Meritage
Neighborhood: Waterfront

70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Jen J. writes: 5 stars!  Meritage was absolutely amazing.  This place had it all --- excellent service, delicious food, creative presentation, good ambiance, beautiful view.

My girlfriends and I weren't expecting too much after a disappointing start to restaurant…

Boston Common

bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles and Boylston Streets
Boston, MA 02139

Keane L. writes: When I'm feeling down and listless, I think back to a pleasant memory...

I spent my first day in Boston hiking around the city, from Back Bay Fens up to the North End and through all the nooks and alleys of downtown. Bogged by the relentlessly muggy…

Tasty Gourmet

321 Boston Ave
Medford, MA 02155

Em P. writes: The angus roast beef sandwich is awesome, as was the Turkey Bravo.  Make sure you aren't in a hurry because your sandwich is made with care. This is one of those old-school places where they will make WHATEVER you want.  I went in and asked for a…

Sessa's Italian Grocery Store
Neighborhood: Davis Square

414 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143

Kasra G. writes: Fantastic place, just the sort of business you dream of having locally. So when I moved to Davis and walked into Sessa's for the first time, my grin must have made me look like I'd smoked a massive one. That plus the impossible amount of mortadella,…

Truly Yogurt

35 Grove Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

Lindsey B. writes: For you JP Licks addicts, here's a place to get frozen yogurt and ice cream for less $. Truly's has yummy yummy yogurt, nice selection of flavors and reasonable prices. Although they are a bit of a hike out in Wellesley, they certainly satisfy my…

Wilson's Diner

507 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02454

Christopher M. writes: Wilsons is your quintessential train car diner.  The fare is simple, dirty cheap and absolutely yummy.  The service is quick and friendly.  The atmosphere is, well, it's a Worcester Lunch Car - 'nuff said.

So if you're looking for anything other than…

Green Street Grill
Neighborhood: Central Square

280 Green St
Cambridge, MA 02238

Annie P. writes: 4/2/07- Monday
Joe's gone. BOO.

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G.S.G deserves many hollers. Easily one of my favorite bars.
The first time I went in there was on a sunny afternoon in the wind…

Putnam Pantry

General Israel Putnam Highway - US Route 1
Danvers, MA 01923

Jeffrey H. writes: OhMahGah CANDY!

OhMahWurd ICE CREAM SMORAGASBOARD!

I may have come here with my childhood baseball team, but I left here with a smile and a stomach ache.

*They do birthday parties. I turn 24 in May. Just sayin'*

Green Tea Restaurant

24 Elliot St
Newton, MA 02461

Steven D. writes: If you're a Super-Sushi fan get out your pocket calenders, blackberry or whatever other device you use to coordinate your hectic schedule and BOOK an evening at Green Tea!  As a Super-Sushi fan myself,  you will not find a fresher more beautiful…

Twin DO-Nuts
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

501 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134

Ligaya T. writes: Echooo, echoo, echo. One might seriously consider moving to this neighborhood so your tummy could be greeted with their killer breakfast sandwiches and honey dipped donuts. Though I have to say, those things ain't honey dipped. But it's no high…

Boston Tea Stop
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

54 JFK STREET
Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: My word, this stuff is good! Taro milk tea with pearls just like they used to make it in my mammy's home country of Taiwan. Not too sweet, wonderfully creamy, soft but firm centered boba, and THE MELT ON TOPS. Yes, folks. For the first time in this…

Midway Cafe
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

3496 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ligaya T. writes: A killer dive bar that embraces the grunge, but washes its hands. We'll look past the misnomer. Wicked nice bartenders. Thanks for the shot, Dickey! And a chill place to have a brew to yourself and a buddy on a Monday or Tuesday. The collage art here…

Minuteman Bikeway

110 South Rd
Bedford, MA 01730

Erica S. writes: We're lucky to have a gem like the Minuteman Bikeway in our 'hood. Sure, it could be longer. Sure, it could be wider. Sure, we could ban the rollerbladers and their enormous strides. But honestly, it's pretty damn awesome.

