patching...
Breaking: Lt. Gov. Tim Murray to Resign »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Restaurant News

Friday, March 29, 2013

An Inside Look at the Halfway Cafe, More Nearby Restaurant News

A look back at restaurant news and comings and goings in the last month from Southeastern Massachusetts.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. Business Spotlight: The Halfway Cafe The Halfway Cafe is a local favorite in Canton known for such deals as its "8 Meals for $8". The restaurant will be hosting another 5K Road Race in June, as well. Canton Patch sat down with Tom Cahillane, manager of the restaurant's nearby Cobbs Corner location to find out more about what's available for food and entertainment.  Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in …

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Dunkin' Brands vs. Obamacare, More Nearby Restaurant News

A monthly roundup of nearby restaurant news from around the region.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the last month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in February. Dunkin' Brands Takes Stand Against Obamacare Canton-based Dunkin' Brands this month joined the fight against Obamacare. Specifically, Dunkin' is lobbying the White House to change its definition of full-time work from at least 30 hours a week to 40 or more per week, CEO Nigel Travis told the Financial Times. The change would leave Dunkin', as well as other companies, with fewer workers to insure under …

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Baskin-Robbins Expands International Stores, More Nearby Restaurant News

A monthly roundup of nearby restaurant news from around the region.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the last month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the last month.  Baskin-Robbins to Expand in China Canton-based Baskin-Robbins has signed franchise agreements as it plans to triple its presence in China, according to a Boston.com report. The ice-cream chain said in a news release on Wednesday that the company is projecting to open 249 Baskin-Robbins shops in China during the next 10 years. Currently, the company has more than 90 locations in China, including …

Monday, December 31, 2012

Readers Offer Suggestions for Nearby Vacant KFC Building and More Nearby Restaurant News

A monthly roundup of nearby restaurant news from around the region.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month.  CANTON Visions for Vacancies in Canton: What Should Fill Old KFC Building in 2013? A handful of Patch readers weighed in this month on what should fill the old Kenucky Fried Chicken (KFC) building in Canton's Cobbs Corner.  Some suggested a new, local branch of Panera Bread, while other suggestions included a book store and a bakery. What would you like to see there?  STOUGHTON Stoughton Board …

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Orange Leaf Helps Local Families and More Nearby Restaurant News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: Jake's Wayback Burgers opens its doors in Stoughton and Norton Patch gets an inside look at Montiones Biscotti.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. CANTON Get Free Frozen Yogurt at Orange Leaf While Helping Local Families in Need Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt at Cobbs Corner in Canton is collecting donations from customers this holiday season as part of the Orange Leaf Pajama Drive. Locally, the drive will benefit Father Bill’s & MainSpring (FBMS), the leading provider of emergency shelter, housing and supportive services in the South Shore area…

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Canton's Dunkin Donuts Looks for Best Coffee Trademark, More Nearby Restaurant News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up:

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. CANTON Canton-Based Dunkin Donuts Eyes 'Best Coffee in America' Trademark  In early October, Dunkin Donuts applied for the actual trademark of "Best Coffee in America" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark office. The company has sought more than 100 trademarks for specific products like "Coffee Coolatta". DEDHAM Jasper White Names Vincent C. Lombardi General Manager at Dedham Summer Shack …

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Orange Leaf Celebrates 200th Store Opening in Canton, More Nearby Restaurant News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: A Stoughton woman won a contest to have a burger appear on the menu at Wahlburgers in Hingham.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. CANTON PHOTOS: Orange Leaf Grand Opening  Residents from Canton, Sharon, Stoughton and other areas were treated to free cups of frozen yogurt this week at Orange Leaf in Canton, which celebrated its 200th grand opening.  What Restaurant is Missing in Canton? An upscale restaurant, an Indian food establishment and a seafood restaurant were all recommended by readers as to what Canton could use for…

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Roxanne's Taqueria Opens in Stoughton and More Nearby Restaurant News

Also in this month's restaurant round-up: Conrad's and Coffee Perch open their doors in Walpole.

We know Canton residents don’t just stay in town when they want a night out and a break from cooking.   Restaurant coming and goings, new business and the best dishes and recipes are among the items that have appeared on Patch sites around the region over the past month. Below is a look at the restaurant and food stories covered in the past month. STOUGHTON Roxanne's Taqueria Opens in Stoughton Stoughton residents were treated to some new Mexican food this month, as Roxanne's Taqueria opened up in Cobb's Corner.  Owned by Stoughton native Jesse Rosen, and his business partner Josh Katz of Sharon, the new restaurant aims to be a brand new, independently-owned restaurant that prides itself on bringing in quality, fresh, local ingredients to …

Got a Hot Tip?