Nine Zero
Neighborhood: Downtown

90 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

Jeremy S. writes: A toned down W-esque Hotel with better service.

The desk attendent was very friendly and went out of his way to explain all the facilities and services available. My room wasn't huge, but was quite comfortable and I really liked having a decent…

Celebrity Pizza & Dairy Bar

684 Mt Auburn St
Watertown, MA 02472

Anna S. writes: So, while at most places their soft serve machines are limited to three flavors(really two), Celebrity has 24!  For a true soft serve lover this place is heaven.  They give you a generous portion of all your favorite ice creams.  UNBELIEVEABLE.…

Parkway Veterinary Hospital
Neighborhood: West Roxbury

18 Spring St
West Roxbury, MA 02132

Beck N. writes: My sister-in-law recommended them to us when it was time to take the kittens for their first annual visit.  Everyone that works there is incredibly friendly from the folks that answer the phones to the vets themselves.  The office is very clean &…

The Dogwood Cafe
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

3712 Washington St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Quinn E. writes: Go here for brunch!!!! Maybe I shouldn't let the secret out, since there's almost never a line when I go for brunch (in contrast to so many places in JP) but I can't keep it to myself anymore. The breakfast pizza is absolutely my favorite breakfast…

Les Zygomates
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston, Leather District

129 South St
Boston, MA 02111

Bill K. writes: Les Zygomates has wine tastings every Tuesday.  I went last night with some friends for a tasting that included some raw bar appetizers.  The food that we had was fantastic and the wine was great.

Once in a while you come across a restaurant server…

Dellaria Salon

623 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Caroline A. writes: There is one person that makes this salon in my opinion - Vicki Graff on the third floor for waxing and skin care.  Not only is she the sweetest woman, but she is amazing at her job.  I went to Vicki religiously for 5 years, and have  yet to find…

Ma Soba
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

156 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

Aretha W. writes: When I wrote this review I was in the dark about sushi still. Just a couple of months ago my mouth "got it" and now I am obsessed with sushi. I have since eaten the sushi here several times and it is the best I've had so far. The emperor roll is…

Houston's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Financial District

60 State St
Boston, MA 02109

Joey M. writes: You know, this was just OK for me.

It's a typical high-end chain restaurant. They tout "unique" selections of food, which may be unique for the immediate area, but are pretty run of the mill for typical high-end chain restaurants. The prices are a…

Flann O'Brien's

1619 Tremont St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Morgan F. writes: For me, a good dive bar is about 3 things

1. cheap beer
2. weird/fun atmosphere and/or decorations
3. GAMES!

Well, Flann's kinda lost on the beer, since PBRs were like $2.50, which is waaaay more expensive tha other places in the city! Come on, we are in…

Claremont Cafe
Neighborhood: South End

535 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA 02118

Jennifer B. writes: Claremont was fantastic--best neighborhood brunch in the South End and good mediterranean for dinner. HOWEVER they have inexplicably closed and Columbus Cafe has taken over the space. Look for reviews, but it gets a tentative two thumbs down.

Viga Catering
Neighborhood: Financial District

133 Pearl Street
Boston, MA 02110

Bridget D. writes: Oh Viga! Why have you forsaken me?

I requested a Greek wrap, no onions, add sundried tomatoes.  I did not say add small black plastic tube thingy that bangs on my teeth and I have to pull out from my mouth in front of the people in my office. booooo.…

Miracle of Science Bar & Grill

321 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Tom E. writes: This place is becoming my Cheers. My 21st century Cheers.

