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12 currently in boston 12 18 24 shopping

30 maps of cambridge & boston 40 62 36 museums FEATURES 40 sightseeing cover story 48 8 Winter Wonderland restaurant guide From skiing and skating to spectator sports, 15 best bets for winter fun, both indoors and out. boston in focus

P ANORAMA’S PICKS 46 CURRENT EVENTS: 12 World on Newbury Street freedom trail of Wheels at the Bayside Expo MUSEUMS: 36 Boston Black Follow the red-brick path Center 14 Dance Across the City exhibit at the Children’s Museum through 16 historic sights at the Wang Theatre 18 Boston SIGHTSEEING: 40 Old Town Wine Festival 22 Festival of Trolley’s Boston Chocolate Tour 59 South African Theatre at the A.R.T. DINING: 48 Boston’s Hot Spots the south end in Cambridge SHOPPING: 24 for Small Plates and Cool Cocktails The Hub’s hip arts and Ralph Lauren’s new Rugby store 49 HIGH 5s: Winter Warmers dining destination

61 the north end A taste of Italy here in The Hub ON THE COVER: Winter fun abounds in the Boston 62 area, including cross country skiing at boston confidential Weston Ski Track along the Charles • The story behind the infamous River, just 15 miles west of the city. Molasses Flood of 1919

Photo courtesy of Fischer Skis. 63 theatre district dining Great eating before or after the show

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6 PANORAMA CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING While we’re talking ski 4destinations, most of those closest to the city are of the cross-country variety.Yes, it’s true you’ll get a better workout than with downhill skiing, but don’t think you won’t also have a lot of fun. Weston Ski Track (200 Park Road, Weston, 781-891- 6575) is a certifiable winter play- ground, offering outdoor activi- ties for the whole family and les- sons for skiers of all ages and lev-

15 Best Bets for Winter Fun by Christine Celli

s temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, New Englanders simply shrug, pile on an extra layer of left: Scott Roberto; above: Thomas Neill clothing and ready themselves for several months of cold weather living. What’s our secret? If you’re SNOW FUN—Enjoy the great outdoors this not used to the frigid temps and the icy piles of white stuff, you may find yourself wondering how A winter with a sleigh ride at Old Sturbridge on earth we survive. Or maybe you’re one of those people who can’t wait to hit the slopes or build a snow- Village (above) or with skating at the Boston Common Frog Pond (left). man. Whether you love winter or hate it, there are dozens of ways to have a great time in the Bay State, both indoors and out—even while you secretly pine for spring. Here are 15 suggestions on how to spend your day. Mountain Ski Area (off of Rte. 140, ICE SKATING To participate in what is and go for a ride. Sled rentals are hard to come Princeton, 978-464-2300), which arguably the quintessential “winter in the by, but you can purchase a simple sled for little boasts as many as 22 trails, night 1city” experience, head to the Frog Pond in money at most area hardware stores or Zoinks skiing and snowboarding lessons. the heart of Boston Common, strap on some in Faneuil Hall (617-227-6266). Once you’ve pro- skates (either your own blades or a rental pair) cured a vehicle, head to the Arnold Arboretum SLEIGH RIDES If you want to and hit the ice while surrounded by the hustle in Jamaica Plain (refer to listing, page 42). With feel like you’ve walked straight and bustle of downtown Boston. Thanks to an some of the highest hills in the city, it’s the per- 6into a Currier and Ives print, enormous refrigeration system, the 16,000- fect place to take the plunge. pay a visit to Old Sturbridge Village square-foot skating surface stays frozen even (one hour west of Boston, Sturbridge, on those rare, unseasonably warm days, so SNOWSHOEING Technically, you can 508-347-3362), which offers a bevy expect a crowd of skaters twirling about no snowshoe anywhere where there’s snow, els. Even the smallest members of the family are of winter activities at the 200-acre village matter what the weather. Other top picks for 3but we can’t promise you won’t feel out of included with The Pulk, a small sled that allows designed to emulate life in a small New England outdoor skating include the hilltop rink at Larz place walking down Newbury Street with what parents to take the little ones along for the ride. town during the years 1790 to 1840. Best of all, Anderson Park in Brookline, situated in the mid- look like tennis rackets strapped to your feet. A you can tour the wintery scene on weekends in a dle of the estate’s landscaped garden and boast- better idea would be to walk the 265 acres of HIT THE SLOPES Northern New England horse-drawn sleigh (free with the cost of admis- ing views of the Boston skyline; and the brand the Arnold Arboretum or travel outside of the may lay claim to the region’s best downhill sion). Is there a better way to travel? new rink at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge city. Most ski areas offer snowshoe rentals and 5skiing, but the Bay State offers some great with its upscale, rinkside refreshment stand. trails, including Northfield Mountain (99 alternatives that require far less travel time. TAKE A POLAR BEAR SWIM Maybe you’re Refer to listings, page 45. Millers Falls Rd., Northfield, 1-800-859-2960), Blue Hills Reservation (Canton, 781-828-5070), insane or perhaps just stir crazy, but you which is less than a two hour drive northwest only about 20 minutes from Boston, offers four 7won’t have to go it alone if you’re hankering SLEDDING One of the easiest ways to of Boston; and Great Brook Ski Touring Center trails and rents equipment, but its slopes are on for a swim in the ocean despite the frigid temper- take advantage of a snowy day is to grab (1018 Lowell St., Carlisle, 978-369-7486), only 25 the tame side for seasoned skiers. For mountain atures. The L Street Brownies are the oldest Polar 2a sled, climb to the top of a nice tall hill miles from downtown. skiing, head a little further west to Wachusett Bear swim club in the country and the regulars go 8 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 9 for a dip in the waters off South Boston every day, shopping malls. The Cambridgeside Galleria CATCH A SHOW IN THE all winter long (L Street Bathhouse, 617-635-5108). (refer to listing, page 28) boasts 110 popular THEATER DISTRICT Good chain stores including Best Buy, Filene’s and J. 12 news: Winter just happens to FAKE A TAN It may be a little too cold Crew. And you get two malls in one in the Back be prime theater-going time.You can’t go out for sunbathing, but you can fake a tan Bay thanks to the indoor footbridge connecting wrong (and may have an easier time 8with a body bronzing treatment from the upscale Shops at the Prudential Center to acquiring tickets) for long-running Bella Sante Day Spa (38 Newbury St., 617-424- the even more upscale shops at Copley Place shows such as Blue Man Group and 9930). For $85, you can transfer your complex- (refer to listings, pages 26 & 27). There you’ll Shear Madness (refer to listings, pages ion from winter white to a healthy summer find everything from high-end department 21 & 23). Other shows that’ll have you glow and avoid those pesky UV rays to boot. stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth shouting “Encore!” include the Tony Avenue, to small shops and designer boutiques. Award-winning Disney’s The Lion King GO INDOOR SHOPPING Shopping can (refer to listing, page 22) as well as be an all-day-long, indoor adventure with CATCH A FLICK Everyone likes to Foreign Aids, a performance piece by the 9help from any one of the Boston area’s claim they have the best way to get legendary South African satirist Pieter- 10 away from it all (Calgon bubble bath Dirk Uys, which is part of the Festival of anyone?). But we think the best way to South African Theatre at Cambridge’s forget the weather is still a day at the American Repertory Theatre (refer to movie theater. Boston boasts several story, page 22). cineplexes screening everything from the latest Hollywood blockbusters (at Loews PERUSE FINE ART Unless Boston Common) to art house flicks we’re talking about a fresh (Cambridge’s Brattle Theatre screens the 13snowfall, winter weather does- best indie flicks of 2004 through n’t do much for the scenery. If it’s dreary January 13). And they say seeing an and gray outside, we suggest heading to IMAX film is like experiencing real one of Boston’s art museums to check out adventure while sitting safely on your the beauty of nature as captured by cen- duff.The Hub boasts two such theaters, turies of artists. The largest area art the Simons IMAX at the New England museum, the Museum of Fine Arts (refer Aquarium and the Mugar Omni Theater to listing, page 37), is currently hosting a top: Scott Roberto; above: Aaron Ansel at the Museum of Science. Refer to list- special exhibit of mid 19th-century fash- ings, pages 15 & 16. ions. Or consider a visit to the Isabella THE GREAT INDOORS—Take a break from the cold weather with dinner and a show in Boston’s Theater District (top), or a pint or two Stewart Gardner Museum (refer to list- in front of the fireplace at James’s Gate (above) in Jamaica Plain. COZY UP BY THE FIRE ing, page 37), which houses a pristine Nothing is nicer in the winter- collection of classic art from Botticelli to pride despite the team’s less-than-stellar spot 11 time than a hearty meal by a Matisse, and boasts a tranquil center courtyard in the standings. (Refer to listings, page 21 for roaring fire, and in Boston you can even with a seasonally changing garden display. full schedule.) have your pick of several different cuisines. For Irish pub fare and a per- ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAMS TAKE A HEATED HISTORY TOUR fectly poured pint of Guinness, look no Spectator sports may seem like a When it’s too cold to walk the further than James’s Gate (5–11 McBride 14leisurely activity, but not in Boston, 15Freedom Trail, tours such as the St., Jamaica Plain, 617-983-2000). At home to some of the most passionate fans in Innovation Odyssey (refer to listing, page 44) Fireplace (1634 Beacon St., Brookline, professional sports. To see what we mean, just allow you to learn about Boston’s past while 617-975-1900), you can nosh on classic visit any area bar January 15 or 16 and join snuggled comfortably in a heated bus. The two- New England grill and barbecue delights Patriots fans in watching their team take a 14–2 hour Innovation Odyssey includes live skits while warming up by the hearth. Or record and a first-round bye into the playoffs. during stops at Harvard and MIT, and relays top: Scott Underhill; above: courtesy of Arnold Arboretum enjoy fine dining in wildly eclectic sur- For live action, head to the FleetCenter humorous historical anecdotes about the people THE GREAT OUTDOORS—Other outdoor activities in the area roundings at the popular Cambridge (Causeway Street), home to pro basketball’s and events that have made Boston the birth- include cross country skiiing at Weston Ski Track (top) and sled- eatery UpStairs on the Square (refer to Celtics. Tickets are relatively easy to come by place of everything from the telephone to mod- ding on the snow-covered hills at Arnold Arboretum (above). listing, page 50). and it’s guaranteed to be thumping with local ern anaesthesia.

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Get Your MOTOR Running by Scott Roberto entlemen (and women), start your engines! Well, maybe not literally. After all, the cars on Gdisplay at the 31st annual World of Wheels at the Bayside Expo Center January 7–9 will, for the most part, be staying put. No matter, though, as that provides the perfect opportunity for the auto enthusiasts in attendance to get a better look at these custom-built beauties—all 350 of them—like the ThunderRoad 1929 Model A Ford pickup truck-turned-hot rod (pictured above). This year’s show features a heavy dose of nostalgia as Bo Hopkins and Candy Clark, two of the hot-rodding teens who starred in George Lucas’ landmark 1973 film American Graffiti, will be on hand to speak to fans and sign autographs. Also making appearances are National Hot Rod Association champ Tony Schumacher, Rosevelt Colvin of the New England Patriots, Courtney Hansen of The Learning Channel’s “Overhaulin’” and a team of BMX stunt riders doing live demonstrations of their high flyin’ skills. Whether you arrive by plane, train or automobile, it doesn’t matter—once you’re there, it’s all about the cars. Refer to listing, page 20.

I Classical Music 12 CLASSICAL Comedy 14 Boston Chamber Music Society, 617-349-0086. Jan 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory of Music, 30 Conventions & Expos 15 Gainsborough St.; Jan 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., Cambridge. Tickets: $17–46. A performance of Mozart, Schuller N Film 15 and Shostakovich featuring guest clarinetist Thomas Hill, violist Marcus Thompson, violinists Ruggero Allifranchini and Irina Galleries 16 Muresanu, pianist Randall Hodgkinson and cellist Ronald Thomas. Kids Corner 17 Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass. Ave., D Live Music 17 617-266-1200. Tickets: $27–95. Renowned throughout the world for its distinctive sound, impressive range and virtuosity, the Boston Nightclubs 19 Symphony Orchestra, led by new music director James Levine, cele- brates its 124th year in a season that brings fresh perspectives to a Special Events 20 well-known repertoire while offering insights into the future of classi- cal music. Jan 6 at 10:30 a.m., Jan 6, 7, 8 & 11 at 8 p.m.—Irish E Sports 21 flutist Sir James Galway joins the BSO in a program of Hindemith, Theater 21 Bolcom and Mozart led by conductor Hans Graf; Jan 9 at 3 p.m. at Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory of Music, 30 Gainsborough Tickets 23 St.—The Boston Symphony Chamber Players perform a program of Bach, Villa-Lobos and Brahms, tickets: $17–30; Jan 13 & 15 at 8 X Transportation 23 p.m., Jan 14 at 1:30 p.m.—BSO music director James Levine leads the orchestra in a program of Sibelius and Babbitt.

12 PANORAMA CURRENTLY Thu & Fri at 8 and 10 p.m.; Sat at 6, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sun at 7 p.m. Philological Assn.; Jan 9—The Boston Bridal Show; beginning Jan DANCE Fever Cover: $5–12. This comedy troupe features sketch comedy, games, 14—American Library Association. by Scott Roberto original music and audience participation. Wed—The Hump; Thu— UnNatural Selection and The Great & Secret Comedy Show; Fri— n dance, its usually best to have a partner. Carol Lombard Live! and TheatreSports; Sat—ImprovBoston Family FILM IAnd so it is with the Wang Center for the Show and ImprovBoston Mainstage; Sun—Sgt. Culpepper’s Performing Arts and the Bank of America Improvisational Jamboree. The Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $8.50; matinees Celebrity Series, who combine their might to Nick’s Comedy Stop, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. Thu at $7.50; seniors & children $5.50. Classic, cutting-edge and world cin- present the toe-tapping Dance Across the 8:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 8:45 p.m. Cover: $10–15. Nick’s is the city’s ema with a different double feature almost every day. Now showing: City event at the Wang Theatre on January 8 longest-running comedy club. Jan 6–8—Kevin Knox, the wild man Jan 3–6—The Lord of the Rings trilogy; Jan 7–13—Some of the of comedy; Jan 13–15—Brad Mastrangelo. Best of 2004 featuring screenings of: Before Sunset, Kill Bill Volumes from 9 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Whether you have a 1 & 2, Vera Drake, Hero and more. partner or not, you can join with dozens of other dance enthusiasts to learn some new moves CONVENTIONS & EXPOS Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, 617-734- 2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: $8.50; and watch demonstrations from members of Bayside Expo & Conference Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., 617- members $5.50; seniors & children $5.50. This independent movie various local and national dance organizations— 474-6000. Jan 7–9: Fri from 5–11 p.m., Sat from 10 a.m.–11 p.m., house screens recent indie films, as well as the classics. Now including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Sun from 10 a.m.–9 p.m.—World of Wheels, tickets: $14, children showing: opening Jan 7—Moog; opening Jan 14—Game Over. Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Mark $5. Refer to story, page 12; beginning Jan 15—Northeast Camping Special events: Jan 10 at 7:30—Holy Water-Gate: Abuse Cover-Up & RV Show, tickets: $8, children $4. In the Catholic Church, a screening of the documentary with director Morris Dance Group and Paul Taylor Dance Mary Healey Conlon and producer Louise Rosen in person; Jan Company—on the Wang and Shubert Theatre Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., 617- 11—Off The Couch presents: The Sea Inside, with members of the stages. Whether you want to tango, tap or 954-2400. Jan 8 & 9 —Big Brothers of Massachusetts Bay; Jan Boston Psychoanalytical Society and Institute leading a lively post- 13—Massachusetts Business Conference Luncheon. film discussion. emulate modern dance styles in classes led by local-boy-made-good Sean Curran (pictured left) Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., 617-954-2000. Jan Loews Boston Common, corner of Tremont and Avery streets, 617- and other professionals, there’s something for 7—M.A.C.C.E. Annual Meeting; Jan 7 & 8—Massachusetts 423-3499 or 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes, complete schedule hoofers and dance lovers of every shape, size Municipal Association; Jan 7–9—Archaeological Institute of AM and ticket prices. This state-of-the-art cineplex is the largest down- and skill level. Refer to listing, page 20. Lois Greenfield

Emmanuel Music, Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury St., 617-536- $12; Jan 5 at 8 p.m.—DJ Hazard, tickets: $12; Jan 6 & 13 at 8:30 3356. Sun at 10 a.m. Admission: free will offering. Conductor Craig p.m.—Frank Santos “The R-Rated Hypnotist,” tickets: $15; Jan 9 at Smith leads the Orchestra and Chorus of Emmanuel Music in the 7 p.m.—Rich Ceisler, tickets: $12; Jan 12 at 8 p.m.—Frank Weekly Bach Cantata. Special event: Jan 9 at 4 p.m.—Vocalist James Santorelli, tickets: $12; Jan 14 & 15 at 8 and 10:15 p.m.—Bob Maddalena joins pianists Judith Gordan and Craig Smith in a program Marley, tickets: $24; Jan 16 at 7 p.m.—Ben Boime, tickets: $12. of works by Robert Schumann, tickets: $28, seniors $23, students $10. The Comedy Studio at the Hong Kong, 1236 Mass. Ave., Harvard Family Musik, Bank of America Celebrity Series, Jordan Hall, 617- Square, Cambridge, 617-661-6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; nightly 482-6661. Jan 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets: $15–25. Daniel Pelzig directs shows begin at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $7–10. A Boston Musica Viva in a family-friendly performance of Camille Saint- place where fresh talent is discovered and headliners experiment. Jan Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, a delightful musical portrait of 13 ani- 4 & 11—Mystery Lounge: Mind-reading, manipulation, and disappear- mals, including a graceful swan, a plodding elephant, and a whole ing doves; Jan 5 & 12—The Tony V Experiment with special guests. aviary of darting birds. A performance of composer Robert Kapilow’s companion piece And Furthermore, They Bite! follows. Dick Doherty’s Comedy Vault, Remington’s Restaurant, 124 Boylston St., 617-482-0110, call for reservations and complete sched- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 1-866-468- ule. Showtimes: Thu–Sat at 9 p.m.; open mic Sun at 9 p.m. Cover: 7619. Tickets: $10–20, children $5. Jan 9 at 1:30 p.m.—The Fitzpatrick $10–25. Located in an actual bank vault downstairs in Remington’s Family Concert featuring soprano Susan von Reichenbach and pianist Eating and Drinking Exchange, this club features Boston’s top comics. John Hargraves; Jan 16 at 1:30 p.m.—Young Artists Showcase. Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. www.improv asylum.com. Showtimes: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m.; Fri at 9 p.m.; Sat at COMEDY 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $15–20, dinner packages available. Every Sat at midnight—The Midnight Show promises to be quick-witted, con- The Comedy Connection, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, troversial and hilarious; Wed–Sat—Lies, 1/2 Truths and the American 617-248-9700. Cover and times may vary. Call for full schedule. Way features a prison duet with Martha Stewart and Saddam Named “The Best Comedy Club in the Country” (USA Today), this Hussein, obnoxious supermarket clerks who only want you to venue has featured national and local stand-up acts such as Wendy “Press OK” and a song about passing the blame around. Liebman, Chris Rock, Rosie O’Donnell and Dave Chappelle. Jan 3 & 10 at 8 p.m.—Amateur Showcase hosted by Kevin Knox, tickets: ImprovBoston, Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St., Cambridge, $12; Jan 4 & 11 at 8 p.m.—Paul Nardizzi & Robbie Printz, tickets: 617-576-1253. www.improvboston.com. Showtimes: Wed at 8 p.m.;

