Skipton Kennel, LLC

20 Linden Street
Waltham, MA 02452

Jennie W. writes: I'm sad to read that Kyla had such a negative experience with Skipton Kennel. I brought my dachshund here to stay for three nights because I had to make a trip out to the 'rents and couldn't bring her along. My bf and I dropped her off on a Friday…

Ma Magoo's Pizza & Sub Shop

6 Concord Ln
Cambridge, MA 02138

matt o. writes: I refused to eat at this place just cause it was next to the hideaway, and the hideaway meant nothing good, I should write a review about the hideaway and fighting on a pool table, but enough rambling lets get down to the honey mustard.  Good lord is…

Goodwill

1010 Harrison Ave
Roxbury, MA 02119

Morgan F. writes: American Eagle Outfitters Denim Jacket $4.49
                       +
Mirror Make-up Tray $2.99
                       +
Black Denim Vest with Horses $2.49
                       +
Long Gold Chain Pendant Necklace $.75
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Mare
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

135 Richmond St
Boston, MA 02109

Liz D. writes: I'd like to start this review off by saying, I TRIED WILD BOAR HERE.

not only did i try wild boar, but i tried octopus.  not cute little fried calamariesque things, but more  "hi thanks for scooping me out of the ocean and putting me on your plate!"…

Berezka International Food Store
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1215 Commonwealth Ave
Allston, MA 02134

louis l. writes: Berezka means "birch tree," and the store is apparently modeled on a Russian chain of the same name -- sort of a more decadent version of a Korean grocer. I started dropping in here after tagging along with a Russian friend who is the kind of person…

The Chilly Cow
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

451 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

Jason K. writes: I've got a thirst that can only be quenched by (chilly) cowbell.

I gave it 4 stars because in the transition form JP Licks to CC, they lost their homemade whipped cream.  Despite their use of the canned variety, the sundaes still turn out pretty good…

Oishii Boston
Neighborhood: South End

1166 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118

Momo S. writes: SUPER, SUPER PRICEY!
It was like $8 for a piece of Sushi!
Hello~!  What~!?
am I eating Sushi in Ginza district of Tokyo? Come on !

Believe me. Sushi was good, but not so special.
I am sorry, but I had Sushi in Tukiji before, so I know what is
"Good…

Mass Avenue Restaurant
Neighborhood: Central Square

906 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Annie P. writes: You's po?
You's make your way over here.
You's don;t want to talk to anybody while getting some homey foods from the hours of 11:30AM-4 or 5PM?
You's grab your reading material and sit here.

1 bus right infront or Redline to Centra.... wait let's be…

Boston Center For Adult Education
Neighborhood: Back Bay

5 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Liz G. writes: Last year, soon after graduation, I suddenly had the harrowing realization that, being both 21 and a college graduate with a real job, I was all out of excuses. I was an adult.

I wasn't really sure what to do about this. I didn't know much about…

Kame Restaurant

250 Cabot St
Beverly, MA 01915

Josie M. writes: Kame is decent Japanese.  The vegetable sushi was satisfactory although it came with a strange yellow radish piece inside it that was really crunchy - a little too much so I thought; it was a little too much texture.  The sushi also contained what I…

Yoga Crossing

411 Waverley Oaks Rd.
Suite 130
Waltham, MA 02452

Iska B. writes: LOVED this. So much. I was a complete beginner, no clue about yoga at all, and that did not matter at all. Beginner, expert, whatever, the classes here are wonderful. All the instructors are patient, kind, and offer only positive comments. They truly…

Russell's Garden Center

397 Boston Post Rd
Wayland, MA 01778

Julie A. writes: one of my favorite gardening centers around, and worth my hour trip there. They have almost everything I am looking for every time. Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, indoor plants, you name it, they got it. It's laid out really well and helps keep…

Turners Seafood Grill and Market

506 Main Street
Melrose, MA 02176

kelli r. writes: Turners is my new favorite place! This a great little place with a raw bar and actually some of the best seafood I have had in the Boston area. Even though my date had reservations we had a few minute wait but we gladly sat at the bar. This was a…

Nami Spa
Neighborhood: South End

12 Clarendon St
Boston, MA 02118

Hana T. writes: IMHO,  What's missing here are:

-  Some more artwork, that's proportional to the wall.  Not little image, big wall.

