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August 25–September 7, 2008 The OfficialOfficial Guide to BBOSTONOSTON

101A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying the Hub

PLUS: The Deutsche Bank Championship Celebrating Boston Charter Day The Patriots’ Home Opener in Foxboro

panoramamagazine.com now iPhone and Windows® smartphone compatible! contents COVER STORY STATE OF AFFAIRS: The Old State House is one of 16 historic sites along Boston’s famous Freedom Trail. 12 Boston 101 Refer to story, page 12. PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF Our beginner’s guide to the Hub

DEPARTMENTS 6 around the hub 6 NEWS & NOTES 10 NIGHTLIFE 11 DINING

18 the hub directory 19 CURRENT EVENTS 25 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 29 SIGHTSEEING 35 EXCURSIONS 37 MAPS 43 FREEDOM TRAIL 45 SHOPPING 51 RESTAURANTS 64 CLUBS & BARS 65 NEIGHBORHOODS

on the cover:cover: The Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge stands as a gateway to Boston visitors coming from the north. Photo: Della Huff

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a magazine affiliate ______4 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 5 aroundthehubby Josh B. Wardrop NEWS&NOTES 4HE SHOPPING 4HE DINING

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ith Labor Day weekend upon us, Boston-area golf fans celebrate the arrival of that date Wcircled in red on their calendars as the Deutsche Bank Championship tournament, a major PGA event held annually at Tournament Players Club of Boston in nearby Norton, returns. The tournament defies tradition by beginning on a Friday, August 29, and lasts through Labor Day on Monday, September 1, and boasts an impressive field of stars players, including Trevor Immelman, recent British Open champion Padraig Harrington, and the world’s #2 ranked golfer (and defending Deutsche Bank Champion, pictured above) Phil Mickelson. Already a popular event for spectators and players alike, the Deutsche Bank Championship event has become a prominent tournament as one of the four PGA Tour playoff events, with the first-place finisher walking off with a cool $1.26 million. Refer to listing, page 23. "EGIN YOUR "OSTON EXPERIENCE AT .EW %NGLANDS NUMBER ONE SHOPPING AND DINING DESTINATION HAPPY 378TH, BOSTON! 3TOP BY THE #USTOMER 3ERVICE $ESK TO RECEIVE YOUR Labor Day weekend traditionally symbolizes the end of summer, but Boston still has something &2%% 3HOPPING 0ASS GOOD FOR DISCOUNTS AT OVER to celebrate September 4–7 as a coalition of local cultural organizations commemorates the  SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS INCLUDING A FREE CUP OF 378th anniversary of Boston’s establishment with Boston Charter Day 2008.The four-day event AWARD WINNING .EW %NGLAND CLAM CHOWDER AND Old State House Boston is packed with free admission to area museums like the and DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO "OSTONS ONLY SKY HIGH Historical Society Museum, as well as lectures and cultural presentations on the region’s ear- liest inhabitants, the Massachusett and Ponkapoag Indian tribes, and other events celebrating OBSERVATION DECK the pre-Colonial history of Boston. Refer to listing, page 22. DESTINATION EXTRAORDINARY cont. on page 8 >> "ACK"AY\3(/0025\WWWPRUDENTIALCENTERCOM news & notes 6 • nightlife 10 • dining 11 ___ $AILY 'RILL \ 3KYWALK \ 0 & #HANGS #HINA "ISTRO \ "OSTON $UCK 4OURS \ ,EGAL 3EA &OODS 6 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM aroundthehub:NEWS&NOTES Aquarium Whale Watch calendar of events FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Funnyman Kevin Knox (seen on “The Jimmy Kimmel Show”) per- forms at Nick’s Comedy Stop, bringing big laughs to Boston’s longest-running comedy club. << cont. from page 6 Refer to listing, page 19. PATS KICK OFF FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 & 2008 SEASON SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Since February, New The presents England football fans have two evenings with Liz Phair as been slightly shell-shocked, the songstress performs a special wondering “How did David concert of songs from her debut Tyree catch that Eli album, the acclaimed Exile in Manning pass?” But on Guyville, in celebration of its September 7 at 1 p.m., all 15th anniversary. Refer to listing, the bad memories of Super page 21. Bowl XLII will be shoved aside as the New England Simons IMAX ® Theatre SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 Patriots (pictured above) The 25th Annual Putnam County officially ignite pigskin Spelling Bee—the hilarious fever here in the Hub with musical tale of a group of awk- YDEN their season opener at L ward youths hilariously vying for Gillette Stadium against the UL A

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P Refer to listing, page 23. receiver Randy Moss. Tickets—as you’d Explore the world of water. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 expect—are hard to come by Rocker Gavin DeGraw hits the for this game, but if you can Central Wharf, Boston, MA | www.neaq.org | 617-973-5206 Wilbur Theatre for one night only find a way in, you’re sure to to perform songs from his new be attending one of the self-titled album, including the Boston fall sports calendar’s current hit single “In Love With A most exciting events. Refer ___ Girl.” Refer to listing, page 22. to listing, page 23. 8 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM aroundthehub:NIGHTLIFE aroundthehub:DINING Not Your Weatherproof Burger L’Espalier Grandma’s Wit Brothers says Au Circus Revoir

KOOZA L’ESPALIER Cirque de Soleil 30 Gloucester St. Beginning September 5 617-262-3023

f your concept of “cir- or the last quarter- Icus” revolves around Fcentury, acclaimed elephants, sawdust, lion French eatery L’Espalier tamers and ringmasters, has brought a taste of you obviously haven’t experienced the jaw-dropping Paris to the Back Bay at majesty of Cirque du Soleil. In September, the acclaimed its location within a 19th- circus troupe brings its new production, Kooza, to the century brownstone. This Bayside Expo Center under the blue-and-yellow Grand month, however, the Chapiteau (or, to us non-Francophones, the big top). Going restaurant that earned the prestigious Five Diamond Award back to its roots by combining two original circus tech- from AAA is closing its doors. On August 30—if you can niques—gravity-defying acrobatics and clowning—Kooza score a reservation—join area foodies to enjoy a final dinner unites 53 performing artists in an exhibition of amazing of buttermilk fried soft shell crab, smoked organic chicken feats that, combined with Cirque’s trademark exotic and with mitake mushrooms or almond-crusted rack of elaborate lighting and set décor, express the genuinely mov- lamb. Thankfully, L’Espalier itself lives on, starting September ing story of an innocent trying to find his place in the DUELING BURGERS 15, at its new location in the nearby Mandarin Oriental Hotel. world. Refer to listing, page 22. —Josh B. Wardrop Sibling Rivalry But for those wishing to bid the original location a fond adieu, 525 Tremont St. 617-338-5338 this is your final chance. Refer to listing, page 52.—Eva Medoff COCKTAILS 216 Hanover St. Some sibling rivalries—Cain OF THE 617-263-6887 WEEK versus Abel, Romulus versus DAVIO’S GOES Anyone who’s ever had to tickets Remus—end tragically. But Boston DEEP—INTO TEQUILA TUESDAYS to a game at Fenway only to get brothers and renowned chefs SUBURBS Sushi-Teq rained out knows that that a few David and Bob Kinkead decided to DAVIO’S NORTHERN InterContinental Hotel drops from the sky can put major channel all their competitive ener- 519 Atlantic Ave. ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 617-217-5150 frowns on faces. Luckily, North gy into their acclaimed restaurant, Patriot Place in Foxboro End comedy troupe Improv Sibling Rivalry. At this South End 508-339-4810 Lime? Check. Salt? Asylum has figured out a way to hotspot, diners choose between Football fans headed south to Check. Sushi? You read turn those frowns upside-down. If two menus that showcase the tal- Foxboro to cheer the defend- that right—waterfront you get rained out at Fenway, ents of each chef. Through Labor ing AFC champion New hotspot Sushi-Teq (as in bring your ticket to IA that same Day, the Kinkeads have added the England Patriots no longer sushi and tequila) com- night (Wednesday through Dueling Burger to their Sunday have to grill their own steaks at tailgate parties now that popular bines two seemingly Saturday) and get half-price tick- menu, giving diners the chance to Boston eatery Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse has opened a opposite cultures for Tequila Tuesdays, its innovative, early- ets for that evening’s show of choose between Chef David’s new location at the new Patriot Place, adjoining Gillette Stadium. week gathering on the InterContinental Hotel’s outdoor patio hilarious improv and sketch com- boursin and pancetta burger and The new Davio’s boasts a 200-seat dining room, open display overlooking Boston Harbor. If your idea of a perfect “cock- edy—where the only guarantees Chef Bob’s Anaheim chile, jack kitchen, an in-house bakery and a wine room with more than tail” is tequila straight up, Sushi-Teq offers up 69 premium are you’ll laugh yourself silly, cheese and chipotle lime mayo 300 varieties. Customers can dine on strip sirloin and agave tequilas every Tuesday, or if you prefer your tequila in you’ll never see the same show burger, making for one delicious filet mignon, or try classic Italian dishes like lobster risotto, angel a sassy tropical margarita, Sushi-Teq serves up creative fla- twice and the hilarity is never fight in which you’ll be glad to be hair pasta and tagliatelle Bolognese. And who knows? Maybe vors like pomegranate mango, blueberry lychee, ruby red called on account of rain. Refer to caught in the middle. you’ll even catch a glimpse of Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen grapefr___ uit almond and blackberry mango. —Eva Medoff listing, page 19.—Josh B. Wardrop —Brittaney Kiefer canoodling, post-game. Refer to listing, page 52. —Eva Medof___f 10 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM TOP LEFT PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 11 WELCOME TO THE institutions, including the Museum NEIGHBORHOOD of Fine Arts and the Isabella Boston New York can keep its “boroughs”: Boston Stewart Gardner Museum is a city of neighborhoods, each one with (refer to listings, pages 25 & 26), and is its own distinct identity and great reasons close to many of the city’s lushest green- to visit and spend time there. Here’s a spaces, proving that the Fenway has tons quick primer on some of Boston’s diverse more to offer than just peanuts and ’hoods and their claims to fame. ALLSTON- BRIGHTON: Packed with bars and clubs, ethnic restaurants and cool shops, this youth-centric neigh- borhood (Boston 101 University, and Harvard A beginner’s guide to the Hub University all have campuses there) is by Josh B. Wardrop one of Boston’s funki- photography by Della Huff est areas for nightlife. POPULAR WITH: College students, music ELIEVE IT OR NOT, THERE ARE ACTUALLY SOME PEOPLE WHO’VE lovers, barflies. never visited the historic, beautiful and always-exciting city of Boston— BACK BAY: heck, you may even be one of those people yourself! Whether you’re in Gorgeous old brown- B stones stand among town for the first time dropping your son or daughter off at one of our lovely tree-lined side- many fine institutions of higher learning, or you’re a sports fan enamored from walks, while just GOING SOUTH: The afar with the World Series champion Boston Red Sox or the AFC champion New blocks away streets like Newbury and Cracker Jack. POPULAR distinctive architecture of the England Patriots that’s come to take in a game, there’s a lot you should make time Boylston teem with beautiful people enjoy- WITH: Red Sox fans, art South End has led to most of it ing Boston’s best shopping and most pop- students, joggers. being designated as a Boston to see and do while in Beantown. Panorama offers some of the basics you’ll want to Landmark District. ular restaurants. POPULAR WITH: Ladies who NORTH END: know as you embark upon a holiday in the Hub. lunch, fashionistas, people-watchers. Boston’s oldest neigh- BEACON HILL: This historic neighbor- borhood is home to generations of Italians hood still boasts cobblestone streets and and a staggeringly large number of deli- old-fashioned gaslamps, and is nestled in cious Italian restaurants, bakeries and the shadows of the State House and cafes. It’s one of the most-visited parts of Suffolk University. It’s a place where law- Boston, thanks to its charming Old World makers mingle with law students while vibe and all that amazing food. POPULAR folks with money shop in swanky bou- WITH: Pasta lovers, tourists, girls’ nights tiques on charming Charles Street. out, beefy guys who look like extras from POPULAR WITH: Senators, bluebloods, “The Sopranos.” antiques dealers. SOUTH END: Perhaps the city’s trendi- THE FENWAY: Largely associated with est neighborhood, this longtime artists’ Fenway Park, this Boston neighborhood enclave and gay-friendly neighborhood has also boasts some of the city’s top cultural opened up to new demographics—includ-___ AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 13 ing increasing numbers of families—in the Paul Revere House and the recent years because of an influx of Old North Church—and finally acclaimed restaurants, stylish shopping ending in Charlestown at the USS and arts and theatre venues. POPULAR WITH: Constitution. Refer to listings, Foodies, dog owners, artists. pages 43 & 44. : A green oasis HUB LANDMARKS smack-dab in the center of the city, If you went to San Antonio for the Boston Common during the summer is a first time, you’d visit the Alamo. In vibrant mix of joggers, families, and Philadelphia, you’d check out the Liberty sightseers. A trip to the Common can Bell. Well, Boston has a few must-see spots entail strolling to the nearby Public of its own—ranging from historic Garden, where you can ride on the city’s famed avian-shaped peddle-crafts, the Swan Boats (refer The Party’s Over ations could age. Before restor to listing, page 35), or let TOWERS OF POWER: Allow us to save you some time: begin, the remains were then set your little ones sit on the seemingly nationwide love affair with the rich in history, has a y a Two prominent landmarks bronze statues of the Boston Red Sox (don’t worry, Yankees fans, handful of legendary along the Freedom Trail are even though most maps ofea aflame again, this time b . Boston show the Boston T welder working on the bridge Mallard family from the we know you still hate us). The Sox have restaurants operating Park Street Church (left) and adja- the Old North Church (right). Party Ship and Museum This year, the charred remains Boston-set children’s sold out every game for the last seven today that do go back ress Street , cent to the Cong e. were finally removed altogether classic Make Way for years, but folks still flock to the area quite a ways. If you Bridge, you won’t find it ther leaving a vacant spot where the Ducklings. Or satisfy around Lansdowne Street and Yawkey Way want to enjoy a meal , eventually, The centuries-old wooden struc- Tea Party folks do your athletic side on the to drink in the pre- and post-game excite- of truly historic proportions while in ture was struck by lightning in plan to rebuild. Common’s tennis courts ment at popular sports bars or to take Boston, take a taste of some of these 2001, causing tremendous dam- or softball diamond, Fenway Park Tours (refer to list- oldies-but-goodies. and, on hot days, dip ing, page 32), which get people up close to The oldest-continually operating your tootsies in the Frog Pond’s where luminaries like Ted Williams, Wade restaurant in the U.S. dating back to 1826, wading pool and spray fountain. Boggs and Manny Ramirez once played. Ye Olde Union Oyster edifices where the nation we know today : This spot on the CHEERS: Upon opening in 1969 it was House (refer to listing, page 58), still was forged to a subterranean bar where Freedom Trail was historically a meeting known as the Bull & Finch Pub, but after draws tourists from around the world to “everybody knows your name.” hall where fierce patriotic speeches were the producers of the NBC sitcom “Cheers” sample the fantastic seafood and belly up THE FREEDOM TRAIL: One of Boston’s heard. Today, though, it’s not political fire- used the bar’s exterior in the show’s open- to the oyster bar where Daniel Webster most popular activities for visitors, this brands that flock there but fans of shop- ing credits, the bar became, for all intents used to eat six plates of oysters at a sit- 2.5-mile long trail encompasses 16 historic ping, dining and entertainment. and purposes, “Cheers” to the literally ting. Just a year younger is Durgin- sites that were vital and significant to the Faneuil Hall Marketplace thousands of visitors who made a point of Park (340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, birth of our free nation. Beginning on boasts , a massive eating and drinking there when they came 617-227-2038), which still features tradi- Boston Common, the Freedom indoor food court, as well as indoor and to Boston. (The bar officially changed its tional New England cuisine (i.e., heavy on Trail (marked right on the ground as, alter- outdoor shops and kiosks and top restau- name in the ’90s.) Be warned: the inside seafood, broiled meats and boiled dinners) nately, a painted red line or a double line rants like Kingfish Hall and doesn’t resemble the bar where Sam and served by sassy, tart-tongued waitresses. of red brick) winds through ritzy Beacon Dick’s Last Resort (refer to list- Woody served up so many frosty brews, Lovers of German cuisine have eaten at Hill past sites like the gold-domed ing, page 59). Street performers during the but there’s plenty of “Cheers” memorabilia Jacob Wirth (31–37 Stuart St., 617- State House and Park day give way to an active nightlife scene to be had, and you can always order a 338-8586) in the Theatre District since Street Church, into downtown after dark, with dozens of bars and clubs “Giant Norm Burger” off the menu. 1868, chowing down on Reubens, sauer- Boston past the Old Granary attracting multitudes of revelers. braten, wiener schnitzel and phenomenal Burying Ground and the Old FENWAY PARK: Opened in 1912, the GEORGE ATE HERE German and Belgian beers. And Locke- South Meeting House, oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues is Well, maybe not—but that doesn’t change Ober (refer to listing, page 58) may have ___through the historic North End—home to also one of the most popular, thanks to the the fact that Boston, befitting a town so changed with the times since the 1870s ___ 14 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 15 In recent years, Boston’s been able to put its best foot even farther forward to walk- ing enthusiasts with a pair of new scenic walking paths that have opened up more parts of the city to pedestrian traffic. The Harborwalk—a series of connected . . .Just a walkways tracing a 47-mile stretch of the Boston Harbor shoreline—has opened up Heartbeat beautiful seaside views of boats on Boston Harbor, gorgeous parks like Christopher away! Columbus Waterfront Park and cultural attractions like the Institute of Contemporary Art and New England Aquarium (refer to list- ings, pages 25 & 34) to strollers from his- toric Charlestown all the way to the South Boston waterfront. Meanwhile, the lovely Rose Kennedy Greenway (named for the matriarch of Massachusetts’ VENERABLE VICTUALERS: (chef/owner Lydia renowned political family) is a 15-acre rib- The Union Oyster House, America’s oldest restaurant, remains a his- Shire couldn’t have bon of public walkways and vibrant, green toric and culinary landmark. eaten there in the old park land created when the Big Dig con- days—it was men struction project converted the above-ground only), but it still spe- Central Artery into an underground tunnel. cializes in the sort of rich, classic dishes The Greenway connects all the way from (including lobster Savannah, broiled scrod Chinatown to the North and rack of lamb) that discerning diners have savored for generations. If Your Dogs are Barking... WALK THIS WAY parts miles outside the city in, pageany There’s plenty of rea- …take a load off those aching direction (refer to MBTA map sons why Boston’s tootsies and let somebody else 42). Or, you can take advantage of ferry you around Boston. In great guided tour services like the been dubbed one the ours addition to cabs, Boston’s public nation’s best walking A amphibious Boston Duck T and transportation system, the MBT and Super Duck Excursions cities. It’s quite a man- , as own ageable size—often, (known in these parts, simply trolleys courtesy of Old T “the T”) runs four color-coded Trolley Tours,City View Trolleys two points that seem , as (refer to subway lines within the city quite far from each w-ground and Super Trolley Tours At The Corner Mall other on a map can be well as above- and belo listings, pages 32–34). walked to in a surpris- buses and a commuter rail to you have the best of Boston ingly short time. It’s very with boutiques and an safe and clean for a major metropolitan cen- in t e r national food court ter, and Boston is packed with beautiful End, and boasts spray fountains, park o ffering something for every palate! Colonial-era architecture that one tends to benches and lovely grassy areas to play miss whizzing by in a taxi or hurtling Frisbee or catch a few rays while you ___underground via subway. ponder where to walk to next. At the Corner of Winter & Washington Streets 16 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM

