Forever Fit Health & Fitness Center

191 Watertown St
Watertown, MA 02472

Karen K. writes: I WAS a member here for almost 2 years & for the most part, it's a nice gym.  The rates are reasonable, and you don't have to sign a lengthy contract.  The owner recognizes familiar faces and stops to chat, and the staff is pretty friendly.  Members…

WFNX 101.7 FM

25 Exchange St.
Lynn, MA 01901

Vietnam L. writes: Oh FNX Radio! You silly radio station you!  How I miss you! Thanks for the memories... all good, zero negative!

I used to work at FNX Radio as a board operator.  I left the station back in February of 06'.  Some of the best people I've ever worked…

Lyceum Bar & Grill

43 Church St
Salem, MA 01970

Lynda B. writes: Delicious and cozy. I think they have the best fried calamari. I ate here for dinner on Halloween once and the people watching was classic!
Great wine list, cozy bar area.

ProPrint
Neighborhood: Back Bay

410 Boylston Street
Basement
Boston, MA 02116

Alex R. writes: I used to work upstairs from Pro Print, so I went to them when I needed anything from a xerox to wedding invitations to yelling about the Red Sox.  (And they came up to my office and hung out the windows and drank mimosas with us for the 2004 victory…

Mulligans

101 Causeway St
Boston, MA 02114

Sean E. writes: In a world were there's a sub shop on every corner.  There stood a lone, small sandwich store with no tables that stared out across at the Banknorth Garden.  It wasn't a big chain store like its neighbors.  It wasn't owned by McDonald's or…

Choate Bridge Restaurant

3 South Main St.
Ipswich, MA 01938

Kathy S. writes: Beer good, food good, service good, onion rings were not so good. I asked for my burger medium and it was very rare - at least they erred on the right side to my tastes.
We sat in booth number 9 though, which is half a booth with a perfect view of…

Wings Over Brookline

477 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446

Angie G. writes: uhhh. best fucking wings ive fucking had in boston proper. yes, i know, im swearing a lot but holy fuck me its that good!!!
i ordered a huge order for everyone in my department at work. everyone loved what they got. i ate myself into a fat girl…

Cherry Farm Creamery

210 Conant St
Danvers, MA 01923

Jeffrey H. writes: Give me Cake Batter, or give me Death!

It'd be funny if I were kidding.

Srzly, cake batter. It's like purple n' yellow n' stuff there. It looks like PLAY-DOH...and just like a stupid baby...I eat every bite.

Ask the Pilot / Patrick Smith

Comforting fearful flyers everywhere
Writing for Salon.com
Boston, MA 02228

Ellen M. writes: I've boycotted flying in airplanes for about 8.5 years now.  I began it after a pretty smooth flight that included maybe two minutes of bad turbulence that freaked my shit out.  It's been easy - I've just stayed home.

Kristina R.'s and Mick F.'s…

Mike's Donuts
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

500 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

michelle p. writes: I haven't been to the Forest Hills location but I've been to the one on Tremont St near Mission Hill.  Seriously, the best donuts, friendly service, and their logo somehow reminds me of The Simpsons.  I would choose Mike's over Dunkin Donuts any day…

DeKwa
Neighborhood: Back Bay

132 Newbury St
4th Fl
Boston, MA 02116

Trish F. writes: I went to DeKwa to donate my hair because they offer a completely FREE service for Locks of Love. They do cuts, shaping, and styling along with taking your hair and making sure it gets donated (all you pay for is tip). The fact that they took the…

Bump
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

45 River Street
Boston, MA 02215

erica c. writes: Chic mommies-to-be delight; your days of wearing your hubby's sweat suits out in public are over. BUMP, a new Beacon Hill maternity shop, offers the latest and greatest from trendy brands like Juicy Couture, La Robe Bleu, Diane Von Furstenberg,…

Firestone & Parson Jewlrs
Neighborhood: Back Bay

8 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Suzanne M. writes: Four stars so far - this is an experience in progress.

