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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.

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Make yourself at home in Boston and the surrounding areas by venturing around town, enjoying the cuisine, views, entertainment, and services.

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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+

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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.

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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.

8. Liquid Art House 11. American Cuisine with Asian Twists $$$ FiRE + iCE 100 Arlington Street Interactive Grill & Bar $ (617) 457-8130 205 Berkeley Street www.liquidarthouse.com (617) 482-FIRE (3473) www.fire-ice.com Liquid Art House (L.A.H) is an innovative gallery- restaurant concept that balances art, space, and design FiRE+iCE is a create-your-own meal concept that through the prism of social dining. L.A.H. is designing satisfies each and every taste. Guests choose their own an interactive “art hospitality” experience for its patrons – as showroom, gallery, ingredients, and watch as our grill Chefs dazzle with restaurant, lounge, and online platform. Guests dine amid a museum-like juggling and a fiery show around the world’s largest setting in the dining room. The menu consists of small, creative plates, grill. We can comfortably accommodate groups of hand-crafted dumplings, nightly specials, and a truly memorable Sunday 260 people and still take care of each and every member of your party. Casual, brunch. Everything a guest encounters at L.A.H, from furniture to flatware, is reservations accepted, lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, full bar. available for purchase. From curated installations to art-cuisine pairings to partner pop-ups, the canvas at Liquid Art House assumes the shape created by a brilliant community of chefs, artists, designers, and nightly guests. Upscale casual, reservations recommended, dinner, Sunday brunch, private dining rooms, full bar.

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21 12. Douzo 22 Japanese/Sushi $$ 131 Dartmouth Street (617) 859-8886 15 16 www.douzosushi.com 19 17 “Please come in/or kindly go ahead.” Like the most commonly used Japanese word from which it takes 18 its name, Douzo restaurant embodies the concept of welcoming guests. When diners enter this stylish 20 restaurant in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay – steps away 14 from the South End & Theater District – they are immediately enveloped in earth tones, rich dark wood, and the airiness of high ceilings that reverberate with the energy and excitement of the space. The lively bar area is a popular gathering spot that offers a selection of cocktails, sake, wine, and beer. Guests look on as the team of chefs create cutting-edge sushi dishes, or they settle in to an experience of award-winning cuisine in the main dining area. From the knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff to the delightful manager’s pleasure at meeting diners, expect the comfort of being warmly welcomed at Douzo. Casual, lunch and dinner, full bar, reservations recommended.

14. Elephant Walk 15. Aquitaine 16. Cinquecento 13. Shabumaru 17. Gaslight Brasserie du Coin 18. Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen Japanese Hotpot/Sushi $$ 19. Metropolis Cafe 20. La Motta’s 21. Mistral 22. Trophy Room 10 Huntington Avenue (inside Westin Copley Hotel) (617) 437-8888 www.shabumaru.com 14. Elephant Walk Shabumaru brings the finest in hotpot dining to French/Cambodian $$ Boston’s Back Bay with a combination of warm 1415 Washington Street tradition and modern culinary sensibilities. They (617) 247-1500 feature an interior space that boasts rustic natural wood, subway tiles, live flora installations, and an www.elephantwalk.com open kitchen. This striking setting offers a unique The Elephant Walk, since 1991, has offered a bi-cultural atmosphere and sets a new standard for the hotpot experience. At Shabumaru, menu of both French and Cambodian dishes. With guests are greeted with a rousing “Irasshaimase” – a traditional Japanese a broad range of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free welcome. From there, staff assists guests to make informed decisions and options, Executive Chef Nadsa de Monteiro strives choices to guide them to the best possible experience. Choosing from a range to maintain healthy, nutritious, and innovative menus. Award-winning wine of broths – kimchi, miso, tomato, chicken, or vegetarian – guests are in control lists perfectly complement their international dishes to enhance your dining of what they want. The traditional shabu shabu-style experience continues experience. Reservations suggested/walk-in, brunch Saturdays and Sundays, with a selection of razor-thin meat options, like certified Miyazaki Wagyu beef, lunch Thursdays and Fridays, dinner seven nights a week at 4 p.m., full bar. lamb, chicken, pork cheeks, and sushi-grade salmon, tuna, and yellowtail – all complemented by an assortment of seasonal freshly grown fresh vegetables. These ingredients are then to be placed by the guest in whatever combination they prefer into their pot of broth to cook. Clean, fun, healthy, interactive, 15. Aquitaine Boston unique, and ultimately satisfying; it’s time to experience authentic Japanese French Bistro $$$ hotpot at its finest: visit Shabumaru today! Casual, lunch and dinner, beer and wine, reservations recommended. 569 Tremont Street (617) 424-8577 www.aquitaineboston.com Aquitaine Bar á Vin Bistro has established itself as the premier French bistro in the South End. Aquitaine’s ambience echoes the cutting-edge sophistication of a modern Parisian bistro. Aquitaine has been featured in Food & Wine and USA Today. “Best Neighborhood Bistro,” Travel & Leisure Magazine;“Best Affordable Wine List,” Boston Magazine;“Best Wine List,” Wine Spectator. Upscale casual dress, lunch, dinner, and brunch, full bar, reservations recommended.

