Selection, quality of products over z30 year time period! Sadly I moved to Los Angeles and some of…read moremy favorite items got broken in my move and I'd like to replace them. Guess I should call and or email photos and inquire?!

The staff is too lazy to get up off their chair and help. Two people at the counter pointing a…read morefinger "in the other room." No help & their information was incorrect. I get this is a store full of imported low cost junk, but do the staff have to act that way? Sigh.

I highly recommend Local Root for knife sharpening. I have been using LR for years and always the…read moreresults are amazing (and extremely prompt in timing, etc.). Pricing is fair and reasonable. LR's set up for appointments, drop off and pick up (and paying) likewise is incredibly user friendly and easy (trust me the easy statement is very important for me given the difficulty some places are with using their web sites, etc.). My knives have lasted years and will last longer. Again, I would highly recommend Local Root for your knife care.

Awesome service and easy to schedule! My knives have a new life now after being neglected for…read more10+years.

I had a great experience at my glass workshop here! It was very fun and calming experience. The…read moreclass fits six people and it starts with an overview of glass cutting techniques. Then you get to make a creative piece of your own. I made a coaster with a flower design. It didn't come out perfect but I love it anyway!

THE CUTEST LITTLE STORE! You simply must visit. Unique, quirky, colorful homeware, most of it…read morehandmade. Lots of glassware, dishes, and other small home goods. Generally things are on the pricier side but that makes sense for handmade, unique items. A great place to shop for presents! They also have classes where you can make your own coaster or small plate from glass, which I can't comment on since I haven't taken one, but hopefully I will in the future!

We had a corporate outing at CSCA this evening. Chef Pedro was so helpful and never lost his cool…read morewith nine people asking questions at the same time. I have a garlic intolerance and the CSCA team designed such a strong group of recipes, no one on my team even noticed they were garlic-free. Everyone loved the food and I am so grateful to be able to join in the full experience without it being focused on a dietary restriction. Thank you, Pedro and the CSCA team!

Great place to take a class. Enjoyed 'soups and stews' class with Chef Heidi and her student…read moreassistants. For some great recipes and tips- enjoyed cooking and enjoying soups with my classmates. There were about a dozen of us.

The owner is very responsive. The knives are beautiful and they feel really good when I am using…read morethem. I am curating my knife collection one knife at a time. So far I have a chef's knife, a paring knife, a boning knife and I have an order in for a nakiri because I am tired of using my pastry bench knife to scoop up veggies after chopping them. You have to be patient because he makes them one at a time and you may not get your knife for a month or so. Worth the wait.

Fabulous sharpening and shop. Going to create my first custom knife here and I'm sure it won't be…read moremy last !

Fussy Gussy is so freakin' awesome! I bought a few potholders from her at the bazaar in the…read morebasement of the Unitarian church up in Harvard Sq. this past Xmas season... they were so adorable and amazingly well put-together, I couldn't resist. I was supposed to be out shopping for family and friends, but these were just for me. Everything is handcrafted and made with love. Definitely check out her wares online. FUSSY GUSSY RAWKS.

Fussy Gussy has been around for a year. She haunts craft bazaar's (only the best of the best)…read moreBuckaroo's Mercantile and Magpie. Soft sewn satchels, potholders, placemats, pillows, all of the things you realize you have to have! upon first sight... why? because they will make your life better. The schtick of F.G. is fabric fabric fabric (paired with the gifted designer's meticulous and tasteful knack/crusade for perfection) They are more than kitsch they are revved up hummina hermana- muy caliente- retro- new wave -goodness...think the Gabor sisters before Hollywood squares, Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra with bustin' out cleavage... or maybe more like Charro if she weren't annoying and lived in silent movies. This upstart is moving along and I am thankful to be around for the beginnings. fussygussy.etsy.com

Look no further! Level of service and professionalism you…read moredon't see every day. Keisuke was prompt, courteous, and quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Highly recommend! Thank you Keisuke!

Great work on hvac system and has been servicing our system each year. Always reliable and helped…read moreus last winter in a heat related emergency. Technician came out late night to take sure we had heat during negative degree weather

Yes, they are a great stationary store to get cards, pins, candles, and other trinkets. If you're…read morein Inman square, don't miss it for sure! But did you know they also make the most amazing custom letterpress invitations? We used Albertine for our wedding invitations and they were fantastic. They helped us brainstorm designs, showed us countless invitations from other weddings, and sent us multiple proofs. I cannot say enough how wonderful they were to work with, and how much we loved the final product.

Cute store in Inman Square! They have all your stationary needs, and the cutest trinkets! They also…read morehave letterpress done in house which some are for sale. I also love their localized products, we got a Cambridge magnet :) Check out this store to grab some cute stuff or sign up for some of the events they have!

Chapin and the whole team at Boston Light & Sound are incredibly knowledgeable and honest. I highly…read morerecommend them for any service they offer!

Over the weekend we had a community movie night at a small park. Ryan Brush was my contact and was…read morenothing short of amazing! Ryan was so thorough and helpful through the whole process. We showed the movie Halloweentown on a huge blowup screen that was setup in the outfield of the little league field. Ryan was professional, kind, patient and extremely helpful. I would absolutely recommend Boston Light and Sound and Ryan! The night was such a hit that the city plans to use them for many more future events! Thank you Boston Light and Sound and Ryan for such a successful night!

I took a one night 'Power Tasting Class on the Best Wines of France, Italy and Spain'. The course…read morewas excellent and this was an enjoyable evening! We had three instructors and each were quite knowledgeable. The instructors showed PowerPoints on each country and had interesting facts and history. Looking forward to taking more courses at the Commonwealth Wine School!

We took a two hour class on cheese, chocolate and wine pairings and it was absolutely amazing! The…read moreinstructor had an amazing ability to blend facts, humor, history, geography and culinary knowledge into an absolutely interesting and insightful and riveting adventure. The wines were a mix of French, Italian, Portuguese the chocolate was a mix of Italian, American and Dutch. The cheeses were French, American, Dutch, in Spanish. I will be looking for the next class the instructor teaches at Formaggio cheese shop and I'm actually going there today because he inspired us! If you have ever wanted a cheese and wine class, don't hesitate, take one of these!