Especially in the summer,…

Three Amigos Mexican Restaurant

125 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180

Chloe D. writes: Now, I've never been to Mexico but as far as Mexican related food goes, this place is muy bueno. Aside from kitchen speak, that's the extent of my knowledge of the Spanish language.

All sorts of random Mexican decor scattered haphazardly around the…

Pandemonium Books & Games
Neighborhood: Central Square

4 Pleasant Street
Central Square
Cambridge, MA 02139

Garth S. writes: Pandemonium carries an eye-popping selection of new and used sci-fi and fantasy books.  Whether it's the latest Jack McDevitt, a vintage Ray Bradbury, or a Tolkein special edition, you're sure to find it at Pandemonium.  They also have the best…

Brookline Liquor Mart
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1354 Commonwealth Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Dave M. writes: Do you have a love of French wine, but get furiously annoyed every time you go to a store and find it inundated with a pathetic selection, and way too many mediocre CA wines?  Well, then BLM is for you.  They have one of the best selections of French…

The Cellar
Neighborhood: Central Square

991 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Russ S. writes: My first visit to the Cellar was for a friend's birthday. Ashley R. on yelp, to be honest. You should check out her reviews. I think normally I would have passed over the Cellar for the rest of my life had she not picked it for her birthday…

Athan's Bakery

1621 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445

Lauren B. writes: BEST of Boston.  Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......

My mother discovered Athans a couple of years ago and brought home a lemon honey loaf and some baklava.  Immediately, my family was obsessed which has led to many visits for their honey cakes, cookies, Greek…

Trader Joes
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1309 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445

Francesca R. writes: Yeah yeah - the food is healthy, diverse, affordable, and delicious.  The free sample booth is fun and a nice little treat.  The staff are adorable and helpful.

But I think we all know the real reason I love this place - booze, baby.  They have an…

Simons Imax Theater
Neighborhood: Waterfront

1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02111

Ligaya T. writes: It's places like this where I sit alongside four year olds, grinning in our  matching yellow 3D glasses squealing with glee as a thousand little scintillating fishies cut through the water leaping out at us (and whales and dolphins too!) that make me…

Verna's Donut Shop
Neighborhood: North Cambridge

2344 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Bree H. writes: I am not a donut person. Or, at least I didn't think I was. Apparently I'm just not a crappy donut person, because sweet jeebus I could eat a Verna's donut every damn day. I used to live half a block away. Every morning the smell of freshly baked…

Hong Kong Eatery
Neighborhood: Chinatown

79 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02111

Atrebor B. writes: Authentic HK style cuisine but much cleaner and in bigger portions than what you would actually get in Hong Kong. I am a huge fan of this place, the food is fresh and tastes delicious with plenty of options from wonton noodles to sizzling clay pots.…

JP Licks
Neighborhood: Back Bay

352 Newbury Street
Suite 2
Boston, MA 02115

Jeffrey H. writes: I wanna li-li-li-lick you from your scoop to your cone,
And I wanna move from the hand down, to the down to the, to the throat.
I wanna ah-ah, you make it so good I don't wanna leave.
But you got to kn-kn-kn-know you're my fan-ta-sy!

Ya know, when it's…

Cuchi Cuchi
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

795 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Eli G. writes: Food: check. Atmosphere: check. Drinks: check. I'm just upset that I slept on Cuchi Cuchi for so long. It's pretty much the perfect spot to start off your weekend night or just to relax on a week night. I went here on Saturday at 9:30 and it was…

Sabur Restaurant
Neighborhood: Teele Square

212 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02155

Billie M. writes: There are so many things that I adore about Sabur.  I even think that once, after many drinks, I made up a song about it.   Fortunately for everyone, it has slipped from my memory, as I have a horrible voice.

