this place has EVERYTHING! When i search halloween costumes…read moreon google on October 30th and saw this place, I was like "No way! they definitely won't have what i need" but sure enough when we walked in and were directed back to the halloween section and basement, we were extremely happy with the selection!!!!! THANK YOU underground express, boston's hidden gem, for saving halloween!!

Cute little gift shop for tourists. Just be careful because the homeless often hang out front and I…read morewas concerned for my safety. Nothing the business owner can do though. Funnily enough on top of Boston merch they also have New York stuff too! At least there's no Yankees hats haha

Best gift and card shop in Beacon Hill! Friendly and helpful. Great little hosts you won't find…read moreanywhere else, like the martini ornament we found! Great shop!

this stationary store had so much stuff and it was awesome :). i will say it was a bit stuffy in…read morethere. they need the ac. i bought a cute notepad. the staff was very friendly as well.

I got my qipao made here 9 years ago for my wedding and LOVED it. I had fun picking out the fabrics…read moreand did a Western halter top cut, similar to a qipao I had made in Shanghai many years ago. 100% recommend

Incredible fabrics! Van's specializes in silks and they have a great selection of very high quality…read morebrocades and solids. The staff were friendly and helpful. I fully intend on returning for future sewing projects with some of the fabrics that caught my eye. Very very beautiful silks!!

My husband and I had the best time here enjoying the romantic Italian cooking class. Chef Gary was…read morepersonable, patient and answered everyone in our classes questions. They thought of everything! There were even some snacks (cheese, meats, and focaccia) to start and the water and soft drinks were free. It was set for 5 couples but one didn't show. My husband didn't know anyone before hand but quickly chatted and talked em with everyone. The pace of everything was great. We made dessert first. Then we made the salad with from scratch burrata cheese, marry me chicken and homemade fresh pasta. It was truly the best experience. The dessert was a layered red velvet cup with mascarpone cheese. It was heaven! The class was hands on and the staff were all so friendly. The space was clean and welcoming. Two bathrooms were inside the kitchen area. The menu can change per class so be sure to book what you like best. They offer a variety of classes and is not just for couples if you do the classic cooking class. Worth the price, hands down. So glad we came here and got to experience this. We will be back for sure!

I went to an italian date night class in Boston and loved the mix of pre-made food and hands-on…read morecooking. We got demos for everything that wasn't made by us but enjoyed the foods that our chef chose for us to make, such as the burrata! We had wine, cheese, meat, and focaccia when we got there and made our dessert, burrata, and pasta before assembling the whole meal. There was plenty of food to take home and we left stuffed! Our class happened at the start of a snow storm so only about 14-16 out of 20 people came which helped create a more intimate setting.

Loft & Vine is a hidden gem in the North End. There is a nice selection of items from both local…read moreNew England and global artists. Everything in the shop is nicely organized and prices are clearly labeled. I bought some Boston stickers, a post card, and body lotion from Farm+Sea, a small batch candle and fragrance company based in Amesbury, MA. The employee was very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend stopping by here if you're in the area whether you're a local or a tourist.

Loft and vine is a great store to bring home a souvenir, shop for home decor or buy a gift for a…read morefriend. They had everything from cards to bags to Boston souvenirs to hand towels to seasonal items. They have something for everyone. It's on the smaller side so on the weekends it does get crowded. There is also not much parking out front so I recommend Ubering.

Strange. I loved the card of a deep sea creature. However, I hate the daily texts and emails from…read morethe company about sales and everything else. I wish I never bought from this company.

I bought a card online off of Loop's website for my mother's 80th birthday two weeks in advance…read morecard never shows up and because of course I didn't "pay extra for the shipping" there is no tracking and I have called several times. I'm talking five times left messages and I've never heard back from anyone at this company. Basically they took about $50 of my money and gave me f*ck all do not use this company find something else. I wish I had read these reviews before I did.

I won't go to anyone else for custom invitations or stationery ever again!…read more Julie, at Fête, helped design my dream wedding invitation suite and I could not be happier. From their exceptional customer service to their wide range of invitation styles and a keen sense of design & taste, I will never go to anyone else for custom invitations or stationery ever again.

Julie is just amazing. She was thoughtful, receptive and endlessly patient with each of my…read morerevisions and requests to see different options. Not only did she excel at creating a beautiful wedding invitation, she exceeded her responsibilities and became a friend in the process, letting me bounce ideas off her regarding all aspects of our wedding. We would email and she'd offer her option on everything from photographers to shoes! With Fete, you'll get personalized attention from start to end. As Julie says, "Love is in the details."