14 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 15 CURRENTLY town movie theater in New England, featuring 4,500 stadium seats International Poster Gallery, 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076. centuries. Special exhibit: Sunlight and Shadow: American and 19 oversized screens spanning 100,000 square feet. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 Impressionism in New England and Abroad. p.m. This internationally recognized fine art poster gallery displays Museum of Fine Arts, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., original vintage posters from the 1890s through the post-World War II 617-267-9300. Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and com- modern masters. KIDS CORNER plete schedule. Tickets: $9; students & seniors $8. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film Program has grown to become one of the nation’s L’Attitude Gallery, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. Tue–Sat 10 Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617-536- finest exhibitors of contemporary international cinema, restored a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun & Mon noon–5 p.m. Features contemporary sculp- 5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing section. The first publicly sup- classics and premieres of American independent films. Now show- ture, crafts and art for the home, garden and commercial environ- ported municipal library in the world hosts many activities and spe- ing: Jan 5—As If Nothing Happened; Jan 7 & 8—Mango Yellow; ments. The gallery also boasts an outdoor sculpture garden. Over 75 cial programs for children, including live performances, storytelling, Jan 7 & 9, 13–16—Our Music, a new film by Jean-Luc Godard. U.S. and international artists are represented in various mediums, interactive computer activities and films. Jan 7 at 10:15 a.m.—Kids including glass, ceramics, wood, stone, mixed media and textiles. Cinema; Jan 14 at 10:15 a.m.—Reading Readiness, with various Mugar Omni Theater, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 or educational activities from arts and crafts to story reading. 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: Nielsen Gallery, 179 Newbury St., 617-266-4835. Tue–Sat 10 $7.50; seniors $5.50; children (3–11) $6.50. Discounted admission a.m.–5:30 p.m. Renowned for its fine collection of contemporary The Children’s Museum, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress St., 617- for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater presents larger-than- paintings, drawings and sculptures. Special exhibit: Jake Berthot, 426-8855. Refer to listing in Museums. Daily organized activities in life images on a domed screen five stories high. Now showing: Survey Exhibition: 1968–Present. the Art Studio, Play Space and KidStage such as music and move- Forces of Nature; Roar: Lions of the Kalahari; Extreme. ment, finger puppet making and kitchen science. Special events: Jan Pepper Gallery, 38 Newbury St., 617-236-4495. Tue–Fri 10 3–6 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.—Cultural Celebration: A Season of Light; Simons IMAX Theater, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 1- a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Committed to presenting con- Jan 7 & 14 from 3–5 p.m., Jan 8 & 9 and 15 & 16 from 2–4 866-815-4629. Open Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 temporary representational and abstract work by living artists, the p.m.—Zoom Zone, activities inspired by and developed in creation a.m.–9:45 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: gallery rotates its exhibitions every five weeks to represent different with the popular PBS TV show; Jan 15 at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 and $8.95; seniors & children (3–11) $6.95. This recent addition to the members of the artistic community, both established and upcoming. 2:30 p.m.—Critter Day with rainforest reptiles. New England Aquarium is the first large-format theater in Boston to Special exhibit beginning Jan 6—Peter Smuts, All Fun and Games. have 3D viewing capability. Now showing: Sharks; Aliens of the Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. Refer to Deep; Into the Deep. Photographic Resource Center, Boston University, 832 Common- listing in Museums. The fine arts are not just for adults. Special activ- wealth Ave., 617-353-0700. Tue, Wed, Fri from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ities: Mon–Fri at 3:30 p.m.—Children’s Room, free gallery and work- from 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat & Sun from noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3. shop program for children ages 6 to 12, offering active exploration of GALLERIES PRC exhibitions and educational programs are guided by a philo- the MFA’s collection through art projects, drama, poetry and music; Tue sophical inquiry into the intersection of photography with other aes- & Wed at 3:30 p.m.—Books Bring Art Alive, explores the MFA collec- Barbara Krakow Gallery, 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490. thetic, professional and critical discourses. Special exhibit: tions using picture books, gallery activities, and adult/child art projects. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts Contemporary Vernacular, a group show featuring contemporary top contemporary artists from around the world, showcasing responses to vernacular, or everyday photography, including family, Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline, 617-731- work that focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. Special found, anonymous and domestic imagery and themes. Artists include 6400. The first puppetry center in New England presents the magical exhibit: Sets, featuring Tara Donovan, Carroll Dunham, Donald Yolanda del Amo, Louise Bourque, Nancy Dudley, Susan E. Evans, world of puppet theater to a broad community, enlightening audi- Judd, William Kentridge, Sol LeWitt, Brice Marden, Sarah Morris, Joseph Heidecker, Priya Kambli and David Prifti. ences of all ages. Tickets: $8.50. Jan 5 & 6 at 10:30 a.m.—To be Stage Julian Opie, Robert Ryman, Fred Sandback, Richard Tuttle and announced; Jan 8 & 9 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Father Goose Tales; Jan 12 Terry Winters. Pucker Gallery, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat 10 & 13 at 10:30 a.m.—Three Wishes and Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing; a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Featuring works by Israeli, American Jan 15 & 16 at 1 and 3 p.m.—Peter Rabbit and other stories. Bromfield Art Gallery, 27 Thayer St., 617-451-305. Wed–Sat and internationally known contemporary artists. Named by the Spotlight noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by Boston Phoenix as one of the best art galleries in the city: “You can YOUR GUIDE TO NEW ENGLAND THEATRE members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are make a case for the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though LIVE MUSIC selected by current members. Special exhibit beginning Jan 5— it’s really more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special exhibits: Natalie Loveless, (Co)Operation and Christopher Gardner, Lobbies. through Jan 5—Mallory Lake: Mystery and Light; beginning Jan Avalon, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. This popular nightclub 8—Phil Rogers: From Past to Future. hosts rock and pop music acts prior to evening dance nights with Gallery NAGA, 67 Newbury St., 617-267-9060. Tue–Sat 10 DJs. Jan 14 at 7 p.m.—Scissor Sisters, tickets: $17.25–20.25. HEELOCK AMILY HEATRE a.m.–5:30 p.m. Gallery NAGA specializes in studio furniture and Robert Klein Gallery, 38 Newbury St., 617-267-7997. Mon–Fri 11 W F T paintings by New England artists, and also exhibits works by con- a.m.–5 p.m. Devoted to fine art photography from the 19th century Axis, 13 Landsdowne St., 617-262-2437. This popular nightclub RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S BELOVED MUSICAL temporary photographers, printmakers and sculptors. Special through the present day, the gallery has featured works by such hosts rock and pop musical acts prior to evening dance nights with The Sound of Music exhibit beginning Jan 7—The eclectic eye of Meredyth Hyatt well-known artists as Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus and Sebastiao DJs. Jan 4 at 7 p.m.—Rise Against with The Explosion, A Wilhelm Moses selects painting, glass, clay and more. Salgado. Special exhibit: beginning Jan 6—Beth Yarnelle Edwards. Scream and Most Precious Blood, tickets: $12; Jan 8 at 7 p.m.—Me FEBRUARY 4–27, 2005 First and the Gimme Gimmes with Fat Mike (NOFX), Spike (Swingin’ 617-879-2300 • www.wheelock.edu/wft Childs Gallery, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri 9 Society of Arts and Crafts, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. Utters), Joey Cape and Dave Raun (Lagwagon) and Brian Baker (Bad Located in the historic Fenway neighborhood a.m.–6 p.m.; Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-running of the Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest non-profit Religion), tickets: $15. commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has one of the largest crafts organization in the country (more than 100 years old) special- inventories of oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints and sculp- izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, glass Bob the Chef’s Restaurant and Jazz Cafe, 604 Columbus Ave., ture in the United States. Special exhibits: through Jan 7—Boston and ceramics range from cutting edge to traditional and from func- 617-536-6204. Cover varies. Call for complete performance sched- SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION. Scenes; Les Petits Tableaux; We Like It So Much: Prints. tional to sculptural. ule. Casual dining and live entertainment. Enjoy soul and jazz from local performers Thu–Sat at 7 or 7:30 p.m. Kick back with a leisurely TO ADVERTISE, CALL JESSICA BARRY Howard Yezerski Gallery, 14 Newbury St., 3rd Floor, 617-262- Vose Galleries, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. Mon–Fri 8:30 jazz brunch Sun 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. AT 617-423-3400 0550. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Features contemporary art, a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Established in 1841, Vose including photography, sculpture and prints. Special exhibit begin- Galleries—the oldest family-owned art gallery in the United States— Club Passim, 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. Call for full ning Jan 7—Paul Shambroom: Meetings. specializes in American artists from the 18th, 19th and early 20th schedule. Tickets: $12–14. This intimate coffeehouse in Harvard

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CURRENTLY 7—The Constantines and Oakley Hall; Jan 8—Roxie and The The Alley, One Boylston Place, 617-351-7000. Thu–Sat 10 p.m.–2 WINING and Dining Spaceshots; Jan 13—Pilot To Gunner, The Milwaukees and Hero a.m. Cover: $5–10. Located in the famous Boylston Street alleyway, by Scott Roberto Pattern; Jan 16—Chezwick and The Fun. this one-stop nightspot includes the Big Easy Bar, Sugar Shack and Sweetwater Cafe. Party Mardi Gras-style on Boston’s version of idn’t get enough food and drink during the Wally’s Cafe, 427 Massachusetts Ave., 617-424-1408. Mon–Sat from Bourbon Street. Dholidays? If not, then we’ve got an event for 9 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun from noon–2 a.m. Bands play at 9 p.m. No cover. you: the 16th annual Boston Wine Festival at Wally’s was established in 1947 by Joseph L. Walcot, the first African- Boston Billiard Club, 126 Brookline Ave., 617-536-POOL. Ranked American to own a nightclub in Boston. It played a large part in the Number One Billiard Club in the country by Billiards Digest, this the Boston Harbor Hotel on picturesque Rowes growth of jazz music in this country and continues to host live jazz daily. nightspot is perfect for pool aficionados and novices alike. Mon—free Wharf. This three-month-long celebration of the lessons; Wed—Ladies’ Night: each lady gets 25 percent off table grape begins January 7 at 7 p.m. with the time. Four ladies per table play for free; Sun–Thu—League Night. NIGHTCLUBS Grand Opening Reception, offering a grand Boston Rocks Nightclub, 245 Quincy Market (near Faneuil Hall), dinner buffet and a preview of the more than 50 Aria, 246 Tremont St., 617-338-7080. Tue–Sun 11 p.m.–2 a.m. 617-726-1110. Thu–Sat 9 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. 21+. Where international wines to be highlighted during the Cover: $5–15. Call for age restrictions. Located in the basement of Boston comes to rock. Fri—6one7 presents The Loft with R & B and the Wilbur Theatre, this nightspot features a chic decor with plush hip-hop music; Sat—Shotgun Saturdays with VJ Johnnie Walker festivities. The festival itself consists of a wide red couches and dance music—from International to House. Dress Black spinning Top 40. No hats allowed. variety of dinners, tastings and lectures by vint- to impress. ners and wine experts from around the globe. Club Cafe, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Thu–Sat 9 p.m.– It all begins with the popular Battle of the Avalon, 15 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. Thu–Sun 10 p.m.–2 2 a.m. No cover. In the back of the 209 restaurant, you’ll find the a.m. Cover: $10–20. 19+ on Thu & Fri; 21+ on Sat & Sun. One of Moonshine and Satellite lounges, voted “Best of Boston” by Cabernets January 10, 11, 12 & 14 at 7 p.m. Boston’s premier nightclubs featuring Euro and Top 40 dance nights. Boston magazine and The Improper Bostonian for best gay and Vino aficionados gather to sample 2001 vin- It’s also the city’s largest club venue for live music acts. Thu—Hip- lesbian nightspot. tages, accompanied by the cuisine of wine-and- hop night; Fri—renowned DJs from around the world at “Avaland”; Sat—Total Request with DJ Tim Collins; Sun—Gay Night. Jillian’s Boston, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway Park), 617-437- food pairing expert, chef Daniel Bruce. Future 0300. www.jilliansboston.com. Open daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. One of dinners highlight everything from Australian shi- Axis, 13 Lansdowne St., 617-262-2437. Mon & Thu–Sun 10 p.m.–2 Boston’s largest entertainment complexes, this fun and diverse club raz to Tuscan reds, but sign up early—tickets to a.m. Cover: $5–20, 19+. Mon—“Static,” gay night; Thu—“Spend” (no attracts over a million people a year. Features 50 pool tables, 200 many events disappear quicker than merlot at cover); Fri—“Avaland,” hip-hop; Sat—“Lushlife,” alternative party hits. high-tech games, blackjack for fun, six full bars, Lucky Strike Lanes an open bar. Refer to listing, page 20.

Square was a starting place for legendary folk icons such as Joan es. Wed—Blackout Bar with DJ Mark V and guests spinning the Baez and Bob Dylan. Jan 3 at 8 p.m.—Veggie Planet presents: Lean underground side of rock with a nod to classics. To Your Left: Political Comedy and Performance with Peter Dutton and friends, tickets: $8; Jan 7 at 7 p.m.—BCMFest with The Hanneke Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562-8800. Call Cassel Band, Boston Celtic Singers in the Round (Kyte MacKillop, for complete schedule. Intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is Bridget Fitzgerald, Michael O’Leary and Caera Aislingeach) and Noel one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless otherwise Scott and Chris McGrath, tickets: $15; Jan 8 at 7 and 10 p.m.— noted. Jan 8 at 9 p.m.—Vibewise with III Kings, Project Move and Odetta and Eric Bibb, tickets: $25; Jan 15 at 8 p.m.—Jim Weider, The Well, tickets: $10; Jan 9 at 6 p.m.—Hot Stove, Cool Music, a tickets: $17; Jan 16 at 7:30 p.m.—Paddy Keenan and Patsy O’Brien, benefit for the Jimmy Fund featuring Kay Hanley, Bill Janovitz and tickets: $16. Crown Victoria, Peter Gammons and the Hot Stove All-Stars, Theo Epstein, Bronson Arroyo, Lenny DiNardo, The Gentlemen, Majorette, Dick’s Last Resort, 55 Huntington Ave., 617-267-8080, www.dick- plus more to be announced, tickets: $35; Jan 14 at 9 p.m.—Bob slastresort.com. No cover. Call for complete performance schedule. Mould, tickets: $15. Live music daily from classic rock acts and cover bands, 74 kinds of beer and dining options that include buckets of ribs, shrimp, lobster, Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617-625-4088. crab cakes, chicken and crab legs. Jan 7 at 8 p.m.—Paris Combo, tickets: $24.50.

The Middle East, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617-864-EAST. Doors Scullers Jazz Club, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Call for Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 and 10 p.m.; complete schedule. Cover: $8–20. Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Sun at 7 and 9 p.m. unless otherwise the Corner, this entertainment club showcases the best alternative and noted. Tickets: $15–65. Combination tickets include dinner and indie rock bands in town. Jan 7—Throe, Plan B, Lost Cause and My show. Jan 6—Roberta Gambarini, tickets: $20, $58 with dinner; Jan Little Radio; Jan 8—Marie’s Children, Common Thrill and Mike Previti; 7 & 8—Roy Hargrove, tickets: $26, $64 with dinner; Jan 11—Pete Jan 13—Rubikon, Stoic, Drinkfist and Haloburn; Jan 14—Kool G Belasco, tickets: $20, $58 with dinner; Jan 13—Wannetta Jackson Rap, OVM, Savin Ill, E3, Radix and Latia La Rock; Jan 15—The and Friends, tickets: $14, $52 with dinner; Jan 14 & 15—The Soundtrack of Our Lives with special guests Inouk. George Coleman Quartet, tickets: $18, $56 with dinner.

Paradise Lounge, 969 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562-8814. Call T.T. the Bear’s Place, 10 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617-492-BEAR. for complete schedule. The lounge is a vibrant bar and restaurant Shows start at 8:30 p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–14. dedicated to the arts with a passion for music and all it encompass- Jan 3—Mark Donovan, Kevin Griffin and other acoustic acts; Jan

18 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 19 CURRENTLY on the third floor and full-service dining and late-night dancing at schedule or visit www.bostonwinefestival.net. Jan 7—Grand Bo Hopkins and Candy Clark from American Graffiti. Refer to story, Dressed Up! Wigged Out!, Blackbird Productions, Playwrights’ Tequila Rain on the first floor. Proper dress required. Opening Reception, a tasting of more than 50 wines from around page 12. Theatre at Boston University, 949 Commonwealth Ave., 617-358- the world paired with a buffet prepared by chef Daniel Bruce, tick- PLAY. Performances Jan 5–17: Mon & Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 ManRay, 21 Brookline St., Cambridge, 617-864-0400. Wed–Sat 10 ets: $100; Jan 10–14—The Battle of the Cabernets, panelists lead p.m., Sat at 3 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25, seniors and p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. 19+. Home of New England’s under- you through a blind tasting of some of the greatest cabernet sauvi- SPORTS students $20. Written and performed by local actresses Leslie Dillen ground/alternative scene. Wed—“Crypt/Mekanism,” industrial elec- gnons paired with a four-course dinner, tickets: $210. Refer to and Paula Plum and directed by the A.R.T.’s Karen MacDonald, this tronic; Thu—“Campus,” boy-pop and high-energy house; Fri— story, page 18. The Boston Celtics National Basketball Association play follows two wacky women shaking it up as they journey “Fetish Friday,” goth/industrial fetish; Sat—“Transmission,” retro new FleetCenter, Causeway St., 617-523-3030 or 617-931-2000. through motherhood, sex and death. wave. Creative attire encouraged. 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Culinary Program, Fairmont Jan 3 at 7 p.m. vs. New Orleans Hornets Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., 617-267-4430. Begins Jan 15. Jan 5 at 7 p.m. vs. Golden State Warriors Foreign Aids, American Repertory Theatre, Zero Arrow Theatre, Milky Way Lounge & Lanes, 405 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 617- Classes take place from 1–3 p.m. and are $50 per person. Jan Jan 7 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Detroit Pistons Zero Arrow St., Cambridge, 617-547-8300. Performances begin 524-3740. Open daily 6 p.m.–1 a.m. The Milky Way is a laid-back 15—Kerry Downey Romaniello, executive chef at Westport Rivers Jan 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Orlando Magic Jan 5: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 but stylish club and bowling alley with a mix of nightly entertainment. Winery and author of Out of the Earth. Jan 14 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Atlanta Hawks p.m. Tickets: $35–45. Foreign Aids is a performance piece by Pieter- DJ nights feature everything from reggae and salsa to house, but the Dirk Uys that shatters the deadly official silence that still hangs over Milky Way also keeps it real with local bands. Tue—Rev. Pete’s Dance Across the City Day, Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., New England Patriots National Football League the South African AIDS crisis. A fabulously funny performer/satirist, Rockstar Karaoke; Sat—Mango’s Latin Dance, free salsa lessons. 617-532-1263. www.danceacrossthecity.org. Jan 8 from 9 a.m.– Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 1-800-543-1776. Uys’s many incarnations include Nelson Mandela, P.W. Botha, and 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Dance Across The City is an Call for playoff schedule and ticket information. his most outrageous creation—the glamorous Evita Bezuidenhout, The Modern, 36 Lansdowne St., 617-536-2100. Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat educational collaboration between Bank of America Celebrity “the most famous white woman in South Africa.” 10:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Cover varies. Located behind Fenway Park, this chic Series and The Wang Center for the Performing Arts that showcas- lounge offers a laid-back alternative to the dance clubs that fill most es dance in the Boston community as a vital and enriching THEATER The Glass Menagerie, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., of the street. DJs perform nightly, specializing in international music. experience through a series of creative and interactive events— 617-437-7172. Performances begin Jan 7: Wed & Thu at 7:30 from belly dancing to ballet and Latin to break dancing. Refer to Blue Man Group, Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617-931- p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 3 p.m., Jan 12 at Phoenix Landing, 512 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-576- story, page 14. 2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Wed & Thu at 8 p.m., Fri at 7 2 p.m. Tickets: $19–41. This classic Tennessee Williams play por- 6260. Bar: open daily 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Club: open daily 10 p.m.–2 and 10 p.m., Sat at 4, 7 and 10 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m.Tickets: trays the Wingfield family’s struggle to survive in 1939 St. Louis. a.m. Cover: up to $5. 19+ on Tue, Wed, Thu & Sun; 21+ on other nights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Celebration, 617-635- $43–53. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three While family matriarch Amanda clings to her dignity, son Tom This “alternative Irish bar” turns into a dance club every night. Mon— 3911. Jan 16 at 7 p.m. at Symphony Hall, Jan 17 from noon– muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art reluctantly serves as breadwinner and frail sister Laura retreats “Makka Mondays,” reggae, hip-hop and rap; Tue—“Deep Tones,” 2 p.m. at Faneuil Hall. Free ticketed events. Boston Mayor Thomas and modern technology through wry commentary and bemusing from the world, seeking comfort in her collection of little glass acid-jazz; Wed—Deep house, trance and techno; Thu—“Elements,” M. Menino and Target host a public celebration of the life of antics. The show was recently updated to include new performance animals. Will the arrival of a “gentleman caller” bring hope, or drum ’n’ bass fusion; Fri—“Shake What Your Momma Gave You,” hip- Martin Luther King, Jr., with concerts, breakfasts and other special pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. shatter their fragile home? hop, Top 40 and disco; Sat—“Boom Boom Room,” ’70s and ’80s disco, events scheduled to take place around the city. A concert titled new-wave and one-hit wonders; Sun—“Bump,” deep house music. MLK: A Gift of Song features Broadway singer Jennifer Holliday and the National Speakers program at Faneuil Hall will showcase The Rack, 24 Clinton St., 617-725-1051. Open daily, 11:30 a.m.– Anita Hill. 2 a.m. No cover. This upscale billiards club, restaurant and bar is known for attracting celebrities, as well as Boston’s young profes- Laurie Anderson, Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College, sional crowd. Live music every night except Saturday; DJs nightly 219 Tremont St., 617-876-4275. Jan 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: from 10 p.m.–2 a.m. $30–40. One of the world’s premier performance artists, Laurie Anderson has intrigued, entertained and challenged audiences for The Roxy, 279 Tremont St., 617-338-7699. Thu–Sat 10 p.m.–2 two decades. Traditionally known for her thought-provoking and a.m. Cover: $10–15. Thu—“The Latin Quarter”; Fri—R&B, hip-hop technology-driven performance pieces, Anderson takes a more and reggae; Sat—High-energy house, techno and dance music. introspective and organic approach in her newest spoken-word piece entitled The End of the Moon. As NASA’s first artist-in-resi- Sophia’s, 1270 Boylston St., 617-351-7001. Cover varies. A roman- dence, Anderson draws on her recent research and travels. Part tic, upbeat favorite of those who like to salsa. Whether it’s on the out- travelogue, part personal theory, history and dream The End of the door upper deck or in the exposed-brick interior, guests keep movin’ Moon looks at the relationships between war, aesthetics, spirituality to Latin beats and live music. Wed–Sat—salsa lessons; Wed— and consumerism. Anecdotal, wide ranging and epic, this original “SalsaBoston.com”; Fri—“Sangria and Salsa”; Sat—DJ Edwin Matos. work also features her new music for violin and electronics.

