Businesses, services and organizations in Boston and the surrounding areas that offer cool things you should know about.
← Older postsThe perfect accompaniment to the budding springtime is a tasty pastry. Venture to Fiore’s Cafe, the sweetest café on South Street, nestled right next to the Harvest Co-op. Fully stocked with baked delights, from fresh rosemary bread to vegan almond scones, Fiore’s Bakery is certainly worth a visit. For the coffee connoisseur, Fiore’s has a slew of selections for your morning brew. Are you enticed, yet? Continue reading
Adorn yourself in high fashion garments without a proportionately high price tag. Buffalo Exchange is the frugal fashionista’s fabulous rotating closet. A precious pearl nestled among the various boutiques available in Davis Square, you’ll find clothing, shoes and accessories for … Continue reading
This week’s business highlight brings you queer-friendly, fashion forward, mission-minded CEO Heatherjean MacNeil and her new venture, Proxy Apparel. This woman has been working her tail off to develop hip and fashionable clothing for the modern women while partnering and empowering women’s sewing cooperatives in Guatemala.
We’re giving her a gold star for creativity, determination and a whole lot of awesomeness. Check out her stuff pre-launch at the Proxy Apparel website. Continue reading
Welcome to the hub of second-hand chic. Even the most retail-resistant folks find solace in this consignment haven.
As you walk in, you’re greeted with a tasteful installation of donated items, inspiring your subsequent shopping adventure. To your right, you’ll find a plethora of recorded media. The center of the store is full of clothing galore, with a cycling shoe selection on the back wall. Further back, the room displays quirky kitchen accessories, dishware, and furniture. The very end of the store holds more furniture, a bountiful book collection, kids’ toys and framed art. From the Powerpuff Girls on VHS to striking suit jackets, the diverse assortment will pique your interest [...] Continue reading
Welcome the springtime to your tummy with some plant-based goodness. Wander just a little ways off the main strip of Elm Street, and behold a vegan paradise. The Pulse Café is secluded and quiet, ideal for blossoming first dates or business scheming. Imagine warm golden walls, soft reggae beats and harmonious meals. A wall chalkboard tempts you with a decadent chocolate cream cheese brownie. To top it off, it’s all vegan (which means animals and their products are left out of the kitchen). Continue reading
Just stepping through the door enhances your style exponentially. Notes of mellow, sensuous jazz entice your ears while your eyes feast upon an ample selection of hats, clothing, accessories and belts. From casual chic to formal dress, Salmagundi’s fashion inspires the confidence in everyone. Cure your fashion blues with a hand-made, vegetable dyed leather belt, a snug pair of turquoise leather gloves, or a ten-inch pheasant plume earrings. Their selection of funky jewelry and Brooklyn-created silk ties compels you with promising fashion karma [...] Continue reading
Cambridge Common is a comfy, inclusive restaurant, situated between Porter and Harvard Square.
If you’re looking for a high-class, swank kind of place, this is definitely NOT for you. But if you’re in the mood for comfort food, huge portions, cheap prices, and a full bar with 30 beers on tap (well, 31 when the Cask is on), 16 of which rotate like nobody’s business, always one organic brew, a kick-ass bottle or two, and a sizzlin’ burger for only $4.95, then come on in. And if that doesn’t get your beer-tastebuds brewing, they’re also often the first in New England to introduce the latest and greatest in microbrews. Continue reading
Satisfy all your cravings with one rad café. A rotating art collection sustains a rejuvenating, stimulating ambiance. Tantalizing aromas waft from the kitchen, while the staff skillfully conducts edible magic behind the counter. You’ll find sandwiches unlike any other, an … Continue reading
I’m sure most of you won’t be surprised that Diesel is on our list of places to explore… a little slice of queer female heaven, this Davis Square café is a great spot to play pool, grab a bite, have a cup of coffee or just do some good people watching. If you’re wondering what makes this hip spot queer friendly, just look to the staff, clientele, or the large collection of women to women Missed Connections with Diesel in their title. Continue reading
Let us introduce you to Station 8. Nestled in a small Jamaica Plain block on Centre Street, with other awesome businesses like Salmugundi, this salon provides skin care, waxing and massage along with stellar hair services, in an environment that’s comfortable and friendly with a hint of hip. Continue reading