Maxima Center
Neighborhood: East Arlington

212 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474

greg f. writes: Given their rigorous parsimony, Maxima Center provides a compendium of objects that opens up a broader dialogue. Quite impressive.

Lucie Wicker Photography

Boston, MA 02113

Lucie W. writes: Hi! My name is Lucie and I recently set up a business to try to sell my work, mainly photography. I have a lot of Boston area photos (Fenway is one of my favorite subjects!) plus a good amount of nature/outdoorsy stuff too. Please check out my…

Clarendon Square Bed & Breakfast
Neighborhood: South End

198 W Brookline St
Boston, MA 02118

David F. writes: Seriously, this is my favorite place to stay in Boston. I won't even think about staying anywhere else.

The entire house is clean and gorgeous. And so are the owners (zing!). No, but seriously--Stephen is really easy on the eyes.

If you smoke (like…

CoCo Key Water Resort

50 Ferncroft Rd
at the Sheraton Ferncroft
Danvers, MA 01923

Jack C. writes: Thank you, Dave and Paula, for inviting me to this wonderful place.  Dave works for an organization that organizes youth activities throughout the year.

Wow!  What can I say?  Opened in May 22, 2007, it's Massachsetts' largest indoor water resort.  I…

Boston Wine School
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton

1354 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02134

p b. writes: This is such a GREAT deal!  No pretense or snobbery AND Jonathan lets you taste a lot of different wines.  He is really laid back but he knows more about grapes than anyone I have met.  When I think of the wine school, I think of a party and NOT…

Ipswich Clambake Co Inc

196 High St
Ipswich, MA 01938

DiDi V. writes: My starving stomach and I drove by the legendary Clam Box last week around dinnertime and took one look at that insane line and said NO BLEEPIN' WAY!  My hunger couldn't wait.  So my husband and I tried out another place we noticed on the same…

Rocco's Pizza House Restrnt

26 Maple St
Danvers, MA 01923

joseph D. writes: Great thin crust pizza, but don't stiff the owner on the change.  I thought he was letting off the hook for the change when an order came to $20.08.  No way!  He yells, "Where's my eight cents!?"  I'll never forget how mortified I was in front of the…

Sammy's Winn St Superette

57 Winn St
Burlington, MA 01803

Susan D. writes: I have been coming here since I was a kid buying all my New Kids on the Block trading cards. I have had friends while in high school work here. Everyone knows Sammy's.

Get your made-to-order subs, potato/pasta salad and/or soups to make a great lunch.…

Liberty Tall Ship Adventures
Neighborhood: Waterfront

67 Long Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

Heather H. writes: I took my parents on the Liberty Tall Ship when they came to visit. The staff was professional and friendly- willing to answer any questions you may have. We went on a beautiful day, and while the wind did not allow much actual sailing, the cruise…

Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston
Neighborhood: Back Bay

138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116

peggy c. writes: The Fairmont has potential: The ballroom is lovely and the rooms facing Copley square is romantic.  Plus, the Oak Room is kind of cozy and the wait staff is very professional.

That being said... a cursory glance at the outside gives you a good…

Fresh City Inc

145 Rosemary St
Needham Heights, MA 02494

Nick B. writes: Some of the best food around the Needham area. The lines are pretty long during lunch time (be sure you are in the right line). The food is made fresh to order and there are tons of options to whet your pallete.  It is pain if you want to order two…

Hilton-Boston Logan Airport
Neighborhood: Charlestown

85 Terminal Rd
Boston, MA 02128

Brian B. writes: I like this whole European style bed craze. The high thread count sheets. Duvets rather than blankets. I feel like a prince. Or a French aristocrat. One look out of my massive window reveals FedEx planes being loaded. So dream over. But still, very…

Crumpets

89 Trapelo Rd
Ste A
Belmont, MA 02478

Marla S. writes: The hours of business SUCK at Crumpets, however it is really worth the wait until a Saturday afternoon when you aren't doing much of anything else anyway.  I take walks at night up Belmont Street and Trapelo, and have gone past the window enough…

Papyrus

1251 Centre Street
Newton, MA 02459

Kya F. writes: If you're looking for cool wrapping paper, cards, invitations, thank you notes, journals, baby books, and other stationary related items, Papyrus is for you.  It's a national chain, this branch is fairly new.  It's small, so kind of tight, but it's…

The Commons

4 N Common St
Topsfield, MA 01983

Jane B. writes: A pretty old building. Their planner was very thorough and explained  pretty much everything to the point that we had no questions to ask at the end. Good for groups under 200. Their max was 190 or 200...and with that number your only option is a sit…

Paper Store

1 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01701

Jen J. writes: One of the biggest card/stationary/gift retailers I've been to.  Huge collection of Hallmark cards, especially those ones that play music.  Tons of random gift ideas...perfect place to find that personalized coffee mug to give someone.  They also…

The Shawmut Inn

280 Friend St
Boston, MA 02114

Lisa F. writes: This friendly little hotel on the North End is a good deal. Situated across the street from the Fleet Center (home of the Boston Celtics), it's a bit away from downtown.

But for those who are interested in walking the Freedom Trail (and those who…

Papyrus
Neighborhood: Back Bay

800 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02199

Jayashree P. writes: I love love love this store. I wish I could go in with an unlimited budget and lose my mind in here. They have an amazing selection of cards and stationary. You will find a $6 card, but it will be a $6 card both in stock and design.