Venu, 100 Warrenton St., 617-338-8061. Thu–Sun 11 p.m.–2 a.m. Stand Up and Sing Harp Lady, Jimmy Tingle’s Off-Broadway, Cover varies. You’ll find a highly fashionable Euro crowd at this 255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville, 617-591-1616. Theater District club. DJs nightly. www.jtoffbroadway.com. Jan 6–8 and 13–15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $18. Deborah Henson-Conant performs her new one- Whiskey Park, Boston Park Plaza Hotel, 64 Arlington St., 617-542- woman show combining comedy, pop culture references and 1482. Rande Gerber, husband to Cindy Crawford, opened the latest music played on an electric harp. installment of his Whiskey franchise, a posh addition to the Boston night scene. The 3,500 square-foot space contains two separate World of Wheels, Bayside Expo & Conference Center, 200 bars—one more intimate, and the other a lively lounge. Mount Vernon St., 617-474-6000. Jan 7–9: Fri from 5–11 p.m., Sat from 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun from 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Tickets: $14, children $5. The show boasts 350 custom vehicles created or SPECIAL EVENTS restored by local auto enthusiasts—ranging from hot rods to antiques. Other attractions include BMX extreme team high action Boston Wine Festival, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Wharf, 1- bike demonstrations, an auto memorabilia show, model car contest 888-660-WINE. Begins Jan 10. Call for ticket prices and full event and appearances by sports and entertainment celebrities including

20 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 21 CURRENTLY madness and a heroic refusal to be silenced. Wright adapted his Out of AFRICA play for the 2000 Academy Award-nominated film. by Christopher Wallenberg The Ritalin Readings: A Festival of Ten Minute Plays, The decade after the end of apartheid, the Theatre Cooperative, 277 Broadway, Somerville, 617-625-1300. AAmerican Repertory Theatre’s South African Performances: Jan 7 & 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. The Theatre Festival explores that country’s struggle to rec- Cooperative continues its support of emerging New England play- wrights with its sixth-annual showcase of 10-minute plays. oncile its dark past while probing the major chal- lenges faced by its diverse society through the- The Rivals, Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre, ater, film, panel discussions and readings. At the 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-0800. Performances begin Jan 7: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 2 and 7 ART’s Loeb Drama Center is Pamela Gien’s one- p.m. Tickets: $14–69. Richard Sheridan perfected romantic comedy woman tour-de-force The Syringa Tree (through in this 18th century classic. The affluent Captain Jack Absolute dis- January 16), a deeply personal memory play guises himself as a poor naval officer in order to woo the idealistic Lydia Languish, to whom wealth means nothing. Misconstrued cir- about growing up under apartheid and the abiding cumstances and misconceptions of love set the stage for a hilarious love shared between two families—one black and satire of romantic sentimentalism and sophisticated pretensions, one white. Inaugurating the ART’s new second starring legendary theatre actress Mary Louise Wilson as the unfor- stage at Zero Arrow Street beginning January 5 gettable Mrs. Malaprop. is Foreign Aids, Pieter Dirk-Uys’ Obie Award- Shear Madness, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., 617- winning performance cabaret that shatters the 426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6:30 and 9:30 deadly silence still hanging over the South African p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $34–50. Boston’s hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at catching the killer. AIDS crisis. The fabulously wicked satirist (pic. left) Become an armchair sleuth in the longest-running non-musical play is a brand name icon in his homeland, but virtually in U.S. history. unknown in the States. Also as part of the festival, the Harvard Film Archive screens a series of films The Syringa Tree, Festival of South African Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, January 14–19. Refer to listings, pages 21 & 23. 617-547-8300. Performances: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $36–72. The Syringa Tree, a one-woman show written and performed by Pamela The Last Little Porn Shop in Manhattan, T&A Theatre parable, bold vision, enhanced by Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar- Gien in which she inhabits 28 characters to tell the story of an inter- Company, Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont winning score. racial family, is the first in a series of three plays to be staged by the CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS St., 617-933-8600. Performances begin Jan 6: Thu–Sat at 8 p.m., A.R.T., 10 years after the fall of apartheid, to celebrate the vigor and CHANG’S LETTUCE WRAPS Sun at 7 p.m., Jan 15 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $19.50. It’s Menopause the Musical, Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson diversity of South African-inspired theatre. 1998 and New York City is in the middle of Mayor Rudolph Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 1-800-447-7400. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 Giving salad an Giuliani’s war on porn shops. Only one store remains, but it’s next p.m., Sat at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun at 2 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $42.50. The Tempest, Boston Theatre Works, Cyclorama Building, Boston inferiority complex on the hit list and time is running out. The owners must come up This hilarious celebration of women and “the change” starts with Center for the Arts, 239 Tremont St., 617-728-4321. Performances with a clever plan to stay afloat or perish. Can they succeed and four ladies at a Bloomingdale’s lingerie sale who bond over their begin Jan 13: Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sun at 7 p.m. Tickets: since 1993. become the last little porn shop in Manhattan? menopausal ailments—memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night $24–30. Director Jason Slavick warms the winter spirit with sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more. The joyful musi- Shakespeare’s classic comedy about Prospero, a Duke banished to Leo Tolstoy’s The Kreutzer Sonata, Merrimack Repertory cal parodies 28 classic Baby Boomer songs. an abandoned island by his power-hungry brother. When he seizes Theatre, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, 978-454-3926. opportunity for retribution with a mystical storm that shipwrecks his Performances: Thu & Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 8:30 p.m., Sun at 2 and 7 The New Play Series, The Theatre Cooperative, 277 Broadway, brother and other nobles on the island, Prospero learns that he must p.m. Tickets: $43, seniors $39, students $16. From the pen of one Somerville, 617-625-1300. Performances Jan 14 & 15 at 8 p.m. surrender his power to regain his soul. of Russia’s greatest authors comes a penetrating look into the Tickets: $10. This series presents three original one-act plays by mind of a married man. Starring and adapted by Larry Pine, this New England playwrights, including work by Frank A. Shefton one-man tour-de-force creates a darkly funny, mesmerizing per- and David Valdes Greenwood’s The Widow of Abraham, over TICKETS formance that floats on a musical landscape, as a man consumed three weekends. with obsession and jealousy reveals his deadly secret, leading the Bostix, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617-723-5181. audience on an extraordinary theatrical journey. Quills, New Repertory Theatre, 54 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands, Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall closed Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 Reservations Accepted 617-928-9834. Performances begin Jan 5: Wed at 7 p.m., Thu & p.m. Information and tickets, including half-price seats on day of event, The Lion King, The Opera House, 539 Washington St., 617-931- Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 4:30 and 8:30 p.m., Sun at 3 and 7:30 p.m. for the best performing arts around Boston. Subject to availability. 2787. Performances: Tue–Thu at 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 Tickets: $28–48. Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning writer and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $27.50–132.50. Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife) examines the nature and price of Christening the newly restored, historic Opera House, Disney’s freedom through the final days of the Marquis de Sade (played by TRANSPORTATION blockbuster show based on the hit animated film won seven 1998 stage and screen star Austin Pendleton) as he is imprisoned in In the Theatre District Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Director for avant- France’s Charenton Asylum at the turn of the 18th century. In defi- Boston Town Car, 617-782-4000. Downtown to Logan: $20; Back 8 Park Plaza • 617-573-0821 garde filmmaker Julie Taymor. Marvel at the breathtaking puppet- ance of the increasingly punitive censorship that deprives him of Bay to Logan: $25. Lincoln Town Car executive sedans available at rea- (at the Transportation Building) like costumes and bold, vibrant colors as the animals of the quill, ink and even clothes, he writes with anything and everything sonable rates. Professional, courteous drivers for tours, airport, getting pfchangs.com Serengeti plains are vividly brought to life through Taymor’s incom- available to him in his cell with an obsession that swings between around town and long distance runs. All major credit cards accepted.

22 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 23 SHOPPING goods companies, Cartier is a symbol of prestige, glamour, innovation . . . Just a and quality. This premier jeweler offers a dazzling display of dia- Heartbeat monds, jewelry and accessories, including timepieces, silver, crystal, away! perfume, designer pens and leather accessories.

Chanel Boutique, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel products, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances.

Ermenegildo Zegna, 39 Newbury St., 617-424-9300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Originally a small, family-run textile business transformed into a world leader in elegant men’s clothing, this Italian design house has focused passionately on quality since its

Elizabeth Bridleman founding in 1910. Today, Zegna is a fourth-generation, family-run enterprise that boasts a tradition of designing and producing the PREP Schooling by Christopher Wallenberg finest in menswear by utilizing exclusive fabric designs. Zegna is also known for its vast, first-rate necktie selection. ou take the good with the bad when you live in the biggest college town in America. Among Ythe bad—inebriated undergrads singing their way across Boston Common, rowdy keg par- John Fluevog, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat 11 ties spilling onto Comm Ave., and midriff-baring co-eds at Starbuck’s chattering about the hot a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer features guy in their English class. The good? Well, try the launch of Ralph Lauren’s new Rugby store at shoes created by the maverick designer. His highly original creations range from mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his At The Corner Mall you have the 342 Newbury Street (617-247-2801), catering to the Hub’s collegiate set and hoping to capital- tried-and-true “Angels,” placing him on the cutting edge of footwear best of Boston with boutiques and ize on the comeback of all things preppy. The first store of its kind in the world offers an exclu- design for both men and women. The Newbury Street locale is the an international food court offering something for every palate! sive line of apparel under Lauren’s Rugby label, with classic garments tailored to a younger, only place in Boston to find a wide range of his styles. At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets edgier customer and at lower prices than traditional Polo gear. The store features everything John Lewis, Inc., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 11 from cashmere blend cable-knit sweaters and corduroy pants emblazoned with little skulls and a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of imaginative crossbones to candy-colored, low-rise skirts and jeans. Who knew preppy could also be chic? design in Boston’s Back Bay for more than 30 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, he makes the jewelry in his own workshop and signs it with the unique John Lewis trademark. His various shopping areas and provide a taste of Newbury Street 24 aim is “to make jewelry at a reasonable price, of excellent workman- I what they offer. ship and uncommon beauty.” Jewelry designed by John Lewis is Back Bay/Boylston Street 26 creative, professional and impressive—a statement of good taste N and a constant delight to the wearer. Charles Street 27 NEWBURY STREET D Downtown Crossing 27 A Knit and Needlepoint Store by Mary Jo Cole, 11 Newbury St. One of the most popular shopping areas in the city, (between Arlington and Berkeley streets), 617-536-9338; fax 617-536- Offering a Creative Menu Faneuil Hall Marketplace 28 Newbury Street is the home of exclusive designer bou- 9333. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun by chance. The fine art of hand- E Specializing in Fresh Cambridge/Harvard Square 28 tiques and high-end fashion shops, numerous art gal- painted needlepoint and gorgeous knitting yarns are showcased here. leries, interesting restaurants and cafes, beauty salons Individual instruction is available at a moment’s notice from the knowl- Seafood and Homemade X Arts & Antiques 29 and spas, and unusual gift and jewelry shops. edgeable staff and there is never a charge for lessons when the project Pasta. Visit the Hyatt is purchased here. Whatever your particular interest, Mary Jo Cole has a Harborside and Relax in Boston is a shopper’s paradise. You’ll Akris, 16 Newbury St., 617-536-6225. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. broad selection of patterns and materials from which to choose. Also Our Unique Atmosphere, Founded in Switzerland in 1922 by the Kriemler family, this design offering fine finishing. Visit the website at www.needlepoint-boston.com. Enjoy the Spectacular View discover stores ranging from heavy- house is the only true couture house outside of Paris and Milan that of the Boston Skyline and weights like Filene’s, Macy’s, Saks Fifth has distinguished itself for its creative, elegant and modern fashions. Louis Boston, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Taste What Boston Is Avenue and Giorgio Armani to unique, Its designer collection for women is comprised of elegant, understated Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 7 p.m. Housed in a historic Back suits, coats, dresses and a selection of evening wear. Bay building that was once the New England Museum of Natural History, Talking About. closet-sized boutiques. Whether your this Boston institution is one of the most unique and influential clothing tastes run to exclusive designer creations Allen-Edmonds, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Sat 9:30 stores in the world. It has maintained its cutting-edge allure by offering or the casual, country look, handmade a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in luxurious style with Allen- upscale men’s fashions by a range of up-and-coming designers, as well Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, capped toes and slip-on kilties and as women’s fashions, bed and bath items, and home accessories. furniture or the latest electronic gadgetry, Hyatt Harborside tassles. This world-class men’s footwear retailer, famous for its 212-step 101 Harborside Drive antique jewelry or superbly crafted construction process, features shoes made of top-quality leather and all- MaxMara, 69 Newbury St., 617-267-9775. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Boston, MA 02128 leather goods, there’s a store to fulfill natural materials. Available in 164 different size and width combinations. Sun noon–6 p.m. Founded in 1951 and with more than 1,000 stores (617) 568-6060 every shopper’s dream. The best way to worldwide, MaxMara is Italy’s largest women’s ready-to-wear manu- www.boston.hyatt.com Cartier, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. facturer. Its hallmarks are luxurious fabrics, stylish silhouettes and hand [email protected] grasp the city’s diversity is simply to If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is timeless. With more detailing. MaxMara embodies the principles of truly great Italian fash- explore. The following pages describe the than 150 years of experience as one of the world’s leading luxury ion—classic design and excellent quality.

