Cashier helped me because there was a lot of dark chocolate but not too many milk chocolate…read moreoptions. I got the Milkboy and was not disappointed with the smoothe texture.

I always stop into Cardullo's whenever I'm in Cambridge. For a foodie like me it's a joy with…read morecandy, teas,chocolates and wines from all over the world. It's not a big store, but it has a really big selection. Need some marzipan from Lubeck? Need some champagne from France? Need a sandwich with some blue cheese from Denmark? They got you! Cardullo 's is a great place to pick up gourmet treats for gifts for anyone especially yourself.

This place was a lot larger than I expected, and they carry an unimaginable number of spices,…read moresauces, salts, pepper seasonings, teas, and grains, plus a smaller amount of coffee, dried mushrooms, marmalades/preserves/jams, honey, and oils. There's probably something for every kind of cuisine out there. I was quite happy to find that they had a special flavor of Japanese rice seasoning I couldn't find at Hmart and other Asian stores. I also ended up getting lavender flowers and yuzu marmalade to enhance and go with my matcha tea. Prices were very reasonable, and the staff were very friendly. I'll definitely be back for some specialty items!

We drove quite a bit just to shop at Christina's Spices! This shop is nestled in Inman Square and…read morecontains spices from all around the world. There are specialty spreads, sauces, nuts, beans, teas, etc. you can purchase as well. Speaking to the owner's son, he mentioned spices are purchased in the USA (that have been imported from other countries) and purchased directly from other countries as well. I visited this shop when it first opened maybe about 7-8 years ago. It was located near Christina's Homemade Icecream shop and didn't have as much stock. I'm so glad this establishment blossomed into a full spice library! One suggestion for the owners would be to label sections with spices by maybe country or curries vs marinades etc. I bought so many spices since we are never in the area. My purchases ranged from Thai green curry spice mix to goghugaru chilli flakes. What a delightful visit I had and I even picked up a few gifts for friends too!

I love this tiny candy shop and its very kind owners! It's a go to spot if you want a Boston-based…read morechocolate gift, but they do have other imported goods The woman behind the counter had us try two yummy samples (chocolate covered oranges and a peanut butter cup). I really liked the chocolate covered oranges in particular! I ended up buying chocolate covered ginger and a tea-coffee flavor set of five. The ginger isn't too sharp when you bite into it since it's been candied, and the earl grey chocolate bonbon (which I wanted to try since I saw it online) was sold out individually but still sold in the five flavor sampler. The jasmine tea white chocolate rose was also delicious and the tea flavor was surprisingly rich. It's not cheap but it's well worth a nice gift for yourself or someone else!

This review is a year late sigh. Back in December 2023 I did the holiday stroll in the area and…read morestopped in here. The staff there were very friendly and made sure to have us try all the samples they had to offer that night. We went home with a small box to try other flavors. I'm in love with the pistachio ones! Such a great place to get a special confectionery gift for someone.

Went here a couple of weeks ago and the cashier was extremely slow. We waited 15 minutes in line…read moreonly for him to say they may have ran out of ice cream as we got to the front of it but they should have more soon. When it was our turn he just walked off and started messing with the machine. Then another lady came out and the two of them were working on the machine for another 10 minutes. No one said anything to all of us waiting, they just had a line of people standing there without addressing anyone. When someone finally asked if they had any left and the lady said no not until tomorrow. Just really awful customer service and a poor way to run things.

This grocery store sells fresh organic vegetables, dairy products, wine, bread, and more, as well…read moreas homemade ice cream, which is very popular on the social media. Maple Ice Cream, with Maple Sprinkles: My first time trying maple syrup ice cream. It was very unique, with a mild sweetness and a light/thin texture (depending on your preference!). However, it melted very quickly, indicating the high quality of the ingredients. The store's elegant decor, combined with the sunny weather that day, made me appreciate the beauty of life.

Easiest 5 stars ive ever given. We were here for a raclette and fondue class that was after hours,…read moreso we were able to shop with no one else in the store!! I loved the cheese. Staff was so kind and answered all of our questions. I left with many many things of cheese! We tried the cookies and chocolates, some premade goods, some shelf-stable things, and of course, cheese. My one complaint was that they did not heat up raclette for us, rather gave us raclette cheese at room temperature. I think it wouldn't have been too much to ask for it to be cooked, since they were able to do that with the fondue. I wish there was a way to do the class without the wine pairing and save a few dollars... I would sign up much more often!!

The bakery has so many great items, the cinnamon bread loaf is terrific and Holly is one of the…read morenicest employees (and the bakery/beverage counter is so hectic)!!!

My Mom was a loyal Savenor's customer back in the day, when we lived nearby when my Dad attended…read moreHarvard Medical School in Cambridge MA. I always remember the wonderful stories of my Mom running into the famous Julia Child (she's 6 feet tall!!) who was 'French Chef' on WGBH TV to all of the Homemaker cooks de cuisine Française in 1970s America. Thank you and God bless you, Savenor's for lasting so long, and most of all, Chef Julia Child who blessed us mere mortals with the Art of French Cooking! You were a pioneer and role model. My Mom gave me my first cookbook a labor of love co-authored by Julia Child and Simone Beck "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" as a gift. I did at least learn how to prepare a proper omelette, and once, a good Hollandaise! Bon Appétit!

I have in the past shopped only at Savenor's. Since reaching 83 years old everything is more…read moredifficult and I am very happy to see Savenor's on Kirkland St has a website! However I am having difficulty viewing photos of Christmas meats. Believe me if you want quality and remember Julia Child shopped here, you are a fan!

I stopped in because I thought I was gonna grab me a box of cut waters into my surprise. They did…read morenot have it while I was looking around. I noticed they had a deli me and my daughter we were starving so I grabbed what I thought I seen was the Italian combo and men let me say I was very impressed using when you get an Italian it's always messy and kinda ugly looking, but when I opened it, I could not believe how extremely pretty it was and it was a really good amount of meat in it, but I always dread getting an Italian sandwich because it's always so messy, but this sandwich was made very, very pretty and surprisingly I ate 1/2 and could not eat the other very impressed when I go to another appointment I will definitely come back. I do wish they had a softer bread, but this bread wasn't bad.

Great sandwiches and great service! Iberian is my go to but the new pastrami is also great. This…read moregoes on my fridge cause lucky me!

The Cork & Board is my one stop go to wine discovery place! They have fantastic free tastings…read moreweekly and each focuses on a region or type of wine. I'm a try before you buy kinda gal so I so appreciate the options and have found a number of new faves here. Plus they have great holiday tasting events, hostess gifts, yummy cheese and charcuterie board supplies, and other goodies to outfit your entertaining arsenal.

The Cork and Board is probably the best kept secret in Newton Centre. Those who know - just know…read more They have wine samplings every weekend. The owner, Ryan, always has a great recommendation whether it be wine or beer and what to pair it with. The store always has something cool in there that is great for gifts or even for yourself. Really recommend checking it out. If you like wine and great recommendations then you'll enjoy your time here. Have never had a recommendation that was not a hit. Ryan has a great relationship with his suppliers and is able to secure some of the most sought after beers across New England.....seriously, at this point whatever craft beer he puts in my hand I just don't ask questions and buy it....and it's always great. Do yourself a favor and go here :)