Showing posts with label Westborough. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westborough. Show all posts

Saturday, August 1, 2026

August 1st 2026: Dessert before Mexican in Westborough

 Today, we started out at the new Playa Bowls location in Westborough,


getting the Lola (Green blend (contains kale, banana, pineapple, and coconut milk) topped with blueberry flax granola, pineapple, mango, coconut flakes, and honey)

and the Kowabunga (Banana, strawberry, blueberry, coconut milk).
Not too bad as always from this place.

Next, we decided to check out Tacoborough Cafe, a relatively new Mexican place that has moved in next to Release Well-Being Center.


I got the Quesadilla (Mexican Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, garnished with salsa verde, cooked onipns and serrano peppers, with Campechano),

which wasn't too bad, although Tenoch in Cambridge was better for sure.



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Saturday, July 18, 2026

July 18th 2026: New Items at Panera Bread, Westborough

 Today, while in Westborough,

Integrated Martial Arts
We stopped by Panera Bread for a quick bite,
this time getting the Chicken Roma Asiago Bagel Stack (Grilled chicken, melty fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped basil, fresh arugula, Green Goddess dressing, salt and pepper with a garlic aioli drizzle on our Asiago Bagel),
the Lil' Lemon Bundt Cake and Blueberry Muffin.
The muffin was not bad, although the cake was way too sweet. So much for trying new stuff at Panera.




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Recommended Places to Visit: Westborough

Recreation
Cinemas
Regal Westborough Stadium 12 (closed)
231 Turnpike Road




Parks
28 Hyder Street


Shopping Malls
Bay State Commons
24 East Main Street


Children
290 Turnpike Road

KidStrong (chain)
205 Turnpike Road

290 Turnpike Road
 
290 Turnpike Road

400 Union Street

227 Turnpike Road


Water Bodies
Newton Hill
699 Friberg Parkway


Beaches
Lake Chauncy
Lyman Street and Chauncy Street


Badminton
Boston Badminton
169 Flanders Road
Hiking
Recommended:

39 Smith Parkway

Mill Pond Area
End of Fisher Street

Lake Chauncy
Lyman Street near Talbot Road in Northborough

 Westborough Wildlife Management Area
~246 Milk Street

 Veterans Freedom Park
169 West Main Street


Tried:
Walkup and Robinson Memorial Reservation
800 Friberg Parkway

Headwaters Conservation Area
End of Andrews Street

Hidden Meadow Conservation Area
Long Drive and Cook Street

South Cedar Swamp
24 Hopkinton Road

End of Nauset Drive

23 Maynard Street


Architecture
Monuments
War Memorials
~45 West Main Street

Soldier's Monument
~30 West Main Street

Memorial
West Main Street and Milk Street

24 Hopkinton Road

Places of Worship
St. Luke's Church
70 West Main Street

Congregation B'nai Shalom
117 East Main Street

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
183 West Main Street

First United Methodist Church
120 West Main Street

Unitarian Universalist Church
64 West Main Street

Evangelical Congregational Church
57 West Main Street

168 Flanders Road


Schools
Mill Pond School
6 Olde Hickory Path

111 East Main Street


Commercial Buildings
Astra Zeneca Westborough
70 Otis Street

Doubletree by Hilton
5400 Computer Drive

129 East Main Street  

1 Windsor Ridge Drive


Town Facilities
Town Hall
34 West Main Street

Public Library
55 West Main Street

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
300 Friberg Parkway

Fire Department (demolished and replaced)
42 Milk Street

4 Rogers Road

4 Valente Drive


Historical Buildings
Old Westborough State Hospital
Hospital Road

 Old First Baptist Church
46 West Main Street

Siloam Lodge
12 Church Street

75 North Drive

192 North Drive


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Portuguese
Tribos Peri Peri Chicken (chain)
124 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Wings
Quarter Chicken
Yucca Fries