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16. Cinquecento 19. Metropolis Cafe Roman Trattoria $$$ European & American $$ 500 Harrison Avenue 584 Tremont Street (617) 338-9500 (617) 247-2931 www.cinquecentoboston.com www.metropolisboston.com Cinquecento offers diners a contemporary, casual, With food and hospitality reminiscent of home, and energetic Roman Trattoria. Cinquecento is the Metropolis Cafe welcomes you as family. The perfect meeting place for visitors and residents alike, candlelit dining room, with its original tin ceiling and as the restaurant offers complimentary parking in their copper bar, boasts the ideal silhouette for your first date or 50th anniversary. adjacent lot. La Cucina Romana, or traditional Roman cooking, is the focus at Metropolis Cafe serves European and American dishes that are both Cinquecento with dishes inspired by Roman roots, incorporating the very best wonderfully savory and aesthetically simple. Old world and new world share seasonal, local, and imported ingredients from Italy. The wine program features the stage on the wine list. Metropolis bustles on both Saturdays and Sundays, an all-Italian wine list. The atmosphere evokes an Italian sense of comfort, when neighbors line up religiously to enjoy “Boston’s Best Brunch.” The New charm, and style. A striking illuminated cast-iron and glass staircase leads York Times wrote they “just didn’t want to leave” after a trip to Metropolis. diners to the dining room and bar. The main dining room features a rustic mix “Neighborhood Faves: Where South Enders Meet to Eat,” Boston Herald; of reclaimed beams and bricks, biscuit tufted Italian leather banquettes and “Best Huevos Rancheros,” Phantom Gourmet. Casual dress, lunch, dinner, and booths, traditional tables, and two trattoria-style communal tables. Upscale brunch, full bar, reservations recommended. casual, reservations recommended, dinner, weekend brunch, private dining room, full bar. 20. La Motta’s 17. Italian-American "Bronx Style" $$ Gaslight Brasserie du Coin 1356 Washington Street French Brasserie $$ (617) 338-5300 560 Harrison Avenue www.lamottaboston.com (617) 422-0224 www.gaslight560.com La Motta’s is a neighborhood restaurant with a friendly, casual spirit with an emphasis on hospitality and with the Gaslight, Brasserie du Coin is a classic Parisian brasserie single intention of making everyone very, very happy! in SoWa. Gaslight offers guests French brasserie cuisine The restaurant pays homage to the neighborhood Italian- of impeccable quality and improbable value in an infor- American restaurants of the mid-twentieth century. mal, “old world-is-new-again setting.” This quintessential Menu items include house-pickled giardinara, broccoli cacio pepe, baked clams, brasserie features a handcrafted Parisian zinc bar, reclaimed wood floors, mosaic mozzarella sticks, several types of meatballs, chopped salad, chicken Parmesan, tiles, beamed wood ceilings, nicotine-stained walls, and antique mirrors. Gaslight lasagna, shrimp scampi, and Bronx-style thin-crust pizza. The atmosphere of La courts all aficionados of fine food, sophisticated cocktails, and good times. Free Motta’s is warm and inviting yet contemporary and evolving, showcasing the parking available nightly and all day on weekends in our adjacent lot. “Best next generation of the Italian American “joint.” La Motta’s offers catering and Restaurant for Every Occasion,” Boston Globe Magazine; “Best of Boston: Best takeout menus. Reservations recommended, casual, beer and wine, dinner Brasserie, Improper Bostonian,” Boston Magazine; “Best Brunch,” South End News. seven nights a week, valet parking, seasonal outdoor patio, valet parking. Casual dress, lunch, dinner, and brunch, full bar, reservations recommended.

21. Mistral 18. Darrylʼs Corner Bar & Kitchen Upscale French $$$ Southern Cuisine $$ 223 Columbus Avenue 604 Columbus Avenue (617) 867-9300 (617) 536-1100 www.mistralbistro.com www.dcbkboston.com Gracious. Sophisticated. Seductive. Distinctive. Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen is the intersection of good Mistral is Boston’s acclaimed French restaurant friends, great food, and live music. The space boasts a sleek from celebrated Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano. The restaurant’s decor is remi- bar, exposed brick walls, and sexy lighting. The Southern- niscent of Provence with hand-picked French pottery, high ceilings, and arched inspired menu is approachable yet dynamic. Diners can floor-to-ceiling windows that evoke a feeling of warmth and sophistication. look forward to down home comfort food prepared with an Some of their signature dishes include Dover Sole Meunière, Tuna Tartare with uptown twist. DCBK offers live jazz and R&B, hosts notable musicians six nights Crispy Wontons, and their thin-crust pizzas. Mistral also has a private dining a week, and during their popular "All You Can Eat" Sunday Jazz Buffet Brunch. room, Le Salon du Mistral, which can accommodate 60 for dinner and up to 80 With its cool vibe, a friendly staff, and late-night menu, DCBK is a welcomed guests for a reception. Upscale casual, dinner seven nights a week and Sunday neighborhood mainstay. Sunday brunch and nightly dinner (Monday night brunch, full bar, reservations recommended. The bar opens at 5:00 p.m. daily, is reserved for private events), full bar, catering available. Casual dress, and the main dining room opens at 5:30 p.m. Mistral also serves Sunday reservations recommended. brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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22. Trophy Room 30 Neighborhood Bar & Bistro $$ 26 Chandler Street 29 27 (617) 482-4428 26 www.trophyroomboston.com 31 25 24 32 23 Boasting an award-winning cocktail menu, an eclectic wine list, impressive draft beer options, accompanied by a well-rounded American bistro style food menu, Trophy Room

is perfect for both an intimate date night or a night on the 33 town with your friends. Nestled in the heart of the South End, Trophy Room is a bar/restaurant frequented by our neighbors and out-of-towners alike. Our stellar service, appealing ambience, and inclusive demographic make Trophy a go-to for anyone looking for a memorable experience. We are one of the very few bars in the South End open until 2 a.m. every night, so even if you can only make it for last call, it’s worth the visit. Come see for yourself... we’ll be here! 28

23. Al Dente 24. The Daily Catch 25. Benevento’s 26. Nico Ristorante 27. Regina Pizzeria 28. Legal Sea Foods 29. Strega Ristorante 30. Rocco’s Cucina & Bar 31. The Greatest Bar 32. Massimino’s Cucina Italiana 33. Ristorante Limoncello

FUN FACT THE BOSTON 23. Al Dente Italian $$ UNIVERSITY BRIDGE 109 Salem Street IS FAMOUS FOR (617) 523-0990 www.aldenteboston.com SOMETHING NO OTHER Snuggled in the heart of the world famous North BRIDGE CAN CLAIM. This End, Al Dente Restaurant lets you feast on a bountiful array of Italian specialties. The outstanding menu, unique bridge is the featuring pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood, highlights a spectrum of lavish Italian specialties that are sure to please discriminating palates. The open only one in the world kitchen lets you in on the action behind the superb dishes, and you’ll enjoy their extraordinary fare amid a cozy, casual setting. The Phantom Gourmet where a boat can sail states “Al Dente is Gourmet Greatness.” Casual, beer, wine and cordials, under a train, going reservations recommended, validated parking at Parcel 7 Garage. under a vehicle, driving 24. The Daily Catch under an airplane. Seafood $$ 323 Hanover Street (617) 523-8567 www.dailycatch.com The North End restaurant is especially cozy and is the original one-room eatery, reminiscent of the ‘70s. Room for 20 patrons, sit just five feet from the stoves. Their black pasta dish, Aglio Olio, was rated in the top 100 in the country, so you are in for a treat. Fresh seafood arrives daily. Casual, beer and wine.

