Cider Hill Farm
It makes sense that this Amesbury gem is centered around family, given that it’s been run by the same one for three generations. With a hard-cider bar, food trucks, a bee observatory, and a trike yard and giant sandbox for the wee ones, there’s plenty of fun on the 145-acre farm for every age group. Kids and grownups alike, meanwhile, will love making memories while picking their own ripe, juicy fruit all summer and fall long. 45 Fern Ave., Amesbury, MA 01913, ciderhill.com.
Beam
At a time when the Bay State’s CBD scene is absolutely exploding, this buzzy local startup has gone to great lengths to produce some of the cleanest and purest cannabidiol products on the market, helping users improve sleep, focus, and recovery one drop (or capsule) at a time. And by aligning themselves with a range of top athlete ambassadors such as professional golfer Billy Horschel and gold medalist triathlete Gwen Jorgensen, the company continues to prove that we’re only just scratching the surface of CBD’s powers. beamtlc.com.
Newbury Tailoring Company
Back Bay residents have long entrusted the Rivas family with their most precious items of clothing — and with decades of experience under their collective belts hemming, mending, and stitching, it’s no wonder. Bonus: The second-floor atelier is open five days a week from Tuesday to Saturday, which means you can pop in for a quick lunch-hour button repair or come by for a longer weekend wedding-dress fitting — or have them come to you for an in-home appointment. 324B Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115, newburytailors.com.
Thos. Moser
There’s hardly a bolt or screw in sight on a Thos. Moser original: The Maine-based company’s sleek wooden creations, ranging from masterfully sculpted side chairs to one-of-a-kind bed frames, nix metal fasteners in favor of visible joinery. The result is a timeless form that revels in simplicity, allowing the craftsmanship to shine through. 19 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116, thosmoser.com.
Ceremony
The dress of your dreams is out there, indie brides—and there’s a good chance it’s waiting for you at Ceremony. With lacy numbers from Rue de Seine and Sarah Seven and beaded overlays from Limor Rosen, this Beacon Hill shop does stunning, come-run-away-with-me chic like no one else. Even if you’re not getting married on a secluded beach or in a grassy meadow, a dress from Ceremony is guaranteed to make your free spirit sing. 53 River St., Boston, MA 02114, ceremony-boston.com.
Rise Beauty Studio
Canadian sisters Mia Kizaki and Amy Kaye set up shop on Newbury Street last fall, and have proved yet again that our neighbors to the north know how to make everything, even eyebrow plucking, congenial. At Rise, you lie on your back on a comfy spa bed as the stylist works her magic seated in a chair behind you. No more awkwardly staring at yourself in a mirror as your eyes water; just an almost nap that ends with the big reveal of a perfectly manicured brow line. 316 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02115, risebeautystudio.com.
EverybodyFights
At the end of a long day, there’s nothing better than strapping on a pair of gloves and hitting something. Hard. You can do that—and any other workout tangentially related to boxing—at EverybodyFights. Build your strength with circuit training and punching bags, work on your technique with competitive pro and amateur boxers, and soothe muscles inside the locker room’s rain showers when the gloves come off. Multiple locations. 15 Channel Center, Boston, MA 02110, everybodyfights.com.
Craigie on Main
A lot can change in 10 years—and at this tried-and-true Cambridge favorite, it’s all been for the better. Chef Tony Maws has confidently marched Craigie into a new decade by moving the dining room to a prix-fixe-only format and rebranding the adjacent bar as COMB, featuring a second, monthly-rotating iteration of his coveted burger and funky Sunday specials such as Buffalo-sauced sweetbreads. What hasn’t changed? Maws’s commitment to thoughtful local sourcing, French-inflected technique, and the main thing: hospitality. 853 Main St., Cambridge, MA craigieonmain.com.
Boston Sail Loft
Hot take: A spoon should be able to stand straight up in a proper bowl of New England clam chowder. Layered with tender clams and peppered with chopped dill, the creamy concoction at this old-school North End institution allows for exactly that. Belly up to the harbor-side bar for the fullest experience, and relish a bowl or overflowing mug that passes the taste and thickness tests. 80 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA thebostonsailloft.com.
S.H. Videography
This Back Bay videographer understands that there are certain moments you’ll want to relive over and over. Thanks to nearly three decades of documenting couples’ special days, S.H. Videography knows exactly what to linger on: the sweet first look; the vows that made the whole crowd cry; the heartfelt, two-Jamesons-deep toast from Uncle Don; the ring bearer breaking it down on the dance floor. As S.H. puts it, “A photo captures a moment in time, but a video captures time in motion.” 162 Newbury St., Boston, Massachusetts 02116, shvideography.com.
Nervous System
We're writers, not scientists, so we barely understand the programming behind Nervous System's computer-generated jewelry lines ("kinematics" is a line of energy bars, right?). But we do know that Somerville Einsteins Jessica Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg have changed the accessories game with 3-D-printed silver, brass, and rubber pieces as well as their newest stroke of genius: edgy, asymmetrical necklaces made out of 3-D-printed nylon. 561 Windsor St., Somerville, MA 02143, n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com.
Patrick Gaggiano, Vialé
There are a couple of reasons to visit a bar. One is to sip masterful cocktails. The other is to savor the charms of the bartender, a pleasure you'll discover in less than five minutes when the lighthearted Gaggiano is behind the stick. At Vialé, he's as likely to pour you a shot of cheap whiskey for the hell of it as he is to whip up an inspired creation filled with infusions and specialty liqueurs. 502 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139, vialecambridge.com.
Latitude Sports Club
Rock-climbing wall, indoor track and pool, racquetball courts—name an amenity, and chances are very, very good you'll find it at Latitude's multistory Peabody facility. There's even a Kinesis Studio, outfitted with a wall of Italian-made, low-impact workout equipment that's hard on the muscles but easy on the joints. Whatever fitness path you choose, you'll want to unwind afterward in Latitude's spa, steam rooms, and saunas, or treat yourself to some liquid fuel at the juice bar. 194 Newbury St., Peabody, MA 1960, latitudesportsclubs.com.
Hive & Colony
Originally launched as a roving custom clothier in Manhattan (think: a food truck, but for made-to-measure menswear), Hive & Colony is now outfitting Boston's most fashionable grooms from its first brick-and-mortar, in Copley Place. The boutique, equipped with a measurement-capturing 3-D body scanner and a handsome bar, offers hundreds of fabric options for customizable suits and tuxes: Choose a lapel, add sharp buttons, and stitch your wedding date into the lining for a truly memorable getup. Copley Place, Boston, MA 02116, hiveandcolony.com.
Newbury Tailoring Company
We approached the crew at Newbury Tailoring Company with a horizontal-striped dress and an innocent question: "Will hemming it mess up the pattern?" Turns out, we had no need to worry. Flavio Rivas and his team have tackled far greater challenges, inspiring customers to follow first as they moved down Newbury Street in 2009, then over to Boylston four years ago. We can see why: Exactly a week after dropping it off, we were reunited with our beloved frock—every last stripe intact. 376 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116, .