I am staying at the Sheraton for two weeks while going to classes at Epic and I decided that $2.50 a bottle of water was too much and I had to find a place to grab a few things. I could not have picked better than Festival Foods. The store is very clean and organized. The bakery has a nice assortment of breads and sweets. I grabbed some water and pretzels. The prices are what's to be expected. The part that shines the most is the salad and hot bar. Unlike some places, the area was nice and clean. The salad was bright and fresh and all the toppings you could want are available. I didn't want to be too much of a glutton and put some peas and chicken on it. I also tried the pasta salad, it was fabulous. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce with it was not too tart or sweet. Pure perfection.
The pulled pork looked great, so I had to grab a small container of it. Awesome choice. Some pulled porks can become stringy, dry and over cooked. This was NOT. The BBQ sauce was just right and the pork juicy and tender. I also tried the chicken tenders, which were phenomenal and I added a side of potato wedges. The wedges were crispy in the outside and soft in the inside. Both the chicken and the wedges were nicely seasoned and delightful.
My only regret is that we don't have a Festival Foods in MA. When I come back for Epic training in June, I'm looking forward to visiting Festival Foods again.