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25. Benevento’s 29. Strega Ristorante Brick-Oven Kitchen Bar $$ Fine Italian $$ 111 Salem Street 379 Hanover Street (617) 523-4111 (617) 523-8481 www.beneventosboston.com www.stregaristorante.com The casual fare fits the cozy space that is warmed by Strega Ristorante, is a legendary North End landmark. wood paneling, a marble bar, and a mocha tin ceiling After opening in 2003 by owner Nick Varano, Strega as stated by TV Diner. The moment you arrive, you are quickly became famous for its dramatic decor, celebrity greeted by the most amazing aromas of freshly baked pizzas. The open kitchen clientele, unmatched hospitality, and most of all, its allows diners an up-close-and-personal glimpse of the staff hard at work. Menu unforgettable Italian cuisine. Known for his authentic Italian dishes and rich items include pasta cooked to order, seafood, chicken/veal, and their brick-oven portions, Chef was born and trained in Sicily, and he transformed Strega and specialty pizzas. Come and mix and mingle with some locals from the Ristorante into the epicenter of North End dining. Strega is open seven days a North End, and see for yourself how a true North Ender dines. Casual, lunch week for lunch and dinner, beer and wine, reservations recommended. and dinner, beer, wine and cordials, validated parking at Parcel 7 garage.

30. Rocco’s Cucina & Bar 26. Nico Ristorante Italian/American Grill $$ Italian $$ 450 Commercial Street 417 Hanover Street (617) 523-4055 (617) 742-0404 www.roccoscucina.com www.nicoboston.com On Commercial Street you will find a hidden gem. Nico Ristorante, located in Boston’s beautiful North End, Rocco's Cucina offers a mouthwatering array of Italian offers uncompromising Italian cuisine. Their award-winning favorites, including chicken parmigiana, chicken, chef showcases uncomplicated, distinctive, and unforgetta- broccoli, and ziti, ravioli, fusilli with sausage, broccoli ble Italian cuisine highlighted with the season’s best ingredients. Nico is open rabe, and many other favorites. Other appetizers include eggplant caprese and seven nights a week for dinner and also serves in the bar/lounge area. Casual, foods for sharing. The grilled NY sirloin steak tips are famous. The atmosphere beer, wine and cordials, reservations recommended, valet parking is available. is casual, and they showcase more than 20 TV’s so you can catch your favorite team or, as they are just a short walk to the Garden, you can have a delicious meal and then see your favorite teams live. For added fun, they show UFC monthly fights. In the summer, the open windows are wonderful for catching 27. Regina Pizzeria the nice breeze off the Boston Harbor. Casual, lunch and dinner served seven Pizza $–$$ days a week, brunch Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 11 Thacher Street (617) 227-0765 Many locations throughout New England 31. The Greatest Bar www.reginapizza.com American $ Regina Pizzeria, Boston’s oldest brick-oven pizzeria, 262 Friend Street is located in the famous North End. Awarded “Best (617) 367-0544 Pizza” by People’s Choice Awards, the Phantom Gourmet and winner of the www.thegreatestbar.com Food Network’s Food Feuds, as well as “Boston’s Best” in Boston Magazine and the Improper Bostonian. Indulge in a variety of delicious homemade thin-crust, The Greatest Bar is a celebration of the greatest people, brick-oven pizzas. Very casual atmosphere, beer and wine, walk in. places, moments, and events that make Boston legendary. For more than a decade, The Greatest Bar has been one of Boston's most exciting and exceptional venues that features numerous unique and separate 28. Legal Sea Foods spaces spread over four floors. Whether you are Seafood $$ looking for a place to eat and drink before a TD Garden Long Wharf, 255 State Street event, want to party the night away at their state-of-the-art nightclub with the hottest deejays around, celebrate your next special event, corporate function, (617) 742-5300 birthday party, or holiday bash, or take in all of your favorite sports action on www.legalseafoods.com the largest high-def TV in the city, The Greatest Bar is the place for you. Join in this celebration of Boston’s rich history in sports, entertainment, architecture, Awarded: “Boston’s Most Popular Restaurant” by Zagat, Boston Magazine politics, personality, and nightlife! Casual, dinner nightly, Saturday lunch and “Best Chowder” by , “Best Seafood dinner, full bar, reservations accepted, cover charges vary. Restaurant” by Improper Bostonian. See description in Downtown & Theater District.

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207 Endicott Street 37 34 33A (617) 523-5959 www.massiminiosboston.com 37A Massimino’s is located just minutes from the TD Bank Center in the heart of the North End. A family-operated restaurant situated on two floors, they offer a full liquor license and provide a dining experience only seconded by a trip to Italy. Menu items include pasta, seafood, pork, steak, chicken, veal and more.”Rated excellent for food, service, and decor” –Zagat Guide. “For superb food and a family atmosphere” –Travel & Leisure. Casual, lunch and dinner full bar, private function space, reservations recommended.

