Lets Eat!A Guide to Worcesters Many Cultural Markets

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LETS EAT! A Guide to Worcesters Many Cultural Markets

During the spring of 2014, 8th grade students at Worcester Academy undertook the project of exploring the diverse specialty markets that are within walking distance of the school. * In teams, they visited the markets featured in this guidebook, taking photographs, interviewing customers and sta, surveying grocery items and taste-testing ready-to-eat foods. Each team compiled their findings in a separate chapter, including a general overview of the market and its oerings as well as some background about the cultural group represented and a signature recipe from that culture. This guidebook is a project of the Worcester Academy Visual and Performing Arts Department.

We know that there are many more specialty markets in Worcester than appear in this publication. We consider this the first volume in the Lets Eat series, and we look forward to our students reaching further out into neighborhoods beyond our school and surrounding towns in the years to come.

Elizabeth Bowles and Eliza HaleWorcester Academy Visual and Performing Arts Department Co-chairs

* For directions to each market from Worcester Academy, please see p.46.

Volume I

Binh An Market Page 8Bay State Shawarma Page 4 Canal Grocery & Deli Page 12

Georges Bakery Page 19Doocis Deli & Italian Specialties Page 16

Golemos Market Page 22

Monrovia African Market Page 29

Miranda Bread Page 26 Palmas Bakery Page 32

Weintraubs Deli Page 39Toms International Deli Page 36 Directions from WA Page 43

If youre looking for a traditional Middle Eastern meal or shop items, visit 86 Water Street, right near Kelly Square. The Bay State Shawarma & Grill is open seven days a week. If customers want take out they can call at 508-753-6000 or 508-798-0070. There is parking directly across the street and there are also parking spots available in the rear of the restaurant.

The sta members are very warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is wonderful. There are tables and booths where you can enjoy the exceptional cuisine and Middle Eastern culture. The decorations are fluorescent colors and beautiful. The sta treat their clients with great courtesy.

Hidden in the back of the restaurant is a market stocked full with products that oer a burst of Lebanese culture! They have sweet and savory options that provide a taste of home for the Lebanese people in the area, along with newcomers and folks looking for a cultural treat. Some exotic foods that arent found in other markets include Chupa Chups and Canga, which are Lebanese candies and lollipops. A signature recipe that customers love to make from ingredients bought here is meat pie.

Customers gush about The Bay State Shawarma, saying, There are so many places around, the food here is much better. The merchandise is dierent, they serve real, Middle Eastern cuisines. Also, when asked why people should shop at his business, Hamad replied with, People come here to try new and dierent things, to experience something new. Which summarizes the cultural experience perfectly.

The Bay State Shawarma & Grill

Bay State Shawarma & Grill

Phone: (508)-753-6000 or (508)-798-0070

Address: 86 Water Street Worcester, MA 01604Website Link: http://www.baystateshawarmaandgrill.net/map.htm

Shop Hours: 8:30 am- 10:00 pm Monday- Sunday

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Not only does the Bay State Shawarma prepare authentic chicken and beef shawarma, they also sell in-store made falafels, kabobs, and kibbi. The most popular item is the

shawarma, which is an ethnic treat from the Middle East that includes

shredded beef or chicken, slow-

roasted on a rotating cooker. Falafels are fried pleasures that are made of a crushed chickpea paste paired with a pita bread tastes delightful. They are served warm and are easy to eat. Kibbi is a vegetable and

meat stued bread that is also served warm.

Tasty Treats from Bay State!

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The Pita Bread looked delightful! It was soft, fluy, floury and it will make your mouth water with every glance you steal. Packaged in fours, The Bay State Shawarma & Grill has a bountiful selection of pita bread. The aroma will remind you of standing in a bakery, inhaling the sweet smells of freshly baked breads. Pita bread is wonderful paired with the in-store prepared humus.

Damak is a long chocolate bar sold in single packages and is a filled with nuts. It comes in a square or rectangular shape, each just as delicious as the other. When you look at the Damak, you will feel this warm sensation. It is creamy and rich in chocolate. You will want to eat it and have it melt in your mouth!

The Tilda legendary rice will transport you right to the fields where it was harvested. With the pure white and speckled tans of the grains, it will make you want to reach out and grab the package. The azure tint to the container flooded with exotic silver patterns will draw you right to the original basmati rice.

This product goes along great with any Middle Eastern cuisines, especially with sweet sauces and seasoned vegetables.

When you visit Bay State Shawarma, you may see something that you think is milk, but its not! Its a yogurt drink with a thick creamy texture. If you look just a little bit closer, you will realize it is a little less

thick than yogurt, but still thicker than milk. It sounds good, and it is good! It is white like milk/vanilla yogurt and is fresh and flavorful. You will want to buy some right

there!

The Sadaf special blended tea is a tea you can make at home. It is cardamom flavor and comes in a green package with beautiful picture of a golden teapot on the front. The tea in the image is a dark crimson color and makes you want to try some right there! There are enough tea leaves that you can have a cup a day and still go for more than a month. The wonderful presentation of the tea makes it all the more intriguing.

Great Groceries at Bay State

There are so many places around, the food here is

much better. The merchandise is different, they serve real, Middle

Eastern cuisines.

~Customer

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The pattern of immigration from Syria and Lebanon was based o of a single or a few family members traveling and then their friends and families coming along to be with them. Worcester is an industrial city with a lot of jobs, which is why the first immigrants moved here. Many Lebanese and Syrian immigrants traveled to The United States between 1890 and 1920. During the 1930s there were a total of 469 Syrians living in Worcester. The hill on Wall Street used to be called Little Syria because of all the Syrian and Lebanese settlement there.

During 1989, Ayman established The Baystate Shawarma and Grill in Worcester, Massachusetts. As many Lebanese did, he immigrated during a period of violence and civil war in his country. He had family here and decided to stay, and his business has flourished since. Now managed by Aymans nephew, Hamad, the family-owned shop specializes in Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisines.

The History of Hamad

The Bay State Shawarma guidebook section was prepared by Keegan Barry, Emma Donnelly, Courtney Haley, and Dan Martin.

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If you are planning on making an authentic Asian

meal, Binh An is the perfect market for you. With unique ingredients harvested from many dierent cultures, this

store provides hundreds of people with delicacies from Vietnam, Thailand, China, and Japan. Located near

downtown Worcester, this store is easily accessible, and is

a popular place to visit. It lies in the Vietnamese neighborhood of the city. This market oers a diverse

selection of specialty items, from drinks to sauces, noodles to veggies, and fruits to desserts. Other than these delicacies, the jewels of this market are the fresh seafood,

consisting of tuna, shrimp, crab, lobster, and other choices of shellfish and fish. Everything is carefully hand-

cut, prepared right before your eyes, ready for you on the ice shelf, so you get the freshest food possible. The owner even drives up to New York every week to pick out the

best quality fish for his market. Pick out your own veggies, including leeks, lettuce, and lemongrass at the

veggies stand, too.As you walk into the store, you smell the pungent

scent of fresh seafood, mixed with the sweet aroma of

fruit, piled high in the center of the store. To the left you

can find your essential refreshment needs. As you walk

forward you will find their well known seafood and tasty meats. Once youre done there, take a right and you can

find all of your vegetable needs from leaks to lemon grass. Then when you are all done you may check out and

because of their aordability,

you will save more money than at any other store.

