Restaurant News: Brazilian Pizza, Brooklyn Bagels and Blue Moon

We post a roundup of restaurant openings and closings in the area.

Have you noticed a new restaurant while driving around the MetroWest area recently? We know you don't just stay in town when you want to eat out: so here is a round-up of restaurant news around the area. Westborough Chateau Supports Marathon Tragedy Victims The Chateau Italian Family Dining restaurant held a fundraiser for the Boston Marathon tragedy victims last month. The restaurant donated 20 percent from its lunch, dinner and take-out sales to The One Fund Boston. New Dunkin Donuts Opening We answered this emailed inquiry: When will the new Dunkin' Donuts on Route 9 open? Dunkin' Donuts franchisee Brian Marino told Westborough Patch the new shop at 183 and 185 Turnpike Road will open in early June. The current Dunkin' Donuts at 133 …

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Larry

5:24 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013

"I talked earlier today personally with Dan Cathy, CEO of Chick Fil-A about the new reports that Chick Fil-A had capitulated to demands of the supporters of same sex marriage. This is not true. The company continues to focus on the fair treatment of all of its customers and employees, but to end confusion gave me this statement: “There continues to be erroneous implications in the media that …   more ›

Health Inspection: Warm Food, Mold/Mildew in Ice Unit, Unsanitzed Bar and Prep Area

Board of Health identified more than a dozen violations, including warm food in coolers, unrefrigerated items, mold & mildew in ice dispenser and unsanitized food and bar areas at a Framingham restaurant.

The Framingham Health Department inspector ordered The Chicken Bone to toss all of its food and identified more than a dozen violations that posed an imminent health hazard. There were 8 violations related to food borne illness risk factors.  Framingham Board of Health Sanitarian Matt Armendo inspected The Chicken Bone on Tuesday, April 16 - the day after the Boston Marathon. Armendo re-inspected the Route 135 restaurant & pub on Wednesday, April 17 for the critical violations identified the day before to make sure they were fixed and corrected. Many of the violations identified were almost identical to issues brought up during the production of the Spike TV show Bar Rescue 2 years ago, said Framingham Board of Health Chair Michael Hugo. …

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5 Things You Need To Know Today: May 9

Goodbye Ruby Tuesday, Town Meeting to vote on Village Hall, water and sewer projects, opening night for Sweeney Todd at Framingham High and more in today's column.

Our daily column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, will help you to get your day started and offer you some fodder for water cooler conversation. 1. Framingham Town Meeting resumes tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Hall in the Memorial Building. Framingham Patch will be live blogging. To see what you have missed, check out our live blogs from Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4. Town Meeting will continue its debate and vote on capital budget items tonight. Wednesday night, Town Meeting approved plans to complete phase 5 of the Cushing Memorial Park, including constructing a 2.5-acre children's grove, approved a feasibility study for Fuller-Farley schools and agreed to spend $180,000 to begin the restoration-renovation of the historic Athenaeum …

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Framingham Beer Works to Have Bowditch Nut Brown Ale, Nobscot IPA On Tap

The highly-anticipated new pub will open next week, said owner Joe Slesar.

Framingham Beer Works, the seventh location of the popular chain, will open next week, said owner Joe Slesar. When it opens it will have several Framingham-themed beers on tap including: Framingham Beer Works is working on the final details of its renovations, of the former Bugaboo Creek location into its seventh Beer Works. The first Boston Beer Works opened, across from Fenway Park, in 1992. Framingham Selectmen gave approval for a Framingham Beer Works to open  in September 2012. Last fall, the owners told Framingham Selectmen the building needed to undergo renovations and they planned to open in late 2012. Selectmen approved an all-alcohol and restaurant license for Slesar Bros. Brewing Company. The restaurant is known for its pub food…

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Margaritas Celebrates Cinco de Mayo All Week Long

In celebration of its favorite holiday, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is hosting a week-long Cinco de Mayo event proudly called: “The Bash with the ‘Stache.”

In celebration of its favorite holiday, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant is hosting a five-day Cinco de Mayo event proudly called: “The Bash with the ‘Stache.” Through May 5, guests are invited to join the fun as drinks are poured, games are played and families come together – all for a good cause. The week-long celebration features tequila, moustaches and awesome giveaways every day and special events including:     “Margaritas mission has always been to support the area in which we serve, and now more than ever, the community needs some light-hearted fun,” said Hugo Marin, President of Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in a press release. “We have planned numerous activities for our Bash with the ‘Stache event – from family night where kids are…

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Brazilian American Pizza & Bar To Open This Month

Framingham Selectmen approved the owner's restaurant and beer and wine license Tuesday night.

Extravaganza Brazilian American Pizza & Bar plans to open this month in Framingham The restaurant at 47 Beacon St., formerly the site of Daniela’s Cantina, received a beer and wine license, along with a common victualer’s license from Framingham Selectmen Tuesday night. Attorney Charlene Cabral said the restaurant, whose management team includes a former owner of Superior Pie, will be “unique in Framingham and in the state." It will feature a blend of Brazilian and American food in a fun environment featuring life-size murals on the walls, said Cabral. She said the restaurant hopes to open on Tuesday, April 30.  

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Restaurant News: Burgers, Bars and Brewing

We post a roundup of restaurant openings and closings in the area.

Have you noticed a new restaurant while driving around the MetroWest area recently? We know you don't just stay in town when you want to eat out: so here is a round-up of restaurant news around the area. Milford Frozen Yogurt Shop Opening in Milford Tuan Lam and his business partners, Derek and Lindsey Tran, noticed this when they started scouting out locations in the region for a frozen yogurt shop. Frozen yogurt has been around for several decades, but it's enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, spurred by people trying to eat more healthy alternatives to ice cream. Shops in Franklin, Holliston and surrounding towns sell the creamy, low- to non-fat treat. Now Milford will get its own: Yum Yum Froyo. Shrewsbury What are the Most Popular …

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Michael Gelbwasser

10:14 am on Friday, March 29, 2013

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Framingham Auxiliary Police Force Called Town's 'Hidden Jewel'

The Framingham Auxiliary Police, which is recruiting new members, made a presentation to Selectmen, and 3 items you missed from Tuesday's meeting.

The Framingham Auxiliary Police provided more than 4,000 hours of support to the town last year at community events and during storms, all at no cost to the community, Framingham Selectmen learned Tuesday night.   Auxiliary Police Captain Mark Spigel said auxiliary officers helped dig out cruisers during snow storms, provided child fingerprinting services and performed crowd and traffic control at road races, concerts and other events.   "I guarantee the town doesn't know how much work you do for the town and at no cost to the town," said Chairman Charles Sisitsky, who had invited Spigel to speak to the board.  Framingham Deputy Police Chief Steven Trask called the auxiliary force "the town's hidden jewel" and said it provides important …

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Asian Sports Bar Coming to Route 9

A Route 9 restaurant in Framingham is undergoing renovations; and will re-open under a new name, with open-air dining, when weather permits.

In August 2012, Joseph Zhang purchased Chef Orient on Route 9 in Framingham. This month, Zhang announced the restaurant would undergo renovations and will re-open under the name Samba West. Zhang is also the owner of Samba Steak & Sushi on Route 9 in Framingham. Samba West, says Samba's Facebook page, will be a "Chinese, Japanese, Thai cuisine sports bar." Tuesday night, Framingham Selectmen unanimously approved the proposed renovations to the restaurant property. Selectmen (3-0) also approved an entertainment license for a DJ and karaoke for Samba West. Attorney Peter Haranas, representing Zhang, said most of the renovations were cosmetic in nature. He said the amount of seating would not change. One major change involves removing part of…

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