33. Ristorante Limoncello Italian $$ 47 190 North Street (617) 523-4480 www.ristorantelimoncello.com 33A. The Chart House 34. Dick’s Last Resort 35. Durgin Park 36. 37. 37A. Limoncello is one of the few remaining Union Oyster House Cheers The Ginger Man neighborhood family-run restaurants. From the owner, Maurizio Badolato also known as the “Meatball Millionaire” who, as a waiter hit a million-dollar scratch ticket in 2000 to allow him to be able to live out his dream of owning a restaurant, to his brothers and sister who are part of the staff makes Limoncello a very successful business. He always 34. Dick’s Last Resort wants you to feel like you are dining in his home. You usually leave with a hug American & Seafood $ or the joy of making a new friend with definite plans to return someday. Quincy Market Every meal is prepared individually using only the freshest ingredients. Among Faneuil Hall Marketplace the specialties are Rosette Pasta with Montassio cheese, Italian ham, and truffle (617) 267-8080 oil. Some of their other specialty dishes are Scallops Limoncello, Chilean Sea Bass, and New Zealand Rack of Lamb. As Maurizio was known as the Meatball www.dickslastresort.com Millionaire, Mama was known as “The Meatball Queen” of Limoncello as Kick back with the fun-loving crowd at Dick’s, where her meatball recipe is a popular winner among their guests. Homemade residents and visitors alike sit side by side at long Limoncello is a great way to end your evening. Casual, lunch and dinner, beer, mismatched tables. They trade barbs with witty servers wine, reservations strongly recommended. and chow down on bountiful buckets of some of the best comfort food in town – just like your Mamma used to make – from fried chicken and barbecued ribs, to lobster, 33A. The Chart House shrimp, king crab, sirloin, pasta, salads, and more. They’re here for lunch, dinner, and late night with a casual atmosphere, smashin’ specialty drinks, and Seafood/Steak $$$ decadent desserts. No cover! So what are ya waitin’ for? 60 Long Wharf (617) 227-1576 www.chart-house.com 35. Durgin Park An incredible landmark location on Boston’s Long Wharf, Yankee Fare $$ Chart House is situated in the Gardiner Building – the restored 340 North Market Street 18th-century offices of American Patriot John Hancock. Chart Faneuil Hall Marketplace House offers spectacular views & exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime (617) 227-2038 rib, our renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine www.durgin-park.com while introducing a hint of the exotic. Choose from our famous entrées such Durgin Park, “established before you were born,” has been as Snapper Hemingway, Mac Nut Mahi, Savory Shrimp Pasta & Whole Maine a Boston tradition for more than 100 years. The atmosphere Lobster. We also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of is one of spartan old New England–style bare boards, long fine wines & decadent desserts like our famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Patio communal dining tables, high-energy levels, and the infamous waitresses. The Dining at its finest! seafood is fresh and the roast prime rib is out of this world.

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36. Union Oyster House Seafood $$ 41 Union Street (617) 227-2750 38 www.unionoysterhouse.com 40 “America’s Oldest Restaurant” established in 1826, is located in the Faneuil Hall area on the Freedom Trail. Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Bill Clinton have dined here , as well as governors, athletes, and stage and screen visitors to Boston. When in Boston, 39 President Kennedy visited the Oyster House nearly every 41 Sunday at noon and ate lobster stew at booth number 18, which now has a 42 dedication plaque. They serve hearty portions of Yankee-style seafood and grilled meats in a lively, quaint, historic setting. Specializing in Boston scrod, New England clam chowder, lobster, and shore dinners. 38. The Daily Catch 39. Legal Harborside 40. Strega Waterfront 41. 75 On Liberty Wharf 42. Legal Test Kitchen 37. Cheers American Pub $

Faneuil Hall Marketplace 38. (617) 227-0150 The Daily Catch Seafood $$ Visit the authentic replication of the Cheers set in historic Faneuil Hall. This accurate duplication of the 2 Northern Avenue Hollywood “set” features a central island bar, Tiffany Harborwalk Patio of the lamps, overhead TV lights, and a catwalk. In addition to Moakley US Courthouse traditional pub fare and an abundant beverage selection, this location showcases Boston Fan Pier some of the original costumes worn by the Cheers cast. Their Cheers store offers officially licensed Cheers merchandise. Casual, outdoor patio lunch and dinner, (617) 772-4400 full bar, walk-in. Live entertainment every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. www.dailycatch.com Established in 1973, this favorably reviewed Sicilian- style restaurant serves local fish and shellfish, imported pasta and oils, and original sauces in an open kitchen. SURROUNDING AREA OF The Daily Catch provides some of Boston’s freshest fish, exquisitely prepared using family held Sicilian FANEUIL HALL recipes. There’s old-world charm in every bite. Seafood specialties include their famous fried calamari, littlenecks Siciliano, monkfish Marsala, black pasta (squid ink) putanesca, lobster fra diavolo (served for two), broiled haddock and 37A. The Ginger Man shrimp, and scallop aglio olio. The Harborwalk Patio location at the Moakley US Courthouse offers spectacular views of Boston and its harbor activity. A perfect American Pub $ spot for evening fresco dining or adventurous treks with the family. They offer 148 State Street an extended menu of grilled fish, espresso, and desserts. Casual, beer and (617) 936-4241 wine, lunch and dinner, reservations accepted. www.gingerman-bos.com With warm, friendly service and a knowledgeable bar staff, The Ginger Man 39. is Boston’s world-class neighborhood pub. Showcasing Legal Harborside an exceptional selection of specialty beers from around Seafood $$–$$$ the globe, we also feature the best in premium and 270 Northern Avenue small-batch spirits and wines. Add a satisfying menu of hand-crafted comfort food, burgers, sliders, and snacks, (617) 477-2900 and you’ve got the perfect spot for a quick lunch, an www.legalseafoods.com after-work pint, or a congenial evening with friends. Join us at the bar, grab Legal Harborside is Legal Sea Foods’ flagship a booth, or hang out in the Bank Vault Room – perfect for private parties! location on the Boston Waterfront, comprised of Situated where the Financial District meets Faneuil Hall and The Waterfront, three floors and three different concepts. Visit the first-floor casual restaurant for The Ginger Man awaits! seafood favorites, the second-floor dining room for celebratory eating and private dining events, or the third-floor all-weather roof deck for drinks and small bites. Upscale casual, lunch and dinner, open daily, full bar, reservations accepted.

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40. Strega Waterfront 44 Seafood/Italian $$ 43 1 Marina Park Drive (617) 345-3992 48 www.stregawaterfront.com 45 Strega Waterfront, located at One Marina Park Drive, was opened by owner Nick Varano. It is a fantastic dining 46 49 destination with breathtaking oceanfront views, dazzling 47 interiors, and a new twist on Italian cuisine. With the option for both indoor dining, complemented by two fireplaces and several flat-screen TVs in the bar area, and outdoor patio dining, guests enjoy an inviting lively atmosphere. The menu includes classic Italian favorites, such as Caprese Salad, Frutta de Mare, Fettuccine alla Carbonara, and, of course, Nick Varano’s famous meatballs. Strega Waterfront is open for dinner seven days a week and Mondays through Fridays for lunch. The Ultralounge is open seven days a week until 2:00 a.m. Valet parking, garage parking, and street parking are available. Upscale casual, full bar, reservations recommended.

