Wednesday, August 12, 2026

August 12th 2026: More from Salt Patisserie, Newton

 Today, while in Newton,

Bubble Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics

we revisited Salt Patisserie,




this time getting the Passion Fruit Tart, Scrap Amann, Corn Muffin, Truffle Potato Croissant.

Really tasty, especially the croissant. Definitely a good choice on the way back home.

Later, we got a Detroit-Style Deep Dish Cheese (Large Detroit-Style Deep Dish Pizza with Cheese) from the Little Caesar's on Main Street in Worcester.
My family liked the chewy crust being the first time they tried this place.



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Recommended Places to Visit: Newton

Recreation
Movies
Chestnut Hill SuperLux Movie Theater
55 Boylston Street

West Newton Cinema
1296 Washington Street


Water Bodies
Hammond Pond
Hammond Pond Parkway near Boylston Street

Bullough Pond
Dexter Road and Bullough Park

Crystal Lake
Lake Avenue near Laurel Street


Museums
New Art Center
61 Washington Park

Longyear Museum
1125 Boylston Street

 Historic Newton
527 Washington Street


Shopping Malls
Atrium Mall
300 Boylston Street

Shops at Chestnut Hill
199 Boylston Street


Events
Newton Taiwan Day

Newton Fall Festival
Parks
Salvatore A. Balsamo Millenium Park
1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Forte Memorial Park
233 California Street

44 Montclair Road

Pine Ridge Road and Allen Avenue

10 Cornell Street


Canoeing/Kayaking
Charles River Canoe and Kayak Newton Boathouse
2401 Commonwealth Avenue


Arts and Crafts
Fiamma Art Glass
293 Elliot Street


Golf
Brae Burn Country Club
326 Fuller Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Nahanton Park
455 Nahanton Street

