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This is a review of Davis' Farmland on Apple Picking
How many places can you visit a splash park, pet llamas and pick apples?
Very easy pickins' (you don't have to walk far) but it's also limited; let's face it this place is all about the animals.
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| What a great idea, to have little kids (0-4) play so near the elderly. It's a bright and cheery space too. Playgroups Tuesday afternoons, Music Together class Monday 9:30, Spanish 1,2,3 Thursday 9am | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| It feels good to open the door and know what to expect. The food here is fine, and consistent. Even on very busy mornings. The staff is always friendly, but not cloying (think Alice, not Flo). They have many options for pancakes and french toast (raspberry, cranberry, pecan, banana, blueberry) but they are all "white" , don't expect buttermilk, buckwheat, malted, etc. options. They also do not have "real" syrup. Make sure you ask for your eggs the way you want them (the default is super runny!) Most items come without much salt or pepper, so enjoy your own liberal addition. The food is slightly more expensive than you expect for digs like this, ($9 omelets). but not as greasy as diners usually are. Don't forget cash! | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| a great hotel- bistro. Open nice and early. Kind to the kiddies, especially during lunch (they sometimes dole out rubber duckies) but no changing tables. (!) | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| The Mills recently changed formats ('07) to produce more community-oriented shows. With a guest curator program and no designated visual art directors, the BCA's rep for innovation is in flux. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Local parents rave about jfc's sleep consultations for newborns, babies and toddlers. Starting with phone consultation, in-home advice is also available. http://www.jfcsboston.org/fcs/sleep_consultations.cfm | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| A wonderful breakfast, easy with groups or children but intimate and quiet enough for one on one. The staff is very friendly. Buffet includes nouveau-irish treats like bangers. (Silly, but I come for the abundant and fresh fruit, in winter it very tasty! - where do they get in season tasting fruit?) Also, the made to order waffles are perfect, my favorite in boston. Light fluffy... | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| They may not have highchairs or changing facilities, but staff are welcoming and friendly towards children. Plus- with wonderful but simple dishes, it's easy to feed children here (but not cheaply) Bonus, they are open for dinner very early (3!) parents can have a very early dinner with their friends who are eating a very late lunch. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| I run in for their famous iced green tea - it's presweetened but not too much. (they separate iced tea and coffee equipment so there is no cross taste!) Quick service too. I don't care for sit-down much. A bit crowded for babies, strollers etc. Although Francesca's does have highchairs, the kids can get jostled in this crowded, bustling bistro. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| surprisingly good pho, mango fried rice (a bit saucy) and salads. Cheap! | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| They have a few highchairs, and usually accommodate kids with a smile. It fills up very quickly tho- I'd suggest an early lunch if you are with little ones. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| trick- go in for a pedicure, or other service, and then you're able to use their entire spa/gym for that day! | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Loud low flying planes and huge barges sailing past are great for the preschool crowd. The water is exceptionally warm, but as of this august was a bit... foamy. Sully's is great for the type of fare they sell. Real (hand pressed) old fashioned burgers and dogs, fried shrimp, soft serve etc. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| And the proximity to the teensy but well kept tot lot is a big seller. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Although the food was cold by it's delivery to the South End (blame dining in) The flavors were really lovely, and interesting vegetable choices. Portions are small - and watch the "mild please" requests, we got a too spicy the dal tadka for our 3 year old | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| So close to the children's museum! A bit more spacious than the S.End one, strollers are allowed inside and there are at least 3 highchairs. The kid's pb&j is big! but has masses of their pastry filling like jam. Same pastries and sandwiches are at both locals. | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | |
| amazing amount of inventory for a south end spot, but BAD place to bring your kids with you. It's dangerously packed and dense 2 floors. Heavy bassinettes balancing on Cribs; sales racks you literally cannot access, steep stairs that are easy for babies to access... However it's a no miss spot as their sale section is huge (for Boston). Many out of season items 50%-20% off year round, and european/boutique brands you don't often see on sale, even online. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| lovely pate de fruit too, but note these are not chocolates that travel well; melting point to low. I'd still prefer to get on a plane with Richart. | |
| Thursday, February 05, 2009 | |
