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Saturday, June 4, 2011

Great Escape

Escape to Foley's Backstreet Grille

Owned by a Canton family, Foley's Backstreet Grille has great food at even better prices for the portion.

Each week Canton Patch will tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break and escape from it all by visiting local hotspots and area events. Each Great Escape feature is meant to make your life a little easier, and maybe even a bit more exciting and fun by discovering new places and things to do locally. Just past the Canton border on Pearl Street in Stoughton is a great family owned and family run restaurant – Foley’s Backstreet Grille. With lifelong Canton resident, Dave Foley at the helm, the restaurant has become a popular spot in a short amount of time. If you consider the many failed dining establishments that had previously occupied the space before Foley’s Backstreet Grille arrived, you can be confident that Foley…

Laurel K Little

5:29 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Never ever had a bad meal or a bad time here at Foley's.   more ›

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Finbarr’s Auld Irish Pub

Head to Finbarr's in Canton for a new and old Irish pub experience.

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’s is its variety of seating arrangements. Feel like a night out at the bar with friends? There are plenty of stools for you and your crew. Feel like …

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: The Chubby Chickpea

Middle Eastern cuisine in Canton.

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, falafel, cucumber dip and other wraps and salads.  Perfect for a healthy lunch! If there were any items you were not already familiar with, not to worry. …

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Center Pizza and Restaurant

A great spot for eat-in or take-out, with generous portions and a large menu.

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 works so great when looking for a quick lunch with friends of varying tastes.  There is simply something for everyone, from pizza to Syrian club …

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Great Escape

Great Escape: Center Field's Dinner for Two

Why not take advantage of Center Field's Valentine's Dinner special any night this weekend?

When is the last time you were able to get away from it all and go out for a night with just your significant other? If date nights have been far and few between, it is time to change that.  In honor of Valentine's Day, this week's Great Escape is for all the couples out there looking for a good Valentine's Day special. If a big, fancy, expensive crowded restaurant is not your scene, then look no further. Center Field's Restaurant is featuring a $29.95 special for dinner for two which includes soup or salad, choice of entree and dessert.  At $15 per person, that's a great local deal for a night out. Entree choices include Prime Rib, Pecan Encrusted Salmon, Apple and Cranberry stuffed Chicken, and Fettucini Carbonara, just to name a few. …

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Takara

Takara is a local treasure in international cuisine.

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 best features? This is Canton’s only “BYOB” restaurant in town.  Customers can save money and bring in their favorite wine and beer pairings, while …

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