I was in the area for work and stopped by Jars Cafe a few times during my stay. The main thing I'll…read moresay is that this isn't your typical restaurant. They often times seemed to be out of a lot of key ingredients, such as bacon or avocados... and if they didn't have something, they wouldn't necessarily make a substitution, even after you've paid. However, one of the times I went, they gave out some free pastries, so I guess it all evened out. Expect pretty long wait times, so I wouldn't come if you're in a major rush. There aren't a ton of other options nearby, so this place ultimately gets the job done.

WOW! The best Brookie I ever had, 1/2 cookie 1/2 brownie!…read more Brookie in north Bookie! Fantastic

I'd first found Sweet Lydia's at the Salem farmers market and recently visited their shop in…read moreLowell. It's more than just their delicious confections--it's also a fantastic wine and cheese shop. I forget the name of the man who assisted me, but he was awesome. I was looking for cheese and wine (along with their marshmallows) for dinner later that night. I was recommended the most delicious Australian marinated goat and sheep cheese and the Christina gruner veltliner, a funky, slightly effervescent version which I loved. There's also crackers, olives, etc. so you can make a great cheese board from here. To find Sweet Lydia's, when walking on Merrimack Street, look up. I couldn't easily find this place but it's upstairs and there is a small sign so it's hard to find. But it's worth the search and I look forward to returning.

Every time I visit my son in Lowell, I have to go here. I'm trying to work my way through all they…read morehave. The marshamallows are really special. I first enjoyed them plain but now I like the seaonal flavors. Yesterday I tried cranberry and they were wonderful. So fresh they melted in my mouth. All the chocolates I've tried as well as the Caramels are also delish. Yesterday I tried the almond joy bark. Soooooo much better than the candy bar it is named after. Last year I placed a phone order and they were so accommodating. I was late ordering for a birthday but they made it happen. It is a small place but you can't go wrong with whatever is on their shelves. I am in their rewards program and it has paid off for me!

Peach strawberry cake was the best thing I had from here. It had nice bits of fruit rolled in it…read more Cheese danish looked excellent, but tasted ok. Overall its a nice little bakery, with limited items.

Excellent Portuguese bakery located on Park St. in the Portuguese section of Hartford. They have a…read morenice fresh daily selection of cupcakes, cookies, pastries, breads, rolls, beware though they tend to sell out quickly. I picked up a loaf of Portuguese cornbread which is quite different in flavor and texture than conventional cornbreads, it has become one of my favorites. Stop by and give them a try; if you've not had a pastel de nata it is a Portuguese egg tart pastry which they do supremely well also.

Took a Valentine's Day cooking class with Sarah. Such a wonderful experience. Sarah is a great…read moreteacher, warm, friendly and engaging. The shop, kitchen, and dining area are small and intimate. The menu was delicious and we learned how to make pasta, sear meat, and prep/cook shrimp. Highly recommend taking a cooking class with Sarah at The Kitchen At New Boston Beef.

The best cinnamon buns in the world!!!!!! Warm, gooey, yeasty, cinnamony perfection!…read morePickled cabbage also excellent

We traveled to the gift shop from Worcester and it was closed. Hours on line said it was open. I…read morecalled before we left and the phone was constantly busy. We arrived to a locked door and a sign saying today and tomorrow they are closed at a retreat. Many people came and left. One from Pennsylvania, Gardner, MA for holy water for a family member are just a few. You have a right to close but also a responsibility to the potential customers before they travel from everywhere. A simple phone recording to say you are closed for two days and when you will reopen is not too much to ask. I speak for the others that came and left disappointed as well as myself. It would even show Christian like behavior.

Just breathtaking... The old church is dark and peaceful. I feel transported to a different time…read more The gift shop is fun and the jam is perfection!