Oak Hill Pathway
End of Ober Road

Norumbega Park
End of Woodbine Street

Auburndale Park
End of West Pine Street

Tried:
Houghton Garden
Suffolk Road and Woodman Road

 Webster Conservation Area
Hammond Pond Parkway near Boylston Street

Dolan Pond Conservation Area
Cumberland Road and Stratford Road

Edmand's Park
Blake Street near Withington Road

Frank Barney Conservation Area
Thurston Road and Circuit Avenue

Williams Saco Streets Riverwalk
End of Saco Street


Architecture
Monuments
300 Boylston Street

Bubble Dentistry
792 Beacon Street


Fountain
Forest Street and Walnut Street

Newton Centre Common
Centre Street and Langley Road

Newton Veterans Memorial Park
Washington Street and Jackson Road

Coletti Magni Memorial Park
Watertown Street and Bridge Street

Captain John Ryan Memorial Park
Washington Street and Cherry Street

Fountain
Ash Street and Melrose Street

John Kelley Time Paradox Statue
Commonwealth Avenue and Walnut Street

Native American Monument
Commonwealth Avenue and FR. Herlihy Drive

9/11 Memorial
1164 Centre Street

15 Collins Road


Places of Worship
Sacred Heart Parish
1321 Centre Street

Lutheran Church of the Newtons
1310 Centre Street

First Baptist Church in Newton
848 Beacon Street

Trinity Episcopal Church
11 Homer Street

Greek Evangelical Church
1115 Centre Street

Our Lady Help of Christians Church
573 Washington Street

First Church in Chestnut Hill
26 Suffolk Road

The Swedenborgian Church
11 Highland Avenue

Boston Chinese Evangelical Church
218 Walnut Street

The Church of the Redeemer
379 Hammond Street

Congregation Mishkan Tefila
300 Hammond Pond Parkway

The Union Church in Waban
14 Collins Road

Church of the Good Shepherd
1671 Beacon Street

United Methodist Church
430 Walnut Street

Evangelical Baptist Church
23 Chapel Street

Newton Corner Worship Center
187 Church Street

Eliot Church of Newton
474 Centre Street

Grace Episcopal Church
76 Eldredge Street

Newton Presbyterian Church
75 Vernon Street

First Unitarian Society
1326 Washington Street

Second Church in Newton
60 Highland Street

Temple Shalom of Newton
175 Temple Street

St. Bernard's Church
1523 Washington Street

Lincoln Park Baptist Church
1450 Washington Street

Parish of the Messiah
1900 Commonwealth Avenue

United Parish of Auburndale
64 Hancock Street

Corpus Christi Church
45 Ash Street

Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel
561 Ward Street

Temple Emanuel
385 Ward Street

Mary Immaculate of Lourdes
270 Elliot Street

St. Mary's Episcopal Church
258 Concord Street

Second Baptist Church
65 Ellis Street

Myrtle Baptist Church
21 Curve Street

St. John's Episcopal Church
21 Curve Street

70 Carlson Avenue


Schools
Mount Ida College/UMass Amherst
777 Dedham Street

Trinity Catholic High School
575 Washington Street

Boston College Main Campus
140 Commonwealth Avenue

Cabot Elementary School
229 Cabot Street

Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
785 Centre Street

Mount Alvernia High School
790 Centre Street

Boston College Newton Campus
885 Centre Street

Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Avenue

Newton Montessori School
80 Crescent Avenue

Franklin Elementary School
125 Derby Street

Ward Elementary School
10 Dolphin Road

Andover Newton Theological School
210 Herrick Road

Boston Ballet School (chain)
153 Needham Street

1697 Beacon Street

Bridges
Mary Hunnewell Fyffe Footbridge
2284 Washington Street

End of Albemarle Road


Town Facilities
Senior Center
345 Walnut Street

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street

Hyde Community Center
90 Lincoln Street

Free Library
330 Homer Street

City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue

Cultural Center
225 Nevada Street

Carroll Center for the Blind
770 Centre Street

District Court
1309 Washington Street

Auburndale Community Library
375 Auburn Street

Scandinavian Living Center
206 Waltham Street

Emerson Community Center
5 High Street

Newton Centre MBTA Station
72 Union Street

Newton Highlands MBTA Station
60 Station Avenue

Newton Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street

545 GRove Street
Commercial Buildings
Hotel Indigo
399 Grove Street

1946 Washington Street

Village Bank (chain)
411 Watertown Street

Village Bank (chain)
307 Auburn Street

Boston Marriott Newton
2345 Commonwealth Avenue


Historical Buildings
Old Newtonville United Methodist Church
449 Newtonville Avenue

Langley Place
10 Langley Road

Newtonville Books
296 Walnut Street

The Oxford House
391 Walnut Street

Old Newton Corner Methodist Episcopal Church
515 Centre Street

West Newton Armory
1137 Washington Street

Warren House
1600 Washington Street

1637 to 1651 Beacon Street

Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Thai
Four Spoons Thai Cuisine
796 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pan Fried Oysters
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Crispy Bronzini Mango Salad

 Coconut Cafe
759 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vegetable Soup
Crispy Pad Thai Noodles Bangkok Style
Drunken Noodles
Bangkok Canal Noodle Soup

Tom Yum Koong III
1138 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Superior Duck
Mango Fried Rice
Tom Yum Koong Maki


Breakfast
Johnny's Luncheonette
30 Langley Road
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Meat Kreplach
Rugelach
Smoked Salmon Canapes
Vegetable Tsimmes
Kasha Varnishkes


Western
Bokx 109 (chain)
399 Grove Street
Recommended Dishes:
Frozen Lemon Souffle

Cook (chain)
825 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Moroccan Mint Tea
Lobster Slider
Shakshouka
Crispy Shrimp Taco

51 Lincoln
51 Lincoln Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pan Seared Watermelon Steak
Butter Caramelized Local diver Scallops
Asian Style Lamb and Duck Terrine
Tamarind Sorbet

 Sweetgreen (chain)
210 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Rad Thai

B Street Restaurant and Bar (closed)
796 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Oven Roasted Herbed Half Chicken
Herb Rubbed Lamb Chops
Peach and Blueberry Crumble a la mode

Jonathan's Bar and Grille
215 Needham Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pork Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce
Lamb Lollipops
Tomato Basil Soup

Shake Shack (chain)
49 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shack Stack
Malted Caramel Shake

Davio's (chain)
55 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Livers
Sampler of Spring Rolls
Watermelon Margarita Granita
Italian
Tartufo Ristorante
22 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Saffron Scallops
Clams Tagliatelle di Pescara
Pappardelle Contrabasso


Japanese
Daikanyama (chain)
225 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chawan Mushi
Saba Shio
Miso Soup
Daikanyama Salad
Nasu Dengaku
Shumai
Gyoza
Matcha Mousse

Aji Fine Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar
340 Walnut Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Crispy Mango Tuna Maki
Princess Maki

757 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Dirty Shoyu Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Karaage Chicken

Little Big Diner
1247 Centre Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chili Paitan Ramen
LBD Flat Patty "Hawaiian Style Burger"


Hawaiian
Mochiko Hawaiian (chain)
324 Walnut Street
Recommended Dishes:
Kalua Pig Plate
Pineapple Li Hing Mui
Mochiko Chix Plate




Mediterranean
Farm Grille Rotisserie
40 Needham Street
Recommended Dishes:
Beefteki
Galaktobouriko
Chocolate Almond Baklava


Russian
Cafe St. Petersburg
57 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish Zakuska for 2
Siberian Pelmeni
Russian Solianka
Meat Kholodetz
Blini
Moldova Restaurant
344 Watertown Street
Recommended Dishes:
Zeamă
Friptură De Miel
Clătite Cu Găină Și Ciuperci
Plăcintă Cu Varză
Icra De Vînătă
Cușma Lui Guguță


Spanish
Comedor
105 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lomito a La Plancha
Pescadito Frito
Bowl of Crispy Mussels
Semola con Leche


Dessert
1169 Walnut Street
Recommended Dishes:
Rose Tea Latte
French Butter Croissant
Almond Croissant

Rosie's Bakery
9 Boylston Street

Salt Patisserie
792 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Brigadeiro Dark Chocolate
Brown Butter Hazelnut
Croissant
Bourbon Bonbon
Passion Fruit Tart
Scrap Amann
Corn Muffin
Truffle Potato Croissant

