Update: Erica's Ristorante in Ashland Shuts Down after Trying to Reopen Following an Initial Announcement of Its Closure

[Ed note: This article was updated on November 2 and November 6 to reflect new information given.]

An Italian restaurant in the MetroWest region that abruptly closed its doors a couple of weeks ago has attempted to reopen, but now it looks like it may have closed permanently.

According to multiple sources, Erica's Ristorante in Ashland shuttered in mid-October, with a Facebook post from the Front Street dining spot saying the following:

It is with our deepest sadness, we are closing our doors today [due] to health and personal reasons. Words cannot express our gratitude for your business and loyalty over the last 8 1/2 years. We have met so many wonderful people and have formed so many friendships that we will cherish forever. Ashland is a wonderful community and we appreciate all that it gave to us. Sam and Erica

A subsequent Facebook post from the place seemed to indicate a reversal of its plans to shutter, with the post saying this:

We're back and we've missed you! We're thrilled to announce that Erica’s Ristorante [reopened] Thursday, October 30th! Join us to enjoy your favorite dishes and cocktails, new seasonal flavors, and the same friendly faces you've missed. We can't wait to welcome you back!

But now a new post says that the restaurant has apparently closed for good due to one of the co-owners dealing with health issues.

The address for Erica's Ristorante is 78 Front St, Ashland, MA, 01721.

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Doragon Ramen in Ashland Is Becoming Doragon Eatery – Comfort Kitchen

A ramen spot in MetroWest is being reconcepted into a restaurant featuring comfort food.

A message sent to us indicates that Doragon Ramen in Ashland is closing this weekend and it plans to reopen on Tuesday, March 5 as Doragon Eatery – Comfort Kitchen. A menu for the new place shows such options as fried pickles, beef short rib poutine, lamb meatballs, wings burgers, chicken sandwiches, roasted miso salmon, macaroni and cheese, green curry prawns, vegetarian shepherd's pie, handcut fries, and coconut jasmine rice. 

Doragon Ramen first opened in the fall of 2018.

The address for Doragon Ramen (and the upcoming Doragon Eatery – Comfort Kitchen) is 1 W Union Street, Ashland, MA, 01721. The website for Doragon is at https://www.doragonramen.com/

[March 7 update: Based on social media pages, Doragon Eatery – Comfort Kitchen is now open.]

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The Oregon Club in Ashland is Open Once Again

A classic old-school restaurant west of Boston has opened its doors once again. The Oregon Club, which closed this past winter after being in business since the 1930s, is now back in business, opening on Monday of this week, according to the MetroWest Daily News. The newspaper mentions that a former waitress of the restaurant as well as a former chef are now running the restaurant, which used to be a speakeasy.

The new menu at the Oregon Club includes such items as spicy mushroom soup, duck confit, baked brie, chicken livers, crab cakes, spinach salad, steaks, lemon-roasted chicken, pan-roasted cod, and pork chops. Prices for entrees are mostly between $15 and $25.

The address for this recently reopened dining spot is: The Oregon Club, 117 Oregon Road, Ashland, MA, 01721. The phone number is (508) 875-9030.

For more information on the reopening of the Oregon Club, please go to the MetroWest Daily News link below:

Landmark Ashland restaurant reopens

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