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Boston: Living in the Citaaaaay!
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1. Lone Star Taco Bar
Behold the Fields of Elysium...where they serve amazing freakin' tacos.
I'll admit that when Ms. J. said that we HAD to eat here, I was feeling that jaded snark that every West Coast transplant feels about Mexican food east of the Rockies. I had no…More »
2. Il Panino Express
I used to eat here years ago and had all but forgotten it when I moved out of Boston. However, on a recent random pop-up in the North End, we stopped in for lunch. I'm happy to say that it's as good as I remembered. Express is cheap (for the North…More »
3. Whole Foods Market
I'm semi-shocked about the haters of this WF in Wellesley, but then again, I can see their gripes. The place is tiny and crowded, like a shoebox. They are missing key essentials like a salad bar and a solid sushi counter that's more than just…More »
4. Trident Booksellers & Café
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 267-8688
Categories:
Bookstores,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
It's sort of impossible to be a 20- to 30-something local in Boston and not have stopped into Trident at some point. (Sounds from the reviews that most people come in here just to pee). This bookstore/cafe hasn't changed much in the last 12 years…More »
5. City of Boston
For my 300th review (jeez Louise, can't believe it), I want to review my adopted hometown of Boston. I've been here for more than 11 years now and I've seen the best and worst of the place.
Boston can never be as good as NYC in terms of sheer variety.…More »
6. Newton-Wellesley Hospital
The emergency room care we received was more than adequate: nice doctor, decent nurses. But no one here was going above and beyond to do their job. We had what I would consider to be a pretty potentially dire problem, but the process of getting in to…More »
7. Sorella's
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 524-2016
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Jamaica Plain
Finally...FINALLY...got to Sorella's! I've been wanting to go for quite a while. I had cornbeef hash and eggs. Eggs were tasty; the hash was sort of disappointing: very ground up, tasty, but not quite, I dunno, hash-y enough. Lacked some flavor. Home…More »
8. Legal Test Kitchen
Boston, MA 02228
(617) 330-7430
Categories:
American (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
One day a couple of years ago, Roger Berkowitz awoke from a terrible nightmare, sweating all over his giant bed of money. "Egads!" quoth he. "I'm losing valuable dollars to all those chi-chi downtown bistro-type places!." He sat upright as his paid…More »
9. City Feed and Supply
Very good indeed! I am never in JP and was initially leaning toward some Mexican cuisine, but T. wisely and subtly maneuvered me into City Feed.
Considering some of the negative reviews, I was ready for :
a. sucky service
b. high prices
c. cramped…More »
10. Marlowe, a Kimpton Hotel
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 868-8000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: East Cambridge, Kendall Square/MIT
Melissa M. recently wrote a review of the Mandarin Back Bay, in which she admitted a. that she didn't stay there, b. just went to the bathroom, and c. she nonetheless loved the place. I am going to continue this "I Peed in a Hotel, Loved It, and…More »
11. New Ginza
I've been a fan of NG for a long time now, but I don't get up there nearly as often as I'd like to. Still, ices ages will stretch between my visits, but the quality of the sushi remains the same.
The bad first: the waiting area is crowded and it sucks…More »
12. Faulkner Hospital
Very pleased with my outpatient care here. Staff is friendly and somewhat quirky, sort of like a hospital sitcom.