Morano Gelato (chain)
199 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Nocciola
Strawberry
Caffe
Pistachio
Limone
Sorbetto alla Macedonia
Panettone
German Chocolate Cake 
Sorbetto al Frutti Tropicali

 Yo Fresh
14 Austin Street

Treat Cupcake Bar (chain)
49 Boylston Street

743 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Deli Style Corned Beef Hash
Sundae
Chinese
Chung Shin Yuan
183 California Street
Recommended Dishes:
Small Steamed Buns
Soy Bean Milk (sweet)
Pork Tripe Salad
Spicy Stewed Beef Noodle Soup
Tofu Jello in Light Syrup
Twisted Donut

House of Noodles
19 Pelham Street
Recommended Dishes:
Pho Beef
Cumin Lamb Rougamo
Braised Beef Rice Noodles Soup
Liuzhou River Snails Rice Noodle
Hand-pulled Biang biang noodle with spicy cumin lamb 

Ding's Kitchen
10 Langley Road
Recommended Dishes:
Steamed Salted Egg Yolk Lava Bun
Fresh Coconut Chicken Hot Pot

108 Oak Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tofu Skin
Little Dried Anchovies with Peanuts
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Sweet Soy Milk
Taiwanese Stinky Tofu
Pan Fried Daikon Cake
Gyoza
Sliced Beef Wrapped in Scallion Pancake
Steamed Mini Juicy Pork Buns
Oyster Pancake with Eggs
Taiwanese Sausage Fried Rice
Jellyfish
Sticky Rice with Bamboo
Taiwanese Sausage

1203 Walnut Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp in Spicy Salt and Pepper
Stir Fried Spinach with Garlic
Cumin Lamb on Skewers
Chengdu Style Ma Po Tofu
Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings

 Deli
Barry's Village Deli
6 Windsor Road
Recommended Dishes:
Jewish PuPu Platter
Borscht
Knockwurst and Bacon Sandwich

Tous Les Jours (chain)
747 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Cream Donut
Shakerato
Egg Salad Sandwich

Pressed Cafe (chain)
300 Needham Street
Recommended Dishes:
Raspberry Cheese Croissant
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Panini
Traditional Acai Bowl
Pasta Salad

New England Soup Factory
244 Needham Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Newburg Soup
New England Clam and Corn Chowder
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Wrap
Korean
Apgujung
1114 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Pork Kimchi Bokum
Sweetie Roll


Tried:
Japanese
New Sapporo Restaurant
81 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Uni Nigiri
Hokkigai Nigiri
Seafood Gopdol
Chinese
Green Tea
24 Elliott Street
Recommended Dishes:
Singapore Delux Rice Noodles


Breakfast
The Village Cafe
719 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Nutella and Banana Stuffed French Toast
Crunchy Granola Dipped French Toast
Florentine Omelette

The Knotty Pine
295 Auburn Street
Recommended Dishes:
Potato and Egg Sandwich with Cheese


Western
Charley's
199 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Charley's Original Cobb Salad
Sirloin Steak Tips
New York Sirloin

Waban Kitchen (closed)
1649 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
Curried Cauliflower
Fish Fumet Soup 
Pistachio Encrusted Faroe Island Salmon

 Cherry Tree
1349 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Tips
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Cherry Tree Wings
Dessert
Starbucks (chain)
1269 Centre Street
Recommended Dishes:
Flower Sugar Cookie

140 Adams Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chocolate Chip Muffin
Lemon Meringue Cruffin

Forty Carrots
225 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
Forty Carrots Salmon
Dutch Chocolate
Original
Cupcakes on Centre
1187 Centre Street
Recommended Dishes:
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Vanilla Cupcakes

Blackbird Doughnuts (chain)
55 Union Street
Recommended Dishes:
Ice Cream Sandwich
Butterfly Pea Lemonade

White Mountain Creamery
19 Commonwealth Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Candy Bar

Sweet Tart
749 Beacon Street


Italian
Stone L'oven Pizza Company (chain)
1649 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Chicken Pizza

Frank Pepe Pizza Napoletana (chain)
199 Boylston Street
Recommended Dishes:
White Clam Pizza


Mediterranean
Corner Cafe
321 Washington Street
Recommended Dishes:
Iced Coffee
Chicken Souvlaki Sandwich


Deli
Great Harvest Bread Company
316 Walnut Street
Recommended Dishes:
Blueberry Cheese Scone
Blueberry Cranberry Cheese Scone
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cheese Scone
Cinnamon Chip Cheese Scones
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie
Mixed Berry Oatbran with Walnuts Muffin
Country Smoked Turkey Sandwich

 Guiseppe's Sub Shop
309 Watertown Street
Recommmended Dishes:
Meatball Sub

Sandwich Works
827 Beacon Street
Recommended Dishes:
The Reubenette
The Village Sandwich
Split Pea with Ham Soup
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Sunday, August 9, 2026

August 9th 2026: More Hiking in Grafton, and Biking in Hudson

 Today, we were back in Grafton,

Perry Hill Park

Brigham Hill Community Farm


this time revisiting the northern part of the Potter Hill Meadows area, where the path we took here from the end of Bay Colony Circle and from Brigham Hill Road is shown below in pink.

