Saltbox catered our wedding in rural Vermont a few weeks ago, and my husband and I (as well as our…read moreguests) couldn't be happier! My husband and I are both vegetarian and good food obsessed, so when we first started planning our wedding, we knew good food was a top priority. It was important to us to have a vegetarian wedding that was delicious and vegetable-focused (and not just boring pastas or tofu steaks). We also knew that lots of our guests were meat-eaters and we wanted to make sure everyone walked away excited about the food. Well, Saltbox completely pulled it off. They worked patiently with us at every step. We gave them the adjective "Ottolenghi-esque" at the beginning and a few other notes about our taste, and they ran with it from there, delivering a draft menu that was amazing and then revising it according to our feedback. Throughout, they were easy to work with and extremely professional, and they pulled off of the details on the day beautifully, with everyone leaving happily stuffed and thrilled. (They even accommodated our gluten-free and dairy-free guests with delicious alternatives.) The waitstaff was also fantastic and helped ensure that my husband and I got enough to eat amidst all the busy-ness and dancing. Now, just a few weeks later, we are constantly hearing from friends and family about how great the food was (the best they've ever had by some accounts), asking for Saltbox's name, and remarking about how they completely forgot that they were eating vegetarian for the night because every dish was so delicious. I have been to lots of weddings and frankly, most of the food is not memorable. Saltbox's food absolutely was.

My wife and I attended a class last night and it was so much fun! And very impressive how they can…read moremake so many courses with a group of 8 people. It was really well organized and they explained everything to a very basic level. Plus, the food was awesome!

Archer hotel is the only hotel we will stay when visiting our family in the Boston area. It is…read moregorgeous, immaculate and in the best area all while being close enough to Boston. The staff are always very pleasant and go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. The bar area is beautiful and the bartenders make the best drinks. Plenty of restaurants all within walking distance and several more to choose from in the mall located 2 minutes down the street. The rooms are huge with 2 king sized beds that are sooo comfortable to sleep on. I booked our room this time using the Mother's Day promo and received a bottle of champagne at check in that was presented to me in a cute gift bag. Small things like that leave lasting memories.

Where do I start? The location was perfect -- close to so many great food spots! The restaurant and…read morebar décor was beautiful, and the food was just as impressive. Every staff member we met was kind, helpful, and welcoming. Our room had so many thoughtful touches -- a Nespresso maker, complimentary slippers, and other small details that made our stay feel special. It was our first time staying at an Archer property, and I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, there aren't any Archer hotels down south, but I can't wait for the next opportunity to stay at another one!

My wife and I chose the Concord Scout house to be the venue for our wedding reception because of…read moreits proximity to Boston, affordability, and beauty. With the help of the small staff that runs the non-profit that cares for and rents out the building, we could not have asked for a more perfect place to host our guests and celebrate. The building itself used to be a barn, and was made into a building for scouts early in the 20th century. As such, it is gorgeous inside: the support beams and trusses are exposed, and they keep the floor in stunning condition for the dancers who rent the building several times a week. Along the sides of the building, the two-story windows cast a perfect light in the room. As a venue for our reception, we were comfortably snug at about 110 guests. The tables and chairs for that many fit fine, but leaving room for a dance floor, a bar, and a buffet was a challenge. It would be a gorgeous venue for a wedding ceremony, but we couldn't fit both wedding and reception with that many people. With 50 or 60 guests, it would have done perfectly. They have enough chairs and tables for all of our guests, as well as a stage you can use. The administrator, Lois, was very easy to work with. She communicated with me clearly and gave us good suggestions on how to best utilize the space. The two staff members who cleaned before and after the party were very helpful as well. We were very pleased with the whole experience, and our guests raved about how great the venue was. We would absolutely book another event here.

Another 5 star for the Bancroft. This place has such high quality, perfectly executed food with…read moreexquisite service. This is our 2nd anniversary coming by and they just make you feel like royalty. There is plenty of free self parking available. The inside is more masculine but beautiful. I've never been to a place that makes me feel like I am important like they do. We got the fried clams to start. They were sweet and well fried. Tender and paired with a nice sauce. We shared the 48oz cowboy ribeye. It was massive and presented so nicely. Last year I had the regular ribeye and prefer it but there was nothing wrong with this. You get to choose sauce or salt. We love the smoked salt and also went with a horseradish cream. We got fries on the side which were good but nothing compared to this massive meat.

