My boyfriend, our two small dogs, and I would like to take a weekend trip in the Boston area soon... We want cost-effective, swimming opportunities, quaintness, dog-friendly, nature... Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 30, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm taking my girlfriend on a surprise picnic this weekend (Shh! Don't tell!), but am having trouble finding a nice spot for it. I live in Boston and have a car, so anywhere within, say, an hour or so drive is preferable. Suggestions?
posted on Jul 22, 2008 - 16 answers

My SO and I are getting divorced in Boston, MA. We'd like to try to do it without a lawyer, due to costs and the fact that the break is relatively amicable. Any tips/info/recommendations about a pro se divorce (in MA or otherwise) or the divorce process generally in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Looking for a stained glass studio in Boston where I can rent space by the hour, or maybe has a drop-in class environment like at this studio in SF. Any personal recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 1 answers

CoffeeFilter: Where I can find good flavored coffee beans in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Can you recommend a dog boarding service/overnight walker/kennel in the Boston area, preferably T-accessible but otherwise not a long drive from the North Shore? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2008 - 4 answers

The last time I went into Boston, I was horrified to discover that Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall no longer served my favorite appetizer of all time: warmed and breaded goat cheese bites. Please help me find another restaurant in the Boston metropolitan area that serves a similar appetizer. [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 2 answers

Where do I meet other geeky, smart women? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 22 answers

Boston psychology related jobs: what is the best way to search for them? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 1 answers

Where near Boston can I find kid-friendly fireworks display? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 5 answers

Wanted: Boston area beginner's yoga class. Difficulty: Male, heavier and a novice. Where? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Boston beer gardens? [more inside]
posted on Jun 25, 2008 - 13 answers

What's it like around Downtown Crossing (Boston)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 24, 2008 - 37 answers

Good skateboarding parks in or around Cambridge MA, or less than a 20-minute drive therefrom? Whadda they have? Any good public places where skateboarding isn't frowned upon, with stairs, rails, curbs? For a 13-year-old who is at the basic level and wants a challenge. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 3 answers

What's the best way to find a nice 2br apartment in the greater Boston Metro area? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 16 answers

where can i rent a 15 passenger van or luxury van for a day in boston? we are going to a concert at the tweeter center and dont want to take 4 cars. tried to hire a ride, but they all want like $1700, redickerous. we just need a ride there and back.
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 11 answers

Does anyone have personal experience with Doctors or Physical Therapists in Boston that specialize in RSI? My primary physician was fairly clueless and dismissive of the issue, and my arm, wrist, and hand pain isn't abating in spite of following the advice from "It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!"
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 1 answers

My wife and I are going to Nantucket this weekend. What are some fun things we should plan on doing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 9 answers

Seeking a therapist in the Boston area to help guide me through the process of finishing up a MTF transition. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 9 answers

It's so hot... so, so hot. So I'm looking for the best places in New England (specifically Boston-and-environs and Central Vermont) to go night-swimming and/or skinny-dipping. [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Hey, sports fans: I'm trying to come up with a list of connections the Boston Celtics have to Los Angeles. Some of the current roster went to high school or college here... but I'd like to come up with more than the obvious. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 6 answers

BostonNorthEndDinnerFilter: Quick! Where should we eat tonight. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Law School Filter: What non-Boston schools should I consider if I want to work in Boston after graduation? [more inside]
posted on May 28, 2008 - 14 answers

What is this building in Kenmore Square with the murals done by JP art students? [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 3 answers

Moving from the 519 to the 617. Please help a Canadian moving to Boston plan his banking and wireless services. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 17 answers

I'm new to Boston (not here even a week yet). What should I be sure to see or do as I get settled? How do I fit in (and hide the fact that I'm from NYC)? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 39 answers

Help me find medical insurance in Boston. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any history-based tours in Boston that accomodate the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing? [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 6 answers

Cognitive behavioral therapist in Cambridge/Somerville/Boston, MA - for a geeky/creative sort? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 1 answers

Where to go while I'm based in New Haven this summer? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 14 answers

What are some examples of "the show going on" under the threat of a riot? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 23 answers

Where can I get a great roast beef sandwich in Boston? [more inside]
posted on Apr 25, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there any way to find out the percentage of Boston Marathon runners that qualified for the race vs. the percentage that gained entry through other means (charities and such)?
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find out if the Boston Red Sox won/lost on Marathon Monday on the years the game was played? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 8 answers

Tenants or owners, please rave or rant about recent experiences with property management companies in 1. Boston, MA, or 2. Calgary, AB. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 5 answers

Where should I look for a job in the Boston area that will blend my MBA with my creative background? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Where in/near Boston should I buy a tuxedo? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 9 answers

Can anyone recommend an excellent marriage counselor in/around Boston, MA? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Who can recommend a good hair colorist in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Where is a good place to sell a used car in Boston? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 3 answers

[Boston Filter] Where can I find a commercial for Dean's Home Furniture? The one with the (in)famous "I doubt it!" line. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Cheap eats and good beer in Boston. I'm in Boston for a conference in mid-April, and I'm looking for cheap dinner options. I'll be downtown but I'm more than willing to travel the T for good, cheap food. Any recommendations for good beer are also welcome.
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 32 answers

What activities, in or around Boston, would create an amazing birthday evening for my delightfully nerdy, almost-27-year-old boyfriend? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 26 answers

Recommendations for treatment of social anxiety disorder in or around Boston or Cambridge, MA? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 1 answers

Looking for information on a possibly defunct family-style restaurant northwest of Boston. [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 8 answers

Travel question: I want to travel from Ottawa to Boston for a weekend and an looking for any decent options aside from flying. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Getting into boxing in Cambridge / Boston? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 2 answers

Where in Boston should we live? Why? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 15 answers

Favorite secret reading spots in and around Boston? [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 8 answers

My friend is a talented, hobby flower arranger. She's doing her biggest job so far this summer, doing 8 table arrangements plus bouquets and buttonierres for a wedding. We live about an hour north of Boston, and she is looking for some new inspiration for this upcoming project. There must be great flower shops and markets in Boston where she can get good deals and interesting materials, but we don't even know where to start looking. [more inside]
posted on Mar 2, 2008 - 6 answers