Framingham residents, don't be surprised when you venture into Moe's Southwest Grill on Route 9 east in Natick. The staff does that to everybody. (I won't spoil the surprise. It's a little bit of fun on a humdrum day.) Moe's is one of the new cafeteria style restaurants where you order burritos, salads, tacos or whatever's your pleasure and the counter people make it right in front of you, so you can say what you want on your Billy Ballou and how much. What that has to do with nachos covered with everything but the kitchen sink, I don't know. Moe's prices are the best thing. It's very …

The doors are open, the buffet is full and the sushi chefs are ready for your order at the new Feng Shui restaurant in Natick, which opened its doors yesterday. The hibachi sushi lounge at 801 Worcester St. (next to Chuck E. Cheese) offers Japanese and Chinese fusion cuisine, featuring a long list of appetizers, soups and salads, an array of seafood and several different recipes for duck and chicken and beef. The menu list over 50 combinations for sushi and sashimi combos, makimono and a la carte options. Diners may also choose from a long list of hibachi options. Lunch and specials are …

Sometimes the best way to unwind after a long, stressful week is to enjoy a leisurely weekend morning at brunch. At Gourmet Decisions Cafe & Grill, brunch is as much about the food as it is about the ritual: Catching up with friends and indulging in dishes more decadent than your usual bowl of Special K. Casually sip a cup of the full-bodied house coffee while devouring the Tuscan toast (French toast stuffed with sautéed apples, mascarpone cheese, cinnamon and spice), or perhaps try one of their many omelets. The café is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Whether you are an …

Allora is not your run of the mill sandwich shop or eatery. This is an upscale restaurant serving Mediterranean and Italian dishes. Although the lunch menu won’t break the bank (sandwiches range from $8 - $14), many would see dinner at Allora as something reserved for special occasions and events (main entrees range from $18 - $42). The dilemma here is that each dish sounds as intoxicating as the next. Kick off the meal with the tender Sicilian Fried Calamari, followed by chianti braised beef shortribs, which are served over butternut sage risotto with broccoli rapini. Allora is currently …

North End Treats has an overwhelming array of indulgent brick oven gourmet pizzas, from the caramelized onion pizza (caramelized onions, pine nuts, olive oil and mozzarella) to the steak pizza bourbon (steak, bell peppers, onions, mozzarella). Large calzones and paninis provide tasty alternatives to the classic pizza. But something else beckons patrons. It is the rich and extravagant pastries lining the shelves of the glass cases. Sample a tiramisu cup. Sink your teeth into one of the popular lobster tail pastries or try a peanut cup. North End Treats is sure to have something to satisfy …