Binh An is a family owned market that has been around for over a decade. We are

providing for the community by being available for the

Vietnamese immigrants - and many others! says Nan, owner of the market. This

market holds many other types of food from other

cultures, so anyone is welcome here. Customers each day are beaming as they

wave hello to Nan and his family and begin shopping

for the items that remind them of where they are from. I come to this market every

day, says a customer, Its nice to be able to stop in on your way home from work.

The warm and welcoming sta will be excited to show you around the store and will definitely be there to explain what a product is. There are hundreds products

to choose from, including varieties of fruits, like dragon fruit, jack fruit, asian pears that crunched in every bite,

and bitter-sweet guava that fills you with feelings of happiness. To finish it o, a wonderful assortment of plantains, oranges, lemons, and an assortment of desserts

- the perfect accompaniment to any Vietnamese dish you cook up. The sweetcakes, chocolate crackers, and candies

will make you want to come back to this market for more. This store oers a diverse array of ingredients to remind you of home or to be adventurous and try something new. If you want to make some chicken Pho, Binh An is the place to go!

Binh An Market

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64 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604 508-798-6960

Shrimp Crackers

These little orange twists give you a sensational and tangy taste of shrimp. Packaged in a bright red bag, they draw your eye to where they hang on the shelves.

Green Tea Cookies

These golden cookies are filled with green tea flavored cream and boxed in packages of 12. Located on the shelves of endless desserts these cookies give you the sensation of sweet, herbal tea sandwiched between two crunchy biscuits.

Coconut Water

This soothing drink is perfect for anyone who wants a twist, with ripe coconut chunks floating within the colorful can. The refreshing taste of this water glides down your throat and gives you the taste of a true Vietnamese drink, popular with most customers.

Guava Candies

A handful of these small, green candies are sure to lift your spirits with their unique taste of fresh guavas. Packaged in a bag of about 30, these sweet, hard-candies explode with flavor on your tongue.

Fruit Pudding

Not pudding, not jello but both! These little cups of fun come in varieties of flavors, in including strawberry, lychee, and mango. They are liquidy and jelly-like with a slippery texture that you have never tried before. On the bottom of the cup, there are small chunks of the specific fruit flavoring the pudding. A dessert that is sure to bring a smile to anyones day.

Grocery Delicacies

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Shrimp Rolls

This spring mix of noodles, shrimp, turkey, and greens is a definite crowd-pleaser in the market. Accompanied by a rich dipping sauce of peanut butter and oyster sauce, these rolls are a Vietnamese delicacy for everyone to enjoy.

Honeycomb Pie

This very smooth, gooey pie looked more like a bees apartment more than anything else. Colored green, this pie had the delicious taste of honey, with a pudding-like consistency; a perfect end to every meal.

Green-Jello

This small treat gives o a vibrancy to anyone who comes near. This bright green jello square with artistic shavings of coconut drizzled over the top is filled with a sweet, sticky bean paste to give your taste buds a rollercoaster of decadent and chewy goodness, straight from Vietnam.

Ready-To-Eat!

Jack Fruit:

This syrupy sweet fruit is a delicacy in the Vietnamese Cuisine. With its soft and brightly colored pieces, Jackfruit is filled with flavor and juice and can be used for many dierent meals and dishes.

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Total Time:40 min

Preparation:20 minCook time:20 min

Yield:4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces rice noodles12 ounces lean beef sirloin, fat trimmedKosher salt and freshly ground pepper1 large onion, halved1 4 -inch piece ginger, unpeeled, halved3 cups low-sodium beef broth5 star anise pods1 cinnamon stick4 scallions2 jalapeno peppers, preferably red and green1/2 cup fresh cilantro2 to 4 tablespoons fish sauce1 cup fresh bean sprouts

Directions

Prepare the rice noodles as the label directs.

Meanwhile, place a large pot over high heat. Poke the meat all over with a fork to tenderize it and season with salt and pepper. Sear the meat until charred but still rare, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. Add the onion and ginger to the pot; cook about 4 minutes. Add the broth, 3 cups water, the star anise and cinnamon, reduce the heat and simmer about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, thinly slice the scallions and jalapenos (remove seeds for less heat) and tear the cilantro. Thinly slice the meat against the grain. Drain the noodles.

Add the fish sauce to the broth and boil 5 minutes. Discard the ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick. Remove and slice the onion. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls; top with the broth, beef, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts, jalapenos and onion.

A Recipe for Pho - Signature Soup of Vietnam

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The Binh An guidebook section

was prepared by Jackson Baker, Andrew Crowthers, Regina

Milkani and Riya Shankar.

The Canal Grocery and Deli

Canal Grocery and Deli

155 Millbury Street, Worcester MA,

01610

508-373-2550

The Canal Street Market and Deli can be easily overlooked because it is located at the quiet end of Millbury Street in Worcester. But, the storefront windows are plastered with bright advertising posters and there is a sign that advertises the contents and contact information of the store.

This quaint market is a wonderland of delicious aromas. When you turn to your right, you see a variety of satisfying chips and snack foods. The aisles are bursting with delicacies from floor to ceiling. The food ranges from delightful flan packages to squid seasonings. At first glance, you may be overwhelmed with the number and variety of items packed into a small space. But in reality, the food flows together nicely, and the organization of the market works well. Prices are fairly low, and the food quality is outstanding. There is an abundance of spices and Puerto Rican flavors and a plethora of regular grocery items mixed in with the Spanish culture. The staff is welcoming, and will be glad to answer some of your

questions and help you pick out the appropriate foods. When you look behind the counter, you can see staff members working hard to prepare the food. Carmen, the store owner, is happy to share some information about the history of the shop. Carmen immigrated from Puerto Rico, and opened Canal Deli in 2006. She has been working at the market ever since. Carmen makes some of the homemade hot food that she sells at the store. The customer that we interviewed told us that in 2008, he saw the store on the street, and decided to go inside. He has been coming here ever since. This particular customers favorite item to buy at the store are the drinks which range from passion fruit nectar and pineapple juice to Powerade and sodas.

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A Signature Puerto Rican Recipe: Empanadas

Empanadas can be cheese, chicken, or beef flavored.

Ingredients:Corn-Flour Tortillas

Olive Oil

Desired fillings (cheese, chicken, beef)

Step 1: Put cheese, beef, or cheese into tortilla

Step 2: Break sides together with fork

Step 3: Fry in Olive oil on Stove

Step 4: Serve

The History of The Canal Deli and Grocery

The market was built on top of an old water canal that later became a neighborhood in the earlier years of Worcester, hence the name, Canal Deli. Carmen, one of the shop owners, moved to Worcester from Puerto Rico in 2002 with her husband and son. They then opened their small but busy store in 2006 and implemented their strong sense of Puerto Rican culture.

About Puerto Rico

After World War II, there was a huge influx of internal migrants from Puerto Rico because of the job opportunities on the mainland and later, affordable and easy travel by air. By 2000, Worcesters population was about 15% hispanic, the majority of which came from Puerto Rico. If you take a walk around the neighborhood youll clearly sense the strong Spanish heritage from over 30 years visible all over the place, such as the Puerto Rican flags on Millbury Street. And when you walk into the Canal Deli you have the privilege of tasting and smelling it!

