Danish Pastry House

330 Boston Ave
Medford, MA 02155

Laura M. writes: My roommate discovered this gem of place a few weeks ago and was super-excited to show it off. I'm so glad that she brought me. About a 15-minute walk from our apartment near Teele Square, this little shop boasts tons and tons of delicious-looking…

Cha Fahn Restaurant
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

763 Centre Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Tom E. writes: Cha Fahn is Chu-ffin good! *bu-dum-ta*
It's a modern taiwanese fusion restaurant based largely around tea and the asian tea house style. I loved it, as well you might expect from a tea lover. The food was adventurous in taste, ingredients and…

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

Atlantic Avenue & Richmond Street
Boston, MA 02109

Ligaya T. writes: Warm weekend days are the ideal times to get in your:
make-out
ocean gazing
squealing kid
rambunctious dog
bared skin
quota.

While not big enough for kite flying or frisbee less you clock someone in the noggin, there's a little play area for the youngsters…

Charles River Bike Paths
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

Storrow and Memorial Drive
Boston, MA 02228

Ligaya T. writes: I have looped many parts of these paths countless times on my blades during college. Circumventing mobs of people on the trail, how like dodging orange cones. I so often ended up on the adjacent grass. Check out the upper Charles for more sparsely…

Pino's Pizza

1920 Beacon St.
Brighton, MA 02135

Scott B. writes: When hanging out in Brookline at 12:30 AM... after a couple glasses of wine and about 6 back-to-back episodes of Lost Season 4... The munchies set in.

Much like the majority of Boston (minus a few food-serving bars, and a few joints in Chinatown),…

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant

743 Washington St
Newtonville, MA 02460

Arnab M. writes: The sundaes here are just too big to be true or to finish, and this coming from me is saying something, as I have finished 4 pints of ice cream in one sitting, over four hours or so though. Apparently they serve food too. Try the chocolate brownie…

Comella's

1302 Washington St
Newton, MA 02460

Melissa M. writes: F Yes!  I love you Comella's.  I love getting a parking spot on the street and swinging open the screen door and hearing it slam behind me.  Reminds me of being a kid and coming into the cottage.  No one yells at me when I slam the door here, they…

Baptiste Power Yoga
Neighborhood: Back Bay

139 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Ryan W. writes: I've been coming to Baptiste for over a year now, and it is definitely a wonderful experience.  But unlike other reviewers, I think it is good at certain times for a person at a certain stage in their yoga development.

I think that those new to…

Bauer Wine and Spirits
Neighborhood: Back Bay

330 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

TOOTS .. writes: I had to buy half a case of wine for some Christmas gifts for co-workers so I came here this time around. An older gentleman manning the register was kind enough to take me around the store and find me something that matched exactly what I was…

New England Mobile Book Fair

82 Needham Street
Newton Highlands, MA 02461

Jeff S. writes: What in the hell IS a mobile book fair? It is definitely not mobile. Yes, there are books, but it doesn't resemble a fair, unless books = fun. AND YES, BOOKS = FUN, SO SUCK IT!

Ahem. sorry. Angry English teacher here.

The fair is a giant warehouse on…

City Bar
Neighborhood: Back Bay

710 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

michelle i. writes: nice bar! i stayed at the Lenox Hotel and of course ventured in here since its one of the hotel bars and i rarely miss drinking in places that are in such close proximity. this lounge is sleek but pretty with a trendy feel and comfy seating...  i…

New Mother India

336 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453

Jessica L. writes: So the parents came up for dinner the other night and were craving Indian food.  After a quick check up on Yelp I decided that New Mothers was the place to go.  The food was fantastic; my mother couldn't stop praising the veggie Korma (and this is a…

Reside

266 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Julie A. writes: They have a WONDERFUL selection of hard to find mid century modern pieces. They seem to do really well since they rarely have the same thing in there shop for more than a week. They also have a wish-list book and will search out items for you! I was…

Bella Sante: The Spa on Newbury
Neighborhood: Back Bay

38 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116

Arnab M. writes: The best spa ever! Wonderful staff, extremely nice and accomodating, in addition to being  experienced, and qualified professionals. Pretty inexpensive too for a spa as fancy as this one. Waxing, massages, manicures and pedicures... FAB!

