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    2008 Boston AreaKosher Community Survey

    Final Report

    January 27, 2009

    Kosher Community Surveys LLCwww.kosher-community-surveys.com

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    Table of Contents

    Best of Kosher Boston ......................................2

    Partners in Customer Feedback .......................4

    Complete Survey Results ................................5

    Kosher Quality Scores .....................................14

    Massachusetts Kosher Directory ......................15

    Restaurants .............................................15Bakeries...................................................17Caterers ...................................................22Stores/Butchers .......................................24Other........................................................24Kosher Supervision Organizations ..........25

    Kosher Blogs & Web Sites................................26

    End Notes .........................................................27

    2009 Kosher Community Surveys LLCAll rights reserved.

    Kosher Community Surveys and its logo are trademarksof Kosher Community Surveys LLC.

    Kosher Community Surveys LLC is pleased topresent the results of this past years Boston AreaKosher Community Survey. Response to the surveywas again fantastic with 385 people participating.

    It has been an interesting year for Bostons koshercommunity. With Gordon & Alperin deciding to forgokosher supervision, there remains only one kosher

    butcher/market in the Boston area. Even recently,there has been a change in supervision of highlyrated Milk Street Caf. After the close of the survey,a new establishment opened, Jerusalem Pita, whichis sure to give mainstay Ramis some competition.

    Due to feedback we have received from the areaskosher consumers, next years survey will broadenout a bit further including establishments in the

    Canton/Peabody area.

    Happy Eating,Neil Rosenbaum

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    Best Of Kosher Boston

    In order to qualify for winning recognition, an establishmentmust have received at least 90 evaluations. For the categorywinners, the top establishments were determined by addingtogether the percentage of customers who ranked theestablishment very good or excellent in each category. Forthe overall winners, the very good and excellentpercentages of all the categories were totaled together.

    With the closing of Beacon Kosher in 2007 and Gordon &Alperin electing to stop its kosher supervision in 2008, there isonly one kosher market left in the greater Boston area. Thus,there will no awards for the store/butcher category this year.

    Overall Winners

    Best KosherRestaurant:

    Milk Street Caf

    Best Kosher RestaurantRunner-Up:

    Taam China (Newton)

    Best Kosher Bakery: Cheryl AnnsShaws Bakery

    Best Kosher BakeryRunner-Up:

    Rosenfelds Bagels

    Best KosherStore/Butcher:

    No award this year

    Best KosherStore/Butcher Runner-Up:

    No award this year

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    Category Winners

    Restaurants

    Winners

    Food Quality Milk Street Caf

    Service Quality Milk Street Caf

    Environment(Dcor/Appearance/

    Cleanliness)

    Milk Street Caf

    Value Milk Street CafRamisTaam China (Newton)

    Runners-up

    Food Quality Ramis

    Service Quality Ramis

    Ruths KitchenEnvironment

    (Dcor/Appearance/Cleanliness)

    Taam China (Newton)

    Value Taam China (Brookline)

    Bakeries

    Winners

    Food Quality Rosenfelds Bagels

    Service Quality Cheryl AnnsRosenfelds Bagels

    Selection Kupels BakeryCheryl Anns

    Environment(Dcor/Appearance/Cleanliness)

    Shaws

    Value Stop & ShopShaws

    Runners-up

    Food Quality Cheryl Anns

    Service Quality Kupels BakerySelection Stop & Shop

    Environment(Dcor/Appearance/

    Cleanliness)

    Stop & Shop

    Value ShawsRosenfelds Bagels

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    Partners in Customer Feedback

    Kosher Community Surveys started a new initiativethis year, called the Partners in Customer FeedbackProgram (PICF), where kosher establishments candemonstrate their commitment to customer feedback.

    The following text describes the general requirements

    for each of the three levels of recognition:

    Bronze: Indicates a general interest in obtainingfeedback from customers.

    Silver: Posts a flyer for 2 weeks in the establishmentregarding the KCS kosher survey (or equivalentactivity).

    Gold: Includes an individualized announcement aboutthe KCS kosher survey (e.g., customer e-mail or hardcopy newsletter/mailed flyer).

