Dining in Downtown: New Local Favorite, Two Openings Coming This Fall
Daily Dose opened in October 2008 and has quickly become a local hotspot with its stylish yet down-to-earth atmosphere and accessible American comfort food. The restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner and is owned by Matt and JenLyn Long of nearby Fusion Restaurant & Lounge. The Hangover sandwich is one of the menu highlights with applewood-smoked bacon, turkey sausage and caramelized jalapeño and onion between thick slices of sourdough toast. Or, pay homage to the good ol’ south with traditional biscuits and gravy. In the mornings, sit back with a cup of coffee and newspaper on the restaurant’s cozy outdoor patio or toss back a few cold ones with friends later in the day before a night out on the town.
Headed by local favorite, Chef James Porter, formerly of Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar, Petite Maison will be French-themed country bistro bringing comfort to travelers with quality food at a lower price point. A compact menu – matching the size of the quaint restaurant that will only seat about 80 people – focuses on classic Gallic for lunch, dinner and brunch with highlights like beignets and chicory coffee. The restaurant is scheduled to open this summer.
The Chef’s Loft is set for the SouthBridge district and is a state-of-the-art chef’s studio that will play host to a culinary school with classes headed by renowned chefs from across the country. Whether you’re a would-be culinary professional or just a fan of good food, you can take part in the programs which will be set in a fully stocked kitchen from Viking Range Corporation. Created by Michael F. Murray who has more than 30 years of experience as a chef and chef trainer, the culinary hub will include space for private events in addition to public demonstrations for guests. The space also will be used as a set for lifestyle television shows, documentaries, commercials and more. It is scheduled to open in September 2009.