-  Have some unity in the artwork.  Unity is a big part of Japanese philosophy.  (i.e.  If the art work is metal, keep the rest metal,…

Velvet Ribbon

1620 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

erica c. writes: What a charming addition to Washington square. Another fabulous boutique run by two female entrepreneurs Great space, great finds and varied price points--bravo ladies!

Record Exchange

256 Washington St
Salem, MA 01970

Andrea A. writes: hands down, this is the BEST record store in massachusetts. no matter what genre you're a fan of, the record exchange keeps their spacious store well-stocked with vinyl records at super reasonable prices.

now, this isn't your typical dingy dusty…

Quad Bikes

Corner of Shepard and Walker Sts
Shepard St at Walker St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Emma D. writes: I just bought a refurbished bike and accessories here.  Although I agree that the hours are a bit inconvenient, it made me feel good to buy at the local place.  Plus everyone was helpful and made sure I got a bike that would serve me well in my…

KO Prime
Neighborhood: Downtown

90 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02108

Ligaya T. writes: Despite the gratuitous use of all things animal: cowhide upholstery, leather places mats, antler fixtures and slabs of juicy steak, I almost enjoyed this place enough to defend it. "Maybe they're just trying to use all parts of the beast?" Right.…

All Seasons Table

64 Pleasant St
Malden, MA 02148

Liz D. writes: The Blockbuster in Malden was the only one left in this post-apocalyptic world that had an Xbox 360 bundle pack for myself and ma' boo, so we made the journey out here.  I needed to get my Viva Pinata swerve 'awn!

Craving some Azn foodstuffs we headed…

The Cheese Shop of Wellesley

61 Central St
Wellesley, MA 02482

Devon M. writes: I HAVE A CHEESE PROBLEM!  This is the absolute best cheese shop in the world in my book.  My only complaint?  It's in Wellesley and there are Wellesley people there, which can equal an uppity visit.  Am I uppity?  Hell yeah, but I am nice about it,…

Ula Cafe
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

284 Amory St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Alex R. writes: Hey, you know that guy Brian who thinks this place is pretentious?   I've met him.  That guy sucks.  "Look at me, I'm so unpretentious, woo"...you know what that is?  That's what poor people say to explain why they're eating out of a garbage can.  …

CODA
Neighborhood: Back Bay

329 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Daniel S. writes: Wow.  A place like this was incredibly hard to find in Boston.  And I walked past it every day for a good six months before I ever went in.  Woops.

CODA is not necessarily a five-star restaurant.  It's not perfection in terms of decor, service, or…

City of Somerville

Route 28/I-93
Somerville, MA 02143

Emily M. writes: It was my first home in the Boston area.
Sadly, it will not be my last.

It has my favorite square, Davis; it has my favorite bank, Central Bank; my favorite pub, Joe Sent Me and the best Farmer's Market in the parking lot next to the post office in…

On Your Feet Project

Boston, MA 02145

Ligaya T. writes: Admittedly, sometimes we need a fire under our asses to get up and do the things we want to do, be the people we want to be. OYFP is a match for all young profs that want to "do good" but are commitment 'tarded fools and/or don't want to get deep in…

Marco
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

253 Hanover St
Boston, MA 02113

Mark B. writes: Out for our third night of 2006 restaurant Week we went to Marco. We had been for our first visit back in May for our anniversary. That visit made us want to see what Marco would do with a Restaurant Week menu. I love this tiny little place. There…

Dorfman Jewelers
Neighborhood: Back Bay

24 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Caroline A. writes: I have to say that Dorfman's is my favorite jeweler in Boston.  A family business for many many years, the gem stones are exceptional quality and the staff is welcoming and only a little pretentious ;)  

I love visiting jewelry stores because I've…

Butcher Boy Meat Market

1077 Osgood St
North Andover, MA 01845

Jeffrey H. writes: Probably one of the best places in Massachusetts to buy meat. My family has been coming here since Butcher Boy was a little yellow farmer's stand and slaughter shack or whatever the hell my mother dragged us to.

