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Boston Dining & More CITY GUIDE & MAPS CITY GUIDE 2017–18 Welcome For further information and for function reservations, TO BOSTON! email us at: [email protected] or visit our website at: oston is a unique city where many people choose BostonSpotLite.com Bto live and work downtown. It is also a fantastic connect with us: walking city, rich with the energy of universities, /BostonSpotLite businesses, culture, and history. This combination has created a spectacular collection of restaurants to discover and enjoy. This guide was created to make it easy for visitors and locals to select restaurants that match their dining expectations. Once you have located your current position on the map, it should be easy enough to find a wide selection of restaurants nearby. Each restaurant is numbered and positioned on the map for easy reference. We recommend calling ahead to be sure the restaurant you’ve selected can accommodate your party. You may wish to enlist the help of a hotel concierge; they are often able to obtain those “hard-to-get” reservations. Make yourself at home in Boston and the surrounding areas by venturing around town, enjoying the cuisine, views, entertainment, and services. Published by Boston Spot-Lite Inc., a founding member of the Greater Boston Concierge Association and a member of the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau. This brochure may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Boston Spot-Lite, Inc. The information in this guide is subject to change. Please contact the establishment before dining or using services in advance. 3 | WELCOME 62 30 60 32 27 29 31 26 24 23 25 33 58 36 51 64 35 37 34 28 33A 73A 37A 69 66 53 50 74 Pickup anywhere 67 52 63 Pickup anywhere 44 43 48 46 71 73 76 45 49 68 11 5 9 47 3 10 1 8 6 4 75 7 13 2 21 59 12 22 70 65 72 15 19 Top of the Hub name of the best places in Boston New American Cuisine $$$ type of place and pricing The Prudential Tower street address & contact info 800 Boylston Street, 52nd floor How do you (617) 536-1775 www.topofthehub.net web address and contact info One of Boston’s most discerning dining destinations, Top of the Hub has welcomed residents and visitors alike with exceptional cuisine, fine wines, impeccable service, and a sophisticated ambience for more than 50 years. use this guide? Soaring 52 floors above the city and described by The Travel Channel as one of the world’s most romantic dining destinations, this award-winning Boston Here are the basics landmark offers panoramic views from every table. $ Most entrées less than $15 $$ Most entrées from $15–$25 $$$ Most entrées at $30+ 4 | BOSTON AREA 5 | BOSTON AREA 53 67 52 BACK BAY BACK44 BAY 43 3. Itadaki Boston Izakaya (Gastropub)/Japanese $$ 269 Newbury Street 71 (617) 267-0840 49 11 10 1 www.itadakiboston.com 9 13 5 47 3 Itadaki is a Japanese Izakaya (gastropub). This trendy 7 8 space includes a chic upstairs dining area, a stylish 13 2 6 4 full bar downstairs, and a beautiful patio. Itadaki specializes in izakaya-style small plates for sharing, as well as fresh seafood, sushi, ramen, and other hot 12 10 items. Itadaki also boasts unique Japanese beers and whiskeys, a large sake list, as well as New England’s largest shochu selection. Smart casual, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, private dining available upon request, full bar (upstairs and downstairs), on-street parking. Call for entertainment schedule. Reservations recommended. 4. Top of the Hub 1. Charlesmark Hotel & Lounge 2. Legal Sea Foods 3. Itadaki Boston New American Cuisine $$$ The Prudential Tower 4. Top of the Hub 5. Strip by Strega 6. Dosa Factor 7. Sorellina Modern Italian 800 Boylston Street, 52nd Floor 8. 9. 10. 11. Liquid Art House Fleming’s La Voile FiRE + iCE (617) 536-1775 12. Douzo 13. Shabumaru www.topofthehub.net One of Boston’s most discerning dining destinations, Top of the Hub has welcomed 1. Charlesmark Hotel & Lounge residents and visitors alike with exceptional Boutique Hotel cuisine, fine wines, impeccable service, and a sophisticated ambience for 665 Boylston Street more than 50 years. Soaring 52 floors above the city and described by The Travel Channel as one of the world’s most romantic dining destinations, this (617) 247-1212 award-winning Boston landmark offers panoramic views from every table. www.charlesmarkhotel.com Executive Chef Stefan Jarausch’s inventive menu, showcasing American cuisine and exceptionally fresh, local seafood, is highlighted by tempting seasonal The hotel and lounge are classic modernism with creations. As well, the stylish Lounge features live entertainment nightly, along a minimalist flair accented with the latest high with a gourmet menu of lighter fare. Business casual, lunch and dinner daily, technology amenities, This is a European-style Sunday