We may not be LA or NYC, but we are okay with that here in Boston. And despite not being a star studded town, we certainly do have more than our share of notable celebrities in the sports arena, the film world and throughout music. Narrowing them down to 5, in fact, can be a bit of an undertaking, but we found a way to do it just fine. So here are the top 5 celebrities that call Boston home.

Christmas Eve can be one of the best evenings to enjoy a specially prepared meal at one of your favorite restaurants or even the perfect opportunity to try out someplace new you have been meaning to get to for so long. The area chefs really shine when creating a one night only holiday menu and it truly is a special treat to indulge on such a festive night whether you celebrate Christmas or not. Here are some local menu Christmas Eve offerings worth checking out…

We all knew when Shaquille O’Neal joined the Celtics, Boston was in for some shenanigans on and off the course. And Shaq certainly has not disappointed us in the slightest. On October 21st, Shaq announced on Twitter he was headed to Harvard Square in Cambridge to pose a statue for an hour, allowing fans to take a pictures with him. For Halloween…

At this point, you have probably shopped the malls, the boutiques and are sea-sick from surfing the web for the perfect holiday gifts and final decorating touches. Why not enjoy the brisk seasonal air this weekend with a stroll through the unique atmosphere of Harvard Square? There is much going on and lots of spots, inside and out, to spend this festive time of year.

Maybe its because we dumped all that perfectly good tea in the harbor to avoid paying taxes, but tea has often taken a back seat to the more popular coffee for most Bostonians. It may be the on-the-go nature of coffee that suits us better than the refined take-your-time aire of tea. But that’s not to say we are so unrefined as to not take break for a fine cup of tea when the mood strikes, and thankfully there are those of us that know where to go for the best tea in town. From the quaint shop to the afternoon high tea – here are Haute Living’s Top 5 Tea Shops in Boston.

There’s nothing like a cold, raw day to make you crave a big heaping sandwich to warm you up and fill your belly. And as the festive season of deli platters and the sharing of tasty treats is upon us, what better time to make sure we scour the region for the best of the best in deli delights? Check out Haute Living’s top 5 delis in and around Boston to help aid in you in fulfilling all of your delicatessen needs.

Saying people in this town love their Dunkin’ Donuts and their Starbucks coffee is an understatement. To many, it is even a religion. But that’s not to say we shun other purveyors of fine coffee bean beverage treats. With all the caffeine we consume, there is room for everyone at our coffee table. And so, setting aside the national chains for a moment, Haute Living presents the top 5 coffee shops in and around Boston.

The beautiful warm spring and summer days strolling through the SOWA Open Market may seem like distant memories now. But your need to shop may be greater than ever now as you decorate your house for the holidays and prepare to give gifts to the special people in your life. And as special as they are, so should their presents be special as well. Well, this weekend you are in luck as the Seventh Annual SOWA Holiday Market will be open for business Saturday, December 11th and Sunday, December 12th.

Stuck in a shopping rut? As the season of gift giving is upon us, now is the perfect time to venture out to places you may have, perhaps, never gone to before. Try that funky little shop you’ve heard about, explore a neighborhood you usually only drive through or splurge at your favorite shop – getting to know it intimately like never before. To get you started – here are our top 5 spots for shopping, a perfect guide for this holiday season.