    Kosher Community Surveys is pleased toaward 2008 PICF recognition to the followingestablishments:

    GoldNo eligible establishments this year

    SilverRosenfelds Bagels

    BronzeCaf Eilat

    Stop and Shop

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    Complete Survey Results:Stores/Butchers

    Please consult the kosher directory portion of the survey forkosher supervision information for each establishment. WhileKCS tries to be as accurate as possible, kashrut status for agiven establishment can change after publication of this report.Please contact the establishment directly and/or your kashrutauthority for up-to-date information.

    The text underneath each establishments statistical

    information is a summary of the written comments provided bysurvey takers.

    The Butcherie

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Service quality 7% 18% 39% 29% 7%

    Environment(cleanliness/layout)

    17% 36% 33% 12% 2%

    Selection ofmerchandise

    1% 7% 22% 50% 21%

    Quality of fresh &prepared foods

    2% 11% 33% 40% 14%

    Price 11% 27% 42% 18% 2%

    Number of respondents for this store: 321

    The Butcherie remains the only supervised kosherbutcher/market in the Boston area. On the positive side,customers indicate a good overall selection and appreciate the

    availability of organic meat. While some patrons had positivewords for Josh and Craig, store staff receive mostly criticalcomments, including a lack of friendliness and unhelpfulbehavior. The physical plant needs cleaning and is said to bepoorly organized with cluttered, narrow aisles. Customersspecifically ask that the store upgrade its kosher supervision toglatt status with a full time mashgiach.

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    Full Survey Results: Restaurants

    Caf Eilat

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 9% 16% 37% 33% 6%

    Service quality 8% 13% 34% 34% 11%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    18% 31% 28% 22% 1%

    Value 6% 13% 43% 29% 8%

    Number of respondents for this store: 164

    Most of the positive comments about Caf Eilat were directedtoward the establishment owners. Service comments werehighly variable and the quality of pizza also described asvariable. Much of the feedback focuses on the physical plant:customers requested that the atmosphere be made moreinviting and more attention be made in cleaning tables,

    bathrooms and floors. People also specifically requestedimprovement in the quality of salads.

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    Milk Street Cafe

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 0% 2% 7% 40% 52%

    Service quality 1% 3% 19% 41% 36%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    0% 1% 15% 43% 41%

    Value 1% 10% 27% 42% 21%

    Number of respondents for this store: 148

    Bostons kosher consumers describe Milk Street Caf as amodel kosher establishment that can appeal to kosher andnon-kosher eaters. Many customers also use Milk Street as acaterer for office functions. Patrons very much miss the meatlocation at the Old Post Office. Suggestions for improvementinclude increasing hours of operation and adding some more

    options to the menu. One area of operational confusion forpatrons are the configuration of the lines: there are separatelines for sandwiches and entrees customers request theestablishment consider some way to make this process moreunderstandable.

    Ramis

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 0% 3% 8% 49% 40%

    Service quality 2% 7% 23% 44% 25%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)3% 9% 37% 39% 12%

    Value 3% 12% 25% 41% 19%

    Number of respondents for this store: 249

    For another year, Ramis received consumer recognition onthe consistent quality of its schwarma and falafel. People alsofind the establishment clean. Staff at this restaurant receivedmixed results regarding their attitude. At the same time, thelocations weaknesses remain the same as previous years: thespace is very limited customers would love to see a larger

    space. Other areas for improvement include ensuring thatschwarma does not run out, adding items to the menu, andaccepting credit cards. Consumers are finding that the pricesare getting expensive for this take-out type of cuisine.

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    Ruths Kitchen

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 1% 9% 20% 52% 18%

    Service quality 3% 3% 26% 46% 21%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    10% 15% 37% 32% 7%

    Value 5% 16% 37% 32% 10%

    Number of respondents for this store: 96

    Within the last year, ownership has changed. There is a widerange of written comments on the quality of the food. Peopledid take notice of the new Persian items on the menu.

    Rubins

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 2% 5% 15% 47% 32%

    Service quality 2% 10% 30% 42% 17%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)4% 10% 34% 40% 12%

    Value 6% 16% 39% 34% 6%

    Number of respondents for this store: 234

    Numerical scores for Rubins are generally quite positive.Comments specifically mention the pastrami as particularlygood. Patrons also appreciate the large variety of choices onthe menu. Service is seen a generally good, but slow. Buteven then, patrons describe vastly varying experiences.Written comments tended to be critical. The physical spacegets cramped particularly during main eating hours. Somecustomers suggest that Rubins could use renovations.Customers also suggest keeping the restaurant open for morehours, improving desserts, and adding paper towels in thebathrooms.