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Adobo (Spanish seasoning) : A seasoning thats used for

everything, hence the phrase All Purpose Seasoning. Its used on a variety of meats and sides like tostones (a fried plantain banana). The seasoning goes beyond the usual salt and pepper for grilling things like steak. Add this spice to anything and it is sure to give your meat a special kick.

Sweet Dulce Goya Chocolate:

Not your ordinary chocolate and used for the main purpose of hot chocolate. This might be confusing considering its formed into a big chocolate bar. But, be warned, dont eat it because your teeth could easily chip! A two person job to cook, this process will be much harder than just warming up some hot water and mixing it with some ready-to-mix cocoa powder.

Panky:

Usually found in Puerto Rico, Pankys are chocolate wafers wrapped in a glossy silver paper. Biting into the small packaged chocolate will make your mouth water as it crunches and

combines with the bottom wafer. But beware you might eat them all after trying just one!

Sofrito: Sofrito is a mixture that is shaved from a variety of peppers and other spices like oregano and cilantro. A good example of what sofrito is used for is a Puerto Rican dish called pollo guisado which is a

chicken stew. When using sofrito in this stew it allows the meat to marinate in its gravy for a more juicy bite.

Goya Salsa de Tomate: This product is simply a can of

tomato sauce that is used for nearly every Spanish dish. For example, a very popular side in Spanish food is arroz con frijoles (rice and beans), more specifically habichuelas coloradas (kidney beans). To season these beans they are covered with tomato sauce and simmer in a boiling pan until cooked.

Featured Puerto Rican Food at Canal Deli

I saw the market on the street one day and decided to go inside. Ive

been coming here every day since.

- a customer

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Ready-to-Eat Items from Canal Deli

Empanadas: Freshly cooked at Canal Deli, these delicious fried tortillas are a perfect snack or dinner! As you take a bite, the cheese melts in your mouth, making your taste buds dance. With three different flavors of cheese, beef, and chicken, theres something for everyone!

Goya Pineapple Juice: Imported from Puerto Rico, this isnt just any pineapple juice. Goya Pineapple Juice gives regular pineapple juice a run for its money. As you pour the juice into a glass and take a sip, you can almost taste the fresh ripe pineapple being squeezed. Yummy!

Plantain Chips: These chips arent your regular potato chip. Plaintain chips are fried and made from plantains. These chips are dangerously addicting. You know the old saying: you cant have just one potato chip.

I emigrated from Puerto Rico in 2002, and opened

the Canal Deli and Grocery in 2006.

- Carmen, one of the store owners The Canal Deli guidebook section

was prepared by Suzy Ewings, Ross Hamilton, Hannah Michelson

and Jack Rodman.Page 15

Doocis Deli & Italian Specialties is located more on the residential side of Worcester. It is a family owned and operated deli with great Italian food. It was established only three years ago by Jane Dooci Docimo and her family. Stepping into the market/deli, you see it is a very welcoming place and the people who work there (Janes sisters!) are very passionate at what they do. Not only do they have a great deli, Doocis has a small caf where people sit and eat with friends and family. For those who are new to or visiting Worcester, there is an Ecotarium science museum near Doocis, and the deli is a great place to grab a quick sandwich before going there. Doocis is a satisfying experience and has delicious food to offer. Once you visit, you would want to come back again and again.

When you walk into the store youll see the countertop where you check out on your right and an assortment of sweets and desserts on top of the counter. Across from the counter and register there is a shelf with some homemade pita chips made in the shop itself that are to die for. In the back of the cafe there is a refrigerator case where you can buy some authentic Italian pastas and drinks. To the right

of the freezer is the deli and where the food is all made. In the deli there are a variety of meats, cheeses, meals, subs and a lot more. Next

to the freezer and directly in front of entrance is the deli itself. The amazing foods are on display in a glass case. Behind the countertop of the display case you can see the kitchen, including the ovens, chopping board, trays and other essential utensils that help the cooks make the meals a success.

At their Italian Deli and Cafe, the Docimo family offer a vast assortment of traditional foods including lasagna, smoked sausages made in their own kitchen, subs and grinders, freshly butchered meats, cookies and sweets, and pasta made in-store. Step up to the Deli Counter where you can purchase cheeses, sausages, and other italian foods by the pound. They also make specialty foods and cater for events. Looking for sandwiches for a party? Try their 6 foot Specialty Sub piled high with all the cold cuts and and fresh vegetables you could want. Before you check out make sure to take a look inside the dessert display case featuring lots of homemade treats. They even make their own sauces which saturate their lasagnas and pastas. With so many fresh and amazing dishes to offer, make Doocis your next stop!

Doocis Deli and Italian Specialties

Doocis Deli and Italian Specialties

294 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604

(508) 797-3354

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ITALIAN SUBOne ready to eat item is

Doocis well-known Italian sub. The combination of cold meats and crisp vegetables on the fresh bread makes the sub perfect. It is definitely worth trying.

LASAGNAAnother item you will enjoy at

Doocis is the alfredo lasagna. The taste of the salty, creamy dish will dance around your taste buds as you take your first bite. What makes this dish great is that, even before you taste it, you can smell the warm aromas that will lure you to the lasagna. The dish was described as the most famous dish at Doocis. There is no argument there. When you go to Doocis, make sure you dont miss the flavorful lasagna as one of your choices.

PITA CHIPSOne classic item in the Doocis

market is their home-made lemon pepper pita chips. The lemon pepper pita chips are made in the shop itself and the staff takes pride in them. The sweet lemon and bold pepper complement each other greatly. At first you taste the cracked pepper but then

the sweet lemon rolls over your tongue in a subtle flavor to provide an amazing taste like no other. The pita chips themselves are

delightfully crunchy so every bite is an explosion of flavor.

LEMON PIESweet and sour flavors of

lemon and sugar combine perfectly in this amazing version of lemon pie. Sweet, rich, and thick, the filling rests upon a dense, crumbly crust. Gracefully topped with thin slivers of lemon, its a treat for all your senses.

Featured Ready-to-Eat Foods at Doocis

I work in the area and I come here everyday.

- Customer

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Italians started arriving in Worcester in the 1890s and settled in the Shrewsbury Street and Plantation Streets areas. They came over from Europe to Worcester because

it was a huge industrial city and many jobs were offered. One of the many work sites for the immigrants was Norton Company. It was an industrial site that made grinding wheels, owned by a Swedish

family from Worcester. The Italians met in churches and clubs and created a big community. The families resided in Worcesters famous three deckers, which was an affordable living complex. They opened small businesses such as bakeries, restaurants, and shops which some are still on Shrewsbury Street today!

The Doocis guidebook chapter was prepared by Ben Fahey, Elijah Friedman, Tara Knoblock, Pramod Metra, and Katie Yarber.