Japanese
Sachi
200 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Duck Buns
Baby Octopus Salad
Paradise Roll
Royal King Roll
Eel Cucumber Roll
Spicy Crab Salad Roll
Yakitori
Pad Thai
Shrimp Tempura
Sapporo Korean BBQ and Sushi Restaurant
50 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot and Sour Soup
Volcano Roll
Korean Tacos
Duk Bokki
Kan Pung Gi
Bulgogi
Omelet Rice
Avocado Ball
Spicy Pork Belly
Jap Chae
Yuk Gae Jang
Miso Soup


Korean
Westborough Korean Restaurant
7 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Gimbab
Seafood Scallion Pancake
Dolsot Bi Bim Bap
Yook Gae Jang
Jajangmyun
Bossam
Spicy Rice Cakes
Woodong
Tofu Jigae
Ulmyun
Soon Dae
Ramen Noodles
Ahgoo Maewoon Tang


Western
Regatta Bar and Grille
5400 Computer Drive 
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche 
Grilled Barramundi
Raspberry Cabernet Cheesecake
  
Owen O'Leary's (chain)
17 Connector Road
Recommended Dishes:
Prime Rib au Jus
Shrimp Scampi
Brownie Sundae

Not Your Average Joe's (chain, closed)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Marsala
Thai Beef Noodle Salad

 Nourish Cafe (closed)
201 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Sunshine Avocado Toast

The Coop (chain)
32 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Baked Beans
Side Mac and Cheese
BBLT
8 Wings
Sweet Potato Tater Tots
Jamaican 

Recommended Dishes:
Apricot Sambuca Cannoli
Asparagus Fritti
Roasted Duck

Red Heat Tavern (chain)
227 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes: 
Pistachio Salmon
Jumbo Tater Tots
Quesadilla
Grilled Cheese
Southern Fried Chicken
Creole Shrimp Alfredo
Berry Lemonade White Sangria
Mediterranean Rice Bowl
Cilantro Lime Turkey Tips
66 Otis Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mustache
Garden Party
Italian
Arturo's Ristorante
50 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mista
Shrimp Cocktail
Pasta di Napoli
Zazza
Mussels
Frutti di Mare
Suzy's Red Sangria
Tiramisu

The Chateau Italian Family Dining (chain, closed)
95 Turnpike Road

Tavolino (chain)
33 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Wild Boar Gnocchi
Beef Short Rib Ravioli
Melanzana
 Cream of Beet and Cranberry Soup
Mediterranean Pasta
Margherita

Domino's (chain)
276 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Chicken Carbonara
Specialty Chicken – Classic Hot Buffalo


Thai
Thai Tamarind
2 Connector Road
Recommended Dishes:
Kao Soi
Beef Steamed Noodles

22 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Tom Yum Fried Rice
Pad Thai Crispy Egg Noodle
Khao Soi Chicken and Shrimp
Drunken Noodle
Yen Ta Fo Noodle Soup

Chinese
Mandarin (chain)
132 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Beef Roll
Oriental Crispy Pad Thai
Exotic Bomba
Yuen-Yang Spicy Beef
Sauteed Seasonal Greens
Szechuan Tofu
Salt and Pepper Shrimp
Eel Maki


Breakfast
Perk and Parcel (closed)
276 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Croissant
Short Rib Sandwich

276 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Caramel Latte

South Street Diner
38 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Farmer's Omelette
Cabot Cove Benedict

The Bistro
57 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lord Have Mercy Bar
Southern Benedict
Quesadilla Wrap

Indian
Mayuri Indian Cuisine
30 Lyman Street
Recommended Dishes:
Goat Gongoora
Andhra Shrimp Curry
Poori
Tandoori Mixed Grill
Ravva Onion Masala Dosa
Sweet Lassi
Bhindi Masala
Mayuri Special Goat Roast

Khatta Mitha (closed)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Keema Mutter
Jalebi

 Mawa House
276 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Kachori Chaat
Madatha Kaja
Besan Laddu
Mohan Bhog
Ghee Mysore Pak
Boondi Laddu
Chum Chum
Jalebi
MAWA Milk Cake
Kaju Katli
Kalakand
Sandesh

