Goosebeary's Food Truck
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

Ames St and Main St
Cambridge, MA 02238

Ligaya T. writes: People run after this truck with tongues lolling wildly -- and for eats that can be bought with couch cushion change it's no wonder. Expect Vietnamese, Thai and Cambodian slopped into styrofoam, carelessly thrown together food, warm drinks, gruff…

Union Jack

134 Newbury St
Peabody, MA 01960

Mina I. writes: Miss your Walker's Crisps?  Cadbury Flake? Small staples that make a huge difference in my quality of life!  They have a pretty large variety of British/English import junk-food considering how small this shop is!  They also have some home care…

Fire Opal
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner

320 Harvard Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Alyssa N. writes: Great stores (there's also one on Centre St. in Jamaica Plain) with fabulous jewelry, fascinating bags, interesting textiles, and all sorts of home decor that makes me want to redecorate every time I go in.

I bought a necklace in December that,…

The Elephant Walk - formerly known as Carambola

663 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02454

Ravi S. writes: I had asked my co-workers to try this restaurant for lunch since it was the only restaurant in Waltham participating in Restaurant Week. It's a nice little restaurant with decor of Cambodian culture. The environment calls for casual though the menu…

Brothers Deli & Restaurant

404 Main St
Wakefield, MA 01880

Felecia C. writes: Brothers is not about pretention. This family-owned eatery is cafeteria style - walk in and grab a tray, because you are carrying your own food.  

This is not to say that quality of food or service is not up to par, because the guys behind the counter…

Omelette Headquarters Inc.

57 Water Street
Wakefield, MA 01880

Craig C. writes: How did I end up here in Wakefield? I have no idea. Someone suggested IHOP and I said I would rather dump Maple Syrup down my pants and go sit on a red ant hill in the 100 degree heat while someone screams"rooty tooty fresh and fruity" in my ear over…

Pixie Stix
Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

131 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114

Caroline M. writes: Pixie Stix is technically for "tween fashion" (i.e. for chickadees between the ages of 7 and 16), but the clothes are so precious that I've often bought things for myself!!  A must see on Charles Street--right above Jari boutique, a couple doors down…

Thai Place Restaurant

2 E India Square Mall
Salem, MA 01970

jenilee l. writes: thai place restaurant was an unexpected surprise. walking into a ghost mall in salem doesn't usually prompt one to say "oooh! thai food!" but this small, obviously oddly occupied space produces excellent thai food at a very reasonable price.

my…

Harry Elkins Widener Memorial Library

Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02238

Daniel M. writes: Can't speak to the library itself but when it's closed and the moon is out their steps are pretty nice to sit and people watch.  Maybe do a little makin' out.  Whatev.

Good times.

Jenna Garey
Neighborhood: Back Bay

132 Newbury St
4th Floor
Boston, MA 02116

Ann M. writes: Five stars for Jenna Garey!  I've been searching for great hair cutters for years, and I've never had a haircut (on my straight, fine, limp hair) that has grown out so beautifully.  And Jenna is by far the nicest person I've ever had cut my hair -…

The Old Spot

121 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970

Chris M. writes: I went to the Old Spot with a friend last night for drinks and a quick meal. The place was packed with people of all ages. It was so effing loud in there I thought my ears would explode but after a while I either got used to it or went a little deaf.…

Sebastian's Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

One Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02108

Erica S. writes: If I were made of money, I'd come here all the time. Sadly, I am not.

Sebastian's is just one of those places that has everything, all fresh and homemade and healthy, too. They do a build your own salad that allows you to choose anything you want to…

Tamarind Bay
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

75 Winthrop Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Ligaya T. writes: If you're vacillating between this place and any other Indian joint in Harvard, just stop and enter this dungeon of goodness. Let me summarize the reviews for you: fantastic Indian food (might be best in the city) but questionable buffet. In doing so…

Blarney Stone
Neighborhood: Fields Corner, Dorchester

1509 Dorchester Ave
Dorchester, MA 02122

michelle i. writes: The blaa-ney stone.... Remember, you don't say R's here. We caravanned over here with a big group of G's friends from Dorchester on our last night in boston. Big bar, out door patio area, packed.

