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My most favoritist places to dwell around the city AKA how to stalk me in real life

 1. The Publick House

1648 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-2880
5.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

I'm not sure how I haven't rated this place yet, given that I'm here on a nearly-weekly basis.

Get a Left Hand Milk Stout.  Cozy up at the bar.  Talk to Milwaukee Mike about how they should add cheese curds to the menu.

...but seriously, it's nearly…More »

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 2. Deep Ellum

477 Cambridge St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 787-2337

Categories: Pubs, American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

I love nearly everything about this place, except when it's crowded.  And then I just wish it were less crowded, but I don't love it any less.

I would like to bat my eyelashes flirtily with the following amazing things about the Ellum:
~Duck Confit…More »

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 3. Jeanie Johnston Pub

144 South St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-9432

Categories: Restaurants, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Jamaica Plain

5.0 star rating
  6/28/2009

i cannot believe i have not yet written a review for the jeanie, given that i was here 1-3x a week for 2 years.

If you live in JP you have zero excuse as to why you have not yet hit up this fantastic bar.  25 cent wings during football season on…More »

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 4. The Burren

247 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-6896

Categories: Irish, American (Traditional), Pubs

Neighbourhood: Davis Square

5.0 star rating
  6/28/2009

The Burren makes me happy.

It's one of the few places t-accessible that hosts coverbands, and they have this 2x/week.  and i love me some good coverbands.

food here is standard irish pub fair - i've had fish and chips here which were pretty good, and…More »

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 5. White Horse Tavern

116 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 254-6633

Categories: Bars, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

4.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

top notch trivia,
holy crap they have poutine?
call me "regular"

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 6. Golden Temple

1651 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 277-9722

Category: Chinese

4.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

***DISCLAIMER - I have never eaten here!  Review of late-night only:

Inexplicably, this is one of my favorite places in Boston.  Why I am so in love with a Chinese restaurant that converts into a bar-mitzvah sized dance party with a mediocre DJ is…More »

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 7. Chipotle Mexican Grill

1924 Beacon St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 232-0788

Categories: Tex-Mex, Fast Food

5.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

this is the best chipotle location that i've been to.  fastest, decent portions, staff that doesn't judge you for being there multiple times a week... (and for my celiac pals, a staff that always politely obliges the changing of gloves for their…More »

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 8. Dorado Tacos & Cemitas

401 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 566-2100

Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

So after the Regal Beagle chef won Chopped, Sally F. and I needed to change our pre-movie plans pronto (an hour and a half wait would've meant missing our movie), and since my pal can't do gluten, that limits options pretty significantly.  We decided…More »

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 9. Cafenation

380 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 783-4514
5.0 star rating
  1/3/2010

chamomile tea and
nutella banana crepes -
five star food and vibe!

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 10. Cafe Japonaise

1032 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 738-7200

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

If I tell you the Milk and Thai teas with boba are terrible, does that mean you'll stop buying all of it up before I get there?

Love their boba teas, love their pastries, love the atmosphere, love the location.  But seriously, stop drinking thai tea…More »

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 11. YoMa

5 N Beacon St
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 783-1372

Categories: Burmese, Thai

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

5.0 star rating
  5/23/2010

YoMa is one of my new favorite places, and since my best friend has Celiac's we were thrilled to discover that many things on their menu are gluten free!

She and I split the tea leaf salad, the YoMa special coconut tofu, and we each got a side - I got…More »

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 12. Campus Trolley

665 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 236-7884
5.0 star rating
  7/25/2009

holy crap, they've got
steak bombs, grape leaf wraps, hot dogs-
better than subway!

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 13. Tasca Spanish Tapas Restaurant & Bar

1612 Commonwealth Ave
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 730-8002
4.0 star rating
  12/11/2009

I've been to Tasca a couple times now and am often struck by the beauty of the restaurant and the value of the food.  I went once with a group of just 4, but the other times with groups of 8-10.  Their food is usually pretty solid - from the tapas…More »

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 14. SideBar Food and Spirits

14-16 Bromfield St
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 357-1899

Categories: Restaurants, Dive Bars, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  4/8/2010

Huge platters of tiny flavorful wings + cheap beer + 90s hip hop + a surprisingly cool crowd in what seems like it would be on the douchier side of dive bars = win.

