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Get Some Chowda at The Union Oyster House

A restaurant that has been around since 1826 is bound to be fancy and oriented towards an older crowd, right?  Ornate and catering to those more likely to pull out a wallet than pull out a class schedule?  Put bluntly, not suitable for college-aged kids?Not necessarily.The Union Oyster...

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A Night of Independence

What was the last movie that you saw in theaters? Chances are it was some big-budget action film, a Judd Apatow comedy, or a romantic comedy. Can you remember the last independent movie you saw? If the answer is no well that is simply unacceptable in this great city of Boston. There are so many...

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Sorella's Gives Good Egg

If this review had to be one sentence long it would be, "Go to Sorella’s for the omelets". Oh sweet glory, the omelets. Sorella's located at 386 Centre Street has an extensive, eclectic list including every conceivable combination of ingredients – most of which will defy your previous...

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Robinwood Cafe- Steals From The Rich and Gives a Good Breakfast to The Poor

This brightly lit, quaint, and totally unpretentious diner offers standard breakfast fare at completely reasonable prices. With its no-rush, relaxed atmosphere, the Robinwood Cafe on 536 Centre St, is an ideal locale to either recover from a rowdy night or to begin a productive Sunday with a coffee...

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Perk Up- Good Coffee Right Around The Corner

Looking for a coffee gem on the way to your summer internship?  We have your answer. In Andover, MA, about thirty minutes away from the heart of Beantown, lies the Ultimate Perk, a coffee shop in the center of the town.  Andover itself is a town of interest, but the Ultimate Perk is...

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Fist Bump- 3 Places to Find The Jersey Shore in Boston

Sometimes you just wanna battle the beat and have some fist pumpin fun. Here are a few bars in Beantown where you are likely to run into Snooki, or at least her imposter.   An Tain- 31 India St. Financial District Wait around long enough in this place and you will be surrounded by more Sammi...

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JP Livin' with Brunch at Centre St. Cafe

For a truly authentic “JP” brunch experience, hop on your fixed-gear and peddle over to the Centre Street Cafe at 669 Centre Street. With at least a dozen hungry, hip hopefuls lined up on any given Saturday, you know this place serves a breakfast worth waiting for. The brunch menu is limited but...

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Brighton Cafe

Brighton Cafe seems to be the best kept secret in Boston. It operates more as a clinic on weekend mornings for hung over students trying to piece together the night before, but any day of the week you can grab a table or sit at the counter and just unwind. The only downside is that you have to...

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Eagles Deli- a Culinary and Bathroom Adventure Tale

Imagine a small family run Brighton cafe with the menu of a 24 hour truck stop diner, and you'll get Eagle's Deli. It's not much of a "deli" at all; it's more of a haven for poor college students who love pseudo-carnival food and American diner standards like chili cheese fries, 1/2 lb hot dogs,...

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Drink!

Drink is easily my favorite spot in Boston. It would almost be a shame to call it a bar, it is that good. Granted, I tend to gravitate toward places where I can discuss philosophy and politics, sip my complex cocktail and pretend I am thirty. If this is not your idea of a good night then Drink...

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