4 5/8 x 7 3/4 Panorama Boston 12/24/01 CURRENT EVENTS CLASSICAL

LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA FESTIVAL AT THE SHELL, thehubdirectory H atch Shell, Esplanade. Free and open to the public. Popular local ensemble the Boston Landmarks Orchestra continues its summer season of outdoor con- certs. Aug 27 at 7 p.m.—The Landmarks Orchestra per-

forms Symphonic Dancing, a program of waltzes, polkas, curr mambos and tangos; Sep 3 at 7 p.m.—C elebrate base- ball, American music and composer Leroy Anderson with OLD MEETS NEW: Two icons the Landmarks Orchestra’s presentation of Red Sox and of Boston—the Apple Pie. ent e Tower and —stand side-by-side in . Refer to listing, page 30. COMEDY

THE COMEDY STUDIO AT THE HONG KONG, 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617- v OUR GUIDE TO WHAT 661-6507. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; shows begin at 8 ents p.m. Call for complete schedule. Cover: $8–10. A place where fresh talent is discovered and headliners experi- TO DO, SEE, BUY AND ment. Aug 26 & Sep 2—Mystery Lounge; Aug 27—DJ Reason, Tom Messinger, Ed Kopesky and others; Aug 28—The Micah Sherman Club with Jimmy Bowes, Sandy EATEAT IN BOSTONBOSTON Asai and others; Aug 29—Reid and Renata hosts Pincus, Preach and others; Aug 30—Pincus, Preach, Clark Eleftriadis and others; Aug 31—Brian Shimkin, Tom Liszanckie, Jim Blumenfeld and others; Sep 3—Steve LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA: The ensemble, led index Macone, Doug Chagnon, Michele Mortensen and others; by conductor Charles Ansbacher, continues its series Sep 4—Jono Zalay, Matt Bowker, Taylor Connelly and oth- of free Wednesday concerts at the Hatch Shell on CURRENT EVENTS 19 ers; Sep 5—Reid and Renata host Bethany Van Delft, Joe the Charles River Esplanade. Refer to listing, left. Laroche, PJ Westin and others; Sep 6—Bethany Van Delft, Joe Laroche, Ed Domingues and others; Sep 7— MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 25 Bethany Van Delft hosts Kevin Neales, Ellen Moschetto, Raj Sivararaman and others. Culpepper’s Comedy Jamboree; Sep 3 at 10 p.m.—Naked Comedy Showcase. SIGHTSEEING 29 DICK DOHERTY’S COMEDY VAULT, 124 Boylston St., 800- 401-2221. Shows Tue–Thu at 8:30 p.m., Fri–Sun Open Mic NICK’S COMEDY STOP, 100 Warrenton St., 617-423-2900. at 9 p.m. Tickets: $12–15. Located in the downstairs portion Fri & Sat at 8:30 p.m. Cover: $20. Nick’s is the city’s longest- EXCURSIONS 35 of Remington’s bar and restaurant. Aug 25—Kevin Knox; running comedy club. Aug 29 & 30—Kevin Knox. Aug 26—Jim Lauletta’s Comedy Showcase; Aug 27— Wacky Wednesdays with Bob Gautreau; Aug 28—The Greg MAPS 37 Howell Show; Aug 29—Mike Donovan, Corey Rodrigues and FILM friends; Aug 30—Paul Nardizzi, Maggie MacDonald and friends; Aug 31—Martin hosts Open Mic Night. THE BRATTLE THEATRE, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-876- FREEDOM TRAIL 43 6837. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Tickets: IMPROV ASYLUM, 216 Hanover St., 617-263-6887. Tickets: $9.50; students & matinees $7.50; seniors & children $6.50. $15–20, dinner packages available. Visit www.improvasy- Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with double features SHOPPING 45 lum.com for complete show schedules. Please arrive 30 min- almost every day. Aug 25 at 3:15 p.m., Aug 26 at 5 and 9:15 utes prior to showtime. Some of Boston’s top improvisational p.m.—A Stolen Life; Aug 25 at 5:30 p.m., Aug 26 at 3 and comics perform uproarious and creative shows at their the- 7:15 p.m.—The Whales of August; Aug 25 at 7:30 and 9:30 RESTAURANTS 51 ater in the heart of Boston’s North End. Aug 27 & Sep 3 at 8 p.m.—The Girl Who Leapt Through Time; Aug 27 at 3:30, p.m.—Lost in Boston; Aug 28 & 4 at 8 p.m., Aug 29 & 30, 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.—Juno; Aug 28 at 3 and 7:30 Sep 5 & 6 at 8 and 10 p.m. —Main Stage Show; Aug 30 & p.m.—Law of Desire; at 5:15 and 9:45 p.m.—Matador. CLUBS & BARS 64 Sep 6 at midnight—The Midnight Show. COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE, 290 Harvard Ave., Brookline, IMPROVBOSTON, 40 Prospect St., Central Square, Cam- 617-734-2500. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. NEIGHBORHOODS 65 bridge, 617-576-1253. Cover: $7–16. This comedy troupe Tickets: $9.75; members, seniors & children (Mon–Thu) features sketch comedy, games, original music and audience $6.75 and (Fri–Sun) $7.75. This independent movie house participation. Aug 27 & Sep 3 at 8 p.m.—The Hump; Aug screens recent indie films, as well as the classics. Now 28 & Sep 4 at 8 p.m.—Bastards, Inc.; at 10 p.m.—The showing: Aug 25 at 7 p.m.—Jaws; Aug 27 at 7 p.m.— Great and Secret Comedy Show; Aug 29 & Sep 5 at 7:30 Children of a Lesser God (subtitled for deaf/hard of hearing p.m.—SketchHaus; at 8 p.m.—Henchmen; at 9:30 p.m.— audiences); Sep 1 at 7 p.m.—Raiders of the Lost Ark; Sep 7 Harold Night; at 10 p.m.—Theatresports; at 11:30 p.m.— at 1 p.m.—Kept and Dreamless. Night Cap; Aug 30 & Sep 6 at 6 p.m.—IB Family Show; at 7 p.m.—The Mosaic; at 8 and 10 p.m.—Mainstage; at 11:30 HARVARD FILM ARCHIVE, Carpenter Center for the Visual ___ p.m.—Night Cap; Aug 31 & Sep 7 at 7 p.m.—Sgt. Arts, 24 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-4700. Call for ___ 18 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 19 showtimes, complete schedule and ticket prices. With more Sep 3 at 8 p.m.—Cantrip, tickets: $15; Sep 5 at 8 p.m.— than 300 films shown per year, HFA is one of the most active The House Jacks, tickets: $20; Sep 6 at 7 p.m.—The Felice art cinemas in New England. Sep 5 at 7 p.m.—Bring Me the Brothers, tickets: $15. Head of Alfredo Garcia; at 9:15 p.m.—Major Dundee; Sep 6 at 7 p.m.—Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid; at 9:15 p.m.—Straw COMCAST CENTER, 885 S. Main St., Mansfield (45 minutes Dogs; Sep 7 at 3 p.m.—Ride the High Country; at 7 p.m.— south of Boston), 617-931-2000. The concerts at this outdoor Junior Bonner; at 9 p.m.—Cross of Iron. amphitheater are a hallmark of summer and boast some of

pop music’s biggest acts. Sep 4 & 6 at 8 p.m.—Jimmy curr MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT, Boston Harbor Hotel, 70 Rowes Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, tickets: $36 & 136. Wharf, 617-439-7000. Every summer, The Boston Harbor Hotel terrace is transformed into an outdoor cinema for free HARPERS FERRY, 156 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-254-9743.