| CLOSING FEB 09 (50-70% off clearance sale until then) Always a fun look around (hide little one's eyes for some rated R products) Great for gifts, it's a one-stop. Not a big selection but often has cute baby T's,(Mostly Boy's) funky adult gifts and quirky wrapping paper. Is there a tag for "south end centric" ? This is where you can get a Waltham Tavern T. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| A great place to bring your little ones while you look around. The staff is awesome, very knowledgeable and engaging too. They also have toys for older children, a rarity in the city. Also, they are the only store to have a "safe toy policy", can't beat that especially at holiday time. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Decent, basic. More sauce/topping options than drink options. Check the menu well before you order, and order by name. They have deals the staff is not readily aware of. You wouldn't want to pay more than you have to for your "gourmet" dog. ! | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| it's grown considerably, faves: Stillman's meats, eggs and tarts from Sienna, Vegetable herb rice rolls from Herb Lyceum. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| I always stop in the day after christmas for some cute (next year) decorations. Cheap(er)! | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| If it wasnt for advanced glycogen end Products, i would live on Trader Joe's brand cereals, nuts and pastas. The Boyelston location has a s l o w handicap elevator but it does it's job. I wish they had carts with wheels, easier to manouver with children in tow. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| this is a great Shaw's, they use it as a testing ground for them all. That means things that you love might go away, (but when they do they go price to clear) They have great organic produce year round, a decent cheese section, and hand pulled carts with wheels (great for rolling with a stroller),beer and wine. Some outdooor and indoor seating. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Lovely but tiny, you can find predictable boxed noodles and rices and some fresh veg like Daikon. Lots of sweet candies. The elevator is hard to figure out , it helps if you have one person grab an associate to escort you. Last I saw, no fresh rice balls. Darn!! | |
| Tuesday, September 30, 2008 | |
| Their proximity to Alley's General store and the Field gallery makes it a great afternoon stop. | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Love those round cheesy bread rolls! I try to pick up whenever we entertain. Also, amazing thick black coffee. | |
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 | |
| I like the extras: hand massages, ring cleaning and they always bring me tea. The Bostonian Hotel has great brioche-burgers and salads, which they will deliver to you at the salon (great for hungry pregnant ladies!) | |
| Sunday, November 09, 2008 | |
| Early on a weekend from the South End : it's easier to get to, park at and get a seat than Mike's! | |
| Monday, December 01, 2008 | |
| What a find! Very fresh produce and quick, knowledgeable service. The selection of meats is very big, I'll be making my way to southie for the holidays. Last week everyone was out of Irish bangers except K st (I needed them for a party)thank you K st! | |
| Friday, December 12, 2008 | |
| Wonderful lasting trees! Also fabulous pie. Pretty muddy tho, hard to navigate the parking lot in the dark with toddlers. | |
| Friday, December 19, 2008 | |
| Not pricey at all- I first tried Montien a few years ago and was unimpressed- but they stepped up. Nice curries, delish vegg but tempura is a bit greasy. I went to a party catered by them and they did a good job (I'd consider doing the same). Close hike from the south end too. | |
| Friday, December 19, 2008 | |
| Good spot for lunch, the new location still has a smaller menu, but they say they it will grow. They still have our favorites, eggplant delight (saucy, sweet and spicy) and chicken dang-dang (a mild coconut-milk/galanga flavor) and we love that they have brown sticky rice! | |
| Wednesday, January 28, 2009 | |
| Very handy to have in the hood. A great place to run out for easy dinner fixin's or a cheaper-than-local-bakery coffee. And the only place I know in the south end that sells brioche. If you get to the Sel de la terre pastries in time, it's a nice place to pick up treats for the office (the chocolate croissants sell out first) -Beware tho, of the toddler-eye-level-Maxims (and other magazines) by the door. | |
| Thursday, March 12, 2009 | |
| GOod selection, good prices. Worth an occasional drive from downtown. Free parking lot. | |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2009 | |
| If you need a small printing job quickly; you can email it to usa4491@fedex.com. a simple .pdf or .jpg job / no proof for instance. Otherwise the (a bit fussy) online printing wizard is at https://printonline.fedexkinkos.com Either way, I'd recommend calling within 30 mins. to confirm they received the file. They can put you as priority for no extra cost as well if you ask (they've printed up posters in as little as an hour for me) | |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2009 | |
| What a cheery place! They did a special catering order for our four year old's tea party. It was wonderful, aesthetically pleasing, and very well priced. Only a 15 minute drive from downtown. Worth it! I'm bringing a friend there for her birthday, we usually do a hotel high tea,(Four seasons or Espallier) but this feels special. | |
| Thursday, March 26, 2009 | |
| A nurturing wonderful and non secular nursery school in Copley Square Boston for ages 2-5 | |
| Monday, March 30, 2009 | |
