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[YelpStop] YS_SuffolkDownsSM

Suffolk Downs | Blue Line

Who needs Vegas when we've got our own viceland?

Oh, the joys you can exchange for a ten-spot: 40 rounds of a 25-cent peep show, four banh mi at New Saigon [696 Washington St., Chinatown, Boston. 617.542.6296],

[YelpStop] YS_QuincySM

Quincy | Water Shuttle

City escapism—it's a shore thing

Marvelous little-known fact: The MBTA runs a speedy water shuttle service from Long Wharf to Quincy via Logan. The $6 ferry ride is quite exhilarating on its own, but half an hour later you'll feel a gentle calm only achieved by leaving the city. About time to experience an exciting mini-vacation in Quinzeee, no?


[YelpStop] YS_ForestHillsMapSM

Forest Hills | Orange Line

Where hungry souls can feed exceedingly well

Crossing the gates of Forest Hills Cemetery [95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica Plain. 617.524.0128. foresthillscemetery.com], you'll soon discover that gravestones can add dimension and history to a verdant landscape. While some visitors sojourn to pay homage to residents such as e.e. cummings, many flock for the poignant annual Japanese lantern festival. Allix T deems it "a place to clear your mind, recapture your sense of self or just find inspiration."

[YelpStop] YS_DudleySquareSM

Dudley Square | Silver Line

Incubating a slew of "dude, try it" delights

Situated at the clusterfuck convergence of a gazillion MBTA bus lines, there are myriad ways of ending up in Dudley Square ... yet how often does one ride on till last stop? This multiethnic nabe lies excessively under the radar, though we managed to scrounge up some sweet gems for perusal. Consider this a call to action, as there's oh-so-much more to be yelped!


[YelpStop] YS_FieldsPhoHoaSM

Fields Corner | Red Line

Cones, cocktails and chicken—coolerama!

Face melting abounds in the sweltering heat. Luckily, this week's adventure takes us aboard the Red Line, featuring the most air-conditioned trains of the bunch. OK, we made that up. But The Ice Creamsmith [2295 Dot. Ave., Dorchester. 617.296.8567. theicecreamsmith.com] is still waiting at the end of the road, so whatever. That's right, these homemade scoops promise to work magic with unique flavors, mix-ins and none of that singing gobbledygook. Huzzah!

[YelpStop] YS_BrooklineVillageSM

Brookline Village | Green Line

A safe bet for ensaladas, espressos and spiritual esteem

In light of recent MBTA catastrophes, people are all astir about the D line. Well, we're politely asking you to get over it, because there's a whole lotta goodness to be had.

[YelpStop] YS_OrientHeightsSM

Orient Heights | Blue Line

Fanny packs, hunger pangs and puppies welcome

Remember when the only reason to board the Blue Line heading to Wonderland was to get to Logan? Passing the airport stop is a true rarity even among the most curious of Bostonians. Yet as yelpers divulge, a splendid world lies beyond.


[YelpStop] YS_ICASM

Seaport District | Silver Line

Room with a view, a chew and a brew

We know it's not a subway. But we'll honor the Silver Line just the same, because hey—they tried, right?


[YelpStop] YS_CentralSqSM

Central Square | Red Line

Glamour, paramour, on the dancefloor

One of the neat things about being a yelper is being privy to the wonderful, zany little worlds of others.

Enter: Central Square. With the myriad of fine eateries in strolling distance from the T, residents of this nabe are undeniably spoiled rotten.

[YelpStop] YS_1019BigfootSM

Jackson Square

Glass-blowing, Sasquatch, grits and cracklings

Chances are you probably don't consider Jackson Square (hint: it's on the orange line) a prime destination. Yet the ballyhoo about a few special establishments from folks on Yelp.com inspired us to rethink the area's offerings and brave the trek. And it was amazing.


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SUNDAY JULY 20, 2008

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Featured Blogs

Tales Pre-party

By pinklady on Wed, Jul 16, 2008 12:24 pm

Before dinner MiMi, Em, and I (Pink Lady) head down to the Carousel Bar for Vieux Carres and to meet up with Hanky Panky and Barbara West. The Carousel Bar spins in the center of the room, so to chat with these seated gals, we have to march slowly around the room with them. We're doing the "Carousel Crawl." It looks impossibly silly.

On our way...

By pinklady on Tue, Jul 15, 2008 7:05 pm

Tuesday LUPEC hits the road for Tales!

 

6:45 a.m. ET: Ouch. We arrive at the airport. Mimi, Pink Lady, and longtime friend, Em are traveling together on Jet Blue. We’ve had a collective 8 hours of sleep between the 3 of us and are in desperate need of coffee.

 


Activists, lobbyists and legislators rally to cut emissions

By Scott Sayare on Thu, Jul 3, 2008 2:13 pm

A crowd of about a hundred ex-hippie environmentalists, optimistic lobbyists, state congressmen in ties and business suits, and concerned citizens from five to 75 crowded the State House steps yesterday in support of the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA). Armed with posters, megaphones, and an acoustic guitar, they called for the House of Representatives to vote on and pass the far-reaching carbon emissions bill, which has already been approved by the state senate.






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