I think this place has potential but a lot of people don't really know about it. It's a cool…read morehangout spot with food options, shops, and a workout spot. Tucked away upstairs is Newbury Comics and a few other stores. Downstairs is where Subway is plus other food. It's retro feeling inside like you're back in the 90s hanging out which I kinda love??? They did replace Ben and Jerry's with a new spot that looked good. But it's also quiet inside and I wish more people came here. Maybe with a little more renovations or new businesses inside would draw a crowd, a little facelift if you will.

Weird weird. I used to work at a clothing store in the garage in the 80's - it sold kinda new wave…read moreclothing and was pretty hot at the time. I wanted to visit the garage and see what was going on inside. Really it was sad, except for Newbury comics, which has stood the test of time, this place is a ghost town. sad

Stopped by Fresh Boston at the Galleria and had a great experience. We weren't sure what to order,…read morebut the person at the register was super friendly and helped us pick out the BLT and the steak sandwich--both were delicious. The steak was juicy and well-seasoned, and the BLT had that perfect crispy bite. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. After lunch, we explored the rest of the mall. It's definitely changed a lot since I was a kid coming here--but honestly, I wouldn't complain about the improvements. It feels more open, a little more modern, and there's still a mix of fun places to shop and hang out. It's nice to see a familiar spot evolve while still keeping that nostalgic charm.

I didn't hold out much hope for this place in its old iteration. They have done a great job with it…read morethough, especiallly with the food court! It is very well designed, with deferrent seating options and quality food choices. I like the stores they have as well, and the location by the canal and park is really nice. Also: the bathrooms are clean!

The Porter Square studio is so convenient to get to by T and has ample studio space and natural…read morelight. I love practicing here (i.e., yoga sculpt, hot power flows), as this studio has been my home base for 2+ years. The front desk staff and instructors have all been welcoming and friendly.

A good one. I am surprised how many Japanese restaurants in the Porter Square. There are also some…read moregood coffee spots. As a Japanese I need to try more of them. For biking around Porter Square is a little confusing (intersection) but bike lane helps.

Updated 8/28/18:…read more When you live near 1 Kendall Square, you realize some things: A. There is no liquor store within a half mile of you. B. Grocery stores are few and far between. C. Restaurants cater to the bio-tech industry = higher prices D. The T isn't close and buses rarely pass through. Parking is available at a garage, probably your best bet on a busy night. E. There are great restaurants and bars, and nightlife is FINALLY increasing! So WHY walk a half mile from the Kendall T Stop in a direction you're pretty sure is leading you to nowhere? Here are 10 respectable reasons involving food and at least one non-food related ... Amelia's Not actually IN 1 Kendall Sq, but only a block south on Portland Street. Italian. Small, intimate. Pricey, but tasty. Atasca For Portugese fine dining just beyond Emma's about 500 ft. Outdoor seating. The Beantown Coffeehouse Open on weekdays, but not late. Good muffins, coffee, sandwiches (of the breakfast and lunch type) Beauty's Pizza Take-out pizza, doughy and tasty, loaded toppings. Not IN the square, but not far... Bon Me Yeah, you know that food truck? It has claimed space here, too. Cafe du Pays Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC) Fresh brewed beer by CBC and food. Outdoor seating. Flattop Johnny's Bunch of pool tables, two dart boards. Outdoor seating. Tuesday Ladies' Night (50% discount for pool) The Friendly Toast Kitschy retro diner style - menu full of made up words like "Miscellany" Kendall Cinema Not for mainstream movie viewing. Independent. The Smoke Shop BBQ Casual restaurant. Outdoor seating. State Park Cocktails, concept eating and drinking. Outdoor dining. Sadly, the following restaurants that used to be in/near this location have closed: Anise The Blue Room Emma's Pizza Hungry Mother Shine Tommy Doyle's West Bridge

One of the last original strip malls of the 1960s, still open in the Squire Road section of Revere,…read morenear the Saugus and Malden line, featuring Market Basket Supermarket, Price Rite Supermarket, Burlington, Firestone Tires and many small popular stores including CVS Pharmacy

What can you say about Northgate Shopping Plaza???…read more Being a Revere Guy, Northgate has always been my go to place for shopping. It was there before all the fancy malls were around. So it has a special place in my heart, or it's just a bad habit acquired over the past 35 years?? Either way Northgate has evolved quite a bit since the 80's. Northgate now houses a lot of stores including 2 supermarkets, a gym, McDonalds, Taco Bell, a few anchor stores and much much more. The parking lot is extremely large with more than enough spots for everyone even on the busiest of shopping days. This is a one stop eat, bank and shop stop. I give Northgate Shopping Plaza a Solid 4 Stars

I really like the update they did with adding planters! It makes it feel more welcoming and…read moreelegant. I also appreciate the addition of Talbots upstairs.

One of my favorite shopping centers. Very clean. Huge variety of stores. Love that they have high…read moreend luxury stores here - not many in other malls. All employees that I interacted with were very friendly and knowledgeable. You will not leave empty handed!!

I came to this location because I was going to the AMC theater to check out a movie. This place is…read moreso freaking cool! There's any shop or restaurant that you could think of! There's a few parks, areas where people live with loft style and regular style apartments. The selection and the variety of things to do are unmatched and you could definitely come here if you want to have a low-key night out! It doesn't really get crowded, and it's not very loud. It's extremely organized and it's clean. I love coming here!

Very nice, urban shopping center with many options for food, drink, and shopping such as home decor…read morestores, clothing stores, and more. You could easily spend a day here popping in and out of what's offered. We enjoyed strolling leisurely with our little dog as well as sun and conversation on various comfortable outside patios with treats in hand. Parking isn't always easy, but we were lucky and grabbed a spot. Free 3 hour parking is offered at the parking garages. Also noticed that Assembly Row is located near the "T" and that the Orange line stops near. Very convenient! Nice place to visit and enjoy some time.

It is fun to visit once a while the graffiti alley in Central Square and watch street artists…read moreworking. The alley is one of the designated graffiti wall in Cambridge early on, although in the past few years street arts has lightened up the streets around the square. Seeing these arts made me feeling happy walking in the streets during the past winter. There has been quite some rebuilding around Central Square. A twenty story building came up on Mass Ave the past year together with newly opened, modern style restaurants. I hope the local stores and restaurants in the 2-3 story copper stained and dark brown buildings around the square willI all survive the hardship and open up very soon.

Specifically my 5 star review is for graffiti alley…read more I found out about this lil gem through a friend and have been here twice to experience the daily transformation. As a fan of graffiti and pop art I found this to be a real treasure, as there aren't many spots left in this country that allow this art expression in an open, welcomed public forum. If this type of art is not for you, skip it rather than posting a bad review. For those that appreciate this type of expression, it's worth a look if you're in the area. A side note: if this is your jam, check out Quincy Quarries as well. It's worth the drive.