R. D. Sahl, Channel 7
His glasses, receding hairline, and crooked teeth are unusual for a local anchor, and so is one other thing: he's good—especially in live interviews and breaking situations. He could be Channel 7's ticket to credibility.
WBCN
WBCN is public-health friend number one for featuring frank, informational AIDS spots. For more information, call the AIDS Action Committee Information Hotline, 536-7733 or 1-800-235-2331.
Chucklehead
The band counts one Berklee and five Wesleyan grads among its members, but don't be deceived by such lofty credentials—these guys are out to have some serious fun.
Onyva
This Newbury newcomer offers an innovative membership plan that includes one de-matting treatment to start and then two deep cleanings and unlimited brush-and-go quick visits, nail trimmings, and teeth cleanings every month. 171 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116, onyvadogspa.com.
Roxbury International Film Festival
Eleven days and more than 50 films, including vital hits such as a Toni Morrison biopic? Spoiler: Don’t miss this one next year. roxburyinternationalfilmfestival.com.
Drew Bledsoe
Not merely for performance but for vast promise as well. One day he will be the first Patriot to become legendary without blowing dope, the Super Bowl, or $100 million.
The Bleachers at Fenway Park
The bleachers at Fenway Park are ideal. No one will notice you, or, if they notice—care, and the sights, the sounds and the smells will give your supercharged senses plenty to play with. Boston, MA
Mor Reale Sewing Machine Center
There's a long wait for service, but these people really care about your machine—enough to give one-year warranties on repair work. Waltham, Framingham, Woburn, MA
Alan Bilzerian
Yes, it's too dark to see anything. Yes, it will take you an hour to tie yourself up in these clothes. But no one will say you're not au courant. 12 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Georgette
Another Newbury Street winner. Lace from France, and different colored slips to allow more than one wearing of the bridal gown. 131 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Ben's Café, Maison Robert
One of the city's earliest rehab projects (Maison Robert used to be Boston's City Hall), its location is elegant, its food French. 45 School St., Boston, MA .
Bentonwood Bakery/Cafe
Great sandwich bread (their own), great sandwich fixings—what more could you want? How about one in your neighborhood? 47 Langley Road, Newton Centre, MA .
Community Boating
One hundred, and count 'em, fourteen sailboats; fifteen to twenty-four footers. Anyone between sixteen and seventy-five can join. 21 Embankment Rd., Boston, MA .
Kevin Fennessy
From Grapes of Wrath to Emil and the Detectives with nary a bump, Fennessy is quietly making his mark as one of the finest stage masters in town.
Michael Albor, the Loft
In the words of one $350-a-cut stylist (who thought the handiwork was his own), our Albor-made chestnut brown "has never been better." 207 Newbury St., Boston, MA 2116, theloftsalonanddayspa.com.