"Walk in as strangers, leave as friends."…read more If that's not a saying that makes you want to head there now, then I don't know what is LOL! Obviously, there is more to the new renovated location of La Cantina than this saying but I will say I was pretty impressed when I saw it and knew I had to add it to my review. Let's just say it is pretty accurate. We did leave as friends since we made a few at the bar and then some. Just saying! La Cantina winery in Franklin, MA used to be a small wine bar that offered wine tasting flights and minimal food. BUT, now it is in a stunning new location (not far from their old stomping grounds). Fun Fact: It used to be a Mechanic garage. Well, wait until you see how it has turned from fixing cars to wine making and tasting. YOU HAVE GOT TO COME HERE! Parking is easy with plenty of spots. They have a lot of room at their gorgeous bar, but they also have high tops and tables for families or a large group. And, they host events here too; birthday parties, bridal showers, and anything in between, this place is it. I actually want to hold one of my milestone birthday parties here but well keep the number a secret for now. Service: Alana was our bartender and she was wonderful. Always asking us what we needed and how were doing. You don't get this upscale service any where else. And, when I wanted another sample of something she gave it to me without a fuss. Always with a smile on her face, she was the best. Wine: They have an excellent wine menu to choose from and they offer flights for about $25 pp. Flights are the best way to try multiple wines. I personally loved most of the red wines with Petit Sirah being my favorite. My husband loved their Barbera! I did sample their Sauv Blanc too which was nice but it was too cold to have a full pour. Food: Their menu is great with a ton of options from charcuterie, to tapas and some entrees. I will say some of their items can get expensive but definitely worth it. We started with a few cheeses and prosciutto. Then we ordered one of their popular pizzas called La Cantina. Everything was fresh, made in house with their beautiful pizza oven right smack in the middle of the bar. You have got to see this thing, its huge! Overall: If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We had the best time and we can't wait to go back. Franklin is not far from where we live but still a good 30 minute drive and also not far from the Wrentham outlets. We didn't have to make a reservation for a Sunday afternoon but I bet Saturdays can get pretty busy. I just loved everything about this wine bar and I know you will too! Cheers~

The only reason this place gets a 4 instead of a 5 is the initial service. We were seated at a…read moretable along the side of the room, which was otherwise void customers. No one came to address is for severance minutes and then choose to move to the bar. Here, Alna, the main bartender, greeted us immediately and made us feel welcome. She explained the wine flights and offered a sample of Reisling to my girlfriend, who preferred Moscato, which La Cantina doesn't offer (though no one trait does in New England). Thankfully Alna had a similar palate to that of my girlfriend, and they quickly made a connection. Love that! I chose a flight of reds and ultimately preferred the Clone 8 above those that I tried, thigh the Cab Sav Reserve was a close second. The Drunken Goat cheese sample was delicious too! The menu definitely has us eager to come back for food. And for those who aren't wine drinkers they have a small selection of beer and a cider. The atmosphere is lively and open, and looks like they'd open up the large bar doors on a nice day. Come enjoy a flight, or a glass, you can't go wrong!

Every meal we have at Fourth & Fields has always been excellent. My husband and I have been several…read moretimes and it's always been delicious. Farm to table... Highly recommend! Our absolute favorite appetizer is the lightly battered mini artichokes. The burgers are super delicious. My new favorite is the Scallops in a corn purée that makes you want to lick the plate. Fourth & Field is also located at the Stow airport which makes it lots of fun watching the planes take off and land.

We tried to go there but the guy was rude to my wife about the patio and walked off. I bet the…read moreowners weren't there to lose $100.

A lovely restaurant, classy & approachable with a lively atmosphere & fun vibe. Great, tasty…read moreSpanish tapas, we usually go during a birthday or celebration. Food is adventurous & bold; memorable meals over the years: Fried Goat cheese with charcuterie meats, manchego cheese & french bread, have to do The Bocado Experience for 2 or 4, Jamon Iberico, Pato (duck pastrami w sherry glaze), tuna poke, atun de bocado (seared yellowfin saku tuna), braised pork belly, Spanish octopus, mussels in cream sc, twin mini Kobe style beef burgers, venison, fried calamari, lollipop lamb chops, seared beef tenderloin, classic paella & Paella de Mariscos, & baked flan for dessert. Just so fascinating - their chefs can put out such tasty small plates so quickly, each packed with such fresh & exciting flavors, always cooked to perfection (never over or under cooked). Get the sangria pitchers, bar is always packed & hopping. Dining room just got a refresh, but was beautiful even before with a great atmosphere also. Our least favorite was the rabbit (way too many small bones to pick out).

We came on a Friday during Restaurant Week as a party of four, three adults and one toddler. The…read morefood was delicious and our server was friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, though our table was in the middle of the aisle which felt a bit cramped. Unfortunately, the service itself was inconsistent. We had to ask for bread three times. When we ordered two brownies and one coffee, we were brought one brownie and two coffees. At the end of the meal, we asked for both my meal and my son's meal to be wrapped to go. My son's plate was accidentally thrown away because other plates were stacked on top of it. When I asked about it, the server explained what happened but did not offer to remake it, remove it from the bill, or apologize, which was disappointing. That said, it was a busy Friday during Restaurant Week, so I would consider coming back and hope the service is smoother next time. While writing this review, I actually received a text from the restaurant letting me know we left our son's plate behind, which was thoughtful and appreciated. If Yelp allowed half stars, I would give 3.5.

