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After renovation, Ballast Kitchen & Bar opens in the former Chowder House


After renovation, Ballast Kitchen & Bar opens in the former Chowder House

QUINCY – The Chowder House has long been a West Quincy staple, known for its traditional white-tablecloth fare and New England charm. And while the eatery was popular with customers, owner Greg McDonald felt the space and concept were outdated and in need of renovation. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, he saw it as an […]

Nashville restaurant Sinema closes its doors at the end of August


Nashville restaurant Sinema closes its doors at the end of August

Quarantine Curry: Cooking Class with Sinema Chef Kyle Patterson Sinema chef Kyle Patterson shows our own columnist Brad Schmitt how to make quarantine curry. Mike Fant, Nashville Tennessean The Sinema Restaurant + Bar will close permanently at the end of August after ten years in business, the owners announced on Friday. A staple in Nashville’s […]

Places in Central Jersey should have been on the list


Places in Central Jersey should have been on the list

Best bar lists are as common as a row of packed bars on a Saturday night at your local pub. But the USA TODAY Network wanted to try something different to create its first USA TODAY Bars of the Year 2024 list, to complement our Restaurants of the Year list released earlier this year. While […]