Ben Harris

Review of The Kitchen at the Boston Publ...

Interesting market concept but not very well execu...

Interesting market concept but not very well executed. The space is nice, clean, and laid out well. There is a decent variety of raw vs prepared foods, all locally grown/made. The issue is the prices are just way too expensive, even for the source and quality of the food. If you visit the brick-and-mortar stores of any of the stands, the prices are 25%+ less expensive.

There is also a shortage of seating when it gets crowded, meaning you'll finish your meal while wandering around looking for somewhere to perch. It's a decent place to bring out-of-town guests, but it's original intention was to bring local, sustainable produce into the city, and it hasn't successfully done that.