My wife and I have driven by 308 Lakeside several times when visiting East Brookfield and have…read moretalked about stopping but for whatever reason did not. Today was "date night" so when look for a new place to checkout 308 Lakeside made the list, after reading a recent article on social media about new owners, we decided to stop for a late Sunday lunch. Once we found a place to park (parking is a challenge as they are victim of their own success so be prepared) We were greeted pleasantly by the hostess and promptly seated. They had a duet performing live music of pop covers. We were seated along the window overlooking Lake Lashaway. Nice view! Our server, Payton was very helpful and patient as this was our first time. Jessica the manager stopped by the table to check on us and introduce herself, after a nice conversation about this being our first time and the article highlighting the new owner, Payton returned with our beverages (raspberry tea, root beer and water). We ordered as a starter potato skins. In due course they were brought. These potato skins had a lot of potato still in the skins- making them the perfect carrier for the generous amount of cheese and bacon. Served with sour cream. Delicious! By this time we were ready to order. I ordered the French dip with fries. This is one of my favorite sandwiches and is a rarity these days. My wife ordered the stuffed portobello mushroom and house side salad. I also the limited menu item pretzel sticks, and a bowl of their chili to share with my wife. Payton was good to check on us and keep us hydrated. After a bit of time since we ordered (nearly an hour) Jessica came over and apologized for the delay and said the food would be out shortly, and comped us a dessert. The reason was totally out of their control and has no bearing on this review. One of the kitchen staff had an immediate family member pass away, leaving the kitchen short handed. It was gracious of Jessica to comp a dessert, we weren't in any hurry it being date night. The food was delivered as promised and exceeded expectations. I have to say the French dip was a solid #3 on my top ten list of French dips I have enjoyed in my lifetime. (#1 Rio Rico Resort in 1978 AZ, #2 The Colonial Restaurant in 1974 CT) My wife's portobello mushroom was one of the best she has had (being allergic to seafood and knowing her tastes I trust her review). The chili was good and we ended up bringing home. We would make the drive just for the chili. Pretzel sticks were server hot and were very light. The mustard base dipping sauce was some of the best we have enjoyed and perfectly suited for the pretzel sticks. For dessert we shared a piece of blueberry carrot cake with whipped cream. It was a delicious ending to our meal and first visit. The only detractors was the parking which I am not sure they can do much about (only a single handicapped space), we ended having to park up the road; and a tidying up- the men's room while the fixtures were clean, the floor has layers of soil from being mopped with dirty water (easy to rectify with occasional professional cleaning) and a partial beer bottle was left on top of the towel dispenser. In the room we were seated in, the acoustic ceiling panels just need a good dusting. Like a said those are but minor observations. The food was some of the best around and the service equally a standout. Highly recommend 308 Lakeside. We will definitely be back.

After some fun and rewarding apple picking at Ragged Hill Orchard, we headed to 308 Lakeside for…read morelunch. It's about 10 minutes away, and we had reserved a table for 12:30 p.m. in case they were busy. The lake views caught our attention as soon as we walked in. Large, nearly floor-to-ceiling windows face the water, and there's also a good-sized outdoor deck. It was a quiet afternoon and the friendly hostess let us choose a table, so we picked one by the window. The shaded deck seemed like it might be a little too cool on this fall day. We looked over the summer specials, daily specials, and half-priced appetizer menus before ordering a grilled Reuben with regular fries, a French dip with sweet potato fries, iced tea, and water with lemon. The regular fries were excellent: hot and crispy. The sweet potato fries were tasty but a little limp. The Reuben was served hot, with tender pastrami. It wasn't an outstanding Reuben, but it was good. The French dip was disappointing. The meat was tough, perhaps because it was sliced too thick, and the au jus was bland. Service was slow and inconsistent. Our waitress checked on us a couple of times but then disappeared. We eventually flagged her down for the check, but when it took a long time for her to return to process it. So we found the hostess who processed it quickly and cheerfully. Overall, it was a three-star lunch. The lake view was the highlight; the food and service were mixed.

Excellent!! Very quaint and homey. Loved all of the different tables and chairs. Felt like a…read morefarmhouse. Our server was excellent,very attentive and lovely. The food was amazing! We tried the cheese plate with lovely bit of Chicory dressed perfectly, delicious raspberry compote, the Bread and Butter, oh that butter!! Mmm! Duck fat potatoes were very good, my husband had the Beet Salad and Lamb Ragu, I had the fresh pasta with sun dried tomatoes, scallions in a burre blanc. It was delicious (slightly salty to me) but I enjoyed it. For dessert we both enjoyed coffee and vanilla ice cream with maple syrup. This was the perfect choice for our anniversary dinner. It was an hour drive for us but I feel it was worth the trek.