Just like how after a long day delivering mail Cliff would head to Cheers for a beer and some banter with the gang before heading to his real home, that's where I see me and MoSBaG going...…

Animal Rescue League of Boston
Neighborhood: South End

10 Chandler St
Boston, MA 02116

Adam E. writes: About half the cats at this place were living versions of all those dumb cat-with-funny-caption pictures you see on the internet these days.  That's a good thing.  I like animals with personality.  I also like a kitten that latches onto my entire arm…

Same Old Place
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

662 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Quinn E. writes: I'm sorry, but their pizza is gross. I like how the stoned guy throws the dough in the air, but that doesn't make up for the fact that the slices are greasy and just yucky. I think they're going for NY-style but it's too thin and cardboard-y. Some of…

Julien Bar & Lounge at the Langham Hotel
Neighborhood: Financial District

250 Franklin St
Boston, MA 02110

Tom E. writes: A tale of two cities...
In London, everyone loves the Langham. It's palatial celebrity-spotting central and it's only a few blocks away from retail mecca. In Boston, the Langham is the forgotten old boy of the financial district, with 8ft thick…

Comedy Connection

245 Quincy Market Bldg
2nd Fl
Boston, MA 02109

Charles L. writes: I dunno if the spot deserves the 5 star rating...  The food sucks, the drinks suck,  the staff is ok, the room sucks and its full of massholes, BUT THERE IS NOTHING that is so cleansing as laughing your ASS off to stand up comedy for 2 straight…

DSW
Neighborhood: Downtown

385 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108

Ligaya T. writes: In my first college apartment in Medford I nailed shelves around the entire perimeter of my bedroom to hold an unreasonable collection of color-ordered shoes. I was addicted; yellow and purple Reebok pumps (who met their fate on ebay), camo…

Pat's Pizza
Neighborhood: Dorchester

2254 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester Center, MA 02124

Kay N. writes: Great prices and huge portions.  Food is always fresh.  Pizza is one of the better pies around (have yet to find a truly great pizza in the area).  The dinners and calzones are by far the best I have had from a take-out place.

PF Chang's China Bistro

8 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116

Tarah H. writes: Whooooooosh!! (that's me flying past everyone waiting around 2 hours for their table to get my take-out)

...well, I would fly past everyone if it weren't for the hoards of people standing around the bar and the dodging of servers with drink, sauce or…

The Upper Crust
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

20 Charles St
Boston, MA 02114

Amanda H. writes: Me and the BF used to go here a lot when we lived in Beacon Hill.  Actually, now that I remember, we even got Upper Crust the day we moved in.  So, I have to give at least three stars for the good memories.

I think I like this location better than the…

Java House
Neighborhood: South Boston

566 E Broadway
Boston, MA 02127

Megan M. writes: Yet another old haunt in Southie I miss, now that we live in the burbs. We went again this morning, after staying at my sister's last night, it made my morning.

I always love local coffee shops, the fresh-brewed coffee there is just a million times…

Maggiano's Little Italy
Neighborhood: Back Bay

4 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Trish F. writes: What a very Frank Sinatra Thanksgiving. He seemed to be the man of the hour along with some music from the Cole Porter songbook and a bit of Swing Time. Mom and I showed up 15 minutes early, but they gladly seated us at one of the back mafia tables…

Penang
Neighborhood: Chinatown

685 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111

ericalynn g. writes: Choose Your Own Penang Adventure:

1. Enter restaurant. You can do so with your entire party ready or tell your waiter that the rest of your group will be joining you.  If you have your entire party with you from the getgo, please skip to number "6".

2.…

New York Pizza

435 Massachusetts Ave
Roxbury, MA 02118

Ligaya T. writes: Ahhh the Italians, clever bunch aren't they?
Their cuisine offers far more permutations of tomato, cheese and semolina than I could possibly imagine! And the preparation is so simple their restaurants have likely the most ethnically diverse employees…

Thorntons Fenway Grill
Neighborhood: Fenway

100 Peterborough Street
Boston, MA 02215

amy s. writes: thornton's. you may have hair in your diet cokes more often than not, and spotty service from time to time. you may have slimy tabletops and a dearth of a/c, but you have good drunk food and great hangover fare. thornton's is a good place to go…

Boomerangs
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

716 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Ligaya T. writes: Like Yi-Hwa H and Doris K I organize my closet by color, but in retail size is definitely the way to go; fewer decisions to make if something is not my size. This place is by no means the chaos of most Salvation Army stores but expect to pay between…

Brother Jimmy's
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

10 Ware Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Jeremy S. writes: Some of my friends swear by this place, but it is not my scene.  It is a place to watch games and drink beer with your buddies. The waitresses are young and skantily clad. Feels like a college frat/sorority bar.

