Betty's Wok & Noodle Diner

250 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: Chinese + Diner = Mind boggling?
Not so much. They just don't have all parts of the equation right.

Good things first: the space was sharp and modern yet diner, without the tears in the vinyl or greasy countertops. No full liquor license, but neat…

Crane & Co Papermakers
Neighborhood: Back Bay

800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

Daniel S. writes: I really love their paper, so it really bugs me that they rarely ever have just plain stationary that I like.

No, I don't want an embossed pineapple.
No, I don't want initial envelopes.
No, I don't wan't ugly colors and pre-printed "Thank-you's" on my…

Cafe Graffiti
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

307 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113

Jessika D. writes: Cute, small, espresso cafe in the North End.  I like it here because it is very Old World and European.  No coffee here, it's all espresso type drinks just like you would get in Europe.  I also love how their are always local North Enders here.…

Croma
Neighborhood: Back Bay

269 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02228

Ligaya T. writes: Solid brunch, tasty flatbreads, vivacious servers in a clean, modern space.  And with surprisingly reasonable prices considering the location. There's even a great patio for outdoor dining as well. Since we came for a midday meal, not many drinks…

Eye Q Optical
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

12 Eliot St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Trish F. writes: I've been wearing glasses for about 20 years.. and contacts for about 10.. yet I NEVER remember to "back" things up. Always always have 2 pairs of glasses and always always have a box of contacts. Especially if you're a clutzy mcCluzterston like me…

Bombay Club
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

57 Jfk St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: La dee dah de da, OVERRATED, la dee da la dee dahhh. Look at the histogram, this place is going down! I have fond memories of prancing to Harvard for dinner here during my college days. I recalled it being a pretty snazzy place, warm golden toned…

Green Dragon Tavern

11 Marshall St
Boston, MA 02108

Bonnie G. writes: Now, 3 stars seems low, but normally a BAR in FANEUIL HALL would get ZERO since I would never EVER step inside one! So this is quite generous of me!

While making the trek to Gov't Center to watch the World Cup finals on a huge screen my crew…

The Paradise Lounge
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

971 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Sean L. writes: I'll make this long review short and sweet, because with my current blood to caffeine ratio I need to speed through more Yelp reviews STAT:

I love this place.  Happy Endings, Hot Lunch, there are so many chill things going on here.  Friendly staff,…

Boston Beer Works

110 Canal Street
Boston, MA 02114

Chloe D. writes: While I have been to the Salem Beer Works, both of the Boston locales didn't seem like something I would go out of my way for. Now that I think about it, most of the bars on this strip are incredibly desolate unless there's a Celtics or formerly a…

Hostelling International

12 Hemenway St
Boston, MA 02115

Keane L. writes: *boop beep beep boop*

(At least one in six people in the world have stupid ringtones.)

*daaddaaada daadi daa daa*

(There are six beds in a hostel room.)

*bee bleeetee booop brooooooooong*

(It's 2 freaking am...)

Poor Little Rich Girl
Neighborhood: Davis Square

255 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144

Erica S. writes: UPDATE: The past several times I have been here, I have been incredibly impressed with the quality of the clothes, the improved vintage selections, and a much cleaner organization. Their accessories have also gotten WAY better, so check out the…

Acote Salon
Neighborhood: Back Bay

132 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

lisse g. writes: most pleasant 8:30 am salon experience of my life.
they indulged my hangover with coffee, fresh pastries, even offered to feed the meter and that's just in the first 10 minutes.
Danielle is amazing. I have very thick wavy hair that now has great…

H&M
Neighborhood: Downtown

350 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Erica S. writes: Oh, H&M, why can't I quit you?!