 Scoops N Bites
75 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vada Pao

Mirchi (closed)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Punugulu 
Gongura Mamsam

Mitti Chulha
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Lollipops
Bread Basket
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Butter Naan
Egg Biryani
Desi Mutton Curry


Dharani (chain, closed)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Butter Chicken
Fresh Lime Soda
Guthi Vankaya
Chicken Tikka Naan
Goat Chettinad
Pav Bhaji
Jalebi
Goat dum Biryani
Boondi Laddu
Mysore Bonda
Chili Gobi
Gongora Mutton
Mini Samosas
Spring Rolls
Idly
Rasam
Sambar
Naan
Kala Jamun
Goat Sukka
Crab Curry

 290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Mixed Vegetable Pakoras
Mysore Masala Dosa
Guntur Eggplant and Potato Curry

Dessert
Red Barn Coffee Roasters (chain)
17 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate
Blueberry Cranberry Muffin
15 East Main Street

Gerardo's European Bakery (chain, closed)
232 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Spumoni
232 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake
Mini Black Velvet Cupcake
Mini Tiramisu
Mini Italian Rum Cake
Chocolate Decadence

Playa Bowls (chain)
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Lola
Kowabunga

25 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Milk Tea

Zen Den (closed)
600 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tropically Sweet Smoothie


Tried:
Mediterranean
Chop Kabob
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Walnut Stew
Lamb Kabob

 The Simple Greek
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Spanakopita
Baklava Cheesecake

El Basha (chain)
2 Connector Road
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Stroganoff
Baby Lamb Chops

 Dessert
Fruitti Cup Yogurt
31 South Street

The Green Thumb
187 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Maple Walnut

Dairy Queen (chain)
18 Summer Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Sundae
Chili Cheese Dog

 Yummy Mummy Bakery (closed)
72 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Caramel Latte Cupcake
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treat
Swanski's Bakeshop
72 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lavender Honey Roll

 Tatnuck Cafe and Bookseller
18 Lyman Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Latte

Uhlman's Ice Cream
228 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Orange Pineapple

Starbuck's (chain)
330 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Banana Nut Loaf
Cheese Danish
Bacon, Sausage & Egg Wrap
Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappucino

135 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Death by Chocolate

Starbuck's (chain)
139 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Blueberry Muffin
Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage
Turkey Bacon, Cheddar and Egg White Sandwich
Pistachio Latte
Impossible Breakfast Sandwich
Potato, Cheddar and Chive Bites
Baked Apple Croissant

166 Milk Street
Recommended Dishes:
Maui Colada
Hazelnut S'mores
Indian
Paradise Biryani Pointe
127 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Gobi 65 
Goat Biryani
Qubani Ka Meetha
Avakaya Goat Biryani
Butter Naan
Garlic Naan
Andhra Fish Curry
Butter Chicken

Punjabi Dhaba
164 Milk Street
Recommended Dishes:
Special Punjabi Chicken Naan
Bangan Bharta

 Masala Cafe (closed)
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Podi Dosa


Japanese
Hisa Japanese Cuisine (closed)
21 South Street

Tenka Asian Bistro
153 Turnpike Road

Sake Hana
21 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pink Mussels
Autumn of Alaska
Sake Hana

 Maruyama (closed)
72 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Surrito
Pork Ramen Noodle in Miso Soup
Steamed Bun with Pork


Italian
Ziti's Italian Trattoria
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Black and White Pasta
Roma
Spinach Linguini

36 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cheese Pizza
Parmesan Garlic Traditional House Wings



Bertucci's (chain)
160 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Red Sangria
White Sangria
Steak Tips Fettucine
Roasted Vegetable
Italian Sausage Soup
Shrimp Rossini
Nolio
Roasted Wild Mushroom
Twice-Baked Brick Oven Honey Chili Chicken Wings
Spaghetti and Clams
Half and Half
Big Papi Pizza
Caesar
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
Tiramisu
Eggplant Parmesan
Fettucine Alfredo
Macaroni and Cheese
Tuscan Chicken Wings
Lasagna Rustica
Grilled Salmon
Rigatoni, Broccoli and Chicken

