Iris Vera, Cleaning Service

Boston, MA 02163

Jeremy S. writes: Very reliable house cleaner. Took care of my 1-BR apartment and laundry for $45. Her English comprehension wasn't perfect but we got by just fine. Has many customers in Soldiers Field Park.

Sentient

600 Cordwainer Dr
Norwell, MA 02061

Philip M. writes: San Francisco to Vegas and back before breakfast.

R P M Automotive Inc

14 Sheafe St
Brookline, MA 02445

Dave P. writes: If you own a Saab and are in the Boston area, make sure it gets looked after by Ross Martin. He is a Saab Master Technician and does not charge the normal dealer rates. He doesn't look to overcharge and do unnecessary repairs and he takes time to…

Alice Ting
Neighborhood: South Boston

MIT
77 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA 02238

Jean W. writes: Best friend and best organic chemist ever. No this should not be a friendster testimonial. She's one to watch, as she cures cancer.

Blanchard Liquor
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

103 Harvard Ave
Allston, MA 02134

Amanda H. writes: I think it's amusing how that one review talks about posting IDs on the door.  Um....it's because they are FAKE IDS.  It makes me chuckle.

Going by Blanchard's reminds me of the lunch guy at my high school that would fill the vending machine.  His…

3 Scoops

403 Washington St
Brighton, MA 02135

Didier s. writes: I live in Brighton and I have two choices, 3 scoops and coldstone, coldstone was like eating cold poop, and 3 scoops was very good.  I hope this is helpful.

Caprice

275 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116

Yihwa H. writes: I am wavering between 3 and 4 stars. Four because they have some really great music in the room upstairs, drinks are good, and I have some good memories of the place. Three because it depends on which night you go, the first floor bar-area right when…

Desi Dhaba
Neighborhood: Central Square

401 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139

Merri L. writes: The other week we had yummy Indian at Desi Dhaba in Central Square (Boston). I had the vegetarian thali and Jesse had the meat thali. Both were very good. The thali is when you get a bunch of different dishes in one. We also had the mango lassis,…

Tokai Japanese Gifts
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1815 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140

Jessika D. writes: Even though this store is crazy expensive I give it 5 stars cause I love, love, love, what they sell.
Conveniently located in Porter Exchange, this Japanese store is so beautiful.  Everywhere I turn there is another gorgeous item to look at and wish I…

Sunny's Diner

7 Landsdowne St
Cambridge, MA 02139

Tom E. writes: SUNNY'S!!!!
But why is it called Sunny's?

(a) It's next to the Sunoco gas station,
(b) It's 1 block away from MIT's hotter-than-the-Sun nuclear reactor,
(c) The sun always shines when Novartis is close by, or
(d) None of The Above

I'm with Monty Brewster…

Boston Common Podiatry
Neighborhood: Back Bay

264 Beacon St
4th Fl
Boston, MA 02116

Brian D. writes: i agree 100% with the previous poster and with the help of the good doctor S. have been able to heal my almost always painful foot issues. and her office was very helpful too, i was out of work and uninsured when i really needed help and they were…

Sports & Physical Therapy Associates

1101 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

Julianne M. writes: Amanda is nursing me back to health so I can hit the ground running (literally). They open at 7 am and their last appointment is at 6:15 pm, so you don't have to rearrange your whole schedule to fit in a couple of appointments. Plus, they are open…

711 Bistro & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: Back Bay

711 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Melissa A. writes: I took my boyfriend there for his birthday. The waiter was a jerk. The food was pretty good, but it would have been nice if they said what exactly was in the spring rolls. Apparently, my boyfriend is "slightly" allergic to crab and his throat started…

Union Square Farmers Market

70 Union Sq
Somerville, MA 02143

Babs P. writes: I prefer to support the local farmer, and this farmer's market is open on Saturdays, unlike the one in Davis Square, which brings out the whole community. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of vendors, and it took me less than five minutes to…

McGolf

150 Bridge St
Dedham, MA 02026

Katrina W. writes: So0ooooo have you ever had one of those days where....
You:
-Woke up late, and had to jump in any particles of clothing surrounding you to head for work
-Forgot your cup of coffee on the counter on your way out heading to work
-Got a flat tire, one week…

India Pavilion Restaurant
Neighborhood: Central Square

17 Central Sq
Cambridge, MA 02139

Ligaya T. writes: High five, good Indian!