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S HOPPING Newbury Comics, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Mon–Thu 10 many department stores, bookshops, florists, jewelers true Boston institution boasts of being the oldest continuously operat- a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Also: and restaurants. ing luxury business in the country. Its landmark art deco store is filled Government Center, 1 Washington Mall, 617-248-9992; 36 JFK St. with cases of glittering diamonds, fine jewelry and watches. The gal- (in the Garage Mall), Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-491-0337; Adesso, 200 Boylston St., 617-451-2212. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; leries also offer silver, china, crystal, porcelain, stationery, furniture, 211 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-491-7711. You’ll have a Sun noon–5 p.m. Adjoining Boston’s Four Seasons Hotel and across from antiques, giftware and much more. “wicked good time” at this upstart local chain of music stores, which the Public Garden is one of America’s leading resources for beautifully offers hands-down the cheapest CDs in town, including import, domes- designed furniture, lighting and accessories. Adesso imports and stocks a The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 1-800-SHOP- tic, independent and major label releases. It also features an array of vast range of Europe’s finest designer products such as Ligne Roset, PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Located in the T-shirts, comic books, jewelry and other pop culture kitsch items. France, renowned for its beds, sofas and comfortable seating, and heart of Boston’s Back Bay, The Shops at Prudential Center features Alessi, Italy, famous for its stainless-steel teakettles and serving pieces. over 75 shops and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Niketown, 200 Newbury St., 617-267-3400. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–7 Legal Sea Foods, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor, J. Jill and Alpha Omega p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. An enormous temple to the Nike franchise, Crate & Barrel, 777 Boylston St., 617-262-8700. Mon–Sat 10 Fine Jewelry and Watches. It is also home to the city’s best tourist des- this sporting goods retailer proffers all things Nike, including a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace, tinations, including Boston Duck Tours, Beantown Trolley and Boston’s footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories. The store features an 617-742-6025; 48 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876-6300. Call for tallest skyscraper observatory, the Skywalk View and Exhibit. Stop by homage to the Boston Marathon, seats from the old Boston Garden other location hours. This fun yet sophisticated home fashions store the customer service desk to purchase a PRUferred Card ($5) which and autographed shoes from former Marathon champion Uta Pippig. features everything from kitchenware and furniture to flatware, grants discounts to customers at more than 50 shops and restau- glassware and bath and body accessories. rants. Mention Panorama and receive 50% off the card price. Pucker Gallery, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 as a showcase for the Copley Place, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnificent talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has displayed and sold a wide range Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, including CHARLES STREET of art across the United States, Canada and around the world, including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, BOSS Hugo Boss and Williams- works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. Recent special exhibits Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including Legal Sea Foods, provide Charles Street is the main commercial area of historic COWBOY BOOTS include the distinctive work of Samuel Bak and Brother Thomas. shoppers with many dining options. To receive a free Ultimate Beacon Hill. Brick sidewalks, gas-lit streetlamps, quaint MEN N WOMEN N CHILDREN Shopping Excursions card, which offers savings at many Copley stores, romantic restaurants and cozy cafes tucked Boots N Lucchese N Justin N Nocona Tony Lama N Dan Post N Frye N Liberty Small Pleasures, 142 Newbury St., 617-267-7371; 92 State St., Place shops as well as at a number of nearby tourist attractions, away on every level of the brownstones make this one STETSON HATS 617-722-9932. Newbury St.: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; State St.: stop by one of the customer service kiosks. of the most charming areas in the city. Shirts N Belts N Buckles N Bolo Ties Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Specializing in antique jewelry and vintage HELEN’S LEATHER watches, this unique store with locations in the Back Bay and the The Heritage on the Garden, 300 Boylston St., 617-426-9500. Helen’s Leather, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon, Wed, Fri & 110 Charles St., Boston, MA Financial District features watch brands like Rolex, Cartier and Tiffany Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/retail complex Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thu noon–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Closed Tue. 617.742.2077 and engagement rings from the 1920s, as well as custom design located alongside the Public Garden features a handful of upscale For over thirty years, Helen’s Leather has been supplying New and repair services, all in an intimate Art Deco setting. SEE LOCA- retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, Escada, Hermes, Englanders with one of the area’s largest selections of quality Western TORS #9 & 10 ON CENTER MAP. Candela Spa and Anne Fontaine. boots. Boot makers include Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. Along with the boots, Helen’s also has a great selection of The Society of Arts and Crafts, 175 Newbury St., 617-266-1810. Lord & Taylor, 760 Boylston St., 617-262-6000. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9 Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, as well as a great Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. The oldest nonprofit p.m., Sat ’til 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. One of the oldest and most selection of leather jackets, briefcases and bags. craft organization in the country, established in 1897. The Society respected names in retail, this upscale department store features top- specializes in contemporary American crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass of-the-line clothing for men, women and children in addition to depart- Koo de Kir, 34 Charles St., 617-723-8111. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; and ceramics ranging from cutting edge to traditional, and from func- ment store staples like cosmetics, jewelry and clothing accessories. Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. This sleek home goods store tional to sculptural. In addition to the retail crafts gallery, there is an exudes warmth and irreverence with its selection of unique, fashion- exhibition gallery featuring four shows each year. Lux Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. Mon–Sat 10 able home essentials, from serving trays and lamps to teapots and a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux Bond & Green has pro- coffee mugs. Urban Outfitters, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. Mon–Thu 10 vided its customers with diamonds, gold jewelry, watches and gift- a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK ware from around the world. The store offers a corporate gift division, Wish, 49 Charles St., 617-227-4441. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864-0070. Where urban hip- bridal and gift registry, a full-service repair department, gift certifi- ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Proving you can find sters turn for a wide selection of funky men’s and women’s fashions, cates and elegant gift-wrapping. hip couture off Newbury Street, this fashion boutique is home to from cutting-edge independent designs to clothing staples. The store designers like Nanette Lapore, Rebecca Taylor and Jean Yu. The chic also features a wide array of housewares, shoes, accessories, gifts, Marshalls, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; yet welcoming shop offers cashmere sweaters, pink chiffon dresses, books, cards and other bric-a-brac. Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, 617- rhinestone-detailed turtlenecks and beaded purses—all perfect for a 338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra night on the town. Virgin Megastore, 360 Newbury St., 617-896-0950. Daily 10 “Brand name clothing for less” has made this discount retailer a bar- a.m.–midnight. The British music retail heavyweight makes its New gain-hunter’s dream come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, England debut with its 22nd North American location. Three levels Marshalls features designer clothing for men, women and children. DOWNTOWN CROSSING and more than 40,000 square feet of space feature thousands of books, CDs, videos and DVDs, as well as interactive listening kiosks Restoration Hardware, 711 Boylston St., 617-578-0088. Mon–Sat Dynamic Downtown Crossing is jammed with stores and the Virgin Cafe on the top floor. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. This unique hardware retailer fea- and services of every conceivable nature. Streets are tures sleek, distinctive, high-quality items for the home—from clas- bricked over to form a pedestrian walkway where cars sic home furnishings to lighting and kitchen accessories to garden are not permitted during business hours. The area BACK BAY/BOYLSTON STREET supplies, tools, books, fixtures and other unique devices. Each prod- offers outdoor benches, street vendors and fast-food uct is imbued with the store’s classic design, affordable pricing and eateries that create a convenient shopping district. In the area framed by the Hynes Convention Center whimsical product information. at one end and the famed jewelers Shreve, Crump & The Corner Mall, corner of Winter and Washington streets. Open Low, the beautiful Public Garden and the bustling Shreve, Crump & Low, 330 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. Mon–Sat daily. One-stop shopping and eating in Downtown Crossing. Across Theater District at the other, shoppers can find 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Serving Bostonians since 1796, this tried-and- from Filene’s Basement, you’ll find the latest styles at a variety of excit-

26 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 27 S HOPPING ing shops, from Discovery Imports and Bath & Body Works to Lids Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by four-time Boston Marathon winner and and Aldo Shoe. In addition, the Corner Mall features an international legend Bill Rodgers, this footwear retailer is committed to helping food court offering eateries to please every palate, including Cafe La runners of all levels choose the most suitable shoes, not just the A RTS & A NTIQUES Brioche, Sakkio Japan, India Express and Bourbon Street Cafe. bestselling or most expensive. Features include a vast selection of shoes, apparel and accessories along with an experienced, knowl- Eddie Bauer, 500 Washington St., 617-423-4722. Mon–Sat 9:30 edgeable staff. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This local outlet of the renowned Seattle-based chain offers seasonal collections of fine-quality, casual Marketplace Center, located between Faneuil Hall and the World Leading Collection of Original Vintage Posters apparel, footwear, travel gear and accessories for men and women, Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open court Internationally renowned collection of Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Avant- all at steep discounts from the regular retail prices. known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide range of Garde posters from Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland, the Soviet Union and unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique to this wonderful more. Dating from 1890 to the present; subjects range from food and Filene’s, 426 Washington St., 617-357-2100. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.– area. Within walking distance are literally hundreds of other shops, beverages, fashion and travel to war and propaganda. Special exhibitions 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Founded in Boston in 1851, Filene’s is restaurants, pubs and nightspots. SEE LOCATOR #7 ON CENTER MAP. throughout the year. Visit the gallery online at www.internationalposter.com. New England’s premier department store, offering six floors of appar- el and accessories for the entire family. Discover the latest collections 205 Newbury Street from renowned designers such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph CAMBRIDGE/HARVARD SQUARE (between Exeter and Fairfield streets) — 617-375-0076 Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger as well as cosmetics and fragrances from Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m. Chanel and Lancôme and bed and bath products by Laura Ashley Home of Harvard’s hallowed halls, this eclectic neigh- and Croscill. Filene’s complimentary personal shopping service borhood is the heart of Cambridge. This mecca of assists all your shopping needs. Call 617-357-2100, ext. 2611. stores includes an array of small bookshops, clothing stores, quaint coffee houses and restaurants. Filene’s Basement, 426 Washington St., 617-542-2011. Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. There are Alpha Omega, 1380 Mass. Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617- certain “musts” for visitors to Boston: a ride on the Swan Boats, a tour 864-1227. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m.; Sun noon–6 of the Freedom Trail and a shopping trip to Filene’s Basement. For more p.m. Also: The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617- than 90 years, the Basement has provided Boston shoppers with terrific 494-9030. Dedicated to the art of timekeeping, Alpha Omega is an bargains. The store’s automatic markdown system guarantees that the authorized agent for more than 20 prestigious watch brands includ- MASSACHUSETTS longer the item remains on the selling floor, the greater the discount. ing Akteo, Bertolucci, Breitling, Georg Jensen, Movado, Omega, Rado, ANTIQUES COOPERATIVE Seiko, Alain Silberstein, TAG Heuer and Raymond Weil. Don’t miss the H & M, 350 Washington St., 617-482-7081. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– exceptional collection of jewels, gold and platinum treasures or the More than 125 dealers of quality antiques and collectibles. “A 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This youthful, cutting-edge European new and vintage Swatch collection. don’t-miss for lovers of antiques... everything you can think of department store opened its Boston outpost in 2001. Its mantra of under one roof.” (Where magazine) “The best of the suburban “fashion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, trendy CambridgeSide Galleria, 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, lot!” (Yankee Magazine & Newsletter) “Browsers will find clothes for men and women. H & M scours the globe in search for the 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. everything... [Shopping here is] like exploring a wonderful, freshest, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. Conveniently located at the Lechmere stop on the Green Line, this cluttered attic...” (The Boston Globe Magazine). three-level mall features department stores such as Filene’s, Sears www.massantiques.com. Only 8 miles from Boston: Mass Pike (90) W; Macy’s, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.– and Best Buy, as well as more than 100 other stores and specialty 128 N to Exit 26 (Rt. 20 E); right on Moody Street; 8 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This famous New York-based depart- shops including the largest Gap in Boston, Abercrombie & Fitch, J. CLOSED THROUGH JANUARY 4 right at Felton (first light). ment giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary tools, bed Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s Secret and more. 100 Felton Street, Waltham — 781-893-8893 and bath items, incredible gifts and the hottest fashions. Choose from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu ’til 8 p.m.; closed Tue your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Jones New The Coop at Harvard Square, 1400 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 617- York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. 499-2000. Harvard Book Building: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Brattle/Palmer Building: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun T.J. Maxx, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.– noon–7 p.m. Founded by Harvard students more than 100 years 7:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retailer offers brand ago, this behemoth Harvard Square landmark offers a massive name and designer fashions for men, women, teens and kids, as selection of books, reference materials and periodicals, as well as the THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the home. Prices are finest collection of Harvard insignia merchandise. Contemporary American Craft slashed 20 to 60 percent off most department store rates. T.J. Maxx Ranging from functional to sculptural, SAC’s first floor gallery represents offers current trends of the highest quality. The Garment District, 200 Broadway, Cambridge, 617-876-5230. Sun–Tue 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 8 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–7 p.m. A over 250 artists working in clay, glass, metal, wood and fiber from across vintage clothing-lover’s paradise, this giant, two-level thrift warehouse the United States. The second floor exhibition gallery features four curated FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE is a veritable local institution, featuring duds both funky and cheap. shows each year. www.societyofcrafts.org. The voluminous offerings include an array of corduroys, painter pants 175 Newbury Street Quincy Market, the centerpiece of Faneuil Hall and vintage Levi’s; knock-off designer dresses; ironic old-school T- (between Dartmouth & Exeter Streets) — 617-266-1810 Marketplace, was an early American marketplace filled shirts; ’70s go-go boots; and more polyester than at a convention of with food and produce vendors. Now it houses count- used-car salesmen. The ambitious (or desperate) among you can sift Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. less stores, restaurants and snack counters. The North through the mounds of clothing at the downstairs Dollar-A-Pound. and South Markets are home to more than 125 stores where shoppers indulge in everything from jewelry and Tower Records, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, clothes to flowers and art. 617-876-3377. Sun–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. This music superstore features everything from CDs, tapes and records to Kimberly Keyworth silver, gold and enamel pendant Bill Rodgers Running Center, 353 North Market Place, Faneuil videos, books and periodicals. Its music selection runs the gamut from Hall Marketplace, 617-723-5612. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 8:45 p.m.; classical to country to current pop, rock and soul sounds.

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L L AP INDEX A A M CHARLESTOWN POINTS OF INTEREST New Old South Church G6 141 ADVERTISER INDEX African Meeting House F9 100 North Station D9 Arlington Street Church G8 Northeastern University K4 142 Chart House G13 1 Back Bay Station J7 Old City Hall G10 143 Davio’s Northern Italian Berklee College of Music H5 102 Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 • • Berklee Performance Center H5 Old North Church E11 145 Steakhouse H8 2 Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Florentine Café F12 3 Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 103 Old State House G11 147 Boston Center for the Arts J8 104 The Opera House H9 148 The Hungry i F8 4 Boston City Hall F10 Park Street Church G10 149 B B Boston Common G9 Park Street Station G9 150 Jimmy’s Harborside K14 5 Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 Paul Revere House E11 151 Boston Design Center K15 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Lucca Restaurant F11 6 Boston Massacre Site G11 Post Office Square G11 153 Marketplace Center G12 7 • • Boston Public LibraryH6Prudential Center H6 #120 LEGEND Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum J12 105 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Skywalk Observatory at the Freedom Trail & Sites Boston University G2 Quincy Market G11 154 Prudential Center G6 8 Bunker Hill Monument B9 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 155 *W City Water Taxi Stops Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 Rowes Wharf H13 Small Pleasures, Newbury St. G7 9 Charles River Basin Central Burying Ground H9 Shubert Theatre J9 C Pedestrian Bridges C Charles Playhouse J9 Sightseeing boats G13 Small Pleasures, State St. G11 10 R Public Restrooms Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Simmons College K3 156 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 11 Cheers Bar G8 South Station Information Center J11 157 21 Hwy. Entrances & Exits Children’s Museum J12 106 State House G9 Christian Science Center J5 107 Suffolk University F9 158 • MBTA Subway Stops • Christopher Columbus Park F12 Symphony Hall J5 159 Advertiser map locator Green Line Orange Line Citgo sign G3 Tip O’Neill Building E9 160 T T Colonial Theatre H9 Transportation Building H9 Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Trinity Church G7 161 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 Copley Place J7 109 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 D D Copley Square H7 USS Constitution Museum D10 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 Copley Theatre H7 Wang Center for the Performing Arts J9 162 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 Wheelock College J2 163 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 Custom House Tower G12 111 Wilbur Theatre J9 The Fairmont Copley Plaza H7 Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 World Trade Center J14 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 •7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • Downtown Crossing H10 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 164 Four Seasons Hotel H8 Emerald Necklace J1-J11 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 Emerson College H9 112 CAMBRIDGE MAP The Harborside Inn G12 Emmanuel College J2 113 Cambridge City Hall C4 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 MBTA SUBWAY MAP Faneuil Hall G11 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 165 Holiday Inn Express L9 Fenway Park H3 Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 166 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 FleetBoston Pavilion K14 115 Harvard Square B2 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 FleetCenter E10 116 Harvard University B2 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 117 MIT E5 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 Government Center G10 Hotel Buckminster G3 Granary Burial Ground G10 118 HEALTHCARE Hotel Commonwealth G4 Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Boston Medical Center L8 181 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 Horticultural Hall J5 119 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Children’s Hospital K2 183 John Hancock Conference Center H7 Hynes Convention Center H5 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Jurys Boston H8 Information Centers: Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Boston Common G9 117 Joslin Diabetes Center K1 184 Lenox Hotel H6 Prudential Center H6 120 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott Courtyard H7 National Park Service G11 121 Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary E8 186 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16,G16 122 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Marriott Quincy L9 Institute of Contemporary Art H5 123 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 The Midtown Hotel J6 International Place H12 124 New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum K3 125 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 Milner Hotel H9 JFK Federal Building F10 126 NINE ZERO Hotel G10 JFK Library L10 127 BOSTON LODGING Omni Parker House G10 John Hancock Tower H7 128 Best Western Boston K1 Onyx Hotel E10 Jordan Hall K5 Best Western Roadhouse Suites L8 Radisson Hotel H8 Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Ramada Inn Boston L9 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 Kenmore Square G3 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 Boston Marriot/ Long Wharf F12 Ritz Carlton Hotel G8 Lansdowne Street H4 135 Boston Park Plaza H8 Seaport Hotel K14 Louisburg Square F8 136 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 Sheraton Boston H6 Mass. College of Art K3 137 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 Tage Inn Boston/Somerville A7 Museum of Afro-American History F9 100 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Tremont House J9 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 The Colonnade J6 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Museum of Science D8 139 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 Wyndham Boston Hotel G12 New England Aquarium G13 Copley Square Hotel H7 Wyndham Chelsea A12 New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Days Inn Boston B1 JANUARY 3–16, 2005 35 MUSEUMS Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 617- at all other times. Separate ticketing for Gund Gallery exhibit. Local CONNECTIONS 566-1401. Open Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $10; The museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, by Scott Roberto weekends $11; seniors $7; students with I.D. $5; children (under prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient oston may sometimes get pegged as a 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are admitted free. times through the present, and boasts the most comprehensive Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and collection of Asiatic art in the world. Special exhibits: through Bstodgy Brahmin outpost, but those who live modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum Jan 9—Art Deco: 1910–1939 (Gund Gallery); High Style and here know the reality died out with Longfellow. exhibits 2,500 objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Hoopskirts: The 1850s; Cerith Wyn Evans; Josef Sudek: Poet with Immigration has changed the face of the city, while Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibits through a Camera. Special event: Jan 7 from 5:30–9:30 p.m.—MFA Jan 9: Annual Holiday Table display, a seasonal evocation of the FirstFridays, cocktails, tapas and music from The Bert Seager a quick trip down the Black Heritage Trail reveals elegant, turn-of-the-century dinners that Isabella Stewart Jazz Quintet, free with museum admission. that African-Americans have been an important Gardner hosted during the holidays; Off the Wall: New part of the Hub since its earliest days. Diversity is Perspectives on Early Italian Art. The Museum of the National Center of Afro-American not just a buzz word in Beantown. To celebrate this, Artists, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617-442-8614. Open John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, off Morrissey Tue–Sun 1–5 p.m.; by appointment for groups. Admission: $4; the Children’s Museum presents the new, per- Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, 1-877-616-4599. students & seniors $3. Housed in the former Oak Bend Mansion, manent exhibit Boston Black: A City Connects, www.jfklibrary.org. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $10; a neo-Gothic structure built in the early 1870s, this museum allowing kids and their parents a chance to students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; children (under 12) holds a slide archive and an extensive collection of African arti- free. This museum portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy facts, prints and drawings; it also hosts national and internation- explore the multitude of Boston’s black cultures, in 21 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. al traveling exhibits. Special exhibits: begins Jan 10 in the new and old, through interactive displays. Afro- Special exhibits: Presents for a President and First Lady, a dis- Mayor’s Gallery and the Scollay Square Gallery at Boston City Caribbean culture is represented by an area where play of 65 state gifts presented to President and Mrs. Kennedy Hall—Remembering Elma Lewis, featuring facsimile documents, by foreign leaders from around the globe; Campaign!, an photographs and art works celebrating the life and legacy of the visitors can help decorate a Carnival parade float, expanded look at Kennedy’s 1960 run for the White House, National Center’s founder; What We Collect: Works from the while the Colomado, a replica of a black Latino providing a unique glimpse into the day-to-day workings of a Permanent Collection. supermarket, offers a place to shop or linger to play presidential campaign. dominoes. The little ones can even try different hair- Museum of Science, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Open daily Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Larz Anderson Park, 15 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $14; seniors $12; styles at the African Queen Beauty Salon or sit in a Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– children (3–11) $11; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser barber’s chair at the John Smith Barbershop. Leave 5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors and children (6–18) $3; show and Omni theater tickets: $8.50; seniors $7.50; children it to the Children’s Museum to remind us just how children (5 and under) free. Admission to the Lawn Events: $7; (3–11) $6.50. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts children $5. Fee includes admission to all museum exhibits. available. Interactive exhibits covering all the sciences, plus laser colorful our fair city really is. Refer to listing, below. The oldest collection of historic automobiles in the nation is and astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium and displayed in the owner’s original home. Special exhibit: films in the Mugar Omni Theater. New permanant exhibit: L’automobile—A Century of Innovation and Style celebrates Mapping the World Around Us, explore how different cultures ety of educational and entertaining activities for children, the French automobile industry. have used maps through the ages and try your hand at mapping I Boston 36 including interactive exhibits such as Grandparent’s Attic, both familiar and unfamiliar territories using mapping projec- N Construction Zone and Science Playground that allow children McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 140 Common- tions, computer map libraries and more. At the Mugar Omni to learn about science, history and culture through hands-on wealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Open Mon–Fri 11 Theater: Extreme; Forces of Nature; Roar: Lions of the Kalahari. D Cambridge 38 experience. Special exhibits: Boston Black: A City Connects, a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat noon–5 p.m. Free admission. This museum is Refer to Currently section under Film for complete Mugar Omni decorate a float at the Carnival Garage, celebrate Caribbean lauded for presenting interdisciplinary exhibits that spark new Theater listings. Showing at the Planetarium: Mission to Saturn; E culture, shop at the Colmado Store, style hair at the African questions and is renowned for its European, Asian and American The Sky Tonight. X Beyond Boston 38 Queen Beauty Salon and dance at a Cape Verdean cafe, collections. Gallery tours held every Fri at 12:30 p.m. Special refer to story, above; Airplay, illustrates the amazing powers exhibit begins Jan 15: Accommodations of Desire: Surrealist Sports Museum of New England, 5th and 6th floor premium of air; access/ABILITY, educates people about living with Works on Paper Collected by Julien Levy. seating levels, FleetCenter, Causeway Street, 617-624-1234. BOSTON disabilities. Refer to Kids Corner in Currently for special events. Open Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission on The Museum of Afro-American History, African Meeting the hour only, until 3 p.m. Hours subject to change due to Boston CityPass, www.citypass.com. Visit six of Commonwealth Museum, Massachusetts Archives Building, House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-725- FleetCenter events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children Boston’s best attractions for one low price. Save 50 220 Morrissey Blvd., 617-727-9268. Mon–Fri from 9 a.m.– 0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum percent and avoid ticket lines. Booklets: $36.75; youth 5 p.m., second and fourth Sat of the month ’til 3 p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the history of showcases the rich sports heritage of New England through (3–17) $25.50. Ticket booklets are available at the first (except holiday weekends). Free admission. Across from the Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia and works of attraction visited and are good for nine days. The CityPass JFK Library, this museum houses the collection of the African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still art. Exhibits include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the ticket booklet includes admission to six major attractions: Massachusetts Archives and is ideal for fans of history or standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps Boston Garden Penalty Box, New England’s Olympic Heroes and the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, New England genealogy. Special exhibits: John Adams: Atlas of American available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special exhibit begins much more. Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, Independence; Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: Jan 14: Threads of Faith, recent works from the Women of Color Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center and Highway to the Past. Quilters Network. U.S.S. Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charles- Harvard Museum of Natural History. town, 617-426-1812. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free admis- Institute of Contemporary Art, 955 Boylston St., 617-266- Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300. sion. The museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” The Children’s Museum, Museum Wharf, 300 Congress 5152. Open Tue, Wed & Fri noon–5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m.; Sat Open Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.; Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. the U.S. Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest remaining com- St., 617-426-8855. Open daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 & Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7; students & seniors $5; (Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., west wing only). Admission (includes two missioned warship. Includes weapons, documents, journals and p.m. Admission: $9; children (2–15) & seniors $7; chil- children (under 12) free; Thu 5–9 p.m. free. Installations, visits in a 10-day period): $15; college students & seniors $13; more. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, dren (one-year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri featuring contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs, Thu & Fri after 5 p.m., $2 discount; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you try out a sailor’s sleeping quarters and virtually command the 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) $1. The museum features a vari- change regularly. wish; children (under 18) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free Constitution in battle.

