To think that a local dollar is could be spent in 10 businesses 10 ways. That means even though you spent an extra $1 at place A to have it local. That place A will buy more things from place B and so on.  If you think about how the economy is and how you can help, buy local.  Yes, Wal-Mart is everywhere and convenient. Make a difference and help local businesses.  Now, the trouble about these local places is there you have to hear about them from a friend, or pay attention to some local ad they posted.  These small businesses do not have a ton of money, most of them are paying on some loan.  So here is my way of helping them get out there more. These big companies do out source, that means that dollar is gone.  Keep it local, keep it strong and let grow. Here are a list of local businesses I recommend and enjoy (I do get around): Allston, MA ~ Joshua Tree Sports and Burgers (Younger Crowd 18 +, fun, good food), 1314 Commonwealth Ave, Allston, MA, 02134 Boston, MA ~ The Playwright Restaurant (Awesome lunch - 21+) 658 E Broadway Boston, MA 02127 ~ Cafe Porto Bello (raviolis with lobster sauce - wow! cash only) 672 East Broadway South Boston, MA 02127 (617) 269-7680 Brighton, MA ~ City Side Bar (Fun hang out at night, 21+) 1960 Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135 Cambridge, MA ~ Charlie's Kitchen (2 Lobster rolls for $12, yum, amazing and cheap food) 10 Eliot Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Harvard Sq ~ Grendel's Restaurant & Bar ~ (awesome food good prices) 89 Winthrop Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Harvard Sq ~ Finale Desserterie & Bakery ~ (to die for sweet, look good, pricy) 30 Dunster Street Cambridge, MA 02138 Harvard Sq Dorchester, MA ~ Clark & Associates (Tax Preparation and Filing, very affordable) , 1450 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02122 (617) 282-0171 Newton, MA ~ Ultimate Aesthetics (Dentistry, Dr Steve Bader - awesome work), 1400 Centre Street, Suite #106 Newton Centre, MA 02459 Watertown, MA ~ Eagle Van Lines Moving Company (Awesome Service), 59 Rosedale Rd. Watertown, MA 02472 Manchester, NH ~ Z Restaurant (Romantic and Yummy - Tom is the owner and chef) - 860 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03103 ~ Red Arrow Diner (24/7, Yum, my fav, sausage gravy), 61 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH 03103 ~ Suddenly Soupy's (Breakfast Place, good sandwiches),  28 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 ~ JW Hill's Sports Bar & Grill (Good food, nice place, good for all ages), 795 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101 ~ Hanover Street Chop House (Very nice, pricy, but really good food! - Romantic Evening) - 149 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101 Waterville, ME ~ ~ MORE to Come when I have more time - I have hundreds....