Pon de Joy has got to be one of the most fun, colorful new bakeries in Newton. Located at 212 Sumner Street in Newton Centre, its specialty is mochi donuts, in a rainbow of colors and flavors. Mochi donuts are a fusion between American donuts and mochi— a Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice flour—that are lightly crispy on the outside with just the right amount of bounce on the inside. Pon de Joy’s mochi donut menu changes weekly; here are the flavors for July 27 at The Allen Center: Matcha, Taro, Sugar, Cinnamon Sugar, Cookies & Cream, Dark Chocolate, Black Sesame, Cocoa Rice Puff, Cap’n Crunch Berry, Almond Milk Tea, Key Lime Pie, and Cornflakes. Boxes of donuts can be ordered in advance and picked up on Thursday or donuts can be purchased at the The Allen Center. The bakery will also have Raspberry Black Iced Tea and Cold Brew Coffee.

Newton has its own coffee business, Ever’s Distributors, delivers world class coffee beans from Costa Rica to Newton doorsteps within days of being harvested. Husband and wife owners, Jean Carlo Contreras and Noelia Méndez, are industrial engineers, originally from Costa Rica, who live in Newton. Their vision for Ever’s is to support the small farms and independent businesses that comprise the coffee industry in their home country. The area’s high altitude, micro-climate, and volcanic soil create unsurpassed growing conditions. Order on-line with free doorstep delivery in Newton, or purchase at Newton's Farmers' Markets.

Did you know that Newton is now home to its first low-waste refillery, Fulfilled Goods! With the feel of a general store (it's gorgeous), and a mission to reduce waste and deliver value, this new addition to Newtonville has a huge selection of products--from pantry items to households goods, personal care products, and locally-made products perfect for gift-giving. Newton resident and owner Shara Ertel is popping up with a selection of Fulfilled Goods’ useful and sustainable merchandise. The shop is located at 612 Washington Street, across from Whole Foods.

Valerie Miller was not just one of the owners of the recently closed Artitudes in West Newton Square, this Newton resident is also a jewelry-maker whose pieces were sold at Artitudes. Val is popping up with a selection of her hand-made jewelry, a well as other hand-made treasures remaining from their grift shop. It's the perfect chance to "shop Artitudes" once again!