The Trustee Committee of Mt. Auburn Cemetery
The Trustee Committee of Mt. Auburn Cemetery—room to spare for you and your loved ones. MA
Ildiko
Let Ildiko instruct you in how to put on your best face for a very special occasion or just for fun. Astrid & Zofia European Skin Care, 20 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Holiday Kennels
Wonderful facilities; you can leave your dog without guilt. They even offer a doggy Day of Beauty. 104 Pearl St., Brockton, MA .
Edward's Warehouse Store
Selection and price's can't be beat, even if you do have to bring your own bags. 189 Watertown St., Newton, MA .
Next to the new Red Auerback statue at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, one of the few statues your neighbors will recognize.
Dakota's
Good food, fancy-schmancy marble and brass decor, and tables far enough apart that nobody knows your business. 34 Summer Street, Boston, MA .
The Ritz Cafe
Even better if the matîre d knows your name and whether you like coffee or tea. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 15 Arlington St., Boston, MA .
Malben's
A gourmet deli that pours a special cup each day: Colombian, French roast, almondine, etc. Takeout only. 378 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Patriots vice president Chuck Sullivan's attempt to become a rock promoter, leading to his financial bath on the Michael Jackson tour.
SoWa Winter Festival
Returning this holiday season, this event is the ideal winter one-stop shop: Get all of your gifts from local arts and craft vendors while enjoying food and cocktails, all graced by the glow of ice sculptures. 500 Harrison Ave., South End, MA 02118, sowaboston.com/sowa-winter-festival.
Turtle Swamp Brewing
Gone are the days when Sam Adams was J.P.’s only claim to brewery fame. Opened in 2017, Turtle Swamp serves IPAs, porters, sours, and ales all made with local ingredients. turtleswampbrewing.com.
Tadpole
Forgo the soulless online registry in favor of this family-owned baby wonderland, where a turquoise door leads to all the quirky cotton onesies, ultra-modern cribs, and baby carriers your little angel will ever need. 58 Clarendon St., Boston, MA shoptadpole.com.
State Road
Want a meal to match your ideal summer day—unpretentious, nourishing, and simply delicious? State Road has the breakfast for you, from the rustic mushroom toast with a fried egg to the hearty lemon-ricotta pancakes with blueberry coulis. stateroadrestaurant.com.
Hacin + Associates
Whether you're overhauling a stately Newton Tudor or building a shiny new loft in the South End, this is your go-to team for smart layouts and integrated interior and exterior spaces—in other words, exceptional contemporary design. Boston, MA hacin.com.
The Barn at 17
Weave through the labyrinthine arrangement of hand-painted chinoiserie screens, velvet, and meticulously restored cut-crystal French chandeliers to discover a charming pair of painted ceramic Staffordshire spaniels for your mantel. 17 Murdock St., Somerville, MA 02145, thebarnat17.com.