Mark Beal, DMD
Neighborhood: Back Bay

328 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Aretha W. writes: This office is great! The receptionists are friendly, the location is convenient, and they take my insurance (blue cross blue shield dental).

I have mostly worked with Dr. Chu there. She is FAN TASTIC! VERY charming, friendly, EXTREMELY polished, fast…

Zipcar
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

25 1st Street
4th Floor
Cambridge, MA 02140

Ligaya T. writes: Circa 2004. I'm sitting in a Rav4 EV, my first experience with an electric car, hurling swears so fervently it would have made my Czech father [who taught me my first curse 'dedoperdeli' meaning to stick a screwdriver up your mother's ass] cringe…

Capital Grille
Neighborhood: Back Bay

359 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Damien S. writes: Next to the Big Fat Juicy Steak at the then-Bogert's Chop House in southwest FL, the Filet Mignon at the Cap is the absolute best cut I've tasted. Purists may scold, but I requested a drizzle of the syrupy 8-year balsamic and it coupled perfectly.

Lia…

Japonaise Bakery
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1815 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Yihwa H. writes: Whoever wrote that book called "Japanese Women Don't Get Old Or Fat" must have some kind of miraculous secrets between those crisp pages, because I can't understand how I would not get fat if I visited this delectable haven more often. Maybe I should…

Sweet Basil

924 Great Plains Ave
Needham, MA 02492

Sasha R. writes: I just couldn't understand why my mom was insisting on taking me all the way to Needham to go to some Thai place called Sweet Basil.  Oops.

First of all, it's Italian food - apparently, they also cook with basil.

Secondly, Needham Center? Haaay!  It's…

Grotto
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill, Downtown

37 Bowdoin St
Boston, MA 02114

diana r. writes: This place is so delicious and so romantic that even though I was pissed off as hell at my girlfriend, dinner still tasted really good.  That was the first time we came here.  The spaghetti and meatballs were fantastic, the gnocchi with short ribs…

Richie's Classic Italian Slush

3 Garvey St.
Everett, MA 02149

Matthew A. writes: The recent heat wave we had our office AC cold not keep up. So for our staff meeting, we went down and got a gallon bucket of watermelon slush which as very cool and refreshing. I liked the big straw with scoop end! Fun!

Singing Beach

293 Beach St
Manchester By The Sea, MA 01944

Ligaya T. writes: Now that I've gotten a taste of Mass beaches I realize how beautiful this seaside gem really is. While it continues to be my favorite waterfront retreat the cost for parking (now $25 for the FAR lot, residents only near the beach) and entrance ($5)…

Petsi Pies

285 Beacon St
Somerville, MA 02143

john w. writes: This place was especially handy this weekend. I rented the movie Waitress which i DARE YOU to watch and not crave pie. It cannot be done. Thankfully, Petsi is in my neighborhood. They have a nice selection of sweet pies, like bourbon chocolate pecan,…

Falafel King
Neighborhood: Downtown

48 Winter St Ste 1
Boston, MA 02108

John R. writes: 12:22 PM Friday, June 20, 2008. Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA.

Stefan M.:   "Where's eats?"
John R.:      "I don't care, I don't have much time, no where sit-down."
Stefan M.:   "I know."

12:23 PM Friday, June 20, 2008. Downtown Crossing, Boston, MA.…

Paper Source
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

1361 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445

Jimmie L. writes: Again, why does it take me so long to go to the cool places?  

Regardless, I am very happy to have finally wandered into this haven of happiness, this purveyor of pulp.

I went in to purchase some postcard sized pieces of card stock for which to hand…

Sherman Cafe

257 Washington St
Somerville, MA 02143

Kim L. writes: Here are reasons why the Sherman is so, so awesome:
-I like their coffee and LOVE their mochas
-their sandwich/soup selection is wonderful--and I love places that have changing specials
-they have savory bread pudding!
-your sandwich usually finds you…

Bank of America Pavilion
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

290 Northern Avenue
Boston, MA 02109

Morgan F. writes: Lets just state the BASICS on why if any band you like comes to town and plays this venue, you should be there!

