The International
Neighborhood: Financial District

184 High Street
Boston, MA 02228

Lynda B. writes: Is this place still open? It was dark, and locked up on Saturday night. It used to be good!

Sibling Rivarly
Neighborhood: South End

525 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02110

Marco m. writes: I ate the only once, it is a new restaurant in the South End and I loved it. It is big, modern and makes you feel like you are in New York.
The food is really good. You have the menus of both brothers chefs to chose from, and believe me it was…

Davio's
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

5 Cambridge Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02142

Alex G. writes: Good place to grab a bite and a drink on a nice afternoon or after work. I haven't had much more than the apps but they were fresh and good. Not a huge selection in the way of beer or wine, but they usually have the seasonal Sam. The bar inside has a…

Rosie's Bakery

55 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

David K. writes: Decent bakery with comfy chairs.  It's unfortunate Rosie's isn't open late enough for an after-dinner snack.  They'd be a lot cooler.  We got a flourless chocolate cake here for Tara's birthday, and it was amazingly rich (for anyone who thinks…

Bakey's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Financial District

45 Broad St
Boston, MA 02109

Jamie H. writes: Straight to the point and no nonsense here.  Big sandwiches at this nice lunch spot.  A little known secret is they are open in the evening.  So if you're looking for a quiet place to grab a drink and maybe some food this is definitely a good spot.…

Paris Model Nail

373 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

vicky g. writes: DO NOT GO THERE! the place has been around for many years...and so are their instruments, everything is very old.. including nail polish, everyone is always rushing and not pleasant... many better places around

Ruggiero's Market
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

3345 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Kirs P. writes: Here is why Ruggiero's is awesome:  February 2008, freakin' freezing out, icy, and snowing, out of wine/booze.  I make a phone call and less than an hour later the following shows up on my doorstep:

1 six pack of El Presidente;
1 six back of Magners;…

Kitty O'Shea's
Neighborhood: Financial District

131 State St
Boston, MA 02109

Melissa L. writes: Just got back from apartment searching & looking for a place to eat at 9:30 pm -- all alone so hoping to find something with people in it, but not so many that I'll look out of place sitting by myself up at the bar --- I wandered in here. I'm giving…

Ames Plow Tavern

9 Commercial Street
Boston, MA 02228

Brian D. writes: If you happen to be shit out of luck and stuck in Faneuil Hall for any reason, Christmas shopping, lost, wife shopping with her scary aunts, lost, drunk already. lost. Do not fret - there is one place to go -go downstairs into the dankest bar in…

on the edge

Boston, MA 02228

Jen R. writes: Great cuttlery store.  They have a huge selection of pocket knives, carving knives, hunting knives, etc.  I have bought my husband a couple of expensive pocket knives that we have basically beat up,  dropped, etc. and they have held up just great.…

Museum of Fine Arts Store

Avenue of the Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02228

Jen R. writes: Great gift store.  Lots of art- paintings, jewelry, kid stuff in the back, glass dishes, etc.   The quality is very good and prices are amazingly cheap.

Value 2000
Neighborhood: Downtown

507 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111

Jen R. writes: If you are a tourist here, and you want cheap t-shirts that last, definitely check out this store.

Trattoria Ottimo

184 High St Lowr
Boston, MA 02110

Kabir H. writes: Dearest Ottimo,
You raise the bar for average on every level! I can't think of a single thing worth that fourth star, but it doesn't mean I don't love you. Totally platonic... you understand. Once a week, I attend your circus of humdrum mediocrity,…

Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Hyde Park

683V W Parkway
West Roxbury, MA 02132

Kel F. writes: I always get really, really siked to go to Bertuccis. I have no idea why. I always get something different but usually after 5 bites it just all tastes the same and I get bored of it. The bread should be a meal and the mozzarella frittas are…

Villa Francesca
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

150 Richmond Street
Boston, MA 02109

Daniel S. writes: Ah, Villa Francesca.  So cozy and inviting.  While visiting Boston (I do that now, I VISIT Boston) I ducked in here to kill some time and wondered why I had never bothered to review it before.

It's probably because I once cried while watching a soccer…

Jasmine & Kendall Lounge
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

1 Kendall Sq
Cambridge, MA 02139

Sandra C. writes: Good Thai restaurant in the middle of 1 Kendall Square.  Service was slow, but the Pad Thai was pretty good.

Boston Pewter Company

1 S Market St Ste 5
Boston, MA 02109

Mina I. writes: I have bought a few scrimshaw pieces here for my dad..  he is very into nautical history and they sell stuff hand crafted by a local man in Mass.  The last thing I got was a scrimshaw & metal cork screw/bottle opener - the scrimshaw scene was of a…

J.J. Donovan's

27 Clinton Street
Boston, MA 02109

George K. writes: Cheapest beer in Fanieul Hall, really local-type place, but good atmosphere.

Gusto Trattoria
Neighborhood: Roslindale Village, Roslindale

4174 Washington St
Roslindale, MA 02131

Marco m. writes: Gusto has been one of the best restaurant in Roslindale until many more fancy ones opened in the past years, making the area a great place where to eat. Gusto is northern Italian style food and it is definetly the priciest on the area. Try their…

Centro
Neighborhood: Central Square

720 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Anna f. writes: Located in Cambridges Central Square, Centro is a chic and intimate little  trattoria s. The menue changes often but the theme is rustic regional Italian fare along with an all-Italian wine list. Best Dish? Gnocchi.

