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Susan "Mrs. Boomastic" D.'s Profile
Davis Square - My college days
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1. Anna's Taqueria
I live for my Anna's fix weekly. Cheap thrill when you don't feel like cooking dinner. Quesadillas are crisp and oily, but I think it adds to the flavor. Try the carnitas (pulled spicy pork) if you like an added kick or plain old chicken for those…More »
2. J.P. Licks
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-5079
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
Why am I so in love with your hot fudge sundae, delectable ice cream flavors, and your friendly staff? Because clearly, you, JP Licks, are my one true ice cream lover.
When it is late at night and you don't feel like yelling at your buddy over a…More »
3. Café Mami
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 547-9130
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhood: Porter Square
This place supported me during college. The best wholesome food offered in this itty Japanese mall.
This place feels like home because you get bottomless white rice, sriracha sauce, and rice seasoning conveniently on your table.
MUST: chicken curry,…More »
4. CVS Pharmacy
Otherwise known as that CVS in Porter Square. I love everything about this CVS. Wonderful selection, huge upscale foreign skin products, large magazine section, & 24-hour service. I could hang out here all evening long.
5. Wang's Fast Food
This is my favorite Tufts area family-owned restaurant. You would assume from the name that they'd only specialize in typical americanized chinese fast food, but you would be absolutely WRONG!
This place is great if you have the right expectations.…More »
6. Japonaise Bakery
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 547-5531
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Porter Square
This is a must-see. Located in the middle of Porter Exchange at an unassuming counter between the bubble tea counter and Japanese grocery store, it has absolutely delicious French-styled pastries for CHEAP.
Hot tips:
*order the red bean cream puff…More »
7. The Broken Yolk
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-6621
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch,
Sandwiches
5/17/05: I believe this place is pretty new (under a year old). I visited with my boyfriend on a Saturday morning around 10am. We got a seat immediately. The waitstaff was kind enough to ask a to-go-order group to give up their table-hogging.
Anyways,…More »
8. Blue Shirt Café
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 629-7641
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
I am trying to make a habit of writing my review before reading everyone else's. It is so tough!
Here I go. I am going to start with the smoothies. Best smoothies, hands down. I am calling all Jamba Juice junkies because we have nothing like that in…More »
9. Antonia's - CLOSED
This is the first place I had discovered when I moved into my new apartment in Davis Square. It was summer and sitting by the huge vast windows was a delight.
I used to love getting the sauteed calamari and caesar salad or even trying their specials…More »
10. Tu Y Yo
The whole pitcher of red sangria looked really good. Though when I went, we had the white (which didn't have the whole 6 glasses they promised). So get the red.
Another thing, beware of the minimum dinner price. I wasn't too hungry because we had…More »
11. Diva India Bistro Restaurant
I had always liked this place until one day. I went there for lunch with my boyfriend and had a decent meal. We paid with a credit card and left a big tip. A couple days later, we look at the credit card bill online and see that Diva charged us 5…More »
12. Redbones
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-2200
Delicious macaroni and cheese (side dish). The pulled beef, which I ordered hot, is REALLY hot. When I order from any American restaurant, I never expect them to know what true heat is. This place proved me wrong. Even writing this review makes my…More »
13. Poor Little Rich Girl - CLOSED
The perfect clothing store in modest, laid-back Davis Square.
This clothing store offers some great name brands with a flair of style that is original and creative. Just check out those window displays that change frequently.
Admittedly, the…More »
14. Somerville Theatre
Living across from this theater, I am greatly attached to this old-school funky theater. They have all the best movie-hits cycling every few weeks, cool independent free shows weekly during the summer, and discounted movie tickets ($6 evening adult).…More »
15. McDonald's
It has your general fast food fare, but the one thing that sets it apart, two words: Homeless-Friendly.
No wonder since it is located across the Social Security Building where long lines tend to linger.
I have had the honor of ordering from a newbie…More »
16. Sligo Pub
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-9561
I am always one to try something twice. This place has had a fair share of my attention. Why? It just happens to be a local hangout for college students, high school reunions, and randam townies who all have something in common - thirst for CHEAP…More »
17. Hollywood Express - CLOSED
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-4900
Category:
Videos and Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
The selection is not bad. They have all the normal movies with some older classics in the mix. They have the best Tuesday and Wednesday movie deals - rent one, get one free! Great for those lazy mid-week nights when you just want to cozy in with your…More »
18. Au Bon Pain - CLOSED
After finishing off an entire Bartley's burger, I was strolling along with a girlfriend towards our parked car and low and behold, we stumble upon a half-off bake sale, known as Au Bon Pain.
Who knew there was even another location especially with…More »
19. Market Basket
So, on your way over to this grocery store and while parking, you may feel like you're gonna be shot. But it's okay because what you save here is more than your life's value (in economic terms).
You'll be amazed how everything is either $0.99 or…More »
20. Porter Square Books
I had no issue with the layout of the store. It actually looks similar to the B&N in Burlington. What I had an issue with was the angry woman working there. I asked if they were hiring and she dealt me this patronizing 'only on my dead body would I…More »
21. The Burren
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-6896
Categories:
Irish,
American (Traditional),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
When you're in Davis Square, your visit requires a stop at the Burren. Tufts college crowd hang out along with the townies in the neighborhood. It has decent live bands in the larger back room with a bar. The front room is pretty spacious with a…More »
22. Johnny D's
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-2004
Categories:
Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
This place has a tremendous reputation in the neighborhood. Personally, I am not into the rocker 1990's live bands with unfamiliar songs and gag props. Perhaps, it's my age or my queer sense of fun, but I much prefer the Burren to this place. Also,…More »
23. Sound Bites
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-8338
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Middle Eastern,
Mediterranean
Why wait in line for half an hour for ordinary food? Sorry, but I can cook just as well as they do. It is breakfast, forchristsake.
Done with the rant. Okay, they have decent omelletes and you can drink your coffee in a real cup like you would if you…More »
24. McKinnon's Meat Market
This little meat market where they actually sell the raw stuff can be a lifesaver for those on a budget. They carry a large assortment of beef: pot roasts, marinated tenderloins, T-bones, etc, as well as cheap-ass split chicken breast and ground-up…More »
25. Brooks Pharmacy - CLOSED
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-7730
Category:
Drugstores
Neighbourhood: Davis Square
This location has great facilities - pharmacy, upscale beauty counter, friendly service area, and decent food selection.
I have received a rain check on an item with no problem. I have gotten plenty of samples from the beauty counter without…More »
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Yelping SinceFebruary 2006
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