Absolutely Fabulous at Cedar Perk

Cedar Perk
126 W Emerson St
Melrose, MA 02176

Matthew A. writes: The menu here is creative and impressive. Prices are a bit steep for the area but be Conservative with your appetite.
Mostly Italian menu selections, everything came out fresh with fine presentation.
It's BYOB, however I will minus 1 star for charging…

Speed's Hot Dogs

Newmarket Square
Boston, MA 02228

Tom E. writes: With 1 dollar dogs at Lower Depths, the Fenway Frank round the corner and the UBurger hot dog that my coworker rightly says is unbeatable, why the hell would I cycle 25 mins from Kenmore to South Bay for a $7 hot dog for my lunch?

Because of this...
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The Boston University Pub

108 Granby St
side entrance of 225 Bay State Rd
Boston, MA 02116

Tom E. writes: Want to know something good about BU? Its pub. Want to know something bad? It's for BU people only.
Shame.

It's a really great pub, and strangely it's the closest experience in Boston that I've found to an English pub...
Darts - check
Historic…

Savage Insurance
Neighborhood: Inman Square

1305 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02238

Tracee D. writes: Savage Insurance is the epitome of Inman Square. Richard Savage is always there and his trusty side kick assistants are always more than happy to help you with your car/house insurance. Walking in the office is like walking into your neighbor's house…

Shaw's

Twin City Plaza
14 McGrath Hwy
Somerville, MA 02143

Kathy K. writes: Back in the day -- say about 3 years ago -- this was a sad, sad Shaws in a run-down plaza.  The parking lot was largely empty.  The store was small and old.  Even the adjacent McDonald's just made me sad.

In the last couple of years those of us in…

Jerry's Liquors

329 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143

Melissa B. writes: Jerry's is a great little packie in Union Square.  They carry a nice selection of New England micro brews along with the standard Budweiser/Miller lite/Coors et al.  But I hesitate to call that swill beer ;)  They also have a decent selection of…

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria

475 Winter Street
Waltham, MA 02451

Bernie W. writes: My favorite chain Italian restaurant especially for lunch. I know a lot of people look down on chain restaurants. I do too. However, each Bertucci's location/decor seem different (not cookie cutter).

I like this location because they have a nice bar…

Nick's Place II

6 Channing Road
Belmont, MA 02478

Matthew A. writes: Really great place for a pizza and sub shop. GIGNORMOUS sized portions. Huge fresh salads and subs.
Fast and friendly service. Very busy at lunchtime so you may want to order early.
Parking is street only and on that tunnel crazy intersection so be…

New Trend Eatery
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

103 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

diana r. writes: Chinese food in Boston can be really unreliable.  It ranges everywhere from pretty good to "um, I think my food is someone else's leftovers."  New Trend Eatery, however, is a solid place to get some grub.  Plus, it's open late, the prices are…

Esperia Grill

344 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Heather S. writes: Absolutely delicious food, huge portions, casual atmosphere(indoor-seating only), and friendly as family service make Esperia the perfect neighborhood joint, a great way to enjoy take-out or delivery - that's not Chinese or Pizza. Of course, they do…

Fruit Center Marketplace

10 Bassett St
Milton, MA 02186

Steve s. writes: My lunch world spins around the Fruit Center.  Why?  7 soups a day from Kettle Cuisine for starters including a ton of vegetarian options.  They also have a fresh salad bar with probably 50 or 60 items.

Want sushi, a calzone, a sandwich or 75…

Firefly's Bodacious BBQ

516 Adams St
Quincy, MA 02169

Susan N. writes: The boy and I heard about Fireflys and decided to try their brunch buffet this Sunday.  Yes, I know.  Sunday brunch buffets are really the leftover food ordered the Thursday/Friday before and not sold.  So what?  I've eaten at McDonalds growing up.…

Choice Cleaners & Tailors

475 Main St
Watertown, MA 02472

Robyn L. writes: There's nothing all that special about the dry cleaning to give this place five stars. I bring clothes in, they come out clean. The service on the other hand is exceptional.

The folks who work here are...

* Friendly: The woman at the register always…

Heidi's Hollow Farm

165 Liberty St
Hanson, MA 02341

Andrea P. writes: It is THE best. They have soooo many flavors, but I always seem to get Raspberry Chip, hahaha! Mmmmm...

Very quaint little place, they also sell antiques.

Dana B's Apartment

some street in medford
Medford, MA 02155

Erin G. writes: Dana's apartment is AMAZING! you would never know by looking at it that it is home to 2 of the arts & crafts dons of Medford.  On any given night you can partake in bead melting, modge-podging, knitting, coloring, cutting pretty pictures out of…

John's Roast Beef

111 Western Ave
Lynn, MA 01904

Trish G. writes: I had read in the local paper that the John's Roast Beef that I had grown up with reopened. Since that local rag of a newspaper lies alot about what goes on in the city I had to check this out myself.  I recently went down and got a roast beef and…

The Backbay Framery
Neighborhood: Back Bay

303 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02228

Sean T. writes: Recommended for:  Photo frames, books, letterhead and more!

Service 5, Selection 5, Quality 4.5.

