I attended the butcher class. So informative. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Beer and…read moresparkling water while watching the class. Got to take home some goodies as well:) Will definitely return! Lots of spices and sauces available in store as well. Some dairy products as well.

Walden Local is a fantastic neighborhood butcher shop with friendly and knowledgeable experts. They…read morehave great customer service, and I've been a loyal customer for years! Strongly recommend to any one looking for the best quality meat in Boston to feed themselves, their friends or their family.

Glad I had the opportunity to attend this event via Yelp (also the media sponsor for the event)…read more For one night, under the roof of the Cyclorama - you'll find a majority of the South End restaurant powerhouses showcase their culinary skills to support a worthy cause "Aids Action Committee of MA". To top it off, unlimited wine from different regions to sample. The energy and vibe was awesome. All the volunteers I'd encountered were helpful and friendly. I had so much fun talking to the chefs and learning more about their restaurants. This was definitely a great way to get a sneak preview of the restaurants before booking dinner reservations. The restaurants were so generous with their portions and quantity. One cannot leave hungry and can even go back for seconds. Huge variety of options - fresh shucked oysters (Kitchen), thin crust pizza (Upper Crust), tuna and potatoe au gratin (Petit Robert Bistro), plaintain wrapped crabmeat/scallop (Orinoco), vegetable samosas (Mela), cupcakes (South End Buttery), whoopie pies (Flour Bakery) and chocolate chip cookies (Haley House Bakery). Aside from the food and wine tasting - there were other activities - silent auction, mystery gifts, wine ring toss and cooking demonstration (learned a couple tricks from Gordon Hamersley). Wrapped the night up with a mystery gift (6 bottles of wine from Whole Foods). Definitely looking forward to the next one!

When I originally went to this event through Yelp I didn't see anywhere to review. However, I still…read morewanted to throw my 2 cents into the ring for potential attendees next year. The set up was great, similar to many events at Cyclorama friendly volunteers beckoned you in applying wristbands, taking tickets and coats and eventually giving you a plate. I might also note that the plate had a wineglass holder built in. Genius. I hate awkward events where I need to eat and hold a wineglass. At first I was nervous that as a vegetarian I would have one, maybe two choices out of all the wonderful restaurants. Luckily as we worked our way around the options were plentiful and amazingly delicious. The restaurateurs (is that a real word?) were friendly and their presentation was amazing. The winner in my mind was Picco, which made a fantastic "Adult Ice Cream Float" with a tart cherry lambic and what seemed like the creamiest vanilla ice cream I have had in quite some time. There was a lot of opportunities to continue supporting Aids Action Committee, everything from games like the Wine Ring Toss to a silent auction. They also had chef's do cooking presentations (guess who learned that its not that hard to make mayo, this guy). The only downside of the evening was it seemed like the wine tasting people were giving me dirty looks every time I saddled up for a refill. All in all an amazing event with some amazing food from the South End. Thanks again for hooking it up Damien/Yelp!

Let me start off by saying I typically visit Roche Brothers for items I cannot get at Whole Foods…read moreor Trader Joe's - so mostly for snacks or specialty items like a Duncan Hines boxed cake - strawberry is my fave! Been coming here for years, as everyone else has pointed out, it's conveniently located in DTX. When you walk in, you can buy prepared foods and sit down in a cafe, the main grocery store is in the basement. They have an excellent cheese section, snack section - so many different chips and crackers to choose from, and a fairly decent boxed cake section. They also have a lot of frozen items and other dairy products. I have purchased produce here but not very often. It wouldn't be my first choice - they don't have too great of a selection and it seems more expensive than WFs. They have a decent sized alcohol section but it's blocked off and you have to purchase alcohol in that section - no biggie tho. They have a variety of local beer and cider, which is nice. Near the checkout, they have the prepared foods, bakery, and meat counters. The items from the bakery case look decent but I have not tried them. The checkout line can be long sometimes but usually goes pretty fast. All in all, this a convenient location with lots of items to choose from. I'll def be back!

Sometimes when I take the T I will go in and shop or pick up a dessert to eat at the window area…read morecause the Dessert Section is amazing! So today 5/20 I was shopping and saw a large posted sign which I took a photo of and what caught my eye was, save 2 Dollars on 5.99 which I thought was great! I read the posted ad and says it's thru 5/21 well I was there 5/20 so I went to pay and that's when a whole can of worms opened up! They kept saying it's for SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WELL, the 5:21 ends on Thursday! THEN WHY KEEP THE SIGN POSTED. To me the sale was still on for 24 hours but not Saturday and Sunday! I wasted 30 minutes and spoke to three different higher ups and they still say it's not on Sale. Think about it why why why keep a sign up customer buying it paying for a price that says $3.99 but get home and was charged $5.99! The sign should have been NOT POSTED EVENTUALLY A MALE EMPLOYEE WITH A BLUR TOP SAYS HE WILL honor the $3,99 But kept insisting its 5.99 then left the sign up! I paid the 3.99 and decided to show the ignorance and misleading Ad that had caused me to waste time and explain even though it's not Saturday or Sunday it's posted till 5/21. End of Story! The LAST SUNDAY THAT THIS WAS VALID WAS 5/17 then the store Manager on Monday should have removed that Sale sign from unsuspecting Customers!

