Restaurant Roundup: Get the Scoop on Hilliards in Canton

A look at restaurant news and comings and goings in and around the area during the first half of May.

Hilliards in Canton Serving Up Sweet Scoops Hilliards has dozens of flavors of ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet to serve up for a warm day. The homemade ice cream and toppings are made at their Easton location and is served seasonally from the Friday after Easter through the end of October at the Canton location. Get the scoop here.  Clyde's in Walpole has Thrived on Delicious Menu, Staff Friendliness for 16 Years Stacey White, general manager at Clyde’s Roadhouse Bar & Grille in Walpole, has been there for 16 years. She works at the restaurant with her brother, Scott White, the owner. Find out more about the business that began in 1995.  Small Business Q&A: Olivadi Norwood Patch this month spoke with Olivadi General Manager Peter …

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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…

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Finbarr's to Become T & B Pub

Say farewell to the longtime Irish pub in Canton.

Canton residents, get ready to say farewell to Finbarr's Old Irish Pub. The longtime Canton favorite is about to become T & B Pub. The Board of Selectmen transferred all licenses to the new owner, Rod Lampron, on Tuesday. Lampron, a Norwood resident, told the Board of Selectmen Tuesday night that his pub is named after his two sons and will be a family-friendly restaurant and pub. The family-owned pub will serve $6 lunch specials and comfort food, Lampron told the board. Mexican fare, pub food and Italian food will be on the new menu, he said. The new menu will have a "little bit of everything," Lampron said. He hopes to have T & B Pub open by the end of June. "We are very excited for you," Selectman Avril Elkhort said. The board wants the…

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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Alfredo's Italian Pasta Shop in Canton

Nothing beats the combination of fresh, hot and homecooked meals straight from Alfredo's Italian Pasta Store to your own kitchen table!

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 Alfredo Aiello family, originally from Italy, operates a pasta and ravioli-making factory in Quincy. The frozen pasta products, since they are made and …

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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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Mai Place

Up for some Asian cuisine in Canton?

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 conversation. The waitstaff  is friendly and always available should you need them.  Mai Place in Canton offers enough mainstream variety that your sweetie …

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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. …

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Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Coriander Bistro

Coriander Bistro is located in nearby Sharon and offers hot, exotic Indian food perfect for Valentine's Day.

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-spaced seating arrangement. It is nicely decorated in a combination of Indian and Nepalese décor.  As a Valentine’s Day special event, owner Ram …

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