ents Friday night flicks. Aug 15 at dusk—Rebecca; Aug 29 at S hows start at 8 p.m. Call for complete schedule. This club dusk—.The Hustler offers live music daily and is renowned for showcasing local ent e v classic rock and rhythm ’n’ blues cover bands. Aug 25— MUGAR OMNI THEATER, Museum of Science, 617-723-2500 Lukas Rossi, tickets: $15; Aug 30—Indigenous, tickets: $12; or 617-333-FILM. Call for showtimes and complete schedule. Sep 5—Fear Nuttin’ Band, tickets: $10; Sep 6—Matt Pryor Tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) $7. Discounted with Kevin Devine, tickets: $12. admission for showtimes after 6 p.m. This IMAX theater v ent e presents larger-than-life images on a five-story high domed THE MIDDLE EAST, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, ents screen. Now showing: The Alps; Grand Canyon Adventure: 617-864-EAST. Doors open at 8 p.m., shows start at 9 p.m. River at Risk; Dinosaurs Alive; Wild Ocean; Sea Monsters. unless otherwise noted. Call for complete schedule. Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases curr MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267- the best in alternative/indie rock bands. Aug 25—Fintroll 9300. Screenings Thu–Sun, call for showtimes and complete with Warbringer, Thy Will Be Done and To the Wolves, tickets: schedule. Tickets: $6–9. The Museum of Fine Arts’ Film $25; Sep 1—The Juan MacLean with Holy Ghost!, tickets: Program has grown to become one of the nation’s finest $12; Sep 2—Finch with From First to Last, Tickle Me Pink exhibitors of contemporary international cinema, restored and Our Last Night, tickets: $16; Sep 5—Silver Jews with classics and premieres of American independent films. Now MOVIES BY MOONLIGHT: The Boston Hallelujah the Hills and Who Shot Hollywood, tickets: $15. showing: Aug 27 at 6 p.m.—Listening to You: The Who; Aug Harbor Hotel hosts free outdoor screenings of 27 at 8 p.m., Aug 28 at 2 p.m.—As Tears Go By; Aug 30 at Rebecca on August 15 and The Hustler on PARADISE ROCK CLUB, 967 Commonwealth Ave., 617-562- 10:30 a.m.—Elegy of Life Rostropovich. Vishnevskaya; Aug August 29. Refer to listing, left. 8800. An intimate setting with a big sound, Paradise is one 31 at 10:15 a.m.—War and Peace (Part 1); at 1:30 p.m.— of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. All shows 18+ unless other- War and Peace (Part 2); at 3:30 p.m.—War and Peace (Part wise noted. Aug 27 at 8 p.m.—Xiu Xiu, tickets: $15; Aug 3); at 5 p.m.—War and Peace (Part 4). 29 & 30 at 9 p.m.—Liz Phair, tickets: $25; Sep 4 at 9 performances, storytelling, interactive computer activities p.m.—Frederico Aubele, tickets: $12; Sep 5 at 9 p.m.— SIMONS IMAX THEATER, New England Aquarium, Central and films. Special event: Aug 27 at 3 p.m.—Summer Stereophonics, tickets: $22.50; Sep 6 at 9 p.m.—The Wharf, 617-973-5200. Sun–Wed 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.; Reading Book Discussion. Wood Brothers, tickets: $13; Sep 7 at 8 p.m.—Mike Gordon, Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Call for showtimes and complete tickets: $20. schedule. Tickets: $9.95; seniors & children (3–11) $7.95. PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE, 32 Station St., Brookline, The Simons is the first large-format theater in Boston to have 617-731-6400. Tickets: $10. The first puppetry center in REGATTABAR, third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., 3D viewing capability. Now showing: Sharks 3D; Deep Sea New England presents the magical world of puppet theater, Cambridge, 617-661-5099. Sep 4 at 7:30 p.m.—Avishai 3D; Grand Canyon 3D; Dolphins and Whales 3D; U2 3D; enlightening audiences of all ages. Aug 27 & 28 at 10:30 Cohen Trio, tickets: $22; Sep 5 at 7:30 p.m.—Datevik Shine a Light. a.m. and 1 p.m—The Twig Family. Hovanesian and her Quartet, tickets: $18; Sep 6 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.—Sophie Milman, tickets: $20. KIDS CORNER LIVE MUSIC ROCK AND BLUES CONCERT CRUISES, Long Wharf, BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 617-467-4037. Hop aboard the Boston Harbor Cruise boat Congress St., 617-426-6500. Refer to listing in Museums. BANK OF AMERICA PAVILION, 290 Northern Ave., 617-931- Frederick L. Nolan Jr. for these weekly evening cruises, Daily organized activities in the Art Studio and Play Space 2000. This open-air waterfront venue features world-class which feature live rock, blues and soul music from regional such as music and movement, finger puppet making and rock, pop, blues and country performers set against the and national performers. Sep 6 at 6 and 9:30 p.m.—The kitchen science. Daily at 10 a.m.—Playspace: Messy backdrop of the Boston skyline. Sep 6 at 7:30 p.m.—My Ryan Montbleau Band and special guests, tickets: $28.50. Activity; Daily at 11 a.m.—Art Studio: Mixed Media!; Aug 25, Morning Jacket, tickets: $31; Sep 7 at 7:30 p.m.—Ryan 27 & 28 at 11:30 a.m., 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.— Adams and the Cardinals, tickets: $20 & 25. SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB, DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 KidStage: Why Rat Came First; Aug 25, 27 & 28 at 10 Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111. Showtimes: Tue–Thu at 8 a.m.—China Summer; Aug 26 at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL, 70 Rowes Wharf, 617-439-7000. and 10 p.m., Fri & Sat at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sun at 7 and 9 Aug 29, 30 & 31 at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.—KidStage: Free and open to the public. The prestigious Boston Harbor p.m. unless otherwise noted. Combination tickets include din- Arthur Builds a Tree House; Aug 26 & 30 at 11:30 a.m. and Hotel presents its 10th annual free Summer in the City music ner and show. Aug 27—Midlife Crisis Jazz Band, tickets: $20, 3:30 p.m.—KidStage: Tale of the Three Little Pigs; Aug 26 series, featuring local and national bands performing on the $65 with dinner; Aug 28—Mindi Abair, tickets: $25, $70 with at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m., 2 and 3 p.m.—China Summer: hotel’s floating barge stage. Aug 26 at 6 p.m.—Summer dinner; Aug 29—Frank Vignola Group, tickets: $20, $65 with Learn Chinese; Aug 28 & Sep 7 at 11 a.m.—Playspace: Soul with World Premiere Band; Aug 27 at 6 p.m.—Summer dinner; Sep 5 & 6—Jerry Butler, tickets: $40, $85 with dinner. Sunday Stories; Sep 1–7 at 10 a.m.—Art Studio: Be Swing with Eula Lawrence; Aug 28 at 6 p.m.—Blues Barge Creative, Be Green. with Jeff Pitchell. SOMERVILLE THEATER, 55 Davis Square, Somerville, 617- 625-4088. Aug 29 at 8 p.m.—Acoustic Hot Tuna, tickets: BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, , 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, 617-492-7679. $34 & 38; Sep 6 at 7:30 p.m.—Adele, tickets: $20. 617-536-5400. Refer to listing in Sightseeing. The first pub- Call for full schedule. This intimate Harvard Square coffee- licly supported municipal library in the world hosts many house was a starting place for folk icons like Joan Baez and TOP OF THE HUB, , 52nd floor, 617-536- ___activities and special programs for children, including live Bob Dylan. Aug 27 at 8 p.m.—Sara Hickman, tickets: $15; 1775. Enjoy food, drink and the best view in Boston as you ___ 20 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 21 swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American atmosphere, appropriate for all ages, and is located along a NORTH END FEASTS AND PROCESSIONS, The North End. Songbook. Aug 25 at 8 p.m.—Marty Ballou Trio; Aug 26–28 one-mile stretch on both sides of Route 20. www.northendboston.com. Boston’s “Little Italy” honors at 8:30 p.m.—Chris Taylor Trio; Aug 29 & 30 at 9 p.m.— patron saints and the neighborhood’s culture with weekend C hris Taylor Group; Aug 31 & Sep 7 at noon—Lee Childs GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL, various harbor loca- festivals featuring Italian delicacies, streetside bands playing Group; at 8 p.m.—Paul Broadnax Trio. tions, Gloucester, 978-283-1601. Aug 29–Sep 1. The historic Sicilian melodies and vendors offering authentic wares on maritime community of Gloucester hosts the 24th annual the cobblestoned paths dressed with garlands. Aug 29–31— WILBUR THEATRE, 246 Tremont St., 617-248-9700. One of Gloucester Schooner Festival, where sailing vessels old and St. Anthony’s Feast; Sep 1—St. Lucy’s Feast.

Boston’s most venerable theaters is also hosts to comedy new, large and small, fill the harbor for a parade of sail, as curr performances and pop concerts. Sep 4 at 7:30 p.m.— Gavin well as to compete in the traditional Mayor’s Race. Other DeGraw, tickets: $28. highlights include demonstrations and historical lectures, a SPORTS gala fireworks display, games and activites for the children,

ents food vendors and live musical entertainment. BOSTON RED SOX MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL F enway Park, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-482-4SOX. ent e v SPECIAL EVENTS KOOZA, Bayside Expo Center, 800-678-5440. Sep 5 & 6 Aug 29 & 30 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox BOSTON CHARTER DAY, various locations in and around at 4 and 8 p.m., Sep 7 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets: $55–125; Aug 31 at 1:35 p.m. vs. Chicago White Sox Boston, 617-373-3853. Sep 4–7. Celebrate the 378th seniors & students $49.50–112.50; children (2–12) Sep 1 & 2 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles anniversary of the founding of Boston with a series of educa- $38.50–87.50. Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston with its Sep 3 at 1:35 p.m. vs. Baltimore Orioles tional and entertaining events including lectures about and newest show, Kooza, in a brand-new location: under the v ent e cultural explorations of the earliest Native American inhabi- blue-and-yellow big top at the Bayside Expo Center. The DEUTSCH BANK USA GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, Professional ents tants of Massachusetts, Boston Harbor Islands tours and free show returns to Cirque’s original circus traditions of acrobat- Golfers Association, Tournament Players Club of Boston, 400 admission to museums like the Old State House and Boston ics and clowning, marrying the jaw-dropping skills of the Arnold Palmer Blvd., Norton, 866-849-4322. Tickets: $25–55. Historical Society Museum. For a full schedule of events visit performers to a narrative about human connection and the Aug 26 & 27—Practice rounds; Aug 28—Pro-am competi- curr www.bostoncharterday.org. duality of good and bad. tion; Aug 29–Sep 1 at 7:30 a.m.—Professional Play. A 72- ™ hole, officially sanctioned PGA Tour event preceded by a one- BRIMFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW, Brimfield Fairgrounds, take MSPCA WALK FOR ANIMALS, Boston Common, 617-522- day Pro-Am competition. The Championship is reduced to the Mass Pike West to Route 20 West (Exit 9), Brimfield, 617- WALK. Sep 7 at 11 a.m. Join thousands of animal lovers top 70 players plus ties after Saturday’s round and boasts a 491-3434. Sep 2–7 from 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Some areas require and their pets for this annual fundraising event for the field featuring the biggest names in golf, including Sergio an entrance fee, usually $5. The Brimfield Antiques Show MSPCA. Watch or participate in a 1.5 mile walk around the Garcia, Jim Furyk, Trevor Immelman and the defending began in the 1950s and has become the largest and best- Common or enjoy the raffles, contests, MSPCA adoption champion, Phil Mickelson. Proceeds benefit the Tiger Woods known antiques show in the U.S. with over 5,000 dealers booth and other activities for visitors both two-legged and Learning Center, an institution which promotes education and from all over the country. The show has a carnival-like four-legged. enrichment for children in grades 5–12.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776. so good. so fresh. so close. Sep 7 at 1 p.m vs. Kansas City Chiefs (season opener) NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776 or 877-GETREVS. Aug 30 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Galaxy K I D S EA T * F R EE THEATRE d w ith t h e b e f o r e 7 p m a n * tm eal BLUE MAN GROUP, , 74 Warrenton St., p uc h a r se o f a n a d u l 617-931-2787 or 617-426-6912. Performances: Tue–Thu at 8 p.m., Fri at 7 p.m., Sat at 2, 5 and 8 p.m., Sun at 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $48–58. This giddily subversive off-Broadway hit features three muted, blue-painted performers who spoof both contemporary art and modern technology through wry commentary and bemusing antics. The show has been updated to include new performance pieces, new music and alterations to the sound and lighting design. ★ ★ Extreme FOLLIES, Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-437- 7172. Performances: Sep 5 at 8 p.m., Sep 6 at 4 p.m., Sep 7 makeovers ★ CSIs ★ Commander at 3 p.m. Tickets: $25–50. It’s 1971 and a grand New York in Chief ★ American idols theatre will be demolished in the morning to make way for a parking lot. Before the wrecking ball hits, a Broadway impre- sario hosts a reunion for his former Follies performers to cel- ebrate their past glories. When two middle-aged couples Tours, 16 original historic sites, fun. reunite, they are forced to consider the roads taken—and not—as they face reality and regret. Considered one of FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION Stephen Sondheim’s greatest musicals, the score is filled with some of his best-known songs, including “Broadway 617.357.8300 • TheFreedomTrail.org ___ Baby,” “Losing My Mind” and “I’m Still Here.” ___ 22 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 23 MUSEUMS & GALLERIES HAY FEVER, P ublick Theatre, Christian Herter Park, Soldiers BOSTON Field Road, 617-782-5425. Performances: Aug 27, 28 & 31 at 7:30 p.m., Aug 29 & 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $27–32. Spend BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Museum Wharf, 300 a weekend in the country with the artistically unconventional Congress St., 617-426-6500. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 Bliss family, as they play “hosts” to a quartet of bewildered p.m. Admission: $10; children (2–15) & seniors $8; children guests in Noel Coward’s incomparable domestic comedy (one-year-olds only) $2; children (under 1) free; Fri 5–9 p.m. exposing the surreal lives of the creative class. (Family Night) $1. The newly expanded and renovated museum features a plethora of interactive exhibits that allow HOW SHAKESPEARE WON THE WEST, Huntington Theatre children to learn about science, history and culture firsthand. Company, Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Exhibits include: Construction Zone, a child-sized work site 617-266-0800. Performances: Sep 5 & 6 at 8 p.m., Sep 7 at with miniature inspired by the Big Dig; Arthur &

ents 7 p.m. Tickets: $20–82.50. Based on a true story, Richard Friends, featuring the stars of everyone’s favorite PBS pro- Nelson’s funny and heartbreaking play offers a look at a gram; Boston Black, celebrating Boston’s Caribbean, African v troupe of 19th-century actors who cross the U.S. to perform and African-American cultures; Kid Power, which allows Shakespeare for entertainment-starved panhandlers caught active kids to use energy in healthy ways and teaches them

up in the Gold Rush. about fitness and nutrition; Joshua’s Journey, detailing a m black cowboy’s adventures and includes many hands-on

THE SEAGULL, Publick Theatre, Christian Herter Park, activities, such as saddling a horse. Special exhibit: Children useums & galleries ent e Soldiers Field Road, 617-782-5425. Performances: Sep 3, 4 of Hangzhou: Connecting with China. Refer to Kids Corner in & 7 at 7:30 p.m., Sep 5 & 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets: $27–32. In Current Events for special events. this premiere of an original translation by Diego Arciniegas, Anton Chekhov’s classic emerges as a timely, complex and INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, 100 Northern Ave., curr dark comedy. On a fading country estate in rural Russia, a 617-478-3100. Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu mix of celebrated artists, their families and servants weigh & Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $12; students & seniors $10; their lives. Some hope to defy the obstacles between reality children (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. Boston’s and their dreams, while the others seek comfort by consign- first new art museum in 100 years is a state-of-the-art, ing themselves to the inevitable. gleaming structure on the South Boston waterfront which presents installations of contemporary paintings, sculp- PUCKER GALLERY: Pablo Picasso: Selections SHEAR MADNESS, Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton tures and photographs, as well as cutting-edge live dance from the Vollard Suite—featuring prints the famed St., 617-426-5225. Performances: Tue–Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 6 and musical performances. Special exhibits: On the Spaniard created in the 1930s—is on display at the and 9 p.m., and Sun at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets: $44. Boston’s Sandra and Gerald Fineberg Art Wall: Dave Muller; Street Newbury Street gallery. Refer to listing, page 28. hilarious whodunnit where the audience takes a stab at Level: Mark Bradford, William Cordova and Robin Rhode; catching the killer. Become an armchair sleuth in the longest- The ICA Collection; Momentum 11: Nicholas Hlobo; running play in U.S. history. through Sep 7—Anish Kapoor: Past, Present, Future. Special events: Aug 28 at 6 p.m.—HarborWalk Sounds fea- seniors, students & youth (6–17) $4; children (under 6) free. THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, North turing Monterey Quartet; Sep 4 at 6 p.m.—HarborWalk The Library explores the life and achievements of Mary Shore Music Theatre, 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, 978-232- Sounds featuring Manami Morita. Baker Eddy, a New England woman who defied conventional 7200. Performances through Aug 31: Tue & Thu at 7:30 19th-century thinking to become an influential religious p.m., Wed at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Fri at 8 p.m., Sat at 2 and 8 ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, 280 The Fenway, leader, publisher, teacher and businesswoman. The museum p.m. Tickets: $30–79. This Tony Award-winning musical 617-566-1401. Tue–Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $12; also houses the famous Mapparium—a three-story comedy follows six young people in the throes of puberty seniors $10; students $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors stained-glass globe, opened in 1935, which allows visitors who learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing does- named Isabella are admitted free. Commissioned by Boston to stand in the center, giving them a unique look at how n’t necessarily make you a loser. This tuneful, offbeat and aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a ideas can inspire individuals and change the world. Special heartwarming show by Rachel Sheinkin and William Finn 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 exhibits: Sensational Press, Radical Response; Private offers audience members the opportunity to become part of objects, including the works of Rembrandt, Botticelli, Carriage, Public Journey; The Mapparium: An Inside View; the action as on-stage spellers. Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Luisa Rabbia: Honest Investigator: Mary Baker Eddy and 19th-Century Travels with Isabella, Travel Scrapbooks 1883/2008. Scientific Thought.

