OK OK so we've all heard the puppy incident story. Regardless, Blanchard's is my go-to packie in MA. They have good prices on wine and beer - my favorites are the 2 Yellowtail bottles of wine for $12, and the 20 Busch Light bottles for $11. $20 handles of Svedka, and they always have a sale on something, which forces me to try some new liquor time to time. Love the Cristalino - only a dollar or two more than Andre and waaaayy better. Docked a star for the puppy incident and wicked unhelpful staff. Plus, they card at the door. Ugh. But with such little selection of packies in Allston, Blanchard's is more than good enough.
Pros: Lots of booze, decent prices
Cons: Unhelpful staff, puppy abusers...?
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