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    Taam China (Brookline)

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 3% 8% 22% 43% 24%

    Service quality 6% 10% 34% 36% 15%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)4% 12% 31% 39% 14%

    Value 4% 11% 28% 39% 18%

    Number of respondents for this store: 212

    Taam China presented another instance where numericalscores were quite positive, but written comments focused onareas of improvement. One particular positive comment is therecommendation for the hot and sour soup. With respect to thephysical plant, customers find the Brookline location quitecramped with tables too close together. Patrons also observethat the lights flicker on and off regularly. Customers still feelrushed by the staff who are also described as not friendly.Survey takers also are frustrated that reservations are notalways honored. With respect to food related items, customersnotice that portions have been made noticeably smaller withinthe last year. In addition, the restaurants charge for rice isanother unwelcome change.

    Taam China (Newton)

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 2% 8% 17% 43% 31%

    Service quality 4% 8% 25% 41% 21%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    2% 3% 17% 52% 26%

    Value 4% 6% 29% 42% 19%

    Number of respondents for this store: 187

    Taam China Newton presents the same cuisine as theBrookline restaurant, but in a more comfortable atmosphere.Customers appreciate the Newton location. The food here isdescribed as good in quality and service is also seen asresponsive. At the same time, instances of poorcommunication by the employees have led to negative service

    experiences. At busy times, Taam China is not always able tohandle the crowds. Like the Brookline location, customersnotice that portion sizes have decreased over the last year orso. When this location opened, customers hoped for somedifferent menu items from its sister location and have beendisappointed that such has not happened.

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    Full Survey Results: Bakeries

    The following establishments did not receive a sufficientnumber of evaluations to have their statistics listed in thisyears final report: Creative Pastries, Tabrizi Bakery, Donutswith a Difference, and When Pigs Fly.

    Kupels Bakery

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 3% 8% 21% 45% 24%

    Service quality 3% 9% 25% 47% 16%

    Selection 1% 8% 25% 47% 19%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/ dcor)

    3% 12% 39% 36% 10%

    Value 1% 7% 37% 41% 14%

    Number of respondents for this establishment: 252

    Many customers of Kupels Bakery enjoy the challah of thisbakery, calling them excellent; bagels also received goodcomments. Even so, there was a general consensus that othertypes of baked goods need improvement (with dryness being a

    particular problem). While overall selection is seen as good,actual availability of items is variable. Sometimes, patrons feelthat they have bought stale goods. This establishment hasdifficulty dealing with long lines; the existing staffingarrangement cannot handle a crowd. Consumers find that thephysical plant of the bakery is a bit dirty and run down.

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    Bodavi Bakery (now Blackers Bakeshop)

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 8% 20% 31% 29% 13%

    Service quality 7% 22% 22% 32% 18%

    Selection 6% 27% 41% 21% 4%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    6% 7% 42% 33% 11%

    Value 12% 20% 42% 21% 5%

    Number of respondents for this store: 101

    Blackers Bakeshop is located on the same premises asBodavi bakery. Previous comments focus on the previousmanagement, where customers requested improvements toclient service and food quality. People are hopeful for positive

    change under the new management.

    Cheryl Anns

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 2% 4% 10% 31% 53%

    Service quality 1% 5% 18% 38% 38%

    Selection 1% 4% 26% 36% 32%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    3% 5% 32% 34% 26%

    Value 5% 12% 28% 32% 23%

    Number of respondents for this store: 144

    For another year, customers rave about Cheryl Anns challah.This bakerys challah is the sweet, cakey type. Many peopledescribe it as the best challah in the area. Others find itundercooked. The only other specific item mentioned positively

    by customers is the chocolate babka. Patrons request that theestablishment consider accepting credit cards. The counterhelp at Cheryl Anns did not receive positive marks, somepatrons finding the employees unfriendly. Many consumerspurchase Cheryl Anns challah at area grocery markets; it maybe a good idea to get some quality checks performed -- anumber of these consumers found these challahs dry.

