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Central Square
Central Square is oh so gritty but I am always happy when I'm here. This place is so full of life and has so many interesting places to go.
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Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: Thanks to all of the Yelpers who convinced me to try this place. I started out with the Saturday Haitian dance class and it was such a hoot. Hot, sweaty, sexy fun. I'm sure I looked like a dork but it was ok--the room was packed and it's a huge room with a diverse mix of all ages and ethnicities. The dance studio is like the archetypal dance studio---what a great energy this building has. I will happily come here 3 times a week to try all of the classes. I love that so many of the classes are drop in. Expect to not know what is going on your first class. You'll figure it out, and like somebody else said, nobody else is paying attention to you. I can't wait to go again. -
Kylies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: This is my favorite grocery store in Boston. The produce is always fresh and appealing, they have great huge blocks of locally made tofu, the cheese selection is good, the natural soda and snack selection is excellent, and the tincture herbals they make are really effective. I'm hooked on the "cold and sinus blaster" tincture. It's gotten me over many a cold. They have a bulk section and a dried herb section. So far, the only other place in town I've found for that is Cambridge Naturals. Kind of shocking for me coming from Portland Oregon where there is a natural foods store on almost every block. And I've had to downgrade my standards. But for the area this is a really good coop. -
Kylies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: This is a favorite haunt of mine even though the building is ugly as sin and it doesn't have a very large collection of books. It's location smack in the middle of Central Square is what draws me here--when I feel the need to rest for awhile in the middle of the day without spending money, or need to use the computer. I love that they always have tons of flyers up for community events and the people who work here are friendly. And, while I don't often find the book I've come for I usually pick up something else. -
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: This is a really great little non-profit community organization. They offer a program called CityLinks where volunteers tutor high school students from other countries. They provide all kinds of interesting seminars for the students on career choices and US government and college preparation. More than that, they provide a home away from home for teenagers who have so many stressors to deal with--learning a new language, culture shock, homesickness, the traumas of their past (many are refuges.) They also provide these students with volunteer mentors. I have just started volunteering as a tutor--it is a fantastic opportunity for me as I love learning about other cultures and I have been interested in a career as a educator/tutor but have no previous experience. If you are looking for a place to volunteer I highly recommend Cambridge Community Services--they are looking for both tutors and mentors. You do not need to have experience as they host training sessions. But be aware that you will be making a semester-long weekly commitment. -
Kylies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: This place is a trip. When I came in there was a gaggle of sales women sitting down chatting. They were a lot of fun and did quickly offer to help when people came in. Nonetheless, the man at the counter would bellow every few minutes "X needs some service here!" or "Are you busy helping a customer X" kind of like he was a pimp. It was pretty fun given that there were only 2 customers there. The store is totally cluttered and none of the merchandise seems that fresh, but I found what I needed. I left convinced that there were probably lots of other good things there, but I'd never find them unless I knew exactly what to ask for. -
Kylies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: I used to love this place. I've eaten here many times over the past few years. Lately I've noticed the quality slipping, and this last time I came for the lunch buffet it was so oily and unappetizing, I could hardly eat it. I still can't bring myself to give them two stars, maybe I'm just having bad luck coming to the buffet too late in the lunch period, but this was my last visit to Rangzen Tibet. -
Kylies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: Great spiritual bookstore--lots of metaphysical books. The place has a good vibe, nice staff. They mostly have books but also carry crystals and gemstones and tarot cards. I only took a brief look around, but I was pretty impressed with the book selection. -
Kylies 2-Sterne-Beitrag: This place was a pleasant surprise for me. I was drawn in on my way to another restaurant by the promise of sweet potato fries. The fries are thinner than I like but still delicious. I had the veggie burger and while I wasn't crazy about the toppings, you can substitute other toppings. Next time I think I'll try the salmon burger. The service is really friendly, the place is very clean and shiny and all of the ingredients taste fresh, even the lettuce. They offer great soda choices. It is a little expensive, but for me the quality of the ingredients used makes it worthwhile. ---------- I wrote that review when the restaurant was new. Over time, as with so many places, the quality slipped. It's still a decent place to get a (veggie) burger and fries, but overpriced for what it is. -
