Arsenal Project

See When the Food Trucks are Returning to the Arsenal Project

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The Arsenal Project is pleased to announce the third consecutive year of the popular weekly food truck program, Food Truck Wednesdays, kicking off May 18. Six of Boston’s best gourmet food trucks will be rolling into the center’s parking lot this spring, summer, and fall. Food Truck Wednesdays at the Arsenal Project will offer a variety of food during lunchtime, providing a convenient, fun and delicious option for those living and working in the area. “We are thrilled to return with this well-received program for a third year,” said William McQuillan, President of Boylston Properties, co-developer of the Arsenal Project. “It is our goal for the Arsenal Project to be a true hub of the Watertown community; that’s why we are so proud of the success of Food Truck Wednesdays.”

The highly visible food trucks will be in the front parking lot of the Arsenal Project from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday; look for the umbrellas and picnic tables.  The series runs from May 18th into September.

Business

New Watertown Restaurant Offers a Mix of Asian Cuisines

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Asian food lovers have a new place to dine in town, where they can satisfy cravings for both Thai food and sushi. 

J. Dee Asian Bistro opened in late March at 92 Main St., in Watertown, the spot formerly occupied by Upper Crust. Owner Tony Hongsamat said his restaurant is a combination of the food from his hometown and of food he learned to make while working for restaurants in the Boston area. “For the Thai food, we know there is a lot of Asian food around here, so we try to make our dishes more like what we have in Thailand,” Hongsamat said. One of the dishes you might not find other places is Moo Na Now, which is BBQ pork shoulder with fresh chili-and-garlic lime sauce. They also offer the traditional Thai curry dishes, as well as favorites such as Pad Thai, which comes regular or country style – as it is prepared in Thailand.

Cooking

MasterChef Holding Try Outs in Boston for Upcoming Season

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So you think you can cook? Now is your chance to prove it at the tryouts for Fox TV’s “MasterChef,” the hit show starring Gordon Ramsey. 

An open call will be held in Boston on April 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1 Ave de Lafayette in Boston. The MasterChef website has the following annoucement:

Come and meet the MasterChef Casting Team for your chance to be on the show! You MUST bring one prepared dish to be served to our food judges. You will be given 3 minutes to plate your dish at the casting call location, but there will NOT be a kitchen to cook or warm your dish up so come prepared!

Entertainment

Multicultural Cooking Class Series Kicks Off This Week

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Would you like to learn how to make some delicious and nutritious Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dishes? If so, then join us for one or more classes in this program series featuring Watertown community “chefs” who will teach you how to make some of their favorite dishes and share stories about food related traditions. Samples will be served! Come learn about Italian Cuisine: Pasta Primavera, Broccoli Salad, and Cannoli Bites

The class is on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Coolidge Street Apartments, 319 Arlington Street, Watertown. Free parking.

Food

Watertown’s Deluxe Town Diner Up for Best Brunch Spot

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Classic Watertown brunch spot Deluxe Town Diner is up for a region-wide award in a contest run by Boston.com. The following announcement sent out by Boston.com:

Deluxe Town Diner was named a finalist in the Best Brunch That Will Bring You Back to Life category of Boston Uncommon, presented by Capital One, a Boston.com reader-participation awards program that will uncover the area’s favorites in nightlife, art & culture, restaurants and innovation. Voting takes place through March 21 at Boston.com/Uncommon. There will be 40 Boston Uncommon awards 20 selected by Boston.com readers and 20 chosen by Boston.com editorial. The result will be an unparalleled guide to our city’s best hidden gems, which will appear on Boston.com on Friday, March 25.

Food

Kendall Square Chef Plans to Open New Restaurant in Watertown

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Another fine-dining spot may be heading to Watertown with chef behind Salts in Kendall Square planning to open a new restaurant in town. 

Chef Gabriel Bremer ran Salts in Cambridge until it closed prematurely after a pipe burst and destroyed the interior. The new establishment will be called La Bodega by Salts, according to an article in Boston Magazine. The restaurant will draw inspiration from the homeland of Bremer’s wife Analia Verolo, who grew up in Uruguay. It will have a focus on wine and wine culture, but also will be a place to grab a cup of coffee, Bremer told Boston Magazine. The location of the restaurant has not been announced, but Bremer said he is close to securing a location in town.

Food

Owners of Red Lentil Opening New Vegan Cafe in Watertown

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The owners of Red Lentil announced the grand opening of their new restaurant in East Watertown. Wild Rice Vegan Cafe will host a grand opening on Jan. 29-30 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 71 Elm Street. The spot was formerly occupied by Grappa. “We’re serving a $9 all-you-can-eat buffet with coffee from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.

Business

National Sandwich Chain Opening Location in Watertown Square

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A new national sandwich shop will be opening its doors soon in Watertown Square. 

Jimmy John’s will take over one of the spots in the shopping plaza where Staples used to be, at 11 Mt. Auburn St. (at the Watertown Square intersection). Jimmy John Liautaud opened his first restaurant in a converted garage in Charleston, Ill., in 1983 when he was just 19 years old. Now, the company has more than 2,400 locations in 43 states.