Restaurant News from Taste of West Roxbury and More

Restauranteurs weren't only dishing out food, they were also dishing out plans for new locations, restaurant features and more.

  Dishing dishes of fish is not on everyone's wishlist. But sometimes fish is what folks prefer, when it comes to West Roxbury food fare. Meat and potatoes, and vegetarian options are great, too. Oh, what the hey, put it all in one place, and let me choose.   Loose lips in the food business do not sink ships, in fact, it's quite the opposite, as having a buzz about your bistro, pizza place, or cafe, is wonderful to any owner's ears. At West Roxbury Main Streets' 1st annual Taste of West Roxbury, not only were folks talking about how spectacular and enjoyable the event was - still while eating - but the restauranteurs were dishing on their menus, locations and more. While Al Wadi's Executive Chef Walid Massad served hummus, grape leaves, …

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Work Out World Employee Locker Lock-Cutting Leads to Jewelry Theft

A confusing situation of a shared locker leads to one member losing thousands in jewelry.

  A member of Work Out World told District E-5 officers that he had locked his possessions in a locker and when he came back it had been cut off his locker, and about $6,000 worth of jewelry was missing. The front desk attendant told police she had cut the lock off after a male guest came to her and said someone had placed a lock on his locker. The employee told police she made an announcement on the loud speaker asking for the owner of the lock to come and remove it, but no one came forward, so she cut off the lock. Later the victim came and said someone had cut the lock of his locker and two items of jewelry valued at $6,000 was gone, according to a Boston Police report. He said some items were there, while others were not. It is …

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Poll: What is the Best Package Store in West Roxbury?

A package store, a packy, liquor store, wines and spirits - what's the best place to buy alcohol in the neighborhood?

  This week's West Roxbury Patch's Readers' Choice Poll is - what is the best package store in West Roxbury? Some people call them liquor stores, some people call them package stores, and some folks call them packies.  There are several respected options spread out through the neighborhood. The first three mentioned in this article offer more variety and options than the other two. Blanchard's Wine & Spirits has its own events room, offers seminars, wine classes, and the famous 100+ free wine nights. Gary's Liquors on the VFW Parkway is run by the affable Gary Park, and also offers a fine selection of wine, beer, apertifs and the more. Macy's Wine and Spirits has been well-situated on Centre Street for years and has a loyal customer base…

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Part of $10.8-Million Tax Exempt Bond to Help Rehab YMCA

A state bond will help fund the rehabbing of two Greater Boston YMCAs, including West Roxbury's.

  Editor's note: The following is a press release. MassDevelopment has issued a $10.8 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of the YMCA of Greater Boston, founded in 1851 as the country’s first Y. The West Roxbury YMCA will be redeveloped and renovated with this bond. Improvements to the West Roxbury facility include a renovated gym and pool, a health and wellness center, awelcome center, an aquatics center, locker rooms, an expanded childcare area, enhanced space for youth sports, and programs for children with special needs. The Huntington Avenue Y’s addition will have a pool, gym, handball courts, and offices, with renovations to locker rooms, classrooms, meeting rooms, the lobby, reception area, and wellness and fitness areas. RBS Citizens…

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Photos: 1st Taste of West Roxbury a Delicious Success!

The only complaint was about having bellies too full of delicious food.

  Yum. What did you think of the first-ever Taste of West Roxbury? What were your favorite foods you ate at the Irish Social Club of Boston?  Everyone was impressed with the first-time event that West Roxbury Main Streets, led by Kara O'Connor, put on!  More coming on restaurant updates learned at the Taste of West Roxbury, and more on the night... The following restaurants dished out their own brand of deliciousness last night: Comella’s, Corrib Pub and Restaurant, Edible Arrangements, Himalayan Bistro, Los Amigos, Masona Grill, Porter Café, Red-Eyed Pig, Rox Diner, Spring Street Café, Just Baked, Sticky Rice Café, Sugar Bakery, The Upper Crust, Tony’s Place, West On Centre, Leanworks, Redd’s In Rozzie, MJ’s, and Amir’s Natural Foods, Al …

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Ross: Some Boston Streets Shouldn't Have First-Floor Banks

City Councilor Mike Ross said Charles Street on Beacon Hill is an example of a business district where retail is being strangled by too many street-level banks.

  Clusters of banks can strangle the retail vitality of certain Boston streets, warned Boston District 8 City Councilor Mike Ross. Ross said Charles Street on Beacon Hill is an example where too many "big box banks" are buying up storefronts at inflated prices mom and pop shops can't afford. The resulting row of banks deadens what could be lively retail zones. "It’s not right for every street to make this 'No Bank First Floor' zoning change, but I believe it’s right for Charles Street on Beacon Hill," said Ross, who represents District 8. Ross said that banks close at 5 p.m. and aren't open on weekends, all of which has a deadening effect for the neighborhood businesses. He made his remarks at Wednesday's City Council meeting. The matter …

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West's Sweet Dessert for Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer

Three West Roxbury businesses are donating all proceeds of selected desserts this week to support Boston Bakes for Cancer.

  Battling breast cancer has never tasted this delicious thanks to several West Roxbury restaurants participation in Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. From May 7-13, more than 250 restaurants, bakeries, cafés, chocolate, and ice cream shops throughout Massachusetts are serving up tasty treats to support Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer. In West Roxbury, Sugar Bakery, the bakery at Roche Bros, and West on Centre are participating, and will donate all proceeds of their selected desserts for cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Bakes for Breast Cancer. West on Centre's dessert is a $7 wild berry short cake with raspberry coulis and fresh cream. Said owner Joe Greene, "We've done (Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer) since it …

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Review: Los Amigos

Los Amigos recently joined Centre Street.