These guys were so friendly! We were bumping around the North End, walked by here, the doors were…read moreopen, some of the firefighters were working around, we started chatting-my kids got to look around and learn from the firefighters. Way cool! We all know these guys are willing to run into a burning building to save our sorry asses, so thank a firefighter next time you see one! Cute pic included...

The funniest people on earth are Fire Fighters. They go…read morethrough as much garbage as the police but have the sense of humor to enjoy it !

What I love about this dog park is that it has grass! It's fake but it's grass and my dog won't…read morestart digging and getting dirty from dirt. The dog park is also very clean! The top half of the dog park is for dogs 25lbs and less and the bottom half which is fenced off is for 25lb and plus. The dogs there were very friendly and well behaved. This was the first time I brought my puppy to a dog park because I'm nervous about how other dogs will behave but they were all very nice along with their owners. I would definitely visit this park again !!

The best dog park by far in the Boston area. I was looking for something in the city without dirt…read moreor pebbles. They have fake grass. It is nicely shaded with a great breeze! Water is available there, but they don't have baggies for poop so make sure to bring your own. There are two spots, one for smaller which is on the upper side, and one that is for bigger dogs (25 lbs and up). We have a smaller dog so we went to that area first, but there weren't any dogs up there. The smaller dogs were with the big dogs in that area so we went down there and it was fine. Dogs were well behaved.

WOW, WOW, WOW !!! Grandaughter wanted to visit and glad she…read moredid. We rode train in from Brookline to avoid parking (stop right at library). We entered right at opening, and the initial gasp of enjoyment my Granddaughter let out was worth the visit. We explored for hours, enjoyed lunch in the café (attached) and reasonable priced. Just a very very beautiful spot to lose yourself for a few hours. So many photo opportunities.

To think we almost left Boston without stopping into the library. It would have been our loss. This…read morelibrary was so impressive. We entered the new section by the cafe. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There were people at almost every table on three different floors. The children's section was very cute. The library appeared to have an extensive collection for both adults and children. We walked into the older section of the library and we were amazed. It was definitely more like a museum. The murals on the wall and ceiling were stunning. The outside fountain area was beautiful. There were people taking photos for special events and many people like us just in awe of our surroundings. What a great find!

Pauli's is where I go in Boston for good and affordable lobster rolls. I like to get the hot…read morebuttered lobster roll for $32. The order comes with chips, but can be upgraded to fries or onion rings for an upcharge. If you have at least a group of 3, you can order the USS Constitution (28 ounce lobster roll) for $120. I'm also a fan of the Paulitician (chicken cutlet with prosciutto). The sandwiches here are delicious and a good portion for the price. Pauli's is always really busy, they do have some sit down tables and seats, but it's cozy.

The girl with the clear acrylic glasses gave me the worst service in Boston,…read more We ordered a hot buttered lobster roll and garlic fries. When I ordered, we had a conversation of how much we both liked garlic fries. They bring out plain fries and then wouldn't switch it out for me. Then the girl said I didn't order it. So I reminded her of the conversation and she said we talked about garlic fries but I never ordered it, wth? Then she gaslit me and said it's only fries, nothing to get upset about. Bad service, worst lobster roll and stale fries. No thank you.

The food was great. I got the lemon berry pancakes. It was not too sweet, the cream was fresh and a…read moregreat addition, the berries were very fresh and the pancakes were very fluffy. I love that the bacon is thick so it was cooked through and well, and you had something to chew (not bacon flavored air chips. if you know, you know). I LOVED the crispy brussels sprouts with bacon, the flavors were so interesting and balanced, and the brussels were good very well. My partner had the black bean and pulled chicken and omelet. He says the flavors were good, but he would have preferred them separately, it didn't go together as well as he thought. The servers were lovely and fast, and the decor was modern with a comfortable feel. It was a nice day and the sun came through just enough from the windows that it lit up the restaurant in a good way. If you're thinking about it, I say go!

Food wasn't all that. Seriously, I'm still trying to figure out why this spot gets hyped to the…read moremoon. Cafe L. in Cambridge supposedly always has a crazy line if you don't have a res. I had scoped it out during my Easter '25 trip when I last visited my kid, but getting a table was impossible back then. This time my kid came thru and snagged us a res. The place itself is pretty basic- not in a bad way- kind of an industrial vibe. The hostess stand was straight-up chaotic. Anyhow. I ordered the Chocolate Kiss French toast topped with fresh raspberries and whipped cream, but the coated crumb French toast was different. Not bad, just not what I expected. Word to the wise: this isn't the spot to go for something 'creative'. This is the spot to go for the regular French tst I think. My kid went with the 'Kitchen Sink', that included a pancake, eggs cooked your way, a protein (she picked the vegan chorizo), and hash browns(?). Our server, Myka (?), was super sweet and on point the whole time and my mango Bellini definitely hit. But yeah...I'm still dazed and confused about all the social media hype. The service was solid, the Bellini was good, but the food? It just didn't live up to the internet buzz for me.