It seems that the ratings are all over the place because of poor quality of the lunch buffet. Haven't been, but let me tell ya, my saag paneer and chicken tikka masala were the bomb d. Why? Cuz they've got the cream!…

Ambrosia On Huntington
Neighborhood: Back Bay

116 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Andrea C. writes: This place is soooooooooo freakin pricey but beautiful, fantasically impeccable decor and menu.  To be rich....  Thank God for loaded relatives because that's the only way I got to touch a piece of this heaven.  Boys, good date place (hint, hint).

XV Beacon Street Hotel
Neighborhood: Downtown

15 Beacon St
Boston, MA 02108

Gourmet G. writes: Located in a 1903 Beaux Arts-style building in one of the city's most fashionable neighborhoods, XV Beacon is a luxurious landmark 62-room boutique hotel that combines exceptional personal service with the atmosphere of an elegant private home. The…

La Morra

48 Boylston Street
Brookline Village, MA 02445

Sarah A. writes: Was here awhile back for restaurant week. Not very impressed. The food I found to be rather overpriced (even the RW menu) and not that great. I am never really a fan of dining out for Italian as the mark up is so ridiculous. Unless the place is…

Yumont Hardware
Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain

702 Centre St
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Brian D. writes: You are not required to go to Home Depot or that other big chain hardware store every time that you need to get a tube of caulking or a light bulb. Seriously, don't believe the hype. Even though your local mom and pop hardware store might not have an…

Redline
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

59 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tom E. writes: Redline is like that friend you have who is always up for trying anything....

You: Trivia tonight?
Redline: Let's do it!
* trivia is monday night and pretty good *

You: Beer, burger and watch the game?
Redline: I'm in.
* the bar is a great perch with…

Beauty and Main

30 Brattle St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Joe C. writes: Guys, go into this place and pick one thing off the shelf at random and your girlfriend will think you are the greatest boyfriend of all time.  My girlfriend loves stuff made by "Bliss" and this was one of the only places in town that has it.  Found…

Smith & Wollensky
Neighborhood: Back Bay

101 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116

Devon W. writes: I was conflicted with how to rate my Restaurant Week steak eating adventure, and it wasn't an easy one, because I'd never been here before and also I don't go to a lot of American steak houses.  I think four stars works because of the following…

Darwin's Ltd.
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1629 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02138

Liz D. writes: Lunchtime in Harvard Square and I was surprisingly baffled as to where I should eat.  I had beasted Cambridge 1 the other day and was looking to try something new, an amazing sandwich.  After hearing good things about Darwin and learning that they…

Asian Garden
Neighborhood: Chinatown

28 Harrison Ave
Boston, MA 02111

evan s. writes: Ok Seriously....the hidden gem of Boston Chinese Food. I'm a Jew who also lived in China plus travel there all my time..so I know my stuff less then a native but not too bad for a white dude.

I was taken there by my friend who founded HeyLetsGo, the…

Boca Grande
Neighborhood: Porter Square

1728 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138

Tracee D. writes: tamales are all right.  If you're into them- go for it.

aburrido burritos

no me gusta.

