MxFoodLover t1_j87cttb wrote on February 12, 2023 at 4:36 AM

So I moved to Worcester about 10 years ago from the West Coast. Not the same as Texas, but hear me out on a few things:

If you’re BIPOC, be prepared for a lot of awkward interactions with white people here. They mean well. Edit: for context, due to the history of New England, I later learned that a lot of white people here simply grew up never interacting with people different from them ethnically.

I’m assuming you’re used to good food in Texas. Just know you can’t always trust Google reviews. People will rave about a place here, and the food can be super underwhelming especially when the food has been died down or stripped of authenticity to cater to the demographics here.

Also, get a good coat!

praisethedollar t1_j87kefh wrote on February 12, 2023 at 5:52 AM

Good call on the food. New to Mass, and the watered down ethnic food is a serious buzz kill. But, good middle eastern and pho options at least. Probably more, but I don’t get out much.

InnerRoll9882 t1_j8almsp wrote on February 12, 2023 at 10:10 PM

I think this is a huge problem about food for transplants. Do not expect the ethnic food you are used to. Mass does other ethnic foods really well. While there are none in Worcester check around for Portuguese restaurants (most will specialize in Azorean cuisine), there are plenty of different African restaurants here, Jamaican in Mass is so good, Puerto Rican and Dominican food is crazy good here in Worcester. There are others but those are my go tos.

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j88pugq wrote on February 12, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Lol I hear ya. I am BIPOC but I’ve spent a week in New England every year for the last 6 and have been always been treated really well. Never had any issue there thankfully but I get what’s you’re saying! Good looking out on the food! Are you recommending Canada Goose or just a decent, heavier coat? 😂

Mrs_DismalTide t1_j892p4q wrote on February 12, 2023 at 3:55 PM

Not the person you were responding to but you definitely don't need to spend Canada goose kind of money to get a decent coat (some of them run into the thousands of dollars). That said, down coats, esp ones that cover your butt/ upper legs are a god send when it gets below 30F. LL Bean has a lot of good options, or something like Eddie Bauer/Patagonia.

LDNbisKIT OP t1_j89bz5a wrote on February 12, 2023 at 4:59 PM

I was sort of being obnoxious about the CG jacket since they’re so inflated in price. But thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!

Mrs_DismalTide t1_j89e4ek wrote on February 12, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Gotcha, lol!