Mediterraneo
Neighborhood: Downtown

426 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108

Dan G. writes: I had a gyro from here and it was really good. the man is pretty hott too.
Its hard to explain where it is, but its literally a hole in the wall of Filenes outside. Its very clean looking and very quick and convenient.

Rancatore's Ice Cream

283 Belmont Street
Belmont, MA 02478

Naomi U. writes: The ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt are all wonderful:  
even consistency, inventive flavors, and great presentation.

The people who work there are friendly and know about the product...they are also thoughtful about the way they serve it to you!…

The Square Cafe

150 North St
Hingham, MA 02018

Ashley M. writes: I think this is THE place to eat on the South Shore.  As good as any Boston New American restaurant. It is sort of adorably crowded in decor. Reservations are a must. The menu changes, so check it out online. Its the kind of place I would love a guy…

Thoreau Club of Concord

275 Forest Ridge Rd
Concord, MA 01742

Carrie E. writes: I recently joined the Thoreau Club and I'm so glad I did!
This isn't like other clubs I've belonged to in the past, no mug shot ID card, the staff at the front desk actually knows your name as you walk in, imagine that!
It's the little things like…

Gliese 581 c

Boston, MA 02228

Liam B. writes: What a find, Stephen Udry. I hope you win the Nobel prize for awesomeness! This place is so much better than that stupid and ridiculously hot Gliese 581 b planet.  Not only does 581 c have an atmosphere similar to our own planet, but like the last…

Guidos

13 Belmont St
Cambridge, MA 02138

matt o. writes: The new sign and windows make this place look less like the Guido's I grew up looking at. Great lunch specials and its been awhile since I've been in but they have or had a fenway style urinal troff.  Great sausage sub, and I believe they still have…

Dr. Ranella Hirsch, MD

777 Concord Ave
Suite 206
Cambridge, MA 02138

Jennifer E. writes: Dr. Hirsch is a dermatologist with the most well-run medical practice I have encountered.  Yesterday, when I went in for a follow-up visit, I was in and out in less than 15 minutes!

When I called for an initial appointment, her friendly receptionist…

Benny Ho Fine Fitting and Tailoring
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1405B Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

Kristin S. writes: After finally finding the (*almost*) perfect pair of jeans I needed about 4 inches taken off of them.  (Short girls wear jeans too you know!)  I really wanted to take them to someone who I could trust, because you don't trust designer jeans with just…

Tartufo at the Brickyard

90 Sherman St
Cambridge, MA 02140

Beth M. writes: I think Tartufo might have  closed....what  a shame.  It was really yummy.
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Tartufo is a hidden gem--you can barely find any info about it online.  The only reason I found it was because my husband and I get take out from time to time at…

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Neighborhood: Dorchester

100 Willim T Mrrssy Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02125

Lady Fang Y. writes: If you love a diverse campus, small classes and an ocean view from your classroom. Here you go! The business and nursing programs are difficult, but there is ALWAYS someone you can talk to.

I'm not a big fan of the one-stop, especially that blonde…

Best Friends Pet Resort & Salon

150 Boston Post Rd
Sudbury, MA 01776

Tiffany D. writes: What a great friendly place! I take my boyfriend's dogs to get groomed here and they do a superb job and they offer lots of other cute choices from whitening to pedicures, etc.. etc.. :) Very friendly staff and worth the money (it's pricier than…

Subway

71- 72 Union Sq
Somerville, MA 02144

Devon M. writes: YUM!  We now live a block away from Subway.  We sent Jeremy on a Subway run after a very long day of moving a literal ton of stuff, and my veggie sub was perfect, even though I wasn't there to be picky about what I wanted on it.  The bread was…

Jamie's Pub

360 Gannett Rd
Scituate, MA 02066

Dex L. writes: This place is a local gem.  Good prices, Great food (especially the daily specials) and they never cheat you when you order a drink. A bit crowded at dinner sometimes but for good reason.

La Hacienda

46 Medford St
Somerville, MA 02143

Cara P. writes: I like to think of this place as somewhere present day Archi Bunker  would go to get away from Edith.  Mainly because you can't see in and can't see out and you just become another one of the crowd upon entrance. Kind of like "where everybody knows…

Trattoria San Pietro

376 Washington St
Norwell, MA 02061

Ashley M. writes: Finding fabulous food on the South Shore can be a bit of a challenge. So the wine list is a little short, and the interior decorating is iffy. However, it has all the beautiful large windows, and the glass of cabernet sauvignon I had was very good.…

Coffee Central

Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114

Andrew T. writes: This coffee shop *could* be really really shitty since it's in MGH and is really convenient, but it's not. Some even go as far to say that the hospital is a loss leader for Coffee Central.

Open 24 hours. Solid coffee. They have an espresso machine too…

Wagamama

Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market Building
Boston, MA 02109

Ligaya T. writes: Yet another fusion restaurant. Oh, but wait! It's British! And that makes it much cooler. NOT. So what if they stole spice from India? The food is going through a serious identity crisis. The bloody chefs are all, "How many Asian languages can you…

Intrigue Cafe
Neighborhood: Waterfront

70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Tom E. writes: 234 years after some Americans threw my tea in the harbour and now they're serving it up to me, an Englishman, in the very spot - ironic... but also very pleasurable. In fact, it was one of the best afternoon teas on offer in Boston right now. And…

Beauty Spa
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1766 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Katie H. writes: So here's how it is. I've been sportin' some serious Henry Warnimont  eyebrows for the past few weeks. I didn't want to wax them myself as I had done about a month ago, since I didn't wax in any sort of arch. My eyebrows were scarily similar to Bert…

