Goods
Luscious and lovely silks that make everyone look divine. 123 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Margo Adams's <em>Penthouse</em> spread.
"Look how they exploited her—heh, heh, heh."
Roots
Fast on its way to making Brooks Brothers obsolete. 419 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Telebelles
They look like Johnny the midget bellhop in the old Philip Morris commercials.
Shane Hollett, Channel 7
Looks like Luke on "General Hospital." That's all you need in this business.
Romagnoli's Table
The pasta tastes as good as it used to look on their WGBH television show. North Market Bldg., Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA .
Bertucci's
Bright, roomy dining area; great variety of pizzas. And a boccie court to boot. 799 Main St., Cambridge, MA .
Polonaise
A nice attempt at bringing Polish cooking to Boston. And that's no joke. 384 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Averof
Belly dancing. Ouzo. And a building that looks like a Middle Eastern version of Vegas. 1924 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA .
Roche-Bobois's move from Lewis Wharf to 585 Commercial Street
The large, airy space makes all that contemporary furniture look great. The free parking makes you feel great.
The Studio
The maternity section is tiny, but the saleswomen fit you with "regular" clothes that will look smart postpartum. 233 Harvard St., Brookline, MA .
Charley's Eating and Drinking Saloon
A side of some of the best fries in town. The chefs will cook it to your taste. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Cambridge runs a close second. Boston, MA
Heather "the Feather" Kahn
Channel 5's new anchor looks as if she stepped out of Melrose Place.
Viceroy
Upscale cooking, drawing on all the regional traditions of India. Check the king prawn delight and the tandoor specialties. 567 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA .