Pressed for time and need something fast this holiday season? Give Amazon a break—these local stores have you covered.
A gift basket from Brix Wine Shop. / Courtesy of
For Gourmet Meat
Savenor’s Butchery
Just decided to host a spur-of-the-moment dinner party? In business since 1939, this longtime Cambridge butcher has you covered with an array of options, from leg of lamb to venison to classic roast chicken and steak tips. Just be sure to reach out in the morning on weekdays, when the shop offers home delivery to addresses in Boston; on select days, couriers will even travel beyond city limits to get you your goods.
92 Kirkland St., Cambridge, 617-576-6328, savenorsbutchery.com.
For Wine
Brix Wine Shop
With a vast selection of wines from all over the world and bottles at a variety of price points, online ordering from this business is a breeze. And if you’re not a wine connoisseur, don’t fret: A quick call to the shop will connect you with a knowledgeable vintner who can make suggestions based on what you’re serving for dinner. City delivery, free with orders of $100 or more, is available Monday to Saturday, and Brix will also deliver to surrounding towns for a fee.
1284 Washington St., Boston; 105 Broad St., Boston; 617-542-2749, brixwineshop.com.
For Designer Clothing
Gretta Luxe
Somehow, the gala you thought was next week is actually tonight, and you need a dress fast. One call to the fashionistas over at Gretta Luxe will get you squared away in no time. They’re happy to courier over looks from high-end designers such as Dries Van Noten, Khaite, Marni, and Zimmermann and can help out with shoes, bags, and jewelry, too. Try it all on in the comfort of your home, and once you’ve made your selections, they’ll send someone over to take what you don’t want back to the store.
97 Central St., Wellesley, 781-237-7010, gretta.co.
Winston Flowers creates curated packages of blooms and artisanal treats. / Photo courtesy of Winston Flowers
For Gift Baskets
Winston Flowers
When you need a quick thank-you, congratulatory, or birthday gift that’s guaranteed to make a big impact, ring Winston’s in the morning to have one of its curated boxes of artisanal treats delivered by the end of the day. Starting at $150, the packages feature seasonally changing, locally sourced goodies such as cheese, cookies, and wine. It goes without saying that Boston’s longest-running florist does same-day flower delivery as well, if you’d rather go the traditional route.
131 Newbury St., 800-457-4901; and other locations, winstonflowers.com.
Baby presents from Kodomo can be gift-wrapped and delivered to your door. / Photo courtesy of Kodomo
For Kids’ Gear
Kodomo
For the baby shower you’re invited to this weekend, Jasmine Punzalan will happily put together a gift from her shop’s array of adorable onesies and playsuits and have it wrapped and delivered to your door. Backpacks from State Bags can also be dispatched over to you in a pinch if one of your kids loses theirs on the playground.
579 Tremont St., Boston, 617-936-3808; 70 Charles St., Boston, 617-530-1140; kodomoboston.com.
First published in the print edition of Boston magazine’s November 2024 with the headline, “Your Life, Delivered.”