Let this sleek Little Black Book of Boston take you through the very best ''Beantown'' has to offer, from historic sites to new landmarks, from the arts scene to high-end shopping, from buzz-worthy nightclubs to walkable Downtown. Cambridge, suburbs, and excursions outside Boston are covered, too

On the surface, Aunt Maria seems like a cuddly old lady, all chit-chat and lace doilies. When Mig and and her family go for a short visit, they soon learn that Aunt Maria rules the place with a rod of sweetness that's tougher than iron and deadlier than poison.[...]