Johnny's Luncheonette

30 Langley Rd
Newton, MA 02459

jeremy k. writes: 3 stars, i dont think im even playing the 3.5789973 rounded down card today, and here why.

i use to live on langley back in the day and would frequent this place often, so much so that i became sickened by the feeling a burger and fries plate would…

Panera Bread

200 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02171

Greg O. writes: Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Panera... I'll say that off the bat.  But not once has it been my choice to go there.  To me, it's all a little too gimmicky about being posh and fancy shmancy.  You're a friggin sub shop, get over it.  The prices are…

Johnnie's Fresh Market

1028 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02445

ericalynn g. writes: Don't let the looks deceive you - it's an upscale Foodmaster.  Emphasis on upscale.  For a small place, it sure has a lot of stuff to choose from.  Lots of organic veggies, vegetarian deli, a separate fridge for four different kinds of soymilk, a…

Paddy O's
Neighborhood: Charlestown

33 Union St
Boston, MA 02109

Michael C. writes: Love to drink and hang at this place. My Band also plays there quite a bit, and it is a great place to play. On weekends the place is always jammed, but there is still room to move around. Great staff, great bartenders, and great drinks!

John Dewar & Co Inc

753 Beacon St
Newton, MA 02459

Lilly J. writes: There are few things I love more in the world than duck fat.

One of them is the Spice Girls. The other is the group of people that I call, "The Awesome." Within that group are people who provide me duck fat.

Bill, the strawberry blond gentleman at…

Good Life
Neighborhood: Downtown

28 Kingston St
Boston, MA 02111

Chloe D. writes: Last night was my first experience at GoodLife and while it was sort of a blur due to the fast paced nature of the evening there were a couple things worth mentioning.

Even though it's in the financial district, don't mistake it for a FH bar or…

Bangkok City

167 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Ligaya T. writes: Cerulean ceilings cast charming character.
Sweet snapshots of smiling statesmen surround the seating.
Place's pad thai packs a protein punch of peanuts and plump prawns!
(Sauce is sweet seems staff savors sugar slightly superfluously.)
Though in truth…

New Saigon Sandwich
Neighborhood: Chinatown

696 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111

Tom E. writes: Oooo... now I'm glad I was at the RMV so long that it was lunch time when I left. I spotted this place as I was rushing back to work and noticed "vietnamese sandwiches - $2.50"!!

So yummy. Lovely crispy bread with tasty fillings. Love the coriander. I…

UndergroundHipHop.com Retail Store

234 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Alex R. writes: You know what?  I'm not calling it hiphop anymore.  I realize that's what the cool people call it, but I think it's a stupid word.  I always have.  I don't like saying it.  I've been fighting that feeling for twenty years now, and I just realized…

Union Bar and Grille
Neighborhood: South End

1357 Washington St
Boston, MA 02228

David d. writes: I love rolling into Union with a bunch of my scumbag friends, in last night's clothes, ready to continue drinking. You look in from the sidewalk, and think "wow... I'd get kicked out of there in a heartbeat" but that has yet to happen! Getting seated…

The North Face Store
Neighborhood: Back Bay

326 Newbury St.
Boston, MA 02115

Steve s. writes: My relationship with North face started where Tommy Bahama ended.  
A simple purchase as cargo shorts can become an instant dilemma.  Either they are $29 and built for a season or a wash(whichever comes first) or you have to fork over a ton of dough…

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Neighborhood: Chinatown

1 Kneeland St
Boston, MA 02111

Timmy S. writes: It's true that a student will be doing the work, but there is always a professional looking over their shoulder.  For a fraction of the price of private dentistry, you'll recieve the same quality care, albeit from a younger face.  Besides, you're…

Rialto
Neighborhood: Harvard Square

1 Bennett St
Cambridge, MA 02138

diana r. writes: Do you care a lot about ingredients?  Can you taste the difference in flavor and texture between organic chicken and chicken raised on hormones and chemical feed?  Do you believe that dried herbs are no substitute for the real thing?  If so, Rialto's…

Sabatino's Restaurant and Grill
Neighborhood: Charlestown, North End

95 N Washington St
Boston, MA 02114

Rebecca O. writes: Surprising is right.  You will look at this place and think we are crazy.  Then you will go in, have a great meal, be served by your soon-to-be adopted Italian grandmother and leave so fat and happy you will know this is one of those hidden gems in…