• We miss the old Tatnuck Bookseller: It’s been years, but people still lament the closing of Tatnuck Bookseller & Sons on Chandler Street. Come the end of June, this landmark will reopen as Jumpin’ Juice & Java, hopefully next week (target is June 23-25). Owners Joshua Van Dyke and Andrew Erickson already have one location in Gardner, and this will be their second. The funky little stop will specialize in specialty coffees, latte, healthy fresh smoothies and a menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu includes Danish, breads, burritos and sandwiches. Lunch boasts a list of paninis, specialty sandwiches, salads and soups, and the dinner menu expands upon the lunch with a selection of hot sandwiches. “It’s not a typical fast-food place,” says Van Dyke, “but it’s quick, where you order it and you get it within five minutes. With the food, we’re trying to stay on top of everything. It’s fresh and healthy. That seems to be the trend. We’re all about healthy eating.” The room will offer free Wi-fi as well as a separate conference room available for booking. Relaxed and comfortable, Van Dyke says they’ve kept the rustic beams and wooden floors of the old Tatnuck, but modernized it with a fireplace, couches, seating and flatscreens.
• A street of food: This Tuesday, June 24, makes the sixth annual Taste of Shrewsbury Street. Now one of the biggest attractions of summer, this event beckons thousands to this gateway to Worcester, giving folks an opportunity to try all the delectable delights it has to offer. From 5-9 p.m., fill your plate with selections from The Flying Rhino, Funky Murphy’s, Zia Grill, Banana Joe’s, Tribeca, Mezcal and many more. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Get your button by calling 508-757-1450 or visit www.shrewsburystreet.org. 
• Eat ’til you puke: Every Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m., JJ’s Sports Bar and Grill in Northboro — at the junction of Routes 9 and 20 — offers an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner. Starting at 5 p.m. weekly, the initial plate includes spaghetti and two meatballs. Refills include spaghetti and one meatball, but if you get the refills quickly, it’ll be like you got another two meatballs. It’s $8.99 for adults, and $5.99 for kids. When it’s gone, it’s gone, so get there early.
Wine tastings? New chef? New menu items? Have they added a taco bar to your favorite restaurant? Opening a new place? Expanding? Eat something good? Eat something bad? Did your mom win a pie recipe contest? If it’s directly or indirectly related to food and drink, we want to hear about it. Direct any and all of your juicy foodish news and tidbits to Charlene at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 508-749-3166, ext. 245.
