Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Festival + OysterFest 2024: MA Food Week

MASSACHUSETTS — Welcome to Patch's weekly round up of food and restaurant news in Massachusetts, where we review openings, closings and more in the state's dining scene.

This week, we learned a Massachusetts restaurant was forced to temporarily close recently after it faced threats over World War II reenactors dined in while wearing Nazi uniforms.

Kith and Kin, in Hudson, issued an apology this week on Facebook, explaining that they believe they made a mistake by letting them dine while in their uniforms.

The statement is included here:

"Last night, a group of living historians from the American Heritage Museum dined at our restaurant. The table of eight showed up in their costumes: four US soldiers, a military nurse, and a couple dressed as SS soldiers. In hindsight, they should have been asked to change before being seated. Even though we knew they were living historians, at a time when acts of anti-Semitic violence continue to rise, we should have realized other diners might not be aware of the local WWII re-enactment. We would never intentionally do anything to offend or hurt anyone in the community. If we truly thought these individuals held anti-Semitic beliefs, we would never have allowed them to step foot in the restaurant. As a small, family-owned business, we strive every day to do our best and are continuing to learn and grow. Last night we fell short, and we deeply apologize."

Here's what else was cooking this week in Massachusetts:

• Threats After Nazi Uniform Controversy Forces Massachusetts Restaurant To Close Temporarily
• Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Festival At Patriot Place
• Wellfleet OysterFest Returns For 2024
• Worcester Italian Restaurant Announces Permanent Closure
• Whole Foods Opens New Hyannis Store With Donation To Cape Organization
• Dunkin' Launching Halloween Drink, Donut: MA Cheap Eats
• Walgreens Closing 1,200 Stores, Potentially Impacting MA Locations

Deals and New Menu Items at The Ninety Nine

The Ninety Nine restaurant, New England's beloved chain spot, has launched a few deals this fall to go with additions to the menu.

Every Sunday in October, and on Halloween, in honor of Boys & Girls Club kids, families can get a free kids’ meal by purchasing an adult meal.

The restaurant is also running a Halloween online gift card promotion from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. Guests can purchase a $50 eGift card for only $40, or a $100 eGift Card for only $75. The online promotion on eGift cards can only purchased on the Ninety Nine website, officials said.

Ninety Nine has also launched a seasonal menu. Some highlights are included below:

• Thanksgiving Sub: Slow-roasted turkey, cornbread stuffing, and cranberry aioli on a toasted sub roll, served with turkey gravy for dipping. Available for lunch Monday through Saturday until 5 p.m. $12.99
• Apple Harvest Chicken Salad: Fresh mixed greens with grilled chicken, green apples, cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles and sliced almonds. $14.29
• Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie: Freshly baked to order. Tender white meat chicken simmered in gravy with carrots and peas. Topped with a buttery, flaky crust. Served with Russet mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. $15.99
• Short Rib Mac & Cheese: Tender, boneless short ribs braised with caramelized onions and red wine sauce over a skillet of creamy cavatappi Mac & Cheese. Served with warm Rustic Bread. $18.99
• Salted Caramel Martini: Bailey’s Irish Cream and Tito’s Handmade Vodka shaken and served up with a salted caramel rim. $12.09
• Apple Crumb Pie Skillet: Dutch apple pie with a streusel topping, skillet baked and crowned with vanilla bean ice cream. $6.49