'A Taste of North Reading' Food Pantry Benefit
Come taste food from a dozen local restaurants, with all ticket revenues for dinner going to the North Reading Food Pantry.
Come taste food from a dozen local restaurants, with all ticket revenues for dinner going to the North Reading Food Pantry.
Should happy hour come back to Massachusetts?
Is happy hour coming back to the Bay State? The 28-year-old “happy hour law” now banning Massachusetts bars and restaurants from pouring free, discounted or two-for-one alcoholic beverages in area restaurants may be updated so restaurants can compete with casinos that may one day be in the state. As part of the ban, cities and towns now rule that a beverage must be priced the same for each calendar week and two drinks can only be served per person at a restaurant. In addition, pitchers of alcohol can only be served to two or more people, according to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. The ABCC will hold a hearing in Boston on Aug. 21. Four other hearings will be held throughout the state to gain public feedback. According to an …
Welcome to our round up of area restaurant and food news.
We know Reading and North Reading residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking. Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on area Patch sites over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories local Patch sites have covered over the past month. Read through our round up for the latest food news in the area. READING There is a new bakery in Reading. Cookies and Cream on Haven Street offers cakes, cookies, pies and specialties like key lime pie parfait and cheesecake with chocolate pudding, whipped topping and Oreo cookie. They also serve breakfast and lunch. NORTH READING Lindsay Felix grew up in North …
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Welcome to our round up of area restaurant and food news.
We know Reading and North Reading residents don’t just stay in either town when they want a night out and a break from cooking. Restaurant comings and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on area Patch sites over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories local Patch sites have covered over the past month. Read through our round up for the latest food news in the area. READING-NORTH READING In North Reading, changes are afoot at Great American Tavern. The tavern is undergoing some changes including a breakfast menu, a new manager on their liquor license and they are working on extended hours for the patio. The Chocolate Truffle in Reading is getting in on the …
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9:54 am on Saturday, June 2, 2012
Thank you Amanda! Yes Bacci Chocolate Design which owns and operates The Chocolate Truffle has launched Boston Cupcake Girl: cupcake flavors which mirror our award winning chocolates and truffles made by us with the same great ingredients. They are available daily (Tuesday-Sunday) in our Winchester store or through special order and pick up in our Reading store 781-729-CAKE. We'll also publish …   more ›
There's something for Mom and everyone in the family as restaurants prepare for annual event.
A sneak preview of what North Reading families can expect from town eateries on Mother's Day, May 8 reveals a pleasing blend of regular favorites and an occassional special dish or two designed to tempt the most discerning palate. If a down-home breakfast is what you're looking for, Center Cafe at 118 Park St., telephone 978-664-3603, serves from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dress is casual for this reasonably priced, family owned business. The food is traditional American favorites. The Great American Tavern at 303 Main St., dubs itself, "a place for all ages." It features a large variety of dishes and uses fresh ingredients from local markets. A Mother's Day buffet brunch is planned from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Children under 12 pay $8.99. The price for…
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5:03 am on Friday, August 24, 2012
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