I recently discovered Eat Drink Explorer Provisions in Peabody, and I'm so glad I did! My son lives…read morein Peabody and was hosting a birthday party for his father, and I wanted to keep everything local. I ordered the cheese and charcuterie platter and the Green Goddess platter, and they were absolutely beautiful -- true works of art! Day, the owner, does an incredible job. Everyone at the party commented on how gorgeous the platters were and how delicious everything tasted. The quality, presentation, and selections were all top notch. Having Day herself deliver the platters was such a nice touch. She is hardworking, talented, and clearly passionate about what she does. I can't wait to try her sandwiches and other offerings in the future. I also love that she offers individual cheese and charcuterie plates -- such a great idea! Thank you, Day, for helping make our celebration so special. I'm thrilled to have found this local gem!

We ordered a platter for a birthday celebration. It was beautiful, creative, and intricate. The…read moreservice was impeccable, and the delivery was timely. They considered all of our attendees' allergens, making the custom order one of the easiest we've ever made. We're looking forward to ordering again soon!

Cruiseport Gloucester It's a beautiful place don't get me…read morewrong, but don't let life happen to you. Not only will they keep your security deposit, but they will keep the rest of your payments you made as well. So unless your family is in perfect health, you have a great job and nothing is ever gonna happen by the time you get married, I would not recommend booking with this place.

Amazing! Me and mom had lunch here and it was amazing. Staff was great and all around nice place…read more Seems like a very busy place too. Dessert was huge!

My mom and I visited Castle Hill on the Crane Estate about a week or ago when we spent a long…read moreweekend exploring Cape Ann. Our experience was great. Chicago industrialist Richard Teller Crane Jr., heir to Crane Co., and his wife purchased the property in 1910. They built a first house on the site, which was razed only a few years later (it was not constructed to withstand New England weather). Then they built the house you see when you visit, a Stuart-style mansion inspired by 17th century English country houses. The house was bequeathed to the Trustees upon the death of Mrs. Crane in 1949. The Trustees still take care of the property - 2,100 acres of the original 3,500 acres, the house, Crane Beach, and the Wildlife Refuge. I learned all this and more when my mom and I took a guided tour of the home. The tours are interactive, and the guides are dressed in period costumes. Typically, at least a couple of people on the tour are given characters as a way to learn about the family and the house. Our guide Theo was incredible - so friendly and knowledgeable about the house. Since our tour was just my mom and me, we didn't do the interactive tour, but it was perfect. We really learned a lot from Theo, and we just had a great time with him. If you don't do a guided house tour, you can do a self-guided house tour of the first floor only. And you can get a grounds and gardens pass that does not guarantee admission to the house but does let you explore the Italian and Rose Gardens, Grand Allée, Casino Complex, and our vast network of woodland trails. The grounds are pretty incredible - the Grand Allée in particular, with its rolling hills out to the view of Ipswich Bay, so if you just have time for the grounds, gardens, and the exterior of the house, it's worth a stop. It was a great tour, a beautiful house, and gorgeous grounds. The estate is well worth a visit if you're in the area and are interested in architecture, gardens, or history!

Another beautiful day at Castle Hill. This time we did a cupola tour and had the opportunity to…read morevisit other parts of the house. After we walked around the grounds and enjoyed a great summer afternoon.

If I could give 6 stars, I would...we hosted a rehearsal dinner at Steeple Hall and the event was a…read morepleasure to plan, host, and attend! There is not enough space to list all the positives--but some of the highlights include... ~ Nik's terrific advice about set up, food choices, and schedule ~ the deliciousness of the food: I have hosted a number of catered events and have never had so many guests comment on how much they enjoyed the meal ~ Steeple Hall is a lovely space; with the lofted ceiling it manages to feel intimate and stunning at the same time. It is also accessible to anyone who has trouble walking stairs or who needs a wheelchair. Most importantly, I am so impressed by and thankful for the efficiency, friendliness, patience, and kindness of Nik and the rest of the staff. They made sure that everything looked beautiful and that everyone had what they needed. I am hopeful that the future will bring more happy events to plan and I would return to Steeple Hall in a heartbeat.

We recently had our daughters baby shower Steeple Hall @ Mission Oak Grill. The Room is simply…read moreGorgeous!! This was the best experience I've had planning an event, which I've planned plenty. The Staff on the day of event was more that accommodating, they were pleasant, and willing to do anything needed to make the event the way we envisioned it, From Nik going the extra mile helping us set up the back drop!!! The room was set up beautifully and all Nik's recommendations where perfect. The bartender Kristin was pleasant, happy and fast! The waitress Kathie.... was more than accommodating, she was on the go... if we needed something before I could look for her she was there and ready to help. There was no leaving us to figure anything out, they literally took care of it all. My biggest thing is service always and the staff and facility were exceptional! We'll definitely be back for any future functions. A & T Dalton

I met my cousins in Cape Ann for 2 nights last month and they booked this wonderful place. I'd…read morenever heard of it and I'm so glad they discovered it. Wonderful location on Broadway in Rockport. Our room was super clean and sooooo nice and cozy. The bathroom was modern and clean. They got some sort of deluxe suite, so it was large enough for the three of us.The staff is wonderful!! There's a very cool lobby lounge area. I wanted to never leave. Highly recommended!!

What wonderful place! One of the best we have stayed in. The rooms were tastefully…read moredecorative...quaint but not old fashioned. The service was outstanding. Location is centrally located. Would definitely stay there again

Landmark School had their annual fundraiser at Olio this past Friday evening and it was awesome! I…read morelove the spacial layout, lighting and floor.

