We’re planning to do a tour at Round Pond and were wondering if there any good restaurants near by or if there any vineyards close by that we could tour or sample? Round Pond is at 886 Rutherhford Road, Rutherford, CA. (7 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston October 14, 2006)

. OK I’ll stop now – but I’ll be back! We toured Round Pond olive mill earlier in the day. It was $25.00 per person. The website says to allow 1.5 hours, but it was exactly 1 hour. There is a maximum of 6 people... (0 replies, last updated by SanJoseHound June 26, 2008)

Got out of SF this weekend and visited: (1) Ubuntu (2) Farmhouse Inn (3) Round Pond Winery (for the olive mill tour) (1) Ubuntu Because of an accident on the bridge, we arrived at Ubuntu about an hour past our reservation time. I... (4 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler April 7, 2008)

There is a temporary fence around the old Ground Round building at the Fresh Pond Rotary. I have been waiting to see what will move in. Does anyone have any info? (16 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team September 24, 2008)

Signs are starting to go up but I haven’t seen one for TJ’s yet. I drive by on Fresh Pond a couple times a week. There’s signage for T-Mobile, Chipotles, and Ground Round sign is still there. I haven’t had... (104 replies, last updated by enhF94 November 16, 2009)

I’m trying to plan dinner for 2 beginning of January and am thinking about North Pond, Naha, or Michael (Winnetka), but can’t seem to decide. Location isn’t an issue. We’re pretty much just looking for... (16 replies, last updated by nsxtasy December 10, 2008)

Is there any place to eat near Fresh Pond other than Summer Shack? (18 replies, last updated by bachslunch June 9, 2007)

highly reccomended BYOB Tasty Tuesdays are available Tuesday evenings year round at The Pond House Cafe Tasty Tuesday menu changes monthly (4 replies, last updated by westie June 20, 2009)

I saw something on the Globe’s site the other day to the effect that Trader Joe’s corporate office disclaimed any plans to go in at Fresh Pond. Sure enough, the developer’s site map no longer shows TJ’s.... (25 replies, last updated by lgss March 24, 2009)

had some wonderful meals: Dinner at North Pond- My husband and I were meeting my old college roommate who I had not seen in many years. This was the perfect place to catch up over a nice meal because the space is small, the scenery... (2 replies, last updated by Goomba May 11, 2008)

the well-reviewed Shaker Pond Ice Cream Shop in Alfred, Maine is going where few Maine shops have dared to tread before and is staying open YEAR ROUND. Anyone tried it? Think it’ll fly or will this just be their winter of... (5 replies, last updated by dortiz March 8, 2009)

There’s a Cuban dish called Boliche which calls for an eye of round stuffed with sausage or ham – some recipes call for a mixture, others for simply Spanish chorizo inserted into the center. Here’s one: Round eye... (15 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste October 17, 2005)

Heading out toward Pemaquid, try Round Pond Inn (I think that’s the right name) in Round Pond or Bristol Inn in Bristol. I’ve been to Round Pond, not to Bristol. LaGarage in Wiscasset is a good bet, too. Was there... (2 replies, last updated by M-L. July 22, 2005)

I haven’t been, but it seems to have a good reputation. If you’re not sure, try Anchor Inn in Round Pond. I HAVE been there, and it’s good. (1 reply, last updated by M-L. July 13, 2004)

Go to Round Pond in Rutherford. Their olive oil, vinegar, and meyer lemon syrup are absolutely incredible. I did an in depth tasting of Napa Valley EVOO about two months back, and Round Pond simply blew me away. It’s also... (6 replies, last updated by ChickenNWaffles December 26, 2006)