10 West Market - formerly the site of the Paxton Police Department, is this small-sized business…read morewith BIG, positive ++++ customer relations !! I've seen managers arrive 'n go, as often is the case in busybusybusy places such as this, but that is getting ahead of the story. 10 West Specialty Market is, first and foremost, a charming spot on your 'to-do list", that local spot that boasts of some of the freshest, tastiest, cleanest businesses in town. Not e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g shall be found here: a 7-11 it is not (nothing against 7-11s personally!) but this is the kind of place where you'll not find like Ho-Hos, Twinkies, Dentyne, packets of Aleve, etc etc etc. To further delineate between "us" and "them", one vital thing you should know about 10 West is ... is that they're believers in the HOMEMADE first. If that should fail to work with bringing you your favorite items, I am sure that things could be arranged for you sure enough! This "Mom "n Pop" identity within 10 West's Marketing Plan reminds me of nearby Vermont, that bastion of anti-Walmart (et al) corporate giants, that State that declares the Sam's Wholesale, etc etc as being persona non grata 365/7/24. (Not sure if Team Sanders has a solid legal basis for this approach ... seeing that Walmart is the largest corporation in the WORLD and no doubt hires Americans aplenty!). Just the same, 10 West has plenty going for it - which is PROOF that not only are bosses truly paying close attention but also, the KEY here is followed up by the central question - the question being, "Paying close attention to what?" Here is where ANY business located in rural areas in any part of rural America is keenly advised to have a winning 'heads up' approach in any business they've launched themselves. Ever watch shows like 'Kitchen Nightmares', etc etc etc. Yes sir-eee, Bob !! Notice how methodically Chef Ramsay ATTACKS problems head on? One solid prospect about this Market is already evident: already established and for the most part thriving ... I would imagine the next level to be attained is - "How do we keep our success continuing without interruption? How to insure it on that same continuous basis?" Exactly, boys & girls. EXACTLY. 1st, one if not thee most important of all aspects of business is how well do clients get treated by Staff the moment they arrive in your front door. I have been coming to Paxton for almost a decade and a half, and full well know that without question - even at their worst of days, 10 West Market makes a kindly greeting a specialty. You'll feel like fam alright, which is - for them at least - par for the course. Take a look around and quickly enough, you'll spot the #1 reason why you and so many faithfuls know exactly what you've come for ....quality. BEEF is PRIME - and ditto-ditto for the Salmon ... the Shrimps ... the Steaks. Chops the size of small BRICKS. Oh yeah, baby! The relatively small size of the display cases, not crammed with items yet also not sparsely 'populated' either as well. Well thought out, certainly. You shall find sausages of numerous kinds - garlic, hot, Chinese, regular - its all there. Bring along grass fed hamburger, the foot-longs, the various specialty salads ... and, of course, the deli meats/cheeses (that I avoid personally) and there we have it, you have the main players per se. Other refrigerators offer select sodas, quinine water/seltzers, milk & 1/2 & 1/2 - got that covered. Chips, etc. Donuts and cookies and pies ......WORD. Remember - if 10 West can either home make it themselves, they will ..if not, they'll order off the back of a truck. Not rocket science, no ... but all the same, its this devotion to helping local artisans say... making donuts instead of going the Krispy Kreme route. This devotion and loyalty makes every bit of difference, and easily explains the steady stream of customers who, without fail, march right in, get their favs and soon enough are on their way? For sure, you'll pay more but then again, remember what I mention next ... Take, for instance, my favorite chain store that sells gasoline just outside - its WAWAs, a store I frequent down South that has an extremely busy client base and often long lines to go with it. But there is also a very, very important aspect of doing business with the public that WaWa's most definitely requires improving too. I speak completely truthfully here. In less than 12 months, I found no FEWER than 6 half gals of milk waaaaaay beyond their current expiration dates. Each time I made mention of it, and each time next was the same exact story. NOTHING improving ='s time to get moving on! BE CAREFUL, people! In the here and now, I say 10 West Specialty Food Market in Paxton, MA is YOUR go-to market as well. Swing along and check things out! What do we have to lose? Precisely! - Doc

Another wonderful visit. This time we got some baked goods, a sandwich (the Rachel) and some…read morestuffed clams for supper. Everything was wonderful as usual, but the stuffed clams were especially good!

First time picking at Derrick Farms. While the blueberries are delicious, I am not a fan of being…read moreassigned a specific bush to pick from. Definitely perfer other farms that allow you to pick freely. I realize COVID changed some of the processes, but the large cardboard boxes/trays are extremely wastful and awkaward to hold while picking! We had three pickers and 3 boxes/trays that we sent to be recycled.

Such a cute farm! The workers were very kind and helpful, blueberry picking was priced more than…read morereasonably and we definitely got our money's worth from all the berries we ate right off of the bushes. They have a little pond with turtles and fishes in, and a lot of great spots to sit and take pictures. The blueberry bushes had chairs in front of them so we could sit and pick which was great! The kids had so much fun and we can't wait to make some blueberry pancakes!

