Had a wonderful time with our company Christmas party, we usually rent restaurant space but Joe put…read moretogether a wonderful package, 3 great locations. Wine was incredible. Food pairing was unmatched, the shrimp ceviche at Rosa Mexicano was incredible. Joe was very attentive to our guest needs, catering to allergies. The water front locations is very scenic. Definitely recommend!

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! We did the Ink Block tour last week and it is overpriced and I had a very…read moredisappointing experience with the owner over costs. He is the dodgiest businessman I've ever encountered, to the point where I feel obligated to write my first Yelp review. I do not like sharing negative information but this treatment pushed me to share my experience so that it won't happen to anyone else. To reserve a tour, you first have to pay a deposit at the time of booking (fair enough) but then you have to pay in full for each person ($70/pp) the week before the tour. The owner, Joe, also encouraged me to pay for gratuity for each person ahead of the tour but at least I didn't do that piece on my credit card. So before even setting foot on this tour, I paid $840 for a party of 12. As luck would have it, our tour date was the weekend of Winter Storm Riley, that super windy Nor'easter/ Bombogenesis! We had friends joining from out of town who couldn't make it due to canceled flights and power outages. I got in touch with Joe the morning of our tour and told him 3 people couldn't join us (which later turned into 4 ppl), could he please help us out so we didn't have to pay in full for everyone who wasn't able to attend due to extreme weather and got the response of "Hey no problem! I will look when I get home... I'm already down here setting up.. so just come have a good time! :-)" Foolishly, I thought this meant he would help us out. I was wrong. Although Joe was at the restaurants before, during and after our tour, and had them rearrange the place settings to be set-up for our smaller group, he claimed there was nothing he could do about the extra $280 I had paid. I talked about this with him at the end of the tour (he awkwardly showed up at our last stop and took over for our much more personable tour guide) and he kept telling me that he would look into when he got home on his computer but there was nothing he could do now. While we were standing in the restaurant. Read: I don't want you to stiff us on the tip. (I did still tip our tour guide.) So the next day I followed up with him and asked for an update on the extra $280 I paid and was told he was working with the restaurants to see if he could get a refund for what he paid. When I reminded him he had told me this would be "no problem", he ended the email by saying "So I'm working with the locations to see if I can retrieve money back so I need some time. I promise I will do my best to help you out." I wrote to him and asked for another update yesterday, 7 days after our tour, before I wrote any reviews. No response. After not hearing back from Joe, who had told me he was "working with the locations", I decided to call one of the locations. Guess what? Joe had never contacted them. The owner was very sorry to hear this and said of course he would have helped out. He even kindly offered us free food the next time we go in since, as he said, we were getting "a sh!tty deal". The restaurants were great. Once caught in this lie, Joe told me there was nothing he could do about a refund but he offered me another wine tour. Riiiiight. A few ways Joe could have made this less painful of an experience was (1) not to lie repeatedly about helping me out with a refund. Why string me along? (2) given us something for the $280 I paid. If nothing else, give us the wine that I had pre-paid for, or the small bites at the restaurants. Just as a good business gesture of "Hey I'm sorry so many friends couldn't make it due to the insane weather and you have to eat the costs...here's an extra _ANYTHING_ for your trouble!" He had enough time to tell the restaurants our group size was smaller, just not enough to return some of the extra money he pocketed, so we paid the extra money for absolutely nothing. For $840 we got: 3 stops at restaurants basically next door to each other (Area Four, Lion's Tail, Fuji) At Area Four: 1 bottle of red, 1 bottle of white (retails for $19.99) poured amongst 9 people (incl tour guide) plus two small cheese flatbreads At Lion's Tail: 1 bottle of red and 1 bottle of white poured amongst 9 and two meat/cheese boards (several vegetarians on our tour but you don't get asked about the food that's been pre-arranged) At Fuji: 1 bottle of wine and 1 of champagne poured amongst 10 people (owner, Joe, jumped in here) plus edamame and spicy tuna rolls for the table (again, many didn't eat these) In summary, we paid $840 for 6 bottles of wine plus nibbles from the host kitchens that many wouldn't eat, and got lied to by the owner for a week until he gave up the lie and told me he has a no refund policy. It was painful. Please don't make the same mistake!