Nothing much to see in the Rita Martin Preserve side, 
and we entered far to the left of our intended entrance at the P and S Williams Conservation Restriction, getting a little disoriented until I finally figured out where we were. The water body that we were looking for here was unfortunately a little dried out.

Not a great time hiking in Grafton these past two days.

Later in the afternoon, we went biking at the newly constructed part of the Mass Central Rail Trail, from 14 Wilkins Street in Hudson



 to the junction with the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail in Sudbury.
Really tiring chasing after the little one with only a scooter, but very smooth ride overall.





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Recommended Places to Visit: Grafton

Recreation
Golf
Highfields Golf and Country Club
42 Magill Drive


Horseback Riding
JH Eventing
94 Old Westboro Road


Shopping
Grafton Country Store
2 Grafton Common


Parks
Town Common
Worcester Street and South Street

Riverview Park/Fisherville Pond
176 Providence Road

6 Prentice Street

18 North Street

North Main Street and Bridge Street

3 Perry Street


Museums
Willard House and Clock Museum
11 Willard Street

Grafton Historical Society
2 Grafton Common

Massachusetts State Police Museum (moved to Northbridge)
308 Providence Road


Beaches
Silver Lake
Upton Street between Old Upton Road and Nantucket Place


Water Bodies
Lake Ripple
Worcester Street and Providence Road

Pratt's Pond
Waterville Street near Leland Avenue

29 Stowe Road

184 Worcester Street

15 Waterville Street

Hiking
Recommended:
Fletcher Reserve/Mazza Farm Conservation Area
Upton Street between Old Upton Road and Nantucket Place

Potter Hill Meadows/G Knowlton Preserve/Rita Martin Reserve
End of Potter Hill Road
End of Bay Colony Circle

Tried:
Hassanamesit Woods
Salisbury Street near Keith Hill Road

Old Mill Pond/Webber Conservation Restriction
Waterville Street and Leland Avenue
End of Old Sandmill Road

Gummere Woods/Marsters Preserve
Wheeler Road near Worcester Street

Parker Preserve/Salisbury Preserve
End of Salisbury Street



Architecture
Places of Worship

Union Congregational Church
86 Main Street

St. Mary's Catholic Church
17 Waterville Street

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
53 North Main Street

Congregational Church of Grafton
30 Grafton Common

Baptist Church of Grafton
1 South Street

St. James Parish
89 Main Street


Town Facilities
Grafton Public Library
35 Grafton Common

23 Upton Street

6 Prentice Street

28 Providence Road


Commercial Buildings
Early Learning Center
2 Elliot Trail



Schools
Grafton High School
24 Providence Road

Grafton Middle School
22 Providence Road

46 Waterville Street

200 Westboro Road


Historical Buildings
Grafton Inn
25 Grafton Common

Old Barracks
308 Providence Road


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Western
Bridge Street Bistro (closed)
10 Bridge Street
Recommended Dishes:
Southwestern Steak Tips

Reunion Tap and Table
198 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fall Beet Salad
Black and White Chocolate Cake
Pork Belly Poutine

 Grafton Grill
10 Bridge Street
Recommended Dishes:
Valentine's Day Sangria
Sweet Potato Salmon
Fried Green Tomatoes
Dessert Pizza

John Henry Tavern
42 Magill Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled London Broil

 Pub 122
215 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Indian Combo
Curried Kidney Beans
Chicken Tikka Masala
French Toast
Veggie Omelet
Tried:
Breakfast
Breakfast at Stephanie's
156 Main Street
Recommended dishes:
Pumpkin Chili Hot Dogs

 Donut Star
204 Worcester Street
Recommended dishes:
Boston Cream

Stir Crazy (closed)
79 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate

Stephanie's Daily Grind 
79 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Chocolate

Italian

Dessert
Swirls and Scoops
68 Worcester Street
Recommended dishes:
Orange Sherbet Cooler

2 Grafton Common
Recommended Dishes:
Peach


Western
Post Office Pub
1 Ray Street
Recommended dishes:
Scallop and Bacon Ravioli

Art Bradish Snack Bar
39 Shrewsbury Street
Recommended Dishes:
Long Dog
Chili Cheese Fries

Hunter's Grille and Tap
25 Grafton Common
Recommended Dishes:
Full Rack of Ribs

Grafton Inn (closed)
25 Grafton Common
Recommended Dishes:
Scallops Capri

Danielle's Pub (closed)
215 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fish and Chips

Janet's Hilltop
59 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
New England Clam Chowder
Lemon Pepper Baked Haddock

Best in Show Hot Dogs
80 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Akita
Chinese
Peking Garden
206 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Orange Flavored Beef

Wong's Chinese Restaurant
62 Upton Street
Recommended Dishes:
House Special Chow Foon

