After over 50 years in Europe, H&M has joined meatballs and bikini teams as the only worthwhile Swedish exports to America. The downtown store brings Bostonians the hottest euro-chic styles (and mind-numbingly long lines), with clothing for men, women and kids. H&M is high fashion at shockingly low prices; while you won't be able to expect the style or quality of any garment to last you more than a couple of seasons, at $15 for a dress and $2 for three pairs of earrings, you can't really go wrong. H&M also consistently updates its newest fashions. Always busy, it's fun to poke in. If this Downtown Crossing location does not work for you, you can also visit H&M at Cambridgeside Galleria or the couture H&M on Newbury Street. It should not be missed for the stylish hungry who don't have a huge bankroll to spend on clothes. The Newbury location is opened M-SA from 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM. It is to be noted that if you're looking for men's clothing, only the Newbury Street and the Downtown Crossing stores carry men's stuff. Don't ask me why? That's just the way it is. It was annoying when I visited the other stores only to find out that they only carry women's clothing.

Fresh, fashionable clothing at a somewhat reasonable price, atleast for Newbury. Known for their dresses,and cute shoes, but try waiting for the sales.

Louis is the hippest, most fashion-savvy, cooler than cool store Boston has to offer. Too bad everything is so expensive—Manhattan styles come with 5th Avenue prices. Explore the Dries Van Noten or Helmut Lang men's line on the first floor, or salivate over the latest Prada and Jimmy Choo women's shoes on the top level. Louis has something for everyone (with a sky-high credit limit). An in-house electronica DJ, a café for weary shoppers (converts to an appropriately posh restaurant 5:30-10pm), a salon, ladies' wear on the top floor, suits on the middle, urban chic on the ground...you won't believe this used to be a natural history museum. If you're ready to spend, nothing says “I'm loaded and well-creased” like a custom-tailored suit made by one of the shop's expertly pretentious tailors. Those in the know mark their calendars way in advance for Louis's huge clearance in Jan. and June. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Also known as: Boston Best Meat This recent addition to Louis of Boston, the über-upscale clothing store, is a chic, innovative, and exciting treat for the end (or middle) of a hard day of shopping. The Asian-influenced Meditteranean menu is both creative and slightly bewildering, but the knoweldgeable and friendly waitstaff is more than willing to help dazzled customers navigate the sea of high-priced options. Try the potato spring rolls ($14) or tuna tartar ($16) for a fun blend of flavors to start and then move on to the filling main courses, ranging from lobster served with cookies ($35) to hay fired chicken ($27). Finish up with the amazing chocolate tempura for dessert ($10), but save room for a cotton-candy surprise when the check comes. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Visit their website for online reservations. This is a small restaurant on Newbury Street offering up cocktails and menu items that are contemporary American. Prices range from $6-$15 for appetizers and $15-$30 for entrees. In the summer, there is a patio that holds up to 30 people. For $29, there is a prix fixe menu (Sunday through Wednesday). The regular menu highlights include a prosciutto/fig/arugula pizza and porchini ravioli. There is a bar crowd that is mostly neighborhood regulars.

Banana Republic relies on sleek fabrics, almost-Euro cuts, and a skinny and chic young clientele to maintain its reputation as the “upscale Gap.” Beautiful leathers, cashmeres, and linens comprise the priciest items, while jeans ($50-100), khakis ($40-90), and natural-colored sweaters ($20+) make up the greater part of their merchandise. Their suits ($190+) and businesswear (and wide variety of business casual items) make it a great place to find interview clothes. The best part about BR? Because they constantly rotate in new clothing, the sales racks are always piled high with staples at more affordable prices. Additional locations at Boston:Quincy Market, Boston:Copley Place, and the Boston:CambridgeSide Galleria. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

A sophisticated, sexy, and romantic urban eatery that is the little sister of Mistral. The fare (Italian with a Mediterranean flare has been called imaginative and expensive, and the wine list is predominately Italian. As the interior is filled with murals and deep tones, Sorellina consistently called one of the most romantic restaurants in Boston.

Welcome to Osushi, now you know where the trendy and hip get their raw fish fix in Beantown. With this Back Bay staple and a new Financial District location, Bostonians will be eating their sushi in style for years to come. With both a local fascination and an international repeat clientele, this 41- seat, quaint and timeless restaurant is a popular staple that keeps on reinventing itself. The philosophy is simple: Osushi's commitment to authentic Japanese cuisine is its secret. You will NOT find "fusion" sushi here, but the menu offers unmatched creativity, and guests will admire the "raw" sophistication of the pallet of a culture which has enjoyed the art of sushi for millennia. Many combinations are too filling for lunchtime. Consider sharing the delicious Godzilla maki, a double-layered roll of yellowtail and vegetables that's a meal in itself.