Your clothes are cute and fun, H&M, but nothing lasts longer than one season without fraying, losing all its buttons, or totally falling apart. You're totally disorganized and over-crowded, your lines are chaotic and…

James Joseph Salon
Neighborhood: Back Bay

30 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Dachary C. writes: Over time, my entire office has been converted to this salon. It started when one of my co-workers had a mini hair-crisis - her stylist moved from her old salon to James Joseph. And as we all know, any stylist worth her (or his) salt is worth…

Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Neighborhood: Back Bay

338 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: 5-stars for being an indie bookstore on Newbury, 3-stars for food. Cafeteria style, no flair. I did appreciate the assortment of fresh juice, though. And the general progressive slant of the menu.

I could browse the magazines for hours. They've got…

Sephora
Neighborhood: Back Bay

800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

roshni r. writes: labor 2:  get-up like a glam rockstar
(if you have no idea what i'm talking about, read my prudential center review:  http://www.yelp.com/bi...)

once again, the bachelorettes ditch alice and split up to enter sephora separately.  alice meanders in…

Windy City Pizza
Neighborhood: Dorchester

516 Gallivan Blvd
Adams Village
Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Shannon A. writes: I hate to admit it, but I love me some greasy goodness.  The thing about this place, though, is that you're just not relegated to pizza and buffalo fingers.  You can also get great salads (there's always enough for two, maybe three, meals), entrees…

River Cafe

24 Commercial Street
Weymouth, MA 02188

JM S. writes: This is a great place for take out or delivery.  The menu is huge with lots of ethnic variety.  The lemon chicken soup is fantastic!  If you'r looking for a fresh sandwich with REAL meat, a burrito or want to enjoy home made desserts, this is a must.…

El Oriental De Cuba
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

416 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Kirs P. writes: Having never been to Cuba (although there was a failed attempt back in 2002- stupid girlfriend chickening out) I cannot attest to El Oriental's authenticity.  But, I don't much care about their authenticity or lack there of cause either way it's damn…

Ginza
Neighborhood: Chinatown

16 Hudson St
Boston, MA 02111

Brian B. writes: On a mission from God.

I love Ginza so much, I even eat here on Sunday nights.  Yes, that's right - I order Hamachi; Hokkigai; Hotategai; Toro; Otoro; and even Saba and Uni.  On Sunday.  

I'd like to say I'm a fucking sushi hero for doing this…

Court House Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

498 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02141

Tom E. writes: I had a big ol' tub of clam chowder from Courthouse today for my lunch and it was fishy-fatteny-gorgeous. Look at me becoming all New-Englander in my final days here. What next? Flippin' cars when our sports teams win? Saying wicked pissah and…

Le's formerly Pho Pasteur
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

137 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

diana r. writes: You can't sell mediocre Vietnamese food to an Asian girl from California.  You can't.

I know the difference between pho and pho-inspired noodles.  I know the difference between fish sauce and not-so-fish sauce.  I know the difference between a spring…

Oishii Too Sushi Bar

365 Boston Post Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776

Toro E. writes: Although not as crowded as original Oishii Sushi (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) in Chestnut Hill, this satellite location also gets pretty crowded on weekends.  Slightly hard to find as the restaurant is hidden from the main street, so make sure you…

Pluto
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

603 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Lindsey B. writes: love this store. It's got a lot of random gadgets, house wears, clothing and excellent card selection if your looking for something a little more hip then Hallmark.

Shino Express Sushi
Neighborhood: Back Bay

144 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Tom E. writes: A conundrum for the powers of Yelp: a restaurant changes it's name (now Snappy Sushi), changes one key part of the business (brown rice) but is otherwise exactly the same in every respect. New listing? Old Listing? I've decided instead to update my…

Indian Dhaba
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

180 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Rachel C. writes: Hands down the best onion pakoras I have ever had. They actually melt in your mouth.