I have been to Georgie's a few other times, but more for their wine shop than their bar. This time,…read moreI could enjoy a glass of wine at their wine bar next door. The place is so cute and has some phenomenal wine selections. Parking can be a bit tough but I parked across the street for the hour I was there. I want to come back with my husband and/or friends and take in the beautiful shop. They also do some events here too. I have been following them on IG and they post their up-to-date calendar must-do's and must have's. I highly recommend stopping in for a glass or 2 while enjoying the serenity of this space.

Georgie's is named after their adorable dog! He's super friendly and will paw you for pets. It's a…read morewine shop but they also offer drinks. They have limited seating inside but some picnic tables outside. Forget me not - not too sweet and the flavors balanced well. A great cocktail.

Small wine and liquor store in a corner spot on Columbus…read more We stopped in here to get some beer and the prices were similar to downtown and city stores around the area. The gentleman working here was pleasant and helpful. Their wine selection was large and the prices were not too bad.

I had won a giveaway on Instagram for the Wine Emporium where I got to spend $100 on anything in…read morethe store. Seriously such a cool place where their underground wine cellar held SO many different variations of wine and alcohol. The employees here are friendly and so sweet. It's a bit overwhelming when you first come in because you're just surrounded by alcohol. Some of their best sellers are upstairs rather than in their respective section of wine in the basement so it was a bit challenging trying to find some of the items. Otherwise, a really cool place just to buy some drinks.

My first ever Yelp Elite Event and I managed to score two free tickets to Wine Riot Boston! I was…read morebeyond excited and this event did not disappoint. My plus one and I arrived shortly before 7 PM and there was already a line out The Castle at the Park Plaza. The staff were extremely friendly and efficient in checking IDs and getting everyone in. The layout was spectacular - they really utilized the space to their advantage. So many different wine samplings from all around the world. I particularly liked the vendors who were knowledgeable and either worked for the company or did their research ahead of time. It was much more enjoyable to ask questions and learn something than just be poured a sample by someone who had no idea what the wine was. Perhaps focus on that for next time? I loved all the free swag and the interactive App that went along with the night. My only other qualm would be that there were no real little food samples to cleanse your palette with (or keep some people from getting too drunk). There was food for purchase but even some crackers or pretzels to shake things up a bit would have been nice. With that said, I enjoyed my cheese and cracker plate (but it was $5). Great location, great staff, tons of samples, and lots to do! Thanks Yelp for the free tickets! It made this girl feel special.

I love wine riot, I keep going back and always have a great time. It does get packed towards the…read moremiddle and wait time is more than if there wasn't anyone..so get their before the event begins so you can get to drinking!!!! There is so many types of wines and I tried using the wine riot app but it's just a hassle when it crashes so i've resorted to just taking pictures of the wines I enjoy. They also have a ton of food samples towards the left when you go inside the castle. Free tattoos! Free pics that can be posted to twitter! Do those things first if you don't like waiting in line. There are also food stands inside as well, towards the front where you enter. My favorite table is always the cheese table...mmmm. Lots of red wines which makes me happy! But plenty of whites for those who enjoy whites as well. They give out free water and also there was coconut water as well. The lines for the bathroom stink...but moves quickly. Go before you actually need to go... You will probably get drunk if you drink fast here ... be careful :)

What a great little wine shop and tasting room in downtown Lynn! Very cool atmosphere, great…read morehosts, amazing wine selection. Had a large meat and cheese board along with a few glasses of wine while hanging in the super cool "lounge" area. Service from the staff was amazing both times I have gone. Could not recommend more highly!