Wyndham Hotel

123 River Rd
Andover, MA 01810

Jen J. writes: Great hotel!  Super friendly customer service, especially at the front desk.  Rooms are spacious, clean, and well-kept.  I think they were all remodelled recently.  Hot water comes out immediately for your shower.  The rooms have a wireless internet…

Salem Inn

7 Summer St
Salem, MA 01970

Lynda B. writes: I had heard bad reviews on this place, but my fiance and I tried it anyway. We found a parking spot on the street (lucky us!) and checked in. The girl at the desk was super nice, she even gave us extra wood for our fireplace. We walked up a flight of…

World Trade Center Boston
Neighborhood: Waterfront, South Boston

164 Seaport Blvd
Boston, MA 02210

Jim O. writes: Corporate Winter Gala (not a 'holiday' party) at the World Trade Center

My girlfriends company had their corporate party here, which suprised me when I heard that.  It's a pretty big, open, empty room, right?

They walled off a section with giant…

Papyrus
Neighborhood: Downtown

70 Franklin St Ste 1
Boston, MA 02110

Amy .. writes: Cutest little card store on Earth.  

Very close to the financial district, so when you forget your co-worker's (or worse, your boss') birthday, you can run over there and pick out a smashing little card.  

Papyrus also has wrap, notecards, and other…

Mel's Commonwealth Cafe

310 Commonwealth Rd
Wayland, MA 01778

jeremy k. writes: im giving them 3.75, but alas no fractional stars, so i rounded up.

they are quite tasty for a sunday morning, however, as with anything good metrowest, the line of people waiting makes me sick to my stomach, i cant believe there are these many yentas…

Sandwich Express
Neighborhood: Downtown

99 Summer St
Boston, MA 02110

Russ S. writes: If I didn't work three feet from this place, I never would have gone inside. Actually, I worked where I do for two years before going in there, and only went in because the Sox had won the world series and this lady at work who is balls-out-nuts for…

Chandler Inn Hotel
Neighborhood: South End

26 Chandler St
Boston, MA 02116

Bryan S. writes: The  three stars that I generously give this Hotel are based on price (under $150 per room) and location (the heart of the South End, easy walk to Back Bay, public transportation, Copley & downtown).  This is a European style hotel somewhat…

Residence Inn by Marriott

259 Elm St
Dedham, MA 02026

Alissa T. writes: Great place for business travel and vacation combo. The one bedroom has a great kitchen, they would do grocery shopping for you if you need. It is also close to the commutter rail that will take you into south station boston. Great service, the front…

Skatetown USA

1055 Auburn St.
Whitman, MA 02382

Kymm P. writes: Oh man, Skatetown USA.

I had a bunch of my childhood birthday parties here. Insane times man, insaaaaane.

The rink has been here for centuries and centuries, and you can definitely tell. The rink itself is very worn, all of their "DJ" equipment and…

Bella Costa Ristorante

147 Cochituate Rd
Framingham, MA 01701

Ian W. writes: Bella Costa has some decent Italian food. Their Chicken Marsala is my favorite. They have a main dining room with a full bar to the left and a second dining room for functions, banquets & parties to the right. A few times when the main dining room…

Port Maia

98 Wharf St
Salem, MA 01970

brandy k. writes: a charming store in salem's pickering wharf area, probably one of the nicest stores in salem for choosing high-quality gifts.  they offer a great selection of american-made arts such as pottery, frames, jewelry, garden accessories, journals, and…

Zebra's Restaurant

21 North St
Medfield, MA 02052

Leon B. writes: I REALLY want to like Zebra's and they really want me to like them. They have a great bar and try live music and special nights for all sorts of special events. Over the years, the restaurant has had periods of extremely good food and also provided…

The Inn At Bay Pointe

64 Washington Ct
Quincy, MA 02269

David M. writes: I went to the Inn At Bay Pointe for the first time the other day.  The food was excellent, the service great, and the place had one of the best views one can wish for of a harbor.  I had a rib eye steak with a mushroom wine reduction cooked medium.…

Holiday Inn

1200 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 02446

Marjorie H. writes: You can never really go wrong with a Holiday Inn.  We stayed here for 4 nights during our trip to Boston and I thought that this hotel was perfect for our stay.  There was a T stop just across the street and it was a 10 minute ride to downtown Boston…

Bullfinchs

730 Boston Post Rd - Rt 20
Sudbury, MA 01776

Kerri O. writes: We've eaten here a few times, and it's been good, even great.  We haven't been in awhile because of the decor, really.  Unless they've toned things down; eating there used to be like being in some sort of Barbara Cartland Nightmare.  Too, too, much.…

Borah's

175 Rantoul St
Beverly, MA 01915

Michael l. writes: Borahs is my favorite Lottery Stop!  A good selection of tickets, excellent people behind the counter and a good quick breakfast before hitting the train to work makes this convenient, and a nice stop.  Grocery Items are a little too pricey though.

Best Western Hotel III Tria

220 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Bronco B. writes: My folks stayed here because of a mess up with the Hotel they were meant to stay in. I thought they were mad -they booked online without knowing that the hotel is at a very busy intersection and is a Best Western.
Well it was pretty cheap and there…

May's Cafe Chinese Food

367 Main Street
Medford, MA 02155

Alexis L. writes: May's is great. They have something for everyone's palate. The rice sticks are amazingly delicious with simple rice noodles, veggies and meat if you prefer it...so simple, they don't need any heavy sauces or glazes, which I appreciate. The other food…

Clarion Nantasket Beach Hotel the

45 Hull Shore Dr
Hull, MA 02045

Kimberley M. writes: Clean modern rooms right on the beach.  The service was terrific.  Free valet parking and free use of the well-stocked fitness club.  Mediocre continental breakfast Mon-Sat

Nice restaurant and bar on premises (popular but we didn't try it.)

New spa…

The Dotted I

55 Main St
Concord, MA 01742

shayne W. writes: I was recommended by a close friend to check out The Dotted i in Concord. As soon as I opened the door I was greeted by warm, smiling faces.

As I looked around The Dotted i, I realized this was no ordinary stationery store. They are more of a…