🔒10 Things I know about … Where Millennial professionals meet for lunch in Worcester

In 2016, AiVi Nguyen at age 31 became the youngest partner in the 105-year history of Worcester law firm Bowditch & Dewey, and she is currently the chairwoman of the board for the United Way of Central Massachusetts. She also is known by the nickname Goldfish, for her ravenous appetite.

Make no mistake, Worcester Millennials still love the time-tested mainstay restaurants that are Baby Boomer and Generation X favorites for business lunches. But, when meeting each other for lunch in or around downtown, Millennials opt for something different.

10) No-frills Worcester: Boulevard Diner

9) No-frills Worcester, plus booze: George’s Coney Island

8) Cloth napkin: Lock 50

7) Craft beer/drinks: Armsby Abbey

6) Middle Eastern: Shawarma Palace

5) Latin: Talyta's Café & Restaurant

4) Thai: Rice Violet

3) Wi-Fi: BirchTree Bread Co.

2) Universal (something for everyone): The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits

1) Personal expertise (Vietnamese): Saigon Restaurant