Cezanne
Although many are trying, no one succeeds at making good bread as well as Cezanne. The pepper sicelle and the ciabatta are exceptional. 424 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA .
Haveli
Because the best Indian eatery in Boston is always the newest one. Even Ghandi would have had trouble maintaining a fast there. 1248 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA .
Back Bay Bistro
Frank Bell has made this bistro—with its outstanding wine list—one of the most attractive in town. 365 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Yvonne's
Be a member or latch onto one at this private evening club, which has dancing, for members only, Thursday through Saturday nights. Locke-Ober Cafe, 3 Winter Place, Boston, MA .
L'Espalier
Perhaps no longer the best restaurant in town, but still the one most evocative of contemporary French cuisine, in nineteenth-century Boston splendor. 30 Gloucester St., Boston, MA .
The Mall at Chestnut Hill
One of the most elegant malls on the East coast. Rated four stars by the Society of Bankrupt Husbands. Route 9, Newton, MA .
Eric Fuchs model trains
One of the world's finest selections of model everythings. Red Sox catcher Bob Montgomery chooses his choo-choos here. 28 Tremont St., Boston, MA .
Louis Boston
There are plenty of good places to buy suits in Boston, but the one place that offers the edge that you will need at Sonsie or on State Street is Louis. 234 Berkeley St., Boston, MA .
From Here to Maternity
Step out in style in one of this store's two dozen formal dresses—about $50 for three days worth of revelry. 1691 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA .
Let state transportation secretary Fred Salvucci talk to it. (Credit the Globe's Mike Barnicle with this one.)
Steve Kurkjian, the <em>Globe</em>
Head of the Spotlight Team, he's one of the best investigators in journalism. Boston's lucky to have him.
Ralph Memolo, Boston Redevelopment Authority
Same garage, Ralph, same floor. We'll be the one wearing the fake nose.
Bull and Finch Pub
A favorite year after year, and one that even the Boston Globe credits us with discovering. Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St., Boston, MA .
Frank's
Great working-class food in one of Boston's last great working-class suburb. 300 Beacon St., Somerville, MA .
Romagnoli's Table
One of the Marketplace's best, in a North Shore waterfront location that doesn't yet have Boston's crowds. East India Square Mall, Salem, MA .