Parking here is weird and the garage is hard to navigate. Next time I'm going with the (free) valet service. Costs the same as a normal…More »
13. Legal Sea Foods
Cambridge, MA 02142
(617) 864-3400
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhood: Kendall Square/MIT
Part XXVIX on my series of dishing on Legal Sea Foods, we focus today on the Kendall Square location. Hot and sexy decor after a recent renovation, the new space is much appreciated after the fright that used to be the layout and waiting area here.…More »
14. Sissy K's
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 248-6511
Categories:
Restaurants,
Dance Clubs,
Dive Bars
Neighbourhood: Financial District
Staggering in at #3 on my list of "Ten Place To Burn and Loot in Boston When the Revolution Comes", Sissy K's is just disgusting. How, you ask, is Sissy K's any more distinguishable from any of the other terrible places to go drink and dance in the…More »
15. El Paso Enchiladas
Oy vei! Wait, no...caramba! (Why doesn't Yelp have an upside-down exclamation point?!?) I get suckered into El Paso Enchiladas every time I go to Quincy Market Colonnade. I'm overwhelmed when I step into Q. Market anyway...there are so many choices…More »
16. Museum Of Fine Arts
I like the MFA. I went two days ago and really dug the Antonio Lopez Garcia exhibit that's on until 7/27. He's a Spanish realist and does cityscapes, portraits, these awesome pencil drawings that look like photos, and naked people! Yay! Naked people!…More »
17. El Pelon Taqueria
It's been a long morning at the MFA and ME SO HUNGRY! ME LOVE BURRITO LONG TIME!
Crossed the Fenway and ran up to Peterborough (looking longingly at Brown Sugar on the way) and fell into the goodness of El Pelon.
I was so hungry that I could eat…More »
18. The Pour House
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 236-1767
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
Coming in strong as #4 on my "Top Ten List of Places to Loot and Burn in Boston When the Revolution Comes".
Slightly more disgusting than Clery's, but not as god-awful as Whiskey's. The worst aspect of this bar is the freakin' SMELL...like piss and…More »
19. Berk's
Hey...boys can like Berk's too!
Seriously, practically every review here is by women. I just want to let the guys know that Berk's has men's shoes as well at the same great sale prices.
Thing is, you have to know what to buy here. If you can stick to…More »
20. Taco Loco
Many moons ago when I was a young and naive http://dot.com slave transplanted from the Left Coast, I missed home something fierce. Now, when I say "home", I don't mean Mom, smog, and the Hollywood sign. I mean all the little Mexican/Central American…More »
21. Mike's Roast Beef
I'll be honest and say that I've never been a huge fan of the roast beef joint. We don't really have them where I come from in CA, unless you count Arby's, which I emphatically don't. Roast beef shops seem to cover New England like some sort of…More »
22. Delux Café
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-5258
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: South End
Not a bad little bar, but sometimes service can be spotty. They mix a nice drink here...I hate it when the alcohol overpowers a drink, but they get a nice balance in here. There's quirky stuff all up on the walls and the music is pretty good.
I've…More »
23. Comedy Connection - CLOSED
The CC is not a bad comedy club, all things considered. I feel like the premises are starting to show their age, somewhat. Drinks are overpriced, but if you can excuse that, there's no reason why you can't have a good time here. I've seen Saget,…More »
24. Hotel Commonwealth
Superb from start to finish! I've stayed in a LOT of hotels in my time (and worked in them) and the Commonwealth is definitely on my top three list. We were upgraded to junior suite for our anniversary. The room was huuuuuuuuuuge and comfortable. The…More »
25. Eastern Standard Kitchen
I had such high hopes for Eastern Standard, but it turned out to be an incredible disappointment. Drinks, food quality, wait time, and especially service were lackluster at best.
Disclaimer #1: We showed up at 4:45pm on the night of a Sox game. We…More »
26. Colonial Trading Co.
Boston, MA 02228
(617) 695-1652
Categories:
Hobby Shops,
Pawn Shops,
Jewelry
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A smallish storefront in the heart of Boston, Colonial Trading is nevertheless a powerhouse of good customer service and fine coin selections.