41. 75 On Liberty Wharf American Bistro $$ 43. Back Deck 44. Fajitas & ʼRitas 45. Legal Sea Foods Park Square 220 Northern Avenue 46. Ostra 47. South Street Diner 48. Teatro 49. Savvor Restaurant & Bar (617) 227-0754 www.75onlibertywharf.com 75 on Liberty Wharf is as comfortable as it is beautiful, offering a welcoming ambience to everyone who walks through the door. An America-inspired bistro, 43. Back Deck taking inspiration from its sister restaurant 75 Chestnut, boasts a selection Professional Backyard Grilling $$ of innovative New England–style fare. Created by Corporate Chef Markus 2 West Street (Corner of Washington) Ripperger, the menu includes a selection of signature staples, seasonal dishes, and daily specials that use locally sourced ingredients. Casual/business, lunch, (617) 670-0320 brunch (Saturdays and Sundays), and dinner, full bar, reservations available, www.backdeckboston.com valet parking. Drawing inspiration from a New England backyard and featuring a menu of grill-focused favorites and patio-sipping cocktails, Back Deck is an urban oasis in downtown Boston. 42. Legal Test Kitchen With such details as floor-to-ceiling open windows, carriage Seafood $$ lighting, glazed brick, and slate and deck flooring, as well as an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licking fun, Back Deck 225 Northern Avenue/Pier Four Boulevard brings the outdoors inside and provides the perfect setting to enjoy the fun and (617) 330-7430 flavor of hardwood charcoal grilling year-round. Reservations accepted, brunch www.legalseafoods.com Saturdays and Sundays, lunch and dinner, full bar, parking lot available nearby, and discounted validated parking at parking garage (Lafayette). LTK, a Legal Sea Foods concept, ventures into uncharted waters and pushes the boundaries of innovation in premium food and drink. Multicultural dining options and inspired seasonal cocktails cast a wide net in attracting those who have an appetite for fun. LTK is both a destination and neighborhood hangout, and its extended hours of operation make the restaurant a late-night lure. Casual, lunch and dinner, open daily, full bar, reservations accepted.

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44. Fajitas & ’Ritas 47. South Street Diner Texas and Barbecue $ American $ 25 West Street (by the Boston Common) 178 Kneeland Street (617) 426-1222 (617) 350-0028 www.fajitasandritas.com www.southsteetdiner.com Established in 1989, Fajitas & ʼRitas is an award-winning, South Street diner is a true Boston experience with a full menu good-vibe, “unabashedly fun” restaurant and bar that served all day and all night! The menu includes breakfast, features fresh Texas and barbecue cuisine. Its namesake milkshakes, and burgers. There is something for everyone. They specialties include a variety of sizzling fajitas and frosty have won numerous awards. There have been many celebrity margaritas at Cheap Eats prices. Enjoy generous portions sightings! The diner is a fun atmosphere for all ages, and this of fresh and healthy food while you relax in this down-to- landmark location is a step back in time to the ’50s. Hours of operation 24 earth funky spot – or, kick back at the bar and sip some hours a day. Casual, walk-in welcome, beer and wine. “honest margaritas.” Reservations accepted for groups of eight or more, lunch and dinner, full bar, parking lot available nearby, and discounted validated parking at parking garage (Lafayette). 48. Teatro Italian $–$$ 45. Legal Sea Foods Park Square 177 Tremont Street (617) 778-6841 Seafood $$ www.teatroboston.com 26 Park Plaza 201 Stuart Street Teatro, located in the theater district overlooking the (617) 426-4444 Boston Common, offers a modern approach to classic Italian dishes. The design of Teatro is both elegant and www.legalseafoods.com informal with an open kitchen and high-arched mosaic Boston is known for its seafood, and Legal Sea Foods ceiling, which gives the room a theatrical presence. The restaurant offers both a has long starred in the culinary show. Amid boatloads full bar and wine list. The full dinner menu is available at the bar. Teatro opens of accolades, a few stand out: awarded “Boston’s Most at 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays and at 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. The restaurant Popular Restaurant,” “Best Chowder” (Boston Magazine), is closed on Mondays. Casual, reservations accepted. “Best Seafood Restaurant” (Improper Bostonian), and the honor of serving its famous New England clam chowder at every Presidential Inauguration since 1981. A trip to Boston is incomplete without a visit to 49. Legal. “If it isn’t Fresh, it isn’t Legal.” The restaurant serves more than 40 Savvor Restaurant & Bar varieties of fresh fish and shellfish throughout the year, paired along with an Southern Comfort Cuisine/Caribbean Influences $$ award-winning, value-priced wine list. Their Park Plaza location has a working 180 Lincoln Street 10,000-bottle wine cellar and a 40-page wine menu that earned it “Best Near the intersection of Lincoln Street and Beach Street Boston Magazine Restaurant for Wine” ( ). Casual, lunch and dinner, kids’ menu, (857) 250-2165 open daily, full bar, reservations accepted. www.savvorbostonlounge.com Savvor is within walking distance of the Financial 46. Ostra District. A robust menu awaits their patrons replete with eclectic small plate options inspired by their Mediterranean/Seafood $$$ rich Caribbean roots. They invite their guests to complement their dining 1 Charles Street South experience with a Savvor signature drink or unique house-recipe cocktail with (617) 421-1200 one of their exotic island rums hailing from all corners of the West Indies. They www.ostraboston.com look forward to receiving your call for reservations for your romantic evening, space for your work function, birthday parties, or any celebration with friends. Ostra is a contemporary Mediterranean restaurant that Casual, closed Mondays, dinner, full bar, reservations accepted. features both innovative and classic preparations of the finest seafood available globally. They offer a beautiful private event space. Reservations strongly suggested, Upscale casual, full bar, dinner seven nights a week, valet parking. The bar and lounge open at 5:00 p.m. daily, and the main dining room opens at 5:30 p.m.