Sabatini's Ristorante and Pizzeria
33 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spaghetti alla Carbonara


Western
Outback Steakhouse (chain)
227 Turnpike Road

McDonald's (chain)
299 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Egg Biscuit
Hash Browns
Orange Juice
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich
4 Pcs McNuggets Happy Meal
Hamburger Happy Meal
McCafé Caramel Frappé with Caramel Drizzle
Strawberry and Creme Pie
Apple Pie
Holiday Pie
Cookies and Creme Pie

McDonald's (chain)
166 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Egg and Cheese McGriddles
Hash Browns
Iced Tea
Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Wendy's (chain)
300 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Maple Bacon Chicken Sandwich
Saucy Nuggs
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Kid's 4PC Nuggets
Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Seasoned Potatoes
Load Nacho Cheeseburger
Ghost Pepper Ranch Chicken Sandwich
Pretzel Baconator
Jalapeno Ranch Cheeseburger
Triple Berry Frosty
Baconator Fries
Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion

Civic Kitchen and Drink
121 West Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Dixie Shrimp
Short Ribs
Vanilla Sponge Cake with Poached Apricot

Uno's Chicago Grill (chain)
225 Turnpike Road

Chick-Fil-A (chain)
286 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets
Spicy Southwest Salad
Hash Browns
Frozen Lemonade
Peach Milkshake
Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Hash Brown Scramble Burrito
Maple Pepper Bacon Sandwich
Jalapeno Ranch Club
Chick-fil-A Sunjoy
Chick-fil-A Lemonade
Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade
Chick-Fil-A Cool Wrap
3pc Chick-n-Strips
Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit
Cookies and Cream Milkshake
Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis™

JP's Restaurant and Pub
166 Milk Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pork Chops

Central House Tavern and Restaurant
44 South Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pastrami and Swiss Sandwich

Ted's Montana Grill (chain)
400 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
George's Cadillac Burger
Bison Brisket
Cheeseburger

Burger King (chain)
139 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Ch'King Sandwich
6 pc Chicken Nuggets King Jr Meal
Big Fish Sandwich
Hash Browns
Iced Coffee
French Toast Sticks
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'Wich
Morticia's Kooky Chocolate Shake 
Thing's Rings 


Chinese
Cheng-Du Restaurant
157 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Oyster Shooters with Quail Egg
Shoyu Ahi Poke
Haram
Kuruma Ebi
Szechuan Spicy Wontons
Dragon Roll
Steamed Fish Slices
Crispy Peking Noodles
Stir Fried Vegs and Tofu
Hot and Sour Soup
Taiwan Style Fried Rice Noodle
Chung King Chili Chicken

Ming III (closed)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Lamb Beijing Style
Kid's Bear
Hakka Noodles

Chef Sun (closed)
30 Lyman Street
Recommended Dishes:
House 2 Sided Crispy Noodles

 Three Gorges III 
30 Lyman Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chilli Duck


Deli
The Bagel Bistro (closed)
72 East Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Turkey Club
Veggie Burger
Pecan Lovin's Bar
Elvis Bar

Panera Bread (chain)
600 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chocolate Chip Muffin
Lil' Lemon Bundt Cake
Avocado, Egg White and Spinach Sandwich
Hot Chocolate
Blueberry Muffin
Toasted Steak and White Cheddar
Mac and Cheese
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Turkey Chili
Spicy Take Chicken Sandwich    
Mediterranean Greens with Grains
Chicken Bacon Rancher
Mexican Street Corn Chowder
Ciabatta Cheesesteak
Lobster Roll
Tropical Green Smoothie
Italiano
New York Deli
122 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Reuben

Jersey Mike's Subs (chain)
1 Oak Street
Recommended Dishes:
Bacon Ranch Chicken Cheese Steak

Latin American
Torito Mexican Restaurant (chain)
291 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Fish Tacos
Camarones a la Crema

76 Otis Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Stack
Chicken Club Quesadilla

Taco Bell (chain)
289 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Crunchwrap Supreme

