In the new Natick Collection, the suburban version of beloved (and expensive) French bistro Sel de la Terre echoes the original with its stone floors, cafe curtains, artwork and earth tones; shoppers can lunch at the banquettes or take out at the adjacent boulangerie offering fresh sandwiches and pastries (1245 Worcester St.; 508-650-1800).
Joining Sel de la Terre at the Natick Collection is Finale, which has expanded its chocolaty empire with a fourth outpost offering dessert options for dining-in and carrying-out, along with non-dessert fare like gourmet sandwiches, salads and antipasti (1245 Worcester St.; 508-647-8300).
And overseas-based Asian noodle franchise Wagamama has landed in Harvard Square
on the heels of its stateside Faneuil Hall debut, serving inexpensive ramen, curries and stir-fries that can be washed down with beer, wine and fresh juices (57 JFK St.; 617-499-0930).