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52. Cheers 51 American Pub $ 84 Beacon Street (617) 227-9605 www.cheersboston.com This friendly neighborhood pub is located across from the beautiful Public Garden. It is known throughout the world as the original setting and inspiration for 53 the famous TV sitcom Cheers. Locals and tourists

50 alike share the cozy feeling of this English-style pub. The menu features New England clam chowder, famous eight-ounce burgers, fish and chips, creamy 52 pasta primavara, Boston cream pie, and the very popular Boston baked beans. Watch your favorite sports team on one of 10 DirecTVs. The large souvenir shop features bottles of the award-winning bloody mary mix, Cheers T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, and more. Casual, lunch and dinner, full bar, reservations by concierge only or walk-in.

53. Mooo.... Steakhouse $$$ 50. 75 Chestnut 51. Antonio’s 52. Cheers 53. Mooo.... 15 Beacon Street (617) 670-2515 www.mooorestaurant.com Mooo…. is a modern steakhouse and Chef/Owner Jamie Mammano uses his culinary expertise to create classic yet modern steakhouse dishes. The warm, 50. 75 Chestnut modern decor provides a relaxed, sophisticated American Comfort Food $$ atmosphere. Upscale casual, open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and 75 Chestnut Street dinner. Mooo…. also offers a full bar and an award-winning wine list. Breakfast is served 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on (617) 227-2175 weekends. The restaurant also offers an acoustic Sunday brunch from 10:30 www.75chestnut.com a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mooo.... is open for lunch on weekdays only from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and nightly for dinner seven days a week starting at 5:30 p.m. Nestled in the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill, Reservations are always recommended. 75 Chestnut provides regional American comfort food served in a truly captivating setting. The restaurant’s bistro-like interior is warmed by its cozy and friendly ambience. 75 Chestnut is the place to pop into to have a drink, a bite to eat, catch the game, meet some friends, and have some fun and good times. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Full-service bar open nightly at 5 p.m., Sunday brunch available 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations not necessary, casual. FUN FACT 51. Antonio’s THE NICKNAME “BEANTOWN” Italian $$ 288 Cambridge Street LITERALLY COMES FROM (617) 367-3310 BEANS. The name came as www.antoniosbeaconhill.com a result of a love among the Antonio’s serves up fresh and tasty dishes from both Northern and Southern Italy. While dining you’re city’s earliest settlers for baked surrounded by eighteenth-century prints of Italian Renaissance artists, such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, and authentic beans in molasses.. Italian music serenades you in the background. Located on historic Beacon Hill, across from Massachusetts General Hospital, serving moderately priced food. Antonio’s is a great hidden jewel and neighborhood destination. Casual, lunch and dinner, beer, wine and cordials, reservations accepted for parties of four or more. 26 | BEACON HILL 27 | BEACON HILL BROOKLINE / CHESTNUT BROOKLINE HILL / CAMBRIDGE

56. La Voile French $$$ 1627 Beacon Street (Washington Square, Brookline) (617) 277-1260 www.lavoilebrookline.com 55 La Voile, or “The Sail,” welcomes you to one of Boston’s most 54 authentic French restaurants. La Voile has all the casual 56 elegance of a brasserie and the warm hospitality of a bistro. A bistrot, or bistro, is a small restaurant that serves simple, inexpensive meals. A brasserie is a more upscale, popular restaurant. It offers printed menus, table clothes, professional service, and is open every day of the week. Upscale casual, lunch and dinner every day, full bar, private room available, reservations recommended.

57 57. Aquitaine Chestnut Hill French Bistro $$$ 11 Boylston Street/Route 9 (Chestnut Hill, Newton) (617) 734-8400 54. The Fireplace 55. The Daily Catch 56. La Voile 57. Aquitaine www.aquitainechestnuthill.com 58. Legal Sea Foods Kendall Square 59. Basho Japanese Brasserie 60. Legal Sea Foods Harvard Square Aquitaine Bistro brings Paris‘s and one of Boston’s favorite bistros to the suburbs. The Newton location offers lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Executive Chef Seth Woods’s seasonal menu will feature all the favorites and traditions 54. of Aquitaine – Bar à Vin Bistro in the South End, along with new items created The Fireplace specifically for the Newton location. Aquitaine Bistro offers a full bar, casual, New England Grill $$ reservations accepted. 1634 Beacon Street (617) 975-1900 www.fireplacerest.com 58. Legal Sea Foods The Fireplace in Brookline is a cosmopolitan New Seafood $$ England grill that serves food with integrity while 355 Main Street (Kendall Square, Cambridge) celebrating the bounty of the region and its colonial (617) 864-3400 influences. In addition to being the first Certified www.legalseafoods.com Green Restaurant in Boston, the restaurant has won numerous awards and mentions. The interior has been recognized for its natural earth tones and rustic Boston is known for its seafood, and Legal Sea Foods has wrought iron. From the moment you enter the restaurant, your eye is drawn long starred in the culinary show. Amid boatloads of acco- toward the flames of the working stone fireplace. To complement the menu, the lades, a few stand out: awarded “Boston’s Most Popular restaurant has developed an exciting wine program. The bar is strengthened by Restaurant,” “Best Chowder” (Boston Magazine), “Best fresh-fruit muddled cocktails and an extensive array of top-shelf spirits. Casual, Seafood Restaurant” (Improper Bostonian), and the honor of serving its famous free parking lot, lunch and dinner, reservations recommended, full bar. New England clam chowder at every Presidential Inauguration since 1981. A trip to Boston is incomplete without a visit to Legal. “If it isn’t Fresh, it isn’t Legal.” The restaurant serves more than 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish throughout 55. the year, paired along with an award-winning, value-priced wine list. Their Park The Daily Catch Plaza location has a working 10,000-bottle wine cellar and a 40-page wine menu Seafood $$ that earned it “Best Restaurant for Wine” (Boston Magazine). Casual, lunch and 441 Harvard Street (JFK Crossing) dinner, kids’ menu, open daily, full bar, reservations accepted. (617) 734-2700 www.dailycatch.com Harvard Street is a replica of the Hanover Street location in the North End. The restaurant has 19 seats and is a great neighbor to Boston, Cambridge and Newton. See full description in the North End.

