado (
http://www.bocadotapasbar.com/) - tapas and small plates.
The Kenmore Diner at 250 Franklin Street is open daily from 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. weekdays; 6 a.m. - 1 p.m. weekends (Easter Sunday hours may differ).
Pepe's Pizza at 274 Franklin Street (
http://pepesbrickovenpizza.com/)
Coney Island (
http://www.coneyislandlunch.com/) at 158 Southbridge Street is a Worcester institution! This is a classic which is approaching its 100th anniversary.
Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street offers BYOB (
http://www.rosalinaskitchen.com/). I think La Cucina Italiana (
http://www.lacucinaworcester.com/) also on Hamilton Street, may also be BYOB.
Dino's Ristorante, off of Plantation Street, is another Worcester long-standing restaurant (
http://www.dineatdinos.com/).
Blue Jeans Pizza on Park Avenue delivers (
http://www.bluejeanspizza.com/). In the Park Avenue area, Ed Hyder's offers sandwiches (
http://www.edhyders.com/). Shiraz on Park Avenue has terrific kabobs and salads. Corner Grille (
http://www.cornergrille.com/), which is a little further from downtown, has a great pizza and sandwich selection and is BYOB.
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