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    Rosenfelds Bagels

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 1% 0% 7% 35% 58%

    Service quality 2% 4% 16% 42% 36%

    Selection 3% 16% 30% 28% 22%

    Environment(cleanliness/appearance/dcor)

    1% 12% 35% 34% 18%

    Value 1% 5% 29% 45% 21%

    Number of respondents for this store: 167

    Rosenfelds Bagels received high marks again for its bagels aswell as its challah. Demand for the bakerys whole wheatchallah is especially high. Some patrons find the challah to be

    the best in the area. Like some other establishments, patronsrequest that Rosenfelds accept credit cards. Unfortunately,Rosenfelds appears to be well known for running out of stockfrequently. Customers recommend that people arrive early aspossible in the day to ensure you get what you want. Staffreceives positive comments about their attitude. Other positivecomments focused on the good selection of cream cheese andthe quality of the babka.

    Shaws Bakery

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 0% 2% 24% 49% 24%

    Service quality 1% 10% 36% 35% 20%

    Selection 4% 11% 30% 40% 16%

    Environment(cleanliness/appearance/dcor)

    0% 2% 17% 49% 31%

    Value 1% 2% 20% 49% 28%

    Number of respondents for this establishment: 136

    Some of the Shaws Bakery areas had renovations underwayduring the survey process, so some consumers had troublefinding foods of interest. People appreciate the wide variety of

    foods (e.g., bread, challah, bread, pastries, etc). Customersrequest more pareve items. The quality of the baked goodsand the general experience in the stores appear to vary basedon the actual store location.

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    Stop & Shop Bakery

    Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

    Food quality 1% 4% 29% 36% 31%

    Service quality 1% 7% 36% 36% 19%

    Selection 1% 7% 31% 41% 20%

    Environment(cleanliness/

    appearance/dcor)

    0% 5% 28% 44% 24%

    Value 0% 2% 21% 44% 33%

    Number of respondents for this store: 112

    There were an insufficient number of written comments toprovide a summary. In general, the comments that werereceived indicated that Stop & Shop had a good selection ofitems, people would like to see more pareve items, and that

    the birthday cakes and custom cakes are good.

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    Kosher Quality Scores

    Note: Kosher Quality Scores are based on adding only thevery good and excellent percentages in each of the ratedcategories (e.g., quality of food) for each establishment. TheBold score is the highest for that category. See eachestablishments full statistics for more information.

    Restaurants

    Food Service Environment ValueCaf Eilat 39 45 23 37

    Mike StreetCaf

    92 77 84 63

    Ramis 89 69 51 60

    Rubins 79 59 52 40

    Ruths Kitchen 70 67 39 42

    Taam China(Brookline)

    67 51 53 57

    Taam China(Newton)

    74 62 78 61

    Stores

    ServiceEnviron-

    ment Selection Quality Price

    Butcherie 36 14 71 54 20

    Bakeries

    Food Service

    Selec-

    tion

    Environ-

    ment ValueBodavi 42 50 25 44 26

    Cheryl Anns 84 76 68 60 55

    Kupels Bakery 69 63 66 46 55

    RosenfeldsBagels

    93 78 50 52 66

    Shaws Bakery 73 55 56 80 77

    Stop & Shop 67 55 61 68 77

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    Massachusetts Kosher Directory

    Restaurants

    A Perfect Taste530 Washington Street (Rt. 138)Stoughton, MA(781) 297-7995www.aperfecttaste.comSupervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Cafe Eilat406 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA(617) 277-7770Supervision: Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui

    Deja Vu Caf/ Shalom Tel Aviv,516 Washington Street (Route 138)Stoughton, MA

    (781) 344 5680Supervision: Rabbi Mendel Gurkow of Shaloh House

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    Jerusalem Pita10 Pleasant Street,

    Brookline, MA 02446(617) 739-2400Supervision: Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui

    Milk Street Caf50 Milk StreetBoston, MA(617) 542-3663

    www.milkstreetcafe.comSupervision: To be determined

    Rami's324 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA(617) 738-3577Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Rubin's Restaurant500 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02446(617) 566-8761www.rubinskosher.comSupervision: Vaad HaRabonim of Massachusetts

    Ruth's Kitchen401 Harvard Street

    Brookline, MA(617) 734-9810Supervision: Rabbi Dovid Moskowitz

    Shalom Tel AvivSee Dj vu Caf

    Striar JCC Caf

    445 Central StreetStoughton, MA(781) 341-2016.Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Sweetberry Cafe & CateringLeventhal-Sidman JCC,333 Nahanton StreetNewton, MA 02459