Visited their country establishment and was pleasantly rewarded for my long drive. Justin and Paul…read moreSchur were extrememly hospitable, and their maple syrup was the best I've ever tasted!

Totally RUDE, rotten fruit!…read more My husband and I have an inside joke about how "I'll never be the recipient of an Edible Arrangement". We've always sent them and never received. So yesterday, I had a particularly lousy day, and my husband thought it would be nice to surprise me today by sending an arrangement to the house while he was at work. How sweet! The man in the truck was very nice. He arrived just after I pulled in my driveway from the grocery store. He even offered to put it in a box for me, seeing that I had groceries to bring in. He was not at all the issue with my review. For him alone, he gets 5 stars. I brought the arrangement directly in the house. Opened it up, and instantly became so mad that my husband just spend his hard earned $60 on SOGGY, BOGGY fruit. Gross. The strawberries were all that soft, dark red color, and really mushy. The melon balls seemed ok on one side, and on another, I could push my finger right through them. The centerpiece was a star shaped pineapple- it's edges were a mush consistency too, and it did not look like whoever gave the ok on this even looked at it. I called my husband, thanking him, but told him I would be bringing it back because it was all mush. He understandably felt bad, but called them to complain. They said they would need to see it in person to make any kind of refund. Did this fruit age over days within the five minute drive from the store to my home? SOMEONE saw this. Either way, I brought it back to the store. The woman behind the counter greeted me with a nasty look, and said (in a rude manner) "Sorry you didn't like the bouquet." I said I would have loved it if it wasn't mush. She snarked at me with another defensive and rude look, opened it up, and had the audacity to ask me to point out where I thought it was mushy. This was not a matter of opinion. It was ROTTEN FRUIT. Period. So a few rude comments were exchanged, the woman clearly mad and defensive, and my order was refunded. I will NOT use this store again.

Always exciting to receive an edible arrangement! The fruit is always so fresh!read more

Morawski Barbecue is a Texas-inspired barbecue food truck that began operations in Rutland,…read moreMassachusetts in May 2022. It was founded by husband and wife Andrew and Cherise Morawksi. After a bachelor party trip to Austin, Texas in 2017, Andrew developed a passion for smoking meat. The couple first began cooking their unique brand of 100% wood-smoked barbecue in March 2019 when they purchased a stick burner smoker. The two began preparing meals for family and friends during the pandemic. Not long after, they started a barbecue catering service with frequent pop-ups. By May of 2022, the Morawskis premiered their brand new mobile food trailer to the public. The menu consists of brisket, pulled pork, pork spare ribs, turkey breast, smoked meat sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes, mac & cheese, apple coleslaw, beans, dill potato salad, and cornbread. Morawski Barbecue can be spotted at various breweries, farms, and festivals throughout Worcester County. I recently sampled some of Morawski Barbecue's delicious food for the first time when I was visiting Tree House Brewing Company in Charlton. Morawksi Barbecue was one of three food trucks that was parked outside the brewery on the day of my visit. I hadn't had some good barbecue for quite some time, so I looked over their menu. I decided to go with "The Combo Sandwich" (brisket & pulled pork on a buttered toasted bulkie) with Spicy BBQ sauce and a side of "Mac & Cheese". Holy moly! I've actually had authentic Texas-style barbecue on trips to Austin, and the Morawskis' version was fantastic! I highly recommend their food! I really hope that I run into their trailer again. I think I'll order a loaded baked potato next time.

Wow! I grew up in Mass but not longer live nearby. I've been following this truck for a year and…read morealways seem to miss whenever I'm back up. I made it a point to go today and I understand the accolades. Everything was fabulous between the meats (brisket, sausage, pulled pork) and the sides. The wait can be a little long, but it's worth it. Check out where they'll be and get there early.

A lot of the family (20)+ members enjoyed a brunch like meal to celebrate the passing of the last…read moreof the beautiful Aubin girls. The food was great, service was excellent and coffee was flowing. Great big thanks to the staff for an enjoyable meal.

Place was clean! which I see as good; a reflection of the kitchen, like when, with an auto, one…read morelooks under the hood. The food was yummy; breakfast AND lunch! Like an eleventh-hour tactic, which the elders like to call brunch. Service was friendly! We felt like family reunited. Sarah greeted us like long-lost cousins she hadn't seen in a week.

This was an amazing night. I booked this experience with my best friends and family and we had SO…read moremuch fun learning a new skill. We had no idea how much fun and delicious home made pasta was!! it was great to be creative and make any kind of design we wanted. it was one of the most unique ways to spend time together. Camella is so professional and comes prepared with everything you need for an incredible meal and experience. Amazing service!

This was such a fun and informative experience. Camella makes the atmosphere so comfortable and she…read moreis so knowledgeable! The time flies by, and you'll be wishing it was longer. Makes a perfect girls night, but would also be a really fun date night experience. Highly recommend!