Corporate team buildings have been a mixed bag for me over the years, but our event at Shiso…read moreKitchen completely exceeded every expectation. I never imagined a team building could be this good! From the moment we arrived, the energy was warm, welcoming, and perfectly organized. The hands-on cooking experience was not only fun and engaging--it was the ideal way to collaborate and connect. Working toward shared deliverables (that we then got to enjoy together!) created a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that's hard to replicate in a traditional setting. The Shiso Kitchen team made everything seamless and elevated the experience with their expertise, hospitality, and thoughtful touches. If you're looking for a unique, meaningful way to strengthen your team, this is it. Highly recommend!

Jess create an intimate and educational experience into the world of food. The meal was incredible…read moreand one of the best I had!

Food: Pao de queijo was SO good! Even better warm. Their lemon meringue matcha was also delicious…read more Service: Line is LONG but moves fast. Ambiance: SO BUSY!!!

Had been to the location by Cambridgeside so wanted to try this one out. This one is much larger…read moreand offers table service. I believe you still order at the counter and they give you a number to leave on the table. I loooooove their iced matcha drinks, my favorite is the strawberry jam. I always feel like I drink it too fast that's how much I like it. I'm not sure how matcha is normally made but I watched them make it, it's like filled with milk and then one scoop of matcha. They have other flavors I've never tried but one day. Also their pao de queijo is yummy. Fresh cheesey bread!!! Money wise it's better to buy a four pack but they also sell them in singles if you just want one. I will say, the problem here and at the other location....is the time you have to wait. My pao de queijo was ready in minutes. My matcha....well almost 15 minutes. Only one guy was making drinks for a long time until someone came to help. They're making orders for takeout and dine in at the same time so I understand but it requires patience... But the quality is good, a little pricey so I'll come back. I also like the interior at this location, bright inside and lots of seating.

We went on a tour of the Taza factory and had a really positive experience. Our guide Brendan was…read morepersonable, funny, and knowledgeable. We visited on a weekend so we didn't get to see production in action and we could only see the machinery through the windows. Despite it all, I learned a lot and was engaged throughout. I have personally spent a lot of time in Oaxaca and was intrigued to learn about Taza's origin. And the best part was the tasting of course! There were tastes along the way and basically an opportunity to try anything and everything at the end! A couple standouts: lemon cookie and the 95% dark with ginger (you wouldn't even realize you are eating that level of dark chocolate).

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of cool insight into Taza. There were lots of…read moresamples along the tour and a chance to sample different flavors at the end. Definitely would recommend to others and recommend booking on a weekday if you want to see the machines in action.

*Limited Street Parking (Resident Pass Required)…read more The vibes is here are great, it has dim lighting and is pretty busy but small so I would recommend getting a reservation. They have a limited menu with some items being seasonal but the waiters are very helpful and will let you know. I strongly recommend the toro, it is on the pricey side for $55 but it is one of their most popular dishes and I would say it's worth it. One dish that was recommended by everyone that I was a little disappointed about was the lobster roe pasta. It was good but I didn't enjoy it as much as expected and it started become gummy like so if you don't eat it quickly, it may become like this. It is a little plain without the lobster meat but there is an additional $15 charge so that is up to you. We also got another dish, I forget the name I think it was some black bean octopus over rice. But this dish was great with a little spice to it. Enjoyed the sake flight as well, the menu is pretty descriptive so you can pick and choose which ones that look good to you.

I visited about 3 months ago so some of the menu items I tried might be outdated, but I wanted to…read moreshare some thoughts about my experience because some of the dishes were exceptional. We started with the temaki sushi ($32) which came with two handrolls that had a good balance of rice and fish. They weren't super large but were fresh and had good flavor. We then got the miso-braised pork shoulder ($18), which was a larger portion than expected. This was our favorite dish, as the pork was very tender and flavorful. The dish had pieces of cabbage which were soft, naturally sweet, and soaked up all the flavor of the sauce. I would get this again, but with some rice because it was seasoned strongly. As this seems to be one of their most popular dishes, we also ordered the lobster roe pasta ($34). While the noodles were creamy and tasty, I think this dish is more worthwhile if you add the lobster (+$15). It does become even pricier at that point, but the noodles on their own were not super memorable. At the end we had some stomach space left and were still curious about the menu so we ordered the monkfish katsu ($25). I regretted getting this! The breading and fish basically tasted like the frozen fish fingers you can buy from the grocery store. While the yuzu tartar sauce was tasty, the rest of the dish was just not worth it. Overall, I thought the fish was good quality and really loved the pork shoulder. I would definitely eat here again, but would do more research on different menu items ahead of time.