    (617) 558-6475Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

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    Taam China423 Harvard Street

    Brookline, MA(617) 264-7274www.taamchina.comSupervision: Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui

    Taam China II108 Oak StreetNewton Upper Falls, MA

    (617) 527-8580Supervision: Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui

    Bakeries

    A&P Super Foodmart BakeryBelmont AvenueSpringfield, MASupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of Springfield

    Anthonys Bakery4 Lake Street

    Peabody, MA(978) 535-5335Supervision: Orthodox Rabbinical Council (KORC),Rabbi Menachim Cywiak

    Brick Oven Bakery237 Ferry StreetMalden, MA(781) 322-3269

    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

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    Blackers Bakery (formerly Bodavi Bakers)551 Commonwealth Avenue

    Newton Centre, MA(617) 332-2008Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Cheryl Ann's Bakery1010 West Roxbury ParkwayChestnut Hill, MA(617) 469-9241

    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Creative Pastries(Catering By Andrew)402 Harvard StreetBrookline MA(617) 731-6585Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Donut Shak487 Westford StreetLowell, MA(508) 937-0178Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Donuts with a Difference35 Riverside Avenue

    Medford, MA(617) 396-1021Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    European Bakery29 Millbury StreetWorcester, MASupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of Worcester

    Gus & Paul BakerySpringfield, MASupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of Springfield

    Humble Baker, The460 West StreetAmherst, MA(413) 253-4710

    www.thehumblebaker.comSupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of Springfield

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    Karens Kitchen284R Bussey Street

    E. Dedham MA(781) 461-0044Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Kupel's Bakery421 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA(617) 566-9528

    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Life's a Bagel29 Washington StreetCanton, MA(781) 830-9900Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Newman's Bakery

    252 Humphrey StreetSwampscott, MA(781) 592-1550Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Price ChopperPark Avenue (only)

    Worcester MASupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of Worcester

    Rosenfeld Bakery1280 Centre StreetNewton, MA(617) 527-8080Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Ruth's Bake Shop987 Central StreetStoughton, MA(781) 344-8993Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Shaws Supermarket In-Store BakerySupervision: Rabbinical Council of New England

    370 Western AvenueBrighton, MA(617) 787-5266

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    95 Washington StreetCanton, MA

    (781) 828-1446

    795 New Providence HighwayDedham, MA(781) 251-3367

    780 South Main StreetSharon, MA

    (781) 784-5995

    509 Boston Post RoadSudbury, MA(978) 445-7066

    1065 Commonwealth AvenueAllston, MA(617) 783-5878

    Stop & ShopSupervision: Rabbinical Council of New England

    200 Guest StreetAllston, MA(617) 779-9119

    155 Harvard StreetBrookline, MA(617) 566-4559

    470 North Main StreetE. Longmeadow, MA(413) 525-5747

    221 Huttleston AvenueFairhaven, MA(508) 990-4500

    141 Main StreetFoxboro, MA(508) 543-5791

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    19 Temple StreetFramingham, MA

    (508) 879-4044

    235 Old Connecticut PathFramingham, MA(508) 820-0900

    36 Bedford RoadLexington, MA

    (781) 861-0456

    Route 28, Falmouth RoadCotuit, MA(508) 428-1278

    829 Worcester Street, Route 9Natick, MA(508) 653-3562

    Route 1 and Summer StreetNorwood, MA(781) 255-1141

    278 Washington StreetStoughton, MA

    (781) 341-1797

    450 Paradise RoadSwampscott, MA(781) 596-1445

    541A Lincoln StreetWorcester, MA

    (508) 853-8791

    6 Thatcher RoadGloucester, MA(978) 281-0010

    Tabrizi Bakery56A Mt. Auburn StreetWatertown, MA

    (617) 926-0880Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

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    Zeppy's Bakery937 North Main Street

    Randolph, MA(781) 963-9837Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Caterers

    Catering by Andrew404A Harvard StreetBrookline, MA 02446(617) 731-6585Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Catering by Motti

    6 Village Hill LaneNatick, MA 01760(508) 241-6958Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Dushez Kosher Catering385 Cummings ParkWoburn, MA 01801(617) 953-2449; (781) 933-5853

    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    GT Caterers42 Pine Tree DriveWorcester, MA 01609(508) 791-8443

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    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Tova's Catering253 Mansfield AvenueNorton, MA 02766(508) 286-2242; (617) 794-9982Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    NRM Catering160 Herrick Road

