Aquitaine Bar à Vin Bistro has established itself as one of the premier French Bistro in the South End. You'll sigh in culinary ecstasy from your first sip of Perrier to your last crumb of profiterole. Everything—from appetizers to dessert—is absolutely mouth-watering and cooked to perfection. Starters range from gourmet escargot with garlic and parsley butter ($12), mussels ($9), or rabbit and foie gras terrine ($14) to the more traditional endive salad ($9). Equally delicious entrees include everything from salmon, sole, or cod to goat cheese ravioli, or steak frites (entrees $19-30). And if you're feeling ambitious, Aquitaine's extensive wine list offers a host of options for that $200 hangover you've been craving. Saturday Prix Fixe Brunch for $9.95 per person. They also serve a slightly pricier and more elaborate brunch on Sunday. If you are going to visit Aquitaine for dinner, and you want to be really impressed, try the filet au poive w/ congnac cream, grilled scallions and green peppercorns ($29). Aquitaine also has a sister restaurant - Aquitaine Bis - located in Chestnut Hill.

One of the South End's original coffee bars, it has evolved as a restaurant for sandwiches and salads. Also serves a delicious chocolate milkshake! Always service with a smile. Francesca's is also a popular South End joint with the lunch crowd. Their specials change daily and the freshness of the food and innovative soups keep the regulars coming back. A great place to grab a coffee concoction or a dessert (like the Big Sexy Chocolate Cake!), Francesca's seems to have a little something for everyone.

This restaurant opened in what seemed like a revolving location for restaurants. It replaced Perdix, a venerable New American restaurant, and has established itself pretty firmly with a comfortable and varied menu. It is a favorite hangout of Povo employees for business lunches in the South End. The POPS menu offers familiar dishes prepared with a creative twist. Join us for a night of amazing, unique cuisine, fantastic and friendly service, and an atmosphere that evokes energy, movement, and celebration.

This Bank of America in the South End is a banking center and ATM in one location. It is located on Tremont Street in the South End close to the Cyclorama Center for the Arts, and across the street from Francesca's (which only takes cash) and Pops. The banking center hours are:

   * Monday: 9-4
   * Tuesday: 9-4
   * Wednesday: 9-4
   * Thursday: 9-5
   * Friday: 9-5
   * Saturday: 9-12
   * Sunday: Closed

Five Star Laundry is open Monday through Sunday from 7am-6pm. They are a convenient laundromat for residents of the South End.

POSH on Tremont is open on Monday-Friday from 11am-8pm and Saturday from 10am-8pm. They accept Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover. POSH is a small gift shop that carries baby gifts, housewares, dishes, and a lot of really unique items. They are located in the South End on Tremont Street- and should be a must-stop on anyone's gift list.