Bikram Yoga
Neighborhood: Chinatown

108 Lincoln St Bsmt
Boston, MA 02111

Siobhan D. writes: In search of that bodacious summer bod? Want to reduce stress and find your inner balance?

Not afraid of bending, stretching and sweating?

Bikram Yoga Boston offers a style of yoga that has recently taken the U.S. by storm. Scientifically designed by…

The Lush Lounge - Claremont Cafe

535 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Ruth P. writes: Claremont Cafe is known for its brunches and other great meals, but they also have a tiny little bar next door - the Lush Lounge which is a great place to go with a couple of friends for intimate conversation in a dark swanky place covered in…

Rouge
Neighborhood: South End

480 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02118

Anna P. writes: Overpriced - yes....but delicious. I love the warm environment and they always have some old-worldy tunes. The bbq is wonderful - and is perfect is you are a bbq kind of guy (or gal) and want to have a '"nicer" night out than say Whiskey's.

Foodie's Urban Market
Neighborhood: South End

1421 Washington St
Boston, MA 02118

Kirs P. writes: Foodie's is awesome.  It'd get five stars, but sometimes when you walk in the place smells like kitty litter.  No, I'm not joking- kitty litter, slightly used.  It's not great when the first thing you see in the store is the produce section.  But,…

La Dalat Restaurant

181 Nantasket Ave
Hull, MA 02045

Chucgiang L. writes: I've been there once before with my boyfriend and it's an amazing place.  I found the bartender to be really knowledgeable, he knew what he was serving and served in a timely manner.  The Rice Pot is really to die for!  The staff are really attentive…

The Snug

114 North St
Hingham, MA 02043

Debra L. writes: This is where we go when my mom calls me and makes me feel guilty for not having been home in a while. I trek on down to the South Shore on a Sunday morning. I go to church with Mom and Dad. There I see people that never left my home town and got…

Chef Orient Restaurant

1583 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01701

Ben J. writes: Great Japanese steak house in metro west!  I have been here several times and have never been disappointed.  The prices are very reasonable for full course dining.  I really like the steak and lobster combo.  They also offer a Shogun size, for a…

Costello's Tavern
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

723 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Adam C. writes: I just spent 3 days in a row here.  Townie Up!  CBS is really to blame, because I had march madness games I needed to watch and you need direct TV to get the individual games.  I honestly tried to go elsewhere (Jeannie Johnston) on the third day, but…

The Butcherie

428 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Orly M. writes: I've been holding back on this 100th review, and finally decided to write it about The Butcherie, my favorite grocery store in all of Boston.  This is the only place in Boston you can get delicious Israeli food.

Hit the deli counter for cold cuts and…

Boston Bowl Family Fun Center
Neighborhood: Dorchester

820 William T Morrissey Blvd
Dorchester, MA 02122

Pete S. writes: I haven't been here in forever, but this place is always worth a mention. Consider that, in Boston, at 4:30 in the morning, one cannot:

- ride the subway
- get a drink
- do laundry
- go grocery shopping anywhere outside the Fenway
- even eat at more than…

Cafe Arpeggio
Neighborhood: South Boston

398 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127

Brian B. writes: Here's the thing: my one-year old kid can scream and throw plastic forks all over the place at this bohemian/relaxed coffee and sandwich joint AND THEY STILL SMILE EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS.  You think you're the person that hates people - these people…

Niketown
Neighborhood: Back Bay

200 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Korri Leigh C. writes: I have to give this place 4 stars simply for their innovative shoe-delivery system.  You tell the salesperson what shoes you want in what size, s/he plugs it into a computer, and your shoes come down through the ceiling in a big plastic tube that…