The Plough and Stars
Perfect pour, perfect temperature. BYO bodyguard. 912 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA .
Caffè Paradiso
Sip your cappuccino and watch the mondo go by. 255 Hanover St., Boston, MA .
Julien
Feed-your-face opulence in a white-glove setting. Hotel Meridien, 250 Franklin St., Boston, MA .
Chocolates at Campbell & McCabe
Sublime. Even the White House thinks so. 6 Newbury St., Boston, MA .
Golden Dome
Just a shotglass toss from the State House. 150 Bowdoin St., Boston, MA .
Gyuhama of Japan
This subterranean oasis is the only place in Boston that satisfies our craving for great sushi as well as our need for a real Tokyo sushi bar. 827 Boylston St., Boston, MA .
Columbus Dry Cleaners
Lost your ticket? Not a problem. The clerks here know their regulars well. 465 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 2116, .
Gold's Gym
This clean, bright, well-equipped gym is as big as your lats will be. 71 Landsdowne Street, Boston, MA .
Jay Jakubowski, Villge Veterinary Clinic
A no-nonsense, full-service vet who makes house calls. 223 Boylston Street, Brookline, MA .
Skipton Kennel
They pick up and deliver, and give the best day of beauty for your pet. 123 Terrace St., Boston, MA .
Skenderian Apothecary
If your doctor prescribes it, they got it, and they'll tell you all about it. 1613 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA .
Designer Clothing
Good discounts on designer labels, along with in-house tailoring and helpful service. 161 Devonshire St., Boston, MA .
Beacon Hill Travel
Beacon Hill Travel has good tours, good prices. Beacon Hill, MA
Foodie's Urban Market
One-stop shopping (truffle oil, seaweed) for your dinner party. 1421 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118-2009, foodies-urban-market.com.
Martin's Coffee Shop
This cozy diner offers a hearty breakfast with your cup of joe. 35 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 2445, martinscoffeeshop.com.