Comments of the Week: March 27-April 3

As Westwood Patch continues to bring you up-to-the-minute news and stories about what's going on in town, we also want to focus on thanking our readers for their continued effort in providing feedback in the form of comments on our articles.

Here is a roundup of some feedback our articles received this week.

In this week's feature of , we spotlighted Cafe Diva in Islington. The mention of a local favorite alternative to chains like Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks got .

"If you want good food, fair-sized portions for a reasonable price, Cafe Diva is the place," commented Westwood Patch reader Bill Sebet. "You've got to try their skillets, best anywhere in the area. Oh yes, the coffee, sorry chains, but Cafe Diva's coffee is what 'it's all about!'"

Meanwhile, his week's topic focused on a very important part of a parent's life: their . A number of local mothers weighed in on their thoughts regarding how to celebrate.

"Birthdays for us are a family affair," said reader Anne Marie. "The special person has their favorite dinner and can choose the theme for their birthday cake. A special shopping trip is planned with Mom for a small gift. On milestone birthdays, friends are invited for cake and games . . . no gifts allowed! We keep it simple, just like birthdays were when we were kids."

Said Abbie, another reader, "If you're looking to have a kid party with friends or classmates, there are some great local places. Mini Athletes, NESA (New England Sports Network), bowling at the Norwood Sports Center, or Monster Mini Golf are some fun ideas."