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 :)

The place smells really really bad, it's disorganized and dingy, the help is unconscious…read more They currently go by the name, Newton WINE & SPIRITS Interesting that their large and expensive sign is missing the S on spirit, but they did

It's named Newton wine and spirits. It's located in a quiet mini strip mall. The store attendant…read morewas nice and eager to help. The store does have a strong uncommon aroma. The selection is okay, it's got some local craft beer and usual liquor selection. Nothing too fancy. Nice local staple for beer and liquor.

I'm a 70+ year old person who was told they needed to see an ID in order for me to purchase…read morealcohol. Their sign says the cashiers are trained to ask for an ID. It doesn't say they are required so I asked to speak to the manager. The manager, Brandon, was a sour looking person who just looked at me and said 'nope'. No explanations, no exceptions. I give him 0 stars for terrible customer service. Wegmans, either post a clear policy or get a manager who values your customers and is able to provide decent customer service.

The Service at Wegmans wine, liquor and beer at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts was beyond terrible…read more On June 21 2024 I was carded. I am 59 and don't drive, and discovered my licence had expired. I understand that they could not sell alcohol to me, but my friend who is 57 and had a valid licence was not allowed to buy the purchase, since he was standing next to me at the time.

Great and interesting selection of wines, very well-priced. No complaints there, but the customer…read moreservice is -very- hit or miss. For example, I was in a couple months ago and had a great time talking to the gentleman (older, clean-shaven) working. He pointed me in the direction of a couple neat bottles I wouldn't normally have thought about, and his recommendations clearly came from knowledge and understanding what I was interested in. I went back tonight (Friday November 7), though, and despite two employees (a heavier man with a goatee and a woman with bangs and glasses, both middle-aged) working, I was in the store for ten minutes looking around without either of them saying a word to me, despite both of them coming within five feet of me. Not a "how are you?" "can I help you find anything?" "I'll be right with you". Literally nothing. There was only one other customer in the store in that time -- I put my bottles back and walked out. If the owners/managers read this, definitely worth talking to these two -- I've spent plenty here in the past, and customer service this poor was a big turn-off tonight.

Fantastic selection great prices. Employees are really helpful. Will definitely be coming back…read more Also they have magnums!

A medium-sized liquor store. The name has changed. Unfortunately, the craft beer aisle is now a…read morefizzy mixed drink aisle. For more beer varieties, try a larger store like Yankee Spirits on Route 1 in Norwood, which also sells German Oktoberfest, craft beers, and legalized moonshine.

I'm thinking the family that owned this store sold it because, the inside got a facelift and so did…read morethe prices! I hadn't been in in a few months, but went in yesterday and a bottle of wine that in every convenience and liquor store is priced at $8.99 was $11.99! Prices jumping by $3 above all other stores is a hard pass.

Wow! What a hidden gem! This restaurant offers a magical dining experience. Down an alley in…read moreNewton Centre, you come across a set of well trodden stone steps, which lead you into the secret grotto of Cafe St. Petersburg! Romantic low lighting and soft music welcome you into the small cozy dining room. The server was assiduous about filling our waters. We started off with some pieces of bread and butter, and then we had pelmeni and Pozharsky cutlet! The pelmeni was delicious, hot and served with sour cream. The pozharsky cutlet was very yummy and offered a range of textures from the crunchy exterior to the soft chicken inside. We also had the napoleon cake which was very delicious and soft and melted in our mouths! The highlight of the night was when live singers came out to perform! They sang so beautifully. I loved it!

Really nice vibe, good service, staff worked with us when we had extra people show up. I loved the…read morelive music and the family atmosphere, it was a way for me to be exposed to Russian culture!

I didn't want to like this place because I was pretty loyal to another store and have some concerns…read moreabout them being pushed out of the area. But between the immaculate new fixtures and beautiful signage, an excellent and fairly well-priced wine selection, and the ridiculously hot guy who (or whose family) seems to own the place (the first time I went there were 3 or 4 generations crowding the store, when they first opened), and the walk-ability for me, there's not much to complain about. Parking sucks-- this is in the old Store 24 on Arsenal by the Super 8 and it's hard to get in and out of if you're driving, but I'm not!) Seriously ladies, you have to go see this guy. I assume they're Armenian but I could be wrong. He's one tall dark drink of water though, as they say o_O.

I am almost embarrassed by how often I visit this place. The selection is decent for the size of…read morethe store, the prices are average, but the service is outstanding. I'm not sure if it's a brother and sister I always see here or husband wife but they are straight up amazing. They are polite and friendly, and even offered to walk me and my two twelve packs out to my car tonight! Also they are both very easy to look at, if that's your thing.

I had not been in Marty's for years and was amazed by how many great gourmet items they had when I…read morewalked in! I was there for a 4pk of Eden Cider, but still browsed all of the food. A nice woman directed me to the far end of the store where I located the cider, and another nice woman was at the register. Easy in-and-out, I love it. Huge bonus is the large parking lot!