The Italian Community in Worcester

I grew up with 12 kids in my family, and now we still work together to make this

business.-Jane Dooci Docimo

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Georges Bakery is a Syrian-Lebanese market located in the heart of the Syrian-Lebanese community in Worcester. Ever since they first

opened their doors 50 years ago, they have served the people of the Grafton Street area and beyond. Its the perfect place to grab an authentic snack, such as a meat or spinach pie (which are pieces of dough that are fried and folded around meat or spinach centers.) The bakery aids local pizzerias in Worcester providing dough and bread. Their great array of goods and

variety give this market versatility.

A few doors down from their current location is the original Georges Bakery where previous generations of Georges served their customers. Their growing business came with great demands and the owners decided the store needed an upgrade and a new identity. The new environment offered many new amenities and great features. The market is just a few blocks away from Worcester Academy. It is located near other stores and community centers around Grafton Street. Georges supports many other businesses. Many of the neighborhood shoppers are Lebanese or Syrian. These patrons can embrace their culture and appreciate the quality of delicious cultural food.

Georges Bakery has a special feeling. You see piles of pita bread and Lebanese style pizzas on the counter upon entering the bakery. Walking down the aisle you see rows of grocery items to your left.On the other side of this walkway are prepared savory foods such as spanakopita and kibbeh, as well as sweets such as baklava. These delicious foods are what keeps Georges customers coming back to this amazing bakery. Come have a traditional Syrian - Lebanese experience yourself!

Georges Bakery

Georges Bakery308 Grafton Street

Worcester, MA 01604(508) 752-0762

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The sesame and herb bread was wonderfully flavorful. The breads grainy texture with the mixture of herbs was a great combination.

This fresh, savory meat of kibbeh is amazing. The kibbeh is a great dish to eat.

The thick rich dough and taste of the spinach pie was very pleasant. Spinach pies are a popular

choice of customers.

Once a small bakery with big dreams, Georges Bakery has served the Syrian-Lebanese community for over fifty years. Syrian and Lebanese traditional foods are extremely interconnected in style. Both cultures use a lot of lemon and oil within their cooking style.

In the 1850s immigration to America began for the Lebanese and Syrian. Many immigrated to Boston then later migrated west. Syrian immigrants began arriving in Worcester because of its similarity to the old country. Soon the area around Georges Bakery became known as Little Syria. Over the years these citizens have been beneficial to the prosperity of Georges Bakery.

Sampling the Prepared Foods

The Georges Bakery guidebook section was prepared by Jared Duffy, Caroline Gow, Kunashe Jeranyama and Sydney Kennedy.

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Among the various items in the shop, five items that

stood out to us were the kefir cheese, fava beans,

Najjar, Baklava, and tons of olives mixed with lemon.

All of these items authentically reflect the Lebanese

and Syrian cultures.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, rice, garlic powder, allspice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon, and set aside.

Rinse grape leaves several times. If the leaves are small, leave them intact, but cut out the large center vein. If the leaves are large, cut them in half vertically, cutting out the large vein in the process. Place a small amount of the ground meat mixture at the end of each leaf. Roll up egg-roll style.

Pour the oil into the bottom of a large Dutch oven. Lay the chops over the oil. Lay the tomato slices over the chops.

Place the stuffed grape leaves seam-side down on top of the chops. Pack the leaves tightly and begin a second layer when necessary. Place whole garlic

cloves randomly between the rolled leaves; plenty of garlic on each layer.

When you are done stacking, pour the lemon juice over the leaves, and add water to the pot to about 2-inches above the rolled leaves. To prevent the leaves from unrolling during cooking, place a plate on top of the stack of leaves and place a heavy object on top of the plate.

Simmer the leaves over low heat for about 2 hours.Invert the entire Dutch oven into a large platter

with high sides (i.e. a 12-inch round cake pan). Or, remove the leaves from the pot with tongs. Serve rustic style, with plenty of Arabic bread on which to spread the garlic!

Lebanese Style Stuffed Grape Leaves

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Ingredients1 pound ground beef3/4 cup uncooked white rice1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons allspice1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 jar grape leaves, or about 50 fresh grape leaves1/4 cup olive oil1 pound pork or lamb chops1 tomato, sliced1/2 cup lemon juice40 garlic cloves

Golemos has been a family

owned Polish market in service since 1986.

The Golemo family has also been active in

other businesses in the area, like a video

store, travel agency and a laundromat. This

family owned market has been through a lot

in the past 28 years. It has been passed on

for a couple of generations. The store is very

busy during the holidays , especially

Christmas and Easter.

Polish families

can buy

traditional

pirogues or

ingredients to

make the

famous

swieconka

basket; a

traditional

basket filled

with treats that is

blessed by the priest on Easter. Everyday,

customers come into the market to buy

ingredients that they can use everyday to

cook traditional Polish foods.

Golemos has any and every

Polish delicacy you can think of. From meat

behind the counter to Polish Nutella, the

shop is packed with delicious food. As soon

as you walk in, you see a huge deli case that

stretches across the right wall. You can

smell the pungent salami .The whole left

side of the market is packed with shelves of

Polish foods and American foods. The large

variety of juices, sodas, and teas is endless.

Dariusz, the owner of Golemos, says his

favorite item in the store are all of the

sweets. Golemos has rows and rows of

chocolate and candy. Many of their popular

items are canned items, such as

mushrooms, noodles, and sauces. There is a

big refrigerator in the back of the market

that contains a variety of Polish yogurts and

dried seafood.

Although Golemos has a variety of

grocery items, most

customers include

the meat section in

their visit. The most

sold/ famous item in

the store lives in the

deli section: the

regular Kielbasa, a

white sausage that

is imported directly

from Poland. The

line at the counter is

very busy! They carry

all types of fresh Polish meat. But, what is a

nice meal without something to drink?

Golemos has lots of drinks to quench your

thirst. One of the many choices is a Nectar

juice. It comes in big jugs, but you can also

get drinks in glass bottles. Apple lemon

mint or Jablko Arbuz, an apple and

watermelon juice, are a few of the many

fantastic flavored beverages they oer.

Golemos is the place for all your Polish

food needs!

Golemos Market43 Millbury StreetWorcester, MA 01610 508- 756-0086

Golemos Market

A good appetite needs no sauce. -Polish Saying

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There are many dierent and unusual Polish foods that you

can find in Golemos. This includes Podgrzybek

(mushrooms), Blackcurrant Nectar de Cassis (black-currant

juice), Sekacz (Polish cake), Herbatka Owocowa Owoce

Lasu (herbal tea), and Kurczak Lagodny (Polish chicken

soup). There are several other foods and Polish delicacies

that can be found in the market.

The Kosarz Chocolate candies, are small and

round m&m like candies that are stued

with crunchy coconut shavings. These

chocolate candies are super sweet and are sure

to satisfy any sweet tooth. Another item that

will satisfy you is the juice selection. The juice

comes in many flavors. Some of these flavors

are apple lemon mint and Jablko Arbuz,

which tastes like watermelon, with a hint of

apple. It is smooth on your tongue. The last

item sampled was another sweet tooth

product - Kinder Chocolate. This confection

features a mix of milk chocolate and white

chocolate for variety. The cocoa and milk

chocolate smell is delicious, and its creamy

smooth texture is sure to get your mouth

watering.

