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itsonlyastrongbuzz t1_jegtvgx wrote

Reply to comment by rozemc in Missing Russo's by talllulllahhh

Wilson’s Farm has a better produce selection than most super markets.

Not sure what else you’re looking for but if your threshold is “ramps, fava beans, morels,” then you’ll be fine.

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and_dont_blink OP t1_jegs46z wrote

Reply to comment by just_planning_ahead in Feds inspect Springfield factory as part of probe into MBTA’s Chinese contractor by and_dont_blink

> So any person who assess by what the data says, then it's not just choosing the less "iffy", it was choosing a company who has done a good as a job as Bombardier...

The issue here is yo're talking about things like technical proposal scores -- what they say they'll deliver and what they can conceivably deliver.

If we go by iffy, it was that they bid $567M with the other bids being in the $800-$1B range. CNR makes a lot of rolling stock, but not primarily for the western world and when they started there were serious, serious issues. It put MA in the position of having to then defend asbestos being found on trains, and faulty brakes and a failure rate double the rest of the fleet.

...and that's before you get to the human rights issues of a company ostensibly spun out from the government. We face a similar issue with things like solar panels unfortunately.

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-CalicoKitty- t1_jegqtk2 wrote

Reply to Italians here, tomorrow our holiday starts! by MaestroZen

I would definitely go to the Gardner Museum. If you're into art, the MFA is also good. If you like history the USS Constitution and Cassin Young are interesting and Bunker Hill is nearby. JFK Library is interesting and unique to Boston. I would recommend taking the ferry to George's Island if the weather is good. Also walking/biking the Esplanade is nice if the weather is good.

Sarma is my favorite restaurant; you should try to get a reservation, but they do accept walk-ins, so you could try early/late on a week night. Otherwise I like Gustazo, Tres Gatos, Noah's Kitchen, and Row 34. Dumpling House isn't far from Harvard and it's one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. If you're looking to fill some time you should try candlepin bowling; it's unique to New England. Enjoy your trip and happy birthday!

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mapinis t1_jegp7ex wrote

Reply to Italians here, tomorrow our holiday starts! by MaestroZen

South End has crazy amounts of good food. Around there specifically, I would recommend ilona (Mediterranean small plates), Barcelona Wine Bar (for paella), and the Beehive (more upscale bar with food and live music) but that's far from an exhaustive list.

Anywhere in the city is accessible with a T pass, which you should both get 7-day unlimited given you will be traveling on it a lot, so really don't just be confined to the South End. Hell you could walk from there to anywhere if you're committed enough.

On weekends there is plenty of a bar scene downtown for really all ages.

Other than the Freedom Trail, I would really recommend the Harvard Arboretum if the weather is nice, the MFA and Isabella Stuart Gardner art museums, and the Main Branch of the Boston Public Library (really just to look around at the beautiful building).

You're coming at a transition time where the weather could be great or horrible so really pack for whatever, but if you look around (including the threads in this subreddit), you'll find plenty of indoor and outdoor activities. Hopefully at least one day it'll be nice enough to just go out and explore at least one of these linear parks: the Emerald Necklace, the Commonwealth Avenue Mall and Boston Common, and the Charles River Esplanade.

Those are just my general ramblings, have fun! Don't be afraid to ask anyone for help, everyone here is really in their own heads and looks mean until you talk to them.

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