| I really was not fond of Stephanie's on Newbury Street. I don't love Stephi's on Tremont, but it's definitely an improvement. Food is well prepared but uninspired. Although i really wish something unique to the south end was there! The space has been redecorated fairly well (formerly Garden of Eden). Warm lighting, flocked wall papers, metro chic. When we went with kids, we got the "private dining room" which was quite nice. We have no doubt that was for their benefit as much as ours, but the service was crisp, courteous and professional. | |
| Tuesday, April 07, 2009 | |
| Blah. They seem nice enough but . boring in every regard. | |
| Sunday, April 19, 2009 | |
| I love Rachel! Thru thick and thin. (eyebrow pun) I've been seeing her for nearly 10 years. She is warm, consistent and extremely talented. Everyone I refer to her loves her as well. She has an efficient way of working and has an artistic and exact eye. | |
| Sunday, April 19, 2009 | |
| Tipsy shopping? Food induced art grazing? Nice combine here. I also love the fact that their prix fix is bargain priced. Food is nicely prepared, no flash. Those annoying salt cellars tho-= they go everywhere. | |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | |
| This Braintree Marshalls is the "shoe" branch, known for it's vast collection of shoes for men, women, children. Large clearance sections also. It also has a larger children's section than most Marshall's. Worth the trip from downtown! | |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | |
| Apart from the wonderful work they do; they also have an open door policy. Our young children are regular visitors, they help feed and visit the animals. Just a few feet from Ellis memorial playground and Tremont st cafe, you can make a day of it. | |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | |
| This is a great, easy lunch spot. Sunken (about 5 steps) small, small patio but tables move quickly. Not adventurous, but pleasing Italian. Good number of salads, sandwiches and pastas for a small menu; no soups. | |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | |
| A surprise spot. Tasty small items like salads, baklava, Lebanese spinach pastries... also vegan take-away dishes. Small amount of organic dry groceries. Very easy, kid friendly. Tiny amount of outdoor seating. Great afterschool place. Especially it's proximity to Ellis Playground. | |
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 | |
| drawing project | |
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 | |
| One suffering from inconsistent hours; it is now easy to know if it'll be open when you come by. A Cash only-take away -VERY small bakery, Haley house's minimal lunch menu (a few soups, ready made sandwiches and salads) is very creative, eclectic and well executed. Excellent finds have been: Coconut shortbread ; thai lunch wraps, and the best carrot muffins ever. It's also the type of place that attracts interesting bakers: One that sticks out: I had gingerbread made from antique molds made from a turn of the century recipe that was translated into vegan and organic ingredients. Excellent! Wish it had sit down space. | |
| Wednesday, May 06, 2009 | |
| A favorite place to get and receive gifts for over 10 yrs. You can shop the store and have them ship out; even internationally (great for gifts; you can bring your own card). Beware tho- Fresh products vary greatly in price; sometimes it's hard to tell the $65 from the $250 | |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | |
| Easy to be chic. Although they don't have a huge selection it is very easy to create a dramatic cluster of flowers, as they have lots of contrast in color, fragrance, shape. And - they last SO long. | |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2009 | |
| they REALLY know their stuff. Their prices are fair. It's no extra cost to request items you may need (I've requested chartreuse moss, sprigs of pussywillow, special color dahlias) And gotten them the next day!) Their arrangements are absolutely gorgeous, they do all sorts of interesting things in the vase too (layering berries and leaves) and it doesn't cause the water to get mushy, which it always does when i replicate at home. | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | |
| A good, old fashioned, small grocer. The SouthEnd locale is a sweet hybrid between the fruit stand they have downtown and the full out garden center-included stores. Very convenient to have such good produce and at such good prices. I grew up going to Lambert's in Brockton, picking up delicious rolled veggie calzones and fruit before heading to the beach. The ready-made food tastes exactly the same! Shame about no Sunday hours tho... | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | |
| V.Small and romantic for dinner, but go just a hair before dinner rush so you don't have to wait. The food is wonderful and unpretentious. However.... sometimes the waiters flake a bit- try to get them to repeat your order. Their errors are always corrected cheerfully in the check, (and in our case have been delicious mistakes like extra dishes). | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | |
| If an American toddler wrote a restaurant menu, this would be it. $6.50 hot dog specials include mac and cheese, cookie and juice. Their (occasional) lemon chicken soup is JUST the thing if you not feeling well, there's not a lot going on except for some rice, lemony broth and shred chicken. All sick friends should have this brought to them! | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2009 | |