TICKETS JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART, Boston College, 140 off Morrissey Boulevard, next to UMass Boston, Dorchester, Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, 617-552-8100. Mon–Fri BOSTIX, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Copley Square, 617- 866-535-1960. www.jfklibrary.org. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–5 p.m. Free admission. 723-5181. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Faneuil Hall location Admission: $10; students & seniors $8; children (13–17) $7; Gallery tours held every Sun at 12:30 p.m. This museum is closed Mon); Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Information and tickets, children (under 12) free; library forums free. This museum lauded for presenting interdisciplinary exhibits that spark including half-price seats on day of event, for the best per- portrays Kennedy’s life, leadership and legacy in 21 exhibits, new questions and renowned for its European, Asian and forming arts around Boston. Log on to www.bostix.org to three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. American collections. Special exhibit: beginning Aug 30— purchase discounted tickets and receive special e-mail Mystic Masque: Semblance and Reality in Georges Rouault, updates. All ticket offers subject to availability. LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM, Larz Anderson Park, 15 1871–1958. Newton St., Brookline, 617-522-6547. Open Tue–Sun 10 GO BOSTON CARD, available at Bostix locations at Faneuil a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students, seniors & children THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY, African Hall Marketplace and Copley Square and at the Visitor (6–18) $3; children (5 and under) free. The oldest collection Meeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Information Center on Boston Common, 617-742-5950. of historic automobiles in the nation is displayed in the Hill, 617-725-0022. www.afroammuseum.org. Mon–Sat 10 Cards can be purchased in one, two, three, five and seven owner’s original home. Special exhibit: Design, Performance, a.m.–4 p.m. Free admission; donations welcome. Explore the day increments, and range from $45–135 for adults, $25–65 Passion: Italian Cars. Lawn events: Sep 6 at 9 a.m.— history of Boston’s 19th-century African-American communi- for children. The GO Boston card offers unlimited free admis- Porsche Fest; Sep 7 at 9 a.m.—Mercedes Day. ty at the African Meeting House, the oldest African-American sion to more than 60 area attractions, as well as savings up church still standing in the . In addition, there to 20% at local shops and restaurants. THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY, 200 Massachusetts Ave., are tour maps available for the Black Heritage Trail. Special ___ 617-450-7000. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $6; exhibit: A Gathering Place for Freedom. ___ ABOVE: PABLO PICASSO, M ARIE-THÉRÈSE CONSIDÉRANT 24 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM SON E FFIFIE S URRÉEALISTE S CULPTÉE, 1933 AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 25 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267- Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square Seasonings EA6CC>C< 9300. Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 9:45 p.m. “T” entrance provides additional information. on exhibit at the Concord Museum Admission (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $17; stu- June 21 ~ September 14 dents & seniors $15; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; chil- H ARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 26 Oxford St., 6K686I>DC4 dren (7–17) $6.50 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all 617-495-3045. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors & other times; children (6 and under) free. The museum houses students $7; children (3–18) $6. Among the museum’s 17 an outstanding collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, fur- galleries is the internationally acclaimed Ware Collection of nishings and other artwork from ancient times through the Blaschka Glass Models of Plants, a unique collection of over 9^hXdkZgldgaY"XaVhha^k^c\ present, as well as the most comprehensive collection of 3,000 glass flower models created between 1886 and 1936. Asiatic art in the world. Special exhibits: Zhang Daqian: Special exhibits: Dodos, Trilobites and Meteorites; Climate ]^hidgn^cndjgdlcWVX`nVgY# Painter, Collector, Forger; RSVP: Jim Lambie; Kufic Korans: Change: Our Global Experiment; Sea Creatures in Glass; Calligraphy in the World of Islam; Great Company: Portraits Looking at Leaves: Photographs by Amanda Means. by European Masters; Preserving History, Making History: The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Winslow Homer: American MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER, 20 Ames St., 617-253- Concord, MA • 978.369.9609 • concordmuseum.org Scenes; Imperishable Beauty: Art Nouveau Jewelry; 4680. Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun noon–6 p.m.; Thu ’til 8 p.m.

Twentieth-Century Modernism; through Sep 7—Rockwell Free admission. One of Boston’s premier showcases for m and the Shinjin: Celebrating Baseball and the Red Sox. contemporary art, the List Center reflects MIT’s position as

a cutting-edge research institution by presenting works from useums & galleries MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, Science Park, 617-723-2500. Sat–Thu the world’s leading contemporary artists. Special exhibits: 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. Admission: $17; seniors $15; chil- beginning Sep 2—Student Loan Art Program Exhibition; dren (3–11) $14; children (under 3) free. Planetarium, laser through Sep 5—On the Media Test Wall: Players, 1982 by show and Omni theater tickets: $9; seniors $8; children (3–11) Peter Sis. $7. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available. Interactive science exhibits, plus laser and astronomy shows in THE MIT MUSEUM, 265 Massachusetts Ave., 617-253-4444. the Charles Hayden Planetarium, are featured. Special exhibit: Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $7.50; children $3. Exhibits through Sep 1—Baseball As America, featuring memorabilia interpret themes and ideas related to MIT research and activ- from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Refer to Film listings in ities. Ongoing exhibits: Mind and Hand: The Making of MIT Current Events for complete Mugar Omni Theater schedule. Scientists and Engineers; Holography: The Light Fantastic; Robots and Beyond: Exploring Artificial Intelligence at MIT; OLD STATE HOUSE MUSEUM, 206 Washington St., 617-720- Gestural Engineering: The Sculpture of Arthur Ganson; 1713. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $5; seniors & students Flashes of Inspiration: The Work of Harold Edgerton; Deep $4; children (ages 6–18) $1. At the site of the Boston Frontiers: Ocean Engineering at MIT; Learning Lab: The Cell. Massacre and the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, explore exhibits on the American useums & galleries Revolution, Boston’s maritime history and the Boston BEYOND BOSTON Massacre. Special exhibits: The Old State House: A Hands-on m History; From Colony to Commonwealth; Every Picture Tells a CONCORD MUSEUM, 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978- Fine Vintage Posters Story; Preservation of the Old State House; Our Favorite 369-9763. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Things; The Boston Massacre Multimedia Presentation; Admission: $10; seniors & students $8; children (6–17) $5; Treasures from the Bostonian Society’s Collections. family rates available. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American SPORTS MUSEUM OF NEW ENGLAND, 5th and 6th floor pre- habitation and European settlement to the days of Emerson, mium seating levels, TD Banknorth Garden, Causeway Street, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibit: 617-624-1234. Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission on the hour Seasonings: A Calendar of Culture. only, ’til 3 p.m. Hours altered during TD Banknorth Garden events, call ahead. Admission: $6; seniors & children (6–17) DECORDOVA MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE PARK, 51 Sandy $4; children (under 6) free. The Sports Museum showcases Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-259-8355. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. New England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled Admission: $12; seniors, students & children (6–12) $8. collection of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, admission charged include the Boston Bruins Hall of Fame portraits, the Boston during museum operating hours only. Tour one of the largest Garden Penalty Box and New England’s Olympic Heroes. contemporary art museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: Cal Lane: USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charles- Crude; Moving Through New England; beginning Aug 30— town, 617-426-1812. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Free admission. The Drawn To Detail; Laylah Ali: Notes/Drawings/Untitled museum preserves the treasures of “Old Ironsides,” the U.S. Afflictions; Stacey Steers: Phantom Canyon; Zea Mays Navy’s flagship and the world’s oldest commissioned warship. Printmaking: The Nature of Things. Includes weapons, documents, journals and more. Interactive exhibits allow visitors to load and fire a cannon, try out a sailor’s GRIFFIN MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY, 67 Shore Road, sleeping quarters and virtually command the Constitution in Winchester, 781-729-1158. Tue–Thu 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til battle. Special exhibits: Old Ironsides in War and Peace; Sailors 4 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–4 p.m. Admission: $5; seniors $2. Eanbdji]!BVhhVX]jhZiih Speak: A Sailor’s Life for Me?; The Barbary War; Model Shop. Free to all on Thu. Named for the Massachusetts-born pho- *%-#,)+#&+'' tographer for publications like Life and Time, the Griffin 205 Newbury Street Museum boasts three galleries dedicated to the promotion Open Daily, Parking Available CAMBRIDGE and appreciation of photographic art. Special exhibits: www.internationalposter.com 8]ZX` dji i]^h a^c` [dg V \gZVi Y^hXdjci through Aug 31—14th Juried Exhibition; Flower Mandalas: lll#ea^bdi]#dg\$eVcdgVbV Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when Photographs by David Bookbinder; Lake Trees: Photographs 617-375-0076 ___ traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The by Laurie Lambrecht; The Joan Johnson Exhibition. ___ 26 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 27

PP_vertical ad.indd 1 6/10/08 11:53:17 AM SIGHTSEEING NATIONAL HERITAGE MUSEUM, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, features shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibi- CRUISES 781-861-6559. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. tions by visiting artists are selected by current members. Free admission. Devoted to presenting exhibitions on BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-227- American history and popular culture as a way of preserving CHASE GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-859-7222. 4321. Call for reservations and departure times. sBoston’ our national heritage. Special exhibits: Sowing the Seeds of Mon–Sat 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Since 1990, Chase Gallery has oldest and largest cruise company has something for every- Liberty: Lexington and the ; The Grand been one of the city’s top galleries for the exhibition of con- one. Whether it’s New England’s only 3-hour, high speed Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts: Celebrating 275 Years of temporary artists, both representational and abstract. Special catamaran whale watch, a sunset or lunch cruise, a historic Brotherhood; Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in exhibit: through Aug 27—Kids with Cameras. sightseeing tour or a visit to Boston’s unique Harbor Islands, Massachusetts; “There’ll be a Hot Time in the U.S.A”; BHC’s variety of cruises and convenient scheduling make it Visualizing Brotherhood: Masonic and Fraternal Prints; CHILDS GALLERY, 169 Newbury St., 617-266-1108. Tue–Fri easy to fit a harbor cruise into your plans. through Sep 1—Remember Me: Highlights from the National 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Mon & Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The longest-run- Heritage Museum. ning of the commercial Newbury Street galleries, Childs has CHARLES RIVERBOAT COMPANY, depart from Canal Park at one of the largest inventories of oil paintings, drawings, CambridgeSide Galleria, 617-621-3001. Call for full schedule and PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, East India Square, Salem, 866- watercolors and prints in the U.S. Special exhibits: through ticket prices. Enjoy 60-minute sightseeing tours of Boston and 745-1876. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $15; seniors $13; Sep 6—Bryson Burroughs Drawings; Henry W. Rice and Cambridge along the Charles River, or venture out into Boston students $11; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest Gertrude Beals Bourne; The Pastels of William P. Burpee. Harbor for a view of the city. Private charters also available. continually operating museum boasts a new wing with a 190- seat auditorium and a glass-covered atrium. The collection INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., 617- LIBERTY FLEET OF TALL SHIPS, departs daily from Long showcases African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and 375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 Wharf, 617-742-0333. Daily sails at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. decorative art, a maritime collection dating back to the muse- a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art poster Tickets: $30, children (12 and under) $15. Come aboard to um’s earliest days and the first collection of Native American gallery displays original vintage posters from the 1890s relive the days of Boston Tall Ships. Take the wheel, set the art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Auspicious Wishes and through post-World War II modern masters. Special exhibit: sails or just sit back and enjoy the sights and beauty of Natural Beauty in Korean Art; Intersections: Native American through Aug 31—Summer of Love. Boston Harbor and her islands. Full cash bar available.

