Worcester Blackstone Herbs & Martini Bar Hiring, Opening Soon: Owners

WORCESTER, MA — A new Canal District restaurant that will replace Broth and The Hangover Pub is opening soon, according to the owners.

The Blackstone Herbs & Martini Bar will open at 102 Green St. Broth and Hangover Pub occupied the space until September, when owner and founder Michael Arrastia announced their closure.

The closures of the twin restaurants were among a series of Canal District restaurant closures over the last few months, including Maddi's Cookery and TapHouse along Water Street, plus Smokestack Urban BBQ, Buck's Whiskey and Burger Bar and PreGamers Sports Bar and Grill — all located along Green Street.

The Blackstone Herbs & Martini Bar has a location in Coventry, Rhode Island, and is linked to the Dream Catcher hemp farm in Dudley that supplies ingredients for some items on the menu.

The owners began hosting hiring events on Jan. 6, and will continue with more events through Saturday seeking chefs, cooks, dishwashers and bakers. The events begin each day at 1 p.m. at the Green Street restaurant.

"We’re very excited to bring all sorts of flights, sandwiches, lattes, and night-life to Green Street that you’ve all been waiting for! Let kick off the New Year with a bang! Come join the team! See you soon Worcester!" the owners said in a Facebook post.