It was a good night. I got a drunk dial from an old…

Foodmaster Supermarket
Neighborhood: Charlestown

Bunker Hill Mall
50 Austin St
Charlestown, MA 02129

Michael C. writes: (Note: This review, like most on this page, is for the Somerville Foodmaster. Someone accidentally changed the address to the Charlestown one. This should get fixed soon.)

Foodmaster belongs to a dying breed. It's a small, friendly, neighborhood…

Acorns Bakery

1032 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA 02492

K B. writes: Fantastic!!!! Cookies are delicious, especially the chocolate chip. Sandwiches are great too. The staff isn't the friendliest, but the great food makes up for the grumpiness.

Rinaldi's Park Square
Neighborhood: Back Bay

31 Saint James Ave Ste 550
Boston, MA 02116

Daniel S. writes: These guy have salvaged the more important relationships in my life and pulled more back from the brink of destruction than any other paramedic, doctor, suicide hot-line or marriage counselor.

What are they?  SHOE REPAIR SPECIALISTS!

Not only shoe…

AMC Framingham Premium Cinema

22 Flutie Pass
Framingham, MA 01701

MzLizz M. writes: Once upon a time, in a far-away land called Framingham, there was a magical movie theater called "the grille".  People from all around would travel to this theater to witness all of its great powers.
And what are these great powers you ask?  
Well,…

Sei Bar

182 Main St
Medford, MA 02155

Jess K. writes: The food here is decent but not memorable. The prices are better than Fugakyu but I still wouldn't jump at the chance to go here as much as I would with Fugakyu. I would choose this place as an alternative to some boring meal at home but not really…

Franco's Hair Studio His & Hers
Neighborhood: Inman Square

159 Hampshire St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Kate P. writes: This review is for the attached spa (the awning says "163 Spa" but you still enter at Franco's next door).  Jennifer, the esthetician, is a total sweetie and quite talented with wax.  This was one of my favorite eyebrow waxes ever - very precise and…

Gourmet Garden

430 Paradise Rd
Swampscott, MA 01907

Heidi H. writes: The seafood stuffed eggplant is the best! Very nice atmosphere and very friendly accomodating staff!  
The sushi is great too, but their Chinese dishes are tasty, unique and healthy.  Finish off with a bowl of Green Tea ice cream.

The lunch buffet is…

The Boston Phoenix
Neighborhood: Fenway

126 Brookline Avenue
Suitte 3
Boston, MA 02215

Viv C. writes: As an out-of-towner with no idea what to do, the Phoenix was extremely thorough and detailed with listings and reviews for theatre, arts, movies, comedy, dining and other entertainment. That's how my BF and I discovered that several museums,…

Harvard House of Pizza
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1706 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Kylie H. writes: Everything I have ordered here has been delicious and reasonably priced.

I have three pizza places I can't get enough of and this is by far one of them. Also, I have tried their wraps (chicken cesaer) and it was the best I think I've ever had.…

Dabin

10 Muzzey Street
# 1
Lexington, MA 02421

Tiffany D. writes: Wow. Delicious and the waitstaff is really friendly.  I've been here once a few years ago for dinner and once recently a few weeks ago for lunch.  I love how it's two of my favorite cuisines, Japanese & Korean.  They give out panchan (sp?) the little…

Dellaria Salons

5 Meriam Street
Lexington, MA 02421

Jen J. writes: I was in a wedding this past weekend and the bride chose this salon to get our updos.  Being very picky about how my hair is done, I was a little nervous trying a new place, especially for an updo.  I arrived 20 minutes early and my designated hair…

Kurkman's Market

227 Cypress Street
Brookline, MA 02445

Abbey K. writes: I love this place SO MUCH!  I moved to Brookline for the summer and opted to leave my car 'back home'.  When my boyfriend and I discovered Kurkman's Market, I'm pretty sure I clapped with excitement.  With Kurkman's just a few steps away I am able to…

