I don't want to say positively, but I believe it may be the same owners.

The one in Framingham is near my house and I've been three times now. 2 of 3 it was indeed crowded inside but we didn't have to wait for a table either.
My mother has taken her best friend who is from Coventry and she just raves about it because apparently their Brit dishes are very authentic. They have an extensive beer selection too. The rest of their food is kind of like a hodge podge and trying to include something for everyone. I do like the "make your own mac 'n' cheese". It is a chain but definitely a notch above Applebee's and the like.

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Applebee's
85 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Sam's all the way! I've been there three times now. Food is always excellent, cocktails are delicious and the view is the best I've experienced on the Boston waterfront. Service lags at times but the staff is very sweet and accommodating.

I went into The Spirited Gourmet, Belmont, MA on a whim a couple of months ago just to check it out and ended up getting some AHHH MAAAAY ZING cheeses that I had never seen before. One that I chose had dried apricots and ginger zest in it and it was so delicious.
Vast selection and they let you try anything you'd like.

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Spirited Gourmet
448 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478

In case you missed it: Pinkberry is in Hingham and I believe the Boston location is going to open this fall or next spring?? Can't recall but i know it's coming soon....Hingham is open now though :-)

I've been frequenting the Farmers Market all summer! Definitely a treat! Especially since it's right down the street from me.

I second that! My entire family lives in FL and that is the one thing they continue to complain about. When I fly down, my mother requires me to bring her fried rice and an order of egg rolls. She doesn't even care that she has to reheat it etc.

Icing on the Cake in Newton...they not only have the WOW factor you're looking for but they are so tasty. My family and friends now request a cake from them, enough said.

Yes, Firebox is on the same road (Great Rd)...it's right near the Friendly's.

After being here almost a month, I FINALLY made it to Oga. I cannot thank you guys enough! The most fabulous sushi I've had since living in So. Cali. Thank you, thank you!!!

We were so underdressed and it was awkward but the staff didn't make us feel that way, a few of the other patrons gave us the once over though. Business casual type dress would make you "fit in".

haha we were definitely the minority in there and dare I say that we were still in our sweats from moving *gasp*. Delicious stuffed mushrooms and the entrees were fabulous. The veggie sides and the salad could of used some help though (lettuce, 3 onion slices and one tomato slice).

I'm a Pinkberry fan after living in CA. I like Boyo in Brookline a lot and although it's not Pinkberry, it's comparable and they offer a lot of the same toppings (mochi included).

We moved into the new place on Friday and our first meal ended up being at Ken's Steak House. I had the baked stuffed sole and it was absolutely amazing and was drenched in a lobster cream sauce. My boyfriend really enjoyed his steak too.

Possibly Oga for sushi tonight.

YES the old Lloyds! Thank you for that!

WOW all great, thanks so much :-) I'm definitely looking forward to trying Oga and Dah Mee. I forgot about Sel De La Terre and the Collection has The Met Bar too which I haven't tried yet.
I'll definitely look into Alta Strada too.

Has anyone tried the diner that's owned by a Brazillian husband and wife?? The name escapes me but they were featured on Fox25 one morning a few weeks ago.

I drive by the Keltic Krust in W. Newton all the time and it's always busy although I've never been in.
It's a bakery/cafe though so I bet they have some great Irish Soda Bread.
http://www.keltickrust.com/kkb/about....

Excellent! I really appreciate all of those and I'm really excited for the Farmers Market! I totally forgot about Five Guys opening up, I had heard that! Tried the one in Foxboro...really great.

Sage is now closed :-( drove past it a week ago on my way to Stella.

I am moving to Framingham this week (less than 2 miles from the Natick Mall) but I'm really not familiar with the area other than Rt. 9. I prefer non-chain restaurants and of all types (great takeout, ethnic, high-end, diners, etc).
Thanks, Chows!

The poutine at All Star was decent but doesn't compare to the real thing in Montreal. They sprinkle them with green onions and if you ask them not to, they still do. The cheese curds didn't seem fresh either.

I've gotten cakes from various places in town but I finally fell in love with just one. It's in Newton called Icing on the Cake. I would call ASAP though to place your order.

WOW talk about thinking outside the box! I would've never thought of that and I truly thank you for sharing...excellent idea :-)

Ok...I've only had corn tortillas there and tried one here with a flour tortilla...definitely prefer the corn though.

Thanks for the tip...going to put that on my list to try and I shall report back!

One of the signs of a true baja fish taco is the use of CORN tortillas.

Thanks! I already made a date with my friend to try out Mrs. Jones next week! Can't wait!

As silly as this is...I had a bad experience with the owner of Hungry Mother through something work related so now I refuse to patronize the restaurant out of principal :-(

Nice and I'm moving to Malden in March! I can't wait to try it! Thanks for the tip!

That stinks to hear! Guess I'll just wait to go to Waffle House when I visit my family!