Food Scene
Ten Tables
597 Centre StYummy eats, good drinks, nice scene. Book in advance.
Vee Vee
763 Centre StCozy neighborhood spot that's 150 yards from our front door.
Caffè Nero
733 Centre StBest local coffee shop.
Famous Boston-area ice cream shop that got it's start right here on Centre St.
298 locals recommend
J.P. Licks
659 Centre StFamous Boston-area ice cream shop that got it's start right here on Centre St.
The Real Deal
736 Centre StGo-to place for decadent and hearty subs and pizza.
The famous Doyle's. Don't expect great food but fun to check out and grab a beer at. Star of many movies.
63 locals recommend
Doyle's Cafe
The famous Doyle's. Don't expect great food but fun to check out and grab a beer at. Star of many movies.
Ula Café
284 Amory StGood, busy cafe.
Shopping
Fun, funky hat and accessories store around the corner that's called the best in Boston.
24 locals recommend
SALMAGUNDI
765 Centre StFun, funky hat and accessories store around the corner that's called the best in Boston.
Boing! Toy Shop
667 Centre StGood local toy store.
On Centre
676 Centre StGood local gift shop.
Everything Else
Blanchards - Jamaica Plain
741 Centre StGood local wine and booze shop.
Kitchenwitch
671 Centre StSmall but good kitchen and cooking shop.
Used clothes, books and furniture with the occasional great find.
30 locals recommend
Boomerangs Jamaica Plain
716 Centre StUsed clothes, books and furniture with the occasional great find.
Drinks & Nightlife
Galway House
710 Centre StreetLocal dive with good mix of old-timers, locals and hipsters.
Canary Square
435 S Huntington AveNeat, large space, good drinks, ok food.
Tres Gatos
470 Centre StNice local tapas spot. Good wines, music and scene.
Good pizza, good bar, good scene. Monday night trivia if that's your thing.
107 locals recommend
Bella Luna & The Milky Way
284 Amory StGood pizza, good bar, good scene. Monday night trivia if that's your thing.
Sightseeing
Awesome place for running, walking, reading the Sunday paper. Keep an eye out in summer for local music play-alongs.
218 locals recommend
Jamaica Pond
Awesome place for running, walking, reading the Sunday paper. Keep an eye out in summer for local music play-alongs.
Wonderful resource. Great for walks, runs, adventuring, and all things tree-related. Be sure to get off the main road through the park to see the stream, bonsais, rose garden, Bussey Hill and more.
379 locals recommend
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
125 ArborwayWonderful resource. Great for walks, runs, adventuring, and all things tree-related. Be sure to get off the main road through the park to see the stream, bonsais, rose garden, Bussey Hill and more.