Such a cute, funky little spot in Cambridge! They had a huge list of wines ranging in prices. Our…read moreserver helped us pick out a nice Barbera from Argentina in our price range which was so nice. Can't wait to come back again when there's live music.

Had a great time here, super cute and vibey space. Big menu with a ton of wine options from Maine…read moreto Slovakia to more traditional options as well. I did the pony tini which is ~1/2 size and loved the prominent vermouth flavor. Service was very fast and friendly.

Colonial Spirits has the largest selection of beers, wines, liquors, and more in the area! The…read morestore is always neat, clean, and well organized. Most importantly, the staff and owner are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. Their prices are also very competitive. I highly recommend Colonial Spirits in Acton!!

Great selection - don't think I have ever failed to find what I was looking for there. Good…read moreprices, helpful service - what more could you want from a liquor store?

I've been going to this beautiful winery for a couple years now and my most recent visit was on…read moreLabor Day with a friend. I was pleasantly surpirsed to get seated with no reservation for a party of 2. I do recommend having a reservation though as it can get busy. The atmosphere is great for people who like sitting outdoors on a nice day as there are a ton of tables with umbrellas to keep people cool. You are able to scan a QR code to order anything off the menu and the service is great as the staff brings you the drinks to your table. For food they will text you when to pick up from kiosk. As for the drinks my friend and I both got the sangria, raspberry bellini, and fall sampler. All of the drinks were really refreshing and worth the price. The charcuterie and pretzel bites we got were also great for a nice winery day and the menu is pretty expansive so I want to try some other items in future visits. There were a lot of bees at some of the tables near where I sat and they often crowed the drinks and food so that it something to note. I definitely plan to come back next summer!

We had a wonderful time at Nashoba Valley Winery and Distillery. Reservations are strongly…read moreencouraged, and we were glad we made one. In the tasting room, we were given 8 one-ounce pours, and while we found the red wines to be better than the whites, the variety was enjoyable. We also sampled some of their spirits, which require two tokens. The vodka was especially good. Josh, who helped us in the tasting room, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great recommendations. He really took good care of us and made the experience memorable! The tasting room is spacious, clean, and inviting. The outdoor area is really nice to have lunch or dinner on a warm day. After our tasting, we had lunch at J's restaurant, also on the grounds, and we had a reservation there too. The food was great! We tried the Banh Mi (not traditional and spelled wrong on the menu "Bahn", but we appreciated the creative spin--it was very tasty), the chicken tenders, and the pretzel, all of which were delicious. We also ordered wine from the shop but were unable to open it at lunch. We had to order bottles through the restaurant and they charge extra for that to open it, stating they need to track consumption. This was one disappointment. Overall, we had a great time and would return. If you're a fan of red wines and well-crafted spirits, this place is worth a visit!

How fantastic is it to come across a wine store with no pretentiousness, smiley faces and…read moreknowledgeable staff? Pretty Freakin' Fantastic. Coming from a big city like Las Vegas, this little wine store is what you hope to find when you come to New England. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of flashy stores and wine bars with enomatic wine systems and tasting credit cards, but it's nice to walk into a shop that looks like someone's HOUSE from the outside. Space is a little cramped but the shelves are filled with gems priced under $20. Yes, there's certainly pricier bottles but I wasn't in the market for that this day. The interior is invitingly merchandised and you'll find a fair selection of cheeses for a small place like this. Instead of the expected one bottle I walked in to purchase, I bought four. I had a chance to meet the proprietors and they were gracious and helpful and so was their staff. They have wine tasting classes and free wine tastings on Fridays from 5:30 to 7:30. What a great way to end a busy work week!

Excellent people, selection, knowledge and sense of humor. There is always a positive buzz and…read morelaughter in the air when I stop in and it's ALWAYS crowded and you know what that means! Pricing is right where it should be and the owners and staff go out of their way to make sure your "Wine House Experience" is unforgettable. Friday wine tasting are always impressive and informative with different local experts pouring and teaching while there is a well paired cheese or bread to go with it. Rochelle and Scott have really got their fingers on the pulse of the wine scene here!

We had gone to Bancroft several years ago and really liked it. It is a splurge kind of place so we…read moredon't go that often. We went on New Year's Eve and boy was it great. I rarely give five stars but this place deserves it. The atmosphere was as it should be, a restaurant, not a New Year's Eve sports bar. It started off with great dinner rolls that you could eat a hundred of. We also had a nice house Canernet Sauvignon. Appetizer was a seafood tower (oysters, shrimp, lobster). A great start. My wife had a filet mignon and fries, I had a rib eye (I never have any other steak) and Brussels sprouts. Everything was absolutely delicious, an absolute riot of flavor. If I could change two things, I wish they had a bone-in ribeye and I would pass on the red wine salt. A little TOO salty. I topped it off with cappuccino. We skipped dessert as they would have had to roll us out of there. Price pre-tip- $245. Worth every penny. This a great steakhouse and loke I said, I almost never give five stars. Great job, folks.