Sampling Ready-to-Eat Foods

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Polish communities started in Worcester, Massachusetts in the late 1870s. Many German, Russians, and Poles came to America from their homelands at this time. Poles came to America in hope to find better jobs in the industries of Central Massachusetts. These people brought their dierent foods, traditions, and beliefs.

The Polish influenced Worcester and many cities around it. When the Polish came, Catholic Polish churches opened along with many Polish markets. Some of the Polish churches still exist, for example, Our Lady of Czestochowa on Ward Street in Worcester.

Worcesters Polish Community

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Ingredients:Original recipe makes 60 pierogies

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons butter,

melted 2 cups sour cream 2 eggs 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 baking potatoes, peeled

and cubed 1 cup shredded Cheddar

cheese 2 tablespoons processed

cheese sauce onion salt to taste salt and pepper to taste

Directions: Prep: 2 hours Ready in: 2 hours

1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour until well blended. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.

3. Separate the pierogi dough into two balls. Roll out one piece at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin

enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, pierogi cutter, or a glass. Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center. Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges. Place pierogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.

4.To cook pierogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop pierogies in one at a time. They are done when they float to the top. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy! Remove with a slotted spoon ingredients.

Grandmas Famous Pierogis

The Golemos Market guidebook

section was prepared by Mckenzie Fahey, McKenna Gray, Courtney Mili,

and Tea Qatipi.

Miranda Bread, a small confectionery, is a spectacular bakery with a variety of Brazilian foods and drinks. It has been open since 2002. Since then, the store has attracted many visitors along with people familiar to the area. When you take your first step in the bakery, youre smacked with the smell of freshly baked bread. You can hear people talking loudly and crunching on their foods. A regular customer named Barbara says, Miranda Bread is Worcesters best kept secret. Excellent coee, delicious Brazilian food and baked goods, and most importantly warm and friendly sta who always make you feel so comfortable and at home.

Miranda Bread started out as one mans ambition and became his accomplishment. The store owner, Ernando Castro, came to America from Brazil when he was 20 years old. He had not known any English at the time, did not go to school in America, and learned English from watching television. He has raised a family here in Massachusetts. He opened Miranda Bread to improve his life and the lives of others. Ernando stated, I love working here and my favorite part is seeing the people happy. When asked if he would change anything in his life, he

responded with, The only thing I regret is not going to school. I wish I had gone to school in America to learn more.

The inside of Miranda Bread looks fantastic. When you walk in, on the right is a refrigerator with many drinks, desserts and parfaits. On the left, there are multiple tables and chairs. So not only can you find great and interesting Brazilian foods at the shop, you can also sit down to eat there. When you walk in the front, there is a stand with many dierent Brazilian foods. There is also a display case that has dierent types of chocolates and cookies on it.

Miranda Bread is located in Worcesters Italian neighborhood. It

is an excellent bakery and the workers strive to assist you. Overall, Miranda Bread is an outstanding and impressive bakery to visit. Miranda Bread has two locations, one on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester, MA and the other on Washington Street in Stoughton MA.

Miranda Bread

Miranda Bread:140 shrewsbury

StreetWorcester, MA 01604

508-791-2030

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Miranda Bread Specialties

Miranda Bread is a typical Brazilian bakery. Its not a place where you are going to do your weekly shopping, but it is a place to find just the right thing for a special occasion. Their chocolate cake tastes like Nutella and the rest of the cake tastes very fluy and light. Another favored item is the chocolate; the store has many dierent types of chocolates. For example, they sell Garoto chocolate which is a type of creamy and soft Brazilian chocolate. Be sure to try the vanilla cake with coconut shavings on top. It tastes like a coconut doughnut and smells amazing. The bread is one of the most popular attractions; it is very alluring. The bread is also very delicious and enjoyable. Its crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. Another popular grocery item is the apple pie. Its baked with cinnamon, apples, dough, and milk. The pie is very warm and crisp and a great dessert.

Miranda Bread has a variety of traditional Brazilian foods. For example, one of the most popular dishes is called po de queijo, which is cheese baked into a circle shaped bread. The cheese balls were crunchy on the outside yet soft on the inside. When you bite into the snack, it is like an explosion of warm and sweet goodness. With it, a cashew drink that

is absolutely delicious might be served. There is also a dish that contains cream on the inside and is layered with coconut. It is very captivating. Tasting the coconut dish is like a burst of delectable and sweet coconut heaven. Rice pudding is also a favorite snack. It is made with lemon rind, eggs, sugar, and milk with cinnamon sprinkled on top. The pudding is warm and chewy. Ultimately, the food is scrumptious!

Brazilian Culture In Central Massachusetts

Although there is not an extensive Brazilian culture in Worcester, there is a Brazilian population spread out in towns such as Northboro, Marlboro, and Shrewsbury. They come together through churches in Worcester and share their stories about their dierent experiences. Many Brazilians come to the United States to focus on their financial objectives. They come for better paying jobs and send money back home to their families that reside in Brazil. They either return to Brazil or stay in America and live their lives here.

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How to Make Po de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)Makes approximately 2 dozen pus

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon salt2 cups (10 ounces) tapioca flour or sour cassava flour2 eggs1 - 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese

Equipment

2-quart saucepan Long-handled spoonStanding mixer with paddle attachment (or mixing bowl and elbow grease)

InstructionsPreheat the oven to 450F. Line a baking pan with parchment and set aside.

1. Boil the Milk and Oil: Combine the milk, oil, and salt in the saucepan, and whisking occasionally, bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat. Remove from heat as soon as you see big bubbles coming through the milk.

2. Add the Tapioca Flour: Add all of the tapioca flour to the saucepan and stir until you see no more dry tapioca flour. The dough will be grainy and gelatinous at this point.

3. Cool the Dough: Transfer the dough to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. (Alternatively, you can do the next few steps by hand. Be prepared for a work-out.) Beat the dough for a few minutes at medium speed until it smooths out and has cooled enough that you can hold your finger against the dough for several seconds.

4. Beat in the Eggs: Whisk the eggs together in a small bowl. With the mixer on medium, beat the eggs into the dough in two additions. Wait until the first addition has been fully incorporated into the dough before adding the second. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

5. Beat in the Cheese: With the mixer on medium, beat in the cheese until fully incorporated. The resulting dough will be very sticky, stretchy, and soft with a consistency between cake batter and cooke dough.

6. Portion the Pus: Using an ice cream scoop, a tablespoon measure, or a dinner spoon, scoop rounded portions of the dough into mounds on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Space the mounds an inch or two apart. Dip your scoop in water to prevent sticking.

7. Bake the Pus: Transfer the sheet with the pus to the oven and immediately turn down the heat to 350F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the pus have pued, the outsides are dry, and they are just starting to color. Cool briefly and eat. Leftover pus can be kept in an airtight container for up to a week and re-crisped in a warm oven or toaster oven.

The Miranda Bread guidebook section was prepared by Jake Drapkin, Max Levenson, Caitlin McNamara, Anastasia Parafestas and Trevor Schierdecker.

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This tiny market is nestled into a busy street corner on

Grafton Hill of Worcester. Upon entering Monrovia Market, the

musky smell of vegetables and grain will flood your nostrils. On

the ground is a pile of cassava, the signature food of the tropics.

