Minute Man National Historic Park

174 Liberty St
Concord, MA 01742

Ger T. writes: About half an hour out of Boston, and so worth the visit. The park cuts through Lexington, Bedford, Lincoln, and continues most of the way to Concord, following the original retreat route of the British forces on April 19, 1775. There's a really nice…

The 1640 Hart House

51 Linebrook Rd
Ipswich, MA 01938

Jane B. writes: A quaint old home that has been turned into a restaurant and pub. The decor of the restaurant is very New England and super cozy when there is a fire going in the fire places. The menu of the restaurant is filled with traditional classics as well as…

North Street Grille
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

229 North St
Boston, MA 02113

TJ M. writes: If this place was in Cambridge it would be a 3.5 star at best, but in the North End it is an American Bistro oasis in a sea of Italian resturants.  The food is good... The beer is reasonably priced... and the help is friendly.

I like this place and…

The Melting Pot

92 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702

Tiffany D. writes: I'd say 2.5-3 stars max

I heard good things about this place and so my boyfriend & I excitedly went about a week ago. We made reservations for 9pm (since we made it only a few hours before) and we got there around 8:50. We weren't seated until 9:30.…

Il Mondo Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Mission Hill

682 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Michael L. writes: Needed lunch fast and wanted to check out places in the area. "Fast" to me means waiting in line, getting my order taken, getting my food, paying and walking out the door in like 5-8 mins. Maybe 10.

I ordered a slice of pizza ($2) with my vegetarian…

Beacon Hill

Boston, MA 02114

Michael L. writes: Walking here on this beautiful day in early fall, my tie was caught by the soft breeze and smacked me right in the middle of my face.

This pretty much sums up how I feel about this area, it's pretty and nice, but sort of pretentious, and also that…

Northeast Animal Shelter

204 Highland Ave
Salem, MA 01970

Elizabeth T. writes: This is a first-class shelter, providing care and adoption services for dogs and cats rescued locally or brought in from other states through the Puppies Across America program or Puerto Rico through the Sato Rescue program.  Animals are kept here…

Tea Leaf

487 Moody St
Waltham, MA 02454

Laura M. writes: This place is adorable. All the way at the end of Moody St is a little Victorian-style tea house. I won't lie, it's got an old-lady feel to it. There will be many grandmas and Red Hat society ladies about the place. But a girlfriend and I had tea…

Costco Warehouse

2 Mystic View Road
Everett, MA 02149

Damien S. writes: Sundays are Made for:
- 83 minutes of Bubble Bobble. Three EXTENDs. Four Halps! 74 Levels. One Pee Break.
- Sampling Spinach Dip, Belgian Chocolate, Dried Plums (pass), Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Peppercorn Dressing and Slivered Almonds, Six Layer…

The Natural Food Exchange

343 Main St
Reading, MA 01867

Felecia C. writes: Walk in, turn right, and dear Lord, you've died and gone to Celiac Heaven.  

If you need gluten free anything, you need to take a trip here.  Dare to ride the Orange Line to Oak Grove, take the bus to Redstone Shopping Center, and hail a cab if need…

Lukes Liquors

167 Market St
Rockland, MA 02370

Emily M. writes: Holy Hangover, Batman!
I have never been in such a large liqour store ever.
They even have an entire high-end champagne & wine section that you have to enter under an archway.  Nothing says "endless selection" like an archway.
It's convenient to…

Between Hours
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

154 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Ashley A. writes: This place was my saving grace the first few months I was in Boston.  Functionally, as an internet cafe, it's relatively cheap.  I've needed to print/fax/email/send so many documents on short notice and they always come through.  It's a terrific…

Legal Sea Foods
Neighborhood: East Boston

1 Harborside Drive
Logan International Airport, Terminal C
Boston, MA 02228

Richard L. writes: Quite a dining experience at the airport.  This is an alternative to the fast food concession stands around the aiport.  If you like seafood, there is nothing better than a bowl of New England Clam Chowder with oyster cracker, a basket of fried…

Starbucks Coffee

84 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01803

Zachary S. writes: Oh, how I miss walking over to Starbucks in Burlington on a summer day for an Iced Caramel Machiatto.  

