Wachusett Mountain Ski Area’s popular wintertime restaurant “The Black Diamond” is expanding its local presence with the opening of a second establishment at the nearby Wachusett Village Inn in Westminster.

The Wachusett Village Inn, which features 74-rooms in a traditional New England country inn, provides a perfect pub-style atmosphere to easily adopt the Black Diamond’s famed tavern fare. Offering casual dining, it features a large stone fireplace and large 14-person bar area overlooking the Inn’s outdoor pool. The new Black Diamond Restaurant will operate for Lunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm and Dinner daily from 5pm to 9pm with a limited bar menu until 10pm weekdays Monday through Thursday and 10pm on weekends with a limited bar menu until 11pm.

The new restaurant format will feature popular winter menu items including the Famous NASTAR Nachos, Wachusett Chili and variety of burgers, wraps and specialty sandwiches. The menu also features comfort food specialties like Mac ‘n Cheese and a host of special entrees like Steak Tips; Fettuccini & Chicken; and Marinated Teriyaki Salmon. A complete dessert and specialty drink menu is also offered.