Kendall standards are, honestly, lower. If you don't charge $50 for a salad and $25 for a cocktail…read moreyou're already an innovator. If you provide reasonable quality and friendly staff you are downright a gem. Sulmona is a comfy vibe and acceptable food. It's nothing outstanding but it's a nice place to stop by particularly during the non peak hours because it has a good amount of space and the staff is friendly and accommodating. I find myself coming here when I'm just kind of out of ideas. But in a nice way.

The takeout was soooooooo awful! I'll never believe in "buy 1 get 1 free" again…read more Pollo Parmigiano: It tasted like Chicken Milanese topped with another layer of cheese--it was so greasy it was unbearable! The tomato meat sauce wasn't salty enough to mask the basil flavor, and it had a strange, gamey taste. It was better after reheating it the next day.

Ate here for the first time the other night with some friends who were visiting from California,…read moreand we all loved it! The service was perfect and the food even better. We all loved the appetizers (meatballs, chicken parm eggrolls (!) and La Caprese), our entrees (Cod Margherita, Lasagna, and Lobster Ravioli) and desserts (Volcano Chocolate Cake and Warm Cranberry Bread Pudding). There are a lot of places to eat on Hanover Street, but I highly recommend Pappare for the excellent food and service.

Tried Pappare for the first time a few weeks ago and very happy with the decision. We wanted to try…read morea new spot, and we happened to land on this one. Portions are just right in my opinion. Everything tasted fresh. Started arancini and bruschetta - both were tasty! Chicken parm with house-made pasta hit all the right notes. Shrimp scampi was very good, not overly garlicky, good size shrimp. Chicken risotto came with a generous portion of risotto and chicken cutlets in a marsala sauce. Saved room for dessert amazingly, and couldn't pass up the cranberry bread pudding, which was fantastic. Perfect balance of sweet and tart, with vanilla gelato to tie it all together. Will definitely return in the future to sample other menu items.

Have you ever been walking down a street in the city, and next thing you know, a coven or witches…read morepulls up next to you in a white van, smoking an entire carton of cigarettes, each with their own large Dunkin Donuts iced coffee in one hand, and a booklet in the other? Those are the meter maids, and they are on the prowl. They drive around all over the city and hunt (and smoke newports, drink iced coffee, and take lunch breaks longer than some work days). If you see one without a Dunkin Donut's cup in her hand, it's probz bkuz she's writing a $75 ticket for you, bkuz your parking space is within 20 feet of an intersection. BTD is their acronym of choice, but I prefer the one for C U Next Tuesday.

Btd traffic enforcement officers & tow truck drivers are very helpful with assuring parking for the…read moredisabled. Know hp placard know parking! They also educate the public by explaining the rules and regulations posted! And we the public need to respect them for creating parking spaces when and where needed. Learn from "Your" mistakes... and courtesy creates change... Together we can eliminate road rage, accidents and sitting in traffic for long periods of time.

I saw the steak tips listed as on Boston's list of best steak tips spots. I have tried others on…read morethe list and wanted to give Tip Tap room a try. I ordered a draft beer from a large selection of drafts and bottle, cans options. It was Jack Abbey beer... pint came 3/4 full as left a large head on beer and better for establishment pours 12-14 oz in a 16 oz glass.. Beer was warm... bad demerit again Ordered steak tips which came with three large tips on a bed of mashed potatoes, spinach . It had some sour hot nasty pepper garnish.. I wanted roasted red or green peppers with the tips instead. Steak tips were just ok and needed a marinate or side of a dipping bbq sauce or mushroom sauce or anything. Spinach, mashed potatoes needed more butter or garlic flavoring... fresh tasting but bland. Needs more steak tips too for the price tag. It was a nice bar vibe for drinks. The chicken wing lollipops I saw for an appetizer looked tasty. I left hungry for more steak tips and wanted a charcoal char on my tips . I wanted my spinach on the side with a garlic oil next to sone grilled oil drizzled roasted peppers . I don't consider these some of Boston best but certainly not the worst .

The atmosphere here manages to be both sophisticated and relaxed, Nice view while dining. Great…read moreservice too! I ordered the steak frites cooked to a perfect medium with a deep, salty crust. It was tender enough to melt but had that essential beefy bite. The sauce was silky and sharp, tying the whole plate together without overpowering the meat. Overall a cool nice place to come enjoy dinner or sit at the bar to have a drink.