Service is always very good here and when they screw up an order...they're nice about it and give you a free drink.

For all your coffee snobs...you…

Suffolk University
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

41 Temple St
Boston, MA 02114

Joe L. writes: I came to Suffolk by way of UMass Lowell, mostly because I couldn't stand the thought of having to live in Lowell for 4 years.  So, I painlessly transferred to Suffolk University, starting first as a part-time commuter all the way from the Worcester…

Medwid William J MD

15 Railroad Ave
Hamilton, MA 01936

Barbie T. writes: I have been a patient of Dr Medwid for about ten years.He is a friendly,caring doctor that treats you as a person not like," just another patient."He is a very personable man and I would refer him to anyone that was looking for a doctor that will go…

B & F House of Pizza

227 Lake Street
Waltham, MA 02454

Dan B. writes: I work down the road from B&F and they are the best local pizza, hands down. Their subs are great and I love their steak bomb sub. My buddy would always get their chicken parm. Ladies at the office think their salads are great as well. This place is…

Mike's Doughnut Shop
Neighborhood: Mission Hill

1524 Tremont St
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120

Tom E. writes: 3 stars for being independent (ie. not Dunkin) and for serving a pretty big donut. But really this place feels like it's slowly dying and just waiting for the DD franchise offer. The two donuts I've had from here haven't really been upto much apart…

Terroir Coffee

312 School St
Acton, MA 01720

Lindley E. writes: What can you say about George Howell, the visionary behind Terroir Coffee/ George Howell Coffee Company that hasn't already been said in the press?

Wait, you don't know George Howell? Then you probably haven't been living in the Boston area for…

Stewart's

140 Jefferson Ave
Everett, MA 02149

Vietnam L. writes: Yes! 5stars without a doubt! "Stewarts Pub" in Everett-MA is excellent!  The owner, bartenders, staff and patrons are all wonderful and down to earth people.  There's always parking (street parking only) around the pub, reasonable prices on drinks…

Jakarta Corner
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

One Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134

Lea G. writes: Finally, an authentic Indonesian cuisine in the area!  I almost leaped with joy when I saw this place inside the Super 88 in Allston.  And it didn't disappoint.  Where to start?  The pempek palembang (fish cake) is great and one of the chef's…

Rainbow Cafe
Neighborhood: Chinatown

60 Beach St
Boston, MA 02228

Betty C. writes: Mmmm, I have two words for you . . . lemongrass chicken!!!!  Deb and I went here for the second time together and the service was great both times and the food was delivered fast, fresh, and piping hot!!! I didn't know what to get  last night so the…

Gypsy Rose Dancing
Neighborhood: Back Bay

364 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Felecia C. writes: Scene: 4 girls in a sketchy dark parking lot in Quincy
Mission: find the door to Gypsy Rose Dancing

Enter stage right: man who works at the Frame store in the next alley

Frame Man: You girls looking for a restaurant?
Girls: Uh, noooo.
Frame Man: You…

The Fudge Bar

1219 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02169

Susan N. writes: I confess, I ate all my fudge last night.  But it was soooooooo good, how could I resist?

Yesterday night on the way to the boy's house, I bought two pieces of fudge.  One cappucinno (mmmmmmm) and the other cookies and cream (mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm).  I…

The Salem Ferry

Blaney St
Salem, MA 01970

Jenny N. writes: Get thee to Salem by ferry! I had no idea this option was available until I took advantage of it for the first time this past Memorial day weekend. It's a most wonderful and scenic ride. Nothing really beats the wind in your hair, cruising on the…

Greg's Restaurant

821 Mount Auburn St
Watertown, MA 02472

Laura M. writes: I have been eating at Gregs since about 1982 and I have NEVER, yes NEVER had a bad meal.  The food is great and the wait staff very friendly.  A perfect meal: start with the cheesy garlic bread, salad with creamy peppercorn dressing, eggplant &…

The Stadium
Neighborhood: South Boston

232 Old Colony Ave
South Boston, MA 02127

Etta M. writes: After BDD scrimmages in Southie (Joe Moakley park) we usually head over here for a beer or two and more importantly - food.

