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Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:31:40 +0000

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By: mary

mary — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:43:45 +0000

Ditto re Cervantes…and then there’s Dos Hermanos, Terra, Church St. Cafe in Old Town, May Cafe, Sadies, Scalo’s, Bumblebee Grill, Relish, Krung Thai, Thai Orchid, Mykonos…all locally owned. Why so many people prefer chains is beyond me (Yes, I’ve heard PF Chang’s service is excellent, and the one time I was there it was..but the food was – well – okay. And, I can’t talk to Mr. Chang…)

I’ll have to check out Aqui next time I’m in Nob Hill.

Maureen – I’ve got to come visit Boston one of these days! It’s been nearly 30 years since I worked there and at least five since I visited. And, when I do, I might just have to drop by those stores. Not typical tourist destinations, but sound wonderful! (Explaining a drill to airport security could be a trick though…;-)

By: Maureen Rogers

Maureen Rogers — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:17:35 +0000

Mary – Great post and great reminder to shop local. Two of my favorite local stores (in Boston) are Charles Supply and Gary Drug – both long neighborhood fixtures and places that go the extra mile.

Does stuff cost more at Charles Supply? Is the inventory less than at Home Depot? Sure. But I get to ask Jack at Charles Supply all kinds of dumb questions, they’ll lend you a drill or a saw, they have great “themed” windows (decorated by Jack’s wife), and they’re very involved in neighborhood events.

Gary Drug is pricier than CVS, and I’ll admit – given that they’re ubiquitous in Boston and some are even open 24/7 – I buy plenty at CVS. But I make a point of doing some shopping at Gary Drug. And wouldn’t think of filling a prescription anywhere else. Where else would they spend 10 minutes rooting around in their basement looking for something for you?

I recognize that some people are more price sensitive and have to watch the pennies by shopping at Wally’s. (Although I do suspect that those pennies saved on necessities go into buying completely unnecessary fall-apart crap.)

By: Elissa Breitbard

Elissa Breitbard — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 21:32:50 +0000

I love Aqui in Nob Hill for unique clothing and accessories and Out of the Blue toystore on Rio Grande in the North Valley for gifts for my nieces and nephews. Sunshine Cafe just opened on 12th and Mountain, but I haven’t tried it yet. There are several sweet little shops and a tiny cafe on 8th and Mountain in that area now!

By: Mary Ellen Merrigan

Mary Ellen Merrigan — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 22:26:22 +0000

I have to add Cervantes Restaurant, tucked away on Gibson and San Pedro. Awesome food. Take chiles and salsas with you thanks to Cervantes Food Products. We ate there with out-of-town family Sunday evening. But it’s the little things that you don’t think about that are local — Violet at Appliance City and Furniture trading out a box springs that was too high; Denise at Viola and Company calling to tell you about a trunk show; Debbie at the Candy Lady in Old Town remembering that your husband loves chocolate dipped strawberries; not to mention the flowers from Manning Florist, needlepoint from A Different Drummer, my chiropracter, Herb Beatty, Maria, my nail tech at Hair Obsessions and so on. Close to the heart? You bet. Keep it Querque!