The Early American

1054 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02169

stephanie p. writes: I went to middle school and high school right down the street, and honestly didnt mind getting up a few minutes earlier just so I coud stop by here before school started (we would also sneak out during study halls!)  The food is cheap and delicious…

Jordan's Furniture

1 Under Price Way
Natick, MA 01760

Kendra S. writes: I am glad we went to Jordan's on a Sunday before noon.  I am glad we walked through the labyrinthian showcase rooms before the afternoon stampede of families arrived after church, brunch, etc.  We got to experience the Bourbon Street theme concourse…

The Pub

38 Centre St
Brockton, MA 02301

mark e. writes: unreal buffet - if you've never had Lebanese food before you have to try it - and on Friday/Saturday the prime rib is huge - nicest family owns it ( Deb/Steve) - across from wb mason - as bill say's "The Pub is a true hidden jewel" - he is right - do…

The Boston Chipyard
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

Quincy Market
Boston, MA 02109

Jenna C. writes: SO. GOOD.

Call me a plain jane but I have a soft spot for the original chocolate chip. Sometimes if I'm feeling saucy I'll get some peanut butter chocolate chip just to mix it up a little.

They may be a tad bit pricey but  they are totally worth it.
No…

Giacomo's
Neighborhood: Back Bay

431 Columbus Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Tom E. writes: Here people, have some pre-pig-out tips for arranging your visit to Giacomo's South End...

#1 - Skip lunch, and maybe even breakfast. You'll need the room

#2 - Be prepared not only to eat like an Italian, but to eat when Italians do. That means if you…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Central Square

115 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Ligaya T. writes: ETHOS:
I'd take a WF over a conventional grocer any day; to borrow an Allix T.-ism, this BEC (big evil company) has garnered my respect for their commitment to goodness. Commendable that they're phasing out plastic bag usage for recycled totes by…

Shaw's Supermarket
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1065 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Felecia C. writes: This is my first review. I know, it's Shaw's, so boring, but I am here at least once a week so I am just gonna go with it.

For those of us who eat gluten free, this place is surprisingly stocked with goodies.  In addition to all the conventional…

Flora Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Arlington

190 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

Shaina G. writes: Many times I passed Flora en route to a soccer game or few.  I was drawn by its superfluous sign and large entry door.  It had to be good, right?  Circa fall 2006.  So I grabbed the folks and took them on an adventure into Alrington for dinner.  They…

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Boston

330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Jeffrey H. writes: My first review in a while - for a place I've visited two too many times in the last couple weeks...

I hadn't been here since my mom kicked me out of her no-no.

The hospital itself is very clean and the nurses are to die for - like I want you to come…

Puma
Neighborhood: Back Bay

333 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Sean L. writes: I always swing in here when I'm out on Newb. St.  They always have the latest Puma stuff and it's usually a few bucks cheaper than if you buy puma merch somewhere else, like Urban or whatever.  The staff ranges from complacent to very friendly which…

Bambara Restaurant
Neighborhood: East Cambridge

25 Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02141

Cara P. writes: I came here with my MOM.  

-the bartender became quite smitten with my mother. @$()@*?
-We met a prince...ask me from where, I honestly couldn't understand a goddamn word he said. No ...a REAL prince.
-we got oysters
- I walked into every piece of…

Cafe Podima
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

156 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 02114

Tarah H. writes: I've only ever gotten the frozen yogurt here. But dammmnnnn is it good.