I always mean to be adventurous when ordering Indian, but I end up getting the standard, samosa, pakoras, chicken tikka masala, and nan. And they do a good job at…

South Bay Veterinary Group
Neighborhood: South End

587 Tremont St
Roxbury, MA 02118

Kirs P. writes: I'm going to join in the praises of Dr. Constantino.  I requested him after reading all the reviews here and he lived up to the reputation.  I had previously taken my cats here and not had a bad experience, but it wasn't overwhelmingly awesome,…

Blick Art Store
Neighborhood: Fenway

401 Park Drive
Boston, MA 02215

Adam E. writes: If you're like me, you love the extensiveness of Michael's, but you're always afraid you'll turn the corner and bump into Mrs. Norton from Home Economics class, and it'll be awkward because you haven't seen her since high school when she gave you a…

Beadworks
Neighborhood: Back Bay

167 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Yihwa H. writes: My best friend from high school was really obsessed with making jewellery, particularly with beads. The first time I went to Beadworks, I  emailed her about it as soon as I got home since if she went to the place, she'd be floored.

Yes, it can get a…

Northeastern University

360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Aubrey O. writes: My bf and I attended a school in Miami for our first year, needless to say it was the easiest transition into college ever.  After a year of partying and studying at the beach, we both decided we needed to get serious with our education so we decided…

Regal Fenway Stadium 13
Neighborhood: Fenway

201 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Tedd L. writes: can you say AWESOME?!?.  Tons of big screens, always the best selection of movies, and all at a relatively cheap price!  Love this place.  The only thing i dont like this place is the fact that parking is hell, especially if you don't want to park in…

Longhorn Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Fenway

401 Park Dr
Boston, MA 02215

Jimmy H. writes: 3.5 stars to be exact.
It's good.
Slightly better than mediocre good.

- Good that I'd say "Yeah... it's good... I'd go back there.."

- Good that I'd bring someone there if I couldn't figure out what he/she wants.

- Good that I'd kill time there if I have…

Lamberts Rainbow Fruit
Neighborhood: Dorchester

777 Willim T Mrrssy Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02122

Eli G. writes: I goto to Lambert's at least once a week.  I agree with Jessica it's all about the produce and meats, but the packaged stuff is too expensive with Stop&Shop right up the street. But for fresh fruit, veges, meat and especially FISH, Lambert's is the…

Cambridge Naturals

Porter Square Shopping Center
23 White St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Sarah C. writes: This store has a great, well chosen selection for it's size.  There is not much food here... but a good selection of raw food bars, many items Whole Foods does not carry,  and a nice revolving selection of foods in their fridge case.  The staff seems…

Shilla Korean and Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

57 Jfk St
Cambridge, MA 02138

L D. writes: While I love me some sushi, I'm certainly no expert. I haven't been to the more 'authentic' (ahem, more expensive) places in town and I'm known to chomp on supermarket sushi (until one all too unfortunate experience). That said, I think Shilla's…

Hollywood Express
Neighborhood: Central Square

765 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Jesse M. writes: So I can't really give a good up to date review on this place, but I did work there from 1999-2004. Imagine a job where you were paid good money to watch movies all day and just talk shit about pop culture. Clerks + Empire Records = best job ever.

Namaskar Fine Indian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Davis Square

236 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02143

Vanilla P. writes: My first thought was, "Holy Crap! $14 for a Sag Paneer plate? That's outrageous!" and I felt a little duped, until I got my GIANT bowl of Sag Paneer. It was seriously like a bathtub full of spinach and cheese. Well, a bathtub for My Little Ponies,…

Pisa Pizza

133 Pearl St
Malden, MA 02148

Shawn F. writes: I haven't been everywhere, but this is probably the best pizza place in the city.  The interior looks sleek being all finished wood.  There is a reasonable amount of sitting, but I have been in there at times there wasn't any.  There is also some…

Beantown Dogs
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

166 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

J C. writes: Beantown Dog?   Yep, Bean There.  

This dawg  is SO whooopsy.  It whooooops your BUN like no other significant one

Good thing I whoopped  it today and whoooopped it twice.   Highly recommend this DONG to anyone if you love the doggy & soft hoooty bun.…