Pearl Cafe
198 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chardonnay Shrimp
Red Curry Delight
Italian
Pepperoni Express
92 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Soprano
Sun Burn
Ocean Delight
Broccoli Cheese Balls


Latin American
Cancun Family Mexican Restaurant
75 Worcester Street
Recommended Dishes:
Cancun Special

Taqueria Acapulcos
135 Westboro Road
Recommended Dishes:
French Fries
Esquite Corn

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Saturday, August 8, 2026

Recommended Places to Visit: Shrewsbury

Recreation
810 Boston Turnpike

3 Tennis Drive

697 Hartford Turnpike Road

370 Turnpike Road


Arts and Crafts
ClayTime
124 Boston Turnpike


Events
Chinese New Year 2024



Town of Shrewsbury Food Truck Festival

Hiking
Highly Recommended:

Tried:
Prospect Park
65 Prospect Street

Eaton Pond Park
End of Leonard Parkway

645 Grafton Street


Water Bodies
Lakewood Drive and Edgewater Avenue

63 Main Street

153 Holden Street

144 Sewall Street

Flint Pond
30 Hartford Turnpike

Northborough Reservoir
170 Reservoir Street


Winter Sports
1000 Main Street


Museums
17 Church Road

786 Main Street


Parks
Main Street between General Avenue and Tollbridge Street

Arrowwood Park
33 Arrowwood Drive

95 Edgemere Boulevard


End of Pond View Drive

229 Lake Street

Main Street and North Quisigamond Avenue

 Greylock Park
Avon Avenue and Greylock Avenue

Ternberry Playground
Ptarmigan Drive and Audubon Drive


Bowling
AMF Town and Country Lanes (chain, closed)
405 Boston Turnpike

Bowlero (chain)
405 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Nathan's Footlong
16” PEPPERONI PIZZA
16” CHEESE PIZZA
BAVARIAN PRETZEL DIPPERS 
SPINACH and artichoke DIP 
Coconut Shrimp 
Dessert Sampler 
PIGS IN A BLANKET 
VEGGIE SPRING ROLLS 
LOVE ME TENDERS
SEASONAL FRUIT TRAY


Commercial Buildings
Christmas Tree Shops
1000 Boston Turnpike

Scandinavian Athletic Club Park
438 Lake Street

30 Julio Drive


Architecture
Monuments
Austin Liquors Statue
20 Boston Turnpike

Spag's Memorial
Baker Avenue and Mozart Avenue

Church Road and Boylston Street

238 Main Street

War Memorial
Main Street and Boylston Street

War Memorial
~100 Maple Avenue

Inflated Taekwondo Dude
370 Boston Turnpike

Fireman Monument
~7 Harrington Avenue

Old Tower
Centech Boulevard near Green Street


Places of Worship
440 Main Street

34 Gold Street

130 Boston Turnpike

16 Summer Street

First Congregational Church
19 Church Street

Grace Baptist Church
10 Stanley Road

Liberty Church
495 Hartford Turnpike

St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox Church
1 Industrial Drive

Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
34 Prospect Street

226 Grafton Street


Schools
1 Maple Avenue

28 Sherwood Avenue

Oak Middle School
45 Oak Street

Shrewsbury High School
64 Holden Street

St. John's High School
378 Main Street

214 Lake Street

1 Florence Street

123 Spring Street


Commercial Buildings
Independence Hall
59 South Street


Town Facilities
Town Hall
100 Maple Avenue

Post Office
43 Maple Avenue

 Public Library
609 Main Street

Police Department
106 Maple Avenue

20 Centech Boulevard

Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Korean
88 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes: 
White Creamy Taste
Chengdu Hot and Spicy
Clams
Mini Chikuwa
Frog Leg
Lamb
Choice Rib Eye
Prime Rib
Mussels
Scallop
Udon
White Fish Fillet
Jumbo Shrimp
Crab
Omasum
Spinach
Bok Choy
Watercress
Takoyaki
Fried Dumplings
Spicy Rice Cake
Tom Yum
Shrimp Tempura
Kimchi Jigae
Glass Noodle

bb.q Chicken (chain)
228 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Rose Ddeok-Bokki
Galbi
Honey Garlic

Japanese
551 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes: 
Indian Pancake
Blue Crab Quesadilla
Pyramid
Crunchy White Tuna
Hibachi
Mini Beijing Duck
Spicy Tartar Tower
Green Tea Tiramisu
Apple Cider
Eel Avocado Roll
Massachusetts Roll
Miso Soup
Pad Thai


Western
Tavern in the Square (chain)
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Lamb Meatball Banh Mi
Sweet Sticky Spicy Korean Pork Ribs
Brûléed Pound Cake
Flourless Chocolate Cake
 Fried Pickle Chips
Truffle Tots
Cornflake Chicken and Waffles
Bayou Chicken Pasta
Southwest Tots
General Tso's Chicken
Buffalo Cauliflower
Nachos
Chicken Quesadilla
Wings
Sirloin Steak Tips
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Bang Bang Broccoli
BBQ Chicken Pizza