Simply put, it's frozen, swirly goodness with almost anything you want mixed in. What do I like mixed in? Good old fashioned Oreos. They don't skimp on the mix-ins, but they don't…

Bel Tempo
Neighborhood: Downtown

28 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02108

jkhkjh j. writes: So cute!! If you are near Park Street or Government Center; you must stop by! There is a gift for all your girls: mother, bride, baby... I did not check out the guy's section... Great Vera Bradley collection if you're into that... lots of adorable…

Marylou's News

34 Whiting Street
Hingham, MA 02043

Vivian W. writes: Behold Starbucks! The glory that you could be if you weren't such corporate assholes! Begone golddigging frapaccino. Get thee to a nunnery mocha chocolata half caf soy grande venti latte. You couldn't decide what language you spoke anyway and you…

Zen Hair

476 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Dorothy C. writes: Finally, a place in Boston that can cut Asian hair - Freddy spent almost an hour meticulously cutting my hair.  Dry-cut first (b/c I have thick unmanageable hair that does funny things once it's dry), then shampoo/dry/iron'ed, and re-cut again.  Most…

Sichuan Garden
Neighborhood: Brookline Village

295 Washington St
Brookline, MA 02445

Philip C. writes: This place is really really good and very spicy too though you have to know what to order...
Even with the ugly interior and the poorly cooked rice, i would still rate this restaurant amongst the best in boston
I would recommend the chengdu dry hot…

Brasserie Jo
Neighborhood: Back Bay

Colonnade Hotel
120 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Yihwa H. writes: One word: Profiteroles.

Okay, I have much more than one word (in fact, I can be verbose) but the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Brasserie Jo is their profiteroles. They're much bigger than I normally think of profiteroles to be, but…

New England Conservatory of Music

33 Gainsborough St
Boston, MA 02115

roshni r. writes: one the nation's premiere conservatories, nec boasts performances year round by fantastic artists, provides lessons available from some of music's finest teachers, and of course has the lovely jordan hall--a much more affordable alternative to…

Naked Fish Restaurant Inc

16 North St
Boston, MA 02109

Merri L. writes: Naked Fish is actually a small chain of restaurants. There is one in Waltham, over by the hotels, one in Saugus, off Rt. 1, and one in Boston, in Faneuil Hall. There may be one or two more I don't know about. I've been to the one in Saugus once, and…

Rudi's Resto-Cafe
Neighborhood: Financial District

30 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Leighann F. writes: In a mad dash to catch a train to NYC, lunch options were limited to something quick, near South Station.

Ouch. There goes our usual quality standards!

Rudi's to the rescue! A decent stock of salads, cold noodle dishes, sweet-tooth treats and…

Whim
Neighborhood: Back Bay

253 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02228

Natasha A. writes: This little boutique is so friendly and every piece is perfectly chosen. Good place for splurging although they do have sales and the owners may offer an extra discount. Great collection of premium denim and belts.

Emack and Bolio's

736 Center St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Vanessa C. writes: i absolutely love it here.  a short walk from my house...but enough of a walk to be like "hey i walked all the way here, a little ice cream won't hurt!"
okay, so i kind of grumble at the prices, but i pay it anyway because the ice cream is basically…

Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

89 Winthrop St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Damien S. writes: One hundred forty reviews and not a single one refers to Grendel's as what it is: the womb of Harvard Square.

The subterranean hug with cold beer, step-up pub grub and conversational bartenders. A truly great spot to tip a pint with friends.

Temple Bar
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1688 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: Temple Bar is my default fall-back bar/restaurant when I'm with someone who has a car. I've never been disappointed here and always been impressed - whether with friends, with my mum or with a date. It's never too packed or loud inside and it's so…

The Common Ground
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

85 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Mark S. writes: Mandy F/ Common Ground
This is going to be the first of many date/ restaurant reviews.

So, I took this girl I met on a networking  site that sounds like schmyspace to a local staple of mine, the Common Ground.  I like to take dates here because it's…

Pic A Pasta

600A Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Nora B. writes: The food is great, the portions are perfect, and there is a lot of variety!  You can pick your own sauce, type of pasta, and toppings (ranging from veggies to meat).  Or select one of their many salads, specialty meals, sandwiches, and so on.

The…

The Fours

15 Cottage Ave
Quincy, MA 02169

Robyn L. writes: This was the first stop on a Red Line Pub Crawl (one hell of a long pub crawl). Our "fueling station," it's where we met up with everyone, kicked off the drinking and got a bite to eat.