Last night I shared some spinach dip (yummy, but a not enough for the amount of chips given) and loaded cheese fries. fries +…

Kathmandu Spice Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Arlington

166 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

Lys W. writes: Eating at Kathmandu Spice Restaurant, this weekend, was my first foray into the world of Nepalese food.  All I can say is YUM!  I was introduced to Momos and Aloo Tama, both of which I found to be delicious.  The Aloo Tama was perfect, not too heavy…

Fisher Experience

924 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184

Liz B. writes: I've been going to the Fisher Experience for a couple of years now. I love the first class treatment you recieve there. They really make you feel like you're someone special. I also love their ability to color hair. I usually like to get outrageous…

T & T Nails

651 Main St
Waltham, MA 02451

Cara P. writes: I always came here when I lived in Waltham. Clean, fast and they do a really nice job on the painting.

It does rock, but it has a few problems:just know that it doesn't matter if you have an appointment, they kinda just do first come first serve, so…

Hot Breads

438 Main St
Woburn, MA 01801

Chi N. writes: Remember Tickle-Me Elmo?

A few years ago that was the biggest thing out. Spoiled kids wanted it so badly that their parents stood in line for hours, sometimes days, waiting for the next shipment to arrive so they could satisfy little Johnnie's tears.…

Jayne's Flower Shop

100 Federal St Bsmt
Boston, MA 02110

Brian B. writes: Winston Flowers a little too fancyshmancy?  Wanna support a female-owned, small business?  Wanna meet thoughtful and knowledgeable saleswomen?  Wanna buy seasonal, long-lasting flowers at affordable prices?  Wanna zigazig ha?

I wanna, I wanna, I…

Coffee Break Cafe

131 Pearl Street
Braintree, MA 02184

Heather T. writes: I love the coffee, I have cravings for the hot cocoa, and I make special trips for the iced coffee, especially in the summer.   This location is the easiest for me to get to, but is in second place behind their Wollaston location next to the T…

Depot Diner

23 Enon St
Beverly, MA 01915

Jessika D. writes: Diners make me think of  Mel's Diner from the TV show Alice.  As a child I always wanted to be like Alice in my smart little waitress uniform, smacking gum really loudly, pouring coffee, and gossiping all day. http://en.wikipedia.or...)
I always…

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

806 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02454

Erik G. writes: Let me ask you this: how many times, in the history of recorded time, do you think there has been an instance of a person being brought a drink refill at the table by an employee at a fast food restaurant?  I don't know either, but one of the…

Nick the Tailor
Neighborhood: Chinatown

33 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02111

Tim B. writes: Just pretend your grandfather opened a tailor shop in Chinatown after he returned from the Korean War - that's Nick the Tailor. He has been doing one thing for ages and he does it well. His office is an odd little room where the only thing that has…

D'Parma Restaurant
Neighborhood: Winthrop

467 Shirley St
Winthrop, MA 02152

Jessica L. writes: In a town with so very little to offer in terms of a sit down, delicious meal, D'Parma in Winthrop is a hidden gem.  Well worth a drive in for those in the surrounding towns craving a true North End Italian restaurant without having to battle the…

Circuit City

65 Mystic Ave.
Somerville, MA 02145

digital h. writes: One of the few Circuit Citys around now a days. They have a pretty good selection of electronics. Few of my friends work there and all of em are good ppl.

Imperial China

413 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01701

Etta M. writes: In college my friends would eat at Imperial China four days a week. Soon I was joining them most nights and learning about delicous things called crab ragoon and scallion pancakes! Most of the time we would get a few plates to share and I can say…