36 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 37 MUSEUMS CAMBRIDGE of over 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and seniors & students with I.D. $7; children (6–17) $5; family rates 1936. Special exhibit: Origins: Life’s First 3 Billion Years. available. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Re-live Due to limited parking, it’s best to take the Red Concord’s history, from Native American habitation and Line when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall MIT List Visual Arts Center, 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680. European settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the squares. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located Tue–Sun noon–6 p.m.; Fri ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. One of Alcotts and Hawthorne. at the Harvard Square “T” entrance provides addi- Boston’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the List Center tional information. reflects MIT’s position as a cutting-edge research institution by DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 51 Sandy Pond fresh & honest presenting works from the world’s leading contemporary artists. Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Museum: Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 Busch-Reisinger Museum, Werner Otto Hall, 32 Quincy St. p.m. Admission: $9; seniors, students & children (6–12) $6. (enter through the Fogg Art Museum), 617-495-9400. Open The MIT Museum, 265 Mass. Ave., 617-253-4444. Tue–Fri 10 Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, free admission. Tour one Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. Tours: Mon–Fri at 1 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, sen- of the largest contemporary art museums and the only perma- p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors & college students $5; children iors & youth (5–18) $2. Exhibits interpret themes and ideas related nent public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: (under 18) free; free Sat 10 a.m.–noon. A museum devoted to to MIT research and activities. Special exhibits: The Clipper Ship opening Jan 15—Pretty Sweet: The Sentimental Image in promoting the enjoyment and critical understanding of Central Era; Visualizing Physics: Transforming Science Learning at MIT. Contemporary Art; Abstract Elements: The Dr. Beatrice H. Barrett and Northern European artists, with an emphasis on German- Collection of Art. serving breakfast, lunch, speaking countries. Sackler Museum, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- supper and brunch 9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 2 p.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum Museum of Bad Art, Dedham Community Theater, 580 High St., Fogg Art Museum, Quincy and Broadway streets, 617-495- for hours and admission fees. Designed by James Stirling, Dedham, 617-325-8224. Mon–Fri 6–10 p.m.; Sat, Sun & holidays 9400. Tours: Mon–Fri at 11 a.m.; see Busch-Reisinger Museum Britain’s famous post-modernist architect, the museum houses 1–10 p.m. Free admission. The world’s only institution dedicated for hours and admission fees. The museum displays European ancient Oriental and Islamic collections. Its lecture hall hosts to preserving, exhibiting and celebrating bad art in all its forms and American masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present concerts, lectures and films. Special exhibits: Masterworks of and all its glory. This irreverent, hilarious exhibit would make even and hosts concerts and guided tours. Special exhibit: Prints: East Asian Painting; Dutch and Flemish Drawings from the your upbeat grade-school art teacher cringe with horror. System, Style and Subject. National Gallery of Canada. National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, 781- 617.661.5005 Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., 617-495- 861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m. Free at the charles hotel 3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; college students & BEYOND BOSTON admission. Dedicated to presenting exhibitions on a wide variety seniors $6; children (3–18) $5; free Sun 9 a.m.–noon. Among the of topics in American history and popular culture in an effort to harvard square museum’s 17 galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-369- preserve our national heritage. Special exhibits: Deep Inside the www.charleshotel.com Collection of Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection 9763. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 1–4 p.m. Admission: $8; Blues: Photographs by Margo Cooper; The Western Pursuit of the American Dream: Selections from the Collection of Kenneth W. Rendell; Satisfaction Guaranteed: Mail-Order Catalogs in the United States.

Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square, Salem, 1-866- 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $13; seniors $11; students $9; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest continually operating museum boasts a brand-new wing with a 190-seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and decorative art; a maritime collection dating back to the muse- um’s earliest days; and the first collection of Native American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: through Jan 9—Havana: Photographs by Robert Polidori; Our Land: Contemporary Art from the Arctic; In Nature’s Company; The Art of Shopping in China; Carved By Nature: Untamed Traditions in Chinese Decorative Art; Yin Yu Tang, the stately 16-bedroom home of a prosperous Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed separately: $4.

The Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, 415 South St., Waltham, 781-736-3434. Tue–Sun noon–5 p.m. Admission: $3; museum members and children (under 16) free. The Rose houses Brandeis’ collection of modern and contemporary art, widely rec- ognized as the finest collection of its kind in the area, with pieces by artists including de Kooning, Johns, Rauschenberg and Warhol.

1 Salem Witch Museum, 19 /2 Washington Square North, Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $6.50; seniors $6; children (6–14) $4.50; group rates available. Life-size stage settings and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the infamous Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions.

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SIGHTSEEING SWEET Tooth AIRPORT SPECIAL by Christine Celli DOWNTOWN TO LOGAN: $20 BACK BAY TO LOGAN: $25 emember watching in envy as Charlie, gold- Ren ticket in hand, got to tour Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory? Unfortunately, the flying glass elevator and Oompa Loompas exist only in the world of fiction. But if you fancy yourself a sugar “The Best Ride fanatic, you can get a taste of chocolate para- dise right here in Boston. Every Saturday and in Town” Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., the Old Town Trolley stops at the corner of South Charles and Boylston streets and gathers up guests for a three hour tour of the best sweet spots in the city. The Boston Chocolate Tour starts at the top—as in the Top of the Hub— where you’ll sample new divine dessert cre- ations each week. Then it’s on to more treats at the birthplace of Boston cream pie, the Omni Parker House hotel. The journey concludes at the Langham Hotel’s decadent Chocolate Bar Your own Private Limousine and Chauffeur Buffet, featuring more than 25 exquisite delica- cies. You may not need a golden ticket, but from your downtown hotel to Logan Airport... bring a big appetite. Refer to listing, page 43. N Luxurious Lincoln Town Car Fleet Hub. The following is a summary of some of Greater I Neighborhoods 40 Boston’s most prominent areas. N Courteous, Reliable Service N Sights of Interest 42 Back Bay. Once a low-lying harbor basin flooded at high tide, the Back Bay was transformed by the massive landfill projects of the Tours and Trails 43 19th century. The project took some 50 years to complete, but the N Transportation to Theatres, Restaurants and D result was one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the world. the Casinos Cambridge 44 Marked by its regal brownstones, tree-lined thoroughfares and E alphabetically arranged street names, the Back Bay is home to Wildlife 45 Newbury Street (“the East Coast’s own Rodeo Drive”), Copley N Shopping and Sightseeing Tours Square and the Boston Public Library. X Ice Skating 45 Tours include Cambridge, Concord and Lexington, Beacon Hill. The Hub’s reputation as one of the most European of Salem, Plymouth, Newport,Cape Cod and Cape Ann American cities is most likely earned by the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. Louisburg Square takes you back to London circa 1600, and the NEIGHBORHOODS area’s narrow cobblestone streets, brownstones and gas-lit street- Equally attractive rates from hotels outside of lamps all add to its “old world” charm. Beacon Hill boasts the quaint Boston Proper, the area visitors frequent the shops of Charles Street, the nearby Boston Common and the Boston to the Logan airport. All Major Credit Cards Accepted most, is defined by seven adjoining communi- Massachusetts State House with its eye-catching golden dome. ties, many of which were created out of the landfill projects of the 1800s: Back Bay, Beacon Brookline. The birthplace of former President John F. Kennedy, this Hill, Chinatown, the Fenway, the Financial Green Line-accessible borough, which is practically part of Boston, District, the North End and the South End. But has also spawned such prominent personalities as Mike Wallace of the city’s limits stretch out to include several “60 Minutes” fame and late night talk show kingpin Conan O’Brien. It more residential neighborhoods with unique cul- is also home to the art-house movie palace Coolidge Corner Theatre, tures and personalities of their own. And just a multitude of diverse dining options and bucolic Larz Anderson Park, Boston Town Car north of the Charles River, “T”-accessible from which contains an auto museum. Boston, are the cities of Cambridge and For Reservations, call (617) 782-4000 Somerville, which teem with academia, culture Cambridge. This city on the other side of the Charles River is home and entertainment options that rival those of the to two world-renowned institutions of higher learning: Harvard [email protected] Toll Free (888) 765-LIMO 40 PANORAMA SIGHTSEEING University, the oldest college in the country, and the Massachusetts Activity focuses around two commercial centers, Union and Davis tion of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the ing houses the headquarters of its namesake, insurance giant John Institute of Technology. A bastion of American liberalism, Cambridge squares, which feature a wide array of ethnic restaurants, cafes, Revolution. Or climb the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a 221-foot Hancock Financial. Unfortunately, the observatory on the 60th floor is also known for its diverse squares—Harvard, Central, Kendall, galleries and shops. granite obelisk. was closed after September 11, 2001. Porter and Inman—which boast a flock of cultural, historic, shop- ping and dining attractions. South End. Every city has a neighborhood that is a locus for cut- Charles River Esplanade, 617-635-4305. This tree-lined park The Mary Baker Eddy Library, 200 Mass. Ave., 617-450-7000. ting-edge art and culture. In New York, it’s SoHo. In San Francisco, along the Charles River basin is a popular spot for leisurely strolls Open Tue–Sun from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: Charlestown. This neighborhood’s legacy dates back to the it’s the Haight. In Boston, it’s the South End. Brimming with art gal- and picnics as well as recreational activities. Sports enthusiasts are $5; seniors, students with ID and youth (6–17) $3; children (under 6) Revolutionary War, when it was the site of the Battle of Bunker Hill. leries, unique shops, bookstores and some of the hottest restaurants drawn to the 17-mile biking, jogging and walking path between the and members free. Home to the world-famous Mapparium, a three- The battle is memorialized by the Bunker Hill Monument, a towering in the city, the South End is definitely where it’s at. Museum of Science and Watertown, while others flock to the water story stained-glass globe depicting the world as it existed in 1934, white obelisk overlooking the harbor. Charlestown also hosts the to sail, windsurf, canoe or kayak. The nearby DCR Hatch Shell fre- which guests can walk through. Visitors to the library can follow U.S.S. Constitution, which is docked at the Boston National Historical quently hosts concerts and films, as well as the famous Boston Mary Baker Eddy’s quest for insight and embark on one of their own Park. Long considered an insular Irish community, Charlestown has SIGHTS OF INTEREST Pops concerts. through interactive exhibits in the Quest Gallery, or try out a “desk grown more diverse thanks to real estate developers and the open- job” at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor. ing of several popular bars and restaurants, such as Todd English’s Adams National Historical Park, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, Custom House Tower, 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Free landmark eatery, Olives. eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175. Take the “T” to the historical tours daily at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (no 10 a.m. tour on Sat). New England Holocaust Memorial, Congress Street near Faneuil Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Visitor Center is open, Tue–Fri Boston’s first skyscraper, the Custom House stands high over Hall. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass towers Chinatown. Once regarded as a pale version of the Chinatowns in from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Trolley tours and sites closed ’til spring. Boston Harbor as one of the city’s most impressive landmarks. etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished New York and San Francisco, Boston’s focal point for Asian and Tickets: $3; children (under 16) free. This oft-overlooked historical Crowned by its distinctive clock tower and restored with modern in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the Asian-American culture contains a wealth of shops selling Asian gem offers insight into the lives of U.S. presidents John Adams and luxuries, the building epitomizes the preservation of Boston’s historic dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous imports and groceries, as well as countless eateries offering region- son John Quincy Adams. Tours stop at the birthplaces of both presi- architecture. Today, the Marriott Corporation operates this landmark. human tragedy. al cuisine and late hours, making it one of the best places to go for dents, as well as “The Old House,” which was home to five genera- an after-midnight meal. tions of the Adams family. Stop by the Visitor Center to register and Emerald Necklace, parks throughout Boston, 617-635-7487. Free The Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center, 617-859- purchase tickets. guided tours by appointment only. This world-famous string of parks 0648. Open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 p.m. Downtown/Financial District. One of Boston’s most active urban that runs through the city was the brainchild of renowned landscape Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): centers, this area encompasses Government Center, the Financial Arnold Arboretum, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524-1718. architect Frederick Law Olmsted and took almost 20 years to com- $9.50; seniors $7, children (under 12) $6.50. From the 50th floor of District, Downtown Crossing and the newly dubbed Ladder District, Grounds open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Free admission. Visitor plete. The six green spaces—Back Bay Fens, Riverway, Olmsted the Prudential Tower you can look down on the best of Boston: the an area known for its wide array of bars and restaurants that cater Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun Park, Jamaica Pond, Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park—stretch historic Back Bay, Boston Harbor and the Charles River. It’s the only to the after-work and pre-theater crowds. Downtown Crossing is a noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by Emerald five miles from the Charles River to Dorchester and make up over place in Boston offering a 360-degree view. On a clear day, you can blend of commerce and culture, with street vendors and shopping at Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a 1,000 acres of parkland. The necklace is listed on the National see all the way to New Hampshire and Vermont. SEE LOCATOR #9 department stores like Macy’s and the world-famous Filene’s National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its gardens contain Register of Historic Places. Although not officially part of the Emerald ON CENTER MAP. Basement standing alongside historical sites such as the Old South more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and flowers, all labeled Necklace, Boston Common and the Public Garden are sometimes Meeting House and Old City Hall. Government Center, home to the for your perusal. considered the starting points, and are connected to the Necklace Trinity Church, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Open daily from 9 current City Hall and its surrounding Plaza, lies adjacent to historic by the Commonwealth Avenue Mall. a.m.–6 p.m.; tours available. Built in 1877, this house of worship, a 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston Athenaeum, 10 ⁄2 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Public tours: combination of Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles, is Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and The First Church of Christ Scientist, 175 Huntington Ave., 617- one of the great masterpieces of American church architecture. The The Fenway. Named for the Fens, the green parkland that winds most distinguished private libraries in the United States, the 450-3790. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. The original Mother Church building is located in Copley Square adjacent to the I.M. Pei- its way through the neighborhood, the Fenway is home to Fenway Athenaeum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was built in 1894 is at the heart of the Christian Science Center, situated designed John Hancock Tower, which is itself a contemporary archi- Park, the legendary ballpark that hosts Beantown’s beloved Red the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it on 14 acres in the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made tectural masterpiece. The church is currently in the midst of a $53 Sox. It is also a mecca of clubs (on Lansdowne Street), sports bars had become one of the five largest libraries in the country. from New Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating million preservation initiative. and restaurants. Several of the city’s prominent cultural institutions, Biblical events. Also see listing for the Mary Baker Eddy Library. including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Boston Public Garden, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon Museum and Symphony Hall, are located nearby. and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in 1837, Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave., 617-524-0128. Open TOURS AND TRAILS the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical garden. Its 24 daily from 8:30 a.m. to dusk. Created in 1848, this cemetery serves Jamaica Plain. One of the city’s most diverse areas, “J.P.” con- acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as well as sculp- as the final resting place of Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, e.e. Boston Art Tours, 617-732-3920. Call for full tour schedule. tains thriving Latin-American, African-American, Irish and gay com- tures that include one commemorating the popular children’s book cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie Boston Art Tours offers various excursions to area museums and munities and is home to Jamaica Pond and Arnold Arboretum, two Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon, home to Lewis. The 275 acres of twisting paths also contain sculptural galleries that highlight different historical time periods. Families may of the city’s finest green spaces. Once a “country resort” area for the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor Day, and a suspen- treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an open-air choose from age-appropriate tours offering lively descriptions of Boston Brahmins, the neighborhood boasts striking 19th-century sion bridge designed as a miniature replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. museum. Special event: Jan 9 at 4 p.m. at Forsyth Chapel—Liber works to help further the understanding of art. mansions on the streets closest to the Pond and eclectic shops and unUsualis, an acappella trio, performs the work of 14th century restaurants along Centre Street. Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617-536- virtuoso Johannes Ciconia, tickets: $20. Boston Chocolate Tour, 617-269-3626. Every Sat & Sun at 11:30 5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m.; Sun 1–5 p.m. a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Tickets: $60. Departs from the Trolley Stop North End. Boston’s own “Little Italy,” the North End’s uniquely Free admission. Art & Architecture tours offered Mon at 2:30 p.m., Harrison Gray Otis House, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227-3956. Store at the corner of Boylston and South Charles Streets. This European character is exemplified by narrow streets, cobblestone Tue & Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m. The first publicly supported Tours: Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. every 30 minutes. Admission: three-hour, fully-guided tour stops at various restaurants and sidewalks and brick rowhouses. Although gentrification has changed municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year who $8; seniors $4; students $2.50; free to kids, Historic New England confectioners city-wide, sharing fun facts and decadent desserts the face of the neighborhood, the North End is still home to the best come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection of members and Boston residents. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis with guests. The grand finale is provided by the Langham Hotel’s Italian dining in the city. The Old North Church, the Paul Revere more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and children’s and his wife, Sally, this grand mansion is a brilliant example of high- Chocolate Bar Buffet, offering more than 25 enticing, all-you-can- House and Copp’s Hill Burial Ground—all of which are stops on the programs run throughout the year. style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, business eat delicacies. Refer to story, page 40. Freedom Trail—are located here. and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. Bunker Hill Pavilion, Boston National Historical Park Visitors Black Heritage Trail, 617-742-5415. Tours: Mon–Sat at 10 a.m., Somerville. Just northeast of Cambridge, the city of Somerville Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5601. Located yards from the U.S.S. John Hancock Tower, 200 Clarendon St., 617-572-6429. Rising noon and 2 p.m. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. has long attracted students, artists and musicians with its low Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 62 stories into the sky, this I.M. Pei-designed, sliver-of-glass sky- A guided tour through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the rents, proximity to Tufts and Harvard universities and easy access Monument open daily from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. scraper is New England’s tallest building and is considered by many homes of politicians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting to the T, adding a creative flair to this traditionally blue-collar area. Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presenta- to be one of the most beautiful skyscrapers in the world. The build- House, built in 1806; the oldest standing house built by an African-