Scissor Sound Hair
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

11 Harvard Avenue
# 17
Allston, MA 02134

Nate B. writes: By far the best Hair Salon for the money you could find in the area.  Not that I've really tried any other salon, but Scissor Sound definitely tops the charts.  I'm pretty picky when it comes to getting my hair done, but Scissor Sound will definitely…

Hollywood Hits Discount Theatre

7 Hutchinson Dr
Danvers, MA 01923

Josie M. writes: At this writing this theatre is showing most of the 2006 Oscar-nominated films, some of them recently re-released.  I love the more upscale selection of movies this business offers.  They usually feature a nice mix of new major releases and smaller,…

Peet's Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Financial District

176 Federal St
Boston, MA 02110

Jess K. writes: Free coffee between 1-3 every day? That is what the sign says!

I go here to buy containers of tea and have never been disappointed. I just went last week to renew my stock of Black Currant and also purchased some sort of Passion Flower tea.…

Dajuli Sparkles
Neighborhood: Back Bay

304 Newbury St
Boston, MA 02115

Trish F. writes: When I was here the other day, the woman broke a medium sized mirror and was really worried about her 7 years of bad luck.. so I've decided to try and help her superstition/karma points by writing a good review on Yelp. Can't hurt any more than a…

Big Y Supermarket

999 Providence Highway
Walpole, MA 02081

Meghan R. writes: So, I'll go a little further than my pal Anna P, who reviewed it first (and whom I don't actually know, despite the fact that I just called her my pal).

I admit that if I had to list the top 3 reasons why I shop at this Big Y, it would look like this:…

General Optical
Neighborhood: Porter Square, North Cambridge

2038 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Peter P. writes: A++++++ in all areas of service. I have been going to them for years. One day I got sick of my contacts, and I had a vision, well, it wasn't a pair of glasses that existed, so they custom made them based on exactaly what I wanted. Great place with…

Cityside Subaru

790 Pleasant Street
Belmont, MA 02478

Joy F. writes: i am writing from their waiting room. they have a waiting room with comfy chairs, free wireless and free coffee. the coffee is the the kind that makes one cup and you can pick from a variety of green mountain flavors. this is enough for me to like…

Installations @ EMF

120 Brookline Street
Cambridge, MA 02238

Alexandra L. writes: Saw the third installation this past weekend thanks to an invite from curator Judd Katz, I missed the performance portion but I have a lot of respect for goal of incorporating more public art into the Cambridge/Boston area.

I am really excited to…

Uni Sashimi Bar at Clio
Neighborhood: Back Bay

370 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Ligaya T. writes: I'd been waiting for the right time to venture to this diminutive spot tucked into a nook of the Eliot Hotel as it had been enthusiastically endorsed by everyone under the sun.

The fuss? I get it.
The price tag? We got it too.
(Though not nearly as…

First Bite Cafe
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

76 Brighton Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Joy W. writes: Go directly to the "Sub Danger Zone" - do not order pizza, do not order wraps.  If you're in the mood to stuff your face, The 50's Gardner is the ultimate sandwich.  Grilled chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and spicy fries, topped with melted…

Ariadne

344 Walnut Street
Newtonville, MA 02460

Richard F. writes: I had a hot date here (just kidding, just a friendly dinner)
The menu is small and it seems simple at first, but then I read the meals and they were ridiculous and hard to choose from...
Too bad I was experiMENTAL and ordered the lamb.  It wasn't my…

Orpheum Theatre
Neighborhood: Downtown

1 Hamilton Place
Boston, MA 02108

Ligaya T. writes: Beloved artist/band name emblazoned on my iConcertCal. Eyebrows raise, mouth moves swiftly into a large O, clap like a seal. Read location, "Orpheum" and I am deflated, like Nat'l Geographic boobs, like lost balloons. And what do I do then? Well,…