Finally open in the Back Bay and serving up many a crazy dog, with a bevvy of outlandish toppings. Though the do not encourage the consumption of man's best friend, their menu is set up so various combinations of toppings are named after different kinds of dogs, such as the Irish Setter, Bulldog, etc. Sofas, magazines, and a plasma TV are provided for your relaxation while you enjoy their wide variety of hot dogs. Franchise opportunities available.

Validated parking is available in the Westland Avenue Garage. This is a local grocery store with a difference. Formally the location of Bread & Circus - the Whole Foods company bought them up. Great produce and cheeses. Bakery turns out luscious items daily - try their vegan scones (I know sounds awful, but quite tasty). The store brand 365 is actually quite affordable. Whole Foods will also deliver your order (within a certain radius of the store). There is a enormous salad bar, sushi offerings and hot bar with daily specials so you can come in to pick up lunch then sit in the section with the tables in the front window or the outdoor tables. Large variety of prepared entrees and salads too.

Located near Boston Symphony Orchestraand Northeastern University, this Vietnamese restaurant is a great value, in an easy location, without any fuss. They do delivery, take-out, and have seating both at tables and a small bar. They do get full on Symphony nights, as well as when there's a popular show at the Huntington Theatre, so there may sometimes be a wait, although generally you can snag a table most times of the day. They offer tasty lunch specials for $7 or $8, with meat or tofu, veggies, and rice, and an extra $2 gets you soup, salad, and an appetizer as well. Main dishes include some of the best pad thai around, pho noodle soups, noodle dishes like the spicy drunken noodle, make-your-own fresh rolls, and a variety of meat and seafood plates. For dessert, green tea ice cream, or mangoes and sticky rice, are the best bet. Also try the creamy Thai iced tea, or a glass of wine with dinner. The staff is easy-going, keeps water glasses full, and never rushes customers out of a table, even when they're busy. The Phoenix says... "Curl your hands around a hot bowl of tom yum noodle soup ($7.95). This classic Thai hot-and-sour chili-flaked soup is full of baby mushrooms, fresh green scallions, chunks of chicken, shrimp, and tender tomatoes with a hint of lime juice. Impossible to finish in one sitting? Yes. Impossible to fight the urge to try? You bet."

Pan Thai is a good neighborhood Thai restaurant. They serve an array of dishes, including the ubiquitous Pad Thai. Their lunch specials are a good deal. The decor is not extraordinary, and sometimes the service is a bit slow. But the food is consistently good. You do get a good view of the street during the summer since the windows open up to create nice atmosphere. Check out the student discount menu for extra savings.

Boston Rose Florist has been proudly serving Boston since 1956. They are family operated with 3 locations serving the Boston Metro Area. Visit their website for more information and for free delivery. Right now, their building is under renovation, so they are set up right outside. Boston Rose is a family owned floral shop that has been around for 50 years and is known for their selection of roses, Dutch and tropical flowers, and plants from around the world.

A flower shop specializing in Large inventory of fresh flowers, Tropicals, Plants, European/dish gardens, Contemporary and traditional arrangements, High-style floral arrangements, Silk arrangements, Dried floral arrangements, Weddings, Funeral designs, Extensive gift line, Gourmet and fruit baskets, Gift baskets, Greeting cards, and Candles. Symphony Flowes serves: Boston, Brighton, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Chesterfield, East Boston, Housatonic, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, Wellesley and West Roxbury. They can deliver to these areas with a 7$ delivery fee.

• • • Symphony Flowers is currently undergoing renovations and are temporarily closed for walk in service. They are still able to take phone orders and have delivery service.***

This liquor store is the closest to Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute Of Technology, and New England Conservatory. As such, it's also one of the strictest stores around. Huntington Wine and Spirits won't accept out of state licenses without credible photo backup. If you only have an out of state identification card (not a license), be prepared to produce your passport instead. The selection is pretty decent: beer--cans, bottles, a decent range of good beer, plenty of wine--one or two fridges chilling champagne, whites, and roses, and the majority of liquor behind the counter. They also carry most mixers, and have container of limes and nips on the counter. There's sure to be a line on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, as well as before any major sports games. The store is a redemption center for bottles and cans, and also offers delivery services with a simple phone call. Additionally, they will buy back unused products--if you're throwing a huge party, you can buy more than enough with no fear of being stuck with all the extra. Corporate accounts are also available. The store has occasional wine, beer, and liquor tastings as well! Now open Sundays from 12-8. One especially lovely feature: get 20% off when buying 5 bottles of wine. It's like getting one bottle for free! Great if you want to stock up, or just because...

Boston House of Pizza, or more affectionately "BHOP" to area students, caters mainly to Northeastern and Colleges of the Fenway. One of the area's many sub and pizza places, BHOP offers basic, simple, plain pizza for the college crowd. Spicy curly fries are among their best offerings, as are chicken fingers. More seating here than at Cappy's or Cappy's II, and conveniently located Husky Card and Fenway Cash are both accepted here. Free Delivery. Online ordering.

The Columbus Cafe and Bar is open for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner, and is appropriatly located on Columbus Ave. They have seating available at the bar, in the dining room, and when weather permits, on the patio. The menu here is very broad and covers many types of cusine and ethnicities. Whether you like hanging out at the bar on a friday night, bringing a date to the dining room, and relaxing for Sunday morning brunch, this place has a little bit of everything for everyone.

Cappy's II is located on Huntington Ave, right near Northeastern University and New England Conservatory of Music campuses, and shouldn't be confused with Cappy's on the corner of Westland and Hemenway. They offer standard fare like pizza, calzones, subs, wraps, chicken meals, spaghetti, salads, burgers, club sandwiches, and sides like fries, onion rings, and garlic bread. Ciabatta bread is a new offering on the meal side as well. Cappy's II also offers breakfast, like omelets, breakfast wraps, french toast, and sides like home fries and english muffins. They plan on adding bagels to the menu soon! There's a few tables to eat inside, but they also deliver from 11 am to midnight, with a $7.00 minimum. Accepting Husky Card, Fenway Cash, and the Berklee Card!!