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!

My husband and I got married here on 05/31/2025 and it was the most amazing experience from start…read moreto finish. We booked them in January 2024, luckily got the date we were hoping for in their larger ballroom and the team made each part of the wedding planning process super smooth. They recommend incredible vendors, many of which we used. They have a full team of people always ready to help and make things seamless. Several times we even met with Anastasia, one of the owners, who, along with her team, was also incredibly involved with ensuring each detail of our wedding panned out as we hoped. Special shout outs to Michelle, Patty, and Katelyn at LVP! Highly recommend starting your happily ever after here.

Attended a corporate Xmas party and we were given 2 drink tickets. When we tried to use them at the…read morebar, we were told they were only good for soda, beer champagne or wine. Well, we don't drink any of that, so we ordered a rum and coke and a margarita that came in a small skinny tom colins glass. When the bartender said $28, I almost fell on the floor. Why would these people do that to hard working people with that much money for a drink. $15 for a margarita?? in a tom colins glass filled halfway with ice. Fool me once shame on you. Won't happen again. Shame on you Lakeview Pavilion owners trying to get rich on poor hard-working people.

I cannot even express how amazing Kristen and Sulma were last night at my son's graduation party…read more This was the first time I have fully enjoyed a party, had time to connect with our guests AND to come into a clean kitchen was the icing on the cake! Thank you for providing such an extraordinary service and team. So many of our guests complimented and were impressed with these two ladies! I don't look forward to hosting another big event soon but if I do I will only be doing it with your team. Thank you Gigi! With so much gratitude, Shaughna

I can't say enough great things about Extra Hands for Your Events and the incredible support they…read moreprovided at our recent gathering in Southborough. From start to finish, Gigi and her team were absolute professionals--friendly, efficient, and deeply committed to making our event a seamless success. A huge thank you to Vanessa, Kelly, and Cindy, who were truly phenomenal. They handled every detail with care and precision, allowing me (and our guests!) to actually enjoy the party without stress. I received so many compliments from attendees about how helpful, attentive, and kind the staff was. Whether it was food prep, setup, cleanup, or guest assistance, they jumped in wherever needed--often solving issues before I even noticed them. This is event staffing at its best--a team that's not only highly capable but also genuinely enthusiastic and easy to work with. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to book Extra Hands for Your Events again, and I absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a party, wedding, corporate gathering, or private event. Gigi, you and your team are rock stars. Thank you!

This company goes above and beyond! They catered my sisters wedding and truly did not miss a beat,…read moreif you're looking for superstars that are easy to work with and understand the value in the events they cater, look no further! Such nice people.

We booked Soraya and her team to plan and cater our backyard wedding this past fall. This was…read moreeasily the best decision we made for our special day! We had our concerns about the limitations of a home wedding, which Soraya easily put to rest. Soraya was incredibly accommodating, a true expert, and such a delight to work with. Her team handled everything perfectly -- the delicious menu that blended our Greek and Puerto Rican cuisines, beautiful layout and decor, all the way to the remarkably efficient cleanup job after. We have such fond memories interacting with different members of Soraya's team throughout the day. Our wedding went effortlessly and stress-free thanks to their incredible work.

My goodness this chocolate is delicious. I had been sticking with my next town over candy but NO…read morelonger. My coworker gifts will always be from Watson's. Delish.

Without a doubt, phenomenal chocolate and service! Just right off Main St. sporting a warm colonial…read moreexterior you can find this chocolate haven. The inside is warm and welcoming and the staff was phenomenal! You can easily appreciate the fine delicacies of the chocolate that are handmade to your liking and a taste that begs for more. It is to no wonder that this is a Walpole local favorite. Highly recommend this location for those of you who wish to give a gift to a loved one, family, friends or to splurge on your own chocolate desires.

Thank you to Lake Pearl for donating so many items for our recent vow renewal for residents at our…read morememory care unit. We could not have done it without your assistance. Your generosity is remarkable.

NIce venue in a really nice location on Lake Pearl. Not far from Boston, CT, RI, Springfield, etc…read more I gave 5 stars because the servers and staff were nice and efficient as there was about 500 people there for the lunch. The food probably 4 stars. We attended the Dolly and Kenny show with a tour group for the day. We enjoyed the show. Didn't see much of the venue grounds because it's winter and cold out but an aerial view on their website will give you a clue that it's a very nice place. I would go again anytime!!

I have used Cheryl for several parties and guests have always been amazed at both the decorations…read moreand the food. She pays close attention to details and has made sure I have been able to enjoy my own parties. I will use her for every party I have.

Cheryl has done 3 parties for us , 2 in 2013 and one in 2008. Cheryl's attention to detail is…read morefantastic. She has great ideas and executes to perfection. The food is amazing and decorations are wonderful. We've had about 70-90 guests each time. We've had a 60's theme, a Gilligan's island theme and winter wonderland theme. The big and little touches have made the parties. I love that Cheryl is smart, fun and easy to work with. She gives it her all to make your party a success. And, she is very reasonably priced! You can't go wrong!