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05/09/08:


Tom's Gourmet Marketplace
The variety of a village, under one roof
By Becki Harrington-Davis Contributing Writer
      Northborough - Tom's Gourmet Marketplace is everything you could ask for, rolled into one location: it's a restaurant, a café, a take-out shop and a bakery. It even off ers a martini, wine and smoothie bar, in addition to catering service and its own cooking school.
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04/25/08:


Tribeca
By Becki Harrington-Davis Contributing Writer
      Region - I was impressed the minute I pulled up to Tribeca, where the complimentary valet attendant parked my car and I met my friend, who was waiting at the bar. She was enjoying a glass of pinot grigio ($9) as recommended by the bartender.
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04/11/08:


Sully's First Edition Pub
For great food in a friendly atmosphere
By Margaret Locher Contributing Writer
      Marlborough - My boyfriend I met another couple for dinner on a recent night at Sully's First Edition Pub. It was early when we walked in and picked our own table in the bar area. A few regulars sat at the bar watching sports on one of the four televisions in the room. We settled into our seats as our waitress handed us the menu and the specials of the night.
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03/28/08:


Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant
Spice, style and authenticity
By Kate Daly Contributing Writer
      Northborough - I can describe my recent dining experience at Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant with one word: spice. With a party in tow, I arrived at the restaurant in a rainstorm. We were seated immediately at a table for six in the atrium, and watched the rain around us through the glass walls and ceiling.
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03/14/08:


CJ's Steakloft
For variety and value in a comfortable setting
By Margaret Locher Contributing Writer
      Northborough - The Steakloft restaurant is family-owned and run by the mother-and-son team of Carolyn and Mark Johnson. Tucked away off Route 20 West, the Steakloft is the perfect place for a memorable, and affordable, meal.
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02/29/08:


Tom’s Gourmet Marketplace
For fresh homemade food in a friendly atmosphere
By Sarah Freedman Contributing Writer
     Northborough - Tom’s Gourmet Marketplace, nestled downtown at 4 West Main St. since June 2005, is the place to go for a good homemade meal any time of the day.

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02/15/08:


Mikaku Japanese Cuisine
For fresh Japanese food in a cosmopolitan atmosphere
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
      Northborough - Mikaku Japanese Cuisine is a wonderful addition to the host of restaurants that have joined the community recently. Tucked inside a new plaza, the restaurant boasts a beautiful, modern décor with a dark wood bar and granite counters. The space is sleek and contemporary and gives customers a feeling of being in Boston.
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02/01/08:


Grafton Inn
Gourmet food in a country setting
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor

      Region - The Grafton Inn is full of tradition. The building is a landmark, having been an inn and well-known gathering place for more than a century, but the newest owners have added another tradition: the Grafton Inn never disappoints.
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01/18/08:

Dino's Trattoria
For casual dining in a cozy atmosphere
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
      Marlborough - Tucked inside of the Victoria Building, Dino's Trattoria is a cozy, casual restaurant that off ers hungry patrons a large selection of appetizers, soups and salads; chicken, beef, seafood and pasta entrees; sandwiches; and more. Even the children's menu has more than half a dozen items, all priced from $3.
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01/04/07:

Harry's Restaurant
offers home-cooked comfort food
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
    
  Westborough - Since moving to Westborough in 2006, I have found Harry's Restaurant on Route 9 to be a great spot for seafood and chowder. On a recent winter afternoon, I found out it is also the place to go for home-style comfort food.
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12/21/07:

Checkerboards Pizza Restaurant and More
Choice, quality and taste
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Hudson - When we chose Checkerboards for dinner, I had a hankering for seafood, but figured I'd opt for pizza. Instead, my dining companions and I had a wide variety of choices that included - yes - fresh seafood. Not only does Checkerboards off er variety in menu, but also in accommodations.
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12/07/07:

Main Street Café
For a tasty, healthy meal
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Marlborough - An early lunch turned into a lengthy experience of healthy eating, home-style food and the discovery of a new favorite - grapenut pudding. My dining companion and I were both delighted with the menu at the Main Street Café, which off ers not only low-carb options, but also vegetarian dishes. Even better, trans fats were virtually absent.
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11/23/07:


Tom's Gourmet Marketplace
Where breakfast is a relaxing treat
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
      Northborough - On a rare quiet morning, I decided to try Tom's Gourmet Marketplace for a relaxing breakfast. The main feature of Tom's breakfast is the Early Morning Wagon Café, well stocked with delectable-looking jumbo muffins, scones, cinnamon rolls, elephant ears, fruit and cheese Danish, and bagels (from $.99 to $1.79).
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11/09/07:

Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant
For authentic Thai food in a comfortable setting
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
    
  Northborough - Yoong Tong Thai Restaurant is family-owned and run. On a recent visit, Ta Sahasakmoutri, the manager, shared some of the restaurant's success over the past eight years. "We are first generation from Thailand," she said. "My whole family is from Bangkok. This is true, authentic cooking.
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10/26/07:

CJ's Steakloft
Where dining is a pleasure
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
 
     Northborough - Eating at the Steakloft is always a pleasurable experience. The food is freshly made, the atmosphere is casual and the portions are generous. On a recent weekday, my dining companion and I were looking forward to a relaxing evening, with someone else doing the cooking. We were quickly seated to a booth in one of the two main dining rooms.
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10/12/07:

Korean--BBQ Kitchen
Authentic specialties served with TLC
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
     Northborough -- Korean-BBQ Kitchen opened its doors July 11 and owners Munja and Hotaek Rhim are pleased with the warm reception they have received from the Northborough community as well as the neighboring towns.
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09/28/07:

Harry's Restaurant
For fresh seafood, comfort food, breakfast all day and more
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
     
Westborough -- On a warm September evening in the middle of the week, we decided to have dinner at Harry's. The restaurant was bustling with diners of all ages. My companions and I waited briefly for a booth and were warmly greeted by our waitress.
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09/14/07:

The Grafton Inn offers fine dining in a casual, elegant setting
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
     
Region -- Looming over the Common, the Grafton Inn delivers atmosphere. Under new owners Kate and Larry Loughan, the renovated restaurant delivers both elegance and comfort.
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08/31/07:

Dino's Trattoria...
A restaurant with a plan
By Brian Cronin Contributing Writer
   
  Marlborough -- Dino's Trattoria in Marlborough opened in January and is providing the local community what its owner, Dino Ferretti, hoped it would. Ferretti summed up his plan for a successful restaurant.
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08/17/07:

Sebastian's Seafood and Grille
For the freshest seafood and so much more
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
   
   Region - I was looking forward to dining recently at Sebastian's Seafood and Grille in North Grafton to fulfill a craving I'd been having for fish and chips. The restaurant, which is tucked into a corner of a residential area, has an extensive menu.
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08/03/07:

Tom's Gourmet Marketplace
For an array of gourmet prepared foods and much more
By Nance Ebert Contributing Writer
    
  Northborough - Tom Ormondroyd, president and CEO of Tom's Gourmet Marketplace, seems to have a secret formula for success. His business has grown tremendously since opening its doors a few years ago and has evolved into a place customers love to visit.
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07/20/07:

Sapporo Korean Barbecue and Sushi Restaurant
Take a dining journey that satisfies
By Kate Daly Assistant Editor
Westborough - Walking into Sapporo Korean Barbecue and Sushi Restaurant is like taking a deep, relaxing breath. The lighting is subtle, the music soft jazz, the colors soothing, the predominant artwork large, glowing engraved glass sculptures of Japanese figures.
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