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!

We had a great time at our 2 hour wine tasting class. We enjoyed sniffing the different bottles of…read morescents trying to guess what scent it was. I just wish the educator was a bit more informative and educational. When we were guessing the flavors and scents of each wine it seemed she agreed that every fruit/tastes that we each tasted was present in the wine. I wish she would've been more direct in what she tasted and what we should be tasting to better direct our senses of taste instead of agreeing that we taste everything. I liked the wine tasting chart that they gave us, we took them home with us in hopes to use them in our future when we try more wines. Fun date night and entrance class into wine tasting!

It's with a heavy heart I write this review…read more There's so much promise in a Taking The Bite Out Of Whiskey dinner, and knowing how I do adore that dirty water, KG peeled two bills for a pair of admissions to the tasting. Perhaps the curriculum was new, or perhaps there was evidenced a severe disconnect between the pair of instructors (one, Jonathan Alsop, the proprietor of the school, and the other, a buyer from the attached liquor store, who led our class) on the use of a photo slide show through the duration of the class, or perhaps it was the less-than-interesting bourbons, ryes and blends sipped, or the hour long wait for the class to even begin... The entire experience just left us underwhelmed. The space is beautiful - studious, comfortable (even at folding tables and chairs) and inviting. A common reception housed 40 students, who mingled over store-bought cheeses, apricots, pistachios and toast points while awaiting the class start. Fine for 10, 15, hell even 30 minutes, as the congenial hosts tasted barrel cured or bourbon-inspired beers before the show began. But it didn't stop there, as we awaited late comers and began the class almost an hour after it was set to start. Our group split in to two, with half traipsing through the attached liquor store and the others staying in the sweet study of a classroom. Fortunately, we're in the latter. A candid conversation begins with the upfront admission that there's no real agenda, aside from the tasting schedule, so "ask questions as we go." It quickly became apparent that the second instructor, while extremely knowledgable on whiskey, had very little understanding of Jonathan's intended curriculum, or if he did, then the subject matter was loose and disjointed. A limited portion of the cheese we'd been eating was served to accompany the flight, and the bottles tasted (from white whiskey to scotch) were "economically feasible," none of which eclipsed a $20 bottle retail. Two and a half hours after the ticketed start time, we're presented with dinner - a single trip (read: no seconds) down a serviced buffet of Blue Ribbon BBQ - and that was that. So, $100 a head got us 3 oz of well whiskey, a $6 scoop of BBQ, a Trader Joe's cheese plate and a Wikipedia article on distilling corn. I came to understand from our peers that this place is constantly offering 50% off deals through the usual suspects, which would've made the experience a little more fair to the dollar. But at full sticker, we were fooled once. Shame on us.

What a hidden gem! I had lived up the street from this place for years and never gone in. Little…read moredid I know it's not just a liqour store... it's a whole experience! This place is located on Comm Ave where there's the big flashing sign "Brookline Liqours". It's adorable inside and the classes are so cool! We took a "Burger and Wine" class and the teacher/owner was very knowledgeable, personable, and fun. Laid back class, nothing snooty about it. We all learned something and had delcious food and wine. Definitely a fun thing to do as a girls night or with a date. Try it out!

I attended a wine / cheese / chocolate tasting and thoroughly enjoyed Svetlana's story. She very…read moreinteresting and delivers to your door !

WineNot is a hidden gem in Nashua--it's so easy to pass by and not even notice it…read more If you enjoy wine, it's such a treat. Bored with the tired old brands in the supermarket? Head over to WineNot and talk to someone who knows about wine and will help you find what is right for you. Better yet, go to the free tastings on Friday and Saturday afternoons - you don't get to try before you buy at Shaw's or the state store. You taste 4 or 5 interesting wines with no obligation to buy anything - although you'll be happy if you do - great conversation, too. The good news is that many super wines at WineNot cost about the same as you are paying elsewhere (maybe less in many cases), but the service is unbeatable. Want to learn to appreciate wine more deeply? Check out their tours to the great wine-growing regions of the world and their wine education courses. Think it's too snobby? Nope - I always wear t-shirts and shorts and never feel out of place there. Good wine is for everyone!

Great florist! I got a dozen long stemmed roses arranged and was impressed with the arrangement!!!…read moreThey lasted a long time too!! I'll definitely return to get another dozen!!!

Called from out-of-state on a Saturday and had a wonderful experience placing my order for a…read moreTuesday delivery in CT. The flowers were for a young couple who needed comfort after losing a beloved pet. Delivery arrived as scheduled. Both the quality of flowers and the arrangement were so lovely!! Thank you : )

Lots of options…read more Higher than secondary on allocated bottles. Will have some rare items, but def gonna cost you

Pay attention when you try to purchase guys tried charging $28 for $6 worth of beer. Double check…read morewhat they ring you up for is my advice. When I said was not not paying $28 for two beers I got a blank stare.

I've been to Golden Goose several times in the last year. It is a great shop to pick up a bite to…read moreeat while staying at a hotel nearby. We always make it a point to stop by while laying over. There is a deli with a great selection. I large selection of wines as well great meat and produce. I will definitely be back again, heh, probably next weekend!

I had grabbed some cheese and deli meet from the deli counter. It took a while, but I don't mind…read morewhen someone is careful in their work, however that was not the case. Not pictured is the sliced chicken that was essentially a pound of scraps squished together. Much like cheese in the following photo. My order was made so poorly one might consider malice. The Goose is fine in a pinch, but inarguably expensive. This is so bad that it's amazing.

Not bad at all. Very OK indeed. Sometimes you just have to be satisfied with things at your…read moredisposal. This is a tiny little liquor store on Broadway - near L street. Makes for a convenient stop when you are grocery shopping at stop n shop or getting meds and stuff at Rite Aid. The Packie is reasonably organized for its size. Beer cases at the very back. Wines right in the middle. And everything else pretty much everywhere else. They definitely have no deals if you are the kind who seeks discounted liquor. You will have to go someplace else for the best of prices. But you can be certain you will find the basics - nothing fancy. Also - they have lottery tickets at the checkout. I am always amused to see some regulars standing at the counter - playing their numbers. It's probably their thing and a bottle of Mickeys. The Southie way I guess. Good deal.

I give this place four shiny ones. Since moving east of Broadway I needed to find a walkable Al's…read moresubstitute. The store is clean, the deals are awesome and the staff is friendly. The beer selection isn't as solid as Al's but the wine deals are worth it. There are bins of wine going 2 bottles for 12 bucks and a bin that is smaller 2 bottles for 10 bucks. Its awesome. If I can get drunk fr 12 bucks, you've made a regular out of me. I second the lady behind the counter being pretty much the cutest thing ever.