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 Norwood 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 …

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Bites Nearby: Islington Pizza and Sub Shop

Family comfort food right next door.

Opening in December 1995, Islington Pizza and Sub Shop is a prime location for food lovers who enjoy pizza, subs, and, of course, a family-friendly atmosphere. "It's a family ownership," Owner Maria Tassiopoulos said. "And that's not just it. There is a low employee turnover, with some guys working here for several years. It is very family friendly - there's even a playground right behind us." The restaurant's location on Washington St. in Islington is ideal for anyone passing through town and looking for a quick bite to eat, but also for those who love a once-a-week specialtiy of buffalo chicken pizza, a mixed green salad, or a BLT. One Westwood Patch reader also rated it among their favorite restaurants in Westwood back in January. The …

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Greenwood Real Properties/Keller Williams Realty

8:43 am on Sunday, June 19, 2011

Every Friday in our house it is pizza night. We have been doing this for as long as I can remember. When we lived in Norwood we always got our pizza from Islington pizza. It is consistently good and we love the crust. When we moved to Canton we started looking for pizza closer to home. We have found some good pizza shops in Canton. However, we still come back to Islington for their pizza at least…   more ›

Patch Picks

Patch Picks: The Best Hamburger

This week's picks feature the best local burger joints.

Patch Picks highlights editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.  This weekly feature provides lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. This week we asked for the best place in town to find the good old American hamburger. So the next time you're craving the classic, check out one of these local options: Lewis': This Norwood favorite is told to make the best burger in the world, nevermind the town. Lewis' also has a wide variety on their menu…

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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. Let Norwood Patch pick 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 percent 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: Cafe Diva

Cafe Diva could be the local option for your morning coffee or breakfast.

If you like a bit of local flavor in your morning coffee, there is an alternative to Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks right in the heart of nearby Westwood. Cafe Diva, located across from Cold Stone on Washington Street in Islington, is open seven days a week, offering you the cafe-style goods of breakfast and lunch. If you're looking for another option to wake up to in the morning, Cafe Diva's got it, from pastries and ice cream, to freshly brewed coffee. Cafe Diva is located in the heart of Islington. Open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch, it is a popular spot among locals. It also serves ice cream, pastries and coffee.

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