absolutely Loved Rock n Roll Meatball. Everything about it, food, staff, atmosphere. So sad to see…read moreit closed. I hope they find a new location soon.

In the immortal words of a vampire "Michael's great. I like Michael."- Starr The Lost Boys…read more The meatballs were pretty good, too. But Michael made the meal.

Well, now I know that when the Rock N Roll crew says "rain or shine," they mean it. The race took…read moreplace in a downpour, and kudos to the volunteers and organizers for making sure water stops, medical tents, and finish line were all fully staffed despite the horrible weather. As Stephanie mentioned in her review, a good number of the bands who were supposed to play along the course didn't show up. I do blame them. The bands had tent coverage, and the ones who were there seemed well protected from the weather. Part of the allure of this race was the live entertainment and it was basically missing for the middle third of the course. Boo to the bands who can't handle bad weather. Don't sign up to play at this sort of event if you won't show up in rain. On the flip side, an extra YAY for the bands who did play. It was cool to be serenaded with live music throughout the course. And it was great to see so many Providence residents out on their porches cheering--and local cheerleading squads organized at several points on the route! The course itself was definitely a good one, although hillier in the second half than I'd expected. A steep uphill to the finish felt a bit cruel. Still, I appreciated long straightaways along gorgeous tree-lined streets. Mile markers were clearly placed with digital clocks recording the race time, and time was captured at the 5k, 10k, 10m, and 12m marks. The wave start was also extremely well-planned and resulted in a fairly non-crowded course, although we were delayed in starting about 20 minutes due to some sort of street congestion. Unfortunately one consequence of the torrential rain was huge puddles along the course, sometimes unavoidable. Even my wicking socks couldn't prevent some nasty blisters from soaked footwear. Finally, the all important issue of THE RACE T-SHIRT: Short-sleeved, navy blue, technical tee with an understated almost nautical logo. Unfortunately they are cut for men and run a bit large, so mine is pretty long on me, but I think this will be a nice addition to my running collection. I'd suggest getting some ladies' shirts next time--the race costs enough. Overall, this wasn't a bad little race. I'd do it again next year, but definitely pray for sun.

My running coach suggested that when I get ready to run my first half marathon, to go away. I took…read morehim at his word for the first time last year (2011) and ran this one. Whereas others lament the rain, I loved it and was hoping for the same this time (2012). Instead we were greeted with low to mid 70's -- equally good weather -- and the benefit of hearing the headliner band among others. Add to this that the city of Providence, made the weekend a festive one with Water Fire and evening entertainment -- something I missed by one week last year -- great move, there. I love the course -- it's a good mix of easy and challenging and offers different views of the city for one who is not a local (I come fr CA). There is nothing like finishing a race all "Rocky" status while running the last point one mile up to the State House. Even though it was my 2nd time running this, I still welled up a bit....just don't ask me about my finishing time :\ ...maybe that was the real source of my tears. lol.

Newbury Comics in Back Bay is always a fun place to stop in…read more There is a great mix of music, merch, and pop culture finds, so it is easy to spend more time here than you expect just browsing around. One of the highlights is the vinyl section downstairs. Really cool selection and a must check if you are into records. Definitely worth popping into if you are in the area.

" Cool store things you don't see anywhere "…read more This store is in a good location if you take the train . If you drive you need to have someone wait in the car while you go in , my best option . So the store is huge with lots of things you don't find anywhere else . I got a pair of socks that say " my dog is cool as fuck " and a Newbury Comics black bag, basically their swag . The store is definitely pricey but they have unique pieces in on location . You pay for the newbury comics name , lol.

I just wanted to thank you SO SO much for fixing my Gibson Les Paul. You did SUCH a good job that…read moreit sounds like it did when it was brand new nearly 20 years ago, NO ONE has done such a great job as you have. A thousand thank yous, I got completely lost in the moment playing it and it's been years since I experience that unless I was onstage in the zone. I'm thrilled my step father found you, your going to be my forever go to for anything regarding fixing my guitars. Price was VERY reasonable- in a world where everything is to much, you certainly are priced fair. Thank you.

I walked into Mike's, because I was in the market for an electric and live in the neighborhood…read more This was my first electric, but I knew I wanted something decent with good tone. I told the store owner what I was looking for, and he showed me what was in my price range. He also very kindly told me that I was welcome to try any of the guitars--even though I very clearly could not afford them! I thought that was cool! He left me alone to play the guitars. I was able to take my time--as I didn't really know what I was looking for. I was so happy with one of them, that I went ahead and bought it! I've had it for about 2 or 3 years now, and I still love it!

Just a fun place for a weekend to sing some karaoke!!! Can't recommend enough! Great drinks, great…read morevibes, great songs.

The Lizard Lounge has always been my favorite music venue in town. Many years ago I used to book…read morerock shows, and the Lizard Lounge would always give me nights to book, and the manager at the time told me my nights always were organized and fun. The food is pretty good too.