Was there for the first time. We were a large group ~ 12 people. Bar service prior to being…read moreseated was very good - great drinks and service. We were told we would have a table that sat 12 but ended up in a long bench seat that was very bad in terms of trying to have conversations - the bench seat had chairs on one side and a velour bench on the other...the velour bench was terribly uncomfortable...trying to 'scoot in/out' was a very arduous task. Seafood tower was good. Rib Eye steak was average at best - very salt about 1/2 inch thin. The place was jammed and must do things right, more times that wrong, but I'm hard pressed to go back.

What a lovely restaurant. Just for a tip if you find the apothecary it's down the stairs right…read moreafter it. We did have a little bit of trouble finding it but that was kind of fun. Reservations recommended we were seated at a beautiful table for two right near the bar and started off with a Pinot noir and a cabernet. Both wines were delightful. For appetizers we had the braised lamb crepe and the octopus... Both dishes were delicious, presented well with sauces to die for. Followed by the pasta dish and the duck. These were the best dinners of the year for us. The blending of flavors were fantastic and it was augmented by the owner coming over and talking to us about how the food was prepared. I won't bore you with all the details but the octopus is slow boiled for 5 hours.. complete with wine. Corks it was tender and delicious with the Mediterranean flair. We go out to eat our fair share from high end to diners anywhere. The food is well prepared and delicious... This was the top for the year! From the service to the presentation to the wine to the ambiance, everything is top notch here. I will provide a warning. You will drop a pretty penny if you partake in all the courses, but we thought it was well worth it. Thank you to the staff and ownership. We enjoyed our evening.. a true date night.

So, we finally got to try the chef's table, or "Chef's Whim" as it's officially titled. Eight…read morecourses. In addition to the food, we added the suggested alcohol pairings. I say alcohol because it wasn't all wine but ... since it's a bit of a surprise in terms of what actually appears I'll just leave it at that. However, as to the food ... I'll give a taste, a flavor, a wisp of a whisper of the full culinary adventure. For complete details, see your local sous chef! Here's what we had. In the middle of my photo collage, a blood sausage slider with fennel/jalapeño sauce on toasted brioche bun. Then clockwise from top left - cornbread with maple glaze in a Barbie sized personal cast iron skillet; beet salad with goat cheese half spheres; a dessert tray of black apple cake with hay ice cream (yes, seriously), chamomile pot de creme and a duck fat beignet; an assortment of ice creams - fenugreek, fennel/maitake mushroom/burnt hazelnut (all tasted fabulous and in each you could taste the listed flavors); entree of duck and wild mushroom tart; white bean soup and finally a pasta dish of ravioli with two fillings. Just a note on what it would take to make it yourself. See that hexagonal white blob on the bottom row, middle pic? That's a potato foam. Forgive me for not recalling the full procedure but the prep is roughly 7 hours long. First, the cut potatoes are cooked in a sous vide for 2 hours so that no moisture is added to them. Then a succession of ricing, smoking, drying, undrying, mashing, placing in a foam machine that looked like a whipped cream dispenser and boom - a tiny dollop of potato. It tasted great. But man - that's a lot of effort for a mouthful of potato. I don't think I'll be trying it at home. Over two hours of eating and chatting. I brought a couple of my restaurant-based cartoons as my personal thanks for the meal and was shocked that Justin, their sommelier, had done a cartoon of his own ahead of time for me! Just stick to wine, Justin - I don't need any MORE competition with my magazine editors ... With Dylan ably providing the primary chef duties and Amaya and Justin handling the booze, the meal was a smashing success. The food pairings were masterfully chosen and timing of the dishes meant we were always primed for the next one. Although the succession of what I'd call dessert dishes made me start to feel like a Hobbit enjoying dessert, second dessert and then post seconds. As Anton Ego said in Ratatouille (and they have a cute Reme rat under glass on a shelf) "I shall be returning, hungry for more."

A little disappointing! I had been excited to try this place since seeing it next to the climbing…read moregym that I visit when I'm back in MA. I love a good little wine bar and went on Saturday around 6pm. There was only One other customer at the bar and two women behind the bar. I honestly felt awkward when I walked in because no one really acknowledged me and I wasn't even sure if they were open. I went over and sat down anyway and decided to start with a holiday cocktail instead. I got the orange tootsie- orange vodka and chocolate liqueur. It was definitely tasty but def a bit overpriced- $16 and after tax and tip basically $20. While the place itself had festive/cozy vibes I really just didn't feel too welcome, I ended up not ordering a second round. I think this spot has great potential with some improvements in hospitality / service.

They certainly make it feel cozy and festive for December ! They do have great flatbreads -…read moredelicate dough, full of flavor.