Art in a New Light; Of Gods and Mortals: Traditional Art from sightseeing India; All of My Life: Contemporary Works by Native American JUDI ROTENBERG GALLERY, 130 Newbury St., 617-437- ODYSSEY CRUISES, departs daily from Rowes Wharf, 888- Artists; Yin Yu Tang, the 16-bedroom home of a prosperous 1518. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun 1–5 p.m. The Judi 741-0281. Brunch: Sat & Sun noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $52.90. Chinese merchant of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), ticketed Rotenberg Gallery is one of the longest-standing independent Lunch: Mon–Fri noon–2 p.m. Tickets: $44.90. Dinner: separately: $4; Perfect Imbalance: Exploring Chinese galleries in Boston and is committed to both established Mon–Thu 7–10 p.m., Fri & Sat 8–11 p.m., Sun 6–9 p.m. SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS: The amphibious Aesthetics; Gateway Bombay; Stage Idols: Japanese Kabuki and emerging talent in all media. Special exhibits: through Tickets: $64.90–99.90. Boarding begins one hour prior to vehicles of this local tour company splash into Theater; Body Politics: Maori Tattoo Today; Wedded Bliss: The Aug 31—The Sickness Vocation by Nicole Kita; Sean departure. Prices include meal. Midday and moonlight cruis- Boston Harbor for a unique view of the city. Refer Marriage of Art and Ceremony; Polar Attractions. Keenan: The Southeast Asia Series; beginning Sep 4— es also available. Cruise historic Boston Harbor while enjoy- to listing, page 34. Works by Dave Cole. ing lunch, brunch or dinner aboard this elegant cruise ship. 1 SALEM WITCH MUSEUM, 19 /2 Washington Square North, Three lavish decks offer a myriad of entertainment choices, Salem, 978-744-1692. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $8; L ’ATTITUDE GALLERY, 218 Newbury St., 617-927-4400. from jazz to contemporary music, and every on-deck stroll useums & galleries seniors $7; children (6–14) $5.50. Life-size stage settings Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This gallery reveals the glorious Boston skyline. 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical gar- and historically accurate narration recreate the hysteria of boasts contemporary sculpture, crafts and art for the home, den. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as m the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations garden and commercial environments, as well as an outdoor well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the popular available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish. sculpture garden. Special exhibit: through Sep 2—Works SIGHTS OF INTEREST children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Special exhibit: Witches: Evolving Perceptions. by Patrick Pierce and Yolanda Adra; beginning Sep 2— Lagoon—home to the famed Swan Boats from April through Labor E-vase-ive, by various artists. ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy, Day—and the world’s smallest suspension bridge. eight miles south of Boston, 617-770-1175. Take the “T” to the GALLERIES PUCKER GALLERY, 171 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. Quincy Center stop on the Red Line. Visitor Center open daily 9 BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Features work by a.m.–5 p.m. This oft-overlooked historical gem offers insight into 617-536-5400. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m. ARDEN GALLERY, 129 Newbury St., 617-247-0610. Israeli, American and internationally known contemporary the lives of U.S. presidents and son John Quincy Free admission. Art & Architecture tours Mon at 2:30 p.m., Tue & Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Arden specializes in contempo- artists. The Boston Phoenix writes, “You can make a case for Adams. Tour the birthplaces of both presidents, as well as “The Old Thu at 6 p.m., Fri & Sat at 11 a.m. The first publicly supported rary oil paintings and sculpture by nationally and internation- the Pucker Gallery as Boston’s best gallery—though it’s real- House,” which was home to five generations of the Adams family. municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, ally renowned artists, whose styles range from super- ly more like a wonderful miniature museum.” Special who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collec- realism to abstraction. Special exhibits: Something Old exhibits: through Sep 1—Pablo Picasso: Selections from the ARNOLD ARBORETUM, 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524- tion of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and Something New by Denise Mickilowski; through Aug 30— Vollard Suite; beginning Sep 6—All King’s Horses: 1718. Grounds open year-round dawn to dusk. Free admission. children’s programs run throughout the year. Love is Blind by Pedro Boninn; beginning Sep 2—Bill Photographs by B.A. King; Judy’s Windows: Collages by Visitor Center open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Fisher: New Paintings. Judith Stoddard King. Sun noon–4 p.m. This 265-acre tree sanctuary designed by BUNKER HILL PAVILION, Boston National Historical Park Visitors Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in Center, Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Located yards from the USS AXELLE FINE ARTS, 91 Newbury St., 617-450-0700. Daily SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, the arboretum and its Constitution. Visitor center and bookstore open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. This gallery specializes in displaying the 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The gardens contain more than 7,000 varieties of trees, shrubs and Check out “Whites of Their Eyes,” a dramatic multimedia presenta- finest in contemporary French representational painting. oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country special- flowers for your perusal. tion of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the first major battles of the Special exhibit: Works by Jean Daniel Bouvard and Phillippe izes in contemporary American crafts. The jewelry, furniture, Revolution. Visitors can climb the nearby Bunker Hill Monument, a Charles Jacquet. glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, BOSTON ATHENAEUM, 10 Beacon St., 617-227-0270. Mon 8:30 221-foot granite obelisk, or visit the Bunker Hill Museum. from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: SAC Artist a.m.–8 p.m.,Tue–Fri ’til 5:30 p.m.; beginning Sep 1: Sat 9 BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY, 10 Newbury St., 617-262- Awards Exhibition. a.m.–4 p.m. Art & Architecture tours: Tue & Thu at 3 p.m. THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, 175 Huntington 4490. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Reservations required. One of the oldest and most distinguished Ave., 617-450-2000. Free tours of The Mother Church Tue Gallery attracts top contemporary artists from around the VOSE GALLERIES, 238 Newbury St., 617-536-6176. private libraries in the United States, the Athenaeum was founded noon–4 p.m., Wed 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. and Sun 11 world, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center a.m.–3 p.m., every half hour. Services: Sun at 10 a.m., Wed at conceptualism. Special exhibit: The Sum of Its Parts, a Established in 1841, Vose Galleries—the oldest family- of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become one of noon. Spanish language services: Sun at noon, Wed at 6 p.m. group show. owned art gallery in the United States—specializes in the five largest libraries in the country. The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart of the American artists from the 18th, 19th and early 20th cen- Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back Bay. BROMFIELD ART GALLERY, 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451- turies. Its new contemporary wing, expanding the collection BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN, bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon The Romanesque structure is made from granite ___3605. Wed–Sat noon–5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery to living artists, opened in 2001. and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in with stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. ___ 28 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 29 FOREST HILLS CEMETERY, 95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of Boston and beyond Plain, 617-524-0128. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created and learn about the city’s 378 years of culture and history on the in 1848, this cemetery serves as the final resting place of Antennae Audio Tour. Displays include Dreams of Freedom, about Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, E.E. Cummings, William Lloyd the Boston immigrant experience, and a theater showing Wings Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 Over Boston, a spectacular aerial tour of the entire city. acres of twisting paths also contain sculptural treasures, an arboretum, a “library” of life stories and an open-air museum. TRINITY CHURCH, Copley Square, 617-536-0944. Sun 7 Special event: Sep 7 at 2 p.m.—Victorian and Contemporary a.m.–7 p.m., Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tours available for $6; Sculpture Walk, t ickets: $9. seniors & students $4; children (under 16) free with an adult. Guided tours: Sun at 12:15 p.m. (free), other daily tour times HARRISON GRAY OTIS HOUSE, 141 Cambridge St., 617-227- vary. Self-guided tours: Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 1–5 3956. Wed–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m., tours every half hour. p.m. Built in 1877, this house of worship, a combination of Admission: $8; seniors $7; students & children (5–18) $4; chil- Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles, is one of the dren (under 5), Historic New England members and Boston resi- great masterpieces of American church architecture. dents free. $24 maximum per family. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of high- style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, busi- TOURS AND TRAILS ness and family life of the post-Revolution American elite. ANTIQUE LIMOUSINE, 781-715-1922. www.Antique- NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL, Congress Street Limousine.com. Tours by appointment only. Enjoy historic near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755. Tours available. This haunting Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limou- memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with the six sine, just like the Godfather’s car. Get close to the sights where million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Holocaust. the trolleys and duck tours can’t. The drivers dress, speak and Visitors can walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories act the part. Just don’t mess with them or you might be riding in of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy. the trunk. They’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Ask about their specials. Call to schedule a pick up. THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 617-859-0648. Daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Skywalk kiosk closes at 6 BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL, 46 Joy St., 617-742-5415. Free tours by p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance for reservations. $11; seniors & students $9; children (under 12) $7.50. Observatory Visit www.afroammuseum.org for site descriptions. A guided tour may be closed due to weather conditions, please call ahead. Enjoy through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politi- sightseeing

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___ 30 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM cians and entrepreneurs; the African Meeting House, built in 1806; the cians, artists and war heroes, and the rich tradition of rebellion, Souvenir Store located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate NORTH END MARKET TOUR, 6 4 Cross St., take the “T” to oldest standing house built by an African-American (1797); and the leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. D, rain or shine. This tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest Haymarket, 617-523-6032. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat at 10 a.m. home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. active Major League ballpark, including a visit to the top of the and 2 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom Maps are available at the Museum of African-American History. BOSTON MOVIE TOURS, 866-MOVIE-45. www.bostonmovie famed “Green Monster” and stories from Boston Red Sox history. tours for groups available. Tickets: $48. M ichele Topor, an authority tours.net. Walking tours Fri–Mon at 2 p.m. Theater-on-Wheels bus on Italian cuisine and culture, hosts award-winning culinary walking BOSTON BY FOOT, 617-367-2345 or 617-367-3766. Tickets: $12, tours: Sat & Sun at 11 a.m. Tickets: Walking tours $20; seniors & THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL tours through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. children (6–12) $8, unless noted. Call for tour locations. Guided 90- students $17; children (6–12) $10; Theater-on-Wheels $35; sen- PLAYERS, 617-357-8300. Tours depart from the Visitor Center on minute tours highlighting the rich architecture and history of the city, iors & students $32; children (6–12) $26. Experience the city of Boston Common daily at 11 a.m., noon, 1 and 3:30 p.m. NORTH END SECRET TOURS, North Square (across from The led by trained volunteers. The Heart of the Freedom Trail, every day Boston the way Tinseltown has through such films as A Civil Additional 10 a.m., 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. tours on weekdays. Tours Paul Revere House), 617-720-2283. T ours: Fri & Sat 10 a.m., 1 at 10 a.m. and Sat at 2 p.m.; Victorian Back Bay, Mon at 5:30 p.m., Action, Good Will Hunting, Mystic River, The Departed and others. depart from BosTix daily at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $12; and 4 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $30. This two-hour Fri & Sun at 10 a.m.; L iterary Landmark Tour, S at at 10 a.m.; Both the 90-minute Boston Movie Mile Walking Tour and the 150- seniors $10; children (12 and under) $6. Call for private tours. guided walking tour explores some of the hidden courtyards and Beacon Hill, M on–Fri at 5:30 p.m., Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m.; minute Theater-on-Wheels Tour—aboard a bus outfitted with video Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous passageways of the North End, visits the birthplace of Kennedy North End, F ri & Sat at 2 p.m., Sun at 1 p.m.; Boston By Little Feet, monitors playing movie clips that tours the city in climate-controlled patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in matriarch Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and tells tales of Boston’s F ri & Sat at 10 a.m., Sun at 2 p.m., tickets: $8. comfort—take movie buffs to filming sites around Boston and this 90-minute tour. Stops include the Park Street Church, the oldest neighborhood, like the disastrous Great Boston Molasses Cambridge, sharing trivia and anecdotes about Hollywood in the Hub. Boston Massacre Site, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall. Flood of 1919 that devastated much of the historic city sector. BOSTON DUCK TOURS, Prudential Center and Museum of Private tours may be tailored to individual needs and interests. Science. www.bostonducktours.com.Tours: Daily 9 a.m. ’til one CITY VIEW TROLLEYS, departing every 10–15 minutes from the OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF BOSTON, 617-269-7010. Tours hour before sunset. Tickets: $29; seniors, students & military $25; New England Aquarium, South Station, Boston Common and other GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES TOUR, 617-269-3626. Nightly at 6, 7, depart daily every 20 minutes 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $34; seniors children (3–11) $19; (under 3) $5; special needs $15. Group dis- locations, 617-363-7899. Daily: 9:30 a.m–5:30 p.m.; beginning 8 and 9 p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $36; children $23. Step & students $31; children (4–12) $13. With 16 stops throughout counts available. Experience the city in an amazing vehicle that Sep 1: Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 5:30 p.m. aboard the trolley of doom for a tour of the dark side of Boston. Your the city, including the New England Aquarium, Fenway Park, USS rides on land and water. The 80-minute tour visits most of Boston’s Tickets: $31; seniors & students $29; children (4–12) $12. Discount host, a 17th century gravedigger, tells the tales of the Angel of Death, Constitution Museum and the Trolley Stop Store on the corner of famous sights. And just when you think you’ve seen it all, your tickets available online at www.cityviewtrolleys.com. This year- the Boston Strangler and other infamous characters from Boston’s South Charles and Boylston streets, patrons can enjoy a 110- Duck splashes into the Charles River for a spectacular water view. round trolley company offers tours with eight stops at the most past. 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scenic and historic locations in Boston, including the New England trolley for a walk through two of the oldest burying grounds in the city. interest aboard the orange-and-green, all-weather trolley. sightseeing BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL, various sites Downtown and Aquarium and sites along the Freedom Trail. Passengers can in the Back Bay, 617-696-9880. Maps available at Boston board and exit the trolley at any stop at any time during the tours. HISTORIC PUB CRAWL, BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357-8300. SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR: DRINK IN A LITTLE Common and Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. Reservations required. Private tours for groups are available on HISTORY, 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617-368-5080. www.irishheritagetrail.com. Free and open to the public. A self- FENWAY PARK TOURS, 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666. Tours most days. Tickets: $39. Aug 26 & Sep 2 at 5:30 p.m. The Freedom Tours begin approximately every 45 minutes, Tue–Thu guided, three-mile walking tour that covers 300 years of history leave daily, every hour on the hour, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. or ’til three Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guide takes you on a tour noon–3 p.m., Fri noon–5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m. One- as it takes you through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon and a half hours before game time. Tickets: $12; seniors $11; of Boston’s historic pubs where treasonous events were hatched hour tours include samples (ID required). Tickets: $2 donation Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politi- children (4–15) & military personnel $10. Tours originate at the 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty of beer and light fare along the way. to a local charity. Call for special events and closings. Learn sightseeing Antique Limousine Boston Historic Tours and Nights on the Town

Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac seven-passenger limousine, just like the Godfather’s car. The driver stays in character and acts the part. www.Antique-Limousine.com We get you close to the sights where the trolley and duck tours can’t. We’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Call to schedule a pick up. 781-308-1921 ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! ______32 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 33 EXCURSIONS about the art of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy gallon Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef with AMUSEMENT PARKS hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. sharks, sea turtles, moray eels and other aquatic life. Be sure to check out the popular penguin habitat and the aquarium’s brand-new shark 5W!TS, 186 Brookline Ave., 617-375-WITS. Mon–Sun at 10 SUPER DUCK EXCURSIONS, departing from Charlestown Navy and ray exhibit, including a special touch tank. The adjacent Simons a.m. Tickets: $20; children (12 and under) $16. Combining the Yard, 877-34-DUCKS. Tours: Mon–Fri departing hourly from 10 3D IMAX Theater is the first theater of its kind in the Boston area. appeals of theme parks, museums and haunted houses, 5W!ts a.m. ‘til 3 p.m., Sat & Sun hourly from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets: provides visitors with action-packed interactive game-play and $29; seniors & students $25; children (3–11) $17; children (under STONE ZOO, 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 781-438-5100. Mon–Fri puzzle-solving activities. Current show: Tomb, which allows 3) $7. Splash into Boston Harbor on a Super Duck Excursion. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Admission: $9; seniors $8; players to journey to the center of a buried pharaoh’s final rest- Each 90-minute trip aboard a 49-seat Hydra Terra vehicle travels children (2–12) $6; children (under 2) free. Highlights include ing place, facing challenges and obstacles along the way. the streets of Boston’s Seaport District, Financial District and Yukon Creek, Mexican gray wolves, meerkats, snow leopards, Government Center before barreling into Boston Harbor to see jaguars, reindeer, river otters, llamas, miniature horses and Stone the skyline and hear history from an off-shore perspective. Zoo’s newest arrivals, black bears. Special exhibit: through Sep PROVINCETOWN FERRIES 1— Lord of the Wings: Birds of Prey, live animal demonstration. SUPER TROLLEY TOURS, 617-742-1440. Tours depart daily from BAY STATE CRUISE COMPANY, 200 Seaport Blvd. at the 9:30 a.m. Tickets: $34; seniors & students $30; children $16. Ride World Trade Center, 877-PT-FERRY. Visit www.provincetown the white Super Trolley. Get off and on at 17 different stops around CAMBRIDGE fastferry.com or call for ticket prices, reservations and the city. Full tours last two hours and cover more than 100 points departure times. Enjoy fast or traditional ferry service daily of interest, including the historic North End, the USS Constitution, Due to limited parking, it is best to take the Red Line when from Boston to Provincetown aboard the new and sleek Boston Common, the Back Bay and the Theatre District. Connect traveling to Harvard, Central or Kendall squares. The Provincetown III. with the Cambridge Double Decker Bus Company for a tour of Cambridge Discovery Booth located at the Harvard Square Harvard Square. Mon–Thu enjoy a free cruise with the Charles “T” entrance provides additional information. BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES PROVINCETOWN FERRY, Long River Boat Company. SuperSize the fun and save money by com- Wharf, 617-973-5206. Mon–Wed at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., bining a Super Trolley ride with a Super Duck Excursion. CAMBRIDGE COMMON/OLD BURYING GROUND. A grazing Thu–Sun at 9 a.m., 2 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $71; children

pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a (4–10) $60. Travel between Boston and Provincetown in speed e SWAN BOATS, Public Garden Lagoon, 617-522-1966. Rides: daily favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the and style aboard the largest and fastest passenger-only cata- xcursions from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., weather permitting. Tickets: $2.75; seniors Continental Army. Early college presidents and town resi- maran in the U.S. In just 90 minutes, you’ll journey from $2; children (2–15) $1.25. One of Boston’s oldest and most treas- dents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. Boston to Provincetown, enjoying full creature comforts. ured traditions, these pedal-powered boats glide around the Public Garden and under the smallest suspension bridge in the world. CHRIST CHURCH, Zero Garden St., 617-876-0200. Offices open PLIMOTH PLANTATION: This re-creation of the Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for services. This 1761 Tory house of wor- SIGHTS OF INTEREST early English settlers’ village includes a replica of URBAN ADVENTOURS, 800-979-3370, www.urbanadven ship was utilized as a Colonial barracks in the American Revolution. their ship, the Mayflower II. Refer to listing, below. tours.com. Book online with the promo code ‘Panorama,’ and BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME, 1000 West Columbus Ave., receive 10% off the purchase of 2 or more tickets. Offering guided FIRST CHURCH UNITARIAN/UNIVERSALIST, 3 Church St., Springfield, 413-781-6500. Sun–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat bicycle tours and bike rentals, Urban AdvenTours gives visitors a Harvard Square, 617–876–7772. Please call for services. from 9 a.m. Tickets: $16.99; seniors $13.99; children (5–15)