A cassava looks like an oblong potato, and is a good source of

carbohydrates. Half a billion

people depend on cassava to

survive. The man behind the

counter has a booming laugh

and a kind face.He will

answer any questions you may have, no matter how crowded his

small store is. The store is eciently

parceled into several sections. In the back there are frozen meats,

goat, crab, fish. There is also a separate freezer of dried meats,

including chicken and fish. To the right there are seeds available

and dried shrimp. Mullet, a grain, and cassava powder, also

make their home in that aisle. The front half of the middle row

and the front wall of the store is devoted to local movies, the back

half is occupied by sauces, spices, and seasoning. The far left row

holds frozen vegetables, more sauces, ramen noodles and other

staples. Near the counter bread and cassava are available. There

is also a small selection of medication. The store is easy to

navigate, and has good

prices.Monrovian

Market has been open

for the past five years,

and is now located on

Grafton St. In such a short amount of time Monrovian

Market has given back to their community greatly. Every

Monday, the store donates 500 juice boxes to the schools around

Grafton Hill.

Monrovia African Market315 Grafton Street

Worcester, MA 01604508-579-4803

monroviaafricanmarket.com

Monrovia African Market

Everything in here is good.

- Customer

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Around the store lie many exotic foods. The butter bread is flavored with butter, and is both soft and flavorful. The roasted corn is crunchy and salty. The gari cake has a pleasantly hard texture and sweet taste. Its a mix of cassava powder, peanuts, and sugar. As you might imagine, its amazing. According to the shop owner, Gari will keep for three years, without need of refrigeration or covering. Many tropical nations depend on stocks of Gari during the dry season. The shop sells many dierent types of authentic Monrovian food. Life in Africa is centered around preserved food, and many African cultures have become masters at drying and storing meat and fish. Dried chicken and fish are readily available, as well as conventional, non-dried meats.Multitudes of African sauces and seasonings are available in abundance. Palm and cassava oil are very popular cooking agents, and are consumed in large amounts. Vegetables like broccoli, cassava, egg-plant, carrots, and peas are available frozen or thawed, and are used in many classical African dishes.

Monrovia Market has been open for the past five years. The store is run by a nice man named Peter and his wife

Jeneba, a Liberian couple. They named their market after the most populous city in Liberia, the nations capital Monrovia.

Monrovia was named after U.S. President Monroe, who was a large supporter of sending freed slaves back to Liberia. In

more recent times, Liberia was troubled by civil wars and turmoil in the government. There were two separate wars, the first

war lasting from 1989-1996, and the second from 1999-2003. During this time, many people left Liberia and came to America.

In 2012, the new president of Liberia came to visit Central Massachusetts, in celebration of 9 years of peace after

the long period of struggle. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf came to Worcester because Central Massachusetts has one of the

largest populations of Liberians in the United States, over 2,000 people to be exact. They find a taste of home when they

shop at Monrovia Market, shopping for items like cassava, that when dried to a powdery extract is called tapioca. Its

fermented, flaky version is named gari. These are among the staple foods of Liberia.

More About Monrovia

West African Foods at Monrovia Market

Cassava Leaves Stew

Here a simple recipe for cassava leaves.Serves: 4Preparation time:25 minutesCooking time:60-80 minutes

Ingredients: 300g cassava leaves, pounded 300g beef (or other meat), wash and cut into cubed 3-4 tablespoons of peanut butter 200 ml palm oil 1 fish, any of your choice (tilapia or mackerel) 2 onions, finely chopped 3 fresh okra, finely chopped Hot or chili Pepper, to taste 2 bouillon cubes (or Maggi cubes) 2 tablespoons crayfish, ground 4 cups water (1l) Salt, to taste

Instructions:

Step 1:In a cooking pot, add the meat, fish, salt and 2 cups of water. Then bring it to boil for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked. When the fish is done, remove it from the pot. Let it cool down and remove the bones from fish and set aside.

Step 2:Add the cassava leaves in the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes and add another cup of water and peanut butter in the sauce.

Step 3:Pour the palm oil in the sauce and add onion, chili pepper and bouillon cubes. Then simmer for 30 minutes on medium heat. You will need to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from burning

Step 4:Return the fish in the pot and salt to taste.

Step 5:Add the crayfish and okra. Stir well and cook for 15 minutes. Do not forget to stir occasionally until done.When your stew is ready, you can serve it with rice and enjoy!!

The Monrovia Market guidebook section was prepared by Julia Blum, Lily Chi, Peter Gaudette, and James Topa

In Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea this stew is part of meals almost every day. Cassava leaves stew is also called Saka Saka or

Pondu. It can be made with peanut butter or coconut milk.

Variations:You can substitute half of the water with coconut milk if you wish to

vary this recipe.

Adding the peanut butter is totally optional. Many people do not add it,

but many love it in the sauce.

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You might overlook Palmass plain brick building if you were just walking by, but once you enter, you will be surprised. This quaint, Italian caf, located in Rice Square, is just the place to go for a sandwich, a pastry or a coee. By late morning, Palmas Bakery is as busy as a beehive.

When you first step in you see a large olive bar, with a variety of black olives, green olives, grape leaves and peppers. Behind the counters are freshly made pastries, that make your stomach growl louder than a tiger. Whoopie pies, apple turnovers, cannolis, cheese cake, and lobster tails, you name it they got it. Next to that counter is a meat selection, imported from all over the world.

Lining the walls are refrigerators filled with milk, cheeses, salamis and pepperonis. Keep going to the right and there's a passageway full of pasta ingredients all imported from Calabria, Italy. Finally, through the pasta hallway

there is cozy little place for eating, with tables, chairs, and a TV.

Palmas Bakery and

caf is a hidden treasure. The busy little corner it is located on is just an everyday place. But once you enter the threshold, it is like you are truly teleported to Italy. The customers are loyal and they all love Palmas. If you are in the area, you should definitely check it out.

Palmas Bakery and Caf Sorrento

Palmas Bakery & Cafe Sorrento

3B Rice SquareWorcester MA 01604

508-798-9942 www.palmasbakery.com

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The Italian and grilled chicken sandwiches are mouthwatering and delicious. Each one has a signature taste with savory flavor and delightful texture. Both come loaded with vegetables of your choice, including hot peppers. The meat has great flavor. The Italian had pepperoni bursting with flavor and spice, with great texture and feel in your mouth. The hot peppers add a delightful sense of panic to your meal, as well as a gallon of water, or your beverage of choice, in your body. The bread is flaky and buttery, adding a finishing touch to your

delicious meal. The chicken has a milky texture, almost a melt-in- your mouth sensation. The mayonnaise was also creamy, and had a great, white look to it. The cream horns were absolutely delicious pastries. The flaky dough holding the overflowing cream melts right on your tongue. There is delicious chocolate drizzled on the top with sprinkles. Inside the tasty flaky horn is the cream. This heavenly filling is exquisite. The cream-filled delight is a scrumptious item everyone should get.

And dont forget the apple turnovers. This apple turnover is a delicacy that makes Palmas so memorable . You can feel the sweetness of the apples flow in your mouth as you take each bite of this wonderful delicacy. The flaky dough adds a crunchy feel to your food. Relax and enjoy!