Supino's Restaurant

250 Newbury St
Danvers, MA 01923

steve c. writes: Supino's is GREAT, great food and an awesome atmosphere.  There are TV's everywhere and they would be more then happy to change the channel for you if you want.  It's family owned so the vibes are always welcoming.  The food is the best on the North…

Dom's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

10 Bartlett Pl
Boston, MA 02113

Chick P. writes: Two split-level small dining rooms with five white table-clothed tables each. Friendly service from a young italian-american lady. Our table ordered an appetizer "crustini'' which was like bruchetta only with capers and olives as well. It was decent.…

Newbury Comics

5 Guest St
Brighton, MA 02135

Brenden L. writes: This place has shifted from being just a record and music store to a much more diverse and more fun shopping experience.  Along with the CD's the store now has a wide selection of DVD's, shirts, accessories, posters, action figures, and more.  This…

Bravo

465 Huntington Avenue
Inside The Museum Of Fine Arts
Boston, MA 02116

Deepa C. writes: Didn't come here to eat, but rented out the space for a memorial service.  

The good:
Wonderful, wonderful space. Classy, elegant and good for what we needed to do. Ambiance up the wazoo.
Convenient location with parking. It was easy having an event in…

Yangtze River Restaurant

25 Depot Sq
Lexington, MA 02421

Holly S. writes: A standard fare dinner buffet - nothing in the way of extraordinary offerings although slightly out of the norm to find places that have a buffet dinner in the area - and good service (attentive but not to the point of hovering, restocking even on…

Talbots the Inc
Neighborhood: Back Bay

500 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Dawn E. writes: Okay.  I think the nicest people in the world work at Talbots.

Seriously, do they have like some awesome pre-screening where they put these people in a room with puppies and babies and see how they react before hiring them?

I looked like trash when I…

Talbots
Neighborhood: Downtown

25 School St
Boston, MA 02108

crystal w. writes: I like this store better than the one on Boylston, though it's not as large.  This store seems to have a better selection in the various sizes (maybe because it sees less customers??), at least in my experience.  Either way it's still quality…

Dental Services PC
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1695 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Katie S. writes: I had an appointment with Dr. Beus today at 3:00. It's now 7:45, and I'm still numb from the novocaine.

Who cares if total strangers were pointing and laughing at me on the train ride home due to my inability to swallow my saliva?

Three shots of…

Merchant's Row Marketplace

2053 Washington Street
Hanover, MA 02340

Heidi M. writes: Merchant's Row Marketplace is a little on the expensive side but they have some really unique stores. The clothing there is like nothing you can get anywhere else. There is also a bridal store upstairs which has some great dresses. EVen a good place…

Longfellow Sports Club

203 Oak St
Natick, MA 01760

Shannon B. writes: BEST OF ALL? There are RACQUETBALL COURTS!!!! YES!!!

Ajanta
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT, East Cambridge

145 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02238

So S. writes: My Indian friend brought me to this great little Southern Indian restaurant.  I have to say its one of my favorites especially when it comes to good cheap Indian buffet.    Apparently, serves some kind of specially prepared blessed meat (for Muslims…

Coffee Corner Cafe

1180 Walnut Street
Newton Highlands, MA 02468

Tara T. writes: Awesome smoothies and they will make substitutions if you ask. I also had a cookie once, it was good to. Despite it's smallness it has a lot of charm and is a nice place to chill out at the windo and drink your smoothie while watching people go by.

Art Street

83 Church Street
Newton, MA 02456

Jessica R. writes: Art Street is an group  of performers, artists, musicians, businessmen and others  that works to introduce the arts into daily life.  They sponser events like the annual "Chalk one up for the arts" where people come out and create art in the streets.

Diesel Cambridge

30 Jfk St Ofc
Cambridge, MA 02138

A S. writes: Great jeans and cute tops/jackets - but if you know fashion you already know this! Staff here are nicer than the other location!

(ITS APPARENTLY NOW CLOSED...)

Organic Furniture Cellar

263 Pearl Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

Jessica R. writes: From the mural outside to the unique vintage wares inside it is hard not to love the Organic Furniture Cellar.  It's not open in the Summer and during the rest of the year it is only open on Saturdays 9-5pm.  But the selection and atmosphere make it…

Pinckney Nail Salon
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

91 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Jen R. writes: I like this nail salon more most.  I like that its tucked away downstairs.  It always has felt more spacious to me than some.  The girls who do your nails (like most salons iIhave been to) range from fair to excellent.   If you ask for…

Dr. Stephen Heller, MD

41 Mall Road
Lahey GI Clinic
Burlington, MA 01805

Heather H. writes: young, smart, and kind.  the kind of doctor you want if they're going to be poking you in embaressing areas of your body.

The Tap

17 Union St
Boston, MA 02108

Derek K. writes: I'm typically not one to hang out anywhere near Faneuil Hall but occasionally it does happen - a few weeks back myself and about 20 acquaintances somehow wound up here on a Saturday night.

The place is basically a well worn pub with good, loud live…