In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is The Boston Tavern, located at: 389 West Center Street (Rt. 106) in West Bridgewater. Depending on route, from downtown Stoughton, it's about 10 miles away and about a 15 minute drive. Boston Tavern Overview: The Boston Tavern is a family-friendly restaurant and pub, open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Whether you come hungry for North End style Italian food, Boston baked scrod or Big Papi style hamburgers, the Boston Tavern has got you covered.  Décor: …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is Finbarr’s Auld Irish Pub, located at 521 Washington Street in Canton center. From downtown Stoughton, it's about 3.5 miles away and about an 8 minute drive. 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% Celtic. The menu has a great blend of today’s favorites and …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is The Family Dog, located at 210 North Main St. in Mansfield. From downtown Stoughton, it's about 14 miles away and a little less than a 30 minute drive. The most direct route (for distance and time) is to take Route 138 to Route 123/106 and drive towards Mansfield Center. The Family Dog Thirty hot dogs all wearing different toppings grace the blackboard at The Family Dog, ranging from unassuming, "The Plain Jane," which is simply an all beef hot dog on a bun; to …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is Uncle Ed's Back Porch, located at 416 Old Colony Road in Norton. It's a bit of a drive, but from what we've heard, it's worth it. From downtown Stoughton it's about 20 miles away and about a 35 minute drive. You can take back roads (Route 123) or the highway (Route 495). Overview: Founded Aug. 1, 2009, Uncle Ed's Back Porch is known for it’s homemade ice cream. It serves about 30 flavors, and even more during the summer. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is Mai Place, located at 323 Turnpike Street, Canton  MA. From downtown Stoughton it's about 3.5 miles away and less than a 10 minute drive, just a straight shot down Route 138. Mai Place offers fine Chinese and Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices. Well-known for its reputation as a fresh sushi place, the Canton restaurant has options like Philidelphia Maki and Crispy Tuna rolls.   Other options include tasty appetizers like their spicy "Mai Buffalo Wings" or …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is El Mariachi, located at 620 Washington St. in South Easton, MA. From downtown Stoughton it's about 5.7 miles away and a 10 minute drive, just a straight shot down Route 138. Overview: Standing alone as one of the only Mexican restaurants in the area, El Mariachi aims to bring something new to family dining in Easton. The menu is full of old family recipes that the owner, Jose Lopez, and his family have always used. “We are from the southern part of Mexico. Our …

In this column, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is Coriander Bistro, located in Sharon at 5 Post Office Square. From downtown Stoughton it's about 4.5 to 5 miles away and a 10-12 minute drive, depending on route. Coriander Bistro–There's something romantic about spicy Indian food:  The heat; the burning feeling on your lips; the tendency to take little nibbles of perfectly seasoned cuisine.  Coriander Bistro offers fine Indian cuisine at reasonable prices. While the menu is exotic, each item is given a delectable…

Each week, Stoughton Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that is worth checking out. This week's choice is Davio's Foxborough, located in Patriot Place. From downtown Stoughton it's about 11.5 miles away and a 20-25 minute drive. Overview: Davio's is known for its upscale Northern Italian cuisine, serving everything "from aged steaks to simple-yet-unique pasta creations." Davio's recently added a "prix-fixe" menu to Monday nights. For $28, diners will be served a 3-course meal, starting with an appetizer and ending with one of their gourmet desserts. Simple traditional …