Ordered the Italian sandwich for lunch and really enjoyed it. The ingredients were fresh - a very…read morenice balance between the meats, balsamic glaze, and ciabatta. Would recommend getting it toasted. Will be back in the future to try new food

Used to come here all the time for lunch during work and absolutely loveeee their cranberry chicken…read moresalad sandwich. Workers were always so nice and usually knew my order when I walked in lol. So heartbroken I moved away but look forward to stopping by whenever I visit Boston again

Okay this is a first visit into the place in person but I myself admit that it was worth it plus…read morepeople were friendly, able to assist me right away because they knew I was green (fresh) but I have to say they are top notch people knowledgeable about everything food angles & okay maybe I should have just ate there after paying but it was a note for future & that has a darn buffet in the joint. WOW!

Huge selection, if you can get through the parking lot. Often out of south end staples like cottage…read morecheese and some other cheeses. Their vegan fast food station leaves me with stomach aches, but other than that it's decent. Do not get the falafel at the hot bar. It's dry and hard as a rock, it looks like it hasn't been cooked through. Sushi is actually very expensive at 9 or 10$ for the vegetable rolls. Why wouldn't I go to an actual restaurant and get it there? I wonder. I wish this Whole Foods had good fresh pizza like the one in Beverly. Oh wait. That one is sinking into the ground because they built it on top of a marsh....

When I tell you I have been trying to make it to this restaurant for three years now, I mean it…read more Every single year we come to Boston, and every year our flights somehow get delayed on the exact day we planned to go here. This year, I finally made it -- and it absolutely did not disappoint. I had a phenomenal time trying their lobster roll. The lobster chunks inside were thick, juicy, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The butter was so good, and since the roll was served warm, it was honestly perfect for the chilly Boston weather that day. It warmed me right up. I will say, it is definitely a little pricey, especially coming from out of town where I'm not used to spending that kind of money on what is technically "just a sandwich," but honestly, it was 100% worth it. It was a phenomenal lobster roll, and I would absolutely go back and order another one. The only small downside was that we got there about 15 minutes before closing, and the staff did seem to rush us out a little bit, even though we were sitting outside on the patio while they cleaned up. Coming from the South, that felt a little strange to me because that's probably not something we would do back home, but honestly, it still would not stop me from coming back. At the end of the day, they know what they've got -- an incredible lobster roll with soft, buttery bread and fresh lobster that truly lives up to the hype.

While visiting Boston, we found ourselves craving an authentic lobster roll and were pointed toward…read moreJames Hook & Co. After one visit, it became very clear why this place has remained a waterfront institution since 1925. Don't let the long line scare you away -- that line is part of the proof that you are in the right place. James Hook has a classic no-frills New England seafood atmosphere focused on one thing above all else: exceptionally fresh lobster. There's plenty of outdoor seating available, and on a beautiful afternoon with temperatures in the low 80s, sitting outside under the umbrellas overlooking the city made for a perfect lunch setting. We split a large lobster roll since we had eaten a big breakfast earlier in the day, and it was more than enough for two people looking for a lighter meal. The lobster itself was incredibly fresh, sweet, tender, and generously portioned on a perfectly toasted split-top roll with drawn butter served on the side. Simple ingredients executed correctly -- exactly what a proper Boston lobster roll should be. We also tried the stuffed clam, which had a rich, savory stuffing with plenty of flavor and paired perfectly with a squeeze of fresh lemon. There's nothing overly polished or tourist-trapped about James Hook & Co. This is simply authentic Boston seafood done right. If you find yourself anywhere near the waterfront and want the real lobster roll experience, this place is absolutely worth the visit.

Bought this sauce on a whim at a local market. Was super impressed, delicious! Will definitely…read morepurchase again!

From the owner: Homemade marinara sauce made with authentic Italian flavors and only the freshest, premium…read moreingredients. Serve with your favorite pasta, dip with bread, use for homemade pizza or better yet, eat it by the spoonful. We are a family owned business and our marinara recipe has been family loved for over 30 years!

I spent a Sunday Funday here while visiting family and visited this place for a snack prior to…read moreenjoying our afternoon at museum next door. Parking: discount Sunday parking across the street. The store has delightful samples and kitchen items for sale. The cafe in the shop sells select items. I bought a variety of drinks and clam chowder, which was good, not great, but good. I did not get helpful feelings from staff at cafe section as a staff member asked the younger staff member to help me. Suggestion to staff to greet all customers who want to shop and enjoy/grab a coffee and relax in cafe seating area next door. The seating area next door was great for families with young children. I do plan to visit their website as I am looking for kitchen and home decor.

Great place for condiments, jams, baking supplies, and salad dressings. Can never leave this store…read morewithout a bag full.

Coppa is a charming Italian restaurant in the South End. It reminds me a lot of small restaurants…read morein NYC. They do get booked up so be sure to make a reservation ahead of time! I am not really a Negroni girl, but the one here is to die for!! Highly recommend. Food: Arancini (9.6/10): Absolutely delicious. no notes. Cavatelli (9.1/10): I love this dish! So flavorful. Zeppole (8.7/10): These donuts are delicious!! But I can only have a couple because they are pretty heavy

Order dinner take out from Coppa and I have to absolutely say my favorite is the soppressata pizza…read more The sausage is nicely balanced not too salty but with a hint of sweetness. It's also thinly sliced so you don't get that thick bite that feels disconnected from the rest of the dish. Definitely will reorder this again as well as try other pies