We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.” Photo credit: Buttercup Owner Dora Tavel-Sanchez Luz says, “We are very busy, but our customers can make reservations, and we also welcome walk-ins.

Words have gotten out and those words are “plan ahead.” The friendly front-desk staff member confirmed she was expecting us, and the hostess led me to our table without raising an eyebrow upon learning that my companion was “literally down the street parking the car.” I ordered a Nantucket-brewed Sankaty Light lager from the server, who as it turned out was on his way the next day to that beautiful island, and perused the curated menu. It’s a good thing I made Friday night reservations, because it was immediately apparent that there was no way I could have just wandered my way into the farm-to-table restaurant, which sources organic and local ingredients. But the big, sparkly news is the addition to the downtown Natick scene of what may be that area’s first truly destination restaurant. The site is also home to several other businesses, and there are 11 one- and two-bedroom residential units on the top floor. What’s significant there now is food, wine, a buzzing patio scene, and a jam-packed reservations calendar for the 100-seat foodie haven. The vacant former American Legion space was taken down down to the studs by developer Stonegate Group. The facade was then preserved as a condition of development of the historically and culturally significant property per the Natick Zoning Board, with input from both the Natick and Massachusetts Historical Commissions. The structure, now home to Buttercup, the area’s newest farm-to-table restaurant, is pretty to look at today, but for a while there it was just sad, drab, and vulnerable. in Natick Center, certain the two-story historic brick building would blow down during the next big storm. Photo credit: ButtercupĪll last year I’d drive by 13 West Central St. Steven Gundry’s book “The Plant Paradox” explains the healthy use of oils very well.The patio at Buttercup, a new farm-to-table restaurant at 13 West Central St. The Italian bread sticks and the cannoli do look wonderful which will be saved for another time. I will have to inquire on what they use for the oil on their Italian grinders. I disturbingly see corn oil on the eggplant label and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil of cottonseed and soybean oils, and corn oil on the meatball label. To me Authentic Italy and Italian Food equals olive oil.

It does bother me that “Italian Olive Oil” does not show up on either ingredient labels when purchased at an Italian Groceria. I brought home Italian Meatballs and Eggplant Parmigiana which were very good. found it to be very dark and dreary in the second half of the store making it quite uncomfortable with ordering and viewing all the groceries. The first half of the store is lofty with tables and tasteful decor, however I. I was looking for homemade Italian fare for take out. This was my first time at Big Lola’s in Downtown Natick Center after visiting Lil’ Lola’s in Historic South Natick. Best Udon & Soba (Wheat & Buckwheat Noodle) in Natick.Italian Restaurants for Families in Natick.Restaurants near Lola's Italian Groceria.Hotels near (PVD) Theodore Francis Airport.Hotels near First Congregational Church.Hotels near Lilianas Glass Beads and Jewelry.

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