Beacon Hill Chocolates
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

92B Pinckney St
Boston, MA 02114

Dan P. writes: I had to get some chocolate for a co-worker's birthday so I went to this place because I found it. The woman working there was totally helpful, especially since the most I know about chocolate is that I like it better than vanilla. She was patient…

Ambassador Indian Restaurant

9 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801

Ian W. writes: I stopped here for lunch on the way back to the office. I had the $9.95 Lunch Buffet (11:30 AM-2:30 PM), and I agree with Matthew that the price is a bit high compared to other Indian buffets and has limited choices (around 12 food items).

The Lunch…

Daniel Roberts Inc
Neighborhood: Financial District

175 Federal St
Boston, MA 02110

Jocelyn C. writes: When I was unemployed for a few months last year, Daniel Roberts got me a bunch of temp jobs to help pay the bills, while still getting me interviews for more permanent positions. The job that I have now was through them, as a temporary-to-permanent…

Boston Common Press
Neighborhood: Brookline Village

17 Station St.
Brookline, MA 02447

Nancy K. writes: This is the home of  America's Test Kitchen (on PBS) and Cook's Illustrated.  They are the secret to my cooking,  I trust them 100% for everything.  They test all of their recipes until perfect.  Currently The Cook's Illustrated Thanksgiving Survival…

Boston Body
Neighborhood: Back Bay

8 Newbury Street
Floor 6
Boston, MA 02116

Caroline A. writes: Boston Body was a fantastic holistic fitness studio a two blocks away from my old office.  I've attended a few pilates and yoga classes here and always leave satisfied, limber, relaxed and feel like I got a good strength workout.

The studio also…

Demet's Donuts

199 Mystic Ave
Medford, MA 02155

Barbara Ann B. writes: Huge yummy hand cut doughnuts!  I can't believe that I have been working in Medford for years and just discovered this place.  I got there at 9:30 and they were almost out of doughnuts.  I had a great breakfast sandwich and iced coffee and they best…

Doolittle's All Natural Pet Grooming
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

7 Green St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Brian D. writes: my dog loved the girls working there and i love the crazy artwork they have. we just got his nails clipped but that was only $10 and was a walk in, bonus.

International House Of Pancakes
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

16-18 Eliot St.
Cambridge, MA 02138

Annie P. writes: Oh snap. Welcome to Harvard Square. 7AM-2AM. A few stores down from Charlie's ..around the corner from The Redline..
You may detest the fact it might be ruining Harvard Square's eliteness to chain restaurants..  but it's still here... so might as well…

Dr Donald R Korb
Neighborhood: Back Bay

400 Commonwealth
Boston, MA 02215

Alex R. writes: So a couple years ago my wife looked up my terrible eyes on the Internet and suggested that maybe I had this weird, obscure disease called keratoconus and perhaps I should get that checked out, and it just so happens that, like, the world's leading…

Fenway Victory Gardens
Neighborhood: Fenway

Boylston St., Park Drive, and Fenway
Boston, MA 02215

Leeza P. writes: The Fenway Victory Gardens is a community group that maintains 7 acres of individual and community garden plots in the Fens section of the Emerald Necklace park system.  This is a wonderful place to have a garden.  Other members are a diverse bunch;…

ODB Liquors

732 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: It's impossible to cross their well-swept, dazzlingly bright threshold without having ODB blast my brain.

