4 Newton Businesses Win Best Of Boston 2020

NEWTON, MA —Boston magazine recognized four Newton businesses with awards this year, including Adamas Fine Jewelry, Local Root, LuxCouture and Lakeshore Learning.

Each year the magazine has its team of judges scour the area in search of businesses that qualify as superlative.

The magazine judges recognized Adamas Fine Jewelry for best jewelry in the shopping category, Local Root for best kitchenware in the home category and LuxCouture for best curbside pickup for a boutique beyond Boston. When it comes to homeschooling supplies in the home section, Lakeshore Learning, which has locations in 29 states, was the best of the best, they said.

Here's what the magazine judges had to say about the four:

Adamas Fine Jewelry on Lincoln Street since 1996:

Brother-and-sister team Anto Aboyan and Veronica Sagherian know that the first rule to making one-of-a-kind jewelry for discerning customers is simple: sit back and listen. Next come hand sketches, computer-generated images, and even a 3-D wax model before the piece is hand-cast and gems are skillfully set. Feeling a little less creative? No pressure—you can’t go wrong with a selection from the store’s own line of bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces.

Local Root on Washington Street in Lower Falls (It's also got a spot in Belmont):

Now that you’ve reorganized every inch of your kitchen (and garage, and bedroom...), it’s time for the next step: upping your culinary game. Load up on all manner of gear at Local Root, where curbside pickup makes easy work of achieving your latest recipe #goals. Still on the sourdough train? Browse ceramic Emile Henry bread bakers and Eva Solo mixing bowls. Planning al fresco meals? Check out the Rosle grilling tools, made from stainless steel.

LuxCouture on Lincoln Street in Newton Highlands:

We’ve long lusted after owner Sari Brown’s hard-to-find European handbags from brands such as Létrange. But these days, it’s the chic but easy-to-wear clothing and shoe selection that’s inspiring us to indulge in some retail therapy: featherlight MJ Watson cashmere cardigans, Christian Wijnants midi dresses, Bougeotte slip-on loafers. It’s all presented with plenty of personal attention—including curbside pickup if you’re not quite ready for in-store perusing.

Lakeshore Learning on Needham Street:

With essentials such as workbooks to keep older kids busy with math, blocks for the younger set, and even jump ropes and balls for gym class outside, this Newton teacher-supply store also lightens the load for homeschooling parents in a big way.

All of the "Best of Boston" winners can be found here.