601516 Thu Mar 05 19:32:46 -0800 2009 23 12 Boston Area 0 4478188 Love this place. Needless to say, the pasta offerings are of a delectable array---love the simple, yet fortifying egg pasta, cut linguini style. Or, the pea, ricotta ravioli....so many choices. I adore the arrabiata sauce. And, they sell spanish marcona almonds salted without the oil (only place in town I've found this). A nice selection of wine at value prices, great dips for last minute parties...My only wish is for better bread. The bread selection, I hope, will be improved as Dave's expands. I wish Dave's the best as it is much deserved. Thu Mar 05 19:32:46 -0800 2009 252831 GOTIL 1 4485908 I like Dave's too, and I'd love to see it become even more of a specialty foods store in addition to the pasta. Where are they expanding to? Are they taking over a neighboring space? Sun Mar 08 20:13:36 -0700 2009 4478188 19370 jajjguy 1 4486038 Yes, they are expadning right next door. Sun Mar 08 21:04:27 -0700 2009 4478188 232078 fantundo 2 4487211 Any idea of when they'll be moving into the new space? I love Dave's staff and sandwiches. Mon Mar 09 09:39:49 -0700 2009 4486038 23680 pastrytroll 3 4487589 I asked last week and was told three more weeks (from then), so by the end of March sounds safe. Mon Mar 09 11:14:26 -0700 2009 4487211 22331 dfan 4 4490716 That's strange, I thought they had done this a while ago. At least, I feel like it's been in the works for like a year. Tue Mar 10 08:48:16 -0700 2009 4487589 11661 nfo 1 4488339 Just fyi -- I sent Dave a note about the bread when I first heard they were expanding and he was seeking recommendations. He responded that they are getting B+R bread in (which is win, because it is my favorite!) Mon Mar 09 14:20:18 -0700 2009 4478188 10232 yumyum 2 4488423 holy smokes yumyum that is a score! we love dave's as well but their baguettes have been less than spectacular. (fortunately, we can get clear flour ones over at pemberton.) it'll be the bee's knees if they get good baguettes too! Mon Mar 09 14:40:48 -0700 2009 4488339 22634 autopi 3 4488443 Hey, he asked for recommendations, I merely shared my opinion. But yeah, it will be great -- and make Dave's even more one-stop shopping than it is now. Mon Mar 09 14:45:52 -0700 2009 4488423 10232 yumyum 3 4488690 And, ciabatta! I just check and it is .1 mile from the Davis T station so I can get bread there too. Just added it to my list of places to try! Mon Mar 09 15:55:37 -0700 2009 4488423 21331 BostonZest 4 4488740 It looks like they will now have a whole room devoted to wine (saw some lovely wine racks being assembled this weekend). Mon Mar 09 16:08:08 -0700 2009 4488690 121319 digga 2 4489137 Great work, yumyum. B+R baguettes at Dave's prices...awesome! Usually we get ours locally at Savenor's, where they ain't cheap. Dave's B+R prices should be more affordable. Mon Mar 09 18:15:01 -0700 2009 4488339 77061 bear 2 4489512 yumyum.....B & R....the best IMHO......going all the way! Mon Mar 09 20:10:33 -0700 2009 4488339 252831 GOTIL 3 4490875 Friends -- just followed up with Dave (didn't want to be setting any false expectations) and they are ON it. End of the month for the good bread. In the meantime, get on over and pick up some yummy pasta, great cheese, and a bottle of wine. This is a tough time to expand ... show some chow love. Tue Mar 10 09:28:54 -0700 2009 4489512 10232 yumyum 1 4491527 Also be sure to get on their email list and check out some of their tastings. They offer a good variety and fill up fast. Tue Mar 10 12:05:12 -0700 2009 4478188 265422 Palmito 1 4492656 Just stopped in at Dave's- the original space is open to the new space, which has some tables and display cases. Only a rope cordons it off. The blond woman who ran the last wine event I went to was there setting up a second cash register in the new part of the space. The new space is not in use yet, but looks very close to being so. Tue Mar 10 17:17:21 -0700 2009 4478188 219666 Parsnipity 2 4492668 We must have crossed paths just now! I stopped in to say hello and picked up a nice bottle of Cheverny. That blond woman is Dave's wine buyer...(forget her name). She is highly opinionated and oh-so entertaining. Nice work, yumyum! Tue Mar 10 17:22:13 -0700 2009 4492656 121319 digga 3 4492696 The wine buyer's name is Felicia...and she IS entertaining! A friend of mine hired her to do a wine tasting for her husband & sister-in-law's birthday (they are twins). It was a great time, and Dave's provided some yummy apps that went well with the wine! My kind of birthday party! Tue Mar 10 17:35:42 -0700 2009 4492668 248203 winecafe95 1 4545227 My roommate walked by there today and said the expanded part of Dave's has now opened. (but don't tell anyone, because I don't want them eating my sammiches) Fri Mar 27 18:00:56 -0700 2009 4478188 123329 ChocolateMilkshake 1 4554184 I checked it out today. They've done a wonderful job with the expansion. And yes, they have the bread ... B+R baguettes, plus various Iggy's for sandwiches. Note to savvy hounds -- day old (and discounted) bread in the freezer case for when you just need that brioche for a last minute french toast craving. Nice selection of groceries, including various canned goods (Rotel tomatoes with green chile, Herdez salsas), specialty items like hot sauces, panko crumbs, udon noodles, rice flour. Good cheese and dairy selection. As before, a great selection of sandwiches, including lots of veggie options today, although I had flank steak. The muffaletta looks legit too. I really wish them well ... they seem very open to feedback, so check it out and support Dave and crew. Tue Mar 31 09:12:29 -0700 2009 4478188 10232 yumyum 1 4554518 This is such great news! I once met Dave (and his wife) at a party. They are good food people -- and the tastings are great -- great value and a great way to meet neighbors. I owe my love of port (only discovered in the last year or so) to Dave! I highly, highly recommend the small classes at night. Probably not a better way to spend $25 or so on a weeknight. Tue Mar 31 10:37:36 -0700 2009 4478188 110313 RoseWethersfield 2 4554634 I agree -- I hope they start up the classes again soon! We went to a beer tasting and I was pleasantly surprised by the terrific and ample food that went along with the beers. I thought we'd grab dinner afterward, but we were both stuffed. As the parents of a toddler, we don't get out that much and this was a great way to spend date night -- try some new things and learn about the brewing process, be part of a small crowd but still get to talk to each other, have dinner, AND pick up some bottles of wine at a discount (I think it's 10% the day you attend the class), all in one evening. Tue Mar 31 11:16:53 -0700 2009 4554518 12233 Pia 1 4827739 Finally made it in, what a nice resource. They have River Rock beef (mostly frozen, some defrosted) and fish from Globe Fish (the fish lady's source, no?). Right now the frozen beef is 20% off, I picked up blade and skirt steaks. Gelati from Giovanna and Maple's (from Maine). Fri Jul 03 13:13:24 -0700 2009 4478188 10400 Aromatherapy 2 4828238 Ya - we are so grateful Dave's is within walking distance. I just picked up some nice-looking wild Alaskan salmon filets for $10/lb today! They had lots of fish (halibut, buefish, tuna) in the cooler - I guess most folks have left town? The fresh cod was tempting, too, but I didn't want to overload. Fri Jul 03 18:10:03 -0700 2009 4827739 121319 digga