201 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Quesadilla


Thai
Pho and Thai
290 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Tomyum Noodle Soup
Slow Cooked Beef Noodle Soup
Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup
Drunken Noodles
Hot Basil


Seafood
Harry's Restaurant
149 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Three Way Combo
Hot Fudge Sundae
Calamari
Pasta Primavera
Key West Salmon Salad
Steak and Cheese Sub
Clam Chowder
Belly Plate



Breakfast
Christina's Cafe
20 South Street
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Saturday, June 20, 2026

June 20th 2026: Hiking in Southborough and Westborough

 Today, we started out with a hike at Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough, where the path we took to get to the viewpoint is shown below in pink.








Pretty nice views of the farm area.







Next, we headed to Bigelow Wildlife Refuge nearby, where the path we took from 42 Bigelow Road is shown below in pink. 

Short walk to the viewing platform here, and decent views of the wetlands here.



Our final hike for the day was at Indian Pond in Westborough, where the path we took to get to the pond is shown below in pink.
Really overgrown here though, and no real views of the pond either. 




Disappointing end to an otherwise good day of hiking in Southborough and Westborough, although the Hazelnut S'mores smoothie we got from Fresh Monkee in Westborough did make it better a little.



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Tuesday, May 5, 2026

May 5th 2026: More Quick Bites in Shrewsbury and Westborough

 Today, we started out at the Chick Fil-A in Westborough, this time getting the  Jalapeno Ranch Club,

the Chick-fil-A Cool Wrap (Sliced grilled chicken breast nestled in a fresh mix of green leaf lettuce with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tightly rolled in a flaxseed flour flat bread) and Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade (Our classic Chick-fil-A® Lemonade mixed with delicious strawberry and subtle hibiscus flavors).


Pretty good actually, the chicken being crispy.

From here, it was on to the KFC/Taco Bell in Shrewsbury,
this time getting the 5 pc Nugget Kids Meal
and the Zab's Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries.
Our final stop for the day was at Nan Xiang Express in town, this time getting the Crispy Pork Chop Noodle Soup among other things.
I must say, the standard of this place is starting to go down. Might not come back again.






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Saturday, May 2, 2026

May 2nd 2026: Junk Food in Westborough and Worcester

Today, we had a bunch of junk food, starting with the Wendy's in Westborough, getting the Jalapeno Ranch Cheeseburger

and the Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion,


then the McDonald's nearby, getting the Apple Pie and Strawberry and Creme Pie.

Next, it was the Burger King at 865 Grafton Street in Worcester,

getting the 6 pc Chicken Nuggets King Jr Meal
and the Peppercorn BLT Whopper Jr.
I think the maple bourbon burger was better.

Finally, it was Dairy Queen nearby, getting the Flamethrower
and the Hot Dog Kids Meal,
which came with a Vanilla soft serve.
With that, an end to a day of junk food in Westborough and Worcester.









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Saturday, July 26, 2025

July 26th 2025: Honeygrow, Shrewsbury and More

 Today, after checking out a few places in Worcester,

American Legion East Side Post 201,
326 Plantation Street


YMCA Fuller Family Park,
Murray Avenue and Dale Street
Old Bloomingdale School

Concordia Lutheran Church

and grabbing quick bites from the two Starbuck's locations in Westborough,
Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappucino

Baked Apple Croissant
we decided to have lunch at Honeygrow, a relatively new cafeteria style food place in Shrewsbury.


We got the Steakhouse Chopped Salad (chopped romaine, roasted steak, crispy bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions, crumbled blue cheese and croutons, served with our ranch dressing)
the Garlic Butter Shrimp (freshly made egg white noodles, roasted shrimp, snow peas, scallions, mushrooms, toasted sesame seeds, chilli crisps, and our garlic butter sauce)
and the Strawberry Shortcake (strawberries, clover honey, pound cake, chipped cream and our lemon mousse filling).
My other half did not like the taste of the processed steak, although it was not bad in my opinion. The noodles were way too salty though, although the dessert was not bad. Overall, low points for the salty noodles.



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