Minado is just to the left of Sherwood plaza (if it’s not still Sherwood Plaza on Route 9 in Natick). This place is more than just sushi, they have hot dishes, BBQ, salads and a nice assortments of salads and desserts. I love coming here for the variety but at $25 a pop (cheaper for lunch), […]

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Last Sunday my mom and I went to have breakfast at Joan and Ed’s Deli in Sherwood Plaza (Natick) For any one who has never been, Joan and Ed’s has been around a long time and serves kosher “style” food.  Deli sandwiches, entrees, salads breakfast and desserts. In the lobby there is the dessert case, […]

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Growing up in Holliston’s “south side” we spent a lot of time going to Milford and one of our favorite places for Chinese food was, and still is Pago Pago on rt. 16. I guess I should make a note here, since sometimes I’ll make a post on thisisframingham about a Chinese restaurant and someone feels the […]

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Market Basket in Ashland can be a more economical alternative to grocery shopping since Stop&Shop and Shaw’s are pretty pricey.  I have a system for my grocery shopping: Dry, canned and frozen goods – Trader Joe’s Specialty treats or harder to find food -Whole Foods Produce and misc cupboard staples – Market Basket My mom is […]

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In Westborough’s new and extremely pleasant shopping center (right downtown) is Ted’s Montana Grill. From reading it’s website, it is a chain of restaurants owned by Ted Turner and it’s mission is fresh food and to be environmentally friendly. I loved the inside, it looks old even though it’s brand new.  The combination of dark […]

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We recently went to Franco’s on Speen St. in Natick.  It’s not a huge place but has a fair amount of seating and casual interior. They serve homemade rolls with olive oil which were pretty good: I got eggplant parm and opted for the $1 more fresh pasta: I loved the sauce and the fresh […]

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