Highly recommend stopping by for a wine flight. The atmosphere and service is always great. They…read morerotate their flights so every month or so they highlight a different European region. I recommend the charcuterie board to pair. Definitely worth going!

The most incredible store in such a fantastic neighborhood. It was immaculately clean and…read moreorganized. Great place to get a unique wine or get a gift to bring home to your family. I can't wait to go back!

Wonderful wine & spirits shop. Has a great selection of imported wines. Very helpful staff.read more

I have eaten in many European based restaurants while living in Europe and here in the US. The…read morequality of the ingredients used in making some of the dishes I've tried has always been very high. The service and ambiance are great so you can relax and enjoy your meal. I also found this restaurant to be very clean all the time!!! Very nice job Fromage! Hope to visit you again

Nice evening out. This place is always empty when we go by and we decided to give it a whirl…read more I've lunched there on my own a while back, but first time we've had dinner there. Atmosphere is lovely. There were only two other tables on a cold Friday night. We had tried to reserve online and it wouldn't work so we showed up without and were easily seated. The service was exemplary. He was very friendly, made recommendations. We had the appetizer sampler, choose 3, we had the arancini, mozzarello wrapped in prosciutto ( which was fried) and truffle fries. This was supposedly homemade, but tasted reheated and I disliked that the prosciutto being fried. The entrees were much better and we enjoyed beef stroganoff and shrimp scampi. We then enjoyed his recommendation of nutella crepe for dessert.

Everything about this store is fantastic - the easy browsing layout, the careful selection of wines…read moreand craft beers, and the friendly staff who are always quick to ask if you need help finding something or to answer questions. Beyond the loyalty program that gives you perks like $10 off your first $30 purchase, or the latest, $10 off ANY purchase, this Vinodivino hosts a ton of free events. For the past three Saturdays they've held themed tastings of bold reds, sparkling wines, and cab sauv complete with cheese and crackers and fruit. I consider myself extremely lucky to live close to such a great community gathering place and resource. Whenever I need to keep the house stocked with great wine or find something fun to bring to a party, this will always be my go-to.

I've only been to Vino Divino once, but plan on going back…read more I was the only shopper when I walked in and the person working the counter immediately greeted me and came over to help me. He was super knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I liked the decor - open, basic, clean. And they had information on each bottle right under its little cubby, along with 2 different ratings (1 from the store and 1 from Wine Advocate. Price-wise, it's a bit more than some other places, but it's a local store (they have another location in Newton) and I'm always glad to support local places. When I paid, he informed me that they have a frequent buyers club (it's free) and he gave me a card with information about the bottle I bought. He also emailed me the card, which is great. (For the record, I got a Cantine Riondo NV Prosecco which was very tasty.) I wish the prices were a bit lower, but they weren't even THAT steep.

What a lovely boutique store with an interesting variety of labels and vineyards. Really…read moreappreciated the knowledgeable staff and inspiration to try something entirely new.

Friends of ours had been to VinoDivino several times, but we finally got there last night…read more The store is really cool - love the shelves - i want them for our home. Each column of shelves is a particular varietal. Each shelf has a card that shows the information, the scores, the price, as well as information about the wine, what it pairs with and how long the bottle will be good for ("drink now" "enjoy for next 3 years" etc) We agree with Megan - we were not looked down upon for our ignorance with Pinot Noirs, and bought several that were recommended to us. Raphael is easy to talk to and he is passionate about wine, so he is more than happy to share his knowledge to help expand your understanding of wines. When we paid, we got a card for each bottle that allows us to write our own tasting notes, in addition to all of the information that the cards on the shelves lists (pairings, tasting notes, timeline etc) Also, we opted to give our email address, which will allow us to track our purchases and our "wine portfolio" and we are working towards a store credit (based on our purchases). Also - the website is robust - it allows you to search for wines using a variety of choices - by food you want to consume with it, by price, by region, by varietal. All in all, go in and speak with them - you will be hooked !