A Specific Answer To The 'Best Pizza' Question: 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 received an answer to the eternal question of who makes the best pizza in Massachusetts — with a twist.

The Washington Post did a deep dive on all the best rated pizza places in each state, but sorted them by pizza style. So now you know where to go if you want the best Detroit-style slice, or Sicilian.

Oktoberfest season arrives

The third ambassador of fall behind pumpkin spice and going back to school has arrived. Oktoberfest events are beginning to pop up across the state. This week, the Patriot Place shopping center announced it would bring back its Oktoberfest celebration on Sept. 30 in partnership with Worcester's Wormtown Brewery. Watch for plenty more to come. Próst!

Here's what else was cooking in Patch communities across Massachusetts:

• Widowmaker Brewing Beer Garden Opens Just In Time For Fall
• Arlington Will Host Armenia Tree Project Wine-Tasting Fundraiser
• Popular Ashland Ice Cream Shop Teases Framingham Location
• Newton Centre Site Of Bakery's New Pop-Up Shop
• Where To Get A Rosh Hashanah Feast [Eater Boston]
• Portico, Charles River Watershed Association Release Charity Beer [MA Brew Brothers]

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