2 Grafton Street
Recommended dishes: 
Willy Monster
Caramelized Breast of Duck
Szechuan Style Rack of Lamb
Pecan Encrusted Rack of Lamb
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Lobster Bomb
Petite Filet and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Toffee Candy Crunch
Willy's Orange Layer Cake
Nutty Kenzo
"Deconstructed" Beef Wellington

Jimmy's Tavern and Grill (chain)
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Argentinian Steak Frites
Stuffed Chicken Messina
 Baked Stuffed Haddock
Lobster Pie and Petit Filet Mignon
New England Clam Chowder
Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri
Slow Roasted Prime Rib
Texas Burger
Crispy Fried Zucchini Sticks
Thunder Burger
Triple Play Taco Platter
Tavern Jumbo Margarita
Seafood Savannah Pie
 Original Sin Cider
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Salmon Oscar
Jimmy's Special Rice Pilaf
Loaded Baked Potato
 Seafood Puttanesca
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Coleslaw
 Young's Double Chocolate Stout
Cocktail Shrimp
Peach Belini
Stawberry Mango Mimosa
Maple Bacon Chicken Fingers
Moat Mountain Miss V's Blueberry
Abita Purple Haze Raspberry Wheat
McKenzie's Pumpkin Jack Hard Cider
Conundrum White Blend
Fried Point Judith Calamari
Mother Burger
Stuffed Mushrooms
North Atlantic Salmon
 Double Play Taco Platter
Basket of "O" Rings
The J Burger
Boneless Rib Eye Steak
Chicken Santorini
New York Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Broiled Haddock

 Noodles and Company (chain, closed)
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Japanese Pan Noodles
Thai Hot Pot
Pesto Cavatappi
Alfredo Montamore
Thai Curry Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup

Italian
582 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Skillet Seared Sea Scallops
Gamberi e Langosta Alfredo d'Amici
Marsala
 Pumpkin and White Chocolate Bread Pudding
Artipeggio
Goat Cheese Pear Salad
Amici's Club Steak
Fettucine Carbonara
Homemade Pumpkin Bread Pudding
 

Dean Park Pizzeria
745 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp Scampi Pizza
Baklava
Sweet Heat
Shrimp and Broccoli Alfredo
Shrimp Scampi
Spanakopizza
Taco Pizza
2 Ovens Restaurant (closed)
84 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Garlic Mushroom Pizza
Whipped Feta Dip with Garlic Flatbread
Margherita Pizza
BBQ Pork Pizza
Spicy Pineapple and Prosciutto Pizza
Black Pepper Shrimp 
Sweet Potato Wedges
Spicy Chicken Wings 
Oven Roasted Chorizo
Skillet Cornbread
Pesto Shrimp Pizza

 Napoli Italian Deli and Catering
79 South Quinsigamond Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Saltimbocca Sandwich
Veal Marsala
Santa Monica



Creole
378 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Clams
Garlic Noodles


Indian
India Cafe (closed)
84 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Lunch buffet

Bollywood Grill (Chain)
97 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Lunch buffet
Lamb Tikka Masala
Plain Naan
Gobi Pakora

Eggholic (chain)
378 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Lassi
Chatpata Chicken Sandwich
Masala Half Fry
Anda Masala

Udupi Bhavan (closed)
378 Maple Avenue
Recommended dishes:
Udupi Express
Udupi Express Thali

Tandoori Delight (closed)
1000 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Goat Kahari
Suji Halwa

Chinese Mirch (chain, closed)
98 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Mint Lassi
Firecracker Prawns
Chilled Szechuan Cabbage
Plain Naan
Sev Puri
Chatpata Chicken Bao
Mutton Deewana Mastana Dum Rogan Gosh
Steamed Momos
Sweet Corn Soup
Vegetable Manchurian
Lamb Korma
Goat Curry
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Biryani
Chili Chicken Dry
Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Sizzling Dessert
Ginger Corn Fried Rice
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Hakka Noodles
Saag Paneer
Bhature
Pindi Chole
Mango Pudding
Dal Tasks
Vegetable Fried Rice
Butter Chicken
Five Spice Chicken
CHICKEN Manchuria
Rice Pudding
Vegetable Pakora
Vegetable Curry
Fried Eggplant



Royal India Cafe (closed)
100 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Boti Kebab Masala


Chinese
20 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Shredded Beef and Pepper Noodles
Pork Soup Dumplings
Wontons in Spicy Peanut Sauce
Pan Fried Pork Buns
Beef Tripe in Spicy Sauce
Chive Shrimp and Pork Dumplings
Crispy Pork Chop Rice Bowl
Crab Meat and Pork Soup Dumplings
Durian Puffs
Beef Scallion Pancake
Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Spicy Beef Soup Dumplings
Crispy Pork Chop Noodle Soup
Chicken and Shrimp Siu Mai
Chicken Soup Dumplings
Cucumber Salad
Spicy Crispy Chicken Rice Bowl
Scallion Oil Noodle
Four Happiness Sponge Tofu