My mom and I like to have a nice meat dinner from time to time. A few years back we stumbled upon…read moreThe Bancroft and it was excellent - so, she came into town this past weekend, wanted to do our fancy big meat dinner, and we knew The Bancroft was the place to go. I made a reservation for a Saturday night at 7:00 for two. Note: I originally went to make the reservation online from their website but the availability was not good, so I called instead. Online it pretty much looked booked between 4:30 and 8:00 - I called and was able to get 7:00 without hesitation. So, make note to call if you don't see the time or range listed online. We were greeted as we entered and checked in with the host/hostess. They were friendly and polite and told us it would just be a few minutes. They brought us back to our table and had us seated shortly there after. Our waitress was great; she told us about the specials, checked in on us, and made sure everything was as expected. We ordered some bevs that were very tasty and had great presentations. Speaking of presentation, let's get on to the food. We ordered the Tomahawk, which if you don't know, is a MASSIVE piece of meat. It's a steak meant to serve two people - in reality, it serves way more than two. The presentation of the tomahawk steak plate alone was beautiful! It had a whole bunch of stuff (see pic). They bring it out for you to see, and then they take it back to the kitchen to slice. We ordered medium rare, and probably should have gone more medium but it was not too rare so it was fine. Now, at The Bancroft, it is an à la carte style meal, meaning you order sides separately and usually a few for the table. We had the carrots (one of the specials), roasted potatoes, and creamed spinach. Forgot to say when you order meat, you also get to pick two sauces - and before anything while you wait they bring you some rolls and butter. The rolls started us off on the right foot knowing the meal was going to be phenomenal. They were warm with some sea salt on top and baked to perfection. The steak was mouth watering, juicy, and flavorful. The sauces added a great touch, and the sides were wonderful. It is safe to say, we did not leave hungry! As mentioned, while tomahawk is said to serve two, we had a lot of leftovers so of course we got those packed up to go. They were very considerate with the packaging, putting items in different boxes that made sense. We unfortunately did not have room for dessert but I'm sure it would've been awesome. The Bancroft is definitely a higher scale restaurant so it is on the pricer side, but it is justified. The food tastes great, presentation is there, and service is excellent. It's a great place for special occasions, celebrations, or just because as long as you know what to expect... but with prices today, I'd rather pay this and have it be worth it than what a crappy meal is costing today!

Dear Anjniben and Anshumanbhai Gosalia We are Extremely…read moreHappy with the entire two day decoration. You went above and beyond to make our events so beautiful and successful. Everyone was so impressed with your creativity and dedication to us as your client. You treated us like your family and there was never an issue with any thing. We highly recommend Prasang. Extremely satisfied Thank you for helping us make our daughter's wedding so successful All the Best Ameeta and Anjan

Prasang Decors did a fantastic job with my bridal mandap - they have a nice selection of fabrics…read moreand designs and it's a one stop shop for wedding accessories. My parents and I were very pleased with both the service and the product.

We went to this history incredible venue last night for a very intimate concert. The venue was very…read morenice very clean and very well run and organized. We saw Jeffrey Gains.. A pheamominal artist second to none. He interacted with the staff and even more so with us,The Audience. A better show than this one may never be equalled. Thank you to the Center and the staff, and a very Special thanks to Jeffrey Gains

Was just here for a 30th party. A couple event spaces. Cool old building. Former town hall.read more

I cannot say enough good things about Events by Derek. Derek helped me plan a seated luncheon and a…read morelarge nighttime dance party for my teenaged daughter, with about 80 people in attendance. From beginning to end, he was calm (and remained calm, even when I wasn't), smart, full of great ideas and resources, and able to execute the plan from top to bottom. If something unexpected happened, he took care of it, leaving me free to enjoy the party stress-free. Before the big day, he helped figure out timing, layout of the venue, party staff, decoration, food and drink, a photo booth and other party activities. On the day of the party, Derek and his staff stepped in and brought our event to life! It was gorgeous - he has a great eye - and he and his staff took care of all of the details with true professionalism. 10 out of 10, would recommend and can't wait to work with him again.

From the owner: Welcome to Events By Derek! I'm Derek, the event planner and operator behind this business. I have…read morea deep passion for all things related to event planning, and I'm looking forward to going to college and majoring in hospitality. I have been planning and hosting get togethers and family events since I could talk and have recently opened my own business to plan parties and events for friends, family, and business connections. Let Events By Derek handle everything for your next event and you won't be disappointed!

Starters/Golf Shop Guys: Good/Friendly Teeboxes: Just OK…read moreFairways: Good Rough: Below Avg Greens: Some good, some not - really varies hole to hole Bunkers: Below Avg Layout: Short/Tight and Walkable Value: Solid, Easy Booking Platform

This choose is fine. Grass was green. I heard that there are numerous ticks and poison ivy. Back…read morenine is hilly and a lot of extreme dog legs.

Went for brunch today and service was awful but on top of bad service was cold breakfast. A group…read moreof 8 of us went in and at the time only one other party there. Waitress could have cared about us - even though I told Paul to put on my card and add 20% tip ahead of us sitting down. Should have been simple in and out event, it was over 90 min for our food to arrive and again, everyone said food was cold. Waitress never asked table if anyone wanted more coffee, water or tea. I believe 2 people asked for side of sausage and got Italian sausage instead of breakfast sausage - wtf? My brother and I tried this place as a possible celebration lunch after my mom's funeral but we were very unimpressed and we picked someplace else. This was their second chance to do better and this visit was worse than last June's visit. I could never recommend this place. In fairness the manager took $30 off for wait so that was fine.

Nosh is Posh! The lounge area exudes a breakfast @ Tiffany's vibe with their swanky blugreen velvet…read morechairs. It's available for private events. They also have outdoor patio seating. The English breakfast w/roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato & baked beans was delicious. I also added on a side of hash browns & yogurt parfait to share. Both were yummy! Looking forward to trying their build your own charcuterie board.

Staying at the Archer, we had to check out the food and bar -- and it was such a great choice! We…read moretried the steak skewers and the chicken sandwich, both cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The margarita was on point and really well balanced. Loved the décor and relaxed ambiance. We'd definitely dine here again if we stay at another Archer!

Friendly service, extensive cocktail menu, plenty of cozy comfortable seating, and fun people…read morewatching in the hotel lobby. Old Fashioned was standard, with the option to smoke it. Boston Sour, exactly as you'd expect with the egg white foam. Step By Step was heavy on the cinnamon and light on the apple, had to ask for splash of apple juice to balance out the Campari bitterness. I wouldn't order it again.