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59. Basho Japanese Brasserie Japanese / Sushi / Asian $$ 1338 Boylston Street (Fenway) (617) 262-1338 www.bashosushi.com BASHO – a Japanese noun for “a place where things happen” – offers their customers modern interpretations of Japanese & Asian cuisine with a focus on the freshest sushi. Basho’s menu is a collection of traditional Japanese and Asian cuisines with a modern flare all while staying true to the authenticity of the two cultures by using similar cooking techniques and the freshest and most-high quality 62 ingredients and sushi (flown in daily from around the world). With a variety of 61 seating options—from communal tables, a private dining “cocoon” and intimate corners to a sushi bar, raw bar and sleek, full liquor bar—Basho pulses with the raw energy of the city from opening to close. Casual, lunch & dinner, full bar, reservations recommended.

60. Legal Sea Foods Seafood $$ Harvard Square (Cambridge) 61. Aquitaine Legacy Place 62. L’andana (617) 491-9400 www.legalseafoods.com Boston is known for its seafood, and Legal Sea Foods has long starred in the culinary show. Amid boatloads of accolades, a few stand out: awarded “Boston’s Most 61. Boston Magazine Aquitaine Legacy Place Popular Restaurant,” “Best Chowder” ( ), French Bistro $$$ “Best Seafood Restaurant” (Improper Bostonian), and the honor of serving its famous New England clam chowder at every Presidential Inauguration 500 Legacy Place (Dedham) since 1981. A trip to Boston is incomplete without a visit to Legal. “If it isn’t (781) 471-5212 Fresh, it isn’t Legal.” The restaurant serves more than 40 varieties of fresh www.aquitainededham.com fish and shellfish throughout the year, paired along with an award-winning, value-priced wine list. Their Park Plaza location has a working 10,000-bottle Inspired by Parisian neighborhood bistros, Aquitaine wine cellar and a 40-page wine menu that earned it “Best Restaurant for Wine” offers an authentic French dining experience. The (Boston Magazine). Casual, lunch and dinner, kids’ menu, open daily, full bar, ambience echoes the cutting-edge sophistication of a modern Parisian bistro. reservations accepted. The wine program is ambitious in both pricing and structure. Carefully selected offerings cover the important French wine regions and the classic big California houses and boutique wine houses. Casual, full bar, reservations accepted. FUN FACT 62. L’andana THE PIE THAT BEARS THE Tuscan-Influenced Wood Grill $$$ CITY’S NAME WAS INVENTED 86 Cambridge Street (Burlington) (781) 270-0100

AT A LOCAL HOTEL.The Boston www.landanagrill.com Cream Pie was invented at the From the family that brought you Mistral, Sorellina, Teatro, and Mooo.... Chef Jamie Mammano brings his Omni Parker House and is the Tuscan cuisine to the suburbs. L’andana deconstructs the rustic look of an old world farmhouse and recreates it outside of Boston. official dessert of the state. L’andana serves wood-grilled steaks and seafood, handmade pastas and dishes driven by seasonal, fresh ingredients. L’andana is open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. on weeknights and at 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Sunday brunch is from 10:30 a.m. -to 1:30 p.m. Full bar, extensive wine list, reservations are strongly recommended. Upscale dress.

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63. Acorn Tours of Boston 66. Boston Segway Tours Entertainment/Tours of Boston 199 State Street, Boston Hotel Pickup (617) 245-0556 or (617) 421-1234 (978) 441-6855 [email protected] (617) 901-9531 www.bostonsegwaytours.com www.acorntoursboston.com Boston Segway Tours are one of Boston’s most sought-out Provides private, customized, sightseeing tours of attractions for touring the city, leading the way with a historic Boston and the surrounding areas – Lexington premier service that shows customers Boston in a way that and Concord, Marblehead and Salem, Plymouth, Cape could never have been done before. See so much of the Cod, and Newport, Rhode Island. They travel at your pace, providing accurate city up-close and personal in such a short amount of time, while being given commentary, ensuring an informative, enjoyable experience. You can be picked lots of history, fun, laughs, and best of all, your own personal Segway! We have up at your hotel. They accept major credit cards and look forward to showing safely guided hundreds of thousands of people of all ages around the best you this modern, historic city. parts of Boston, giving them a unique experience only a Segway tour can give them, one they will never forget! From family adventures to corporate events to team-building exercises, Boston Segway Tours can accommodate any size event. In the words of many customers returning from one of our tours...“It’s 64. Urban Adventours the best way to see a city!” Bicycle Tours, Boston 67. 103 Atlantic Avenue | Tours Massachusetts Bay Lines 109 Atlantic Avenue | Bike rentals 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston (617) 670-0637 (617) 542-8000 www.urbanadventours.com www.massbaylines.com Voted “Best of Boston” by Bicycle Guided Bicycle Tours Come aboard one of our vessels for the perfect mix of views, and Rentals. Daily tours. Reservations required so please history, and entertainment! Join us in the summer and fall for call for hours of guided tours and rentals as times may sunset cruises around the harbor, and enjoy amazing views of change due to weather. They provide boutique-style Boston’s beautiful skyline and the historic USS Constitution as bicycle tours, giving you the “wheel” experience of the sunsets behind the city. If you are seeking an adventure, Boston. Our small group size allows the street guides to give guests individual take a cruise on our pirate ship, the Formidable. Your historical harbor tour attention unseen in other tours. This makes it perfect for families, groups, and will come alive with crew climbing aloft, hoisting square sails, and firing the those who want to ride off the beaten path. They offer bike rentals with optional cannon against a Boston sunset. Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening, hotel delivery/pickup. there is always a fun cruise to be had! Mass Bay Lines also offers private char- ters for birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, and much more! Please call for the schedule as cruises may change due to weather. 65. Samuel Adams Brewery Brewery 30 Germania Street (Jamaica Plain) (617) 368-5080 or (617) 368-5231 www.samadams.com Come and visit the Samuel Adams Brewery and gift shop. You’ll learn about history...and then drink it. Learn all about Samuel Adams, brewer and patriot. Experience the entire FUN FACT brewing process, from start to finish. Taste special malts, and smell the Hallertau and Tettnang hops. Tour open to visitors THE FIRST DUNKIN’ of all ages. Proper ID required (21+) to sample beer. Tour hours are typically Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m. DONUTS WAS LOCATED to 5:30 p.m., and closed on Sundays. Call for directions and tour hours. Free (but donations accepted). NEAR BOSTON. The iconic donut shop could be found in Quincy, Massachusetts, about 11 miles from Boston.

