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This week, we asked Steve Waller, owner of The Center Cafe, to tell us a little bit about his restaurant.
Q: When and how did your business get started?
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A: In November, 2009, we took over the location and opened as The Center Cafe on March 4, 2010.
Q: Why did you choose the town you did to open your business?
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A: When we sold the Inn we owned in The Berkshires, we moved east to Natick and began looking for a business. We had lived in Needham in the 1980s and were familiar with the area.
Q: What is your business best known for?
A: Quality food and service.
Q: What's your most popular product or service?
A: Our fresh fish, grilled meats, BBQ Ribs and for dessert, our Cafe made Hot Fudge and Butterscotch Sauce Sundaes.
Q: What's something interesting about your business your customers might not know?
A: Two things: It is a family run business with the chefs, bartender, host and accountant all in the family. Two, all the photography on the restaurant walls is family photography.
Q: Does your business offer a special deals card or program?
A: Yes. We offer special menus that lead into Town Events.
The Center Cafe, located at 1027 Great Plain Ave., Needham, is open Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more information call 781-455-8800 or email thecentercafeneedham@gmail.com. You can also visit The Center Cafe's website or Facebook page.
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