42 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 43 SIGHTSEEING American (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston, 617-269-7010. Departs every The cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden and theater of its kind in the Boston area. Refer to Film in Currently for harbored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of 15–20 minutes daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $26; seniors & wildlife sanctuary. complete IMAX theater listings and Kids Corner for special events. Afro-American History. students $24; children (under 12) free. With 16 stops throughout the city, including the New England Aquarium, U.S.S. Constitution Tory Row (Brattle Street). One of the nation’s most beautiful res- Boston Irish Heritage Trail, various sites Downtown and in the Museum, the Trolley Stop Store on the corner of South Charles and idential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their ICE SKATING Back Bay, 617-696-9880. Maps available at Boston Common and Boylston streets, and most major hotels (see your concierge), elegant neighbors from every period of American architecture. Prudential Visitor Information Centers. www.irishheritagetrail.com. patrons can enjoy a 100-minute, fully narrated sightseeing tour of Charles Hotel Ice Skating Rink, 1 Bennett St., Cambridge, 617- A self-guided, three-mile walking tour that covers 300 years of more than 100 points of interest aboard the orange-and-green, 864-1200. Daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fees: $5; children (under 12) history as it takes you through Boston’s downtown, North End, all-weather trolley. WILDLIFE $3; rental skates $5. This 2,900-square-foot, illuminated outdoor Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous ice skating rink marks its first season and boasts rink-side refresh- politicians, artists and war heroes and the rich tradition of rebel- Photo Walks, 617-851-2273. Tours: daily at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, 617- ments from the New England-influenced restaurant Henrietta’s lion, leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. Call for reservations and departure locations. Tickets: $25; children 541-LION. Open daily from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $9.50; sen- Table, including hot toddies and vanilla-infused hot chocolate. (under 12) $10. Explore Boston on a photographic journey that iors $8; children (2–15) $5; children (under 2) free. Home to more Fenway Park Tours, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours daily reveals the scenic treasures of Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail and than 210 species, including many endangered animals. Roam the Frog Pond Ice Skating Rink, 617-635-4505. Mon 10 a.m.–5 each hour from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: $10; seniors $9; children the waterfront. Each walking tour provides fascinating historical Australian Outback Trail with wallabies and kangaroos; explore the p.m.; Tue–Thu and Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 a.m.–10 (under 14) $8. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store located on information and simple, creative tips on composing artistic photo- Tropical Forest and see the gorillas; marvel at the lions at Kalahari p.m. Fees: $3; children (under 13) free; rental skates $5; skate Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. Have you graphs of area attractions. Kingdom; and visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests at sharpening $5; lockers $1. Ice skating on Boston Common’s Frog dreamt of walking across the field where Red Sox legends spent Serengeti Crossing. Pond has become a staple of wintertime in Boston. The heated their glory days? This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at Samuel Adams Brewery Tour: Drink in a Little History, 30 skate house offers hot chocolate, snacks and music. America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a glimpse Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. Tours: Wed at 2 New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. Open behind the famed “Green Monster.” p.m.; Thu at 2 p.m.; Fri at 2 and 5:30 p.m.; Sat at noon, 1 and 2 Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Admission: Larz Anderson Skating Rink, 25 Newton St., Brookline, 617- p.m.; one-hour tours include samples (ID required). Tickets: $2; $15.95; seniors $13.95; children (3–11) $8.95; children (under 3) 739-7518. Thu from 10 a.m.–noon; Fri 7:30–9:30 p.m., Sat & Sun The Freedom Trail Foundation’s Freedom Trail Players, donation given to a local charity. Learn about the art of brewing free. Refer to Currently section under Film for IMAX theater list- noon–5 p.m. Fees: $5; rental skates $4.50. Named one of the most departing from the Visitor Center on Boston Common, 617-357- beer and taste the rich malts and spicy hops on this tour of the ings. Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated to advancing romantic destinations in the Hub by Boston magazine, Larz 8300. Call or visit www.thefreedomtrail.org for tour schedule. original Samuel Adams brewery. knowledge of the world of water, this outstanding aquatic zoo fea- Anderson Park was the former residence of the Anderson family Tickets: $12; children (12 and under) $6. Explore the Freedom Trail tures a 187,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean and is now a 64-acre public park that is home to the Museum of with costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James coral reef with sharks, sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic Transportation, several themed gardens and historical artifacts. The Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. CAMBRIDGE life. Be sure to visit the popular penguin habitat. Special exhibit: skating pavilion sits atop a wooded hill in the middle of what was Stops include the Park Street Church, the Boston Massacre Site, Amazing Jellies. The adjacent Simons 3D IMAX Theater is the first once an Italian garden designed by Charles A. Platt in 1901. the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall Harpoon Brewery Tour, 306 Northern Ave., 1-888-HARPOON squares. The Cambridge Discovery Booth located ext. 522. Tours: Tue–Sat at 3 p.m.; Fri & Sat at 1 and 3 p.m. Free at the Harvard Square “T” entrance provides addi- admission. This waterfront institution is one of Boston’s only tional information. microbreweries. Visitors gather at the Tap Room, which overlooks the brewery, for 30- to 45-minute tours of the plant. Cambridge Common/Old Burying Ground. A grazing pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting The Innovation Odyssey, departing from 28 State St. (at 2 p.m.), spot for public figures and a tent site for the Continental Army. free shuttle from Museum of Science (at 1:45 p.m.), 617-350- Early college presidents and town residents were buried in “God’s 0358. Tours: 2nd Sat of every month at 2 p.m. Tickets: $25; stu- Acre” across from the Common. dents (with ID) $15; children (under 10) $10; family rate $50. This two-hour journey showcases Boston as the birthplace of such Christ Church. This 1761 Tory house of worship was utilized as a innovations as the telephone, the Internet and modern surgery. Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. Board a luxury motorcoach to visit Boston’s hidden historical treasures, including the MIT Museum, Harvard Medical School and First Church Unitarian/Universalist. Harvard College provided the Ether Dome at Mass General Hospital. DVD program included. the pews for its students in this 1833 building erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. The Literary Trail, departing from the Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-350-0358. Guided tours: 2nd Sat of every month Harvard and Radcliffe Yards. The centers of two institutions at 9 a.m., rain or shine. Tickets: $30; children (under 12) $26. that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s founding Group tours also available. Tickets include entrance to all muse- in 1636. ums on the trail. This 20-mile tour includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum; the Omni Parker House; Cambridge’s Longfellow Harvard Square/Old Cambridge. The center of Cambridge House; the Concord Museum, which houses Ralph Waldo activity since the 17th century, the Square is home to Harvard Emerson’s study; and famed Walden Pond. University, historic buildings, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and shops. North End Market Tour, 64 Cross St., take the T to Haymarket, 617-523-6032. www.northendmarkettours.com. Wed & Sat 10 Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m. 617-547-7105. Open daily from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in Reservations required. Custom tours for groups available. Tickets: 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn $47.25 per person. Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many promi- and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking tours through nent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer.

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FREEDOM TRAIL church was described by Henry James as “the most inter- THE REDCOATS ARE THE COMING—Men costumed esting mass of brick and mortar in America.” as British loyalists march in formation along the Freedom Old Granary Burying Ground (4). Tremont Street next to FREEDOM Trail near Faneuil Hall. Park Street Church, 617-635-4505. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. This historic cemetery, formerly the town granary, is TRAIL the final resting place of John Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert The Freedom Trail begins Treat Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil, James Otis and at the Boston Common the victims of the Boston Massacre. A stone inscribed Information Kiosk where you “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the can obtain a free guide or rent grave of Mother Goose. a handheld self-guided audio tour complete with sound King’s Chapel and Burying Ground (5). Tremont and effects and anecdotes for $15, School streets, 617-227-2155. Open daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $12 for each additional adult closed Mon. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at 12:15 p.m. and $10 for children. Free 90- Burying Ground open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tours: Mon and minute, park ranger-guided Thu–Sat 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; Tue and Wed 1–4 p.m. Visitors tours wil resume in the spring are reminded that King’s Chapel is a house of worship. The from the Boston National chapel was established in 1687 as the first Anglican congre- Historical Park Visitors Center gation in Boston. The second chapel, built in 1754, became at the corner of State and the first Unitarian church in America after the Revolution. Devonshire streets. First come, first serve. Arrive 30 Site of the first public school and Ben Franklin’s statue minutes prior to tour. Call 617- (6). On School Street, marked by a column and commemora- 242-5642 for more informa- tive plaque. On April 13, 1635 the town voted to establish the tion. The number accompany- first public school in the country (the forerunner of the Boston ing each site listed below Latin School). Nearby is Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in refers to the site’s location as 1856, the first portrait-statue erected in the United States. shown on Panorama’s map (see facing page). Site of the Old Corner Bookstore (7). School and Washington streets, 617-367-4000. Constructed as an Boston Common (1). Set aside in apothecary in 1718, the ground floor was later used as a 1634 as a military training field and bookstore that became the center of literary Boston and the grazing pasture, the Common is the meeting place of such notables as Emerson, Hawthorne, rail Foundation oldest public park in America. The Longfellow and Thoreau. Paul Revere House (12). 19 North Square, Hanover Street, park served as quarters for British 617-523-2338. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Admission: $2.50; as well as Colonial troops, and Old South Meeting House (8). 310 Washington St., 617- students & seniors with I.D. $2; children (5–17) $1; (under 5) free. housed Civil War regiments. The 482-6439. Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sat & Sun ’til 5 p.m. The oldest home in Boston, built about 1680, was occupied by

© The Freedom T British Army set out for the start of Admission: $5; students & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children Paul Revere from 1770 to 1800. the Revolutionary War from what is (under 6) free. This building housed many town meetings, the most Boston’s own “yellow brick road” is actually a red brick line now Park Square. famous of which triggered the Boston Tea Party. Permanent exhibit: Old North Church (13). 193 Salem St., 617-523-6676. Open weaving through the city and connecting 16 key historic sites. Voices of Protest. daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun services at 9 a.m. & 4 p.m. Known as Each one tells a piece of the dramatic story of America’s The State House (2). Beacon Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest standing Street, top of Beacon Hill facing Old State House (9). Corner of Washington and State streets, church, where two lanterns were hung on April 18, 1775, signaling birth. These sites are not amusement park replicas; they are Boston Common, 617-727-3676. 617-720-1713. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; stu- the Redcoats’ departure by sea for Lexington and Concord. the actual places where Revolutionary War-era patriots like Open Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., dents & seniors $4; children (6–18) $1; children (under 6) free. Paul Revere and John Adams once gathered. The Hub’s most except holidays. Guided tours Built in 1713, this seat of colonial government was the center of Copp’s Hill Burial Ground (14). Hull Street. Set out in 1660, Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The activity for such patriots as John Hancock, and Samuel and John Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Many remarkable peo- famous attraction, the Freedom Trail is walked by some three famous golden dome of the State Adams. It was from the east balcony that the Declaration of ple are interred here, including Increase Mather, his son Cotton, million visitors every year. The two-and-a-half-mile red brick House marks the government seat Independence was first read in Boston. Cotton’s son Samuel Mather and Edmund Hartt, builder of the pathway unites historic markers from the State House, with of the Commonwealth of U.S.S. Constitution. Massachusetts. The cornerstone Boston Massacre Site (10). State Street in front of the Old State its brilliant gold dome, to the 204-year-old U.S.S. was laid by Samuel Adams, and the House. At the next intersection below the State House, a ring of Bunker Hill Monument (15). Breed’s Hill, Charlestown, 617- Constitution, a.k.a. “Old Ironsides.” In between, there’s the building stands on land bought from cobblestones marks the site of the clash between a jeering Boston 242-5641. Climb the monument from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Lodge Old Granary Burying Ground, the final resting place for John Hancock. The red brick portion crowd and a British guard of nine soldiers on March 5,1770. and museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The site of the historic American patriots like John Hancock, Paul Revere and James was designed by the legendary battle of June 1775. architect Charles Bulfinch. Faneuil Hall (11). Merchants Row and Faneuil Hall Square, 617- Otis; the Old South Meeting House and Faneuil Hall, where 523-1300. Open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given daily U.S.S. Constitution (16). Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, some of the most fiery debates of the Revolution took place; Park Street Church (3). Corner of every half hour 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Military museum open 617-242-5670. Free guided tours Thu–Sun from 9:30 a.m.–3:50 and the Old North Church, where two lanterns were hung to Park and Tremont streets, 617-523- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. “The Cradle of Liberty” combines in p.m. This 44-gun frigate is the oldest commissioned warship in 3383. Sunday services at 8:30 & 11 one building a free enterprise market on the first floor with a free the world. The U.S.S. Constitution Museum, located adjacent to the signal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride. a.m. and 5 p.m. Built in 1809, this marketplace for the exchange of ideas upstairs. ship, is open daily from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Call 617-426-1812.

46 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 47 ESTAURANT GUIDE R HIGH WINTER I American 49 : Chinese 51 5s WARMERS Eastern Mediterranean 51 If Jack Frost won’t stop nipping at French/French-American 51 your nose, a warm drink in a cozy N French Country 53 locale is just the thing to help Indian 53 you nip back. From sinfully rich International 53 hot cocoa, to grown-up treats Irish 54 like hot cider and mulled wine, countless Boston-area haunts Italian 55 D have just the thing to warm the cockles Japanese/Sushi 56 of your heart. Here are five of our favorites. Mediterranean 57 Museum Dining 57 HENRIETTA’S TABLE, 1 Bennett St., E New England 57 1Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Once its new ice Seafood 58 skating rink opens later this month, this New England-inspired eatery will really get into full- Southwestern 60 swing, offering rink-side refreshments including Steakhouses 60 the barn burner: hot apple cider with Southern X 60 Vietnamese Comfort, lemon rind and a cinnamon stick. NIGHTLIFE Noshing by Christine Celli any of us may entertain the fantasy of a night on the town, Sinatra-style, complete with OAK ROOM, Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 Mswing dancing and a four-course meal, but let’s face it: the whole dinner and dancing thing AMERICAN 2St. James Ave., 617-267-3500. With plush is the nightlife of our grandparents. Yet thanks to the development of the late-night combination leather couches, dark wood accents and Apropos, Sheraton Boston, 39 Dalton St., 617-375-6500. Drawing of gourmet dining, exquisite cocktails and sultry dance beats, we can still spend an evening out its influences from American regional cuisine with a strong New candlelight throughout, the Oak Room is the with the same sort of multi-faceted class. Some in town have nicknamed such destinations England flair, the menu at Apropos offers hearty, satisfying dishes perfect place to cozy up with a hot toddy on “niteries”—part nightclub, part eatery. Whatever you want to call them, beginning with Saint ranging from pan-roasted Chilean sea bass to grilled New York sirloin a cool winter’s night. and herbed roasted chicken. The menu, created by executive chef (refer to listing, page 54), which opened with a star-studded bang in 2002, the combination has Joseph Nartowicz, exudes the flavors of Boston. B, L, D, SB. $$$ become a model for success, with new versions popping up everywhere. Saint set the bar high L.A. BURDICK CAFE, 52-D Brattle St., with its tapas-style menu of Euro-Asian delights prepared by culinary darling Rene Michelena and Aura, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. Aura’s sea- 3Cambridge, 617-491-4340. The hot chocolate glitzy events with celebrity guest DJs. But those who have followed the same path have managed sonal menus showcase chef John Merrill’s passion for using fresh, at Burdick’s is a legendary blend of rich, dark local ingredients in his recipes. Chef Merrill partners with local farm- chocolate imported from France and steamed to carve their own niches. The Enormous Room (567 Mass Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-5599) ers and fishermen to select freshly harvested vegetables, seafood serves only one thing—the enormous platter at $14 a person—loaded with Mediterranean inspired that is just off the boat and specially aged meats and cheeses to cre- milk—as delectable as their world famous treats like Moroccan-spiced beef skewers and baba ganoush. The finger food is best enjoyed ate his award-winning meals. B, L, D, SB. $$$ chocolates, only melted in a cup. while lounging on pillows, at low tables, listening to DJs spin world music and reggae. The latest of *Avenue One, Hyatt Regency, Financial District, 1 Ave. de Lafayette, TEALUXE, 108 Newbury St., 617-927-0400, the bunch, Middlesex (pictured above, 567 Mass Ave., Cambridge, 617-491-5599), adds a mod- 617-422-5579. Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a 0 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-441-0077. The ern, urban flair to the lounge act by allowing guests to create their own space thanks to rolling relaxed atmosphere. Live jazz every Thu. B, L, D, C. $$ 4 perfect place to enjoy a pot of tea, both for furniture. The food harks back to one’s college years, including 10 tiny tacos and the chips with *Bob the Chef’s, 604 Columbus Ave., 617-536-6204. Boston’s pre- Tealuxe’s precision brewing technique and the two green dips, but with cocktail in hand you’ll feel all grown up and cooler than Old Blue Eyes. mier soul food restaurant features a wide array of talented local jazz coziness of the shops, adorned with copper musicians as well as a delightful assortment of southern and Cajun cuisines to satisfy any palate. One of the key attractions at Bob the ceilings and walls filled with tea boxes. Chef’s is the Sunday brunch with live jazz from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. $$ B = Breakfast AVERAGE PRICE OF DINNER ENTREES GRENDEL’S DEN, 89 Winthrop St., L = Lunch $— Most entrees less than $12 *Cheers, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Also: Faneuil Hall 5Cambridge, 617-491-1160. Tucked away in a D = Dinner Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill and $$ — Most entrees $12–18 basement in the heart of Harvard Square, this BR = Brunch $$$ — Most entrees $19–25 Faneuil Hall locations offer a mouthwatering selection of traditional SB = Sunday Brunch $$$$ — Most entrees more than $25 fare and an abundant beverage selection, including their award-win- venerable Harvard haunt may have a fake fire- C=Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide range of entrees and prices; ning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Pick up officially place, but it will still melt your heart thanks to LS = Late Supper therefore, the classifications are only approximations. licensed Cheers merchandise at the gift shop. L, D, C, LS. $ its spicy mulled wine, a half-priced happy hour VP = Valet Parking Restaurants listed accept major credit cards unless *Dick’s Last Resort, Prudential Center, 55 Huntington Ave., 617- food menu and even cheese fondue. * = Entertainment otherwise specified. 267-8080. This is the joint your mama warned you about. Dick’s —Christine Celli

