28 Worcester Business Journal | January 7, 2019 | wbjournal.com
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BEST BLACKSTONE VALLEY
AFTER-WORK BAR
Reunion Tap & Table
North Grafton, reuniontap.com
Top executives: Owners Sargon
Hanna, Shawn Briggs and Josh Briggs,
and Director of Operations Gary
Benacquista
Founded: 2018
Employees: 50
Reunion delights with scratch-cooked
food and rare craft beers in its newly
opened modern dining room and bar.
The restaurant offers a private dining
room and just added a daily lunch
menu.
BEST NORTH COUNTY AFTER-WORK BAR
Rye & Thyme American Tavern*
Leominster, www.ryeandthyme.com
Top executive: Michael Covino, president
of Niche Hospitality Group
Founded: 2012
Employees: 35
Rye & Thyme has renovated and expanded its Draught Cellar to include more taps and
space for weekly live music. Like all Niche restaurants, it focuses on strong hospitality
and an evolving menu to best accommodate guests.
Reunion's maple-brined pork chop is
served with bacon-wrapped asparagus,
lentils and a whisky glaze.
Rye & Thyme offers
outdoor seating in
the warm-weather
months.