Gerard Turkey Farms

449 Water St
Framingham, MA 01701

Shaina G. writes: Where do police details go for lunch?  Gerard's Turkey Farm, of course!  Gerard's is a quaint family run business located on bustling Water St in Framingham.  There are no Turkey's running around out back, but there is plenty of turkey prepared for…

Harvard Faculty Club
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

20 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Flora H. writes: DELICIOUS and wonderful Sunday brunch. The waffles are fabulous, and you can add butter, syrup, whipped cream, and anything else your heart desires! Eggs benedict there is amazing. Salad selection beautiful. I am not a member, but I know people who…

Wai Wai Restaurant
Neighborhood: Chinatown

26 Oxford St
Boston, MA 02111

Al N. writes: I had written a review over a year ago using the old name, "Wai Wai Ice Cream Shoppe," but it's time to update.

Yes, it's a dump. Zero atmosphere, minimal service, and questionable plumbing. But once you've tried the roast duck, crispy pork,…

Dr. Geoffrey Davis DMD
Neighborhood: Back Bay

581 Boylston St
Ste 401
Boston, MA 02116

Mary H. writes: Geoffrey Davis and his staff is by far the best in the city of Boston.  Very personable, professional and perfect at what they do.  I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pearly whites.  You shouldn't either.

Go now and do what all the beautiful people…

VietGrill

645 Washington Street
Canton, MA 02021

Dawn E. writes: The little guy that owns this place is the cutest guy ever.   There first time I ever went in I forgot my wallet and I was going to go to the ATM but he was like "OOOOooh... don't worry about it!  You pay next time!"  And I did.  I gladly went back…

WBZ Newsradio 1030
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1170 Soldiers Field Rd
Allston, MA 02134

Matthew A. writes: I have been listening to this AM standard for a long time. It is one of 2 AM presets in my car and I really find the traffic on the 3's accurate and useful for my daily commute.
As I am a news junkie, I enjoy this station as it has breaking news as…

Freedman Jewelers
Neighborhood: Downtown

333 Washington St
Ste 408
Boston, MA 02108

Leif H. writes: Freedman Jewelers offers an excellent product with the best service I have found in Boston.  There staff is very knowledgeable about the products they are selling and extremeley attentive to your needs.  This winning combination of quality product…

Stone Hearth Pizza

974 Great Plain Ave
Needham, MA 02492

Alinna C. writes: Great addition to the relatively scant selection of good lunch places to go in the lovely town of Needham.  The decor is vibrant and modern, and the space was nice and open.  It was relatively quiet when I got there for lunch with a coworker, but I…

Old South Meeting House
Neighborhood: Downtown

310 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108

Aretha W. writes: This is the gorgeous church thing on washington st, near downtown crossing. The sound here is fantastic, the location is fantastic, the lighting is beautiful. I had the opportunity to sing here last week and I felt, due to the acoustics, it was one…

Chill Out First Class Cab

Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: If I were screaming with the pains of imminent labor I'd demand my man hold my hand and call Al at Chill Out. That's how much I trust this him. Contrary to the name, this guy can hustle. He runs his own company so calls go straight to his cell phone,…

New Alliance Audio Productions

110 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02139

z z. writes: New Alliance has moved along with Wonderdrug to the building down Brookline Ave. I am working on a New Alliance art print piece. You will hear more about New Alliance once the building is done being finished and it is officially open to the public.

TC Lando's Sub & Pizzeria of Acton

297 Main St
Acton, MA 01720

Jen and Tim S. writes: Tim gets a steak & cheese and I get a buffalo chicken salad.  We like 'em both. Definitely get fries--they are soooo worth it.

This little store front gets packed--don't plan to eat there.  We usually call ahead with our order to slightly avoid the…

Gold's Gym

150 A St
Needham, MA 02492

Liz P. writes: I love this place. The staff are super-friendly, the equipment's good and kept in good condition, the trainers are TOP-NOTCH and the group exercise instructors are generally very energetic, fun, and inspiring. The clientele are eclecitc and…

The Lounge at the Taj Boston
Neighborhood: Back Bay

15 Arlington Street
2nd Floor of the Taj Hotel
Boston, MA 02116

Tracee D. writes: Hurrah Taj!
As a little girl my great grandmother (formally named Marie Antoinette Welch Butterfield) aka GiGi would host tea parties in her exotic room at my Grandpa's. She had knick knacks and tea sets, old framed photo's, music boxes and red satin…

Bebe Spa

1680 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Deepa C. writes: Generations from now, anthropologists will look back on our time and marvel. Women poured wax where? And they ripped out the hair where? Why? They will wonder what could drive us to do such a thing and why we would put up with such pain. Well, the…

The Moon

Uselessly orbiting the Earth
Boston, MA 02228

Daniel S. writes: Alex R. was just mad because in a fit of exxxtasy Kirs hollered "Take me to the moon!" but he could barely even get her off the ground.

Royal Pastry Shop

738 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02141

Mags L. writes: 4 stars for price and deliciousness.

i've been wanting to try this place since moving into the neighborhood.  i finally got the chance today and it was magnificent.  i love choux and i love whipped cream.  combine those two things in a zillion…

Starbucks Coffee

125 Summer St
Boston, MA 02228

Melly B. writes: Starbucks, you are hideously overpriced and your plain coffee tastes like old, burnt ass. You're a little pretentious with your "tall, grande, venti" thing. Still, come autumn, I find myself drawn to you like a moth to a really expensive flame. Why?…