48 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 49 RESTAURANT GUIDE serves buckets of barbecue pork ribs and chicken, as well as lobster, contemporary flair. The stately dining room reflects the rich culinary delectable wood-grilled pizzas to pan-seard scallops and steak frites, P.F. Chang’s, 8 Park Plaza, Theatre District, 617-573-0821. shrimp and crab legs, steak and salads. There are also 74 kinds of heritage that lives on at the birthplace of Boston cream pie and the this downtown dining destination has created a buzz among Hub Traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality combine in this beer. Dick’s has SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., which includes Belgian waffles, Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ vino aficionados and diners alike. Not to be missed are the monthly upbeat bistro. Specialties include Chang’s chicken in soothing let- omelets, crab cake Benedict, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit and a wine pairing dinners and the weekly wine tastings. L, D, C. $$$ tuce wraps, Dan Dan noodles and orange peel shrimp. An array of make-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Live music, no cover, no dress Perdix, 560 Tremont St., 617-338-8070. A New American bistro in vegetarian dishes such as Sichuan-style long beans and stir-fried code and definitely no class. Open daily, Dick’s Last Resort is billed the South End run with flair by chef Tim Partridge and his wife Nini spicy eggplant are also available. Enjoy an impressive list of over 50 as “The Shame of Boston.” L 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Thu 4 Diana. Elegant and charming, this welcome newcomer has been CHINESE wines. Reservations accepted but not required. L & D Sun–Wed p.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 1 a.m. www.dickslastresort.com $$ acclaimed for such whimsical signature dishes as “Today’s steak 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til midnight. C, LS. $$ with whatever Tim wants” and the dessert staple, “Really freakin’ Chau Chow City, 83 Essex St., Chinatown, 617-338-8158; 52 Excelsior, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St., 617-426- good chocolate torte.” D. $$$ Beach St., Chinatown, 617-426-6266. This flagship of the Chau 7878. Lydia Shire’s newest culinary masterpiece delivers bold and Chow chain features authentic Swatowese seafood dishes, such as EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN contemporary American cuisine at this stunning Back Bay location. Speeder & Earl’s, Copley Square Hotel, 47 Huntington Ave., 617- clams in black bean sauce, lobster or crab with ginger and scallion, An impressive collection of 500 wines, representing all regions of the 536-9000. Boston’s “quirkiest” breakfast and coffee bar, serving and spicy fried calamari. The service is superb, and the daily dim Lala Rokh, 97 Mt. Vernon St., 617-720-5511. Lala Rokh, the leg- world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate-controlled glass wine traditional and innovative favorites such as eggs Benedict and malt- sum attracts those with adventurous palates. Also a great place for endary princess immortalized in the 19th-century tale by Irish poet tower. Pre- and post-theater dining available. D, C, LS. $$$$ ed waffles. Boston’s best pastries and premium blends of gourmet an after-midnight meal. L, D, LS. $$ Thomas Moore, is honored by brother/sister team Babak and Azita coffee from Speeder & Earl’s of Vermont and are also featured. B, L, Bina. Using their mother’s home-style Persian recipes and unusual The Federalist, Fifteen Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St., 617-670- Sat & SB, D. $ New Shanghai Restaurant, 21 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338- imported spices, they’ve created a unique dining experience in the only 2515. The menu at this powerbrokers’ haven offers artistic imagina- 6688. Specializing in Shanghai and Cantonese cuisine, this much- restaurant of its kind in New England. Elegant and affordable, it’s a tion in the preparation of dishes ranging from Colorado rack of lamb The Spinnaker, atop the Hyatt Regency, 575 Memorial Dr., lauded Chinatown destination features a menu chock full of Chinese highlight of historic Beacon Hill. L Mon–Fri noon–3 p.m.; D nightly to skillet-roasted French Dover sole, in an atmosphere that evokes Cambridge, 617-492-1234. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Boston favorites, such as General Gau’s chicken and Peking duck, as well as 5:30–10 p.m. Reservations recommended. VP.www.lalarokh.com $$ the stately traditions of the world’s most private clubs. A rooftop herb skyline and Charles River while dining in Boston’s only revolving delectable seafood dishes, like the crispy whole fish and scallops garden and in-kitchen fish tanks help to ensure culinary perfection. rooftop restaurant and lounge. Spinnaker features American cuisine for with black peppercorn glaze. L, D, LS. $$ B, D, Sat & SB, C, LS. $$$$ dinner and Sunday Brunch. Savor a cocktail or dance under the stars FRENCH/FRENCH-AMERICAN on Fri & Sat evenings. D, LS, SB. Reservations recommended. $$$ Peking Tom’s Longtang Lounge, 25 Kingston St., 617-482-6282. Finale, One Columbus Ave., behind the Four Seasons Hotel, 617- This hip, funky downtown eatery specializes in gourmet makeovers Aujourd’hui, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., 617- 423-3184; 30 Dunster St., Harvard Sq., Cambridge, 617-441-9797. Stephanie’s on Newbury, 190 Newbury St., 617-236-0990. of traditional Cantonese and Polynesian dishes such as kung pao 351-2037. Featuring an ambiance of contemporary elegance with One of the only dessert restaurants in America, Finale features items Recommended by The New York Times, chef/owner Stephanie chicken and the ubiquitous pu pu platter, as well as potent, colorful the Public Garden as a backdrop, this eatery is one of only two like the caramel carnivale and its signature “molten chocolate cake.” Sidell’s eatery showcases sophisticated American cooking, including cocktails like the scorpion bowl and the innovative kumquat mojito. restaurants in the state to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award. With Chef Nicole Coady’s menu is complemented by its luscious drink salads, grilled fish chicken and comfort food, such as meatloaf. L, D, C, LS. $$ its recent re-opening and new look, Aujourd’hui welcomes chef de menu of ports, champagnes, cordials and its well-known “Finale Casual elegance at its best with sidewalk cafe, club-like bar and Favorites.” A light dinner menu is available. L & D. $$ skylit dining space. Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m. L, D, SB 10 a.m.–3 p.m., C, VP Tue–Sat evenings. $$$ *Hard Rock Cafe, 131 Clarendon St., two blocks from Boylston St., 617-424-ROCK (7625). HRC Boston serves up the best down-home *Sweetwater Cafe, 3 Boylston Place, 617-351-2515. This casual American food possible, seasoned with a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll. pub offers classic American comfort food, including steak tips, burg- Try the infamous “Pig” sandwich, excellent burgers and chicken ers and sandwiches, in a relaxed atmosphere. Sweetwater also sandwiches. Memorabilia highlights include “The Aerosmithsonian,” boasts a large beer selection, patio dining, food ’til 1 a.m. and live the “Boston Wall of Fame,” Phish’s vacuum, Jim Morrison’s leather music Thu–Sat. Open daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. $ pants and Madonna’s bustier. L, D, C, LS. $ Theatre Cafe, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574-2752. Located Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, The Ritz-Carlton Boston Common, 12 in the heart of the theater district, this restaurant features traditional Avery St., 617-574-7176. Chef Ulrich Koberstein sets an uncharted American fare in a comfortable atmosphere and is a great location for course of adventure in contemporary cuisine, featuring American pre- and post-theater dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted favorites, seafood and steaks, all artistically presented. The artful parking at on-site garage is available. Open daily for B, L, D. $$ menu is created from a palette of lush local flavors. The restaurant also boasts an exhibition kitchen. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ *Top of the Hub, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above Boston for dining and a Locke-Ober, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed by local culi- spectacular view of the city.The magnificent cuisine complements the nary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), this downtown landmark breathtaking views. L, D, LS, C. Live jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ has been refurbished and restored to its former glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion has been updated, but Shire has kept Union Bar and Grille, 1357 Washington St., 617-423-0555. This many of its classics, including the steak tartar and the legendary lob- sleek, upscale American bistro in the up-and-coming SoWa District, ster Savannah. L, D, LS. $$$$ features everything from gourmet comfort food like the Reuben sandwich and a beef-and-sausage burger to the award-winning Meritage, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439-3995. $10K tuna in a roasted tomato vinaigrette. D, C, LS, SB. $$$ Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an appropriate vin- tage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The restaurant’s interior UpStairs on the Square, 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617-864- combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating a luxurious 1933. Boasting an eclectic decor, this lush urban oasis features atmosphere to accompany a hearty meal. All menu items come in everything from gourmet pizza to Colorado rack of lamb, created by appetizer and entree sizes. D, LS. $$$$ renowned chefs Amanda Lydon and Susan Regis. L, D, C, LS. $$$$

Parker’s Restaurant, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-725- Vinalia, 101 Arch St., Downtown Crossing, 617-737-1777. Boasting 1600. Executive chef Jerry Tice celebrates nostalgic cuisine with a more than 40 wines by the glass and menu items ranging from

50 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 51 RESTAURANT GUIDE cuisine Jerome Legras, whose debut menu of modern French cuisine Hamersley’s Bistro, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. This pioneer- Radius, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award-winning chef uses the freshest regional ingredients. To complement the flavors, ing French-American classic, helmed by the husband and wife team Michael Schlow churns out impeccably prepared nouveau French fare sommelier Ted Davidson offers an award-winning selection of wine of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put the South End dining scene such as foie gras-suffused Vermont pheasant and New Zealand loin of from an 1,800-bottle library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat on the map. Try the duck confit or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon venison in an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. Pastry chef Paul 5:30–10:30 p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ and parsley. Long regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ Connors creates rapturously delectable desserts. The ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the service is top-notch. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Brasserie Jo, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., 617-425- *Julien, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900. 3240. Regional French cooking in the classic brasserie style. The The award-winning Julien offers creative contemporary French cui- Spire, Nine Zero Hotel, 90 Tremont St., 617-772-0202. Alluringly “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award-winning Chicago restaurant com- sine in a formal dining room of unparalleled elegance and intimacy. ensconced in Boston’s most fashionable luxury boutique hotel, Spire bines traditional favorites (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique An ideal setting for pre-theatre dining, a private business dinner or a features a striking interior and chef Gabriel Frasca’s cuisine, which specialties (Uncle Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list romantic celebration. D Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m. Tapas menu available at combines flavors from France, Italy, Spain and Portugal with seasonal and desserts in the French tradition complete this Gallic experience. bar Mon–Fri 4–7 p.m. $$$$ New England ingredients. Named one of “America's 50 Best Hotel Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$ Restaurants” by Food and Wine. B, L, D LS, VP. $$$$ L’Espalier, 30 Gloucester St., 617-262-3023. Situated in a historic *Café Fleuri, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451- Back Bay townhouse, this sophisticated French classic helmed by 1900. Feast under the stars in Mediterranean ambiance. Enjoy what top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of both power brokers and FRENCH COUNTRY Boston magazine hails as “the best Sunday brunch in Boston” or couples on a romantic night out. D. $$$$ 1 partake in a wonderful à la carte menu featuring Mediterranean fare, Hungry i, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. This restored two-story regional American specialties, and authentic French pastries and No. 9 Park, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed chef Beacon Hill townhouse features three working fireplaces and a desserts—all within a beautiful sunlit garden atrium. B Mon–Fri Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes in a sophisti- charming outdoor patio. Chef Peter Ballarin celebrates over 20 years 6:30–11:30 a.m., Sat 7:30–11 a.m.; L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D cated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef Lynch has a subtle of romancing patrons with French country cuisine and his flair for Mon–Sat 6–10 p.m., Sun 4–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $$ hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive renditions of classic Italian creative desserts. Signature dishes include venison au poivre, braised and French fare such as fresh pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$ rabbit a la moutard and turbin of sole. L Thu and Fri only, noon–2 Clio, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Private dining room James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer serves up French- Pigalle, 75 Charles St. South, 617-423-4944. This welcoming available upon request. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. $$$$ American fare with some striking Asian influences in a sleek, sophis- bistro in Park Square brings exquisite French cuisine to the Theatre ticated atmosphere that’s styled after a Parisian supper club. Bacon- District via the inventive culinary artistry and personally charming wrapped foie gras, caramelized swordfish au poivre and ginger- service of co-owners and husband-and-wife team Marc Orfaly and INDIAN glazed oxtail keep customers coming back for more. D. $$$$ Kerri Foley. D, VP. $$$ Gandhi, 704 Mass. Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-491-1104. Savor the scents and flavors of India and enjoy exceptional Indian cuisine in the heart of Central Square. Only the freshest produce, herbs and delicate spices are used to prepare the healthy fare. L daily noon–3 p.m.; D noon–11 p.m.; SB noon–3 p.m. L buffet daily Harborside Restaurant noon–3 p.m., “All you can eat” $5.95. Beer & wine. $ Shanti, 277 Huntington Ave., 617-867-9700; 1111 Dorchester Ave., The rrestaurantestaurant with an ocean of window dressing. 617-929-3900. Hailed by the Boston Phoenix as “one of the best [South Asian] restaurants Boston has ever had,” Shanti specializes in cuisine from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, blending such unique flavors as garlic, ginger, mint and fresh coconut. The Huntington Ave. location is ideal for pre- or post-symphony or theater dining and boasts a large beer and wine selection. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D 5–11 p.m. $

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Blue Ginger, 583 Washington St. (Rte. 16), Wellesley, 781-283-5790. Celebrity chef Ming Tsai combines the flavors of Asia, Europe and the Americas to produce a unique cuisine that has won the praise of crit- ics. Signature dishes like sake-miso Chilean sea bass with wasabi oil and soy syrup make it worth the short ride to the suburbs. L & D. $$$$

Intrigue, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856-7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those who desire a cosmo- politan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a global menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, D, LS. $

*Jacob Wirth, 37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586. Opened in 1868, Jacob Boston HistoricHistoric FishFish PierPier • 617.423.1000 Wirth is the city’s second-oldest restaurant and a Boston classic, Functions for any occasion serving European, American and traditional German fare, including wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and a great selection of German beers.

52 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 53 RESTAURANT GUIDE A True Taste This Theater District mainstay still has the look of an old-time saloon, *The Green Dragon Tavern, 11 Marshall St., 617-367-0055. complete with an ancient mahogany bar, weathered hardwood floors Boston’s premier 18th-century tavern, located on the Freedom Trail, of Eastern and weekly piano sing-alongs. L, D, C, LS. $$ is home to Boston’s only Guinness/Oyster Festival. Microbrews and a large selection of imported beers flow from its taps. Live entertain- L, 234 Berkeley St., 617-266-4680. Located at the upscale clothing ment nightly, with a traditional Irish seisiun (session) Sat 4–8 p.m. L, creative southwestern cuisine Mediterranean institution Louis Boston, this chic, minimalist-style eatery features a D, C, Sat & SB. $ 222 Berkeley Street menu by chef Pino Maffeo that melds Asian ingredients and spices Copley Square, Boston with French and Italian preparations and techniques. Dishes such as *Hennessy’s of Boston, 25 Union St., 617-742-2121. Located near 617.247.2225 in Historic Boston the roasted cod coated in panko bread crumbs, as well as playful Faneuil Hall, Hennessy’s serves up items like wood-grilled Irish Tucked away in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill is amuse bouches such as cappuccino-flavored cotton candy, keeps L’s salmon, Kilmacalog chowder, shepherd’s pie, burgers, soups, salads snakebites Lala Rokh, featuring the culinary delights of Persia. fashionable crowd coming back for more. L & D. $$$$ and a huge bar appetizer menu. An extensive beer and wine list, pri- vate snugs, farmer’s tables and a turf-burning fireplace. Featuring live Since its opening in 1995, the restaurant has received angus ranch strip steak ecstatic reviews by some of the country’s toughest Mantra, 52 Temple Place, 617-542-8111. This sleek, buzz-worthy entertainment five nights a week and monthly performances by pop eatery combines a stylish interior, complete with a 15-foot-high, bands directly from Ireland. L, D, SB. $ critics including Zagat, Gourmet and Food & Wine fire and spice pasta magazines. For a memorable evening of distinctive woven-wood “Hookah Den.” The kitchen creates classical European and French fare with an innovative use of Indian spices and ingredi- *The Purple Shamrock, 1 Union St., 617-227-2060. Named after cuisine, beautiful surroundings and gracious hospitality, ents in such dishes as pan roasted red snapper in a yogurt dressing former Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, the character of the mango margaritas visit the Mediterranean world of Lala Rokh. and seared foie gras with a panacetta-filled wonton and a sweet Rascal King is captured through historical decor and an energetic mission fig. L, D, C. $$$$ environment. Fresh New England seafood, lobster specials, aged fresh grilled salmon fillet Angus steaks and traditional favorites are some of its specialties. L, D, Rialto, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, 617-661- Sat & SB $ 5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants features fine wines 20% food discount for parties of six to and cuisine from France, Italy and Spain. Chef Jody Adams lends her twenty guests with this ad creative talents to seasonal dinner menu items such as grilled pork ITALIAN tenderloin with Ligurian potato-cheese pie, pine nuts and basil. D Just a few reasons to come visit us. only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ Antonio’s, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of Boston’s finest www.cottonwoodboston.com Italian restaurants (across from Massachusetts General Hospital on 97 Mt. Vernon Street, Beacon Hill *The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian food with nightly specials and 720-5511 1927 culinary landmark offers award-winning contemporary French complementing wine list. Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m. cuisine. The Dining Room: D, SB. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The margarita and chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D Lounge: L, D, C, LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. $

Saint, 90 Exeter St., 617-236-1134. This luxe hotspot—part restau- Caffe Vittoria, 296 Hanover St., 617-227-7606. This popular rant, part nightclub—boasts a chi-chi decor, exotic cocktails and a European-style cafe in the North End offers a variety of desserts, cappuc- Reach hungry “mini cuisine” menu by acclaimed chef Rene Michelena, whose cino and espresso. Sun–Thu 8 a.m.–midnight, Fri & Sat ’til 12:30 a.m. $ Southeast Asian-inspired fusion dishes have won over the hip crowd that congregates here. D, C, LS, VP. $$$$ Caliterra, Wyndham Boston Hotel, 89 Broad St., 617-348-1234. visitors in more Located in the in the heart of the Financial District, this casual, Sonsie, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended by Boston upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with seasonal New than 22,000 hotel magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” The lively restaurant England flavors. B, L, D. $$ features a streetside cafe, 50-foot mahogany bar, brick oven and col- rooms in Boston & orful dining room. The menu by award-winning chef Bill Poirier Cantina Italiana, 346 Hanover St., 617-723-4577. Opened in 1931, includes tempura tuna roll with avocado, mizuna and tobiko caviar this longtime favorite is the oldest restaurant in the North End and Cambridge and herb pappardelle with asparagus. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.– 2:30 serves some of the best traditional Italian cuisine in Boston in a warm p.m.; Sat & SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 6–11 p.m. and and charming atmosphere. Reservations recommended. D, LS. $$ Wed–Sat 6 p.m.–midnight. C, LS, VP. Check out the Red Room cock- tail lounge downstairs. $$ Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 75 Arlington St., 617-357- 4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge, 617- Zephyr on the Charles, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial 661-4810. Refer to listing under Steakhouses for full description.$$$ Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant serves small-por- tioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic fare like sushi-grade tuna Florentine Cafe, 333 Hanover St., 617-227-1777. Revered by visi- tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting features spectacu- tors and residents since its post-Prohibition debut, this historic North BOSTON’S HIDDEN JEWEL lar views of the Boston skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ End cafe has become one of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with fresh tomatoes and lobster cream sauce, seared veal with grilled shrimp in Frangelico mushroom sauce, and grilled pro- IRISH sciutto-wrapped Angus beef with alfredo risotto are just a few of the Italian wonders awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily *Black Rose, 160 State St., next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617- noon–1 a.m. L, D, C. SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON 742-2286. Located in the Faneuil Hall Marketplace area, this popular FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, pub features aged beef, chicken, fresh native seafood, light fare, La Groceria Ristorante Italiano, 853 Main St., Cambridge (off hearty sandwiches and other American and Irish classics from the grill Central Square), 617-876-4162. This charming neighborhood restau- RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED CALL AT 617-423-3400 1 served in a casual, jovial atmosphere. Live Irish music nightly and rant boasts the freshest vegetables, the finest herbs and spices, 71 /2 Charles Street, Beacon Hill 617.227.3524 weekend afternoons. L, D, LS, SB. Traditional Irish breakfast served. $ handmade pasta, fresh grilled fish, lobster and steak. For 33 years La

