having ads on Boston TV, but after a week or two the ads disappear completely. Their website indicates several branches out WEST (Weston/Wellesley/Lexington...), but I have yet to find one on the North Shore. (The local "Papa... (17 replies, last updated by John Manzo March 8, 2008)

The current issue of the Improper Bostonian (July 7-20) has a quite positive review of this 20 seat storefront on Route 16 at 398 Watertown Street in Nonantum. Has anyone been there or know anything about it? (4 replies, last updated by cap July 9, 2004)

I don’t get to Antoine’s all that often, but am always pleased with their goods when I do. Barmy and I also really like their bismarks (AKA long johns.) (8 replies, last updated by yummieeee August 7, 2009)

W. Newton: Rice Valley (very good) Shing Yee (ok) Paddy O’s (good) Local (ok but pricey) Waltham: Solea (very good) Il Capriccio (quite good but special occasion prices) Bison County (very good) Mother India (good) John... (36 replies, last updated by Eatin in Woostah May 7, 2009)

in and around Wellesley (e.g., Natick, Newton, Needham.) Thanks for your help! (14 replies, last updated by DLN May 10, 2005)

okay, my partner and i have decided on an impromptu escape by going to a 5pm movie then out for dinner. we’re going to the paramount at john and richmond. there are a million restaurants around there, but i’m wondering... (6 replies, last updated by Olivia January 7, 2007)

Went to John Dewars in Newton Center to get dry-aged steak for NYE dinner. Guess I should have called ahead because when I asked, the gentleman seemed unsure if they had any left. However, he returned shortly with a whole loin (?... (0 replies, last updated by GretchenS January 3, 2005)

—with Olivia Newton John no less!!!) consisted of some sort of meat cooked in a spicy red-colored curryish sauce served with rice & beans. We got our tail and it was served as above, but with some smallish curious yellow... (11 replies, last updated by flavrmeistr February 17, 2003)

John Dewar, in Newton Centre, is one of the best around. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Also, Whole Foods (the Washington Street, Newton, location is very close to Waltham) is a decent option. On the more affordable... (1 reply, last updated by Blumie June 6, 2007)

John Dewar’s in Newton and Wellesley, Savenor’s in Boston and Cambridge. Both are expensive, but excellent. Sulmona in the North End is also very good, and not nearly as pricey. (1 reply, last updated by Bostonbob3 September 5, 2007)

I think that John Dewars in Newton Center sells it. (2 replies, last updated by Liz December 14, 2004)

Give Dewar’s a call. I’d imagine they could order it. John Dewar & Co (617) 442-4292 136 Newmarket Sq Roxbury, MA John Dewar & Co (617) 964-3577 753 Beacon St Newton, MA (1 reply, last updated by Dax November 16, 2002)

John Dewars (Newton Center) has amazing Italian sausages. (11 replies, last updated by burny carbo October 24, 2008)

Here are some suggestions: Fresh Pond Market on Huron Ave. in Cambridge. It’s a little grocery with a good butcher Whole Foods at Fresh Pond Cambridge Meat Spot in Watertown Square John Dewar in Newton Center (not for the price... (1 reply, last updated by ellie June 8, 2004)

Also John Dewar in Welleley almost always has D’Artagnan duck confit. They have a store in Newton Centre. (4 replies, last updated by emilief November 10, 2007)