Folks who are familiar with my Yelp! know that I am an amateur collector and that I've had a number of…More »
27. Legal Sea Foods
Former domain of both King Chuck Karoub and Satan-spawned demonic incubus creature Scottie Pee-Pee Pants, Long Wharf simply doesn't measure up to the quality (heh) that I'd expect from a typical Legal's. You absolutely cannot beat the location on…More »
28. Hard Rock Cafe - CLOSED
I guess I'm easily impressed by the Hard Rock concept, but I still get a bit of a thrill when I walk into this HRC. Musical highlights here are Aerosmith guitars (BOSTON BAY-BEE!) and Fishman's 1967 model Electrolux blue vacuum cleaner. (If you don't…More »
29. Blue Fin
Maybe it was just the fact that I came during a busy lunch crowd, but I wasn't really overly impressed with Blue Fin. The sushi was good, but standard...the same stuff I could get anywhere in the city. There wasn't much in terms of atmosphere either.…More »
30. Cactus Club Restaurant & Bar
When the sunshine's coming and the weather's heating up, it's time to think about sitting on the patio and absorbing margaritas by the gallon. The Cactus Club is a nice enough spot to do this. The outdoor seating, though limited, is pleasant enough.…More »
31. Formaggio Kitchen
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-4750
Categories:
Cheese Shops,
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Huron Village
Pretty damn amazing, on many levels. Commitment and cheese knowledge of the staff is off the scale. Forget the cheese for a minute; FK is filled to the brim with other non-cheesy gourmet food items. Bakery items and olives are especially a plus.
The…More »
32. Pho Lemongrass
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-8600
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Coolidge Corner
I really am a pain in the ass when I go out to dinner. I get it from Grandpa Harris, who used to terrorize every server (in the olden days, they were called "Oh Waitress?!?!) in a 500 foot radius. I'm not nearly as bad as Grandpa was, but I'm not…More »
33. Algiers Coffee House
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 492-1557
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Middle Eastern
Neighbourhood: Harvard Square
Wow! My 200th review! I want to review somewhere that is extra special to me, so Algiers it is. In the ten years since I've moved to Boston, I've spend great times here at Algiers. Usually I would take a seat upstairs and write in a journal for hours…More »
34. Bank of America Pavilion
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 728-1600
Categories:
Stadiums & Arenas,
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
A really great outdoor venue for shows in Boston. Better than the Hatch Shell in everything except for location. Great lines of sight from anywhere in the pavilion and good sound overall...it gets a bit echo-y on the sides.
One of the best nights of…More »
35. Gypsy Bar
Dear, sweet Mercury bar. You were so wonderful and fantastic back in the day. (Or maybe i was just younger and drunker then). You were so pretty inside and all the cool kids went here.
Mercury Bar, your memory is being sullied by the disgusting Gypsy…More »
36. Toucher and Rich
Ok, so I listen to NPR most of the time. Lest you think I'm some sort of nerdling baby, I also love Opie and Anthony's very non-PC humor in the mornings. It's only natural, I guess, that I'd gravitate to Toucher and Rich for some afternoon yuks.
It's…More »
37. Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Boston, MA 02113
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: North End
Snoop Dogg once said "And I ain't even swingin' them things; I holla 187 wit' my d**k in yo' mouth, beeyoch."
Uh, sorry. For #187, I'd like to take you to my favorite dead spot in Boston. By the time you reach Copps on the Freedom Trail, you're hot,…More »
38. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-6559
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Harvard Square
Bipartisan burgers! This is the only place that I could ever "vote" for a Republican!
There are many things I could hate about Bartley's: the high prices, the crowded seating, the wait, the slightly below average service, the lack of bathrooms...but…More »
39. Au Bon Pain
Au Bon does a nice job in other locations (notably Brigham and Womens), but this location is gross. It smells like donkey butt when you walk in.
(In response to your obvious question about how I know what a donkey's butt smells like, there are a lot…More »
40. Boston Children's Museum
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 426-6500
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
I'm going to be in the minority here, but I hate the Children's Museum. Why? you ask. It's so much fun! It brings back all my memories of childish whimsy!
That's sort of the point. I've noticed that quite a few of the reviews talk about how great it…More »
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