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Well, I wrote that last review three years ago, and I'm sorry to say I know more about Mike's than I did then. They kept trying to charge me $850 to fix an oil leak, using scare tactics about the...
Well, I wrote that last review three years ago, and I'm sorry to say I know more about Mike's than I did then. They kept trying to charge me $850 to fix an oil leak, using scare tactics about the car catching fire, saying it was so expensive b/c they had to remove the engine. I freaked out and had my dad look at the thing because, come on, the car is going on 20, do I want to spend almost $1K to fix it? Long story short, he found they'd not replaced the oil gasket seal last time they gave me an oil change. You know, that rubber thing that goes around the cap and keeps your oil from slowly leaking out. Yet they claim to have this 25-point check or whatever.
Mike's is very smooth at finding problems with your car you weren't aware of and which aren't really that important. I never went back there again and am glad. I now see the honest guys up at Teele Square Auto.
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Whenever I'm at the Town Diner I wonder why I don't come more often. The design inside is comforting in that super-dinery way we so seldom see here, the menu is huge and accommodating of all...
Whenever I'm at the Town Diner I wonder why I don't come more often. The design inside is comforting in that super-dinery way we so seldom see here, the menu is huge and accommodating of all tastes, and you really can get breakfast all day. Not just eggs and toast, either - you can get blue corn waffles and vegetarian sausage if that's your thing. While the chefs play with international spices here and there you can still knock back a little meatlof plate and get that hit of home. Crowded at brunch on weekends, but it moves pretty fast.
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I like this Barnes and Noble for magazines and the discounts on the main floor. The cookbook selection is also pretty good. Overall though I keep ending up at Borders up the street for selection. ...
I like this Barnes and Noble for magazines and the discounts on the main floor. The cookbook selection is also pretty good. Overall though I keep ending up at Borders up the street for selection. If you are trying to find a book, sometimes help is hard to come by here, especially upstairs. They will order anything if they don't have it in stock, so that's handy.
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Kohl's is a department store on a scale somewhere between JC Penney and Filene's. It has men's, women's, "juniors" and children's clothing as well as housewares, shoes and its own line of makeup. ...
Kohl's is a department store on a scale somewhere between JC Penney and Filene's. It has men's, women's, "juniors" and children's clothing as well as housewares, shoes and its own line of makeup. I come here for petite pants - they have reliable brands like Lee, so you can finally get capri jeans that don't come to your anklebone. The handbag selection is also great and the sales are really good and almost constant. Open until 10pm.
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I stayed at the Red Roof Inn when it was the only vacant place I could afford for a college graduation. I was pleased to find it not only clean and safe, but newly remodeled so that the rooms are...
I stayed at the Red Roof Inn when it was the only vacant place I could afford for a college graduation. I was pleased to find it not only clean and safe, but newly remodeled so that the rooms are actually cool and relaxing now. No more mauve; it's all about blue and accents of red. They may be overstating their delight by offering to sell you your own industrial fleece blanket, and the mattress still sucked (maybe that's the next upgrade). But all in all it's much improved and definitely not your grandmother's Red Roof Inn. T-Mobile internet access if you need it.
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I never buy anything at Virgin because I can usually find it cheaper at Newbury Comics. However, Virgin has an awesome thing: listening booths where you can scan any CD in the store and play a...
I never buy anything at Virgin because I can usually find it cheaper at Newbury Comics. However, Virgin has an awesome thing: listening booths where you can scan any CD in the store and play a track on headphones. Their magazine selection is good, as is the DVD selection. And on the top floor are interesting books with a pop culture bend. The store is huge and can be overwhelming, so pace yourself.
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Gap the
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Apparel
Porter Sq
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02140
(617) 864-2255
This Gap is not as large or extensive as some of the others nearby (Harvard Square tops everything) but it has the basics of their current line and a dressing room. The sale selection is usually...
This Gap is not as large or extensive as some of the others nearby (Harvard Square tops everything) but it has the basics of their current line and a dressing room. The sale selection is usually tiny and picked over here, but for some reason surprising things turn up here (probably returns) so give it a go. I've never gone out of my way to go here but it's a fine place to poke into waiting for your table at Blue Fin.
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I have difficult hair to deal with. Having said that, for a period of years I went to a number of different Dellarias - especially this one - and saw whichever hairdresser had an appointment free. ...
I have difficult hair to deal with. Having said that, for a period of years I went to a number of different Dellarias - especially this one - and saw whichever hairdresser had an appointment free. I was experimenting. And, to my great surprise, I almost always got a terrific cut. Even my lesser cuts were still not bad. The place can be noisy and hectic but the hairdressers do pay attention. Dellaria is especially known for their excellent short haircuts, with reason - I've had a lot of them, and they know what they're doing.
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I resisted Ann Taylor Loft until an equally petite friend dragged me in. It turns out it is a more relaxed and vaguely funky version of Ann Taylor, with a really terrific petites department. It...
I resisted Ann Taylor Loft until an equally petite friend dragged me in. It turns out it is a more relaxed and vaguely funky version of Ann Taylor, with a really terrific petites department. It has made my dressing for the office much simpler, and the sales are excellent. Basic pants never seem to make it to the sale floor so don't be afraid to cough up full price for them.
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Out of the Blue just moved to a much improved and expanded space on Elm Street, where Pluto used to be. The menu is weighed towards seafood and related Italian style pasta dishes. You can get a...
Out of the Blue just moved to a much improved and expanded space on Elm Street, where Pluto used to be. The menu is weighed towards seafood and related Italian style pasta dishes. You can get a gorgeous grilled salmon here or a plate of mussels. They fill their own cannolis for each order. A little pricey (entrees hover close to the $20 mark) but in this case you get what you pay for. Too much ruckus to be really romantic, but still a pretty good date spot. Nice bar near the front and also a wine list. FYI, no plate sharing here, and they mean it.
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