They are such an amazing place to visit. So many special different items to get for yourself, or a…read moregift. All the local artists contributions make it amazing. Lots to look at everywhere you look, take your time so you don't miss something unique and hidden! Good value and service. Something for everyone. Soaps, jewelry, treats, embroidered items, candles, plants, clothes, and then some.

This store is amazing! I stopped to get my sister a birthday gift. I found that, plus my brothers…read moreChristmas present, and amazing things for me I wouldn't find somewhere else. The collection is so vast and unique, it's a must stop! The front door is on the left, not where it might normally be up front. When you enter, it doesn't feel overwhelming until you realize there are two extra rooms. There is an order when you realize things lead into like objects - all the chocolate bars are together, jewelry is in the same area, etc. They have these adorable necklaces with honeycomb and wee bees on them. Actual honey, of course. Stones for meditation and pots for flower keeping. Crazy cat clocks for fun!

Mieke and the team at Clapp and Tuttle are AMAZING. There are plenty of places to "just get…read moresomething framed" but Mieke helps you take your special piece or family heirlooms and turn them into incredible pieces for your walls/home. Mieke takes the time on each and every piece to find the perfect frame, the perfect mat the perfect size, etc. She has turned framing into it's own design/art form and the results are stunning. We've brought her everything from paintings to simple family photos to antique photos of our great grandfather and each one ended up unique and special. We have had family and guests ask us where we had things framed because they are so beautiful and "not what everyone else has". Just as important as the end product is the process with Mieke. She makes it a really fun design process with creativity. Telling the story of the pieces is part of it--where it will hang and what it's meaning is. We love spending time with her making wonderful new heirlooms for our home. Do NOT go anywhere else...you will just get a frame and not an heirloom!

From the owner: Founded in 1951, Clapp & Tuttle is a custom picture framing company with a focus on fine framing &…read moreconservation services related to fine art.

I visited the gardens it was 9/21/23 so I wasn't expecting much. I was actually surprised to see a…read morefew flowers. They apologized, because apparently the Garden's were under construction. The house is only open on Fri Sat Sun. I'm sure the gardens are lovely in the spring and summer. The house is only open on the weekends. I plan on checking it out one day.....

Loved it! We had a great tour. She was very knowledgeable. It is so cool to step back in…read moretime....Gorgeous gardens too.

It's not the art work itself that garners the single star rating, but rather the completely…read moreunprofessional service offered by the gallery owner (and family member of the artist.). Ms. McKnight isn't someone with whom any art collector wants to conduct busiiness. And I was someone who had purchased a great deal of the artist's work in the past!

The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

Aquila's Nest is absolutely worth a visit. We sat in one of their cozy geodesic dome igloos which…read moremakes it such a fun and relaxed experience. The wine flight did not disappoint -- we tried the red, white & a combination, all solid pours. The cheese box is necessary if you're trying the flight ( or you can bring your own food). Highly recommend booking an igloo and making a night of it!

I saw this place on social media, and since I've been to vineyards before, I wanted to try it in…read morethe Fall. My friend and I booked an igloo (thankfully--we'll get to that). Aquila's gives a 30-minute grace period, which helped since the area gets very dark at night and the roads are narrow. I knew ahead of time there would be a lobster food truck and a live salsa band. When you arrive, you check in with the hostess, though there's no clear hostess stand since she's stationed at the end of the bar. The inside was crowded with no available seats, but we weren't there for the band anyway. Our igloo had a heater, but two would've been ideal. They recommend bringing a blanket, which I forgot, but it wasn't too cold--around the high 40s. We tried the "Sweet Wine Flight," which included Sparkling Rosé, Moscato, and white and red wine slushies. The white wine slushy was my favorite. It started raining while we were there, and everyone with fire pits cleared out, so I was extra glad we chose an igloo. They offered a cheese box, but it looked too small, so we stuck to drinks. Our server was polite and brought everything out quickly. Reservations give you two hours, and we had a great time. I like the variety of reservation options they offer. For suggestions: it would be nice to have a real charcuterie board instead of tiny cheese and veggie boxes. The indoor space could also be larger, especially for people coming for the live band, and there are no seats around the bar. Overall, though, it's a cozy spot, and I enjoyed the experience.