EVERY SINGLE SEAT has a great view

For a "big" venue" it feels very intimate

Great food options (for a concert venue)

Decent Beer selection…

Diptyque
Neighborhood: Back Bay

123 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Jennifer L. writes: These wonderful candles are difficult to find, but oh-so worth it.  If Yankee Candle is an annoyingly peppy cheerleader, then Diptyque is smirking in a dark corner, wearing vintage Dior while smoking a long cigarette.  She is not interested in…

Blue Ginger

583 Washington St
Wellesley, MA 02482

Crystal K. writes: Had a really great business dinner here last week. Was very pleased to get reservations for our out-of-town guests. We had early seating, at 5:30 on a Tuesday and there was already a line at the door waiting for the restaurant to open up.

Ming wasn't…

Trader Joe's
Neighborhood: Back Bay

899 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: Oh yeah, hi TJ's, just wanted to let you know that you forgot an inch and a half of this granola bar. Oh and every other one in the box too. I'd appreciate a free one next time. Thanks.

Other than that, I've been loving you for years. I thought it…

The Skellig

240 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453

kate f. writes: Reliable, authentic, among my favorite french fries in my hometown. If you're feeling old and intolerant like I occasionally am, there are a few booths in the hallway between the front and back rooms that are generally fairly quiet.  Plus, if your…

Suvarnabhumi Kiri
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

90-92 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Cara P. writes: $8.95 FOR A HUGE ASS MEAL F'in A, that's right!

My Order:
App: Steamed Shumai
Soup: Miso
Meal: I don't remember but it was spicy and good-portion was huge!
Drink: Crack-like. No seriously......their coffee gave me palpitations of the synthetic kind.…

Tealuxe

0 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: If you have to have a Boston Tea Party, have it here not in the harbour. And make sure you invite the English this time, I can vouch that they'd love it - great range of good teas, expertly prepared and reasonable prices.

Actually, I've been…

Fort Independence Park
Neighborhood: South Boston

William J. Day Boulevard at Farragut Road
Boston, MA 02127

Katie H. writes: You know how everyone has that place? The place they go to when they need to think, spend time alone, maybe take a sketchbook to, or write in a journal. Castle Island is that place for me. It is the #1 place in Boston I can go to to clear my head and…

The Similans
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT, East Cambridge

145 1st St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Allix T. writes: Wait a minute...am I back in Allston? This isn't Comm Ave...but, wait, this seems so like Brown Sugar...

I let my eyes adjust and realize, the decor and motif is cooler (lots of blues/greens), the staff are pleasant, and the place is, most…

Big Fresh

341 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01702

Archie R. writes: Hey Big Fresh...

Your hummus is just as good as mine.

Your peanut sauce is light and delicious.

Your whole wheat pasta is perfectly cooked.

Your options are plentiful and healthy.

I am not sure if I really really love you or really really hate you (for…

Rami's
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

324 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02445

Russ S. writes: My awesome friend Ben H. (who is on Yelp, you oughta look him up, but his reviews might not do a Bostonian much good, as he has transplanted his'self to the Big Apple - Brooklyn branch) was hanging out with me this one time in Coolidge Corner, and it…

Exhale Day Spa
Neighborhood: Back Bay

28 Arlington Street
Boston, MA 02228

Bridget D. writes: I like being touched.

Twice now I have enjoyed the services at Exhale and I keep putting off writing this review.  Why is that? Well, I was telling myself that I would write this review after I did some stretchy sweating in one of the core fusion or…

Scollay Square
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill, Downtown

21 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108

Shaina G. writes: Three words: Bloody Mary Bar.

That's right, folks, choose from three tomato bases, any vodka, a variety of veggies, bitters, and spices!  $6 per drink?  If only for this feature, I will return here over and over.

Sam Lagrassa's
Neighborhood: Downtown

44 Province St
Boston, MA 02108

Sasha R. writes: This is where I admit yet another reason I'm going straight to hell.

Drug reps used to bring us lavish feasts from this place all the time (and I sold my soul for a ruben.  Now I must prescribe Nexium no matter what), so when I was walking by, and saw…