Guidebook for Boston
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dogwood
3712 Washington StNearby affordable nice tavern. Folk singer.
Sophia's Grotto
22r Birch StItalian bar/restaurant with outdoor patio. A favorite of ours.
Good bar and ambience, decent food. Outdoor patio. Cute shops on Birch Street.
33 locals recommend
Birch Street Bistro
14 Birch StGood bar and ambience, decent food. Outdoor patio. Cute shops on Birch Street.
Food Scene
Sorella's
386 Centre StBest cheap and delicious breakfast/brunch place around! (no bar)
JP Seafood Cafe
730 Centre StBest sushi and more in Boston. Our favorite go to.
Blue Star
11 Corinth StGood cheap fast breakfast nearby.
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StNewest hottest spot!
Brassica Kitchen + Cafe
3710 Washington StFantastic coffee and more. Right down the street. WIFI.
Delfino Restaurant
754 South StWonderful ambience, wines,Italian restaurant.
Shopping
Solera
16 Birch StLovely knowledgable wine sellers
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StYummy local ice cream and other treats
Essentials
Village Market
30 Corinth StNearby. Good variety.
Harvest Co-Op Markets
3815 Washington StreetNearby. Natural organic.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StHigh quality albeit pricey.
Fresh fish, feta cheese, Greek olives, halvah and more. Family business, cash only.
20 locals recommend
Roslindale Fish Market
39 Poplar StFresh fish, feta cheese, Greek olives, halvah and more. Family business, cash only.
Stop & Shop
301 Centre StBig grocery store and gas station. Gym and Walgreen's there too.
Everything Else
Huge gym great for workouts, classes, etc. Pay-per visit.
6 locals recommend
Crunch Fitness - Roslindale
950 American Legion HwyHuge gym great for workouts, classes, etc. Pay-per visit.
Centre Cuts
6 Belgrade AveLovely Aveeda Salon, massages and pedicures too.
Allandale Farm
259 Allandale RdNearby genuine farm, fresh produce and plants.
Fabulously fresh produce, cheese, baked goods etc. plus live entertainment, every Saturday 9-1. Support our local farmers! (other locations throughout the city every day)
20 locals recommend
Roslindale Fish Market
39 Poplar StFabulously fresh produce, cheese, baked goods etc. plus live entertainment, every Saturday 9-1. Support our local farmers! (other locations throughout the city every day)
Sebastian's Barber Shop
6 Corinth StNearby genuine Italian barbers - it's a trip!
CVS
4600 Washington StClosest pharmacy
Eclectic thrift store - great bargains. Benefits Aids Action Committee. (Goodwill Store close by there)
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StEclectic thrift store - great bargains. Benefits Aids Action Committee. (Goodwill Store close by there)
Wonderful yoga instruction in lovely airy studio. Walk ins welcome.
22 locals recommend
JP Centre Yoga
670 Centre StWonderful yoga instruction in lovely airy studio. Walk ins welcome.
Our local bakery. Best bread in town, not to mention other sweet treats and soup and sandwiches.
38 locals recommend
Fornax Bread Company
27 Corinth StOur local bakery. Best bread in town, not to mention other sweet treats and soup and sandwiches.
Miles of urban greenspace with lovely pathways for walking or biking or sitting on a lakeside bench. Walk to entrance at Forest Hills
18 locals recommend
Emerald Necklace
Emerald NecklaceMiles of urban greenspace with lovely pathways for walking or biking or sitting on a lakeside bench. Walk to entrance at Forest Hills
Free to enjoy year round - 265 acres of tree and flower museum designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Lovely meadows, forest, hills and ponds, including bonsai garden. Walk to entrance near Forest Hills.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayFree to enjoy year round - 265 acres of tree and flower museum designed by Frederick Law Olmstead. Lovely meadows, forest, hills and ponds, including bonsai garden. Walk to entrance near Forest Hills.