Eventide

I have no clue where my review went, so here is a replacement. Eventide is by far the best place in Boothbay. We have been summering there for years and this place is the best addition to town in generations. First, the service is unbelievable. Not only is everyone incredibly friendly, but the presentation and hand wrapping of virtually every item that you buy are a world class touch. Second, Kim is an expert in cheese and wine, not to mention olive oils and vinegars. Third, the breads and pasteries are amazing and they are the only act in town for any of this stuff. Kim, keep it up, you are what Boothbay needs and we all love what you are doing for town!

Again I can’t say enough good things about Kim and her staff at eventide. They are knowledgeable about their products and very helpful with the customers. We have been coming to Boothbay for years and Kim’s cooking and baking abilities are topnotch. If you are in the area and need anything from oils, balsamic, cheeses, breads, sweets or wines stop in and you will surly leave with a full bag. One of our favorite things is to stop in before I take my wife for a picnic and get everything I need, then go find a nice quiet spot and soak in the view from the Boothbay coastline.

Ho-​hum, another tourist town with endless T-​shirt shops, ‘Made in China’ junk souvenirs, ice cream, fried clams and another store selling overpriced Stonewall Kitchen stuff and cooking paraphernalia. WRONG!
From the moment you enter Eventide, what is immediately obvious is the extreme care in design & execution of this place. Every facet is well done from decorating scheme (courtesy of Kim’s partner I hear), the product lines they carry and the passion they have for what they do and what they sell. The range and curation of their vinegars and oils (as well as jams, chocolates and cheeses) shows their commitment without a lot of extraneous junk thrown in. Really, I could go on and on but the bottom line is that this place is the real deal. The energy of the place is great and the attention to detail is amazing. I can’t wait to see what their wine & cheese expansion will be like (the current selection is small but fantastic). This is truly a labor of love and consciousness by Kim & Denise (?) and the energy is palpable. Do NOT miss the selection of baked goods; Kim & co. are excellent bakers. Get some excellent cheese, pâté and a baguette or other loaf and grab a seat down by the water.
Sorry for the endlessly ‘gushy’ review but it’s so rare to find a genuinely outstanding store staffed by passionate, non-​snooty people that it simply must be commended to the very highest level.

An aberration among the typical mediocre quality food in touristy towns, Eventide was full of treasures we were completely stoked to find. Homemade artisan breads (freeking amazing olive focaccia or multigrain wheat) goat and sheep cheeses and for the love of God, TRUFFLE OIL. Felt like an afternoon in Europe. In love with Even Tide.

I just received an order I placed and BOY am I happy I did! I had a gift certificate from a friend for quite some time and didn’t know what I would use it for. I purchased the Mediterranean Flair Sampler, a bottle of Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and a bottle of Aged Pure Vermont Maple Balsamic Vinegar. We tried the Blood Orange Fused Olive Oil and Fig Balsamic with bread and also on a spinach salad — it was really amazing! I’m very pleased with my purchase and can’t wait to try all the other varieties.
As a plus — I placed the order on Friday afternoon and it arrived on Monday — from Maine to Texas, that’s impressive.

A smallish shop in Boothbay Harbor but a must stop for any foodie. The selection of cheeses is not large but the quality is superb. This comes close to being the best cheese, olive oil and olives that I have tasted. I will not only definetly stop here when in Botthbay Harbor but will make a special trip.