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I always worry a bit when a restaurant is "vegan" or "organic" or whatever. I try to eat healthy, but sometimes places go a bit overboard. Siggy's, however, does a good job. The juices are too...
I always worry a bit when a restaurant is "vegan" or "organic" or whatever. I try to eat healthy, but sometimes places go a bit overboard. Siggy's, however, does a good job. The juices are too expensive for my budget, but they sure do look good. Their soups are fresh made, nice and chunky, and come with some delicious sourdough bread. We recently had a chicken special that was amazingly moist, tender, and tasty. The accompanying kale was cooked to perfection with some kind of spice that made it super delicious. They also have nice brown rice. The seats are very small, and it can fell cramped inside, but the waitstaff is very friendly and tries really hard to help you and make you feel welcomed. The restaurant is very convenient to the Clark Street subway station.
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I've done a LOT of chocolate shopping around the world. Therefore, I do not find that Jacques Torres is all that expensive, especially not given the quality. And the superb hot chocolate is a...
I've done a LOT of chocolate shopping around the world. Therefore, I do not find that Jacques Torres is all that expensive, especially not given the quality. And the superb hot chocolate is a downright bargain by comparison to other gourmet hot chocolates, here and abroad. My husband is partial to the "wicked" hot chocolate (the hot pepper one), but I prefer the classic. If you're buying their filled chocolates to eat yourself, just get them in a baggie because the box costs extra. My favorite, hands down, is the Milk Chocolate Passion Fruit. They have chocolate covered nuts, chocolate covered random other things, and shaped chocolates. This place goes nuts at Easter time, but alas doesn't put things on sale after the holiday. The biggest downside is that there's really no place to sit.
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I asked around for a Dim Sum recommendation, and people pointed to this place though referred to it by different names. Their business card says "Grand Harmony." It is grand -- it's large, fancier...
I asked around for a Dim Sum recommendation, and people pointed to this place though referred to it by different names. Their business card says "Grand Harmony." It is grand -- it's large, fancier looking than the small restaurants, and clean. My foreign cousins thought the flowers in the bathroom were very fancy.
They have Dim Sum from carts, typical Dim Sum style. Everything was very good -- lots of delicious shrimp dishes, and also beef and pork. The Jasmine tea is very good. I was a little surprised that they don't have as many sweet things as other Dim Sum places (not that others have a lot, but we were only even offered 1 sweet item, which was nevertheless a delicious coconut cream bun). Fun place. Clean. Right in the heart of Chinatown action on Mott Street.
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I happen to like pudding and rice pudding a lot, but recently took friends here who don't even like rice pudding and loved the place. It is expensive ($5 without a topping for a small, though a...
I happen to like pudding and rice pudding a lot, but recently took friends here who don't even like rice pudding and loved the place. It is expensive ($5 without a topping for a small, though a small is enough to share), but I guess for NYC it's not a total outrage (and you'd probably pay about as much for ice cream). The place is a total gold mine and is usually rather crowded (they do have a decent amount of seating, and if the weather is okay there are some benches at the dumpy park across the street). The array of flavors is fun (fruity things and cheesy things and chocolatey, etc.), and you can be creative with their assortment of toppings. My biggest complaint is that their takeaway containers, while lovely to behold, are made of a very thick plastic and seem environmentally unsound. The spoons are funky, too. Place is very clean.
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A lot of artists sell their arts and crafts in this shop that is small but packed with lots of different things. In particular, there are lots of ceramics, pottery, glasswork, and things like that,...
A lot of artists sell their arts and crafts in this shop that is small but packed with lots of different things. In particular, there are lots of ceramics, pottery, glasswork, and things like that, but you never know what you will find there. Mudflat Gallery is the year-round showcase claywork by 47 Mudflat artists, faculty and students. At Christmas time they usually open up a larger, temporary home just a couple of blocks down on Mass. Ave. This location at the Porter Square Shopping Center, Cambridge in the glass arcade of the CVS/Healthworks building and right across from the Porter Square T Station (there's parking in the lot, which is annoying, but there is usually a space). Mudflat also participates in the Cambridge Open Studies every May and December. At their studio location elsewhere in Cambridge they offer art classes for adults and children.
