New South Natick eatery: Maggie & Milo’s ice cream and hot dogs

July 21, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

A South Natick neighbor gave us the scoop that a new ice cream and hot dog shop has opened at 57 Eliot Street in the spot where Little Lola’s once did a takeout business (Lola’s Italian Groceria is still going strong in Natick Center).

Maggie & Milo's, South Natick — Maggie & Milo’s, South Natick

Stop by Maggie & Milo’s soft opening Thursday, July 22- Sunday, July 25, 11am-4pm.

Permanent hours will begin Tuesday, July 27, 11am – 8pm.

Maggie and Milo’s is closed on Mondays.

What’s good?

Choose from 7 ways to get your dog dressed from basic, to a mac and cheese version, to a Texas dog with coleslaw and barbecue sauce. Plant-based dogs and all-beef are available. Also on the menu are fries, popcorn, turkey chili, veggie chili, and more.

Ice cream flavors cover the basic chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, along with raspberry sorbet, cookies and cream, chocolate pecan yogurt, and several other choices. One scoop is $3.75; two scoops, $4.75; 3 scoops, $5.75. Classic sundaes, a banana boat, and frappes are also on the menu.

With an adjacent park for the kids to run around in, outdoor seating, the beautiful South Natick dam across the street, and neighborhoods full of hungry people willing to walk any distance for ice cream (especially when that distance is just down the street), we’re predicting Maggie & Milo’s will become an instant South Natick classic.

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Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy yard sale, July 17th

July 13, 2021 by Admin Leave a Comment

All are welcome to the The Natick Sons and Daughters of Italy lodge’s Indoor Summer Yard Sale, luncheon, and raffle on Saturday, July 17, 9am-2pm, at 37 Washington Ave., Natick. Proceeds from the charitable event will go to support Family Promise Metrowest.

Raffle ticket options:

A $12 donation will get you a meatball sub, chips, soda/water and a free Ice Cream Basket raffle ticket.

Purchase raffle tickets—20 for $10 —for a chance at the Taste of Italy basket. (The basket includes olive oil, fire roasted red peppers, balsamic vinegar, Pinot Grigio, (over 21 required), pasta, sauce, breadsticks with rosemary and more.)

You can pre-order meatball subs and raffle tickets at the Lodge’s website, or purchase at the event.

To purchase a yard sale spot call 508-728-4227 for information.

Cilicia Mediterranean Market opens in Natick Center

July 3, 2021 by Deborah Brown 1 Comment

The brown paper covering the windows has come down, and Cilicia Mediterranean Market has officially opened its doors at 7 North Main Street. Owner Maral Yotnakhperian has stocked the shelves with dried beans, pickled vegetables, spices, nuts & seeds, jam & honey, cheeses, candy, a Greek olive oil station, and more. When we stopped by, the fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from local distributors were about to arrive, and prepared foods will soon be available.

Yotnakhperian owned and operated the former Samra market. She closed that shop’s 11 North Main Street doors last year to concentrate on the planning process for bringing Cilicia to fruition.

Cilicia already has loyal fans. “Maral has the most delicious hummus and grape leaves on the planet,” enthused customer and Natick resident Jodi Wood.

Welcome to Natick Center, Cilicia.

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“Common Good Food Pantry” installed in Natick Center

June 10, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

On the corner of School and Common Streets in Natick Center a mini free-food pantry has sprung up, installed by a local family in collaboration with the Common Street Spiritual Center. Dubbed “The Common Good Pantry,” the community resource has been put in place as a response to the issue of widespread food insecurity as many neighbors increasingly find it difficult to fill their kitchen shelves with healthy food for their families.

Common Good Food Pantry, Natick — The Common Good Food Pantry will be stocked with non-perishables and household items later this month.

Volunteers will start stocking the Common Good Pantry shelves later this month with items such as cereal, personal care products, canned goods, and more. At that time, everyone will be welcome to access the donated items.

“Even before COVID there was a lot of community need out there, and it hasn’t gone away even though things are opening up more,” said Ian Mevorach, Minister and Director of the Spiritual Center.

Natick residents Suzanne and Roger Alcott, along with their three daughters Olivia, Grace, and Katelyn, and family friend Sara Goldstein-Weiss worked to make the vision for the pantry a reality. Katelyn and Sara created the artwork for the pantry. C & T Design Center donated the paint and paint brushes.

Details are still coming together as organizers finish the signage, which will include instructions for use. We’ll do a follow up post regarding ways community members can help out with the project.

What to bring to South Natick Dam’s ‘Slow Picnic Area’

May 20, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Yes, I know that the sign “Slow Picnic Area” at the South Natick Dam is encouraging drivers to slow the heck down on the short slope of Mill Lane that squeezes between Bacon Free Library and the dam. But it also made me wonder what one should bring to a “Slow Picnic” above the dam, whose days appear to be numbered.

Escargot jumped to mind, not that I’ve ever had it that I’m aware of. Sloe Gin Fizz also popped into my head, not that I’ve ever consumed one of those either.

My mind went blank from there, forcing me to Google the word “slow” and “food,” which only brought up a zillion references to the slow food movement.

So I crowdsourced on our Natick Report Facebook page, and that’s where the true creatives hang.

Molasses, wrote MB. How could I have overlooked that?

A slow cooker is a must, quipped another commenter.

Turtle soup, chimed in a regular. Painted turtles and snappers along the Charles beware!

Other ideas? Take your time, but feel free to pass them along in the comments field.

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My giant Wellesley regret: Never picnicking high above Paintshop Pond

South Natick Dam Park area, a few spring pics