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.

For the price, not impressed. 1. Lobster meat not fresh at…read moreall, and noticeably so. 2. Small rolls for the price (yes, lobster is expensive. Yes, there are bigger rolls with more meat for the same price in similar areas) 3. The toast on the bread and the bread itself was subpar Sadly wouldn't recommend based on my experience with the lobster roll. Maybe their sandwiches are good? Also, just as a heads up, minimal seating (grab and go vibes). Staff was also very sweet and friendly

Go. Get the lemon ricotta pancakes…read more Profit. The truffle fries were wonderfully fragrant, the brussel sprouts were well flavored, the burrito was hearty and delicious. But if you didn't get the pancakes you failed, I'm sorry.

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.

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.

This was our first meal after landing in Boston, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. I wanted…read moreto find a great neighborhood Italian restaurant and Peppare absolutely hit the mark. When we first arrived, the restaurant was fairly quiet. As we settled in, though, there was a steady stream of people stopping in for drinks, and by the time we were leaving, the place had noticeably filled up. The crowd seemed to be mostly locals, and I got the sense that many of them were regulars working their way through the menu one visit at a time. That's always a good sign. We started with a salad that was beautifully prepared. It wasn't overdressed, just lightly tossed with a delicious vinaigrette that let the ingredients shine. For our mains, the chicken parm was excellent--crispy, flavorful, and comforting without feeling heavy. The gnocchi was equally impressive. The dumplings were tender and pillowy, and the pesto tasted incredibly fresh, as if it had just been made that day. It's a simple dish when done well, and this version was done very well. I'd order it again and again.

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.

The vibe was so chill and cozy as soon as we walked in! Even during all the world cup events, our…read moreserver was attentive and super friendly. The steak frites were genuinely the best restaurant food I've ever had, and our server, Rob, really had it down! He's friendly, he's funny, and we got in and out in 45 minutes.

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 .