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Worcester Ranked Near Bottom for Best Foodie Cities in U.S.

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

When it comes to the best cities for food in the U.S., Worcester is ranked near the bottom.

Worcester’s Sonoma Restaurant Teams With Sam Adams for Summer Festival

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Worcester’s Sonoma Restaurant is teaming with Sam Adams to present a Sumer Revolution Barbecue on the Patio. The party will take...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Baccala’ With Cauliflower Casserole

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Dried and salted cod, sometimes referred to simply as salt cod, is cod which has been preserved by drying after salting. Cod which has been...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Broccoli Rabe With Veal Sausage

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

The classic combination of bitter greens and sweet sausage is as warming and comforting as the Italian grandmothers who have been making it for generations....

Chef Walter’s Flavors & Knowledge: Pineapple & Cantaloupe Salad

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

This colorful salad is a perfect opener for a light summer luncheon, and would also do beautifully as a buffet dish.

Price Rite Marketplace Donates $10,524 to Worcester County Food Bank

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Team members from Price Rite Marketplace presented a check for $10,524 to representatives from the Worcester County Food Bank. The money comes from funds raised during...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Grilled Skewered Lamb

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

These succulent lamb kebabs are found in Israeli cafes as well as in Greece. Souvlakia are at their best served with cucumbers, olives and a...

Gobi Announces Passage of Two Food Policy Initiatives

GoLocalWorcester News Team

Senator Anne Gobi announced the passage of a pair of Senate budget initiatives targeted at increasing access to fresh, local foods. The two initiatives are...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Frico With Asparagus, Shrimp, Quail Eggs

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

This simple recipe from Friuli Venezia Giulia is a delicious example of cucina povera, a humble cuisine that combines on-hand ingredients in genius...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Farro & Bean Soup

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Farro is a type of wheat that was among the first plants to be domesticated in the Middle East. It is low yielding and has...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Fondue With Polenta Crostini

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

A fondue is a melted concoction, usually kept warm to preserve the melted texture. Fondues can be savory or sweet, and are meant to be...

Chef Walter’s Flavors & Knowledge: Sweet Pepper Puff Pastry

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Use a young pecorino for this dish: a sharp, aged Pecorino will overshadow the subtle vegetable flavor of the filling. The peppers can be roasted...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Fried Shrimp & Scallops

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Make the batter: Combine the flour, salt, pepper, egg yolks, and wine in a bowl until smooth, beating with a whisk. Add the sage, and...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Pasteis de Nata Custards

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

There is an old Portugese saying that goes, "A bride who eats a pastry will never take off her ring." I tried this delicate custard...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Hunter’s Style Chicken With Saffron

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Make the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper; dust with flour. In a terracotta pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil with the...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Spaghetti With Clams

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

I made this recipe for just one serving in case you don’t have too many guests. This dish is really good, be selfish...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Grilled Lamb Chops

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil. Meanwhile combine mint, basil, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and salt in food processor, until smooth....

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Moussaka

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Moussaka is a layered oven casserole dish made with vegetables and meat. The most well-known version of moussaka is made with layers of eggplant slices,...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Stuffed Rabbit With Peas

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

When rabbit meat is on the menu, expect controversy to follow. It is socially acceptable to use farm animals, such as cows and chickens, as...

Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Seafood Antipasto

Master Chef Walter Potenza, GoLocalWorcester Food Expert

Use whatever shellfish is freshest at the market, and opt for as many varieties as possible. Of course, any other additional shellfish not listed here...