Typecon 2017 Walking Guide to Boston
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Cover art features an illustration of the iconic statue dedicated to Make Way for Ducklings, a classic children’s book set in Beantown. Designed TypeCon 2017 by Nancy Schön and located in the Public Garden, the ducks are local celebrities, and are typically dressed up for holidays and the playoffs. There’s Walking Guide even a parade in their honor on Duckling Day. to Boston Food. Booze. Museums. Events. Touristy Things. We’ve got you covered. Welcome to Boston! Since 1630, Boston has been one of the country’s most rebellious cities. Here you’ll fnd a spirit of independence that transcends generations, and a culture of innovation that has inspired the best and brightest minds for centuries. Boston is one of the most walkable cities in America, so be sure to wander the countless parks, visit landmarks such as the Old North Church and Fenway Park, and get lost amidst the cobblestone alleys and brownstone row houses of Boston’s neighborhoods. Boston has some of the best restaurants in the country, not to mention world-class cultural institutions like the MFA and New England Aquarium. And throw Cambridge some love too! From Harvard to MIT to artsy Central Square, the People’s Republic is a unique city unto itself. —Written by Carl Unger, Monotype Zakim Bridge North What’s in here? End 1 Workshops & Food Nearby West 3 Coffee & Breakfast End 5 Cheap Eats 7 10 Minute Walk 9 15 Minute Walk Govt. Waterfront 11 Worth the Walk Center 13 Food Trucks Beacon 15 Seafood Spots Hill 17 Dollar Oysters Financial 19 Good for Groups Downtown Crossing 21 Money to Burn 23 Breweries & Booze Back 25 City Happenings Bay TC 27 Museums Theatre Chinatown Leather District Bay Village Fenway Seaport South End 1 Workshops TC Hotel: ve es A am Boston Park Plaza St. J 50 Park Plaza Workshops: MassArt 621 Huntington Ave • 15 mins driving Food Nearby e • 20 mins on the T v A Green Line, E n 1. Sami’s (Lebanese Food Truck) to g Outbound to n 107 Ave Louis Pasteur A5 | $ ti n Longwood u H 2. Pat’s Place (Lunch/Breakfast) 15 Francis St, Peter Brent Bldg A10 | $ 3. Penguin Pizza (Editor’s Choice) 735 Huntington Ave 10 | $ A 4. Beta Burger e Av 1437 Tremont St A10 | $ on gt in nt 5. Rod Dee Thai 2 (Thai) W Hu 94 Peterborough St A15 | $ Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 3 Coffee & Breakfast 1. Nespresso Boutique Bar (Coffee/Breakfast) 7 Newbury St A5 | $ 2. Au Bon Pain (Coffee/Breakfast) 431 Boylston St A5 | $ 8 3. The Friendly Toast Back Bay (Breakfast/Lunch) 35 Stanhope St A10 | $ 4. Flour Bakery & Coffee Shop 131 Clarendon St A10 | $ 5. Mike & Patty’s (Sandwiches, Breakfast/Lunch) 12 Church St A10 | $ 6. Thinking Cup (Breakfast/Lunch) 1 6 2 TC 7 85 Newbury St A10 | $ 7. Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar 665 Washington St A10 | $ 8. Pressed (Juice, Vegetarian, Breakfast/Lunch) 4 3 5 120 Charles St A15 | $ Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 5 Cheap Eats 1. Boloco (Burritos) 176 Boylston St A5 | $ 8 2. Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Cafe (hand-pulled noodles) 86 Bedford St A15 | $ 4 3. Winsor Dim Sum Café Address: 10 Tyler St A15 | $ 4. Piperi Mediterranean Grill One Beacon St A15 | $ 5. Avana Sushi 2 6 42 Beach St A15 | $ 1 5 TC 6. Verts Mediterranean Grill (Gyros, Lunch) 7 95 Summer St A15 | $ 3 7. Gre.co (Greek, Lunch) 225 Newbury St A15 | $ 8. Anna’s Taqueria (Burritos) 242 Cambridge St A20 | $ Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 7 10 Minute Walk 1. Parish Cafe (Lunch/Dinner, Sandwiches) 361 Boylston St A5 | $ 2. Maggiano’s Little Italy (Lunch/Dinner) 4 Columbus Ave A5 | $$ 3. Dig Inn (Healthy Lunch) 557 Boylston St A10 | $ 4. Wink & Nod (Dinner, Genre Changes) 3 Appleton St A10 | $$ 5. Masa (Dinner, Latin American) 439 Tremont St A10 | $ 6. Billy’s Sub Shop 1 TC 57 E Berkeley St A10 | $ 8 2 7. Post 390 (Lunch/Dinner, Gastropub) 3 406 Stuart St A10 | $$ 7 8. Jacob Wirth (German) 4 5 31-37 Stuart St A10 | $$ 6 Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 9 15 Minute Walk 1. Coda (American Gastropub) 329 Columbus Ave A15 | $$ 2. Fuji @ Ink Block (Sushi) 352 Harrison Ave, Ste B A15 | $$ 3. My Thai Vegan Cafe 3 Beach St A15 | $ 4. Choungs Vegan (Lunch) 5 5 Beach St A15 | $ 5. JM Curley (Lunch/Dinner) 21 Temple Pl A15 | $$ 6. Buttermilk & Bourbon (Southern) 6 TC 3&4 160 Commonwealth Ave A15 | $$ 7. Picco (Pizza) 513 Tremont St A15 | $$ 8 8. Luke’s Lobster Back Bay 75 Exeter Street A15 | $$ 1 2 Average walking times based off Google Maps 7 Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 11 Worth the Walk 8 1. Clover Food Lab (Lunch/Dinner, Vegetarian) 27 School St A20 | $ 7 2. Carrie Nation (Dinner, Gastropub) 4 11 Beacon St A20 | $$ 2 3. Trade (Mediterranean) 1 540 Atlantic Avenue A20 4. State Street Provisions (Dinner, Gastropub) 255 State St A20 | $$ 5. Tavern Road (Lunch/Dinner, American) 343 Congress St A25 | $ 6. Coppersmith (Dinner, Roof Deck) TC 40 W Third St A25 | $$ 7. Saus (Fries, Waffles & Sandwiches, Editor’s Choice) 33 Union St A25 | $ 8. Hanover Street (Italian) Hot bed of grandmother’s cooking style restaurants. Pick one, anyone. A25 | $$ 5&6 Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 13 Food Trucks Trucks rotate days and locations along the Greenway. Check here for the full information http://bit.ly/2tyjwYB 5 A15-30 depending on location • Bacon Truck • Momogoose 4 • Baja Taco Truck • Moyzilla • Bon Me • North East of • Boston Burger the Border Company • Pennypackers 3 • Chik Chak • Posto • Chubby Chickpea • Quebrada Baking Co. 2 • Clover • Roxy’s Grilled Cheese • Compliments Food Co. • Sabroso • Cookie Monstah • Sheherazad TC 1 • Cupcake City • Shuck Food Truck • Fresh Food Generation • Stoked Pizza • Gogi on the Block • Taco Party • Indulge India • Tenoch • Jamaica Mi Hungry • The Dining Car • Mei Mei • Zinneken’s • Mo’Rockin Fusion • Zo on the Go Food 15 Seafood Spots 4 1. B&G Oysters 550 Tremont St A15 | $$$ 2. Atlantic Fish Company 761 Boylston St A15 | $$$ 3 3. The Oceanaire Seafood Room 40 Court St A20 | $$$ 4. Neptune Oyster 63 Salem St # 1 A25 | $$$ 5. James Hook & Co (Lobster Specialty) 5 15 Northern Ave A25 | $$ 7 6. Row 34 TC 383 Congress St A30 | $$$ 2 7. Island Creek Oyster House 500 Commonwealth Ave A30 | $$$ Seafood is what we do. You really can’t go wrong. Reservations recommended at all but Neptune and James Hook, which don’t have them. 6 Average walking times based off Google Maps 1 Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 17 Dollar Oysters 1. Strip By Strega (M-Th, 5PM – 7PM) 64 Arlington St A5 Bar & lounge only. 2. Smith & Wollensky (M-F, 4PM – 7PM) 6 101 Arlington St, Back Bay Location A5 3. Les Zygomates (M-F, 3PM – 7PM) 4 129 South St A15 Bar area only. 5 4. Marliave (4PM – 6PM & 9PM – 10PM) 10 Bosworth St A15 Dollar clams & oysters. Available on the patio as well. TC 3 5. The Merchant Kitchen (M, 8PM – 12AM) 1 60 Franklin St A20 2 6. Sterling’s (M, 4PM – 7PM; Sa-Su, 3PM – 6PM) 60 State St A20 Available on the patio as well Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 19 Good for Groups 1. Barcelona South End (Tapas) 525 Tremont St A15 | $$ (617) 266-2600 2. Shabu-Zen (Hot Pot) 16 Tyler St A15 | $$ (617) 292-8828 3. Salty Pig (Charcuterie & Gastropub) 130 Dartmouth St A15 | $$ (617) 536-6200 4. Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar (Mexican) 271 Dartmouth St A15 | $$ (617) 369-5609 TC 5. Gaslight Brasserie (French Fusion) 4 2 560 Harrison Ave A20 | $$ (617) 422-0224 6. Committee (Mediterranean Tapas) 50 Northern Ave 25 | $$ A 3 (617) 737-5051 5 6 Average walking times based off Google Maps 1 Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 21 Money to Burn 1. Grill 23 (Steak) 161 Berkeley St A5 | $$$$ 2. Ostra (Mediterranean) 1 Charles St S A5 | $$$$ 3. Mistral (French) 7 223 Columbus Ave A10 | $$$$ 4. Sorellina (Italian) 1 Huntington Ave A10 | $$$$ 6 5 5. Ruka (Peruvian Asian Fusion) 505 Washington St A15 | $$$$ 6. Yvonnes (Speakeasy, French) TC 2 Winter Pl A15 | $$$ 2 7. No.9 Park (French, Italian) 1 9 Park St A15 | $$$$ 4 8. Oishii (Sushi) 3 1166 Washington St #110 A20 | $$$$ Reservations highly recommended. 8 Average walking times based off Google Maps Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 23 Breweries & Booze 1. Harpoon Beer Hall (Beer & Soft Pretzels Only) (10–15 min drive) 2. Sam Adams Brewery (15–20 min drive) 3. Trilium Brewery, Two locations Greenway (Full Pours, Shown on Map) 7 Fort Point (Original Location, Takeaway Only) 5 4. Liquid Art House (Upscale Rotating Art) 6 3 100 Arlington St A5 | $$$ 5. JM Curley (Great Beer List & Cocktails) 21 Temple Place A15 | $ TC 6. Yvonnes (Speakeasy, May Be a Line) 2 Winter Pl A15 | $$$ 4 7. Beantown Pub (Pool Hall) 100 Tremont St A15 | $ 8. Beehive (Live Jazz Most Nights) 541 Tremont St A15 | $$ 2 1 Average walking times based off Google Maps 8 Each $ indicates $10 average cost of meal 25 City Happenings 2 1. Summer in the City (Outdoor Music & Movies) Boston Harbor Hotel A30 August 22: World Premier Band, 6PM August 25: My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Dusk 2.