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Shvasted t1_iy9fj7g wrote

Reply to comment by thisisntmynametoday in Paying Polar Park’s debt: For the second year, underwhelming tax collections were saved by a public property sale by outb0undflight

That’s for a pretty rational and obviously well thought out reply. I agree with most of what you said. All but that The Hangover Pub had any real competition on that street. I thought that place had some of the best food I’ve had in the decade+ I’ve lived here. If it wasn’t for the spotty service I’d say best restaurant in town. What closed it? Who knows. COVID, the park, bad life choices, sickness, any of the above. But let’s all remember when we get overtly saddled with the burden of paying for this thing, it is the most expensive minor league ballpark ever built in human history! We got that going for us.

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thisisntmynametoday t1_iy9idau wrote

I think Hangover/Broth’s issues had more to do with the chaos from ownership. Whatever gains they made in their first few years were erased when the chef had to buy it and restart permitting after federal charges against the manager and owner. That’s a tough hole to dig out of twice.

I never had a good experience there. Service and food quality were highly variable. They just were not good at details and it showed everywhere. My first time visiting there, they had tequila misspelled four unique ways throughout the menus and chalkboards. That was the highlight of the night.

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your_city_councilor t1_iy9tp01 wrote

Isn't that space already leased out for a new restaurant coming in?

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thisisntmynametoday t1_iyaf0ot wrote

It is. https://www.masslive.com/dining/2022/10/ri-restaurant-blackstone-to-open-in-worcester-from-breakfast-to-late-night.html?outputType=amp

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ganduvo t1_iya95g6 wrote

Counterpoint: Hangover and Broth were my absolute least favorite restaurants in Worcester and I am not the only person who felt that way.

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outb0undflight OP t1_iyatyrc wrote

Yeah this is honestly the first time in like five years I've seen someone say anything positive about Hangover/Broth.

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guybehindawall t1_iyan7cz wrote

This is crazy to read because as soon as that place announced they were closing the entirety of Worcester jumped on the internet to say how bad they thought it sucked.

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