Mid 20th-century modern style is the specialism of this fabulous vintage home store; as well as furniture, there's classic tableware, kitchen appliances and quirky...

For 40 years, this trailblazing boutique has been bringing cutting-edge European fashion to Boston. The eclectic mix for men and women includes Lanvin, Yohji Yamamoto, Ann...

Don't expect much small talk, but if you're after expert, reasonably priced shoe repairs, this traditional workshop below street level is a rare find - although the city was...

With tomes on everyone from Henri Matisse to David Hockney, this sprawling store is a haven for art-history buffs. Set on the outskirts of the South End - handily, just a few...

Fanciful cakelets, tender baklava diamonds, handmade, gold-foiled chocolates stacked into pyramids, real-deal gelato (try the fig flavour) - this wood-planked corner surprise...

A stylish, slightly camp shop selling everything from houndstooth-print napkins to watches with Salvador Dali's moustache instead of hands. The shop always smells fantastic, as...

The new two-level branch of the super-chic New York department store within the city's premier mall has been criticised by some for bringing a less interesting selection of...

Between its smart Back Bay address and the renown of its resident expert and co-owner, Howie Rubin, this long-established liquor store could easily get away with catering...

This sweet little white and blue shop sells a well-edited collection of products by, among others, Bumble and Bumble (hair), Chantecaille (make-up), SkinCeuticals (skincare)...

This agency offers high-quality, child-friendly accommodation in central Boston, ranging from waterfront lofts to rooms in historic Victorian Back Bay homes. It's especially...

With a far-reaching list of accommodation in B&Bs, inns, suites and furnished apartments throughout the city and surrounding suburbs, this agency also covers the coast,...

A traditional specialist, offering a wide selection of brands, sizes and prices. Stock ranges from rugged Samsonite and Travelpro cases to backpacks and luxurious leather...

It's wall-to-wall gifts at Black Ink, where the fun, eclectic stock - everything from Tintin T-shirts and Japanese toys to colourful melamine tableware, hip stationery and...

It might seem a mite on the pricey side for a plain ol' barbershop (a haircut costs $25) - but the fellas at Blade pay special attention to detail, and the gossip you'll...