Panera Bread

58 Peters St
North Andover, MA 01845

Jenna C. writes: I love this Panera!
It was one of my favorite spots to skip class or have a girl bonding day with my ladies. It's also the first place I ever got flowers from a boy (1 month anniversary. Woot Woot! Classy.)

I always order the same 3 things: 1) Bacon…

Starbucks Coffee

1655 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445

Amy L. writes: This one has plenty of tiny tables right next to the main glass window, but they are somewhat crowded together.  The rest of the store is compact but that's mainly because of all the Starbucks product paraphernalia they are trying to push---you could…

Strip T's

93 School St
Watertown, MA 02472

Claire W. writes: Oh what fun this place is!  I have been here several times but this time was the best.  There is always this amazing smell of soup and as you enter you see a number of bubbling pots of it just behind the counter.

Got there at 11:00 AM (I know, early…

La Buona Vita
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

450 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

pete g. writes: Every time I go here, they do everything right.  

This is a good date spot -- just fancy enough to still be very relaxed, great food, good wine, good service and pleasant, warm decor.  If you're lucky, the owner will be there and say hello; if you're…

Country Desserts

60 Lexington St
Newton, MA 02456

Joseph G. writes: A mom and daughter run bakery.  The best blueberry muffins in Boston!!!  Pies made the way my grandma used to make.  Baked fresh daily because there is nothing left over.  My fav is the strawberry rubarb.  She also makes great soups and mean chicken…

Terra Brasilis

1506 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169

Corey F. writes: Everything I ate here was good.  From the red beans and rice to the stuff I had no idea as to what I was consuming, it was all damn tasty.  The service was good and it's easy to get full if you get the big meat deal thing-yes, that is a technical…

Cause to Paws
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1386A Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

Erin G. writes: nice shop, outrageously pricey, as you can imagine based on their beacon street location. one of the sisters was running the shop yesterday when i stopped in to find a first wedding anniversary gift for my friends who also just bought a house. what…

JMP Food Hut
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1095 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

sam s. writes: Their food is out of this world! Truely the best Indian food in Boston!

I hired them to cater my wedding. They were a hit! All the guests to this day are still asking about the caterer.

The owner is a wonderful person who is also very easy to work with…

Sabrina Popp MD
Neighborhood: Downtown

59 Temple Pl Ste 223
Boston, MA 02111

B P. writes: Dr. Popp, Psychiatric Goddess.

It's overwhelming even trying to write her a review, there are so, so many nice things I could say, but really, all you need to know is that if you are looking for a psychiatrist who treats you with dignity and…

Bromfield Pen Shop Inc
Neighborhood: Downtown

5 Bromfield St
Boston, MA 02108

Cat L. writes: Not only do they have a fantastic selection of high-end writing utensils and inks, they also do repairs for a reasonable price. Every office supply snob should check it out.

Treasures & Hands Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Back Bay

715 Boylston St.
#2F
Boston, MA 02228

Pamela M. writes: This place is AWESOME! I had Ceecee for my appointment as well, who is the owner. They are the sweetest women in there! The pedicure I received there was HEAVENLY as well. They did use the callous remover, which pretty much looks like a razor. It…

Flatbread Company

213 Burlington Rd
Bedford, MA 01730

Josie M. writes: This company started in a barn in Vermont where Flatbread Company shipped their pizzas for sale to natural food stores.  On weekends they'd open up to the public as a restaurant so that people could taste the pizzas right out of the clay oven.  They…

Hyatt Harborside
Neighborhood: East Boston

101 Harborside Drive
Boston, MA 02128

ellen m. writes: Stayed here the night before leaving for our honeymoon. The view was unbelievable! Spend the extra money and get a harbor view room - SO worth it.
Check in was quick and easy, the bellhop took us and our bags up to the room right away. The decor is…

New Golden Gate Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

66 Beach St
Boston, MA 02111

Atrebor B. writes: My favourite restaurant in Chinatown. It was also the first restaurant I tried when I first came to Boston on 2 local cops' recommendation who were on patrol. They have underwent an expansion but I tend to prefer the cramped coziness of my first few…

Lambert's Marketplace
Neighborhood: Downtown

140 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02111

Aretha W. writes: I love lamberts. When I want soup, they have a pretty decent selection. When I want a sandwich, I go for the Mass Ave (turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc). They weight the meat out and it's a fairly meaty sammich for the money. I usually can eat…

Whole Foods Market

170 Great Rd
Bedford, MA 01730

Christine P. writes: my husband and I are at different ends of the food chain - he believes that chef boy r dee and fluffernutters deserve their own food groups and I can explain biodynamical farming.  So the fact that we live nearer the whole foods then we did at our…

Gulu-Gulu Cafe

56 Central Square
Lynn, MA 01901

Chrissy J. writes: Not the type of place you'd expect in downtown Lynn. But they've got a killer wine and beer selection, some good sandwiches, lots of coffee, locally baked pastries, and crepes. (I love crepes.) There are some comfy chairs to sit on and some…

Mahachai Thai Cuisine

622 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

Sue W. writes: Mahachai has got to be one of the best Thai restaurant around.  The Mahachai Fried Rice, Mango Chicken, Gulf of Mahachai and the Tamarind Duck are just a few of my favorite dishes.  If you love spicy food, the crispy spicy chicken is awesome!  Me and…

Cakes For Occasions

57 Maple St
Danvers, MA 01923

Craig C. writes: I was just hungry and wanted a cake.
They wanted to know what was the occasion.
I said I didn't have one. I was just in the mood for cake.
They said no get out.
I cried.

update:

I went to a party in Peabody where they served one of their cakes.
(It was…

Greater Boston Food Bank

99 Atkinson St
Roxbury, MA 02118

John R. writes: I agreed to be a Loader. A Loader, I was told, had to have the ability to lift at least 50-70 pounds for three hours. Naturally, I saw this as a challenge, and I accepted.

