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Refer to story, page 14. 67 SHOPPING PHOTOBY 73 NIGHTLIFE C HRISTOPHER W EIGL 76 DINING on the cover: Enjoy a summery cocktail and some seared ahi tuna, among other delights, on the garden patio at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, located at Old City PANERAI TTAG HEUER CARTIER ALEX SEPKUS BUCCELLAITI HARRY KOTLAR HEREND HERMES MIKIMOTO IPPOLITA Hall along the Freedom Trail. Photo: Jonathan Daisy PENNY PREVILLE ROBERTO COIN MARCO BICEGO IPPOLITA HEREND ___ BOSTONGUIDE.COM 7 The Official Guide to BOSTON www.bostonguide.com July 27–August 9, 2009 Volume 59 • Number 5 Tim Montgomery • PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER Josh B. Wardrop • EDITOR Scott Roberto • ART DIRECTOR Sharon Hudak Miller • PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Jonathan Daisy, Della Huff, Derek Kouyoumjian, Christopher Weigl • CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Kristen Berke, Amelia Mason, Emma Snider • EDITORIAL INTERNS Jacolyn Ann Firestone • VICE PRESIDENT, ADVERTISING Nancy O’Rourke • ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Rita A. 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PANORAMA is a member of the Massachusetts Lodging Association, The Back Bay Association, The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Boston Concierge Association, the Harvard Square Business Association, the Newbury Street League, the South End Business Alliance, the North End Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Crossing Association. a magazine affiliate ___ ___ 8 PANORAMA BOSTONGUIDE.COM 9 HUB BUBby Josh B. Wardrop 4HE SHOPPING 4HE DINING 4HE BEST OF IT ALL &2%% &AMILY &ILMS A Green Way to Tour Boston s 3UMMER 3ATURDAYS THROUGHOUT !UGUST ON 3OUTH 'ARDEN s %NTERTAINMENT STARTS AT 0- &ILMS START AT SUNDOWN isitors to Boston often make their way around the city the old-fashioned way—on foot. VBut for those who want to cover a lot of territory in a short time (and with fewer blisters s &OR MOVIE LISTINGS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE on those tired tootsies), the city is fortunate enough to have a number of top-notch trolley and bus tour providers that cover all the numerous attractions Boston has to offer—from Faneuil Hall to Fenway Park, and everything in between. Recently, one of the city’s most popular tour companies received special kudos from Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino for not only being well-versed on the key events and attrac- tions of Boston’s past and present, but for also being committed to the city’s healthy future. Super Tours—operator of both the amphibious Super Duck Tours and the new Upper Deck Trolley Tours (pictured above)—was recently honored by Menino as the company unveiled a new fleet of “green,” eco-friendly trolleys. Super Tours’ 11 new, taller trolleys run on clean diesel fuel, are equipped with “scrubbers” (devices which help minimize harmful emissions from the vehicles’ engines) and will eventually be converted to use locally produced bio-fuels for their power.The new vehicles, built regionally in Ogunquit, Maine, represent a $2 million investment on the company’s part, and are the latest DESTINATION EXTRAORDINARY example of the Boston tourism industry’s efforts to help keep the city clean and green. “Almost one year ago, the City issued guidelines for environmental standards for tour vehicles,” "ACK"AY\3(/0025\WWWPRUDENTIALCENTERCOM Mayor Menino said at a June press conference. “We welcome this new green fleet to the city, where it will help residents and visitors alike enjoy cleaner air.” Refer to listings, pages 24 & 26. ___ "OSTON $UCK 4OURS \ (ARU \ 6INEYARD 6INES \ 3EPHORA \ ,EGAL 3EA &OODS 10 PANORAMA hubbub (cont. from page 10) A Fine Old Ship (or Two, or Three…) very summer for 27 Eyears, vintage boat enthusiasts from around the country have