*Cracks a car window in the Chevy for…

Truly Jorg's Patisserie

514 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02228

Jennifer S. writes: Brownies, and cookies, and cakes Oh My!!!  By far the cutest bakery I've ever been to.  I walked in, saw the cherry red paint and the cake pan trim and was hooked even before I had bitten into my first pastry.  Excellent selection of gourmet desserts…

Thai Thani Restaurant

481 Washington St
Norwood, MA 02062

Aditya V. writes: I am suprised no one from Norwood has ever written a review for this smalland fine Thai place. Very Friendlly Staff with excellent service. I work down teh street in Westwood so very convininet for takeouts or sitin. The seating is very limited so…

Appleton Street Laundromat
Neighborhood: South End

9 Appleton St
Boston, MA 02116

Tarah H. writes: Appleton Laundry, you're the one,
You make laundry lots of fun,
Appleton Laundry, I'm awfully fond of you;

Woo woo be doo

Appleton Laundry, oh so clean,
Machines that work, and employees never mean!
Appleton Laundry, you're the very best, it's true!

Doo doo…

Habit
Neighborhood: South Boston

703 East Broadway
South Boston, MA 02228

Brian B. writes: Very cool and up-to-date men's [and women's] line, which I hope they keep [most boutiques are dropping their men's lines].  Think fashionable, casual clothes that aren't trendy.  A number of items have become my staples.  Also, think inexpensive.…

Lucy Parsons Center

549 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Dan P. writes: This is a book store for all kinds of people: Anarchists, Socialists, Communists, Liberals, Progressives, etc. Obviously left wing. REALLY great selection and great depth of content.

Also have punk shows now and then, collectively run and owned. No…

New Jumbo Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

5-9 Hudson St
Boston, MA 02111

arete j. writes: I had a horrible dream this morning that someone threw a dead fish at me while in my bed. I, suddenly, woke up freaked out like a little girl and thought I saw the dead fish laying there.I looked twice trying to clear away this vividness, but I'm…

C.O. Bigelow
Neighborhood: Back Bay

100 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Deepa C. writes: i had never even heard of this store until last night, when a co-worker wanted to stop by to look for Knotty Girl shampoo (they didn't have it).

First of all, the store itself is laid out wonderfully. High ceilings, little old fashioned touches here…

Anthony Pino Salon
Neighborhood: Back Bay

299 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: Compliments on beauty and style are most appreciated coming from a beautiful woman. Not one or two, but THREE gorgeous gals remarked on my haircut from Damaris. She's got skillz with the scissors, a great attitude and personality and the hottest shoe…

Buddy Dog Humane Society

151 Boston Post Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776

Matthew A. writes: A very nice no kill sheter that has a strong volunteer and community base. I went last year to look at dogs. Very helpful and friendly staff. I like their website. buddydoghs.org

Mario's Italian Restaurant

1733 Massachusetts Ave
Lexington, MA 02420

Melissa M. writes: Yes, Mario, I love you and your food.  I love your 1974 ambiance with the old school pepsi light decor.  I love your red and white checkered tops.  I like the 15 year old sweet high school kids that work here.  Mario has not changed with the times,…

Choco Choco House
Neighborhood: South End

83 Pembroke Street
Boston, MA 02118

Scott L. writes: This is why you move from the 'Burbs to the South End

This is a small posh city chocolate shop which creates bite-sized chocolate works of art.  It puts Godiva to shame and probably costs about the same.  But you get so much more.

It makes little…