I recently broke a silver candelabra. Ok, raise your hand if you know where to get one of these things repaired. Good for you - I did not. I was pretty hopeless. Who would you even think to bring…

Fern's Country Store

8 Lowell Rd
Carlisle, MA 01741

Orly M. writes: Fern's rocks!  I have to be honest, I never buy anything but a cold Fuze or flavored water here, and have never tried the deli counter, although the food looks good.

Fern's is a great place to stop if you're cycling NW of the city.  They have a bunch…

Qdoba

523 Fellsway
Medford, MA 02155

Melissa B. writes: For real?!?!  They put the biggest scoop of guacamole I have ever had the pleasure of paying for on my taco salad.  GINORMOUS portion of deliciousness!!  I love me some guacamole so much, they could have just filled that large fried tortilla bowl to…

Barbour by Peter Elliot
Neighborhood: Back Bay

134 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116

erica c. writes: This British brand, Barbour, has been producing clothes "perfectly suited for life in the great outdoors" since 1894, including a complete line of "Original British Country Clothing;" a classic selection of British country apparel, sweaters, boots,…

Tennis & Racquet Club
Neighborhood: Back Bay

939 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02115

Pete W. writes: A great racquet club! It's been around for 100 years+ (founded in 1902) and one of the few clubs that can be called unique in the Boston/ New England area.

The are known as a racquet club for good reason, they have 6 squash courts; a Court Tennis…

The Cycle Loft

28 Cambridge St
Burlington, MA 01803

Nick P. writes: I went here maybe a couple weeks ago, so my memory is a little foggy. Here's what I do remember:

The first floor is bicycles, clothing, and helmets. The second floor is parts and maintenance, and possibly some high end/expensive road bikes. Their…

Fanny & Delphine

522 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

erica c. writes: Fanny and Delphine offers women's clothing and accessories from American and international designers (including France, Brazil, Japan, Israel, Italy and more). They specialize in boutique-limited collections by talented designers and textile artists.…

A & J King Artisan Bakers

48 Central St
Salem, MA 01970

Harper D. writes: One of my Brides had her wedding cake made here and brought me a cupcake version of it as a gift when she came to pick up her gown....OMG.  Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese/Candied Ginger Frosting!  It was epic.  I'm so glad A&J isn't within…

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Neighborhood: Mission Hill

621 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Maureen H. writes: I am graduating.

and i cannot wait because i no longer want anything to do with Massart.

I am a graphic design student and i feel like i got a great education, but at some point, my teachers failed me out of the blue - with no real warning. The faculty…

Pawsafe Animal Rescue

210 Ferry St
Everett, MA 02149

Seamus O. writes: What a remarkable job the staff at Pawsafe.org do!  On top of that it's  all volunteers!

We wanted to adopt a puppy and turned to pawsafe.org.  We filled out the adoption forms and they invited us to an adoption event once it was approved.

The event…

Lucky House

11 Belmont St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Paul S. writes: I second Adreienne's review.   Lucky House shows up at your door with delicious Chinese food about 10 minutes after you order.  The bomb.

Not Your Average Joe's

45 Enon Street
Commodore Plaza
North Beverly, MA 01915

Lia M. writes: I loved this restaurant when it first made it's debut.  Absolutely loved it.  Now, I think it's just OK.  The decor is very cool.  Service is often good, sometimes exceptional, like the time we wanted over 40 minutes for lunch, so they gave us many…

Tiffany & Co

300 Boylston Street
The Atrium Mall
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Joyce K. writes: I find this Tiffany's to be much improved from the one in Copley Square.  I came here with my best friend's boy friend to buy something for her, and ended up getting something pretty for myself as well.  The lady was so sweet with a super cool husky,…

Sammy's Roast Beef

17 Canal St
Salem, MA 01970

Geoff M. writes: I went to Big Fred's once before it was closed. I got a cheesesteak and fries, and was very ill the next day. I don't know that they were related,  but I'm pretty sure. I vowed not to go back.