Treats to Try at Palmas

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Palmas Cultural Background

Great Grocery Items

Although Palmas Bakery is not the type of place to do all of your grocery shopping, they do have a great selection of Italian foods used in dierent recipes. They have every type of pasta you could imagine, imported from Calabria, Italy.They have a large self-serve bar with a huge variety of olives.

Palmas has such a large selection of imported cheeses: provolone, crotonese, sardo, fresh ricotta and so many more.In addition to the bakery, they oer a large variety of meats. Just to name a few, they have Imported, Parma, Proscuitto, and Smoked Prosciutto Speck.

There is a lot of culture surrounding Palmas Bakery. Although Palmas serves an Italian cuisine, the heritage of the current owner roots into Albania. She talked about how her family moved back and forth from Albania in the late 1800s. Her grandfather moved back to Albania for family reasons. However, when WWII struck, they couldnt come back to US until later years. The bakery opened in October 1979 and it has been at its current location for 18 years. Palmas bakery has been passed down from generation to generation and now Sal, Rocco and Armando carry on the tradition of Calabrese style Italian food. There were many problems that caused immigration from Europe to the USA such as natural disasters, poverty, and overpopulation and weather-related issues. The state census figures in 1895 says that out of 32,000 Worcester residents, one third were foreigners. At this time, there was a huge influx of Italians as well as Greeks and Albanians. Many of these immigrants settled on Shrewsbury and Plantation Streets in Worcester. Plantation Street runs right into Rice Square, which would have made Palmas a popular restaurant for Italians in the earlier centuries.

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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

A crunchy, coee time delight. Great with warm drinks and a cozy chat with friends. Recipe makes 3 dozen cookies.

1/4 cup light olive oil

3/4 cup white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoon almond extract

2 eggs

3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups pistachio nuts

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the eggs. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually stir into egg mixture. Mix in cranberries and nuts by hand.

3. Divide dough in half. Form two logs (12x2 inches) on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Dough may be sticky; wet hands with cool water to handle dough more easily.

4. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until logs are light brown. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool for 10 minutes. Reduce oven heat to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

5. Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thick slices. Lay on sides on parchment covered cookie sheet.

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Palmass has many varieties of biscotti, typical Italian twice-baked cookies also known as cantuccini.

The Palmas Bakery guidebook section was prepared by Snigdha Allaparthi, Andrew Deng. Maggie Reiter and Cyrus Salmassi.

Toms International Deli is located on 52 Millbury Street in Worcester. It has a vast quantity of dierent cuisines, but mainly European. With their positive reviews on the internet, Toms is a growing business.

When you step foot into Toms International Deli, the first thing that will catch your eye are the dierent kinds of smoked meats and sausages, including Polish, German, American,

Hungarian, and Jewish. As you walk down the aisle you pass all sorts of pastries, candies, and foods from many

dierent cultures. When you get to the back of the store you come upon tables of all sorts of pickles and herring. At Toms International Deli, they are known for their delicious pickles. They have an astronomical selection such as New York Dill, Garlic, and Sour included in their pickle and herring bar. All of these foods in the back are weighed and charged for by the

pound. Toms International Deli has a wide variety of food which you cannot find anywhere else.

Not only does this market fulfill your needs with their store-made deli, but they also are available for take out and delivery. Although you have that option, the delis bright atmosphere is the perfect location for you to hang out and enjoy your purchased items. There are even tables and chairs where you can sit down for a sub.

Toms International Deli

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Toms International Deli 52 Millbury St, Worcester,

MA 01610

Phone: 508 755-7295

A Short History of Toms International Deli Millbury Street and Water Street have traditionally been lined by shops of dierent immigrant communities in Worcester. The dierent cultures including Poles, Germans, Lithuanians, Jews and other European immigrants, encouraged TomsInternational Deli to exist. Many people were in search of foods that reminded them of their homeland, so a man named Thomas Haddad created Toms International Delicatessen. His business ran a good 37 years until 2006 when a Polish family from Boston bought the establishment. They kept the name and ran the deli until 2008 when Darek and Iwona Gago purchased Toms International Deli. In 2010 they relocated to 52 Millbury Street, about 500 yards away from the original location, and the Gagos continue to own and operate it as a family business.

Treats to Eat at Toms

Toms is well-known for their wonderful pickle bar, but they also oer many other excellent foods. In the refrigerated glass cases and behind the counter you will see lots of fresh meats, sausages and cold cuts, ranging from salamis to hams and all the types of meat you will

love. If you are a vegetarian, Toms has food for you too. Try the store-made soups and the delicious potato pancakes! There are many dierent types of cheeses too, to buy by the

slice or the chunk. They have frozen foods as well if you need something out of season. For your sweet tooth you will find a variety of pastries, freshly-made as well as packaged and imported. The cream-filled croissants (sold in packages of four) are yummy! Best of all is a whole shelf of candy in the middle of the store. It is huge! There are so many dierent types and flavors! There are gummy candies and crunchy ones too. And dont miss the extensive collection of imported chocolates and packaged nuts.

Candies to pastas, pickles, olives, sausages, all of these are oered on their shelves. - a customer

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Ingredients

8-10 small pickling cucumbers (about 3pounds/1.5kg)

2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar

2 cups (500 mL) water

2 tablespoons (25 mL) pickling salt

4 heads fresh dill or 4 teaspoons dill seeds (20 mL)

4 small cloves garlic

Prepare

1. Cut a thin slice from the ends of each cucumber

2. Meanwhile, combine vinegar,

water, and salt in a saucepan and

bring to a boil.

3. Remove hot jars from canner.

Place 1 head fresh dill or 1 tsp (5 mL)

dill seeds and 1 clove garlic into each

jar; pack in cucumbers. Pour boiling

vinegar mixture over cucumbers to

within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of rim (head

space). Process 10 minutes for pint

(500 mL) jars and 15 minutes for

quart (1 L) jars as directed for

Tip:

Garlic may turn blue or green in the

jar. Nothing to be alarmed about, it

is only the eect of the acid on the

natural pigments in the garlic.

Dill Pickle Recipe

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The Toms International Deli guidebook section was prepared by Amanda LaCoy, Duncan Lavine, Ilyana Stuart and Gunnar Siegel.

Weintraubs is nestled on one of the seven hills of Worcester, right in the heart of a region rich in bakeries and small markets. You will see the small neon sign hanging on the front of the building, located on 126 Water Street, and the poster advertising it on Harding Street. You can leave your car in a large parking lot next to the building. Simply walk right in and be served the meal of your life!Weintraubs claim to fame is its Pastrami from Hebrew National. They also carry a variety of fresh meats and related products. Their sour pickles are loved, along with their selection of sour tomatoes and small salads. But the focus of the market is its wonderful meat; from pastrami to bologna, to cow tongue and Knishes (a dumpling of dough that is stuffed with a filling and baked or fried). Weintraubs is not just a deli, it is also a wonderful restaurant that has plenty of seating and service.

The waiters and waitresses are kind and very happy to talk to you and help you with anything you need. The chef works wonders in the kitchen and even helps cook some of the meats in the deli, like the corned beef.