Vietnamese
114 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Strawberry Mango Smoothie
Saigon Combo
Special Spicy Bowl
Hot Tea
Ramen Noodles
Pad Thai
Crazy Noodles
Pho Beef Meatball
#4 Combo Bowl
#5 Combo Bowl
Always "Sonny"
Lemongrass Chicken Salad Bowl
Shrimp Plate
Vietnamese Sandwich
Double Fried Chicken Wings
Avocado Premium Smoothie
Grilled Pork Chop
Beef Pho T-Rex Friend


Thai
Thai Place (chain)
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Duck Choo Chee
Tod Mun
Paradise Beef
Sweet and Sour Shrimp
Butterfly Shrimp
Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Golden Bags
Isaan Steak
Thai Hot Pot
Tom Kha Kai
Tomyum Seafood Soup
Spicy Noodles
Pho
 Pad See Eaw
Rad Nah
 Mango Infused Chicken
Basil Mussels
Beef Basil Leaves
Pineapple Fried Rice
Chicken Steamed Dumplings
Vegetable Tempura
Pad Thai
Beef Panang Curry
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Country Noodles
Yum Nuea


Desserts
378 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Blueberry Crumble
Biscoff Milk Cake
Honeycomb Bread

Gong Cha (chain)
110 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes: 
Passion Fruit Yogurt Smoothie

193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Paddle Bowl

Bean Counter Bakery (chain, closed)
228 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Peanut Butter Pyramid
Chocolate Mousse Tart
Salted Caramel Chocolate Cake
Red Velvet Cup

Gerardo's Italian Bakery (chain)
416 Boston Post Rd E
Recommended Dishes:
Lemoncello Mascarpone Cake
Mascarpone Puff
White Paffita Puff
Orange Peach Mousse Cupcake
Pina Colada Cupcake
Death by Chocolate Mousse Cake
Blueberry CheesecakeMile High Carrot Cake
Mile High Strawberry and Ricotta Cake
Mile High Lemoncello Cake
Lobster Tail

Hebert Candy Mansion
574 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
White Chocolate Pretzels
Salt Water Taffy
White Chocolate Rum Truffle
White Chocolate Hazelnut Truffle
Milk Chocolate Triple Chocolate Cream
Orange Foil Wrapped Orange Dark Chocolate Truffle
Red Foil Wrapped Chocolate Milk Chocolate Truffle
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cream
Sugar Free Milk Chocolate Orange Sherbet Cream
Dark Chocolate Irish Cream Truffle
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Chocolate Filled Pie Pop
Tried:
Brazilian
Terra Brasilis (chain)
500 Boston Turnpike


Mediterranean
Uptowne Grille
1000 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Spicy Lamb Kabob Mediterranean Roll-Up
Combo Shawarma Platter
Beef Shawarma Sandwich

84 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Gyro Platter
Indian
Kabab and Tandoor (chain)
1000 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Noodles
Paneer Naan
Hyderabadi Mutton Haleem


Western
Legends Lounge Bar and Grill
3 Tennis Drive
Recommended Dishes:
Mini Quesadilla

Honeygrow (chain)
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Strawberry Shortcake
Steakhouse Chopped Salad 

 Hooters (chain)
291 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Garden Salad
Roasted Mixed Veggies
Boneless Wings
Hooters Original Style Wings
Twisted Texas Melt

Burton's Grill (chain)
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Filet Mignon
Black Bean Burger
Point Judith Calamari
Philly Spring Rolls
Baked Ciabatta Bread Service
Steak Frites
French Fries
Mac and Cheese
Firecracker Shrimp
General Tso Cauliflower
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Sweet Potato Fries
Salmon Romesco
Choosy Kids Meal
Blueberry Hibiscus Squeeze

 Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell (chain)
21 South Quinsigamond Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Naked Chicken Chips
8 Piece Meal
4 Piece Combo
3 Piece Chicken Big Box Meal
Zinger Burger
KFC Fried Chicken and Donuts Sandwich
Kentucky Fried Chicken Wings
Nacho Fries
Zab Chicken Ranch Nacho Fries
5 pc Nuggets Kids Meal
 Potato Wedges
Mac and Cheese
KFC Chicken Swndwich
Pot Pie
 Chicken and Waffles

Slopeside Bar and Grill
1000 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Dog

Burger King (chain)
53 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Fries
Onion Rings
Jalapeno Cheddar Bites
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Nuggets
Classic Fries
6 pc Nuggets Kids Meal
Maple Bourbon BBQ Whopper Jr.
8 Piece Nuggets
10 pc Nuggets
Bacon King
Chicken Garden Salad

Borgatti Bar (chain)
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Borgatti Wings
Vedge Mere

Billy's Pub
81 Clinton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Marinated Sirloin Steak Tips

Lakeway Hot Dogs
16 Harrington Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chilli Cheese Dog

Five Guys (chain)
20 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Small Hamburger
Cajun Fries
Veggie Sandwich

Buffalo Wild Wings (chain)
476 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Bourbon Pineapple Punch 
Pulled Pork Slammers
Boneless Wings
Brisket Tacos
 Traditional Wings
15/15 WING BUNDLE
B. Good (chain)
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Sweet Potato Fries
Veggie Burger
Mango Milkshake
Spicy Avocado and Lime
Spaghetti and Meatballs