brunch, full bar, entertainment, reservations recommended. boutique hotel within a historical Bostonian facade. From custom-made furniture and light-toned woodwork to imported Italian tile and elegant European lighting fixtures, each room presents a soft modern motif with a residential feel. Our staff caters to 5. Strip by Strega your needs and provide genuine, warm, and intimate service that can be only Steak/Seafood $$$ truly provided at a small owner-operated hotel. The Charlesmark experience will make us your first choice when staying in the exclusive Back Bay. The 64 Arlington Street at Park Plaza Lounge is a modern hip martini bar serving food and featuring beautiful decor. (617) 456-5300 www.stripbystregaboston.com STRIP by Strega, an all-new, high-energy concept 2. Legal Sea Foods by famed Restaurateur Nick Varano, fuses together Seafood $$ the look and feel of a sophisticated, uber-modern (617) 266-7775 steakhouse with that of a sleek, high-end lounge. STRIP by Strega is a neighborhood destination that caters to guests seeking Copley Place a premier location for a business meeting and those winding down after the www.legalseafoods.com workday, while simultaneously serving as Boston’s epicenter for exceptional, Zagat inspiring dishes, creative cocktails, and upscale nightlife. Upscale casual, lunch Awarded: “Boston’s Most Popular Restaurant” by ; and dinner, full bar. “Best Chowder” by Boston Magazine; “Best Seafood Restaurant” by Improper Bostonian. See description in Downtown & Theater District. 6 | BACK BAY 7 | BACK BAY BACK BAY BACK BAY 6. Dosa Factory 9. Fleming’s Prime Southern Indian Cuisine $ 316 Newbury Street Steakhouse & Wine Bar (617) 982-7957 Steakhouse $$$ www.dosa-factory.com 217 Stuart Street (617) 292-0808 Dosa Factory invites you to visit and experience the www.flemingssteakhouse.com best dosas, which are crisp, 18-inch rice flour crepes with endless filling options. Their menu includes: Located on the outskirts of Boston’s historic Theater Tandoori lamb, beef Biryani, chicken korma, swordfish District and the Back Bay, Fleming’s of Boston offers masala, and savory and sweet dosa crepes. Their guests a memorable dining experience inspired by vegetarian menu is a treat not to be missed. Of course, a passion for steak and wine and served with unrivaled hospitality. Discover new in a place like Boston, word of Dosa Factory’s moderate prices, menu of Indian tastes with our award-winning wine list, featuring 100 wines by the glass, and favorites, like uttapam (leavened rice pancakes), soups, stuffed and griddled indulge in the finest selection of USDA Prime steaks, including premium cuts whole wheat breads, Indian burritos called “kathhis,” unique beverages, like such as the dry-aged prime rib eye. If you ever find yourself in need of event falooda, and more than 20 types of authentic Indian street snacks and desserts space, Fleming’s has five private dining rooms that are perfect for small or large is likely to spread fast. Reservations accepted/walk in, casual, lunch and dinner groups, and our main dining room may also be available for lunch events and every day, beer and wine, delivery every day until 10 p.m. full facility buyouts. From corporate events and sales presentations to cocktail and hors d’oeuvres receptions, we offer a variety of menus and packages, or we would be happy to custom tailor one to your event specifically. Upscale casual, full bar, dinner seven nights a week, reservations recommended. 7. Sorellina Modern Italian Italian $$$ 1 Huntington Avenue (located behind The Boston Public Library) 10. La Voile (617) 412-4600 French $$$ www.sorellinaboston.com 261 Newbury Street Sorellina, “the kid sister” of acclaimed Chef Jamie (617) 587-4200 Mammano’s Mistral, provides an intense look at www.lavoileboston.net regional Italian food with a modern twist. Jamie Mammano has created a contemporary Italian-Mediterranean cuisine in an La Voile, or “The Sail,” welcomes you to one of Boston’s most upbeat and sophisticated environment. Sorellina’s wine list features hidden authentic French restaurants. La Voile has all the casual Italian gems to complement any dish. The restaurant’s decor evokes a sense of elegance of a brasserie and the warm hospitality of a bistro. comfort and sophistication with its warm, modern design complemented by A bistrot, or bistro, is a small restaurant that serves simple, the glow of the back wall mural and floor-to-ceiling windows. The dining room inexpensive meals. A brasserie is a more upscale, popular opens daily at 5:30 p.m. to close. The bar opens at 5:00 p.m. Valet parking, full restaurant. It offers printed menus, table clothes, professional service, and is bar, reservations strongly recommended. open every day of the week. Upscale casual, lunch and dinner every day, full bar, private room available, reservations recommended.