First off, Sabur is one of the most…

Salumeria Italiana
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

151 Richmond St
Boston, MA 02109

Kristen S. writes: That's it. This is the only place I will ever go for coldcuts ever again. They have an amazing selection,excellent quality, and best of all the people who work there, on top of being friendly and helpful, actually know what they're doing. If you…

Chez Henri
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1 Shepard St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Damien S. writes: Your treasure, my trash. But when Mo N., Steve N., Lala L., Kathleen M. and Rebecca C. say "Eat the cuban at Chez Henri," I take note.

Everything is pretty in the dark, so comments on the decor can be thrown out the window. The bar that holds the menu…

Addis Red Sea
Neighborhood: South End

544 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116

Sean L. writes: Before checking this place out, I admit I was very skeptical.  Ethiopian food?  I couldn't imagine what it would be like.  Much to my surprise, however, this place was fantastic.  You don't have utensils, instead they lay a large pancake like item on…

ZuZu
Neighborhood: Central Square

474 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Hana T. writes: I lost my falafel cherry here.  It was bad.  Bad bad experience.  
Late weekday afternoon, no one is around much.

Oh!  A quicky lunch?
Wrong!

Falafel- good, hot, and tasty?
Nope!

Falafel- long, dark, weird, and dry?
Yes!

A music venue- ZuZu is cool
But…

Bukowski Tavern
Neighborhood: Back Bay

50 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02115

Melissa A. writes: I don't know what a professional drinker is. Maybe someone who gets paid to do it? So I have no idea what everyone is talking about. I don't know why people call this a dive. In fact, I don't really know what a dive is. Something tells me a dive is…

Anthem
Neighborhood: Downtown

138 Portland St
Boston, MA 02114

Shayan S. writes: First of all, I'd like to say thanks to Eli G. It was my last night in Boston, and he told me where to go. As far as closure is concerned... I really couldn't have landed with better. Cheers, mate.

Anthem is AWESOME. RADICAL. BEAUTIFUL. ORGASMIC.

I…

Jim's Deli & Restaurant

371 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Melissa M. writes: Diner Alert!  Woo woo woo woo woo (those are sirens going off alerting you to the fact that Jim's Deli is the place to go).  Go here at night for burgers, turkey dinner, meatloaf.  You will see some happy diners as well as happy workers.  I take my…

Bright Town Cleaners

339 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Sam S. writes: What an amazing place!

Dry cleaning A+++. One time they dry cleaned one of my shirts with gum in the pocket, and i thought the shirt was ruined but they fixed it for free.

Tailoring A+++. i have a few pairs of jeans that i LOVE but they are…

Christine's Day Spa

65 Willard St
Quincy, MA 02169

Jessika D. writes: Great atmosphere, service, prices etc... I was very happy with my facial and I plan on going back.  I'm also going to try out their fitness classes!  I highly recommend it.  All of the other reviews below are accurate and I agree!

Great Scott
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1222 Commonwealth Avenue
Allston, MA 02134

Chloe D. writes: two words...HOT LUNCH.
Sounds filthy, doesn't it?
The first Saturday of every month here is dedicated to gay night. Liz D. and I wound up here because we knew Hearthrob was going to be there and that is ALWAYS a good time. There was also a French or…

Flour Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: South End

1595 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118

Jeffrey H. writes: Ever eaten a sandwich so fast you forgot to breathe?

I had their fantastic fresh mozzarella, basil pesto & tomato sandwich and let me tell you - I literally inhaled that thing into my gullet.

The basil pesto was flavorful without overpowering while…

Fugakyu
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1280 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446

Tom E. writes: Feels too 'ROUTE 1: SAUGUS' for me.

Know what I mean?

...parking attendants, pager-buzzers for your wait, novelty sushi boats, carp pond, big screen TV, girls dressed as geishas and a 5 minute wait to get 'confirmation' to be allowed to move to…

The Paramount
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

44 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Bree H. writes: I've really only experienced the Paramount two ways: as an excessively hungover weekend breakfast hunter, and as a very-soon-to-be-single dinner date.

Regarding breakfast - Every time I go I say I'm going to branch out and try one of the really tasty…