54 PANORAMA JANUARY 3–16, 2005 55 ESTAURANT GUIDE A Boston Tradition R A National Historic Landmark Groceria has been an Italian classic, having been featured in Gourmet Osushi, 10 Huntington Ave., 617-266-2788. This newcomer to the magazine, The Boston Globe, the Boston Herald and Zagat Survey. sushi scene has earned raves for its fresh fish and dazzlingly innova- Enjoy excellent Northern Italian cuisine in a casual, home-style tive maki rolls, such as the godzilla, crystal rainbow and spicy TNT atmosphere. Children’s menu available. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–10 p.m., maki, all served in a chic, minimalist atmosphere. L, D, LS. $$$ Sat 3–10 p.m., Sun 1–9 p.m. www.lagroceriarestaurant.com $$ Shino Express Sushi, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. This tiny, Lucca Restaurant & Bar, 226 Hanover St., 617-742-9200. Winner subterranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2002, Zagat Survey’s fun specials, offering Newbury Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining “Top New Restaurant 2002” and winner of Best of Boston 2001, this alternative. L & D. $ new North End eatery is racking up accolades for its regional Italian America’s cuisine, award-winning wine list, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. Oldest D nightly 5–11 p.m.; weekends 5–11:30 p.m.; bar menu ’til 12:15 MEDITERRANEAN a.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. VP. SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ Restaurant Bar 10, The Westin Hotel, Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave., On The Mamma Maria, 3 North Square, Prince and Garden Court streets, 617-424-7446. This sleek, contemporary bistro serves creative Freedom Trail 617-523-0077. “Easily the most attractive restaurant in the North Mediterranean cuisine and offers an exceptional wine list. Enjoy In The End” (Boston magazine, January 2004); “One of Boston’s most grilled Greek salad flatbread pizza or tagliarini provencale in a cos- Faneuil Hall Area romantic restaurants” (The New York Post, 2003). Set in a three-story, mopolitan atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $$ 19th-century brick row house overlooking North Square in the North Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, End, Mamma Maria offers charming views of the neighborhood and Olives, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Celebrity chef Fresh New England Lobster city skyline, as well as a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. The Todd English got his start with this local eatery and the Charlestown And Grilled Meats seasonal menu features regional Italian dishes using local ingredients. flagship restaurant is still the unparalleled king of his endeavors. Five private dining rooms available. D Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat Sample English’s multi-layered, ingredient rich, pan-Mediterranean 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 ’til 11 p.m. Reservations accepted. VP. www.mammamaria.com $$$ creations. Reservations are not accepted, so arrive early and be pre- Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm pared to wait. D. $$$$ Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, 207 Endicott St., 617-523-5959. Union Bar til-Midnight Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of England’s All Major Credit Cards Honored • Validated Parking Birmingham Hotel, Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com MUSEUM DINING Hotel. Elegant, comfortable surroundings. Specialties include: veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives; Bravo, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369-3474. and Norwegian salmon stuffed with escarole and shrimp in a wild Bravo is an exciting addition to the culinary offerings at the MFA. mushroom cream sauce. Parking nearby. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 Chef Benjamin Cevelo brings the creative flair he developed while a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. $ working with Wolfgang Puck, offering a light, eclectic and contempo- rary menu. The restaurant is a work of art itself, with bold colors and Teatro, 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841. One of the hottest additions clean lines created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz. The to the Theatre District, Teatro’s reasonably priced Italian-influenced inviting, warm ambiance complements a rotating selection of some The steaks menu was created by executive chef Robert Jean with owner/chef of the MFA’s modern masterpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Jamie Mammano. The restaurant has been praised by foodies and Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ critics alike, dubbed “Best Pre-Theatre Dining 2003” (Improper are hand-carved. Bostonian) and “Best Italian Restaurant 2003” (Boston magazine). D Museum of Science, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Dinner and a Mon–Sat 5 p.m.–midnight; Sun 4–11 p.m. Reservations accepted. movie is old news—today it’s brunch and a movie at the noontime www.teatroboston.com $$$ Skyline Sunday Brunch, offering views of the Charles River and the “…ONE OF THE BEST [SOUTH ASIAN] RESTAURANTS BOSTON HAS And so are Cambridge and Boston skylines. The package includes tickets to the EVER HAD.” —BOSTON PHOENIX Via Matta, 79 Park Plaza, 617-422-0008. Radius owners Michael newest IMAX film in the Mugar Omni Theatre, admission to the “…DINERS WILL BE BOWLED OVER BY THE BIG, BOLD FLAVORS OF Schlow and Christopher Myers have created an Italian-style tratto- exhibit halls and free parking. Tickets: $32; seniors $31; children THIS COOKING.” —BOSTON HERALD ria that was named one of “America’s Best New Restaurants” by $30. Reservations recommended. The Science Street Cafe offers the ceilings. “THIS PLACE DOES EVERYTHING WELL.THE LIGHTS AREN’T JUST Esquire and “One of America’s Best Restaurants” by Gourmet. L, D, appetizers and drinks before or after viewing the exhibit hall, Fri ON, THEY’RE BURNING BRIGHTLY.” —BOSTON GLOBE LS. Closed Sun. VP. Reservations recommended. $$$$ from 6–10 p.m. $ BOSTON 277B Huntington Ave. JAPANESE/SUSHI NEW ENGLAND jKkJ Located behind Symphony Hall and opposite The Huntington Theatre Ginza, 16 Hudson St., Chinatown, 617-338-2261; 1002 Beacon St., *Durgin-Park, 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-2038. A (T)617.867.9700 Brookline, 617-566-9688. This restaurant is a favorite of many sushi- Boston landmark in historic Faneuil Hall (where your grandfather and (F)617.262.9262 loving Bostonians. Dine on the freshest raw fish and tempura with great-grandfather may have dined) features steaks, chops and seafood specialties like the Ginza Surprise, boasting a selection of exotic in a New England tradition. Piano and oyster bars open late. L, D. $ DORCHESTER sushi rolls and sashimi. L, D, LS. $$$ 1111 Dorchester Ave. Henrietta’s Table, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, Gyuhama, 827 Boylston St., 617-437-0188. This Back Bay institu- 617-661-5005. “Fresh and Honest” is its creed. Nothing but locally (T)617.929.3900 Impeccably Decadent. tion is known for its late-night “rock ’n’ roll” sushi beginning at 10 grown and organic produce are used to create a lively and textured (F)617.929.3979 p.m., when the music is cranked up and the chefs create an array of menu of reinterpreted New England classics. Daily specials feature At The Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St. James Ave., Boston www.shantiboston.com Reservations 617-267-5300 www.theoakroom.com tasty maki rolls and nigiri sushi. Gyuhama also offers an array of the best available in fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry and meats, pre- tempura and teriyaki dishes. L, D, LS. $$ pared in an open kitchen. Private dining room available. B Mon–Fri

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CLAREMONT PK. Chart House, 60 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart House CONCORD SQ. boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, steaks and more. AGUADILLA SAVOY WELLINGTON Surrounded by waterfront views, the eatery offers specialties like ROLLINS P Mass. Ave. WOR RANDOLPH the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer; shrimp fresca; CONCORD PL. VE. CES SAN JUAN PELHAM macadamia crusted mahi-mahi; slow roasted prime rib; and its MASSACHUSETTS A TER W. W. signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Private parties for 30 NEWTON SHAWMUT A SPR P Langham Hotel, Boston 2 RUTLANDW. MONSIGNOR (formerly Le Meridien) or more by reservation only. L Sat 11:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; D W. W. HAVEN REYNOLDS ING NEWLAND PL. 250 Franklin Street, Boston Mon–Fri 5–10 p.m., Sat ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. SEE LOCA- CONCORD BROOKLINE 617.956.8752 P FIE TOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ VE. LD Blackstone Square TIC www.langhamhotels.com WASHINGTONMYS Gourmeli’s Seafood, Marriott Copley Place, 110 Huntington Ave., MALDEN HAVEN 1 2 E. BROO 617-236-5800 ext. 6741. Enjoy the sushi bar or indulge in fresh lob- WAREHAM PLYMPTON ster, swordfish and more. Offering an array of fresh New England VE. KLINE E. DEDHAM seafood and entrees. B, L, D. $$$ NORTHAMPTON Franklin NEWLAND DEBLOIS CUMSTON E. NEWTONSquare HARRISON A E. CANTON ANDREWS PL. Great Bay, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617- ANDREWS

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line from every seat in the dining room. During the day, the casual STOUGHTON atmosphere makes it a welcoming location for a cup of coffee or MELEE PAR bowl of chowder. In the evening, the Grill is transformed into a TRASK sophisticated dining room featuring fresh New England seafood. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, C, LS, VP. $$$

Jasper White’s Summer Shack, 50 Dalton St., 617-867-9955; GAGE 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500. World- renowned chef, cookbook author and Boston foodie godfather Jasper Prices range from $45.00 to $56.00 White brings his extensive knowledge of seafood and New England fare Children under 12, $17.50. to the Back Bay and Cambridge. For a casual night out, the restaurant offers the freshest seafood available, including the chef’s famous pan- Sunday seatings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. roasted lobster, hearty chowders, grilled fish, award-winning fried chick- FELLOWS en and an unparalleled raw bar. Boston: Daily 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., raw 617-536-7669 Call for take-out! bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Cambridge: L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lighter 429 Columbus Ave. fare served from 3–5 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 (three blocks directly behind The Prudential Center) Langham Hotel, Boston (formerly Le Meridien) p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. SEE LOCATOR #11 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ 250 Franklin Street, Boston Open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 617.451.1900, ext. 7125 Jimmy’s Harborside, 242 Northern Ave., 617-423-1000. Since Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m./closed Sundays www.langhamhotels.com 1924, visitors and natives alike have found Jimmy’s Harborside to No checks or credit cards accepted be among New England’s most famous landmarks. From the water-

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RESTAURANT GUIDE front location, you’ll enjoy world-renowned seafood and views of SOUTHWESTERN TheThe historic Boston Harbor. Features award-winning chowders, Maine lobster, traditional Boston haddock and jumbo baked stuffed shrimp. Border Cafe, 32 Church St., Cambridge, 617-864-6100. Sizzling A substantial, acclaimed wine list is modestly priced. Mon–Thu fajitas, overstuffed quesadillas and giant margaritas are the highlights noon–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m., Sun 4–9 p VP. SEE LOCATOR at this Tex-Mex hotspot in Harvard Square. Other specialties include #5 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ Cajun and Creole dishes, all served in a bustling, lively and fun NORTHNORTH ENDEND atmosphere. L, D, C, LS. $ Legal Sea Foods Restaurant, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617-227-3115; Cottonwood Cafe, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. Specialties include enowned as Boston’s “Little Italy,” the North End is constantly brimming with the Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617-266-7775; Prudential Center, open-grill steaks, poultry, seafood, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Voted aroma of garlic and freshly cooked cuisine. But its storied history is also part of its 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; 5 Cambridge Center, Kendall “Boston’s Best Southwestern Restaurant” and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Rcharm. The oldest neighborhood in the city, it gave birth to the American Revolution Square, Cambridge, 617-864-3400; other locations. For over 50 Reservations recommended. Private function rooms. Two hours free val- on its narrow cobblestone streets and has been home to wave after wave of new immigrants. years, Legal Sea Foods has served the freshest seafood possible, idated parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D daily ’til 11 p.m.; including oysters, wood grilled fish, succulent New England lobsters Sat & SB 11 a.m.–3 p.m. C, LS, VP.www.cottonwoodboston.com $$ Today, with such strong ties to its past, the and its famous clam “chowda.” Extensive wine list. L & D. $$$ North End remains one of the most European neighborhoods in America, offering the best McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Boston Park Plaza STEAKHOUSES Hotel, 34 Columbus Ave., 617-482-3999; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, in Old World cooking and tradition along North Market, 617-720-5522. Recognized nationwide for its fresh Abe & Louie’s, 793 Boylston St., 617-536-6300. Boasting the serv- with a variety of sightseeing and entertain- seafood and lively atmosphere, McCormick & Schmick’s offers more ice, style and elegance of a New York steakhouse, this establishment ment adventures year-round. than 30 varieties of fresh seafood, as well as steak, chicken and pasta offers a menu that includes hand-selected, prime-aged cuts of beef, dishes and a unique menu that changes daily. L daily 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; fresh fish and poultry, as well as an extensive wine selection. The D Sun–Thu 4–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 4 p.m.–midnight. Bar open daily sophisticated mahogany and brass-accented decor creates a com- ’til 1:30 a.m. Bar menu Mon–Fri 3:30–6:30 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 fortable environment perfect for entertaining. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ “THE MOST ATTRACTIVE RESTAURANT p.m.–midnight. Casual attire. $$$ IN THE NORTH END… Bonfire Steakhouse, 64 Arlington St., Park Plaza Hotel, 617-262- The New England seafood was excellent and the Oceana, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227-3838. One 3473. Todd English’s latest culinary triumph is an American steak- sirloin of lamb was the tenderest I’ve had.” of Boston’s premier seafood spots. Boasting a breathtaking view of the house with European influences, boasting a delectable menu that Boston Magazine, January 2004 Harbor, Oceana offers uniquely prepared fresh seafood. B, L, D, SB. $$ spans all the regions of the world. A firewall is the main focus of the three north square, boston (617) 523-0077 dining room, running along the back wall where the cooking www.mammamaria.com Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium, 199 Clarendon St., Copley Square, becomes entertainment. D, C, LS. $$$$ 617-536-3500; 1400 Worcester Rd. (Rte. 9), Natick, 508-628-9900; 55 Needham St., Newton, 617-964-4244. Enjoy fresh-grilled seafood Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 75 Arlington St., WINE SPECTATOR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2002 in a comfortable atmosphere. Specialties include blackened tuna 617-357-4810; Royal Sonesta Hotel, 5 Cambridge Parkway, sashimi, Skipjack’s moonfish, Maryland crabcakes and lobsters. Cambridge, 617-661-4810. The menu includes selections of the finest Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for seafood restaurant. Swing cuts of meats, homemade pastas, fresh seafood and more. Enjoy with the Winiker Orchestra Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Boston: lighter fare and a late night menu in the spacious bar and parlor area. L & D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m. Newton: L & D The Park Square location is close to the theater, historic sites, shop- 11:30 a.m.– 10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. $$ ping and includes functon space for 10–300 people, while the Cambridge location on the banks of the Charles River features an out- Turner Fisheries, Westin Hotel Copley Place, corner of Stuart and door patio and a spectacular view of the Boston skyline. L Mon–Fri Dartmouth Streets, 617-424-7425. Seafood, honest and current, is 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; C, on the menu at one of Boston’s newest and grandest seafood VP. www.davios.com. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. $$$ restaurants. Known for its fresh seafood and winner of several Nouvelle Italian Cuisine regional awards, Turner’s features seven-foot-high French windows, *The Oak Room, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, swooping Hollywood banquettes, mahogany paneling and cobalt blue 617-267-5300. This sophisticated restaurant offers a traditional steak- featuring a variety of tile. Private dining rooms accommodate 10–140 guests. Discounted house menu of prime steaks, generous chops and fresh New England meats and fresh fish... VP at The Westin Hotel Copley Place. L, D, C, LS. $$$ seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling and accented with rich Specials prepared daily; draperies and wall ornaments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D Wisteria, Doubletree Hotel Boston, 821 Washington St., 617-956- daily. The Oak Bar specializes in classic and contemporary martinis, Pan seared veal with 7900. This restaurant and bar with a nouveau Asian twist offers an offering a raw bar and the complete Oak Room menu. $$$$ “ZAGAT SURVEY, TOP NEWCOMER 2002” grilled shrimp, housemade innovative menu that synthesizes of New England seafood and Asian lobster ravioli and Certified cuisine. Impeccable service and attention to detail are apparent, from REGIONAL ITALIAN CUISINE the unique presentation of entrees on signature china to the welcom- VIETNAMESE Black Angus beef. Full bar ing hotel towel offered upon being seated. L & D. $$$ Dinner Nightly from 5 and private function Pho Pasteur, 119 Newbury St., 617-262-8200; 36 Dunster St., Late night menu until 12:15 a.m. room available. Ye Olde Union Oyster House, 41 Union St., 617-227-2750. Steps Cambridge, 617-864-4100; 137 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-783- Drinks until 1 a.m. away from Quincy Market on the Freedom Trail stands America’s old- 2340; 682 Washington St., 617-482-7467. Enjoy the flavorful, low- est restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, flame-grilled beef and fat cooking of authentic Vietnam in beautiful surroundings. Winner of 226 Hanover St., North End, Boston 333 HANOVER ST., BOSTON chicken. Famous for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. “Best of Boston” 1994–99, this unique restaurant offers hearty noo- (617) 742-9200 • www.luccaboston.com 617.227.1777 Specialties include clam chowder, shrimp, swordfish, seafood platters dle soups, fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese salads, shrimp on sugar- and fresh lobster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 cane and delicious vegetarian dishes. Take-out available. Reser- Valet Parking — Private Function Room email - http://www.2nite.com/Florentine p.m. VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com $$$ vations recommended. L & D. Beer and wine at all locations. $

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Best Italian Restaurant 2003 —Boston Magazine 177 Tremont St., Boston 617.778.6841 www.teatroboston.com reservations accepted 1 2 3 y courtesy of the Boston Public Librar THE MOLASSES FLOOD OF 1919 2 The story behind the bizarre-but-true Boston disaster by Christopher Wallenberg ost people would never suspect that firehouse and an elevated train track were molasses could be a deadly substance. destroyed. More than 21 people died and 150 MBut on January 15, 1919, residents of were injured. The surrounding area was cov- 4 the North End learned about the dangers of ered in two to three feet of the sticky brown 1 excessive sticky, sweet goo when an unimagin- muck and it took weeks to clean up the mess. 3 CITY LIGHTS—The Theatre able disaster struck their neighborhood. For years, much of downtown reeked of District sparkles at night. Shortly after noon on that tragic day, the molasses, especially on hot days. shrieking sound of metal being torn apart was The fallout was just as bad. There were heard on Commercial Street. Nearby workers 125 lawsuits filed against the company who on their lunchbreak looked up just as a 58-foot owned the tank. The hearings for the case high, 90-foot wide cast iron tank filled with 2.2 were the longest in the history of the 4 million gallons of molasses burst wide open. Massachusetts court, with over 3000 witness- An eight-foot tidal wave of the thick liquid es called and 45,000 pages of testimony and poured out, barreling through the streets of the arguments recorded. North End at an estimated 35 miles per hour. No monument exists to mark this bizarre A trail of devastation was left in its wake. disaster, but if you climb up on the brick ter- Homes and commercial buildings were ripped race along Commercial Street near Copp’s Hill, from their foundations and buried in the you just may be able to detect a hint of onslaught. The Public Works Department, a molasses odor wafting through the air.

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