 Lakeside Bar and Grille
97 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Eggplant Parmesan Dinner
Mushroom Swiss Burger
French Onion Soup
Black and Bleu Salad
Molten Lava Cake
Haddock Francaise
Moroccan Platter
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Marsala
Wah-Bo (closed)
98 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Wild Bison Burger

Willickers Tex-Mex and BBQ
896 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Poncho Pete's Chili
Cowboy Caviar with Nachos
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

The Edge
51 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Olde 43 Root Beer
Jalapeno Dog


Deli
100 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Baja Tortilla Soup

274 South Street
Recommended dishes:
North End Panini

Panera Bread (chain)
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
North End Panini
Thai Garden Chicken Wonton Broth Bowl
Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
Steak and White Cheddar Panini
Roasted Turkey, Apple and Cheddar Sandwich
Spicy Thai Salad with Chicken
Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt
French Onion Soup
Blueberry Muffin with Fresh Blueberries
Italian Sandwich
Modern Caprese
Candy Cookie
Chicken Noodle Soup
Roast Turkey with Avocado BLT
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese
Sierra Turkey
Iced Tea
Bacon Turkey Bravo
Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad
Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Agave Lemonade
Lemon Drop Cookie
Steak and Arugula Sandwich
Triple Chocolate Cookie with Walnuts
Passion Papaya Green Tea
Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie
Toasted Caprese Focaccia

Weepin' Willie's (chain)
160 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Meatball Sub

Jersey Mike's Subs (chain)
120 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Ham and Provolone
274 South Street
Recommended dishes:
Butterscotch milkshake


Italian
Elsa's Eatery (closed)
33 Boston Turnpike
Recommended dishes:
Chicken Ellen

Domino's (chain)
246 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Honolulu Hawaiian
Chicken Alfredo
 BBQ Wings

Buca di Beppo (closed)
7 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Penne San Remo

424 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Super Veggie
Indian Pizza

Pepperoni Express
506 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Delhi Delight Pizza
Meat Lovers Pizza
Patriot Missile
The Unique Pasta Alfredo

Golden Pizza
271 Grafton Street
Recommended Dishes:
All Meat Pizza

Shrewsbury Pizzaria
560 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pizza
Shrewsbury Special Pizza

Papa Gino's (chain)
20 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Slice of Cheese
Slice of Pepperoni
Sweet Teriyaki Chicken Tenders
Boss BBQ Chicken
Italian Sausage Ricotta
Cheese Breadsticks
Chicken Tenders
Village Pizza
16 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Village Special
Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
Mushroom Pizza
Tomato Pizza
Meatball Spaghetti

Mexican
Moe's Southwest Grill (Chain)
61 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Smokin Chicken Burrito Bowl
Homewrecker Burrito

Chipotle Mexican Grill (chain)
97 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Burrito
Burrito Bowl

Tacos Acapulco (closed)
344 Boston Turnpike


Food Trucks
Frank's Franks
530 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Dog


Chinese
Bauhinia
271 Grafton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Half Peking Duck
Chow Fun
Szechuan Shredded Beef

380 Maple Avenue

Fred's Chinese Food
380 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Sesame Chicken

ChumLee's
50 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
5-Flavored Shrimp

378 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Tsunami Chicken



Japanese
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
20 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Teriyaki Steak
House Salad
Onion Soup
Avocado Cradle

Atlantic Poke
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
The Sashimi


Dessert
Candy Hop
1000 Boston Turnpike

118 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Glazed Munchkin
Glazed Chocolate Munchkin
Glazed Blueberry Munchkin
Jelly Munchkin
Berry Powdered Munchkin
Avocado Toast

36 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pumpkin Munchkin
Hash Browns
Maple Sugar Bacon Sandwich

98 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
White Chocolate Raspberry 

Icraze Frozen Yogurt (chain)
20 Boston Turnpike

71 Grafton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Ricotta and Blueberry Tart

Macey's Cafe (closed)
274 South Street
Recommended dishes:
Caramel Peanut Cluster

Boston Donuts (chain)
22 Maple Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Powder Covered Cream Filled Donut

Starbuck's (chain)
731 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Shaken Berry Sangria Herbal Tea
Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappucino
Starbuck's (chain)
193 Boston Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Matcha Creme Frappucino
Ham and Swiss Croissant

Starbuck's (chain) 
200 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Snowman Cookie


Thai
Thai and I
274 South Street
Recommended dishes:
Khao Soi
Roasted Duck Noodle Soup
See You in Kale
Mango with Sweet Sticky Rice
Pho
Thai and I Special
Drunken Noodles
Pad See U


 Breakfast
70 Clinton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Triple Bypass

Dee's Place
1 Pineland Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Big Apple Breakfast and Lunch (chain)
378 Shrewsbury Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Break the House

574 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Fried Rice

 Cafe Noir 
307 Grafton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Thai Chicken with Red Curry Soup

Brody's Diner
308 Hartford Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Monte Cristo Sandwich
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