With several coffee options and handmade European pastries that shine, Confessional Coffee & Pastry in Green is a must-try ...

Newton’s Scandinavian Cultural Center served delicious Swedish waffles to celebrate “Våffeldagen,” or Waffle Day.

At Confessional, which opened Dec. 28, Harp and Wolfe handle the coffee and Whitacre is the guru behind the French and Scandinavian pastries. Harp's father, Steve Harp, is the primary investor.

These pastries are traditionally served during Christmas feasts in Scandinavian countries. This tradition can be easily adapted to a Polish context, with the primary difference being the form ...