Love the vibe here. Menu is sushi as well as some asian-inspired veggie and fried chicken dishes…read more Big sake menu and I enjoyed my bubble sake -- with tapioca. Make a reservation; this place gets busy.

Hojoko hits you before you even sit down. You walk in and the place hums at its own frequency. On…read morethe right, the bar is already working overtime, tossing cocktails and kamikaze shots into a crowd that looks like it has been waiting all week for this exact moment. Beyond it, the open kitchen glows with steel and fire, cooks moving with a rhythm that feels almost cinematic. Then you notice the pool next door, separated by glass, a surreal 50s hotel tableau pressed right against the dining room. It should feel strange, but it works. It is Boston trying on a different skin for the night. Once you sit, the noise settles into something closer to a pulse. It is loud, it is chaotic, and it invites you to stop pretending you wanted a quiet dinner. People are celebrating, laughing, living a little bit outside the lines, and you feel like you should be part of it. This is not a place for restraint. This is a place to lean in. The service is friendly and stretched thin at the same time, the way any good party gets ahead of its hosts now and then. My Sapporo took longer than it should have, and the food drifted out at its own pace. It was a busy night. I was ready to move faster, keep the fun sailing along at a steady clip, but sometimes the tide is not yours to control. When the potstickers arrived, they were gone almost instantly. Pork and shrimp packed tight with a dipping sauce that had a little kick but never tried to prove anything. Four of them, which is too few for people who enjoy eating, but just enough to make you want the next thing even more. Then came the burger, the dish that carries the weight of reputation here. The Wagyu Cheeseburger is not subtle. It is rich, salty in the right ways, and built with the kind of confidence that does not bother asking how you want it cooked. They know what they are doing, and they do it well. The shoelace fries are the right choice. Crispy, light, perfect for scooping up whatever spills out of the bun. It is the kind of burger you could eat twice and still want another bite. The Sapporo, once it finally landed, was a clean, easy drink. Light enough to go down fast, familiar enough to not distract from the food. It paired well with everything, especially the burger, which demanded something cold and uncomplicated. Portions were exactly what they needed to be. The potstickers, good but fleeting. The burger, perfectly sized and gone too soon, in the way that all great burgers disappear. When the night wrapped up, the standout was obvious. The burger alone is worth the trip. The only disappointment was waiting for that first beer, watching the party start around me while my own spark waited for a match. Hojoko is the kind of place where the noise hits first, the grill smoke follows, and before you know it you are swept into a night that feels louder, faster, and more alive than you expected, all anchored by a burger worth crossing the city for.

I almost always find the staff here to be be rude. I don't think I expect the employees to be…read morereally nice at 7-11 but they could do a better job. The store is has been out of the thing I need sometimes. I needed ice and they were out and the ATM has not worked. I wish the had their act together a little more.

Always go into the store on the weekend after visiting family. The staff there are friendly and are…read morealways working. Sometimes they even joke around with you just to be more face to face which I personally think is a good business tactic. No complaints here.

Initially, I had high hopes for this place…read more The exterior is fine. It's right below the DMV. The interior is pretty good and the service was actually friendly and informative. The big letdown came to the food and the quality of it. It wasn't very good. Be blunt. It reminded me of the Japanese version of Applebee's If you're going to come here, come for the lunch as it's a discount. I don't expect to have an authentic and flavorable dining experience.

Tried to pull a fast one and charge me more Money AFTER I ordered and paid. Nope! Classless place…read more Took 15 minutes to place a take out order. Took 35 minutes to get the food. This place is horrible. Rude to other customers. Save your money. Save your respect. Go elsewhere! Go where they appreciate your business. This place we will never attend again!

"You know, you don't have to give the change!" Ha. Ha. Ha. My total was 18.09$. I paid with a 20$…read morebill and had a whole purse filled with change. Naturally I gave this poor miserable woman my 20$ bill and 9 cents.. she was so nasty and rude about waiting an extra 20 seconds AT MOST for my 9 cents that I provided so I would receive bills back instead of adding to the already ridiculous amount of change accumulating in my purse. I waited in line behind all of the alcoholics and obnoxious a**holes buying their scratch tickets taking literally 5+ minutes to cash out but this chick had the nerve to be a miserable (insert expletive here) to me because I said I had the change. Just because you're pregnant doesn't give you the right to treat people like shit. You're not the only one who's ever carried a life inside of you and had to work sister. Be nasty to me for no reason and Ill have zero sympathy for you. Next time I'll be sure to go out of my way to pay with the 6$ strictly in change in my purse when I come here. If I ever come back here...

I went into the 7-11 on forest ave near riverside st tonight to buy an 18 pack of miller lite. The…read morestore was filthy and smelled like wet dog and mold. The beer was absolutely rotten- it tasted like it had been sitting on a warm loading dock since july. It was thick. I called the store and they told me they couldn't do an exchange because there was no manager on duty and they'd take my number and call back. Needless to say, I never heard back. Waste of time and money!