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Many different artists sell their arts and crafts in this lovely shop. Upstairs there are some "works on paper" (like paintings, watercolors, etc.) but that is not the focus of this gallery. ...
Many different artists sell their arts and crafts in this lovely shop. Upstairs there are some "works on paper" (like paintings, watercolors, etc.) but that is not the focus of this gallery. There are lots of ceramics, pottery, glasswork, things made of fabric, adorable cards. There is beaded jewelry and works with metals. The "wearable" art is unique and fun, and the prices throughout the store are pretty competitive (it's not overpriced). The Clever Hand Gallery is one of New England's oldest working artisan's cooperative, providing the visitor with a colorful array of art and fine American crafts for gifts, collecting and decorating. Staffed by the artists themselves, Clever Hand Gallery members will gladly assist you in finding that special gift. The shop is right in the heart of the Wellesley Centre shopping area, so it's a really fun area to walk around.
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Many different artists (more than 90) sell their arts and crafts in this lovely shop. I don't know if it's what you technically call a cooperative or not, but it's set up that way. There isn't...
Many different artists (more than 90) sell their arts and crafts in this lovely shop. I don't know if it's what you technically call a cooperative or not, but it's set up that way. There isn't much "work on paper" (like paintings, watercolors, etc.) but there are lots of ceramics, pottery, glasswork, things made of fabric (like scarves, some children's clothing) and knits (including winter wear), and lots of jewelry. There is beaded jewelry and works with metals. The "wearable" art is unique and fun, and the prices throughout the store are pretty competitive (it's not overpriced). As their website says, they carry Silver Jewelry, Original Paintings, Hand Turned Salad Bowls, Stained, Fused and Sandblasted Glass, Greeting Cards, Lamps, Silk and Woven Scarves, Soft Sculpture, Monotypes, Pearls, Lamp Worked Beads, Paste Paper Boxes, Garden Art, Hand Painted Furniture, Pottery, Journals, Candles tapers and Pillars, Jean Jackets, Handmade Soaps, Handbags. For the artists out there, they do take consignments and you can get information on their website.
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Cosmos is the budget arm of the Globus family of tour operators. We've gone on a couple of trips with them and have been very happy with the itineraries, the quality of the guides, the quality and...
Cosmos is the budget arm of the Globus family of tour operators. We've gone on a couple of trips with them and have been very happy with the itineraries, the quality of the guides, the quality and location of the hotels, and their level of organization. The prices are excellent, and very often a better value than going on your own (and they allow you ample time to be on your own so you don't feel tied down to your group). Many different travel agencies (online) offer 10% discounts off the advertised price. Once you've traveled with them before you often receive discounts on future tours. We would recommend them to anyone. The hotels are "tourist" quality --- not luxurious but comfortable and clean.
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This is a nice community bank with friendly tellers and friendly service. Like many banks nowadays, they are open for a few hours on Saturday mornings and have one evening a week when they're open...
This is a nice community bank with friendly tellers and friendly service. Like many banks nowadays, they are open for a few hours on Saturday mornings and have one evening a week when they're open later. They generally have good rates. Everyone at the bank is friendly and greets you when you're in the branch (the tellers and the customer service people). This Natick branch is a little off the beaten path, so parking is no problem. The people here are very friendly, so if you are equidistant between this branch and Main Street branch, this one is a much better option since it's never crowded and the staff is much friendlier. They have a good website and online banking options, too.
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This is a nice community bank with friendly tellers and friendly service. Like many banks nowadays, they are open for a few hours on Saturday mornings and have one evening a week when they're open...
This is a nice community bank with friendly tellers and friendly service. Like many banks nowadays, they are open for a few hours on Saturday mornings and have one evening a week when they're open later. They generally have good rates. Everyone at the bank is friendly and greets you when you're in the branch (the tellers and the customer service people). This Framingham branch is conveniently located in the large shopping plaza , so parking is no problem though you may have to park a little far away. It's good because you can also do your shopping, and it's next to a decent liquor store. They have a good website and online banking options, too.
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