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: This is a new studio in Central Square close to the Dance Complex. It was founded by tap dancer Julia Boynton and Irish step dancer Kieran Jordan as a home base for tap, Irish step, and other forms of percussive dance. The studio has a new sprung floor perfect for percussive dance. I am taking the beginner Irish Dance class with Kieran and it is such a treat. We are learning both Sean Nos (old style) Irish dancing and step dancing and ceilih dancing. All involve fast footwork and great music! It is much more of a workout than you would expect. And Kieran is such a wonderful person, teacher and dancer. There is a community feeling to this class--already we have been invited to several fun events and people in the class are friendly. You can drop in but I recommend signing up for a whole series as the lessons build on each other and it can be hard if you miss a class. I am loving the class and thoroughly recommend it! -
Kylies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: I went and signed up today for a month to month membership. I wasn't even able to get a tour first, yet I signed up. That's how much I trust yelp reviews. And, I was not disappointed. I love it. It's comfortable, the people are friendly, I actually really like the labyrinth design. I can deal with the less than ideal locker room/shower situation. I am pretty excited about the number of classes I'll be able to attend here. --After a month of membership the Y is quickly becoming my home away from home. I have found that there are enough good classes that I can work out at least 3 days a week (without having to use boring ellipticals/treadmills.) I love the beginner bootcamp class, step and tone, zumba and the yoga classes. But mostly I love the community feeling here and the friendliness of the people who come here. -
Cambridge, MA, Vereinigte Staaten
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: This is the perfect place to hit after the Y when you are wanting something healthy to eat. I had the Goddess demi bowl. It was not quite filling enough so next time I would order the larger size and maybe order extra rice. But it was very tasty. I also wish the smoothies cost less. It's a great space and the people are friendly. They even have an area for kids to play downstairs. I'll definitely come back. --I went again and ordered "The Emperor", the full bowl. It was filling and really delicious. That settles it, my new favorite place. It's food you could make at home, but would you? And the sauces are really tasty. After eating here I decided to learn how to make some sauces. Because, after eating here I realized that most of the food I eat is too heavy and not as good as this. -
Kylies 2-Sterne-Beitrag: My initial reviews for Veggie Galaxy were glowing. My first experience here was great. But having gone back several times, I really don't like Veggie Galaxy. The food is overly salty, oily, and herb-y, in my opinion. They do make decent burgers and fries, and some of the baked goods/desserts are really good. It's a fun place for a group at night (big booths, and they serve alcohol.) But frankly, I've had too many bad meals here to risk it again. It's a shame, because I love vegetarian restaurants and I really wanted this one to thrive. But it is emptier and emptier every time I visit, so I must not be the only one disappointed. -
Kylies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: This is my favorite sushi restaurant so far, and I eat here way too often for my budget. The sushi is fresh and delicious, and there are some really unique combos, though so far I've only tried the uni-avo roll and the philadelphia rolls and one with grilled salmon--all so good that I doubt I'll ever get to try the rest of the menu. There are good veggie options too. The service is friendly and professional, the decor is attractive, and the music is great. Also you can have your choice of sitting Japanese style or American style. -
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: I love 1369. I come here every week with a group of people after our YMCA fitness class and take over the back of the coffeshop or a table outside. The quiche is great, the egg sandwiches are good, the coffee drinks and muffins are good too. They even offer yogurt with granola, and some salads to go for lunch. The prices are great, the people who work there are friendly and the only drawback is that you have to bring cash. -
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: I had new frames made here a couple of weeks ago and they are awesome. I love the people who work here. The owner is so kind and friendly. So is the opometrist--she did a thorough review and the first prescription was correct--hooray! It did take me two days to adjust to the new glasses--now they are perfect. There is a good selection of frames--I found three other pairs that would have been good choices. The frames come in a range of prices with many being very reasonable. -
Kylies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: If you have been avoiding going to the dentist for awhile, I highly recommend coming here. It is not as traumatic as you might remember. In fact, it wasn't even unpleasant. I love love love the staff here: knowledgeable and friendly and they don't guilt trip you!!! Absolutely no guilt trip. I can honestly say I enjoyed this trip to the dentist, and am inspired to spend more time brushing and flossing.