Decided to stop by at Trader Joe's before heading back home & it was my first time going to this…read moreTrader Joe's location in Needham! I am familiar with this area but never visited this location before today. Much smaller location compared to the ones I usually go to. Though on the smaller side, this did not mean at all that they had less items. I found the store to be well stocked & was able to find exactly what I was looking for! I went in wanting to get two ciabatta baguettes & they had exactly that ;) I would come back again if in the area and nearby.

I love this Trader Joe's, it is one of my favorites in the Greater Boston area. They are always…read morefully stocked with everything and the staff are literally some of the kindest people I have ever met in my life. I feel extremely happy when I come to this store. Also their frozen food rocks. They have tons of cool options from different cultures. My favorites are the indian dishes, flatbreads, spanakopita, and orange chicken. I always end up buying like 200 pounds of food here and spending more than I should, and it's still relatively cheap. I love this store with every fiber of my being.

Blue on Highland is a great spot all around. The ambiance is awesome, perfect for a relaxed lunch…read moreor a nice night out, and the menu has something for everyone. I had the Greek salad with steak tips for lunch and it was fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, and the steak was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we tried the mini donuts and they were absolutely insane. Easily one of the best desserts I've had in a while. Great food, great vibe, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to

Went back to @blueonhighland for dinner last night. Thought I'd stick with the Mandarin Chicken…read moreSalad I loved a few weeks ago... but the South Shore pizzas kept calling. One look at the Spicy Clam pie and it was game over. Chopped Ipswich clams, crushed red pepper, white clam sauce, whole-milk mozzarella, parsley -- cooked perfectly and loaded with flavor. Paired it with a @mainebeerco Lunch and it hit all the right notes. This spot is officially back in my local rotation. love the new layout too.

This review is for Purple Carrot an online vegan mostly, food kit delivery service. It offers pre…read moremade meals extra add ons and primarily meal kits with all the ingredients you put together and cook or mix yourself. I have tried lots of different types of meal delivery services and am reviewing this as my favorite. Why? Let me tell you. The food delivered is always fresh and all the ingredients that should be there are. The variety of things to choose is the best in mostly plant based that I've tried. There's very little waste as what you need for the recipe is there. Often there is more spice then needed, so save that for something else. There have been a few times a little spot may need to be cut off a veg., but nothing big. The pricing is ok., better than some more pricy than others but it depends on how many items are ordered. Another key point for me is if delivery is on time. I have ordered at least 12 weeks so far and delivery has always been in the time frame. Oh and cold food is packed well and kept cold. Not sure how that works in hot summer heat as I've only tried in winter. In addition the app is easy to use easy to see or adjust your final order and exactly what you are paying for. I have since cancelled in order to visit my local markets but if I were to go back to a food delivery service I'd choose them again. The only other service I can say these things about doesn't deliver to where I live so Purple Carrot remains best choice so far.

I had canceled my subscription and account months ago, but then was just charged again for a box…read more When I tried to get in touch with a customer service rep via email, I hit a dead-end. This customer service experience has been absolutely terrible. I haven't heard back from anyone who can actually help me and when Taylor (your chat bot) has offered to connect me with an actual human, conveniently, "something has gone wrong." I am so upset with my Purple Carrot experience and will definitely be getting the word out there about this.

Came on a saturday night around 5.15. Place was just getting ready for dinner service. Sat by the…read moresushi counter. Service was prompt and food came out quickly. My MIL and 7yo son were impressed. We left by 6.30 and by that time, the place was filling up with a line out the door. So many parties with multiple children, which is wonderful. I had a great time and so did my MIL and son. Would definitelt come back again.

" Freshest tasting sushi and soft shell crab ever " This…read moreplace serves it up right . The sushi besides being delicious tastes super fresh. I love soft shell crab , and this is one of the freshest I have had . Portion size is not bad for the price . Service and vibe is welcoming , friendly, attentive and warm . Parking is not an issue , it was in abundance.

Gari continues to be a great local option. Since my original review, we've eaten in the restaurant…read moremany times. The service is always excellent. The sushi is consistently fresh and delicious, with many options to choose from. There's a small bar in front of the, in addition to a sushi bar. You can eat in both areas. Happy Gari survived Covid. Also a solid option.