The Deli at Marty's is phenomenal. The ladies who run it…read moreare as sweet as can be and will make a sandwich that will knock your socks off. I've had just about everything on the menu and it's all been top notch Unfortunately, the rest of the store is not handled with the best customer service. The old dudes at the front are as rude to customers as they are to each other. Snarky remarks, condescending tones, and poor customer service is the norm at Marty's. The cashiers barely open their mouths. I've never heard a "thank you" or a "you're welcome" in all my time there. They barely can mutter the price of your items. I'm sorry if dodgeball was tough for them in high school but I still expect some courtesy. Just last week I watched one of the old dudes (the one who looks like he came back from a Sam Elliott look alike contest) bump into a customer and not apologize. Not only that but the customer who I would assume is a decent human being apologized to the bearded loser and the bearded loser had some snarky remark under his breath. Marty's is a good sized store and has good variety as a result. The managers and cashiers however make it really hard to continue supporting this business

Cute spot out in Newton, usually pretty busy and they've been around for quite some time so overall…read morethey are doing something right! We had about a 20-30 min wait for a table and explored the area and shops on the block while we waited. When we got seated we cruised the menu and ordered the following: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - our order came with crispy chicken however lacked seasoning and was a bit over cooked and dry. - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - the BEST appetizer we ordered, needed a pinch of salt, but flavor wise with the bonito flakes and sauce it was a hit! - green papaya salad this needed more seasoning, mortared herbs and chilis maybe tomatoes and garlic. Pass next time. RAMEN - miso ramen for the kiddo and she enjoyed it. She can't eat spicy so this was a very mild ramen. Didn't think the miso flavor came thru but she enjoyed it. - spicy miso ramen the lady got this one and i tried a some, the broth was lacking a bit of depth today. It's not spicy so normally I'd say even the non-spicy crowd probably would be able to handle it. The broth just tasted more watery was looking for the punch of flavor. Now the noodles were chewy and had great bounce to them, the char siu pork cuts were tender and melt in your mouth! - chef's ultra ramen - this broth definitely was the better broth out of all the ramens in my opinion with plenty of proteins and more depth of flavor, umami, smokiness, smelled great too. - spicy tan tan the brother got this one, it's typically what i would normally go for, he enjoyed it, not too spicy either, could use some more crunchy garlic with the chili oil. Overall would come back to give it another go, perhaps the heavy dinner rush some things got lost in the cooking on certain dishes.

Very tiny ramen shop! Expect a slight wait if you're coming…read morefor dinner. We visited around 6:30pm and experienced a 15-20 min wait for a table for 4. Walk-ins only, no reservations. They have the option of take out too! We got a couple appetizers to try & each got a different ramen. Here's what we ordered: APPETIZERS - chicken karaage - okonomiyaki-styled tater tots - green papaya salad RAMEN - miso ramen - spicy miso ramen - chef's ultra ramen - spicy tan tan ramen Thoughts: I thought the appetizer portions were pretty generous! A lot more than we were all expecting. I was pretty much already full before the ramens came out. Wasn't a big fan of the green papaya salad. It was missing some flavor. We all thought that it would be better if it had some tomatoes & garlic. Didn't seem like they used a mortar to ground the aromatics or anything, since the sauce just tasted like fish sauce and lime. The chicken karaage was okay. Wish there was more sauce to dip the chicken with. Chicken was also on the drier side. The tater tots were the best appetizer of the three we ordered, IMO. If you like takoyaki balls, you'll like this because it has similar sauces + bonito flakes. Ours needed some salt though. As for the ramens, I personally had the spicy miso ramen. It was missing a lot of depth in the broth that I would've liked to see (& taste). I didn't taste any miso to be honest. Salt was needed too. The highlights for the ramen were the chashu & corn. I loved that they used fresh corn! The chashu had the perfect amount of fattiness & almost melted in my mouth. The noodles were nice and chewy. The broth was just disappointing though. For the other ramens, everyone enjoyed the one they ordered. I tried a little of the chef's ultra ramen & the broth was much better than my spicy miso. Btw, the spicy miso ramen is not spicy at all for anyone who is hesitant & cannot do overly spicy foods. The food was a bit disappointing for me. I came in with high expectations with all the good reviews I read beforehand. Not terrible but not great.

A fabulous local liquor store in Oak Square. Not only do they have the friendliest staff working,…read morecombined with having a large selection of beer, wine, and hard alcohol, but everything here is priced just right. You won't feel like you're getting ripped off at all here - and that's not something you can say about all liquor stores! The kind man working helped me and my sister locate exactly what we had come in looking for. If you ever need to be in and out quick, the staff's got you covered.

Cute store. Not a crazy huge selection of stuff and no gourmet foods or cheese as advertised…read moreoutside however it does seem to carry all the necessities for drinking. Few mixers and seltzer options as well. No water however!!