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68. Charlesmark Hotel & Lounge 71. Teddy Ball Games Boutique Hotel South Station & South Station Concierge 665 Boylston Street (Back Bay) 1 South Station (Downtown) (617) 247-1212 (617) 330-1230 www.charlesmarkhotel.com www.teddyballgames.com The hotel and lounge are classic modernism with a Shop for Boston sports team merchandise, Boston souvenirs, minimalist flair accented with the latest high tech- trolley tours, sports tickets, and more. nology amenities, This is a European-style boutique hotel within a historical Bostonian facade. From custom-made furniture and light-toned woodwork to imported Italian tile and elegant European lighting 72. Restoration Resources fixtures, each room presents a soft modern motif with a residential feel. Our Antique Architectural Salvage, Catering, and More staff caters to your needs and provide genuine, warm, and intimate service that 1946 Washington Street can be only truly provided at a small owner-operated hotel. The Charlesmark South End experience will make us your first choice when staying in the exclusive Back Bay. The Lounge is a modern hip martini bar serving food and featuring (617) 542-3033 beautiful decor. www.restorationresources.com New England’s premier source for antique architectural salvage, vintage furnishings, unique artifacts, 69. Harborside Inn Lounge & Bar unusual gifts, and authentic Boston souvenirs. 185 State Street Owner Bill Raymer handpicks and “rescues” quality treasures from notable period buildings throughout New England, undergoing Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market renovation or demolition. The back showroom doubles as an event venue, (617) 723-7500 aptly named “Circa” that can be rented out for private functions, such as dinner www.harborsideinnboston.com parties, cocktail receptions, and even last-minute gatherings. Restoration Resources is even the go-to source for prop rentals for most all of the The Harborside Inn Cafe & Lounge has a charm Hollywood movies shot in Boston. Hours: Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. anchored throughout by a modern maritime theme that to 5 p.m. Discounts for guests who mention “Boston Hospitality”! Free parking. includes teak and classic maps of Boston’s waterfront. Rates are considerably lower than most Waterfront hotels, making this an exceptional value. Many of the snug rooms have windows that overlook an interior atrium, with other rooms and common areas 73 73A Soodee that feature exposed brick and views of Boston. Amenities include flat-screen International Chic Boutique TVs, surround-sound stereos, complimentary Wi-Fi, a bar and lounge, and a 170 Newbury Street 63A Charles Street (Beacon Hill) Starbucks cafe. The bar and lounge boast eight flat-screens, state-of-the-art sound, lighting, audiovisual capabilities, and a dance floor, making it a turnkey (617) 266-7888 (617) 248-3866 solution for all aspects of entertaining. www.soodeeboston.com Fashion with a trendy, modern flair, and always in style. Smart, sexy, and confident. Owner,Diane Agoun 70. Chandler Inn handpicks each of her lines from finest labels and 26 Chandler Street (South End) brightest international young designers. For day and evening wear, or at-play casual, they have it all. A real find for the hip, fashion-forward woman. Style (617) 482-3450 you just won’t see anywhere else. All one-of-a-kind. It’s a must see – only at www.chandlerinn.com Soo-Dee…so-o-o-fun…so-o-o cosmo! In Boston's historic South End, this European-style boutique hotel offers 55 modern guest rooms with free Wi-Fi. Every room features a flat-screen TV and iPod 74. ComputerBackUpGroup docking station. The private bathroom includes a walk-in Computer Assistance marble shower. A work desk and telephone with access to the 24-hour front desk are provided for guests convenience. 1328 Commonwealth Avenue (and all over New York City) (617) 277-5300 www.computerbackupgroup.com Oh no! My electronic device (computer, phone, tablet, etcetera) is not working! Call us! Our VIP treatment will have you up and running in no time. We sell, service, upgrade, and even provide rentals! Home and office calls. Offices in Boston and New York City.

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75. Skywalk Observatory The Prudential Tower Welcome to Boston, or “THE HUB,” proud 800 Boylston Street, 50th Floor (617) 859-0648 home of the PATS, the SOX, the B�s and www.skywalkboston.com the C�s! Located on the 50th floor of The Prudential Tower, the Skywalk is New England’s tallest observatory and Boston’s only sky-high vantage point. Visitors are Whether you are here on a business trip or greeted by panoramic 360-degree views of Greater Boston and beyond as they enjoy an array of audiovisual exhibits, including on a big family VACAY, we hope this guide Dreams of Freedom: Boston’s Immigration Experience. Dreams serves as a virtual passport through time and is the city’s only educational offering helps you find a WICKED good LOBSTAH devoted to Boston’s rich history of immigration. The Skywalk’s theater screens several compelling video presentations, including Wings Over Boston, a roll or CHOWDAH! spectacular aerial video tour of Boston and Cambridge. Skywalk admission includes an audio tour, available in six languages and synchronized to 25 viewing stations. Hop on the T , walk around the GAHDENS, visit FENWAY PAHK or HAHVUD, and 76. ONSEN Skin Care and Facial Salon 128 Newbury Street, Back Bay shop around NEWBURY Street, the PRU, (857) 317-2986 www.onsenboston.com / Facebook: ONSEN Skin Care and Facial Salon and QUINCY MAHKET. ONSEN Skin Care and Facial Salon offers a variety of facials and waxing services using the ONSEN line of Have a WICKED AWESOME TIME! skin care, as well as the revolutionary LED light therapy. We take a natural and gentle approach to skin care that is very effective with no down time. Come in for relaxing skin rejuvenation. Walk-ins accepted, or call for an appointment. Come in for a complimentary skin evaluation, try products out, and take away samples.

In the tenth century, Japanese women discovered the secret healing power of the onsen (Japanese hot springs) and have been using it since. Our potent mineral- and vitamin-rich formula uses the Micro Water Complex of the onsen. MWC forms the base of every ONSEN skin care formula, reversing moisture depletion, helps balance PH levels, and delivers rejuvenating nutrients to the deepest layers of your skin. Our formulas are free from paraben, mineral oil, and glycol. Animal cruelty-free. Discover the ONSEN secret for yourself.

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