Roslindale Village got one of the first Boston parklet installations. Parklets are interesting city…read moreinstallations designed to create more outdoor and social spaces. They are usually constructed within 1-2 city street parking spaces. Popular in other urban areas, Boston is slowly rolling them out here. The parklet is actually at the intersection of Cohasset & Corinth right in the Village. The install seems to be a big success. It's rare to see it empty when walking by - there is almost always someone or a small group hanging out there. Fornax Bakery takes good care of it and someone always keeps the doggie water bowl topped up.

The annual Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade with its Dutch cultural roots, started in Jamaica Plain in…read more1984, is a great community event and loads of fun!!! Open to everyone and anyone, as the sun starts to set on two evenings each year, hundreds if not thousands of people gather near the boat house at Jamaica Pond around 5:30pm for live music, hot freshly pressed cider, pastries, and empanadas. Some adults and many children arrive in their Halloween costumes. At 6:30pm the parade begins and continues around the pond with many people carrying lanterns. Lanterns were on sale for $5.00, $10.00, and $15.00 at the event. The lantern I purchased for $5.00 was a decorated two litter soda bottle with a candle glued to the bottom. Apparently there are lantern-making workshops occurring before the event in which you can make your own.

Loved everything about the Via from the ambiance, welcoming staff, friendly customers and of course…read morethe food. This place makes their own bread so pace yourself. The pizzas are spectacular- deep dish style with a thin crust - and the toppings are light and fluffy. I don't know how they do this and the results are spectacular. The flavors simply pop. Try the eggplant appetizer and any of the salads to start. All the pastas are homemade and the pizza- to die for dear readers. Enjoy!

Gotta be one of the best pastry shops in the Boston area. Every time I visit, I am amazed at the…read moreselection and fresh baked goods that cover up the entire bar area. Anything cream filled is my favorite. The sourdough bread and baguettes are also top notch. It isn't the easiest place to get to but the trip is worth it. Street parking can be a bit of a pain. It's also tiny inside and will feel very crowded on a weekend morning when you have a line of people trying to grab pastries with as many tables as possible crammed inside a small space. The tables for brunch are usually filled so expect a wait. I haven't tried their coffee yet but they did look good.

We were in Boston celebrating my husband's birthday and stumbled upon Molinari's on OpenTable--so…read morewe decided to book his birthday dinner there. It ended up being one of the best choices of our trip. Pros: The atmosphere is intimate in the best way, and the staff was incredibly attentive from start to finish. The price point was great, especially considering that the food was absolutely phenomenal--truly the best meal we had in Boston. The place was packed for a random Wednesday night, which says a lot. Cons: There honestly aren't many. If I had to pick one, it would be that the restaurant is definitely on the smaller side, so seating can feel a bit tight. Also, watching people attempt parallel parking outside was unintentionally hilarious--not a complaint about the restaurant, just free entertainment. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend giving Molinari's a try. They were amazing, and if (or really, when) we come back to Boston, we'll definitely be visiting again.

I have not found Boston pizza that compares to NY pizza.. and this was very average…read more My boyfriend got the La Bocca and I got the La Lucca. Pros: great size, fair price, really cool flavor combinations. Cons: not generous with the "fancier" toppings (like the meatballs on my pizza), flavorless crust, too floppy, overwhelming garlic on mine. I think we would give them another chance because I really haven't found any pizza places that impress me here and they are great price and size for sharing.

Audrey was a delight! Boston Foodie Tour was a wonderful family morning during our time in Boston…read more Audrey's knowledge of the food and culture in the North End was amazing--and she seems to know everyone so walking around to each restaurant was a treat. The quantity of food is generous, to say the least...luckily we paced ourselves and didn't eat everything at the first few stops. After the tour, we went back to a few places and stocked up :). If you're looking for a food tour in Boston's North End, this is it!!

My friends and I had a total blast with Audrey on her 'Sip, Savor and Shop' tour! All the food we…read morehad was amazing and it was fun to be introduced to many of the great shops in the North End. Audrey is a true treasure of knowledge about food, the North End, empowering women and having fun!! Whether you are visiting Boston for the first time or you are local you won't regret spending time with and learning from Audrey!

The Harvard Square Chocolate Tour was fantastic! Our tour guide (Chloe) was so knowledgeable, and…read morethe treats were delicious. Thanks for a wonderful experience :-)

The Harvard Sq. chocolate tour should be more clearly described as a tour of places that sell…read moredesserts containing chocolate. In fact, the tour did not even go to the one actual chocolate shop in Harvard Sq.. (LA Burdick). The tour guide even shared a story about the place which made it even more surprising that it was not included on the itinerary.

Amazing menu with great Italian-American dish options. The portions are great and filling. Parking…read moreis difficult to find in this area so I suggest arriving a few minutes early if you have a reservation. The ambiance is romantic due to the dim lighting and candles. Service was great but slow, we had to look out for the waiter a few times. Nonetheless, I recommend this place if you want a good meal with good company.

Hidden gem!! Cozy vibe - mix of seating options (high tops, tables, booths, & the bar). Attentive…read moreand friendly service. Awesome food!!! Great rotating list of specials and menu is updated seasonally, but continues to keep some core items. Always order the focaccia - you won't regret it. Entrees are all great - pizza, pasta, fish, meat. 10/10!

Came here for dinner tonight with my husband family who surprisingly enough last name is Delfino,…read moreso it was very fitting. I got chicken Parm with ziti because I was sharing with my 3 year old daughter. And my husband got the clams in white sauce. Everything was very fresh and flavorful.

Gone there for many years...always great!!…read more Excellent menu offering delicious food moderately priced. Only negative is size of room and noise level.