Considering our event consisted of bars right off the Red…

Fowler House Cafe

1059 Hancock St
Quincy, MA 02169

Julie G. writes: Great neighborhood bar.  Never had a bad meal here.  From the Pizza to the pasta specials it is always a yummy meal.  Service is great!  What a friendly crew!

Second Coming Record Store
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1105 Massachusetts Ave
replaced by Massive Records, now closed as well
Cambridge, MA 02138

patrick g. writes: The dearly departed. Used to be a really good record store and an even better place to get naked in front of with an American flag wrapped around you, Thanksgiving night, 17 degree F, after last call, on a dare. Or so I hear.

Bertucci's

22 Merchants Row
Faneuil Hall
Boston, MA 02109

Jeffrey H. writes: My company was eaten by a bigger company. To welcome us to the global family of money thieving neocons, the new CEO planned an after work web conference call for all locations (sure, I'll stay after work for detention, NO PROB!)

Whilst the CEO wined…

Tsunami
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

10 Pleasant St
Brookline, MA 02446

Amy R. writes: I really love sushi, a lot, but I have never been 100% sold on the fancy pantsy atmosphere of Fugakyu. But right next door is Fugakyu's hipper, more laid back cousin, Tsunami. The BYOBness adds some fun and casualness but the sushi they serve is…

Stockyard Restaurant

135 Market St
Brighton, MA 02135

Sarah S. writes: I have to admit, as much as I love a good smattering of beef, I was apprehensive about eating a place called The Stockyard.

As many have reported, the place is "old school"; so much so that our waiter even looked like Vince Vaughn, star of the movie…

Teriyaki House
Neighborhood: South Boston

32 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127

Billie M. writes: I have many addictions, of which many are not healthy.  But one I do have that I don't need to be ashamed of is brown rice.  I love brown rice.  Rice steamer-ed, TJ's frozen packs, Uncle Ben's, I'm not picky.  But you tell me I can have brown rice…

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
Neighborhood: Back Bay

50 Park Plaza
Boston, MA 02116

luis .. writes: The rooms here were very small.  I hung halfway out the shower stall, serious.  That being said, they did have a lot of character.  Just to be clear, when I say *character* I don't mean that it's a crackhouse.  It's very fancy and ornate.  If you…

Giacomo & Rondi Salon

539 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02228

Kristin M. writes: I've been here 3 times to get a cut with Teresa.  I was recommended to her by a friend of a friend, who has the most adorable pixie haircut (I was looking for someone who was good at short cuts with lots of layers).

My first cut with Teresa was…

Deluca's
Neighborhood: Back Bay

239 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Julie K. writes: so sorry to compare with other city's markets..

but could you please tell me what I was looking for again?

L Street Tavern
Neighborhood: South Boston

658A E 8th St
Boston, MA 02127

Nick E. writes: I like how other Yelpers consciously refrain from making references to "Good Will Hunting". Since this is one of my favorite movies, and since I'm from Pennsylvania and don't pretend to have any kind of Boston street cred, I'll just start my review…

Oasis Salon & Day Spa
Neighborhood: Back Bay

69 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116

Terra W. writes: I have been going to Oasis for a while now, about a year. I've always loved it! Cazandra is amazing, and can get my hair straighter than any other stylist. But beware, they just raised all their prices in January. My sister is also a patron, and her…

Encore Lounge

275 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02216

Sean L. writes: No it's not like Jake Ivory's.  The people who perform here actually have some talent... and it's not filled with drunken slobbering college kids either.  It's a more upscale piano bar kind of place.  Check it out, sing a song for karaoke, be…

Crispy Crepes Cafe

512 Park Dr
Boston, MA 02215

Denis K. writes: When I lived in Boston, this was one of my favorite restaurants. The cafe sits in BU's South Campus, a quieter area just a bridge away from busy Comm Ave. The restaurant, itself, is small - quaint, really, with only four tables and exposed brick…