Weintraubs is an awesome place for you to go if

you're a food lover. They are a Kosher restaurant and carry much traditional Jewish food! The food is delicious and the service is great. Any

and all questions we asked were answered without hesitation. They are kind and attend to their customers. Its a great place to go for lunch, dinner, or just on your free time! We will see you there! Weintraubs Delicatessen126 Water StWorcester, MA 01604Phone: (508) 756-7870

Weintraubs Delicatessen

The famous deli of Worcester!Its Legendary!-Todd, a Weintraubs customer

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Delicious Grocery Items

Knackwurst- a type of sausage that is boiled wurst and stuffed with ground veal, ground pork, and fresh garlic.

Sour Tomatoes- Sour Tomatoes are soaked in a mixture of vinegar, much in the same way a pickle is soured. The brine penetrates the tomatoes.

Big Chunk of Halva: A Middle-Eastern confection made of sesame flour and

Kosher Antipasto Salad: Chopped liver tuna salad and hard salami

Matzo Ball Soup- Matzo balls are an Ashkenazi Jewish soup dumpling made from a mixture of matzo meal, eggs, water, and a fatty substance, such as oil, margarine, or chicken fat. Matzah balls are traditionally served in chicken soup.

Pre-prepared Foods

The cow tongue tastes like pastrami. It is delicious. The cow tongue and all of the other meats are sliced to order in the market. Chicken knishes are dumplings of

dough that are stuffed with chicken. They melt in the mouth.

Potato knishes are dumplings of sourdough with potatoes inside.

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Ingredients: 4 soft matzo balls 1 cup matzo meal 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons oil or 4 tablespoons melte

d schmaltz (fat)

2 teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons water or 4 tablespoons b

roth

baking powder 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional)

1 teaspoon dill weed (optional)

1/2 teaspoon pepper (optional)

Directions:1) Follow these instructions carefully.2) Measure and mix dry ingredients into a bowl.3) Individually break the eggs into a clear glass, discarding any with blood spots, and then pour into a second bowl.4) Add oil or schmaltz (and water or broth for firm matzo balls) to the eggs and stir gently with a fork until the yolks are broken and the oil just mixed.5) Pour egg mixture into the dry mixture and gently mix with the fork.6) DO NOT OVER MIX.7) Treat it like a muffin mixture; if you over mix they will be tough.8) Place in the fridge for 1 hour.

9) Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil on the stove.10) After matzo ball mix has set, gently remove teaspoon fulls of the batter and roll into 1-2" balls and drop into the water.11) When all the balls are in the water leave it to boil until all the balls float to the top, then lower the temperature to a rolling simmer for 40 minutes and your matzo balls will be ready.12) DO NOT STIR AT ANY TIME.13) The matzo balls may be removed from the water with a slotted spoon and served in soup, with a stew, as a side dish with gravy or placed on a cookie sheet and frozen covered for a later use.

MATZO BALL RECIPE

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The very first Jewish immigrants came to Worcester during the American Revolution in the late 1700s. Jews began coming to Worcester in larger numbers from Eastern Europe in 1870. Worcesters east side was home to many Jewish immigrants. The Shaarai Torah synagogue was erected on Providence Street in 1906 . Weintraubs Delicatessen began selling specially prepared Kosher foods to cater to the Jewish population in the area. The

Jewish population gradually moved to the west side of the city, but Weintraubs continued serving the local Jewish population in the heart of Worcester with its wonderful cuisine.

Cultural Background

The Weintraubs Delicatessen guidebook section was prepared by Georgianna Angelis, Sebastian Ortiz, John Pietro. and Lane Szczygiel.

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BAY STATE SHAWARMA & GRILL 96 Water Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 753-6000

0.4 miles, 6 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (0.1 mi). Turn left onto Harrison St (0.2 mi). Turn right onto Water St. Destination will be on the left.

BINH AN MARKET 64 Green Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 798-6960

0.6 miles, 10 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (0.1 mi). Turn left onto Harrison St (0.3 mi). Turn right onto Green St. Destination will be on the right.

CANAL GROCERY AND DELI 155 Millbury Street, Worcester MA 01610 (508) 373 2550

0.5 miles, 9 minutes. Head south on Providence St toward Pattison St (312 ft). Turn right onto Dorchester St (0.3 mi.) Turn left onto Ward St (427 ft). Turn right onto Endicott St (459 ft). Turn right onto Millbury St. Destination is on the right.

DOOCIS DELI AND ITALIAN SPECIALTIES294 Hamilton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 797-3354

1.4 miles, 28 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (292 ft). Turn right onto Aetna St (0.3 mi). Turn left onto Cutler St (0.2 mi). Turn right onto Grafton St (0.1 mi). Grafton Street turns slightly left and becomes Hamilton Street (0.8 mi). Destination will be on the right.

GEORGES BAKERY 308 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 752-0762

0.6 miles, 10 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (292 ft). Turn right onto Aetna St (0.3 mi). Turn left onto Cutler St (0.2 mi). Destination will be at the corner of Cutler and Grafton Streets, on the right.

GOLEMOS MARKET 43 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 756-0086

0.8 miles, 14 minutes. Head south on Providence St toward Pattison St (312 ft). Turn right onto Dorchester St (0.3 mi.) Turn left onto Ward St (427 ft). Turn right onto Endicott St (459 ft). Turn right onto Millbury St. Destination is on the right (0.2 mi). (Note: these directions bypass Kelley Square)

MIRANDA BREAD 140 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 791-2030

1.2 miles, 22 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (0.3 mi). Turn right onto Waverly St (0.1 mi). Turn left onto Grafton St (0.1 mi). Turn right to stay on Grafton St (0.2 mi). At trac circle, take first exit Turn right onto Shrewsbury St (0.2 mi). Slight left to stay on Shrewsbury St (0.2 mi). Destination will be on the left.

MONROVIA AFRICAN MARKET 315 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 579-4803

0.6 miles, 11 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (292 ft). Turn right onto Aetna St (0.3 mi). Turn left onto Cutler St (0.2 mi). Turn right onto Grafton St (171 ft). Destination will be on the left.

Directions from Worcester Academy

PALMAS BAKERY & CAFEWorcester, MA 01604 (508) 798-9942

0.7 miles, 13 minutes. Head south on Providence St toward Pattison St (312 ft). Turn left onto Dorchester St (0.5 m). Turn right onto Grafton St (0.1 mi). Turn right onto Acton St (59 ft). Destination will be on the left.

TOMS INTERNATIONAL DELI & CATERING52 Millbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610 (508) 755-7295

0.8 miles, 14 minutes. Head south on Providence St toward Pattison St (312 ft). Turn right onto Dorchester St (0.3 mi.) Turn left onto Ward St (427 ft). Turn right onto Endicott St (459 ft). Turn right onto Millbury St (0.2 mi). Destination is on the left. (Note: these directions bypass Kelley Square)

WEINTRAUBS JEWISH DELICATESSEN & RESTAURANT126 Water Street, Worcester, MA 01604 (508) 756-7870

0.4 miles, 8 minutes. Head north on Providence St toward Aetna St (0.1 mi). Turn left on Harrison St (0.2 mi). Turn left onto Water St (295 ft). Destination will be on the right.

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