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March 2008

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899 Main St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 491-5877

Toscanini's Ice Cream  

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Central Square

4 star rating
 1/8/2009  
This review is the least I can do after spending a lot of time there taking advantage of their free wireless.  The place has a great vibe, good music and is ideal for anyone that wants to get some work done without feeling like they are working.  Plus they have homemade ice cream.

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12 Springfield St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-1374

Olecito  

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Inman Square

4 star rating
 10/25/2008  
This review is way overdue.  I've been meaning to write one for a few months, and in that time I have managed to go here about 100 times.  When Ole opened a Olecito right in my neighborhood, I knew my life would change for the better.

I wish I could say I have tried something here besides the burritos, but I can't.  Every time I come in with the intention of trying something different, the lure of the burritos are just too tempting.  There is not enough authentic Mexican food in the Boston area, making this place a beacon of glory to anyone that enjoys a good Mexican-American meal.  I prefer my burritos with pinto beans, the refried beans they have here will work just as well.  And make sure you get the hot sauce.

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92 Hampshire St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-0766

B-Side Lounge - CLOSED 

Categories: American (New), Lounges
Neighborhood: Kendall Square/MIT

5 star rating
 8/29/2008  
I've honestly only been here once, but on hearing that it's closing, I felt I needed to write a review while they're still open.

This place feels strangely like a 50s diner, except updated and with an impressive cocktail menu and much better patrons.  This isn't a typical Boston bar, which makes it better than almost any other bar I've been too in the area.  It has a gritty, retro feel and generally features some of the best crowds of Cambridge.  I would get drunk here any time.

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227 Prospect St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-1950

Hondar House  

Category: Auto Repair

5 star rating
 7/28/2008  
I've been bringing my Honda here for a bit over a year.  I've had a few small things over the last year -- new tires, muffler replacements -- and they have completed the repairs in less than a day and without lingering problems.  Hondar House doesn't "find" additional repairs that end up being unnecessary, as many shops do and hey have always been very good at explaining the repairs they are making and why.

For me, the ultimate test was that I once asked them to take a quick look at my car for any other issues while it was getting a new set of tires.  For most shops, this is an invitation to screw you over, especially with an older car like mine.  Hondar House came back and said I had nothing else to worry about, beyond the 30,000 mile tune-up that's I'd have to do in the next year.

I'd recommend this place to anyone with a Honda.

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25 Bow St
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-2151

The Neighborhood Restaurant and Bakery  

Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches

5 star rating
 7/8/2008  
I decided to try this place out after reading the stellar reviews on Yelp.  I really didn't know what to expect, but this place is the truth.

We were able to get onto the patio after just a short wait.  They had coffee and muffins while we waited for tables to open up.  We knew we'd made a good choice when the first three groups groups of people walked out talking about how amazing the place was.

Once seated, we were immediately given orange juice, coffee, fruit and cream of wheat, before even ordering anything.  The menu was possibly the largest breakfast menu I had ever seen and the food was cheap, especially considering the sheer volume.  For about $8, I got two large pieces of french toast, two eggs and hash browns.  To the detriment of my health, I finished it all.

So..I recommend this place to anyone that enjoys eating large amounts of breakfast on a gorgeous patio.

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698 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-4500

Salon Cu  

Category: Hair Salons

5 star rating
 6/3/2008  
After moving to Boston from the west coast, one of the most frustrating experiences was finding a decent place to get a haircut.  It's tough for a guy to find a place that actually adapts to your preference, rather than just force their specialty buzz cut or fade on you.  I went through mediocre haircuts from four different places before following Yelpers here.

Two haircuts in, I'm pretty happy with this place.  Umberto cuts my hair and remembered me and the style as soon as a walked in a second time.  At $25, it feels like a steal.  I'd recommend this place to any guy that has even the slightest interest in style.

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585 Somerville Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-9784

Razzy's  

Categories: Dive Bars, Pubs

4 star rating
 5/28/2008  
This place is kind of like two bars.

There's the front section, which is divey, has cheap pitchers, free popcorn and bartenders who seem like have been working there for more than a couple years.  It's mellow, laid back and rarely gets too crowded.

And there's the back, which also has cheap pitchers and that divey feel, but is packed during karaoke nights and has a huge catalog of songs.  The crowd is always cool and the bartenders generally seem to have a good time, periodically jumping on stage for a song.  I swear they're more intoxicated than some of their patrons by the end of the night.

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236 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 666-3900

Anna's Taqueria  

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Davis Square

2 star rating
 5/18/2008  
Don't get me wrong.  The burritos here aren't really that good, but given the limited Mexican options in the Boston area, they somehow get two stars.  In a lot of other cities, they'd be lucky to get one.

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187 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-8738

B & D Auto Body  

Category: Auto Repair
Neighborhood: Inman Square

2 star rating
 5/13/2008  
There are only two things preventing this from being a one-star review:
- The repairs to my car came out well
- They were really nice and seemed to genuinely care how it came out

And for the rest of the experience, it was a bit frustrating...
I went here because they had a relationship with my insurance company, but apparently part of that relationship meant they couldn't agree on the costs of the repairs and kept calling me to complain.  I'm not sure if B&D was trying to bleed the insurance company for extra money, or genuinely needed it for repairs.  Either way, relatively basic repairs took over two weeks to get done.

In addition, they only accept credit cards up to $500, or cashier's checks.  Since the most basic auto body repair costs at least $300, this was a little tough to navigate.  I ended up paying the majority of the cost in cash.

So, basically, I wish I read the other reviews on this place before dropping my car there.

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876-878 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 491-6969

People's Republik  

Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Central Square

4 star rating
 4/25/2008  
Great beer selection with a cool red scare theme.  Probably my favorite bar in Cambridge.  The don't serve Sam Adams.  I like to assume it's because he was a patriot.

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3 Compliments

  • Leighann F.
    Thank You

    My visit to this place is WAY overdue...thanks for the reminder!

  • Ligaya T.
    You're Funny

    That makes the two of us. Sad face. It will be missed.

  • Jeffrey H.
    Good Writer

    I agree!  Have you tried El Pelon near Fenway? My favoriteeee.

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