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.

A Malaysian restaurant offering lunch and dinner. Aside from many students, Tiger Lily's attracts visitors from Boston's Symphony Hall, the New England Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music, and lost tourists. This place does not serve strictly Malaysian cuisine - it also serves a Chinese, Indonesian, and Thai. They also have an interesting bar menu- with many interesting and fruity drinks. If you are going there to drink (as most people do)- they're known for their black scorpion bowl. Try to get a table by the window - there is a great view of the Christian Science Center across the street. Random fact: doorknobs are actually cutlery.

This dry cleaners offerings both dry cleaning and tailoring services.

The owner plays the violin and utilizes his experience as a musician during sound adjustment, repairs, and each stage of making, creating all aspects of his instruments with the performing musician in mind. The sound and feel of his instruments are as pleasing and rich as those by world-renowned makers, yet are much more affordable. With a location near to Symphony Hall and the New England Conservatory business walks right by and visiting performers are known to drop in to utilizes Rutman's services.

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.