A spin on an (almost) classic:
I dedicate this review to all the real lushes in the world,
and all the faux lushes too.
Baby, they got our money.…

Bird By Bird
Neighborhood: Inman Square

1361 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02238

JJ G. writes: See a need?  Fill it!
No affordable funky kids' clothes in Cambridge?  Bird By Bird!
And it's about time too, in my opinion anyway...
Saturday's Child is gone, and was always kind of expensive anyway (though I do so miss their sales) and Calliope tends…

Jimmy's Steer House
Neighborhood: Arlington Heights

1111 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476

Jessika D. writes: STEER HOUSE!!!  How can a steer house not be good? Yes, all the reviews said that this place is basically an old folks home, and yes, well it kinda is. The first thing I saw before I even entered Jimmy's was an old lady hobbling towards the entrance…

Kabab & Tandoor

33 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02454

Arnab M. writes: As the name suggests, the kababs here are excellent, and all their tandoori stuff is great - tandoori chicken, and the naan and tandoori roti - YUMYUMYUMMY! I didn't know about Kabab & Tandoor until my senior year at college, which is sad, because it…

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

37 Mystic Ave
Somerville, MA 02145

Melissa W. writes: What is up with Enterprise - all of them? They're always really really courteous, helpful, and never busy.  Their cars are always great.  They have very competitive prices.  How is it that they can do this, and in BOSTON??  No one is that nice around…

Cambridge Insight Meditation Center

331 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Mags L. writes: i'm not a buddhist.  "i'm just a fucked-up girl who is looking for my own peace of mind."  (clementine - eternal sunshine of the spotless mind)

at any rate, i decided i needed more serenity and clarity in my life and so i decided to drop in the…

Bazaar International Gourmet
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1432 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

Jen C. writes: Once upon a time, a little Brookline foodie was invited to a barbeque.  Disillusioned by the same old burgers and hot dogs, she decided to wander into Bazaar to see what kinds of meats they had to offer.  She wasn't disappointed - meats and cheeses…

Best Fit, Inc
Neighborhood: Back Bay

268 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Michelle L. writes: It's like stepping into my grandma's living room every time I bring a pair of pants to be hemmed. She takes care of it lickety split and is so sweet and polite. Once she even advised me that a $5 fix would be a better bet than refitting an entire…

Blueline Movers

42 Henshaw St
#2
West Newton, MA 02465

Phil T. writes: This was the most efficient relocation I've experienced. If you need area Boston movers these guys are real gentlemen as well as musicians and artists!  They pay attention to detail and are licensed, insured and gold rated with the Better Business…

Sweet Sue's Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

795 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02476

Kathleen M. writes: Sue really exists and she really is sweet.

Egg dishes with real eggs, not the pre-mixed, milk carton stuff.  Unlimited coffee refills.  In fact the quiches and omlettes are so good, I've never tried anything else.  I guess I should.  She sells…

Mall Discount Liquors & Wines
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

525 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445

Jocelyn C. writes: This was my favorite little liquor spot when I live in Allston!!! The Russian family that owns it is super-nice, and they remember everyone who comes in.

One time, I walked in to get some beer and the older son came up to me to say that they had…

Concord Teacakes

59 Commonwealth Ave
Concord, MA 01742

Kathy S. writes: Well, I didn't try everything here - but I would definitely like to. What I did have was Pain au Chocolate - which as you probably know is pretty much butter wrapped chocolate, with a little flour holding the outsides together.

It was very very good.…

Quilter's Way

75 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord, MA 01742

Jean N. writes: I love this shop! The people who work there and teach there are fantasic.  I totally enjoy this shop.

I can only agree with Kathleen that there is a wonderful selection of fabrics, books, classes, tools, and specials.

Very much worth the trip.

Al Capone's V
Neighborhood: Downtown

82 Summer St
Boston, MA 02110

Greg O. writes: The New Job Chronicles: Part 14.  Al Capone's on Summer Street...

Working on Federal Street, you too are in the range I can travel to get lunch and be back to work on time.  I've been by you a few times before during my walks at lunch, but today I…

Stoli Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Brookline Village

213 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02445

Sasha R. writes: Now, I don't like Russian restaurants in general, mostly because Russian restaurant food is usually more fattening versions of what you get at home.  In addition, a Russian style banquet means you walk in, there are endless cold appetizers and…

Origins
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

8 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Kendra S. writes: I'm still debating whether I should just quit my job and work full-time for Origins, or if I would just be better to market their products pro bono, because I believe THAT much in them.