sightseeing range of ways to explore Boston on two wheels. Opt for the basic Harvard College provided the pews for its students in this 1833 $11.99; (4 & under) free. In 1891, James Naismith developed restorations of period New England homes while marveling at City View tour, explore historical buildings on the Art and Architecture building erected for the then-newly founded Unitarian Church. the game of basketball and its original 13 rules in Springfield, authentic remnants from a long-gone age. tour or get some great shots of Boston on the Photography tour. Mass. Now Springfield is home to the Hall of Fame, an edifice HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS. Located within Harvard that pays homage to the greatest to play and coach the game, PLIMOTH PLANTATION, 137 Warren Ave., 978-369-6993. Campus. The centers of two institutions that have played like Bill Russell, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Duke coach Henry Hornblower II Visitor Center: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Nye Barn, VISITOR RESOURCES major educational roles since Harvard’s founding in 1636. Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame also includes interactive bas- Hobbamock’s (Wampanoag) Homesite, 1627 Pilgrim Village, Crafts ketball fun for visitors and numerous exhibits. Center: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $28; seniors $25; children (6–12) PANORAMA WELCOME CENTER AT COPLEY PLACE, Adjacent HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE. Take the “T” to Harvard $18. When the Pilgrims landed in America during the 17th century, to the Westin Skybridge, 617-236-1027. If you lose your copy on the Red Line. The center of Cambridge activity since the ELM BANK RESERVATION, Wellesley, 617-698-1802. they landed at Plymouth Rock. They built their settlement three of Panorama magazine while touring Boston, you can stop in 17th century, the Square is home to , historic Reservation is open dawn to dusk year round, gates open at 8 miles south of the rock and named it Plimoth Plantation. Today, visi- at the Welcome Center and replace it, and while you’re there, buildings, bookstores, cafes, restaurants and shops. a.m. Bordered by the Charles River on three sides, the Elm Bank tors can tour the Plantation and see how the Pilgrims went about get further information on Boston area attractions from a local Reservation is 182 acres of woodlands, fields and old estate their daily lives, hunting, gathering and making crafts. Special authority on “what to do, where to go and what to see.” LONGFELLOW NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, 105 Brattle St., property. Deer and other wildlife live along the river banks of the exhibit: FlightPath: Plymouth Beach, photographs by Jim Fenton. Cambridge, 617-876-4491. Wed–Sun 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Park reservation, which also contains areas for hiking, playing soccer, ranger-guided tours Wed–Sun at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 2, 3 canoeing, kayaking and picnicking. WILDLIFE and 4 p.m. Admission: $3; children (under 16) free. This 1759 WHALE WATCHES Georgian mansion was home to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK, Concord and FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, 617- from 1837–1882, a central gathering place for writers and artists Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES, One Long Wharf, 617-222-4321. 541-LION. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Closed Sep in the 19th century and also served as George Washington’s 978-369-6993. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Created in Mon–Fri 10 a.m. and noon, Sat 10:30 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 5:30 6.Admission: $12; seniors $10; children (2–12) $7; children (under 2) headquarters during the siege of Boston in 1775–76. Original 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of p.m., Sun 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $36; free. Home to more than 210 species, many of them endangered. furnishings, books and art from around the world are on display. the American Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of over 900 seniors $33; children (4–12) $30. Cruise on high-speed catama- Roam the Australian Outback Trail with kangaroos, explore the Tropical acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and rans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most famous destina- Forest and see the gorillas, marvel at the lion and tigers at Kalahari MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY, 580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge. The tion for whale watching. Catch sight of humpback, finback and Kingdom, take in the multi-colored wonders at Butterfly Landing and 617-547-7105. Daily 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Closing times may vary. park also preserves The Wayside, the 19th-century home of literary minke whales from the deck or from the comfort of a full modern- visit zebras, ostriches, ibex and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing. Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount greats Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott and Margaret Sidney. ized cabin boasting snack and beverage services. The tour is Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many three hours, and free tickets on a future cruise are guaranteed if NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5200. prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, you don’t spot one of these magnificent creatures. Mon–Thu & Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 7 p.m.; beginning Sep Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The ceme- 508-347-3362. Daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets: $20; seniors 2: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. Admission: $19.95; tery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. $18; children $6 (under 3 free). Take a trip back in time at this NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, Central Wharf, 617-973-5206. seniors (60+) $17.95; children (3–11) $11.95; children (under 3) free. recreation of an early 19th-century New England village where Mon–Fri at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Sat & Sun at 10 a.m. and 2 Refer to Current Events section under Film for IMAX theater listings. TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET). One of the nation’s most beautiful costumed educators show visitors what life in the early days of p.m. Tickets: $35.95; children (11 and under) $29.95. Discover the Combination ticket prices available. Dedicated to advancing knowledge residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their America was really like. Visit a tin shop, a cider mill and a black- history of Stellwagen Bank aboard the Aquarium’s whale watch ___of the world of water, this outstanding aquatic zoo features a 187,000- elegant neighbors from every period of American architecture. smith, ride the old-fashioned yellow stagecoach and tour vessel, the 111-foot catamaran Voyager III. Search for a variety___ of ABOVE PHOTO COURTESY OF P LYMOUTH C OUNTY 34 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM C ONVENTION AND V ISITORS BUREAU AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 35 MAP INDEX whales, including humpback, finback and minke. Interactive also provides it with some lovely seashore spots, such as ADVERTISER INDEX International Place H12 124 BOSTON LODGING exhibits include microscope stations, electronic navigation, com- White Horse and Nelson beaches. Avila Modern Mediterranean H9 1 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum K3 125 Best Western Boston K1 puter whale programs, meteorological instruments and movies. D avio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse H8 2 JFK Federal Building F10 126 Best Western Roundhouse Suites L8 PROVINCETOWN. Located on the tip of Cape Cod, JFK Library L10 127 Best Western Terrace Inn G1 Dick’s Last Resort F11 3 Provincetown marches to its own beat. This New England fish- John Hancock Tower H7 128 Boston Harbor Hotel G12 ing village and prominent art colony is home to a thriving gay Fajitas & ’Ritas H9 4 Jordan Hall K5 Boston Marriot/Copley Place J7 DESTINATIONS Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center K7 129 Boston Marriot/Long Wharf F12 community, and is also where playwright Eugene O’Neil penned Fenway Sportszone H5 5 Joseph Moakley Courthouse J13 Boston Park Plaza H8 CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS. O ne of the nation’s most some of his best work and Thoreau completed his walk around Florentine Café F12 6 Kenmore Square G3 Brookline Courtyard by Marriott H1 beloved tourist destinations, Cape Cod has 559.6 miles of coast- the Cape. Provincetown boasts miles of beaches, a charming The Hungry i F8 7 Kings Chapel & Burial Gr. G10 130 The Bulfinch Clarion Hotel E9 line for swimming, kayaking, sailing and snorkling. There’s also and eclectic shopping district, trails for hiking and biking and Lansdowne Street H4 135 Charlesmark Hotel H7 Jasper White’s Summer Shack H5 8 Louisburg Square F8 136 Club Quarters G11 the uber-wealthy islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, whale watches for those looking to escape the busy city. Lucca Restaurant F11 9 Mass. College of Art K3 137 The Colonnade J6 which provide the perfect balance of ritzy indulgence and tradi- Museum of African-American History F9 #98 Comfort Inn & Suites Boston/Airport D16 tional old New England whaling and merchant culture. SALEM. This North Shore town will always be known for the Mamma Maria G12 10 Museum of Fine Arts K4 138 Copley Square Hotel H7 Salem Witch Trials of 1692, but Salem also boasts a bustling wharf P.F. Chang’s H9 11 Museum of Science D8 139 Days Inn Boston B1 New England Aquarium G13 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside L9 NORTH SHORE. Just north of Boston, the North Shore encom- with many bars and restaurants, and is regarded as an up-and- New England Conservatory of Music K5 140 Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Downtown J9 passes Cape Ann, Beverly, Salem, Swampscott, Marblehead, coming enclave for the young and trendy. Fans of spooky stuff can Advertiser map locator New Old South Church G6 141 Doubletree Guests Suites E1 Newburyport and many of Massachusetts’ other well-kept visit the New England Pirate Museum to see what life was like D9 Eliot Suite Hotel H4 secrets. The area offers sandy beaches, deep sea fishing when Blackbeard roamed the high seas, or tiptoe through the K4 142 Embassy Suites Boston Logan Airport E15 trips, historic houses and art festivals. Less than an hour from Salem Witch Museum or Witch Dungeon Museum. On Halloween, Old City Hall G10 143 The H7 POINTS OF INTEREST Old Corner Bookstore G10 144 Fifteen Beacon Street G9 the city of Boston, the North Shore is a relaxing region where the city transforms into one giant party for ghosts and ghouls, but African Meeting House F9 98 Old North Church E11 145 Four Seasons Hotel H8 visitors can sample Massachusetts’ rich maritime heritage. 365 days a year, Salem is a charming place to explore and enjoy. Arlington Street Church G8 Old South Meeting House G10 146 Hampton Inn, Crosstown Center L7 J7 Old State House G11 147 The Harborside Inn G12 PLYMOUTH. The site of the Pilgrims’ 1620 landing is still SOUTHERN . Contrary to its image as a far-flung, moose- Bank of America Pavilion K14 99 The Opera House H9 148 Hilton Boston Back Bay H5 TD Banknorth Garden E10 100 Park Street Church G10 149 Hilton Boston/Financial District G12 marked by Plymouth Rock, and the surrounding area is dot- filled wilderness, Maine has many points of interest within a couple Berklee College of Music H5 101 Park Street Station G9 150 Hilton Boston Logan Airport F16 ted by historical museums that celebrate the town’s origins. hours’ drive from Boston. Kittery is a mecca for bargain-hunters, Berklee Performance Center H5 Paul Revere House E11 151 Holiday Inn Express L9 Plimoth Plantation offers visitors a chance to step into a boasting 100+ outlet stores ranging from Black & Decker to J Crew. Black Falcon Cruise Port L15 Paul Revere Mall E12 152 Holiday Inn/Logan Airport D16 Pilgrim village from 1627 and explore the Mayflower II,a The seaside community of Portland, known for its artsy boutiques, is Black Heritage Trail – – – F9 102 Post Office Square G11 153 Holiday Inn/Brookline H1 Boston Center for the Arts J8 103 Prudential Center H6 #120 Holiday Inn Select/Government Center F9 replica of the ship that dropped anchor in Plymouth Harbor also home to a burgeoning nightlife scene and the Red Sox AA affili- F10 The Public Garden (Swan Boats) G8 Holiday Inn/Somerville A6 nearly four centuries ago. Other favorite stops for history ate, the Portland Sea Dogs. And Maine’s coastal communities Boston Common G9 Quincy Market G11 154 Hotel Buckminster G3 buffs include the 1749 Court House & Museum and the are renowned for their abundance of fresh lobster and beautiful Boston Convention & Exhibition Ctr. K13 104 Reggie Lewis Athletic Center L4 155 Hotel Commonwealth G4 Plymouth National Wax Museum. Plymouth’s coastal location beaches, including Kennebunk Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Boston Design Center K15 Robert Gould Shaw Memorial G9 160 Howard Johnson Lodge H3 Boston Massacre Site G11 Rose Kennedy Greenway F11 Hyatt Harborside Hotel H15 Boston Public Library H6 Rowes Wharf H13 Hyatt Regency Boston, Financial District H10 maps

xcursions * Ship & Museum J12 105 J9 InterContinental Hotel H12 Boston University G2 Sightseeing boats G13 John Hancock Conference Center H7 e Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown map) B9 Simmons College K3 161 Jurys Boston H8 Bunker Hill Pavilion (Charlestown map) C10 South Station Information Center J11 162 Langham Hotel, Boston G11 Central Burying Ground H9 State House G9 La Quinta Inn Boston/Somerville A7 Charles Playhouse J9 Suffolk University F9 163 Liberty Hotel E8 Charlestown Navy Yard (Charlestown map) C11 Symphony Hall J5 164 Lenox Hotel H6 Cheers Bar G8 Tip O’Neill Building E9 165 Marriott Courtyard H7 Children’s Museum J12 106 Transportation Building H9 Marriott’s Custom House G12 Christian Science Center J5 107 Trinity Church G7 166 Marriott Quincy L9 Christopher Columbus Park F12 USS Constitution (Charlestown map) D10 The Midtown Hotel J6 Citgo sign G3 USS Constitution Museum Millennium Bostonian Hotel F11 Citi Performing Arts Center J9 167 (Charlestown map) D10 Milner Hotel H9 Colonial Theatre H9 Water Transportation Terminal G15 168 NINE ZERO Hotel G10 Conference Center at Harvard Medical J2 108 Wheelock College J2 169 G10 Copley Place J7 109 Wilbur Theatre J9 Onyx Hotel E10 Copley Square H7 World Trade Center J14 170 Radisson Hotel H8 Copley Theatre H7 Zoo New England/Franklin Park Zoo L6 171 Ramada Inn Boston L9 Residence Inn by Marriott on Tudor Wharf D10 Copps Hill Burial Ground E11 110 CAMBRIDGE MAP G12 111 Ritz Carlton Boston Common H10 Cutlter Majestic Theatre H9 Cambridge City Hall C4 Seaport Hotel K14 Downtown Crossing H10 CambridgeSide Galleria D7 Sheraton Boston H6 Emerald Necklace J1–J11 Harvard Art Museums-Fogg/Sackler B3 174 Taj Boston G8 Emerson College H9 112 Harvard Museum of Natural History A3 175 Tremont House J9 Westin Hotel/Copley Plaza J7 Emmanuel College J2 113 Harvard Square B2 Westin Waterfront Hotel K13 Exchange Conference Ctr. J15 114 Harvard University B2 Wyndham Chelsea A12 Faneuil Hall G11 MIT E5 Fenway Park H3 HEALTHCARE CAMBRIDGE LODGING Freedom Trail • • • • • G9 116 Charles Hotel B1 Government Center G10 Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr. J2 180 Hampton Inn/Cambridge C7 Granary Burial Ground G10 117 L8 181 Brigham & Women’s Hosp. K1 182 Harvard Square Hotel B1 Hatch Memorial Shell F7 Children’s Hospital K2 183 Hotel Marlowe D7 Haymarket (Open-air market) F11 Dana Farber Cancer Institute K1 184 Hotel at MIT D4 Horticultural Hall J5 118 Harvard School of Public Health L2 185 Hyatt Regency/Cambridge E3 Huntington Theatre Co./BU Theatre K5 Joslin Diabetes Center K1 #184 Inn at Harvard B2 Hynes Convention Center H5 119 Longwood Medical area K2 Marriott/Cambridge Center E6 Information Centers: Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary E8 186 Radisson Hotel/Cambridge D2 Boston Common G9 #116 Mass. General Hospital E8 187 Residence Inn by Marriott/Cambridge D6 Prudential Center H6 120 New England Baptist Hosp. L1 188 Royal Sonesta D7 G11 121 New England Med. Ctr. J9 189 Sheraton Commander A1 Logan Airport (Terminals A & E) F16, G16 122 Spaulding Rehabilitation Hosp. D9 190 ___ Institute of Contemporary Art J14 123 ___ *closed for renovations 36 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 37 A T 8 • 7 • 6 • 5 • 4 • 3 • 2 • 1 R A A Red Line