It may have something to do with the fact that it was right before the Wilco show, so…More »

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 15. Cambridge Common

1667 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-1228

Categories: American (Traditional), Bars

Neighbourhood: Porter Square

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2010

this place is fantastic!

came here after a kickball game with 10 others hungry for food and beverage.  walked in the door, caught the hostess - "hi, we're 11 people, sorry!" "no problem, give me 2 minutes to set up your table."  service was prompt,…More »

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 16. Amory Park

45 Amory St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2336

Categories: Parks, Tennis

4.0 star rating
  7/25/2009

crisply cut green grass -
even though field lacks bases
good for kicking balls

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 17. Paradise Rock Club

967 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 562-8800

Categories: Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

5.0 star rating
  6/4/2011

I see a LOT of concerts, and the Paradise is my favorite venue, hands down (especially after the remodel)!

Sound is good, setup is good, vibe is good, and complain about the obstructing pillar in the center allll you want but to have it set up the way…More »

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 18. The Middle East Restaurant And Nightclub

472 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 864-3278

Categories: Middle Eastern, Music Venues, Bars

Neighbourhood: Central Square

4.0 star rating
  11/4/2009

In downstairs venue
feels like an old basement show -
rockin' at the front!

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 19. Brighton Music Hall

158 Brighton Ave
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 779-0140

Categories: Music Venues, Lounges

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

Essentially the same venue as Harper's Ferry, which is to say that, they haven't changed too much from the initial venue, and I'd say that's a good thing.  Sound quality is high, stage location is smart, I enjoy the venue size, and they seem to book…More »

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 20. Great Scott

1222 Commonwealth Ave
Allston, MA 02134
(617) 566-9014

Categories: Dance Clubs, Lounges, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Allston/Brighton

4.0 star rating
  11/5/2009

did someone say dance party?

this was a pretty cool venue.  came with sally f., met up w/john a. later in the evening to see dragonette (and i got to hang out for sally's interview with the married component of the band, dan and martina).

bar had a…More »

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Recently updated lists from Dorise G.

Potty Mouth (10)

Some places have some pretty cool bathrooms, some places have some terrible ones, and some just have weird characteristcs.  Here are some of the places I've been to with notable bathrooms!

Ethnic Hole in the Wall (18)

The best way to eat!

When you say Wiiiiiisconsin, youvesaiditall (20)

why i miss this place so damn much...

Ode to a Cheese Curd (9)

I freaking love cheesecurds.  Here's where you can find the best of 'em!

The Pitts (8)

I'll bet this is a really original list title

HAIKUS! (26)

"If I had more time, I would write a shorter letter" - Blaise Pascal.

Also:
"Haikus are easy/
But sometimes they don't make sense/
Refrigerator"
~Threadless

Elite! (13)

Cuz it feels nice to be fancy

Venues! (15)

Places to catch the best shows/dance parties in town

Marmer's Farket (5)

There are few things I love more than a good Farmer's Market.  Here are some of my faves!

Glutard Hag (13)

I may not be celiac, but a number of my close friends are, so I'm pretty well-versed in the joints around town w/gluten free options.

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"In a midwestern diaspora trying to make the best of it"

Review votes:
246 Useful, 154 Funny, and 188 Cool

Location

Boston, MA

Yelping Since

May 2009

Things I Love

indie music, wisconsin, dancing, drumming, cardsharking, etc

Find Me In

dive bars.  my awesome apartment.

My Hometown

by birth: milwaukee, WI  by spirit: madison, WI

My Blog Or Website

http://www.theywillroc...

When I'm Not Yelping...

advising students, meetup-ing, reviewing shows, watching bad and not-so-bad tv

Why You Should Read My Reviews

you probably shouldn't - i tend to be too nice or too mean

My Second Favourite Website

http://postsecret.blog...

The Last Great Book I Read

sex drugs & cocoa puffs - klosterman. even cowgirls get the blues - tom robbins

My First Concert

red hot chili peppers with foo fighters.  foo fighters were way better than rhcp

My Favourite Movie

amelie.  favorite bad movie: the warriors

My Last Meal On Earth

mom's chinese chicken wings followed by "pretzels and beer" kopps custard mmmmm

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

i have watched every season of america's next top model

Most Recent Discovery

tonsils can grow back?!

Current Crush

wilco. mankini. jenny lewis. candy corn. you - definitely you.