I noticed a while back that the sign had changed and that…

Mac's Shoe Repair Shop

63 Willow St # 1
South Hamilton, MA 01982

Lia M. writes: This place is old time cobbler's shop.  The man who runs it is an older gentleman, maybe about 70, who has been doing this for years.  You walk in and see picture of his family up behind the counter & newspaper clippings.  I believe he uses/sells…

Animal Spirit
Neighborhood: North Cambridge

2348 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Paul S. writes: This store (and the others like it) would have you believe that Todd English and Wolfgang Puck's cats are the best fed and healthiest "fee-lines" because those cats have access to scraps of "fresh proh-duce" and ingredients "more sooh-ted to their…

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Santuary

208 S Great Rd
Lincoln, MA 01773

Robyn L. writes: This is a great place to spend some time outdoors on a nice, sunny autumn day. But be forewarned if you decide to stop by during their annual Fall Festival, you will be dropping a significant amount of money.

I volunteered with the Drumlin Farms…

Instant Shoe Repair

11 Elm St
Danvers, MA 01923

Kathy S. writes: It is so great that this place exists!  It has saved me hundreds in shoes -I had a pair of winter boots that the sole just kept separating on - Alex fixed it for a couple of bucks, and those boots are still going 5 years later. I've had him put new…

Rang Indian Bistro

6 Central Square
Stoneham, MA 02180

Josie M. writes: We just tried this place for the first time tonight (Wednesday around 8:15 PM).  There were only two other tables with customers the whole time we were there.  The staff was immensely friendly and accommodating.  One server asked upon seating us if…

Picture Perfect Pets
Neighborhood: Arlington Center

11A Medford St
Arlington, MA 02474

Lynne D. writes: We brought our feisty, bossy, but loveable Siberian Husky puppy here for obedience training, and Bette was amazing.  It IS hard work, but we got great results, and a dog who (sometimes grudgingly) responds to us.  All of the dogs had their own little…

Babystyle

300 Boylston Street
Atrium Mall
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Kendra S. writes: This mall store has more of a boutique feel, with all of the maternity and baby layette assembled so nicely and with care.  Thus, when you can find a good sale, you feel extra accomplished.  The sales are phenomenal, but in the absence of a sale,…

Cafe St Petersburg

57 Union St
Newton Center, MA 02459

Sasha R. writes: This Russian cafe was located in Brookline Village in its past life.  I liked it when it was there, not so much for the food, which is sort of non-creative Russian food, but for the quaint tiny space, the grandma kerchiefs on the walls and the…

Qdoba

229 Andover St
Peabody, MA 01960

Leif H. writes: This evening my mother and I went out for dinner to catch up.  After a few months in Florida she has returned for the bitter cold weather we so far have not seen in Boston yet this year.  We both really enjoy Mexican themed food, be it fake American…

Giomatti Ristorante

462 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184

Greg O. writes: On the recommendation of friend, I decided to try this place and I'm really glad I did.  I went in to work early, so I got early and my ladyfriend had the day off.  I thought it would be nice to surprise her with an early dinner, so off we went.  I…

144 Tremont Street

142 Tremont St
Brighton, MA 02135

Jordan L. writes: THIS PLACE IS THE SHIT...NOT THE POOH!

All the people that work here are great, the prices are super cheap and they do an awesome job.

I don't know how they do it but they always manage to remove every skid mark...EVERY SINGLE ONE!

in all seriousness,…

Village Forge Tavern at The Colonial Inn

48 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742

J C. writes: I just fell in love with its ambiance and music they offered.  Everyone I took here agreed with me. I love several jazz club in Boston but I give this place 5 star for these reasons. 1. It is located inside one of the oldest Inn in the country. 2.…