I’m a Cambridge eater (taste in brunch places runs to East Coast Grill and Johnny D’s) but will be meeting an out-of-town friend for brunch this coming Sunday, July 4, somewhere between North Attleboro and Norwood. I... (1 reply, last updated by groaker July 2, 2004)

tea lovers companion and tea lovers treasury by james norwood pratt (7 replies, last updated by teatime February 26, 2005)

I really like Mike’s in Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill area. It’s on Dekalb Avenue and St. James, right across from Pratt University. They are fairly crowded on the weekends though and it’s not an all night diner.... (2 replies, last updated by MD February 2, 2003)

A friend from E. Prov goes to Norwood to Cedars for goods. (4 replies, last updated by Garris February 6, 2006)

are the average costs for this number of guests for food, drinks, tax, gratuity? We’ve looked at Astra, Central Park Boathouse, Alger House, Tribeca Rooftop, Pratt Mansion, Ethical Culture, and several Clubs thus far. We... (0 replies, last updated by ral217 December 27, 2007)

I believe it’s Altman’s Deli that you’re referencing and it’s a good several block walk away from the ESPN zone, and it’s not on Pratt Street, it’s on Lombard. Great food, but not really in... (5 replies, last updated by jrussd April 3, 2007)

there in March. It’s owned by a very nice young husband and wife team, James & Stacey McDevitt. Stacey’s the pastry chef. James is part Japanese and Hawaian — which inspired the name Hapa (means... (4 replies, last updated by john daly December 18, 2000)

Depends on how you get from Walpole to 128/I-95; there’s a great place along Washington Street in Norwood, called the “Mug 'n Muffin”. It’s on the east side of the road, right in the center of town. Lots of... (2 replies, last updated by James Cronen September 20, 2002)

We love Magnolia’s. See you at Stone Barns (we’re planning a visit in August). Best, James Link: http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=413 (14 replies, last updated by bermano123 August 26, 2007)

The only thing that comes to mind is the James Joyce Pub http://thejamesjoycepub.com/ Most everything is pretty much chains (14 replies, last updated by crowsonguy November 27, 2006)

I can’t say that I can improve on Trix’s list, but there are a couple of other places: San Sushi in the Redwood Trust has a decent reputation The Purple Orchid at President and Pratt used to get rave reviews before it... (8 replies, last updated by James Owen November 15, 2002)

there’s a place at dekalb and st. jamesish (near washington(possibly clinton hill?) that has good pies, great crust they deliver but i can’t think of their name off hand. (14 replies, last updated by Clinton Hiller November 28, 2006)

deglazed with water, vinegar, cider, beer, and various brandies before adding stock and reducing. I always have a bottle of Noilly-Pratt dry French vermouth on hand. I find it’s the best fortified wine for deglazing. But of... (9 replies, last updated by Karl S. August 27, 2003)

Oh, I can’t disagree more. I’m sorry, but I can’t stand Lucianos. The food is dreadful, and the interior is cheesy at best. Sky on Route 1 in Norwood (or is it still Walpole there?) has a very lovely brunch. I... (9 replies, last updated by Jane March 16, 2006)

Isabella in Dedham, Byblos in Norwood (6 replies, last updated by brunoblake March 28, 2003)