I came to Boston this weekend for my bi-monthly haircut (no smirks or laughter please), and after parking walked down Newbury to comm ave.  This store…

US Post Office - Kenmore Square

11 Deerfield Street
Boston, MA 02215

Morgan F. writes: I LOVE this post office! If you want to leave the post office a with a smile on your face, head here!

****Aside from the fact that during the school year the line can get pretty long during the day and can get pretty hairy even if all the desks are…

Kendall Square Farmers Market
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT, East Cambridge

300 Athenaeum St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Ben B. writes: The newest Farmers market in town opened yesterday. It is located in  the courtyard near Genzyme and the Aceituna Cafe, and will be open every Thursday until the Fall. There were about 10 stands there including some good early produce (yummy…

The Painted Bird

622 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143

Katie H. writes: I originally ended up here because a friend of a friend is an artist, but I've come to love every person who works there. I even brought my dad there to get his very first tattoo for his 3/4 life crisis. :D

From my experience in the past a lot of…

E W Hobbs

207 Fort Ave
Salem, MA 01970

Holly S. writes: This place has a metal box full of magic elves who make the most incredible popcorn in the world!

Okay - that was a bit of an exaggeration.

They have a two elves who work full time plus extra elves in the summer when they take off from elf college who…

The Food Project

555 Dudley St
Dorchester, MA 02125

Ligaya T. writes: A noble organization that aims to drive personal and social change through the development of sustainable food systems. They have two local farms where youth are taught to plant food using traditional, organic methods. Half the produce is donated to…

Fujiyama

434 Washington St
Norwell, MA 02061

Kristin G. writes: Good sushi hidden on the south shore.  A bit priecy, but the people are nice and the food is fresh!

Neptune Oyster
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

63 Salem St
Boston, MA 02113

Yihwa H. writes: Lobster Roll:

- Big, fat, tender, juicy pieces of knuckle and claw lobster meat.
- Dressing including any or all of: Mayonnaise, lemon juice, BUTTER.
- More butter for dipping if desired.
- Warm toasted bun.
- Vegetables such as lettuce if desired,…

Historic New England

141 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

mike c. writes: First off a close and dear friend of mine does work for this organization, which was formerly known as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. It is headquartered in a 1796 house designed by the ever amazing Charles Bulfinch, and…

Honda Zone / Car Zone
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

209 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139

Matt N. writes: I took my 2004 Nissan Altima to Honda Zone after a friend recommended it to me when I needed my brakes fixed. When the local Nissan dealer told me I also needed a serpentine belt replaced, I asked Jamie at Honda Zone if it indeed needed to be…

Common Sense Massage
Neighborhood: East Arlington

366 Mass Ave
#304
Arlington, MA 02474

chungo m. writes: Julie A. Is right, Tom Perron does amazing work. I fear writing a good review will set him up with more clients and then higher prices will come but he's just too good to keep to myself.
If your body has issues this mad will fix them!

Pure Hair Design
Neighborhood: South End

673 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02118

Kris K. writes: Even though he abandoned me and moved to Boston, I will send out a rave review about Shan's hair work.  He can do it all, cut, color, style. He's always up on the latest styles and techiniques.  Hair cuts now that he's gone, are just, well, hair…

St Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Neighborhood: Central Square

14 Magazine St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Vanilla P. writes: Greek Festival! Greek Festival! Greek Festival!

Man, those people can party. Want a gyro? They've got it for $6! Need some spanakopita? You can have your fill for $7, plus a salad and some rice! Best of all, they have an amazing assortment of…

Castle Island Beach
Neighborhood: Dorchester

Day Blvd
end of causeway
South Boston, MA 02127

Devon W. writes: Revere WHAT?!?

This is one of the nicest beaches that you can get to on public transportation within a short train ride from downtown.  I usually drive, but that's a different story all together.  This beach is lovely year round and perfect for…

Barry Playground

74 Summer St
Medford, MA 02155

Erin G. writes: This ain't yo mama's playground.  This super modernized playground has something for everyone, and is even handicap accessible!

Barry Playground is easily reachable by 93 N but you're probably not going there unless you've stumbled around the streets…

Arthur & Pat's Restaurant

239 Ocean St
Marshfield, MA 02050

Shelby M. writes: Great breakfast! Pricy but worth it!

Northeastern University School of Law

400 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Arturo M. writes: Northeastern Law is not for everybody, but it is an AMAZING school.

I'll write more soon, but for now, trust me.  Best.  Law School.  Ever.

The Salvation Army

936 Washington St
Hanover, MA 02339

Joshua P. writes: This is my home away from home, when I'm away from home.  By far the best thrift store on the South Shore and maybe even beyond.  All of their donations come from rich suburban people so you're bound to find some $2 treasures.  

Favorite item of all…

Aborn True Value Hardware

438 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Matthew C. writes: I have a somewhat bizarre hobby.  Well, I have a lot of somewhat bizarre hobbies, but one thing I am rather gung-ho about is my collection of antique microphones, radios, and phonographs.  

Not only is this a wonderful hardware store with a very…

MiniLuxe

792 Beacon St
Newton Centre, MA 02459

Kris L. writes: although miniluxe is a "nail-shop", it does include some "minor" details that are often overlooked at most other establishments. Namely sanitation, quality and professionalism.
It is refreshing to go into a place and know that they take there business…