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Yoshinoya
Category:
Grocery Stores
36 Prospect St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
(617) 491-8221
I really don't have a clue what I'm doing in here, but it's so much fun to look around at all the imported goodies (edible, edible-related, and just random). The vegetables are very fresh, and...
I really don't have a clue what I'm doing in here, but it's so much fun to look around at all the imported goodies (edible, edible-related, and just random). The vegetables are very fresh, and they have lots of things I don't recognize. I know the Japanese don't have big sweet tooths and aren't known for sweets, but I'll admit a real taste for Japanese sweet snacks and cookies (POKY -- yummy). They carry all sorts here. It must be good because lots of native Japanese shop here. They don't have their own parking (unless I missed it), but it's very close to Central Square T, and you can walk from the municipal lots.
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I prefer this location to Arlington, for some reason, but the food is pretty much the same. Thoughts of the oatmeal maple scone are making me drool over my keyboard. I could eat nothing else, but...
I prefer this location to Arlington, for some reason, but the food is pretty much the same. Thoughts of the oatmeal maple scone are making me drool over my keyboard. I could eat nothing else, but there are so many things to choose from. Years ago this is the first place I ever had an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and they still make them. All their cookies and muffins are yummy. They have some ready made sandwiches as well as made to order during lunch time (can be a little slow). I took some of their sandwiches on a recent flight, and you should have seen those around us looking on with envy. Parking can be a challenge at certain times of the day, but you can walk here from the Porter Square T station or from the municipal parking lots if you're doing other things in the area. I don't drink coffee, but I know they sell a lot of it.
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Thoughts of the oatmeal maple scone are making me drool over my keyboard. I could eat nothing else, but there are so many things to choose from. Years ago this is the first place I ever had an...
Thoughts of the oatmeal maple scone are making me drool over my keyboard. I could eat nothing else, but there are so many things to choose from. Years ago this is the first place I ever had an oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and they still make them. All their cookies and muffins are yummy. They have some ready made sandwiches as well as made to order during lunch time (can be a little slow). I took some of their sandwiches on a recent flight, and you should have seen those around us looking on with envy. Parking can be a challenge at certain times of the day. I don't drink coffee, but I know they sell a lot of it.
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The family is from Marseilles, but that is in a region that is close to Italy and influenced by Italian cooking. Of course, having been in Nonantum since the 1950s, they have to carry Italian...
The family is from Marseilles, but that is in a region that is close to Italy and influenced by Italian cooking. Of course, having been in Nonantum since the 1950s, they have to carry Italian stuff (Antoine's brother runs the place now, and the next generation is working for the business, too). The do lots of specialty cakes for special occassions (birthday, communion, etc.) but they have a lot of Italian, French and just regular bakery items every day. They carry some pasta and assorted other ethnic goodies. The different cinammon things are my favorites. Can't say I've ever had the cannoli. They have the usual little cookie/biscotti things.
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I miss the lentil soup here so much now that I don't work down the street and can't come here all the time. It's lemony and not too thick or not too thin. This is truly a family owned and run...
I miss the lentil soup here so much now that I don't work down the street and can't come here all the time. It's lemony and not too thick or not too thin. This is truly a family owned and run restaurant -- you can see the family working together very often. They remember who you are and always greet you with a smile. Special orders are no problem. The pizza is not half bad, and the grilled things (like the wraps) are really yummy. They're happy to explain things you're unfamiliar with. Very moderate prices. Lots of seating, and parking is no problem.
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Aj Wright
Category:
Department Stores
90 River St
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
(781) 899-5331
This is one of those stores where you might get lucky, but more likely you'll leave disappointed. The quality of most items is generally inferior to stores like TJ Maxx or Marshalls, yet it seems...
This is one of those stores where you might get lucky, but more likely you'll leave disappointed. The quality of most items is generally inferior to stores like TJ Maxx or Marshalls, yet it seems like the prices are pretty similar. This store is convenient (it's close to my home) also because it has very easy parking and is in the same mall as a supermarket and drugstore (I would probably never go just to visit this store). They have a ton of space, yet they don't have a lot of stuff. You might get lucky and find something, or you might not. I miss the Ames that used to be there. Sometimes the clearance items are a good deal.
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This was never the greatest Filene's Basement around, but it has really gone downhill over the years. The store is so dingy and poorly laid out. The clothing selection, especially for women, is...
This was never the greatest Filene's Basement around, but it has really gone downhill over the years. The store is so dingy and poorly laid out. The clothing selection, especially for women, is really awful. The prices aren't even that great. The staff seems miserable to be there, and the store is usually a mess. You might still find an okay gift, a home decorative object, or some underwear here, but good luck. You're much better off trying the Marshalls downstairs. The store is also pretty cramped, yet they really don't have anything good. I feel like I've walked into the lousy Woolworths in downtown L.A. when I was a kid in the 1970s. Yuck.
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Crumpets
Category:
Gift Shops
89A Trapelo Rd
Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
(617) 489-8960
Cushing Square in Belmont is one of those unique little gems of a neighborhood. There are random little shops and eateries, very few of them part of a chain (Starbucks is really the only chain...
Cushing Square in Belmont is one of those unique little gems of a neighborhood. There are random little shops and eateries, very few of them part of a chain (Starbucks is really the only chain place). Crumpets is a great little shop that has all kinds of unique items to buy for yourself or for gifts. At first glance you can't be too sure whether they are selling antiques or new items. They have a lot to suit a country or Provencal taste. Decorative items are the specialty, but there are teas, tea accessories, soaps and all kinds of things. The staff is very friendly, too. Parking is pretty easy. There are buses that go to Cambridge and other surrounding towns.
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Cushing Square in Belmont is one of those unique little gems of a neighborhood. There are random little shops and eateries, very few of them part of a chain (Starbucks is really the only chain...
Cushing Square in Belmont is one of those unique little gems of a neighborhood. There are random little shops and eateries, very few of them part of a chain (Starbucks is really the only chain place). Zia is a fun, funky little shop that has all kinds of unique items to buy for yourself or for gifts. They have things for women of all ages, and there is something at every price. Occasionally they have special events, so look out for those. This whole block has unique little shops. Zia is very friendly, too. Parking is pretty easy. There are buses that go to Cambridge and other surrounding towns.
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AAA
Category:
Travel Agents
281 Needham St
Newton Upper Falls, Massachusetts 02464
(617) 332-9900
I have no idea whatsoever why anyone who owns a car wouldn't be a AAA member. In the 8 years of my membership I've called them twice when my car wouldn't start (old battery once, left lights on...
I have no idea whatsoever why anyone who owns a car wouldn't be a AAA member. In the 8 years of my membership I've called them twice when my car wouldn't start (old battery once, left lights on once) and twice when I've locked my keys in my car. I've gotten countless free maps and tour books for business and pleasure trips, and I've gotten discount tickets for movies. I haven't booked a trip through them, but I have talked to the cruise people at the Newton location, who were very friendly. The map people are very nice, too. The piece of mind from the membership is worth every penny, too.
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