brought their antique boats to Salem, one of Boston’s oldest maritime communi- ties, for the annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival at Hawthorne Cove Marina. Taking place August 22 & 23, the event allows sailing enthusiasts to swap stories with other collectors, talk shop and show off their fantail launches, schooners and yachts to the public. The parade, a blessing of the for these magnificent festival features boat exhi- fleet and a general ships. Refer to listing, bitions, awards, a nautical atmosphere of appreciation page 59. WK$QQXDO 5 R [ E X U \ I L O P I H V W L Y D O )LOP V& HOHEUDWLQJ3HRSOHRI& RORU-XO\$XJ ZZZUR[EXU\ILOPIHVWLYDORUJ ___ ABOVEPHOTOBY A NN C AMPBELL 12 PANORAMA Go Out to Eat Boston’s best spots for dining al fresco by Josh B. Wardrop tional breakfast BRUNCH favorites like pancakes, waf- DANTE, 40 EDWIN H. LAND fles and omelettes with unique offer- BLVD., CAMBRIDGE, 617-497-4200. ings like vegetarian moussaka, spinach This popular eatery’s prime patio and feta pie, gnocchi, kebabs and more. position overlooking the Charles River is enough to make it a fine choice for a THE ASGARD, 350 MASSACHUSETTS AVE., meal anytime. But brunch is where Dante CAMBRIDGE, 617-577-9100. Located between THE OUTSIDE DISH: Outdoor has really sizzled since the inception of its funky Central Square and MIT, this Irish patios for refreshing open-air dining brunch, diners can cakes eggs Benedict—and is known for its $20 Inferno Brunch. Guests can enjoy pub/restaurant can be packed during the in Boston include those at (left to catch a glimpse of “Make Your Own Bloody Mary” bar. selections from “heaven” (breakfast pas- work week. But for its weekend brunch, the right) Dick’s Last Resort at Quincy Boston’s center of Market, Game On! at Fenway Park, tries), “purgatory” temptations and sinfully Asgard is a refreshing spot to enjoy a variety Scollay Square on Beacon Hill and government at a DRINKS AFTER WORK delicious “hell” entrees. of tasty breakfast and lunch items—including Avila Modern Mediterranean in the rare quiet moment (OR ANYTIME!) Theatre District. a full Irish breakfast (complete with black and take in Boston’s CHARLIE’S BEER GARDEN, 10 ELIOT ST., VLORA, 545 BOYLSTON ST., 617-638-9699. No and white puddings) for fans of the Auld Sod. impressive classic CAMBRIDGE, 617-492-9646. For years, Harvard weekend shopping trip can start without a and modern architecture. The menu is Square denizens in search of cheap and tasty full satisfying meal, and that’s what SCOLLAY SQUARE, 21 BEACON ST., 617-742- packed with upscale takes on brunch food have frequented Charlie’s Kitchen, but it Mediterranean-influenced eatery Vlora 4900. This Beacon Hill eatery is a popular favorites—like citrus buttermilk pancakes wasn’t until last fall that the eatery opened offers, enhancing its full menu of tradi- spot anytime of day or night, but for Sunday with fresh strawberries and cream or crab its delightfully European stonewalled beer ___ ___ 14 PANORAMA ABOVEPHOTOSBY D EREK KOUYOUMJIAN ABOVEPHOTOSBY J O N AT H A N D AISY BOSTONGUIDE.COM 15 garden, a spot where folks of all sorts can antics of the mouthy waitstaff, but they PRE-THEATRE be found sampling any of a rotating selec- come to Faneuil Hall to kick back in the AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN, tion of 16 drafts and 32 bottled beers as open air while they watch the world go by ONE CHARLES ST.SOUTH, 617-267-4810. Located they enjoy the tasty diner-style grub for and admire centuries-old buildings where just around the corner from the main the- which Charlie’s is known. American democracy was born. Since mov- atre drag on Tremont Street, and in direct ing from the Prudential Center to this eyeshot of the Stuart Street Playhouse, pre- BOND, THE LANGHAM HOTEL, 250 FRANKLIN ST., location—complete with large outdoor miere Mediterranean eatery Avila boasts a 617-956-8765.