The East Side Room is a welcoming, affordable & family-friendly restaurant. Our students are happy to serve you and your family!
In case you didn’t know, the East Side Room is a student operated restaurant where the Keefe Tech students cook and serve food, as well as learning how to safely operate in a high energy kitchen environment. We look forward to seeing you!
Your Next Lunch is Just a Click Away
At the East Side Room reservations are preferred! Call and make your reservations today.
Address
KEEFE REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702
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*Enter through the
Fountain street entrance
closest to Loring Arena*
Opening Hours
Tuesday through Friday
11:30am - 12:45 pm
Meet Our Team
These are the hardworking instructors that teach our students the valuable skills that make your food delicious!
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Chef Tony Matarese
Chef Antonio Matarese (Chef Tony) is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and The California Culinary Academy. He started his career at The Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta. He has owned a catering company, been a house manager, and was recently the Manager of the Ashland High School Cafeteria. Chef Tony splits his time between Ashland, Providence, and Vermont.
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Chef Shawn O'Leary
Chef O'Leary has been working in professional kitchens for over 40 years in almost every facet, from dishwasher to executive chef. Chef's other passions are leading and mentoring young people and passing along the knowledge he wished he had when he was a student. He cherishes the opportunity to work with young people, and introducing and mastering the technical skills required for working in a professional kitchen.​
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Ms. Donna Collins
Ms.Collins has been working at Keefe Tech for over twenty years. She began as a Special Education aide and, during that time, attained a Bachelor's Degree from Endicott College, majoring in Hospitality. She has worked in restaurants since her childhood. Ms Collins has experience in all facets of the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries. It brings her joy to see her students grow, gain confidence, and excel in areas they never imagined they could.