    Newton, MA 02459(617) 559-8822Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Ora Catering310 Summit AvenueBrighton, MA 02135(617) 566-2147Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    ProvenderPO Box 352

    Accord, MA 02018(781) 871-1364; (781) 871-3118Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

    Sweetberry Cafe & Catering333 Nahanton StreetNewton, MA 02459(617) 558.6475

    Supervision: Vaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts

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    Stores/Butchers

    A&P Super FoodmartBelmont AvenueSpringfield, MASupervision: Vaad Hakashrus of SpringfieldNote: only bakery & meat departments

    Butcherie, The428 Harvard Street

    Brookline, MA(617) 731-9888www.butcherie.comSupervision: Rabbi Mordechai Twersky

    Butcherie II, The15 Washington StreetCanton, MA(781) 828-3530

    Other

    BU Hillel233 Bay State RoadBoston, MA(617) 353.2947

    Harvard Hillel52 Mt. Auburn StreetCambridge, MA

    (617) 253-2982

    MIT Hillel40 Massachusetts Avenue(617) 253-2298Cambridge, MA

    Hot Nosh Boston, LLC(617) 413-3028

    www.hotnoshboston.com

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    Kosher Supervision Organizations

    Rabbinical Council of New England (KVH)Vaad HaKashrus of MassachusettsVaad HaRabanim of Massachusetts177 Tremont StreetBoston, MA 02111(617) 426-2139Rabbi Abraham Halbfinger, Rabbinic Administrator

    New England Kashrus LeMehadrin75 Wallingford RoadBrighton, MA 02135(617) 789-4343Rabbi Aaaron Hamaoui

    Rabbi Dovid Moskovitz46 Embassy Road

    Brighton, MA 02135

    Rabbi Mordechai Twersky176 Shirley AvenueRevere, MA 02151

    Orthodox Rabbinical Council of MassachusettsOrthodox Rabbinical Council of Greater Boston57 County RdChelsea, MA 02150Rabbi Nochum Cywiak

    Vaad Hair and Vaad Hakashrus of Worcester

    120 Main StreetWorcester, MA 01610(508) 797-1130Supervision: Rabbi Hershel Fogelman, Rabbi DavidAbramowitz (supervisor)

    Springfield Vaad HakashruthP.O. Box 80246,Forest Park Station,

    Springfield, MA 01108(413) 734-7972Rabbi Fred HymanRabbi Gershon Sonnenschein Rav Hamachshir

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    Web Sites & BlogsRelating to Kosher Food

    Kosher Community Surveyswww.kosher-community-surveys.comHome of all things about kosher community surveys!

    * * *The following web sites are not affiliated with Kosher

    Community Surveys LLC, but are listed here becausethey might be of interest to you.

    The Kosher Blogwww.kosherblog.netThe Kosher Blog is a major compendium of recipes, productand restaurant reviews, industry gossip, and miscellaneousinformation about real kosher-living issues that simply cant befound elsewhere on the Internet.

    Kashrut.comwww.kashrut.comThis site has a variety of kosher-related resources, includingkosher food alerts, kosher travel, and articles about kosherfood processing.

    Kosher Todaywww.koshertoday.com

    KosherToday is the leading source of news for the kosher foodand beverage industry.

    Kosearchhttp://www.kosearch.org/Kosher-specific Internet search by limiting results to anexpertly-selected collection of trusted websites.

    Shalom Bostonwww.shalomboston.com

    The mission of ShalomBoston.com is to be the first - and only place that Boston-area Jews go for information about thelocal Jewish community and for issues of general Jewishinterest.

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    End Notes

    The information reflected in this report is intended to be asaccurate as possible as of the date of this publication;however, information can change over time. It isrecommended that you call an establishment directly or theappropriate kosher supervision authority for the most up-to-date information.

    Kosher Community Surveys LLC welcomes yourcomments/suggestions to improve the survey for next year.

    If you are interested in taking part in next years survey, pleasee-mail [email protected].

    We hope that survey information will be a unique kosher foodresource to consumers as well as provide establishmentowners with valuable information on how to better serve theircustomers needs.

    Check out our surveys of other cities, including Atlanta,Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Baltimore, Washington DC, and

    Philadelphia at www.kosher-community-surveys.com.

    2009 Kosher Community Surveys LLC