Exploring Massachusetts with my entire family for the first time turned out to be a delightful…read moreexperience, especially for the little ones and our furry friend. The Street open mall impressed us with its cleanliness and excellent upkeep, making us feel truly welcome. With a diverse selection of restaurants to choose from, the mall catered to our...

The street, packed with a variety of top-notch stores, cozy coffee shops, and delightful…read morerestaurants, is a charming and vibrant destination. The friendly staff and welcoming locals contribute to the wonderful atmosphere that I genuinely adore.

Smile from cheek to cheek. I met the owner at the farmers market and I ended up deciding to get the…read morewhite balsamic vinegar which I've never had before with Meyer lemon and a Greek olive oil. I just had a little salad with micro greens that are bitter,green pear,snap peas and green onions. Nothing fancy. I drizzled on my new products... OMG GAME CHANGER! Wow! It was like it was sweet. It was tart. It tasted like a Restaurant quality. I'm so thrilled that I get to have this as many times as I want thank you. I don't remember your name the owner but wow I hit the mother lode with this purchase never been so happy, eating a salad.

I stopped by this store one day this week since I happened to be in the area. Upon entering I was…read moreimmediately greeted by one of the owners, who was very welcoming and said to ask him if I had any questions. As the name implies, the store's speciality is olive oil, and you can sample a wide variety of oils and vinegars. If that's not your forte, don't worry because the store has plenty more to offer. I spent a long time just browsing the store because it's beautifully arranged. Even though it's fairly small, they make good use of the space. You can get locally made ice cream and honey, as well as kitchenware imported from all over the world. I found a very cute Christmas gift for my mom. There also sell cheeses, spices, teas, hot sauces - a lot more than I can list. Easily accessible whether you're driving or using public transit. There's street parking in many places along Beacon Street and the shop is right next to the Summit Avenue stop on the C branch of the Green Line.

We had a wonderful First Friday evening in the SoWa district and I wish that we had more time as…read morestores & studios wrapped up fairly early in my opinion. It was so nice to spend time in our son's friends studio and see how the artist created his works, displayed them and greeted all of the visitors. Each studio was unique and impressive. This visit was 10/3, but I am eager to return again in the early spring to explore further. I will say, while most artists and shop people were friendly, a few were a bit standoffish. Maybe it is exhausting hosting so many people who are flowing through all day & evening. I loved the whole concept !

I came here for an evening and was blown away by the amount of raw talent in our city. I checked…read moreout 2 full floors but was unable to see everything because there were so many studios to see. This is a really special piece of Boston, and it almost feels magical to witness so many creative minds in the same building. It's worth your time to check it out. Apparently they also have a parking lot filled with food trucks so it's a perfect date, romantic or with friends.

Harvard Square's Holiday Craft Fair isn't just a great place for those who live in Cambridge…read morebecause it is conveniently located right across from the T. Small but filled with unique, homemade local items, it's perfect for gifts for loved ones during the holidays or even treats for yourself. With so many creative, local artists gathered together, it's hard not to give the craft fair five stars. Yes, it's on the tinier size and it's in a cramped basement in an old church in Cambridge, but I don't think that detracts from the point of the fair: to encourage community spirit, to strengthen the local economy and to support locals in their business opportunities.

I stopped by the Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday afternoon, and I was impressed by…read morethe selection of items available. The fair is now both in the church basement, and in a few outside booths on street level in front of the church as well. It's at the corner of Church Street & Mass Ave, across the street from the Harvard Sq. MBTA stop. The vendors are varied, from clock & wind chime creators, to jewelry makers, glass artists, book makers, and even some jam purveyors. I had a great time browsing, and even found the perfect pair of earrings for a hard to shop for friend. (I usually get her a Christmas gift at the Bazaar Bizarre in Boston, but that craft fair isn't happening this year. Chain mail earrings from the Harvard Square Holiday Fair helped me fill the gift giving void.) I recommend stopping by if you're looking for gifts both for others and yourself.

Laid on a Sunday I wandered into sienna Farms in the Boston and the team there of Lee and Anna…read morewere so kind and helpful and they encouraged me to buy the cucumbers that are in season and the beautiful mint and I couldn't be happier

Smaller and sleepier than anticipated, with dim lighting by the bathrooms…read more Vendors were friendly, and the space was relatively clean (but could use better signage about bathrooms/exits/etc.) Worth a visit if you're in the area, but I wouldn't make a stop for it

One of two shopping plazas in the area, this is the more southerly one. In the late winter, the lot…read morewas in reasonable shape with the usual piles of snow in strategic locations. Late in the evening, there was plenty of parking. The plaza is anchored by the Shaw's grocery store but there is also a Marshalls here among others. Two major entrances, one of which has a traffic light. You could also sneak out by the fast food place or out the back past Shaw's. It is a short walk to the T station but don't be tempted to park here for the T. They have signs posted that you'll be towed.

I like this plaza but parking is always a nightmare. There is not enough parking to accommodate the…read moretraffic, spots are too close together and the layout is poor. The good things are you can walk between Shaw's, Michaels and Marshall's, so you get a lot of variety. Definitely don't go here in a rush though because you have to circle around and wait for parking.

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

The stores I tend to go to are outside of the mall on the perimeter, like Staples, Dick's Sporting…read moreGoods, and Bank of America. The mall is ok. Popeyes is there - that's good eats! Lots of little no-name stores.

" ok mall " Still quit a bit of stores in this mall …read more It's still well taken care of . I like to go to the mall. Not get everything from Amazon . It's nice to go out and touch the items , try them on , and see what it , physically looks like . I really enjoyed my time at this mall . Plenty of parking .