A quirky and tiny pub/bar in Inman Square with lots of character everywhere you look. We…read moreunfortunately missed the kitchen as by the time we got there at 10:30pm, they had stopped serving food (on a Tuesday). But we grabbed a drink and enjoyed conversation. They had a lot of local brews and my cider was local too from MA--it was really good and refreshing. It was busy for a weeknight, so I think this is a good spot for locals! We will definitely come back for food another night as we wanted to try their fish and chip.

I came here on a Friday, probably around 2 PM, when it wasn't as busy, but most tables and…read morebarstools were occupied. The service was very warm and friendly, and I felt very well taken care of. The fish and chips were pretty good, with the added charm of being wrapped in newspaper. The portion was pretty big, and the server offered a takeaway container for my leftovers, and I opted for a plastic bag instead since the newspaper already made it quite convenient. Would definitely go back here again, especially to check out the live music for myself.

I love this place. I've been here several times in recent months since it's near my work and a good…read morefriend. The space is small but you can make reservations and they have outdoor dining when it's nicer. They also offer takeout. The food is incredible with a lot of vegan options. I'm not a vegan, so I always get the chicken kad prow. The scallion pancakes are vegan and they are a delicious starter.

I would want to give this place another try, because the food felt overcooked and mushy. I ordered…read moreKah Moo, Drunken Crazy Noodles, and Mango with Sticky Rice. The Kah Moo was a unique item that was very delicious, the Mango with Sticky Rice was equally delicious and a great way to finish the meal. The Drunken Crazy Noodles had really food flavor, but it felt overcooked cooked as all my vegetables was mushy with zero crunch to them. Overall it's a good place, but I'm willing to give them another chance since all the dishes had great flavor.

Had such a fun girls catch up at darling in Cambridge! Best restaurant I've tried in a while…read more Lively mysterious vibes, creative drinks, and good food! The colossal shrimp was my favorite - massive and grilled to perfection. The dumplings were my friend's favorite. We both enjoyed our drinks especially the "hope I packed a parachute" which was topped with taro foam! Will be coming back for a date night and to try the HK french toast cocktail for sure. Make sure to snag a reservation early :)

I've been looking forward to trying Darling for a while, and I see why everyone is raving about it!…read moreThey had an interesting and varied drink menu, with combinations and ingredients I hadn't seen before. It was hard to choose one, but I got the A Perfect Circle and it was quite tasty. I'm eager to try some of their other drinks, since the cocktails were definitely the highlight of the experience for me. The dim sum portions were larger than I expected, which meant we ordered way too much food. We had the fried chicken, the cucumber salad, the shrimp, the pork wontons, the soy sauce noodles, the daikon/enoki dish (I forget the name) and the charred broccoli. There wasn't anything I didn't like, but I did find that the flavor profile seemed very similar for many of the items--it seemed like most things were topped with a generous portion of chili oil, scallions, and sesame seeds. I found that this contributed to a fairly uniform flavor experience and was getting a little weary of chili oil after several dishes. The food was also spicier than I anticipated (though to be fair, I have a low spice tolerance, so others might disagree.) I would have enjoyed some less spicy options to balance out our meal. Overall, all the food was good, though, but I think if I come back I'd get fewer items (3-4 would have been plenty for 2 people) and that might also help with everything blurring together. The service was great and our waitstaff was helpful and attentive.

Delicious coffee, super cute space, and refreshing food…read more It's a bus yourself restaurant with an unassuming outdoor space in the back for additional seating. They generally require you to order before sitting given the small space so keep that in mind when you arrive. Service is friendly and very quick. Their food is delicious and refreshing, however I'd say the star of the show is their coffee. I really enjoyed the Saigon latte especially paired with the DELICIOUS pastry. Definitely want to come back to try their dinner menu!

Came here on a sunday evening around 7:45 PM without a reservation, and were quickly seated at the…read morebar. The restaurant had a really great ambiance, and I enjoyed being able to watch the chefs prepare the food. We ordered the ginger cabbage salad, the coconut eggplant, and the duck noodles. I would have loved to have tried their sushi grade salmon, but they were unfortunately sold out for the night. So I would recommend arriving earlier if you would like to try it. My favorite dish was the duck noodles. I liked the freshness of the basil in the pesto, and the tenderness and juiciness of the duck. The coconut eggplant was a close second favorite. The coconut flavor was delicious, and I liked the nuts on top for crunch. I also found the ginger cabbage salad to be yummy, but not as much as a standout as the other two dishes. Overall, I really enjoyed this spot for dinner. I liked how fresh everything was, and how the dishes felt very light and healthy. It's definitely a bit on the pricier side, but I found it to be very worth it. I definitely come back and try their lattes and other dishes.