Just trying to get out of a dining out rut.
Any great casual none-too-pricey restaurants in the Boston area (preferably around Waltham/Lexington for me and my kids?
Me and the kids are fans of Chinese, Italian, American, pretty much anything but Indian.
If you know the area, we love Capitol Grille, Redbones, Santarpio's, Wagamama, Upper Crust Pizza, Legal's, Summer Shack, Watch City Brewery.
posted by dzaz
on Apr 16, 2010 -
14 answers
Please help me think of as many possible subcultures in the greater Boston area.
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posted by sully75
on Apr 13, 2010 -
22 answers
My boyfriend is going to Brandeis in Waltham, MA. I'm going to Simmons in Boston, MA. Where should we move?
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posted by LittleKnitting
on Apr 8, 2010 -
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Is it possible or pure lunacy to try to view the Boston Marathon at two or more points by using public transportation? If possible, what viewing areas would you recommend?
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posted by otolith
on Apr 7, 2010 -
11 answers
We've been thinking about moving to Jamaica Plain for a while but have been looking mostly around Centre St / Sumner Hill / Pondside. Now we've found a pretty great place available, but it's on the "wrong" side of the tracks, due east from Green St station, right by Franklin Park.
So, how is it around there? How is Franklin Park? We're somewhat worried about crime/safety. Also somewhat worried about being relatively far from the nicer shops/etc on Centre.
Would love to read any advice on this specific area, or JP / Franklin Park in general.
posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2010 -
7 answers
I want to learn/get some experience with oxy-acetylene brazing near Boston. Does anyone know of a place around here that offers courses and maybe open shop space after completing a course? Willoughby and Baltic seems to have disappeared off the map.
posted by backseatpilot
on Apr 2, 2010 -
6 answers
Does anyone know whether the zombie march from Davis Square in Somerville to Harvard Square in Cambridge will be taking place this Sunday? If so, what time? I can't seem to find any information about it. Or, if you know any other zombie marches in/around Boston this weekend, I love to hear about them.
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Mar 29, 2010 -
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[Boston filter] Could anyone recommend a female therapist or psychologist in the city of Boston?
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posted by kmavap
on Mar 26, 2010 -
7 answers
I was doing some poking around in the NY Times online archive, and found a brief article about a 'libidinous hebdomadal' known as The Town (later The Sporting Times) from 1865. The NY police were quite keen to confiscate this newspaper, apparently, which originated in Boston. Anyone heard of it or have any idea what kinda content it would contain? I'm guessing it's sort of dirty.
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posted by tremspeed
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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So March 30th, I'm heading to Boston to visit some friends for a week, only....they've told me they're going to have to work the whole time after all. No hanging out together until the weekend. Can anyone recommend some good tours and activities for someone on their own?
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posted by Caravantea
on Mar 19, 2010 -
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BostonFilter: Where is the coolest place to take a 5-year-old in Boston, Massachusetts?
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posted by raddevon
on Mar 12, 2010 -
23 answers
Best mint juleps in Boston? Preferably as part of a restaurant. (Consolation prize: best recipe/tips/advice on making my own?)
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posted by losvedir
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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What are some socially progressive public policy organizations in the Boston area? Bonus points if they might have internships for an MPP student this summer.
Asking for a friend who is not a Boston native but is moving there for the summer and doesn't have great networking contacts.
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posted by heyforfour
on Feb 28, 2010 -
5 answers
What's the going rate for firewall/network engineer consultant work in the Boston area?
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posted by rmd1023
on Feb 16, 2010 -
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I'll have what's more-or-less equivalent to an eleven hour layover in Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from around 6am to around 5pm. I'll be on foot and starting from the Boston Sheraton/Prudential Center. Bearing in mind that I'll either be pulling a carryon or need somewhere to stash it, what should I do with my time there? Note also that I'm an undergrad elsewhere, so if there are any neat events going on on campus (especially MIT or Harvard), I probably wouldn't stand out TOO much attending. I'm also up for meeting local MeFites.
Thanks!
posted by jdherg
on Feb 15, 2010 -
12 answers
Due to an oddly arranged living room and an unfortunately placed cold air return duct, I have some very specific requirements in a corner media cabinet and I think I need to have one custom built. I’m in the Boston / Metrowest area.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 12, 2010 -
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I'm looking to find and join a Cambridge/Boston writing group comprised of (other) professional / experienced writers and producers of film and television.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2010 -
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My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost six months now, but I know we have a special connection. I know she is very emotionally involved in our relationship as am I. We are planning on moving in together during the summer (mostly to save money).
We are both 23 and live in Boston. She is Chinese, concerned with the environment, and about to go to grad school. I have been working on my start-up company. Neither of us have much money. That does not mean I can't do something special for her.
The day before Valentine's is our 6-month anniversary which my girlfriend is planning and has already got some tickets to the opera for us to see. We agreed that she would plan our anniversary and I would plan Valentine's.
What are some special things I could do or give her to show her I love her?
posted by 1awesomeguy
on Jan 26, 2010 -
8 answers
what are the best private/independent schools in the boston area?
(feel free to define "best" however you see fit)
posted by LittlePumpkin
on Jan 19, 2010 -
11 answers
Can I get the newly released "Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver" anywhere online or in Boston by Wednesday? Thanks!
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posted by Perplexity
on Dec 20, 2009 -
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I am traveling to Boston (Malden, MA - to be precise) this week and will be there for a about 2 1/2 days. What would be fun but not too expensive activities for two people (1guy/1girl) without a car in this weather?
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posted by bbyboi
on Dec 20, 2009 -
11 answers
What's th best Italian restaurant on the South Shore of Boston? Bonus points for proximity to Quincy . . .
posted by eggman
on Dec 19, 2009 -
5 answers
I'm moving to Boston from San Diego in a year, but I don't know a soul there, nor do I know how to get the important stuff (job, apartment) set up from so far away. Questions follow.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 11, 2009 -
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Underground in a secret lab, the hive mind works feverishly and with a single purpose: to create...the perfect Boston bicyclist! Impermeable to wind, water, ice, slush, and mud, there's nothing Boston can throw at him that he can't handle!
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posted by Salvor Hardin
on Dec 9, 2009 -
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[Boston Filter] Potential new job across from MIT - best place to park daily? Best commute path/plan from Abington (south of Quincy)?
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posted by UMDirector
on Dec 8, 2009 -
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Please recommend romantic restaurants/cafes in Boston/Cambridge. I'd like to hear about anything you feel is exceptional and possibly off the beaten path.
posted by Behemoth
on Nov 27, 2009 -
17 answers
Where can I go stargazing in the Boston area? I want to take my wife to see the Leonids next week. Where can we go in the area that's as dark as possible but is convenient, comfortable, and legal?
posted by Plutor
on Nov 9, 2009 -
17 answers
Are there any professors in the Boston area (especially Harvard) that have an avowed interest in alternate history or have authored books (fiction or non) on the subject?
posted by UMDirector
on Nov 6, 2009 -
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What organizations should I join in the Boston Metro area to improve my networking?
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posted by IzzeYum
on Nov 4, 2009 -
7 answers
please help me see boston for a day! (anyplace i can leave my luggage for a few hours?)
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posted by gcat
on Nov 4, 2009 -
9 answers
Where can I find a midnight release of the new Wheel of Time book, The Gathering Storm in Boston, MA?
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posted by sepsis
on Oct 20, 2009 -
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