Where do I even begin to describe what an amazing venue Olio is? We had toured and booked Olio in…read moreJanuary 2024 (the only venue we toured) and just had our beautiful wedding on October 4th. Sarah was there for us quite literally every step of the way. We had also used Sarah's coordinating business Without A Hitch and worked with Allison who is now a part of the team at Olio. Their professionalism and kindness went above & beyond. We are so thankful to have found this amazing venue and to have celebrated our wedding there! I cannot recommend Olio enough.

It is highly regrettable that not only I, but also my significant other, family, and other vendors…read morehad to endure the complete unprofessionalism, poor communication, and discourtesy from both you and your staff. From the very first day I visited the venue, I was informed that several modifications were being made prior to my scheduled event. However, I was never updated that these changes were not occurring, which was the initial indication of the communication breakdown. I had to reach out to the venue a second time to confirm the event date and other details. As the event date approached, I had not finalized any food menu nor signed the contract. I had to make several calls before I could speak with someone to receive the menu and options. You later mentioned that they had entered my email incorrectly, and after I provided my email again via text, I still did not receive the menus or contract. I ultimately had to visit the venue in person, as I no longer felt comfortable communicating through email or text. During my meeting with you and Jacklyn, whom you mentioned was new, it became evident that there was a lack of communication between the two of you. The way you addressed her in front of me and my significant other was entirely unprofessional. It was also apparent that she was new and you had not given her the knowledge of how the business runs, as she had to frequently consult you for answers to my questions. However she was the nicest person we dealt with there. This included inquiries about both the back green room and our bar preferences. Specifically, we requested that the green room be empty, and we were assured it would be, yet it was not. On the day of the event, the room was filled with furniture and storage chairs stacked inside. Rather than attempting to accommodate the situation and understand, you offered excuses, explaining that it was not your fault but rather the fault of your new hire, and that you had been up until 4 AM for the previous event. Meanwhile, my event was just a few hours away. We were told that the children would receive juice boxes, but they did not. Additionally, we were promised a mimosa bar would be set up, but on the day of the event, nothing was prepared. When asked if there were any specific drinks we wanted, we requested sangria and margaritas, along with a particular drink for which we provided specific ingredients. They claimed to have all the ingredients except grapefruit juice, which they assured us they could obtain without issue. However, on the day of the event(just hours beforehand), there was absolutely no mimosa bar. The bartender did not have grapefruit juice or the necessary ingredients. I was informed that this was a fully stocked bar. While my family was preparing for the event, I was made aware that you exhibited a complete lack of professionalism and were exceedingly rude to everyone involved in the setup. My family and event planners could hear the shouting directed at the bartender, who was in her office and in the kitchen, just an hour prior to the event. This was once again very uncomfortable and unprofessional. After we attempted to resolve the initial issue with the green room not being vacated, we encountered the problem with the bar, which we then tried to address. However, the unprofessional behavior persisted among the entire staff. I received multiple complaints regarding the bartender's rudeness. He also took it upon himself to close the bar before 2 o'clock. He claimed he had already informed patrons that last call was at 1:58, despite the fact that our contract stipulated we had the venue until three. Once again, there was a complete absence of communication between the you/staff and myself. Additionally, several family members and friends reported that the serving staff were also quite rude when inquiries were made. It is regrettable that this venue is exceptionally beautiful; however, the lack of communication and professionalism significantly detracted from our experience. Many guests praised the beauty of the venue, but I regrettably informed them that I would never consider booking this venue again. There were additional minor points I could mention, but ultimately it came down to you and this business being a poor communicators and unorganized. This is the email I sent to the owner nilzelia santos who was also the point of contact and the main one giving excuses. Not worth your money. She hasn't even responded which goes to show you how much she cares. I'm sure bad review will get a reply tho.

The atmosphere is very nice, however, food is atrocious. The planning is poor as well as at a…read morerecent function I attended we waited almost an hour for food to come out. When it did, the children's meals were cold, French fries were frozen and not edible. The adult food was also not fresh. The salad was already dressed with a dressing that tasted like dirty dish water. The person in charge clearly was not organized and turned to the hosts to distribute meals for kids and to carry a sheet cake. I'm thinking that there should be waitstaff to do this and for the money that the hosts paid for this facility they should NOT have had to do these tasks. This is why they had their party at a function hall....so they could entertain and be with their guests! Unless the Bayside gets a new party coordinator and a new caterer I would NEVER have a party/function here.

Built in 1805 on the newly-laid out Chestnut Street, Hamilton Hall is widely recognized as one of…read morethe most important Federal buildings in America. We attended The "Haunted Speakeasy" a 1920s-themed Halloween party held at Hamilton Hall in Salem, MA. It featured live 1920s-style music, burlesque, performances, and dancing, Prohibition-era cocktails, and a 1920s atmosphere with a ghostly twist. Live music from "Tricky" Niki Luparelli and the Grave Diggers. The venue was clean, well lit, and three stories of fun. The staff was extremely kind. We were even taught a few dance steps before the party started. So excited we invested in the trip to attend this event for Halloween. Highly recommend.

I brought a small group of seniors for a private, guided tour of Hamilton Hall. The tour guide was…read moreso knowledgeable and helpful! We loved all the history, and the stories were well told. I highly recommend the 1-hour tour and then go for lunch at one of the many great restaurants. Thank you!