Hot and Now
By Paul Giorgio
 August
2005 - Waterfront Mary’s takes on a new look.
Waterfront Mary’s, a Webster icon for generations, has taken on
a new look. It’s now divided into 2 different spaces, one called
Waterfronts and the other Rare. Rare is upstairs and is the more upscale
of the two, offering steaks & chops with entree prices in the $20
range. Waterfronts has a more relaxed atmosphere and features sandwiches.
Both levels overlook Webster Lake and are now owned by Kim Kirker and
Tracy Lis.
Point Breeze Reopens. In other Webster restaurant news,
The Point Breeze restaurant recently reopened after having been closed
for over a year. Welcome back!
Lunch spots. Romaine’s on Route
20 in Northborough recently began serving lunch. Ditto for another great
place, Rovezzi’s on Grove Street in Worcester. The parking problem
that forced Tiano’s to close for lunch while it
was in business has obviously been solved. Cedar Street
in Sturbridge, purchased a year ago by Bill Nemroff, is no longer serving
lunch. According to Nemroff, they want to concentrate on their dinner
service and wine dinners, the latter of which will average around $50
with a reception proceeding each 4 course dinner. Call (508) 347-5800
for reservations.
Relish this. Glenn Gonyea opened his new venture Relish
on 35 South St. in Barre in July. The restaurant has 30 seats and features
outdoor dining. It also offers a private balcony for two overlooking the
garden. Gonyea, who has cooked at some of the better places around Worcester,
including the Struck, will feature what he describes as “eclectic
cuisine.” Entrees are priced from $12 to $30. The phone number is
(978) 355-3455.
Goodfish. Goodfella’s, which recently closed its
Shrewsbury Street doors, will be reborn as a seafood restaurant. According
to Fran Turo, the new restaurant’s name is Pearl Oyster and it will
feature a raw bar, kettle cooking, and a late night menu. Turo has plans
to re-do the interior, too, adding a new bar and new furnishings. The
Turo family also owns Leo’s Ristorante just down the street.
With two you get egg roll. Work is progressing on the
new Chinese restaurant slated to open in the old Imported Cars of Worcester
showroom on Shrewsbury Street. Rumored to be owned by the owners of Shanghai’s
Jack’s in West Boylston, the new place still has no (announced)
name or definite opening date — but judging by the construction,
I’d guess the doors will open in early September.
Coffee anyone? We hear that Starbucks will soon be opening
its second location in Worcester. The new java emporium will be located
next to Pub 99 on East Central Street. This location was formerly the
long time home of AKU AKU.
Billy Goat missing. It appears from the sign on the door
that the Billy Goat Beanery in Quinsigamond Village has closed its doors.
Owned by the Johns family, former owners of the Coes Café and other
Worcester restaurants, the Billy Goat served great sandwiches and was
open for breakfast lunch and dinner.
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