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Best Local Brewery
Wormtown Brewery
Worcester, www.wormtownbrewery.com
Top executives: David Fields, managing partner; Ben Roesch, brewmaster & founder
Founded: 2010
Employees: 27 full-time, 9 part-time
Read more: Wormtown Brewery partners keep their love of beer
Notable runner-up: Tree House Brewing Co.
Best Locally Owned Place to Meet for Coffee
BirchTree Bread Company*
Worcester, www.birchtreebreadcompany.com
Top executives: Owners Robert Fecteau & Avra Hoffman
Founded: 2014
Employees: 30
Hoffman and Fecteau know their concept – naturally leavened bread, espresso, sandwiches and pizza sourced from local wholesome ingredients – is not original, so they created a community space atmosphere, with live music and continuously changing artwork.
Notable runners-up: InHouse Coffee, The Queen's Cups, Brew on the Grid
Best Worcester After-Work Bar
Armsby Abbey*
Worcester, www.armsbyabbey.com
Top executive: Sarah DeVardo, assistant general manager
Founded: 2008
Employees: 45
Armsby is one of the pioneers of both the Worcester craft beer scene and its farm-to-table cuisine movement. Its success boils down to its hiring practices, where employees operate under high expectations in the multi-faceted, complex restaurant.
Notable runners-up: Boynton Restaurant & Spirits, Nick's Bar & Restaurant, Ralph's Rock Diner
Best Metrowest After-Work Bar
Tavern in the Square*
Northborough, taverninthesquare.com/northborough/info
Top executive: Stephen DeSousa, owner & CEO
Founded: 2004 (Northborough location: 2014)
Employees: 70
Offering 50 beers on tap, craft cocktails and food made from scratch, Tavern in the Square is designed with expansive bar and lounge areas for the after-work crowd and a dining room for families.
Notable runners-up: Jack's Abby beer hall, Arturo's Ristorante, Medusa Brewing Co.
Best North County After-Work Bar
Rye & Thyme American Tavern*
Leominster, www.ryeandthyme.com
Top executive: President Michael Covino
Founded: 2012
Employees: 35
Rye & Thyme uses signature menu items, atmosphere and enhanced hospitality to provide a memorable experience for guests. The tavern employees strive to demonstrate graciousness, efficiency, knowledge, professionalism and integrity in their work.
Notable runners-up: The GazBar Sports Grille, Slattery's Restaurant, Clinton's Bar & Grille
Best Blackstone Valley After-Work Bar
Hunter's Grille & Tap at The Grafton Inn
Grafton, thegraftoninnma.com
Top executive: James Hunter, owner
Founded: 2015
Employees: 25
The full-service restaurant focuses on freshly prepared comfort foods, craft cocktails, great wine and hard-to-find craft beers.
Notable runners-up: The Post Office Pub, Red Rock Grill & Bar, Gray Barn
Best Central Mass. South After-Work Bar
Cedar Street Grille*
Sturbridge, www.cedarstreetgrille.com
Top executive: Head Chef Nick Faucher
Founded: 2011
Employees: 40 (2017 figure)
Offering hand-crafted cocktails and microbrews at a cozy bar, Cedar Street provides a casual, neighborhood atmosphere with a menu featuring small plates, sliders and seasonal entrees.
Notable runners-up: Firebrands Bar & Grill, Teddy G's Pub & Grille
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