Newton in the Kitchen

O'Hara Brothers Share Details on Expanded Restaurant and Menu

John and Karl O'Hara talk about the expansion of their Newton Highlands location, O'Hara's, how it differs from Paddy's in West Newton and how their customers, family and employees may be gone- but never forgotten.

What do you do to add to nearly 27 years of success in your two Newton Irish pubs/restaurants? If you are the O’Hara brothers, you expand your Newton Highlands location, O’Hara’s, and start serving Sunday brunch. “Basically, this just gives people more opportunity to be here,” laughs Karl. “We open at 10 a.m. so you can get in early.” John and Karl O’Hara have spent most of their lives in the restaurant business. Their father, Curt, was the longtime manager at Finnerty’s in Wayland. Both boys worked in the legendary restaurant (where, ironically, the O’Hara brothers and Dunn-Gaherins owner, Bob Dunn, first became friends), though neither originally thought they would become restaurateurs. When the older O’Hara brother was laid off from a …

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Kristine Munroe

4:55 pm on Saturday, December 1, 2012

We live just a few blocks from Paddy's and we absolutely love it. I've never ordered anything there that I didn't like. I hope they start serving brunch sometime, too. I bet the brunch at O'Hara's is fantastic and there aren't any brunch places in West Newton!   more ›

West Newton Tradition Celebrates 10-year Anniversary

The 2011 Paddy's Road Race marks the 10-year anniversary of an event that promotes community service, Irish culture and family fun.

Nearly a decade ago, locals saw the revival of two West Newton traditions. First, Jon and Karl O’Hara reopened the Troubadour Restaurant as Paddy’s Pub in 2002. Then, with the help of Mark Kelly, director of special needs for the Newton Parks & Recreation Department, the group brought back the Troubadour Trot. The Trot, now called Paddy’s Road Race, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this weekend. Also known as the Shillelagh Shuffle, Paddy’s Road Race will kick off at Paddy's Pub in West Newton this Sunday, Oct. 16 at 11:30 a.m.  This West Newton tradition features a three-mile U.S. Track and Field-sanctioned race and its proceeds benefit the Newton Special Athletes program, which provide year-round recreation and leisure programs to …

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