Goated selection, these people know ball. Genuinely if you're looking for a good resupply on what…read moreyou need this is the place

I've generally had great experiences at this Blick. The store is well stocked, reasonably priced,…read moreand a fun spot for creative supplies or small gifts for all ages. Most of the staff are helpful and kind. That's why my visit this weekend (Sunday, 11/2) was such a surprise. An older female-presenting employee with long dark curly hair yelled at me and my young son when we tried to ask where the dry-erase markers were, while she chased after other customers who had already said they didn't need help. I said, "That was odd... but," and tried to ask my question, but she immediately cut me off and began raising her voice defensively. The escalation and her incendiary reaction was shocking in a customer service setting. I had to walk away, and another employee quickly helped us find what we needed. When I went to check out, she ended up on the register. I forfeited my loyalty points and asked my partner to handle the transaction because she'd made me uncomfortable. I told him what had transpired on the way home and he said she was curt and dismissive with him, too. This has always been a reliable neighborhood art store, but that kind of behavior makes it harder to come back. Nobody wants to deal with the loose cannon in the office aisle!

I have ordered online from Make and Mend twice. Both times, the products were as shown, clean, in…read moregreat condition and were shipped promptly. I look forward to shopping there again, and I highly recommend it!

This store has something for everyone. Their card section is one of the largest and most unique…read more You can most likely find a card there for any occasion. They also have so many pen options with a table where you can test them out. There are many gift options too. They are located in Union Square where there are many other stores and restaurants. I recommend checking it out.

Cute store. I've been in many times and purchased cards, decorations, journals, stationery, and…read morepens. I don't plan to return, however. It is too cluttered and the customer service is just not nice. Once there was a tower of cardboard boxes blocking the glass display case. I tried to peek at the display case but was scolded for touching the pile of boxes. When I asked what was in the display case, they read me a long list of all the brands of pens they carry. Not really the "browsing" experience I was looking for. Another time I visited, there was a box of cards on the floor. I got on my knees to look at the box. An employee came quickly over and told me not to do that because I was blocking the aisle. I said that I wanted to look at the cards in order to pick some out, but I couldn't see them because they were on the floor. They solved the problem by picking up the box, setting it on top of another display, and waiting over me, blocking the aisle, while I chose the one I wanted. There are plenty of cards, notebooks, and decorations printed with words like s**t and f**k on them. Plenty of people (including myself) aren't offended by this, but it's worth knowing if you have young children and you don't want them to see profanity.

The address on Yelp is incorrect. It is located on 587 Somerville Ave, Somerville…read more My experience was wonderful. The owner was very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the Chicken Bastilla. It was fantastic and reminded me of how it tasted in in Morocco many years ago. The Lamb with prunes was tender and flavorful.

Overall fantastic experience in this store. No complaints whatsoever but I rarely give 5 stars…read more When you first walk in you are overwhelmed by the dazzling array of lamps, linens, and other Moroccan odds and ends. The owner, Addi, was instantly warm and helpful. We took our time and he walked me through all products I was interested in. I was there to buy a lamp and there were many great options, both for candles and for lightbulbs. Everything is handcrafted. The prices are very fair in my opinion. I bought a stunning lamp for only $110. It was not equipped for light bulbs at the time but Addi offered to do that on the spot. Saved me a trip back out to Somerville (I live in Brighton)! This is fantastic spot to buy unique gifts for someone, especially if they have a taste for the exotic.

This place is great. The owners are fantastic. It's family run, which we should all support more…read moreoften. It's got anything you could imagine, but the quality of all their products is just better than what you would find at Staples or OfficeMax. They accept all major credit cards and don't have a limit on how much you need to spend to use one. A Cambridge institution!

The nicest people in Boston that I've met!! Gale is such a sweetheart - never turning anyone away…read moreand always there with a helpful hand. They have a great selection of anything you need, the prices are great and the company is awesome. I would recommend this to anyone in a heartbeat - even if it was just for the conversation

The Never Ending Dumpling Party was a fun night, the food was excellent, and I learned about…read moredumplings. Chef Patty was living in Taiwan! We enjoyed Chef Marco's banter and dumpling instructions, but I admit I was sad to not witness their cuteness in person. Patty called over the TV at one point and held up cute signs all the way from Taiwan. I don't drink and was delighted to find a NAB in the cooler along with a variety of boozy and other options. A spread of amazing dishes awaited us and we also got to eat the dumplings we made. It was a little weird to be 2 cooks at the party, so I think going with a group would be super fun. But then you wouldn't get to take home quite so many leftovers as we did! It was certainly a memorable experience, check it out if you're looking for a different kind of cooking class.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at the Dumpling school! We went around Christmas time and…read morewe were so luck to wind up with a private class with Marco and Patty. They were so kind, friendly, funny, and boy could they make dumplings. The food was delicious, their stories were wonderful, and the whole experience was just about perfect! Oh and the dumplings were easily the BEST I have ever had!

Corporate team buildings have been a mixed bag for me over the years, but our event at Shiso…read moreKitchen completely exceeded every expectation. I never imagined a team building could be this good! From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. The hands-on cooking experience was not only fun and engaging--it was the ideal way to collaborate and connect. Working toward shared deliverables (that we then got to enjoy together!) created a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that's hard to replicate in a traditional setting. The Shiso Kitchen team made everything seamless and elevated the experience with their expertise, hospitality, and thoughtful touches. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful way to strengthen your team, this is it. Highly recommend!

Jess create an intimate and educational experience into the world of food. The meal was incredible…read moreand one of the best I had!

I arrived in Boston needing some last-minute items for an event, and I got lucky because this place…read morecame in clutch! Parking: Mostly street parking in the area. Feels: I'm not too familiar with Boston, but I was told this is one of the original areas of the city. There are lots of businesses and apartments nearby, so the neighborhood feels lively. The shop itself is pretty vibrant and spans two floors. They carry a wide range of apparel--from vintage pieces to newer items and even costumes. Customer Service: Awesome. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall: 5 stars. They had exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or find some unique costume pieces, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Tip: Check out their "by the pound" section--you can score some really great deals there.

Yo....Garment District in Cambridge, MA completely flipped the script on me. Why was I expecting…read morethe whole 2 floors to look like a damn thrift dungeon with clothes on the floor??? Instead, Garment D. Is Organized, spotless and straight-up vibey. Two full floors to roam. Hot-pink walls, black-and-white checkerboard floors like stepping into an 80s music video. It's quirky, loud and proudly vintage. Everything's sorted with precision: pants with pants, denim with denim, tops with tops. These folks don't play around. And yeah, the majority of the clothing here is all use. But like I always do- I buy my stuff, take it home (or the cleaners), wash it and it snaps back looking like new. By the way- they do carry some new items- as in not used as well. My daughter and I bought some vintage denims, sweaters and a few other things. Zero mess. Zero stress. 100% unexpected.