I like to visit their flagship store in Harvard Square because…

Colonial Drug
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

49 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: With it's handwritten signage and careful explanations of the forms and types of scents, seasoned staff and old-fashioned glass bottles this anachronistic olfactory heaven is the type of place I get romantic about. Time moves a bit slower inside the…

JJ Foley's Fireside Tavern

30 Hyde Park Ave
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Adam C. writes: Barry Melrose would fit in here.

Lots of awkwardly used open space - Great for high kicks and fist pumps.
Fake Fireplace - Great for putting the moves on that thing you're talking to.
Telephone Booth - Call someone who cares, townie!
Peninsular Bar -…

The Red Seat

Cambridge, MA 02238

Tracee D. writes: okay. I come from a long line of Yankee fans. Being from Southern CT (ie having no real identity, personality or soul for that matter) I never really cared about team loyalty...but do not mention the Hartford Whalers b/c then you are in a slippery…

Andover Bookstore

89R Main St
Andover, MA 01810

Jane H. writes: This is my favorite bookstore in the whole world. It has a really nice homey feel and I would recommend making a trip there around Christmas. I knew people who would go there from towns over because it was so much better than anything else they had…

Precision Moving Company

495 Columbia Street
Somerville, MA 02143

Sasha R. writes: Yelp to the rescue yet again!

After several moves in the last few years, our backs just couldn't take it.  This time, we're getting movers!

So on the morning of our big day, these three guys show up at our door - right at 9:30, just like they said -…

Showcase Cinemas

565 Squire Rd
Revere, MA 02151

Chloe D. writes: Sometimes when you fall in love, it's at a restaurant or an art gallery. For me, it's whenever I enter this theatre. Maybe with my favorite male cohort, a bottle of vanilla vodka tucked gently under his arm while we plug $5 worth of quarters in the…

WJIB Radio 740

443 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Pete S. writes: When I was a kid, the only music stations my mother would listen to were of the easy listening variety.  I hated it, but it became burned into my psyche.  Thanks to Bob Bittner, owner and sole operator of WJIB, Memories 740 ("Easy as the Breeze"), I…

Twilight
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

12 Fleet St
Boston, MA 02228

Liz D. writes: Twilight makes me feel like I'm dating the wrong type of people.

I need to find some pretty serious galas or martini nights on the top of the Pru so I can justify shelling out 3 Wii's worth of money on some of their beautiful gowns.

I walked through…

Hot Tomatoes
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

261 North St
Boston, MA 02113

Ligaya T. writes: Oh I had the tummy rumbles BAD! It would take a mean meal o' carbs to fill my mighty void. And what better place to do it then the brick labyrinth of the North End? Yet I hesitated. Take me off of Salem or Hanover and my internal compass and/or good…

LAB
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

113 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Ligaya T. writes: Stocked with urban wear and accessories, this is the place to find those rare TokiDoki bags, cool printed tees, KidRobot figurines and a small selection of hip-hop and "electronica" records. The space is stark white, but features the work of local…

International Place Dental Associates

1 International Place
Lobby 7
Boston, MA 02110

Mischa I. writes: Love these guys. Very professional, they keep their schedule (in 2 years I have never waited), don't overcharge, and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Wicked Smart Movers

Medford, MA 02155

Ali E. writes: I called these guys purely on the basis of Yelp reviews, and was psyched with the service. Everything was totally quick and easy. I got a team of Rasta movers, all dreaded out, and they were all very chill and very professional. A big drawback was…

Villa Victoria
Neighborhood: South End

85 W Newton St
Boston, MA 02228

Ligaya T. writes: On the first Saturday of every month, I feel reverence for life. As the longest running dance night in the city, Soul Revival's deep house (often with live percussion or singers) unites the masses. Fifty-year old Rastafarian dudes, Allston hipsters,…