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Hospitality & Tourism
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Out to eat: Greater Worcester's dining scene is growing
Updated: October 25, 2021The restaurant scene in and around Worcester is growing.
Updated: October 25, 2021
Following their inaugural season, the WooSox seek to build on COVID-impacted attendance
Updated: October 25, 2021In a world of COVID-reduced expectations, the Worcester Red Sox were pleased with the home attendance in their inaugural season at Polar Park, although the baseball team wants to increase that for its second season.
Updated: October 25, 2021
Worcester Chamber, WBDC launch new Worcester economic development video
October 21, 2021The Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Worcester Business Development Corporation released on Wednesday a new economic development and recruitment video for the City of Worcester.
October 21, 2021
Central Mass. restaurant revenues dropped 11.53% in fiscal 2021
October 20, 2021Restaurant revenue in Central Mass. remained down in fiscal 2021, dropping 11.53% and showing the long-lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the hospitality industry.
October 20, 2021
WBJ webcast Wednesday to focus on restaurant & tourism recovery
October 19, 2021A free WBJ webcast slated for Wednesday morning will aim to take a look at how the restaurant, hospitality, and tourism industries are moving into recovery in the wake of coronavirus challenges.
October 19, 2021
Legislators re-pitch taxes on sugary and alcoholic drinks
October 19, 2021Former Gov. Deval Patrick tried repeatedly without success to tax soda and voters in 2010 rejected higher taxes on alcohol, but supporters of slapping new levies on sugary and alcoholic beverages testified Monday that the two policies combined could
October 19, 2021
Mass Humanities awards $91K to Central Mass. nonprofits
October 18, 2021Mass Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, has awarded a cumulative $90,508 in grants to nine Central Massachusetts organizations in an effort to support them in the face of ongoing challenges from the
October 18, 2021
Facing a labor shortage, employers in low-wage industries may be forced to raise their salaries
Updated: October 11, 2021When employers set wages, a lot of factors go into the decision. They ask themselves a variety of questions, including what they can afford, what is industry standard, what’s the market rate for the position, and, in some cases: Is this a living
Updated: October 11, 2021
Report: Maury’s Deli to close after nearly 75 years of business
October 7, 2021Maury’s Deli on Main Street in Worcester will close for good on Oct. 16 after 74 years in business, according to a social media post from someone claiming to be a representative of the owners.
October 7, 2021
Table Talk Pies new $22M Worcester headquarters completed
October 6, 2021The construction of Table Talk Pies’ new 145,000-square-foot headquarters on Gardner Street in Worcester has been completed.
October 6, 2021
Expansive Hardwick farm sold for $2.6M to Baba Sushi owner
October 6, 2021The 360-acre Great Meadowbrook Farm in Hardwick sold for $2.6 million, according to the Worcester South District Registry of Deeds. It was bought by a firm registered to five managers, one of whom is Weidong “Wilson” Wang, owner of Baba Sushi in
October 6, 2021
A day for the dead: Worcester’s Latino business community aims to bring attention to disparities laid bare by the pandemic
Updated: September 27, 2021Latino business and community leaders are working together to plan a celebration focused on highlighting the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on Latinos.
Updated: September 27, 2021
Central Mass. restaurants are hesitant about the two latest efforts to repeal the ban on Happy Hours
Updated: September 27, 2021After being banned for almost 40 years in Massachusetts, multiple attempts to reverse the state’s stance on Happy Hour have failed, but two new efforts are picking up momentum.
Updated: September 27, 2021
Q&A: Brewing on the Quabbin
Updated: September 27, 2021Lost Towns Brewing in Gilbertville, a village of Hardwick, is getting into the groove of things after first opening in 2018 and facing pandemic challenges shortly thereafter.
Updated: September 27, 2021
Leicester’s Castle Restaurant sold for $1M
September 22, 2021The 8,448-square-foot Castle Restaurant in Leicester sold for $1 million on Tuesday, according to the Worcester County Registry of Deeds.
September 22, 2021
Jam out to the WBJ 40 Under Forty playlist
September 20, 2021Songs include "Vogue" by Madonna, "Sweet Jane" by The Velvet Underground, "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison, "Whatta Man" by Salt-N-Pepa, and "All I Do Is Win" by DJ Khaled.
September 20, 2021
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