I work at Day Kimball Hospital & We had our Christmas Party here for our family's we served last…read moreyear and apparently our team can't get enough of this property and the amazing farm to table meals prepared by chef Brian. The property is an idyllic historical farm & farmhouse situated on multiple acres on a picturesque rural piece of land that could definitely be the cover of a postcard! Everyone we encountered who is a part of Little Dipper Farm has been great! We even hosted one of our kids/family events here and it was one of the parent's absolute favorites! We made salsa and everything we utilized for the recipe was grown on this property and was literally picked moments before and as fresh as could be. Everyone really enjoyed the salsa & I brought some home to my son who literally ate the entire jar in one setting citing it as the "Best Salsa I've ever had"! So as I mentioned above, the food here is Farm to Table which means it's all grown here on site - but if it's not it's grown nearby at another farm or typically somewhere local to the area. I believe Sara is in charge of the vegetables and tending the garden and Brian is the mastermind Chef, a graduate of JWU- he is extremely talented and out of the various times I've eaten here (3-6x minimum now)- I have never eaten anything that wasn't delicious! Seriously- Brian could make the most boring and bland item- taste amazing! He truly has a gift & if you haven't been here I highly suggest you check it out! They do dinners I believe Thursday-Saturday 4-10pm! They also host events here from weddings to party's etc! The decor inside is a Vintage farmhouse style which, combines the warm and welcoming friendliness of the farmhouse with historic design and decor from eras in the past. The American farmhouse itself dates back as far as the early American colonies in the 1600s. The historical architectural post and beam elements and the setup of the barn definitely transports you back to another time period when things were much simpler, but with updated restrooms and fixtures- it has both modern amenities with that historical style/feel. Overall- if you have never been here, I would definitely recommend it! Or if you're interested in having an event here- they are really great and will accommodate a variety of budgets! Check it out! I would definitely rate 5+ stars- if I could!

The book selection is why I came. I found 3 books so I was happy about that. Where I live, Savers…read morehas half off Monday so I was shocked to see that they did not do the same thing here in this state. I assumed it was a Saver's thing and not a thing depending on location. The staff was friendly and informed me that they only have 30% off on Tuesday for seniors. To which I do not qualify just yet. Prices were a tad bit higher than goodwill also.

I tried to buy the jewelry jar, which costs $70but was told I couldn't because it wasn't full. It…read morewas full to the top. I told the clerk that I would buy it even if it wasn't full, but she said I couldn't because it was store policy. This also happened with past jewelry department employees. Managers were no help. There is a gentleman who repeatedly comes in and he is allowed to buy the jar. It's like it is saved for him. ???

Very fast in and out service. Tony showed exemplary customer service. Tony was very knowledgeable…read moreand gave great recommendations. The product was good and the price was decent for a dispensary. I recommend this place over Good Chem and Deim. Only negative is the young lady at the front desk today seemed lost and unsure of how to log people in. Last time I came in she also didn't know anything about the flower or concentrate products. Maybe Tony should train her?

I buy sativa prerolls. Nearly every time I purchase a product that Resinate claims online to be…read more "sativa" or "sativa-hybrid" I see by the label, once I'm home, that they're all just hybrids. A few were indica-leaning. None were even sativa-leaning. That's straight up lying to customers. Also, many of their pre-rolls are so loose they're not smokable as joints. I find that many bud tenders completely ignore customers and talk amongst themselves, then treat those customers like we're stupid. Lying to customers about strains has to go against the CCC . When I brought back a joint to let them know that the 5 I bought were all too loose, AND hybrids that weren't even sativa-leaning as claimed, they treated me like garbage, made me wait while they helped other customers, just to respond 'too bad, so sad '. l mentioned that they were misrepresenting the product and the budtender literally yelled "All the joints are hybrid! There's no such thing as all or nothing!!" It was mortifying. She told me nothing I didn't already know. This is why I will never go back to Resinate. If lying to customers is a CCC violation then I'll be reporting them as well.

Man it's not too often I kick myself in the butt for sleeping on a coffee joint but today my behind…read moreis sore! The style and relaxed atmosphere of a cape cod roadside coffee shop but with about 5000 less people per minute and at a third of the cost... and with much more to chose from ranging from coffee flavors and drinks, fresh made grab n go and prepared sandwiches alongside some of the most beautiful desserts and bakery items. Friendly service. I have to say I was mad I hadn't found this place the day it opened ! Most certainly will be back and buy some swag because I'm an official fangirl now.

Took a special trip here before school started last fall, traveling over 90 miles for their Gilmore…read moreGirls menu! The drinks were delicious, the crew and owner are absolutely wonderful, and it's the cutest little small-town shop. Their PB&J cookie is the best thing I've ever eaten and a year later, I'm still daydreaming about it almost daily!