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1064 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 441-2500

Hub Bicycle Company  

Category: Bikes
Neighborhood: Inman Square

5.0 star rating
3/2/2011
AWESOME shop! Emily is great. I came down for the basic bike class, and found a cool little shop in a super-convenient location, well-stocked and run by a friendly, passionate biker. The class was excellent, and Emily seemed very knowledgeable about all kinds of bike information, both practical and historical.

I've definitely found my new bike shop!

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701 Foster St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-0071

King's Sandwich Shop  

Categories: Sandwiches, Burgers, Hot Dogs

4.0 star rating
1/31/2011
This was cool. Good burger, really good fries, fun service. The menu isn't huge, but it's got all you need from a little "sandwich" (read: burger) shack. There are a few picnic tables off to the side, which aren't great for eating at in mid-January, but such is life. I'd grab a meal here again in a heartbeat.

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324 W Geer St
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 680-0994

La Costena Market  

Categories: Grocery, Mexican

5.0 star rating
1/31/2011 First to Review
OK, so I admit, I can't really speak for most of the products here. It seemed like a pretty well-stocked store, all things considered.

What I CAN speak for, though, is the empanadas.

So they make empanadas here- chicken or cheese- and the chicken ones are FANTASTIC. $1 each, greasy and delicious. Perfect for munching on between bands at the nearby Motorco Music Hall. A must.

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51 Davis Sq
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-0661

Mr. Crepe  

Categories: Creperies, Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Davis Square

4.0 star rating
1/31/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I'd gotten coffee at Mr. Crepe many times- they have Rao's, my local favorite from my days at UMass Amherst!- but never actually had their food, despite crepes being one of mankind's greatest creations. Weird!

Thankfully, I finally fixed that grievous mistake in my life, and man, Mr. Crepe did not disappoint! I had a simple egg/bacon/cheese crepe, and it was fantastic. Everything cooked just right, and the time between ordering and eating was delightfully short. The place gets packed, with good reason.

Definitely try this place. Great food offerings for good prices in Davis Square is something I can really get behind.

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76 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 357-7007

The Melting Pot  

Category: Fondue
Neighborhood: Back Bay

4.0 star rating
1/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was pretty awesome! We went for a "double date night" special they were running, and the food was universally great. I admit, I didn't realize there was the whole shabu thing going on for the main course, having always thought of Melting Pot as just cheese and chocolate. Not the best hot pot I'd had, but a fun experience with friends!

The only complaint I can really register is that the service was crazy slow, but the place was also packed, so it's understandable. Our waitress was very nice and helpful, and awesome for dealing with all our ridiculous questions.

Oh, and that frozen hot chocolate? SO good. I'd come back just for that. Over and over.

So yeah, it's a chain, but it's a cool concept and the execution is good. It's awesome that, for the fondue at least, you get to see them making it on your table in front of you. I'm all for that kind of transparency in the process. So yeah, I'd go back.

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2 Beacon St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-8888

Angry Ham's Garage - Restaurant & Bar  

Categories: Burgers, American (New), Pizza

2.0 star rating
1/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'll start this by saying that while the food was good- far better than expected, even- I will not be coming back here.

I went here for lunch with some coworkers. The place was fairly empty, and the service was good, as was the food. Most of us had their cheeseburgers. A bit rarer than asked for, but still quite tasty. One member of our party, being perhaps health-conscious of late, ordered one of their salads for lunch. While we were eating, someone from the back- I was lead to believe it was one of the owners- asked us how everything was. Upon seeing the salad, he began to mock my (male) coworker, saying he should have sent that out with a "side of bra and panties." Not cool, guy. Not cool.

So yeah, not interested in patronizing this establishment further.

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723 Rigsbee Ave
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 901-0875

Motorco  

Categories: Bars, Music Venues, Dance Clubs

5.0 star rating
1/24/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This was a really cool venue! I was here this past weekend for the Death to False Hope 2 Year Anniversary Festival, and I have nothing but great things to say about this place.

The staff, from the bartenders to the door people to the bouncers, were all super friendly to myself and the people I was with. The sound in the main room was quite good, and the space was well set up- the requisite big, open space, with the tiered seats on the side.

The side room was a good space, and I liked having the two places for bands to play, though the sound was somewhat lacking in there. Still, it made for a great venue. I'd love to see more shows there.

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415 Washington St
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 661-3254

Dali Restaurant & Tapas Bar  

Categories: Spanish, Tapas Bars, Basque

4.0 star rating
12/30/2010 1 Check-in Here
Oh man, this restaurant! I don't get down here often enough. The food is wonderful, and the selection is vast enough that anyone can find a couple of dishes that intrigue them. The atmosphere is perfect; dimly lit to the point of being wonderfully atmospheric without being obnoxiously dark. I love the double wooden doors going in. The whole vibe of the place is just awesome.

Also, if you're there and over 21, you MUST try the sangria! One of the best restaurants in Cambridge/Somerville.

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1293 Massachusetts Ave
Arlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-7707

Penzey's Spices  

Category: Specialty Food
Neighborhood: Arlington Heights

5.0 star rating
12/30/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I LOVE Penzey's! I enjoy just going through and checking out all the various awesome spices and seasonings they offer here. It makes me wish I were handier in the kitchen, so I'd have more ideas about what to do with them all. As it is, I've found a few I enjoy to add some zing to my food, and can't wait to explore more.

If you're at all into making what you cook or bake really awesome, you MUST pay a visit to Penzey's and sample their wares. You won't regret it!

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211 Alewife Brook Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 498-3201

Trader Joe's  

Category: Grocery

5.0 star rating
11/14/2010 19 Check-ins Here
I love this place. One, it's never crazy crowded, so it's an excellent alternative to the one on Memorial Drive. They don't have a liquor license, so no Three-Buck Chuck, which is a bummer, but acceptable because of all the other great Trader Joe's food.
The staff here is super-friendly and helpful; we were trying to figure out if a certain product was vegetarian, and the manager type took our phone number and checked up on it specifically, and called to let us know. That's some good service right there!

And its location- for me- makes it part of a convenient one-two shopping trip with the Whole Foods across the street. Hard to go wrong. This was worth displacing Newbury Comics for, I'd say.

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Don't Stop the Carnival

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Jimmy Buffett

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Casablanca

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Morrissey!