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Each week, Canton Patch chows down at a local restaurant, all for the sake of you, our faithful readers and fellow foodies. However, we recognize that there are some nights that the comforts of home take precedence. After all, you can not show up to your favorite restaurant in your footie pajamas, can you? Have no fear, as we have found the perfect new local business for you, Alfredo’s Pasta Store. There are plenty of great things to say about this family-owned Italian market. The Canton shop is an expansion of the several flourishing Alfredo’s Pasta Stores that dot the south shore. The …
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Finbarr’s Auld Irish Pub There is plenty to say about this family-style Irish pub and restaurant. The waitresses, bartenders and owners are the funniest, nicest and welcoming crew you would want to meet. And Finbarr's is authentic. Its décor is 100% Celtic. The menu has a great blend of today’s favorites and the pub-food staples of all time. One of the most appealing aspects of Finbarr…
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out.  Ready for some Exhibition Baseball? Rooting for the Celtics this St. Paddy's Day? You are in luck, because  we have found a restaurant and bar with great food and flat screens that are always tuned in to the Boston teams!  Center Field's–American classic food is always a great combination when rooting for the home team. Center Field's Bar and Grille offers casual, all-American dining…
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Did the kids ace their report card?  Are you looking for somewhere fun and kid-friendly to take the tots? You are in luck, because we have found a quick and kid-friendly Canton culinary icon for you to check out.The Golden China There is no doubt about it: Chinese food is one of the go-to cuisines when going out to lunch or dinner with kids. Chinese food is pretty well standardized, …
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. The Chubby Chickpea–There is no doubt about it. Middle Eastern cuisine is becoming a new American fast food. The Chubby Chickpea, located conveniently in Canton Center, offers great food at reasonable prices. It is a bright and sunny little place, easy to zip in and out of.  The service is friendly, and by now you are probably familiar with their food choices:  Hummus, pita bread, …
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Center Pizza and Restaurant – There are two ways to look at Center Pizza.  One is as a take-out pizza shop that will not let you down when you are in the mood for a basket of fries, a steak and cheese sub or a slice of pizza.  The other way of looking at it is as a cultural gem hidden in the Walgreens Plaza of Canton. There is something unique about this Greek-inspired cuisine that …
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out.  Mai Place–Mai Place offers fine Chinese and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Well-known for its reputation as a fresh sushi place, the Canton restaurant has options like Philidelphia Maki and Crispy Tuna rolls.   There is something romantic about this Asian restaurant. Dimly lit, with perfectly arranged tables, there is enough privacy at each table to have an intimate …
Coriander Bistro–There's something romantic about spicy Indian food.  The heat? The burning feeling on your lips? The tendency to take little nibbles of perfectly seasoned cuisine?  All of these features are perfect for a Valentine’s meal with your sweetie. Coriander Bistro offers fine Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. While the menu is exotic, each item is given a delectable description, taking the guesswork out of foreign-sounding dishes. The waitstaff is impeccably polite and friendly, and the ambiance of the restaurant is romantic, with high ceilings, soft lighting and a small but well…
You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we have a better idea. Each week, Canton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. Here is this week's pick: TAKARA -- There's something appealing about a Sushi restaurant that offers great descriptions of their menu items for the novice sushi-eater. With healthy rolls, like the low-carb “Ashley roll," Takara is an amazing choice for the Atkin’s dieter. Their fresh and delicious sushi and other Japanese delicacies are made to order at their Sushi counter. One of the …

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