The Greater Boston Food bank employs 14,500 volunteers and provides 19.5…

Cinco De Mayo Mexican Foods

139 Winnisimmet Street
Chelsea, MA 02150

Carolina L. writes: So after reading one of the talks asking about real Mexican food i realized that i had to review this restaurant. This is a very little and hidden restaurantin in chelsea.. its really cute and the food is amazing.. and yes it is real Mexican food..…

The Lily Pad
Neighborhood: Inman Square

1353 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02238

john w. writes: Cambridge's most cutting-edge performance space. A breeding ground for adventurous styles of music, theater, and more. The music ranges from jazz to chamber music to purely avant-garde. Past events have included everything from dance performances to…

Solera - A Shrine To Wine
Neighborhood: Roslindale Village, Roslindale

12 Corinth St
Roslindale, MA 02131

Amanda H. writes: So after a tasty meal at Sophia's Grotto, we strolled on past Solera.  Paul jokingly goes, "Hey look they have lambic." Since me and Jessika have become addicted to Lambic like Amy Winehouse is addicted to crack, we ran inside.  

And you know what...?…

The 50's Diner

900 Providence Hwy
Dedham, MA 02026

Quinn E. writes: Random diner in what looks like an office building in an industrial park. The food was quite good, especially the French Toast. There was a touch of vanilla flavor to it, which made all the difference. The bacon was perfectly fried, crisp and…

in-jean-ius
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

441 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02228

Liz D. writes: I am a single black female addicted to retail.

Well, not entirely, but I do thuroughly enjoy this sister(cousin?) store to Twilight in the North End!

While Twilight's focus is more geared towards a night-on-the-town, injeanius is for(you guessed it)…

Victoria's Cafe

241 Crescent St
Waltham, MA 02454

shana s. writes: i say YUM to the crunchy french toast!  good coffee, good food... the location is a little buried but definitely worth the trip!

Driftwood

63 Front Street
Marblehead, MA 01945

Liz P. writes: Townie central.  A Marblehead institution.  Red checked tablecloth ambiance.

My Mama used to take me there to get a cheeseburger and fries.  In the summer, they'd sell soft serve from the side window.  Not sure they still do.  Decent American-style…

Emedios
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

417 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02228

Sean L. writes: Delicious delicious Italian food.  The North End, per usual, has succeeded again in having yet another fantastic Italian restaurant.  Of course Emedios manages to stand out with it's beautiful interior and friendly help... and then again their is…

Milalilu

1199 Walnut St
Newton Highlands, MA 02461

JAZON L. writes: Happen to come across thie new and exciting children's boutique shop while getting my usual cup of joe at DD's next door.

Went in and was surprised to find so many different and new clothes, furniture and accessories. They've got the best collection…

Karma

57 Union Street
Newton, MA 02459

Lindsey B. writes: Just recently opened in Newton Center this small shop of cultural goods, jewelry, ornaments, antiques and handmade tapestries is a true gem. From India and Tibet primarily, the goods possess a uniqueness, charm, and are all quite treasures. A little…

Economy True Value Hardware

1012 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446

D. A. writes: I live nearby so this is my goto place for anything hardware/kitchen/cleaning .  The prices are higher than other places, but the location is convenient.  They have a surprisingly large selection of stuff for a store that size.  It is organized and…

Papa Razzi

Chestnut Hill Mall
199 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02456

erica c. writes: One of the few chains that I actually really really enjoy. The food is fresh, yummy and not too complicated. Of course I have had way better Italian but this is always a safe and convenient bet.

Reiss
Neighborhood: Back Bay

132 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02228

Tom E. writes: The feeling I got in Boston's Reiss was very much the same authentic feeling I get walking into any of the hundreds of Reiss branches dotted on high streets around the UK - the same good-looking clothes at the same expensive cost. I think the prices…

Hugh O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant

45 Pleasant St
Malden, MA 02148

Vietnam L. writes: Hugh O'Neill's puts Malden Square on the Map... the Map of Awesomeness! The service is top notch.  The bartenders know how to pour a glass of Guinness and mix a pretty rocking drink.  I've spent a lot of time in bars across this country and O'Neill's…

Homegoods

309 Great Rd
Bedford, MA 01730

Kathleen M. writes: Great place for inexpensive holiday stuff, like Halloween place mats, Christmas table cloths, Valentine heart shaped plates.

A lot of the Holiday stuff goes on sale in the back of the store before the holiday.

Not much useful other than white goods,…

Neillios Gourmet Farm

53 Bedford St
Lexington, MA 02420

Jules M. writes: What can I say, I love this place. Everyday they have different specials on top of the regular daily items. They will fax their specials to your work everyday. I'm never disappointed. Whether its the Turkey Terrific  (turkey, stuffing, cranberry…