| Excellent pediatrics, the team (especially Klein and Marshall) are sensitive to different parenting approaches (vaccine, sleeping, feeding choices) and questions. One of the pediatric nurses (Jayne) holds bi-weekly new mother's group, is also available as a lactation consultant and has daily call-in hours for behavioral, feeding, sleep or health questions. Unfortunately most kids get sick after 5 on Fridays, and there are no weekend hours (you would be forwarded to the Kenmore location) and no evening hours. | |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 | |
| Don't be mistaken by the name, they are not street crepes; these are the big messy sit-down variety. a little expensive (9 for veg, 11 for meat) the menu is extensive and can be easily varied for vegans. Non dairy smoothies too! | |
| Thursday, May 21, 2009 | |
| A HUGE variety of shoe polishes. 5 different reds! I came upon recommendation from a friend who said Christos is very good, very honest. He can do odd fixes on shoes (like tightening up the heel) but also will tell you if it's just not worth the money you will pay. | |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | |
| A little gem of a european sweet shop. I walked by it for years, thinking it was a tourist gift shop. It's closer to cardullo's in it's brands, sweets from Germany, England, Belgium, Italy (and has some I have never seen anywhere else.) Prices are steep but they have frequent sales. Amedei, Michel Cluizel, Neuhaus, Vosages, MarieBelle, Kshocolat, and a full line of Kinder Schokolade, Milka (Germany),Niederegger Lubeck. Some biscuits, tea and a refrigerator section for caviar and accompaniments. Great for gifts! | |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2009 | |
| Yes this is where I got your Freud action figure and scorpion-encased-in-lucite bracelet. Did you get me the Cow hand vacuum here? It's a pleasant and odd store, full of things I like to give people but don't necessarily want clogging my own desk. Like cat-butt stickers. I never understood the pottery section. Does it sell? It's dated and country, well made but odd next to the truly fun kitsch. Although I've always wanted a new englandy bean pot. I bring my kids (it's on the school route and right across from Starbucks) but I've ever only seen adults in the toy section. If you are a downtowner, it's a great place to get travel toys. I stop in before every plane trip! | |
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 | |
| One of the disappointing cafes in a block of mediocre-at-best restaurants. (Clery's and Brownstone are across the street) Perplexing how it's lasted so long. Food offerings are boring, not well prepared. Atmosphere shabby. Just as bad as it was when I tried it 5years ago. | |
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 | |
| Fine for drinks -but food is mediocre. They used to have a decent Irish brunch a few years ago but they have since raised prices, preparations not well prepared- there's no reason to eat here- except the abutting restaurants are equally disappointing (brownstone, firefly) Even walking by is sometimes not recommended; When they open with window-walls in the morning, an intoxicating bleach smell wafts to the sidewalk, and in the evening smokers stall the sidewalk. | |
| Sunday, May 31, 2009 | |
| An odd little cafe, the food is "food service"y, (pre cellophaned sandwhiches, packaged yogurt pretzels, drink boxes...) there is sometimes entertainment, and there is a little Victorian room with seating in back. Very "college", good to stop in for quick snack. | |
| Sunday, June 14, 2009 | |
| Worth the trip to BayVillage. So small; we usually do take-away then find a green spot to eat (which makes this a seasonal spot for us) Ellis memorial playground is nearby, as is the unnamed playground at Oak st W & Tremont. The veggie torta and fried green tomato are great. Most of their meats are humanely raised, “natural,” and from the northeast. | |
| Sunday, June 14, 2009 | |
| Good prices, good job. Especially for "green" drycleaning in this area. (about 25% less than Bush drycleaners) Very friendly service, good hours. Might be able to arrange pick up/drop off service. | |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | |
| Porridge, Yee-Mein and poached poultry. Too bad they don't deliver :( | |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 | |
| To get away from the american-chinese dishes I like their soups, they are cheap, plentiful and full of unusual veggies. | |
| Wednesday, August 05, 2009 | |
| It's so pretty here and fairly quiet too. If you get here very early you can park for free on the otherside of the wooden bridge (see picture) But it's only $10 otherwise. It's a rocky beach,and icy waters as to be expected. I think that's what (thankfully) keeps it on the empty side. But on a super hot sunny weekend day, it will fill up by noon. The tide rolls in pretty quickly for NE beaches, so it's worth it for us to stay at the top. Woes: Even on an empty day, the bathrooms are crowded. There are two lines for the concessions, hot and cold foods (so you have to wait in line 2x) the food at the restaurant is awful, (but looks clean enough) and the help is often grumbly. Other than that, it's a great beach! | |
| Saturday, September 12, 2009 | |
| Great, in the same vein as Bonobo or Quintessance in nyc; better than caravan of dreams. This kitchen of raw cooking is complex, everything is sprouted, creamed, dehydrated, marinated, soaked...it takes days to get the flavors and textures they do. And it's pretty and sculptural too. It's the type of raw food I don't fuss with at home so I am happy to have it out! They change the menu each day according to availability of produce. It's a sweet, small setting as well. Lucky Boston! | |
