A Boston based ice cream and coffee shop that is known for it's artsy vibe, open mic nights, great ice cream, and community spirit. There are several Emack and Bolio's in the Boston area, and are now found in 6 states as well. This little ice-cream shop, part of a larger chain, has been perfecting its recipes since the 70s. Homemade concoctions ranging from peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough to Grasshopper Pie and Chocolate Addiction are the unique and fabulously delicious result (1 scoop $3.10, 2 scoops $4.05, 3 scoops $4.50). Low-fat options are just as decadent, with hard yogurt flavors like Milky Way or Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Find Boston Globe's Best Smoothies here as well, including the Rejuvenator, Passion, and Liquid Yoga (soy milk, banana, chai and nonfat vanilla yogurt; $5.75). An extensive juice bar promises healthy add-ins, while cones coated with marshmallows and rice krispies and hot fudge maximize your ratio of sweetness to surface area. Rated the Best Smoothie in town, certainly worth a try if you like smoothies! This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

This is a fantastic neighborhood Japanese restaurant. There is a take-out window when you first walk in - be sure to check out the daily specials before you order, there's usually at least one amazing offering there. If you want to eat in you have two options: sit at one of the tables or at the sushi bar. JP Seafood Cafe offers great lunch specials in bento boxes and entrees at diner are great as well. Their specialty is sushi and that's the main draw.

The Real Deal, a popular deli in West Roxbury, recently opened up shop in the old Emack and Bolio's spot (and more formerly Brigham's) on Centre Street. The restaurant serves gourmet sandwiches and thin-crust pizza, among other things, and will continue to carry Emack and Bolio's ice cream. The extensive menu boasts 43 sandwiches, 19 wraps, 7 paninis including 'The Cuban', 16 salads, 9 burgers and 9 pizzas. The hotspot boasts mafioso-esque signature sandwiches and "gangster wraps" ranging from the Michael Corleone (genoa salami, capiccola and provolone) to the Tony Soprano (zesty cajun roast beef with horseradish and swiss). Also, the walls are covered with sandwich-inspired caricatures including playful depictions of the Lucy Goosey (roast turkey) and the Donnie Brasco (maple turkey). Plenty of seating. The only bad thing is there's no wifi. Which isn't always a bad thing!

Ask Mr. Fowler is a JP institution. A real estate agent with long roots in the neighborhood.
This building once housed the West Roxbury jail - the cells are still down in the basement.

Offering health, auto, life and commercial insurance. A private, Boston-base company. They offer a large selection of insurance companies to choose from.

Blanchards is a large liquor store, with a parking lot out back. There are tastings each weekend and they carry a big selection of wine, beer and liquor. There's also a nice snack section up front, so you can get cheese and crackers here to go with your Chardonnay or a bag of pretzels to go with that case of Sam Adams.

JP APAC is part of the neighborhood network of Action for Boston Commmunity Development (ABCD).
JP Area Planning Action Council offers services to address the disparity in JP between those lacking resources and those who don't in Jamaica Plain. Their services include: HeadStart, job readiness training, ESOL classes and First Time Homebuyers workshops.

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