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M C V C uB 93 A pa la lt Accessible for Silver Line Washington Fairmount e l otliM Wollaston P *Boylston: T n tner n re 1 Massachusetts. Samuel Adams laid the Street only. T Ryea P A S l A P *State: Blue line wheelchair access outbound P t d v Readville A e cornerstone, and the building stands side only. Inbound riders transfer to outbound N Quincy Center train at Government Center. Exit State outbound Readville P P on land bought from John Hancock. The red brick portion Water Transportation Services Endicott Quincy Adams F1 Hingham Shipyard to P was designed by legendary architect Charles Bulfinch. SITE OF THE FIRST PUBLIC SCHOOL Rowes Wharf, Boston F2 Quincy & Hull to Logan Airport & 95 Dedham AND BEN FRANKLIN’S STATUE. On Corp. Center Long Wharf, Boston 128 maps Charlestown Navy Yard to PARK STREET CHURCH. Corner of Park School Street, marked by a column and F4 To Greenbush Long Wharf, Boston Islington and Tremont streets, 617-523-3383. commemorative plaque. On April 13, For customer service & travel information 93 1 call 617-222-3200, 1-800-392-6100, P BRAINTREE To Forge Park Route 128 Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 1635, the town voted to establish the first TTY 617-222-5146 or visit the MBTA 3 web site at http://www.mbta.com 95 4 and 6 p.m. Morning services are tradi- public school in the country. Nearby is For MBTA Police call 617-222-1212 To Attleboro, To Middleborough, To Kingston/ Stoughton, Providence 24 Lakeville Plymouth tional, evening services are contemporary. Benjamin Franklin’s statue, built in 1856, Built in 1809, this church was described the first portrait statue erected in the by Henry James as “the most interesting United States. mass of brick and mortar in America.” SITE OF THE OLD CORNER BOOKSTORE. FARES & PASSES OLD . School and Washington streets. Tremont Street next to Park Street Constructed as an apothecary in 1718, The MBTA offers a reusable “Charlie Card” on which riders can store value by using cash or a debit/ Church, 617-536-4100. Daily 9 a.m.–5 the ground floor was later a bookstore credit card through kiosks available in all MBTA stations. Use of a Charlie Card, which presently can only p.m. This historic cemetery, formerly the and literary center of Boston and a meet- be used on the Subway and Bus lines, offers a discounted fare. Riders may also purchase single-ride town granary, is the final resting place of ing place for notables like Emerson, Charlie Tickets and Day/Week Link Passes at these same kiosks. John Hancock, Paul Revere, Robert Treat Hawthorne and Thoreau. Paine, Samuel Adams, Peter Faneuil and SUBWAY FARES COMMUTER RAIL DAY/WEEK LINKPASS the victims of the Boston Massacre. A OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE. 310 $1.70 Charlie Card / $2.00 $1.70–7.75 $9 for 1 day stone inscribed “Mary Goose” (a.k.a. Washington St., 617-482-6439. Daily 9:30 Plus FREE subway and local bus transfers Price depends on distance traveled. $15 for 7 days Elizabeth Goose) allegedly marks the grave of Mother Goose. a.m.–5 p.m. Admission: $5; students & When purchasing a ticket on a train you Unlimited travel on Subway, Local Bus, seniors $4; children (6–18) $1. This build- BUS FARES may be subject to a $2 surcharge during Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Rail KING’S CHAPEL AND BURYING GROUND. ing housed many town meetings, the $1.25 Charlie Card peak hours, if that station has a ticket Zone 1A. 7-Day Pass valid for 7 days Tremont and School streets, 617-227- most famous of which saw an outraged Plus FREE bus transfers office or contracted vendor. from the date and time of purchase. 2155. Chapel open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.– Samuel Adams signal the start of the $2.80 Inner Express 4 p.m. Services: Sun at 11 a.m., Wed at Boston Tea Party. $4 Outer Express BOAT FARES 12:15 p.m. Burying Grounds open daily $1.70 Inner harbor ferry MBTA Customer Support: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Still an active house of OLD STATE HOUSE. Corner of Washington $1.50 Charlie Card $6 Commuter boat 617-222-3200 or visit www.mbta.com worship, King’s Chapel was established and State streets, 617-720-1713. Daily 9 $3.50 Inner Express $12 Quincy/Hull–Logan in 1687 as the first Anglican congregation a.m.–6 p.m. Admission: $5; students & sen- $5 Outer Express in Boston. The second chapel, built in iors $4; children (6–18) $1; children (under 1754, became the first Unitarian church in 6) free. Built in 1713, this seat of Colonial ___ America after the Revolution. government was the center of activity for___ 42 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 43 SHOPPING such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams. OLD NORTH CHURCH. 193 Salem St., ART & ANTIQUES It was from the east balcony that the Declaration of 617-523-6676. Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sun Independence was first read in Boston. services at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY, 205 Newbury St., Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is 617-375-0076. www.internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 BOSTON MASSACRE SITE. State Street in Boston’s oldest standing church. Two a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art front of the Old State House. At the next lanterns were hung here on April 18, poster gallery displays original vintage posters from the intersection below the State House, a ring 1775, signaling the Redcoats’ departure 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. of cobblestones marks the site of the by sea for Lexington and Concord. clash between a jeering Boston crowd PUCKER GALLERY, 1 71 Newbury St., 617-267-9473. tMon–Sa and a British guard of nine soldiers on COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND. Hull 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Founded in 1967 March 5, 1770. Street. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Set out in as a showcase for the talents of Israeli artists, the gallery has 1660, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second also displayed and sold a wide range of art by international FANEUIL HALL. Merchants Row and cemetery. Many remarkable people are artists, including works by Chagall, Picasso and Hundertwasser. Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. interred here, including the Mather family Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 of ministers and Edmund Hartt, builder of p.m. Historical talks given every half hour the USS Constitution. ARTS & CRAFTS from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., when hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” com- BUNKER HILL MONUMENT. Breed’s Hill, THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS, 175 Newbury St., 617- bines a free marketplace on the first floor Charlestown, 617-242-5641. Lodge and 266-1810. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. The with the town meeting hall upstairs, the museum open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The oldest nonprofit craft organization in the country, established site of fiery revolutionary debate. site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775. in 1897. The Society specializes in contemporary American ail crafts, jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics ranging from PAUL REVERE HOUSE. 19 North Square, USS CONSTITUTION. Charlestown Navy cutting edge to traditional, and from functional to sculptural. Hanover Street, 617-523-2338. Tue–Sun Yard, Charlestown, 617-242-5670. 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Admission: $3; stu- Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5:50 p.m. Tours every dents & seniors $2.50; children (5–17) half-hour 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. This 44-gun BOOKS $1; (under 5) free. The oldest home in frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned Boston (built c. 1680), occupied by warship, christened “Old Ironsides” during BARNES & NOBLE, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), SOODEE: The Newbury Street boutique offers silversmith and patriot Paul Revere the War of 1812 when the cannonballs of 617-247-6959. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.– modern and classic dresses, designer handbags

eedom tr from 1770 to 1800. a British warship literally bounced off her 9 p.m. One of America’s largest booksellers boasts all the and fashionable accessories for any occasion. triple hull. bestsellers, plus an extensive selection of back titles, Refer to listing, below. shopping

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BORDERS, 10–24 School St., 617-557-7188; 511 Boylston St., 617-236-1444; CambridgeSide Galleria, Cambridge, 617- frames, stationery and greeting cards. Custom book orders 679-0887. School Street: Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–9 are available, and the Coop hosts frequent author events. p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Boylston Street: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun ’til 10 p.m. Galleria: Mon–Sat 10 LOUIS BOSTON, 234 Berkeley St., 617-262-6100. Mon, Tue, Fri a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This retailer provides a & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 7 p.m. Housed in a historic near-limitless selection of books, periodicals and music. former Back Bay museum building, this Boston institution main- tains its cutting-edge allure by offering upscale men’s fashions by up-and-coming designers, as well as women’s fashions, bed CLOTHING and bath items and home accessories.

BARBOUR BY PETER ELLIOT, 134 Newbury St. (between PATAGONIA, 346 Newbury St., 617-424-1776. Mon–Thu 10 Dartmouth and Clarendon streets), 617-375-7829. Mon–Sat a.m.–7 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This out- 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. A century-old British coun- door apparel store sells a variety of clothing for all condi- try clothier, Barbour features world-famous waxed cotton jack- tions. The Newbury Street store also regularly invites out- ets, along with a variety of vests, sweaters, shirts, pants and doorsmen to talk about their latest trips and experiences. accessories for men, women and children. If you are looking Boston’s Best for fashion with function, this is one place you must visit. SOODEE, 293 Newbury St., 617-236-7888. Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This boutique offers CHANEL BOUTIQUE, 5 Newbury St., on the ground floor of fun pieces of clothing that transport the buyer to a different age and Selection of the Taj Hotel, 617-859-0055. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m. place, with items that are modern, trendy and high fashion along- Modeled after the famed Chanel Boutique in Paris, the Boston side others that are timeless and classic. Whether you need a party outpost of this storied franchise offers a range of Chanel prod- dress at the last minute, a designer bag at an affordable price or Offi cial Harvard ucts, including a line of clothing designed by Karl Lagerfeld, as fashionable accessories to impress your friends, you will find it all at well as shoes, accessories, handbags and fragrances. Soodee. Show Panorama ad (page 47) and get 10% off. Clothing and Gifts THE HARVARD COOP, 1400 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, URBAN OUTFITTERS, 361 Newbury St., 617-236-0088. 617-499-2000, www.thecoop.com. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–10 p.m., Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon– Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Founded in 1882, The Harvard 8 p.m. Also: 11 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-864- Cooperative Society—better known as The Coop—has grown 0070. Where urban hipsters turn for funky men’s and women’s into America's largest college bookstore. Located in the heart fashions. The store also features a wide array of housewares, of Harvard Square, The Coop offers the largest selection of shoes, accessories, gifts, books, cards and other bric-a-brac. 1400 Massachusetts Avenue | 617.499.2000 | www.thecoop.com officially licensed Harvard insignia sportswear, gifts and sou- ___ venirs. Explore a vast array of books, fine art prints, posters, (continued on page 48)___ 44 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 45 Newbury Street Newbury Street TIMELESS TEAS & L’AROMA CAFE 85 Newbury Street

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CARTIER, 40 Newbury St., 617-262-3300. Mon–Sat 10 DEPARTMENT STORES a.m.–6 p.m. If diamonds are forever, the House of Cartier is timeless. With more than 150 years of experience, Cartier is FILENE’S BASEMENT, 479 Boylston St., 617-424-5520. a symbol of prestige, glamour, and quality. The jeweler offers Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.– a dazzling display of diamonds, jewelry and accessories, 7 p.m. T his classic Boston off-price store offers brand name including timepieces, silver, crystal, designer pens and and designer fashions for men and women along with decora- leather accessories. tive home goods and fine jewelry. HIGH GEAR JEWELRY, 204 Hanover St., 617-523-5804. H & M, 3 50 Washington St., 617-482-7081; 100 Newbury St., M on–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. 617-859-3192. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. M erilee Wolfson’s platinum-drenched contemporary fashion This youthful, cutting-edge department store’s mission of “fash- jewelry shop dazzles with an impressive selection of costume ion and quality at the best price” translates to inexpensive, jewelry and semi-precious pieces. Whether you're looking for trendy clothes for men and women, as H & M boasts the fresh- eco-friendly “green” jewelry from South America or looks est, most up-to-date fashion trends in color, material and style. fresh from the pages of the world’s top fashion magazines, “The Most Balls in Boston” this is the go-to spot in Boston. MACY’S, 450 Washington St., 617-357-3195. Mon–Sat 10 306 NEWBURY ST. a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. This famous New York-based JOHN LEWIS, INC., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 617-437-1010 department giant features floor after floor of the latest culinary 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has been creating jewelry of tools, bed and bath items, incredible gifts and hot fashions. imaginative design in Boston for more than 30 years. Using WWW.FENWAYSPORTSZONE.COM Choose from your favorite designers—Polo, Liz Claiborne, only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis aims • Boston’s Largest Selection of Jones New York and DKNY—or Macy’s exclusive labels. “to make jewelry at a reasonable price of excellent work- manship and uncommon beauty.” Autographed Sports Memorabilia MARSHALLS, 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066. Mon–Sat 9 PHOTO BY H EIDI M OESINGER • Extensive Collection of Souvenirs a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; 350 Washington St., BILL RODGERS RUNNING CENTER: This LUX BOND & GREEN, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747. Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–7:30 Faneuil Hall Marketplace store, run by the Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m. Since 1898, Lux • Complete Auction Services for your p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Its mantra “Brand name clothing for Boston Marathon legend, offers expert advice Bond & Green has provided its customers with diamonds, Organization or Fund Raiser less” has made this discount retailer a bargain hunter’s dream and service for all your running needs. Refer to gold jewelry, watches and giftware from around the world. come true. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls fea- listing, page 50. The store offers a corporate gift division, bridal and gift reg- tures designer clothing for men, women and children. istry, a full-service repair department, gift certificates and shopping elegant gift wrapping. T.J. MAXX, 350 Washington St., 617-695-2424. Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This discount retail- sensual candles to sushi-eating accessories, and nostalgic SHREVE, CRUMP & LOW, 440 Boylston St., 617-267-9100. er offers brand name and designer fashions for men, women memorabilia, such as tin lunch boxes, can be found at this Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. and kids, as well as accessories, fine jewelry and items for the quirky, fun gift shop. Serving Bostonians since 1796, this Boston institution boasts home. Prices are slashed 20–60% off most department store of being the oldest continuously operating luxury business in rates. T.J. Maxx offers current trends of the highest quality. PAPER SOURCE, 388 Boylston St., 617-536-3444; 1361 the U.S. Its new location is filled with glittering diamonds,