Unfortunately didn't get a chance to eat in person, but we got it delivered and all of it was…read morefantastic. I definitely would want to try more of the sushi as they really took it home, but the katsu is great also. My mother liked her ramen. I had (not in one sitting): Pork Katsu (great) Lobster wonton (good) Lady in red maki (must try) Paradise Maki (great!)

Baca is very hit or miss…read more The service can be friendly or awful; they have a high turnover rate on employees and it's a hard job. The produce is cheap and can be very good, or spoiled. It really depends.

My experience today at the Russian market Baza in Newton:…read moreDuring checkout, the cashier loudly asked my age in front of other customers in order to apply a senior discount. I found this inappropriate and disrespectful. I raised the issue with the cashier store manager at the time, but my concern was dismissed and not addressed. Actually the cashier was very rude and she told me that I'm not her employer. I am not objecting to age verification itself, but it should be handled discreetly and professionally, not announced publicly. I strongly think that staff should be properly trained to handle such situations with basic respect for customer privacy. If this is not addressed, I will consider escalating the matter through formal complaints and public reviews.

They are located on the on ramp to route 9 so it is rather difficult to gain access. By he time it…read moreis visible, I have past it but it is well worth the stop. Since I was alone, I sat at the bar. There was plenty of sitting in the dinning room. I ad the egg foo young and fried rice. It was delicious. I tried to replicate the flavor at home Without any luck. Best to go here for lunch. I will return.

Tried again... Sesame chicken twice there I didn't like…read more.. more sweet and sour taste with sesame sprinkled seeds added? Chicken not beefy or tender pieces more stringy and batter than chicken... I forgot how bad it was last time. Egg drop soup very good with some scallion pieces 2 pieces of dry broccoli with the dish needed steaming...bad chef execution Fried rice dry and small amount, but amount is fine vs too much Appetizer of bbq bone in ribs had a new look since last Visit ? Scores marks on top Ribs were very good, not exceptional 5 ribs total a bit pricey for 5 ribs. I hated the music they playing ; some lousy dared pop or radio station ... how about soothing Chinese music .... Seems the food used to be better ... maybe new chef, manager or owner?

Overall, their sushi is fine, and I support my local independent shop. My review is a warning…read moreagainst ordering any of the spicy rolls--these are made with minced fish, the quality of which is questionable. I ordered them for a friend's get-together, but no one ate the mushy rolls, so I ended up throwing them out. The menu mentions that one roll is chopped, but doesn't specify this for the spicy rolls, so keep that in mind before ordering.

Didn't get to explore the menu much but I had two sushi rolls -…read more Spicy Scallop Maki (good and definitely spicy) Crazy Salmon Maki (super good)

Went to Yama Japanese restaurant for the third time for lunch. Usually, we just have the shrimp…read moretempura Bento box. Since we left New Jersey, we have been unable to find a Japanese restaurant that had sukiyaki Yama had a good sukiyaki. The only criticism I have is that the meat could have been more tender. There was tofu, vegetables and noodles. The broth was delicious. The sukiyaki came with a salad and rice

This has been my family's go-to spot for sushi takeout in Wellesley for years!!! The owners are so…read moresweet and recognize us by now. It's also a great experience dining in. Sushi is always fresh and tastes delicious, especially the salmon. Some of our favorite rolls are the Red Sox roll, porcupine roll, Celtics roll, and Jodie roll. They have a great lunch deal too!

The food is consistent and pretty good. The menu doesn't change muc but you can always go in and…read moreget your go to's! The service is pretty good and the place is clean and updated. Iits a great place to hang out with friends and hang out! The drink menu is pretty good and the crispy brussel sprouts is one of my favs!

Met a friend for lunch on a weekday, I arrived early, sat and the bar (where we ate as well) and…read morethe nice bartender (whose name I do not know, but dark hair and very nice) brought me a nice Carlson Orchard hard cider right away. I had the Smashburger (amazing!) and my friend had a salad (the "Power Bowl", maybe?), food was brought out quickly and I had a second cider with lunch. This was my first time in the Wellesley location and definitely not my last! The ladies room was spotless as well, and they have those little butter mints as the host stand on the way out (those are a love 'em or hate 'em thing, and I love!).