shopping Beacon St., Brookline, 617-264-2800; 1810 Massachusetts fine jewelry and watches. The galleries also offer silver, Ave., Cambridge, 617-497-1077. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–7 p.m., china, porcelain, stationery, antiques and more. FURNITURE & HOME GOODS Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Like its motto says, “Do something creative every day.” For those with an excess of TIFFANY & CO., Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617-353- COMPTOIR DE FAMILLE, 127 Newbury St., 617-266-7970; Natick creative juices, this paper store offers a variety of papers 0222. Mon, Tue & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 7 p.m., Collection, Natick, 508-651-0511. Newbury Street: Mon–Sat 10 from around the world and offers suggestions for using the Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. This world-renowned jeweler has been a.m.–7 p.m., Sun ’til 5 p.m. Natick: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., paper as well as workshops. synonymous with quality, integrity and tradition for more than Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. This French home furnishings retailer boasts 150 years. The Copley Place store features an exquisite array decorative accessories, furniture and tableware inspired by famil- TEDDY BALLGAME’S, 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. Located at of diamonds, rings, timepieces and accessories. ial French design gleaned from a Parisian bistro or grand-mere’s the South Station concierge desk, Teddy Ballgame’s offers tours of kitchen, all displayed in a general store-type ambiance. Boston that leave right from South Station, a wide variety of Red Sox souvenirs, T-shirts and books about the history of Boston. MALLS/SHOPPING CENTERS FIDDLEHEAD, 292 Newbury St., 617-247-1120. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. This “green emporium” offers CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA, 100 CambridgeSide Place, stylish gifts, accessories and home goods with an earth-friendly GOURMET FOOD & BEVERAGE Cambridge, 617-621-8666. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., advantage, including natural and organic bath and body prod- Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. This three-level mall features depart- ucts; recycled glassware and dinnerware; sustainable tabletop POLCARI’S COFFEE, 105 Salem St., 617-227-0786. ment stores such as Sears and Best Buy, as well as more linens; bamboo and organic cotton towels; recycled-paper sta- Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–6 p.m. This North End institution, estab- than 100 other stores and specialty shops including the tionery; eco-friendly jewelry; organic baby skin care; baby toys lished in 1932, specializes in coffees from around the world, largest Gap in Boston, J. Crew, Old Navy, Borders, Victoria’s and gifts made from organic cotton and sustainably harvested as well as teas, exotic spices, grains, rice, flour, beans, Secret and more. woods; and bags and totes made from reclaimed materials. stovetop coffee machines, garden seeds and extracts for making your own liqueurs. COPLEY PLACE, Copley Square, 617-369-5000. The magnifi- cent Copley Place features more than 100 upscale stores, Located in South Station GIFTS & STATIONERY TIMELESS TEAS, 85 Newbury St., 2nd floor, 617-236-5772. including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Gucci and Williams- Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This Back Bay tea Sonoma. A variety of restaurants, including , T-Shirts/Souvenirs/Trolley Tours BLACK INK, 101 Charles St., 617-723-3883; 5 Brattle St., shop offers more than a hundred varieties of tea from around offer shoppers numerous dining options. To receive a free Cambridge, 617-497-1221. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun the world, including green, black, white and Yerba Mate teas, as Ultimate Shopping Excursions card, stop by one of the cus- 617-330-1230 ___noon–6 p.m. Trendy knick-knacks, from silk change purses to well as gift baskets, biscuits, gourmet jams and tea accessories. tomer service kiosks. ___ 48 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 49 RESTAURANTS THE CORNER MALL, c orner of Winter and Washington streets. ALLSTON/BRIGHTON One-stop shopping in Downtown Crossing. You’ll find the latest styles at shops like Discovery Imports, Bath & Body Works, BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL, 138 Brighton Champs, Wet Seal and Aldo Shoes. In addition, the Corner Mall Ave., Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor features an international food court to please every palate, bank building, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” including Sakkio Japan and India Entrees. décor featuring life size murals, as well as 15 champion- size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, 80 beer taps and outra- MARKETPLACE CENTER, located between Faneuil Hall and geous thin crust pizzas that always keep customers com- the Waterfront. Twenty-four distinctive shops surround an open ing back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB. $ court known as the Exedra, where you will always find a wide range of unusual pushcarts and entertainment events unique SOUL FIRE, 1 82 Harvard Ave., Allston, 617-787-3004. to this wonderful area. Within walking distance are literally Specializing in authentic pit-smoked barbecue served with hundreds of other shops, restaurants, pubs and nightspots. homemade sauces, Soul Fire offers diners the option to enjoy their own meal or order from the “Bulk Menu” and THE HERITAGE ON THE GARDEN, 300 Boylston St., 617-426- indulge in oversize portions to share among 4–12 people, 9500. Call for individual store hours. This residential/office/retail all served in an informal, comfortable setting accompanied complex located alongside the Public Garden features a handful by a soundtrack of classic soul music. Mon–Thu 11:30 of upscale retailers, including St. John Boutique, Sonia Rykiel, a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–10 p.m. $$ Escada, Hermes, Exhale Spa and Anne Fontaine. THE SUNSET GRILL & TAP, 130 Brighton Ave. (corner of THE SHOPS AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER, 800 Boylston St., 800- Harvard and Brighton avenues), Allston, 617-254-1331. This SHOP-PRU. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. The popular Allston hangout features Boston’s best beer selec- Shops at Prudential Center features over 75 stores and restau- tion, with more than 112 beers on tap and over 400 micro- rants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann brews. Its food entices too, with award-winning steam beer Taylor and J. Jill. It is also the launch spot for the city’s burgers, famous curly fries, buffalo wings and giant nachos. renowned tourist resource, the Boston Duck Tours. L, D, C, LS, SB. $ PHOTO BY S TEPHANIE S AVAS HELEN’S LEATHER: Designer Western-style FAJITAS & ’RITAS: This Tex-Mex favorite in MUSIC/VIDEO boots in a variety of exotic animals skins are a BACK BAY Downtown Boston offers delicious Southwestern specialty at this store on Charles Street in the fare along with such fun cocktails as this Mexican NEWBURY COMICS, 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930. Mon–Thu 10 Beacon Hill area. Refer to listing, below. AUJOURD’HUI, Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston Sunrise. Refer to listing, page 57. a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Also: 36 JFK St., 617-351-2037. An elegant eatery with the Public St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; North Market Building, Garden as a backdrop, and a perennial recipient of the AAA Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-248-9992. You’ll have a “wicked Five Diamond Award. Enjoy exquisite modern French cui- good time” at this upstart local chain, which boasts the cheapest p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. Owned by the four-time Boston Marathon sine, accompanied by a selection from an 1,800-bottle wine BOUCHEE, 159 Newbury St., 617-450-4343. Emulating CD prices in town, including import, indie and major label releas- winner, the Bill Rodgers Running Center boasts the most experi- library. Reservations recommended. D Mon–Sat 5:30–10:30 the style and cuisine of a traditional Parisian brasserie, es, as well as T-shirts, comics and other pop culture kitsch items. enced running staff in Boston. Since 1977, they have been help- p.m., Sun 6–10 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ Bouchee offers diners the opportunity to enjoy delectable r ing fellow runners find the best shoes for their individual needs. meals such as steak au poivre and cassoulet while estaurants AZURE, The Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St., 617-933-4800. people-watching on its spacious patio. Daily 11:30 a.m.–

shopping SHOES CITY SPORTS, 1035 Commonwealth Ave., 617-782-5121; 11 Azure’s menu and concept are designed to be as clear and 11 p.m. $$$ Bromfield St., 617-423-2015; 480 Boylston St., 617-267-3900; understated as the color palette itself. Nationally ALLEN-EDMONDS, 36 Newbury St., 617-247-3363. Mon–Fri 9:30 44 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617-492-6000; other locations. recognized executive chef Robert Fathman, known for his BRASSERIE JO, The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., a.m.–7 p.m., Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Step out in luxurious Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sat ’til 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; innovation and playful risk-taking in the kitchen, creates con- 617-425-3240. The “sister” of chef Jean Joho’s award- style with Allen-Edmonds’ collections of wing tips, capped toes and hours vary by location. City Sports sells athletic apparel by top temporary American cuisine with a sophisticated edge and winning Chicago restaurant combines traditional favorites slip-on kilties and tassles. This world-class men’s footwear retailer, brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma, as well as sporting equipment an emphasis on fresh seafood. B, D. $$$ (coq au vin and steak frites) with unique specialties (Uncle famous for its 212-step construction process, features shoes made for all interests, and footwear from Saucony, Reebok and others. Hansi’s onion tart). Home-brewed beer, a wine list and of top-quality leather and all-natural materials. BANGKOK BLUE, 651 Boylston St., next to the famous Old desserts made in the French tradition complete this Gallic South Church near Copley Square, 617-266-1010. The experi- experience. Seasonal outdoor patio. B, L, D. $$$ HELEN’S LEATHER, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077. Mon, Wed, Fri SPORTS MEMORABILIA enced chefs at Bangkok Blue prepare authentic Thai food, with & Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu noon–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. For more each dish individually suited to your taste, from mild to spicy, CAPITAL GRILLE, 359 Newbury St., 617-262-8900. than 35 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied New Englanders with FENWAY SPORTSZONE, 306 Newbury St., 617-437-1010. using fresh, quality ingredients. Low carb programs can be Everything you expect in a steakhouse can be found right quality Western boots by makers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Daily 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with extended hours on game days. requested. Complement your food with a Thai beer or a glass of here at this upscale Newbury Street favorite, from the Nocona and Frye. In addition, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, Boasting “The most balls in Boston,” Fenway Sportszone is wine. Seasonal outdoor seating is available. L Mon–Fri 11:30 extraordinary dry-aged porterhouse to the homemade shirts and Stetson hats, as well as leather jackets and bags. Boston’s largest memorabilia shop, featuring the city’s biggest a.m.–3 p.m., Sat & Sun noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–10 p.m. $$ cheesecake. A perfect spot for power lunches or special selection of autographed items. They also have all your fan occasions. D, C, LS. $$$$ JOHN FLUEVOG, 302 Newbury St., 617-266-1079. Mon–Sat gear and souvenir needs as well as a huge selection of apparel noon–8 p.m., Sun 1–6 p.m. This funky footwear retailer fea- from Majestic, MLB Authentic, Sully’s Tees and many others. KEY AVERAGE PRICE OF CLIO, The Eliot Hotel, 370-A tures shoes created by the maverick designer, ranging from SEE LOCATOR #5 ON CENTER MAP. B ...... Breakfast DINNER ENTREES Commonwealth Ave., 617-536-7200. mind-bending platforms to the classic black boot and his tried- L ...... Lunch $ ...... Most less than $12 James Beard Award-winning chef Ken and-true “Angels.” The Newbury Street locale is the only place D...... Dinner $$ ...... $12–18 Oringer serves up French-American fare in Boston to find a wide range of his cutting-edge styles. WIRELESS PHONES BR ...... Brunch $$$ ...... $19–25 with some striking Asian influences in a SB ...... Sunday Brunch $$$$ ...... Most more than $25 sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that’s WARLOX WIRELESS, 800 Boylston St. (Prudential Center), 617- C ...... Cocktails Many restaurants offer a wide styled after a Parisian supper club. SPORTING GOODS 927-7500. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun ’til 6 p.m. This mobile LS ..Late Supper (serving after 10 p.m.) range of entrees and prices; Bacon-wrapped foie gras, caramelized phone headquarters specializes in unlocked GSM phones and VP...... 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Enjoy a comfortable atmosphere and specialties such Avenue One, p. 56 No. 9 Park, p. 55 Caffe Vittoria, p. 60 B&G Oysters, p. 61 renowned steakhouses are famous for their prime-aged beef, as blackened tuna sashimi, moonfish, crabcakes Big City Pizza Kitchen & Miel, 8p.5 Caliterra, 7p.5 Chart House, p7.5 including filet mignon and New York strip steak. They also and lobster. Winner of Best of Boston 2003 award for Pool Hall, p1.5 Pilgalle, p2.6 Croma, p2.5 G reat Bay, 9p.5 serve a variety of other non-beef entrees, including jumbo seafood. Jazz Brunch Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m., L & D Sun–Thu Cheers, p. 54 Radius, p. 58 Davio’s Northern Italian Harborside Grill, p. 59 lump crab cakes and double rib lamb chops. Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til midnight. $$ Clink, p. 54 Sandrine’s Bistro, p. 56 Steakhouse, p. 52 Jasper White’s Summer 5:30–11 p.m., Sat & Sun 5–10 p.m. $$$$ Dick’s Last Resort, p9.5 Florentine Cafe, 0p.6 Shack, p2.5 SMITH & WOLLENSKY, T he Castle at Columbus & Arlington, ,Excelsior 2p.5 French Country Ivy Restaurant, p7.5 L egal Sea Foods, 2p.6 *THE OAK ROOM, 138 St. James Ave., Fairmont Copley Plaza 617-423-1112. Located in a spectacular setting where chef East Coast Grill, p. 55 Hungry i, p. 54 L’Aroma Cafe, p. 52 Oceana, p. 58 Hotel, 617-267-5300. This sophisticated spot offers a tradi- Tindaro Losurdo creates outstanding steakhouse fare, this Finale, p. 62 Lucca Restaurant & Bar, p. 60 Skipjack’s, p. 53 tional steakhouse menu of prime steaks and chops and fresh legendary restaurant features USDA Prime dry aged steaks. Hard Rock Cafe, p9.5 Greek/Greek-American Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, T urner Fisheries, 4p.5 seafood. Replete with stately wood paneling, rich draperies The meticulously restored former armory, known simply as Icarus, p1.6 S teve’s Greek Cuisine, 3p.5 p0.6 Ye Olde Union Oyster House, and wall ornaments for a comfortable yet elegant feel. B, L, D “The Castle,” is accented by seven working fireplaces and Jer-Ne Restaurant & Bar, Zoe’s, p. 56 Rialto, p. 56 p. 58 daily. The adjoining Oak Bar offers martinis, raw bar and full dining rooms that span four floors to blend fun and formality. p. 62 Ristorante Bella Vista, p. 60 Oak Room menu. $$$$ D, C. $$$$ Meritage, p. 58 Indian Ristorante Saraceno, p. 60 Southwestern Parker’s Restaurant, p. 58 India Pavilion, p. 56 Sasso Restaurant, p. 53 Cottonwood Cafe, p. 52 SASSO RESTAURANT, 116 Huntington Ave., 617-247-2400. SONSIE, 327 Newbury St., 617-351-2500. Recommended Sauciety, p. 61 Stanza dei Sigari, p. 60 Fajitas & ’Ritas, p. 57 The newest endeavor from the restaurateurs behind popular by Boston magazine as the place to “see and be seen.” Soul Fire, p. 51 International Terramia Ristorante, p. 60 Masa, p. 61 North End eatery Lucca, Sasso offers contemporary and The lively restaurant features a streetside cafe, 50-foot The Sunset Grill & Tap, p. 51 Bambara, p. 55 Via Matta, p. 62 upscale regional Italian cuisine. Executive chef Anthony mahogany bar, brick oven, creative takes on classic Theatre Cafe, p. 62 The Blue Room, p. 55 Spanish/Tapas Mazzotta serves delicious dishes complemented by an extensive American cuisine and a colorful dining room. The restaurant Top of the Hub, p. 54 Intrigue, p. 57 Japanese/Sushi Toro, p. 61 wine list, as well as a menu of lighter fare for the after-hours also boasts a downstairs candlelit wine bar, an intimate and Union Bar and Grille, p. 61 LTK Bar and Kitchen, p. 61 Shino Express Sushi, p. 53 crowd and C ’til 2 a.m. Reservations accepted. D beginning lovely brick-walled spot in which to enjoy items from a 250- The Upper Crust, p. 54 Red Sky, p. 58 Steakhouses nightly at 5 p.m.; late-night menu available ’til 1:30 a.m. VP. $$$ bottle menu. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$ Upstairs on the Square, Rendezvous, p. 55 Mediterranean Capital Grille, p. 51 p. 56 Sonsie, p. 53 Avila Modern Davio’s Northern Italian SHINO EXPRESS SUSHI, 144 Newbury St., 617-262-4530. If STEVE’S GREEK CUISINE, 316 Newbury St., 617-267-1817. The Taj Boston, p. 54 Mediterranean, p. 62 Steakhouse, p. 53 your day of shopping has left you craving sushi, this tiny, subter- For more than 20 years, this family-run restaurant has Chinese Zephyr on the Charles, p. 56 Dante, p. 55 Morton’s the Steakhouse, ranean sushi bar specializes in freshly prepared maki rolls and offered Greek hospitality and masterfully prepared Greek P.F. Chang’s, p. 62 Olives, p. 56 p. 53 fun specials. Affordably priced, Shino Express offers Newbury cuisine. Serving specialties like spanikopita, pastichio, shish Irish The Oak Room, p. 53 Street shoppers a fast, cheap dining alternative. L & D. $ kebabs and gyros, Steve’s is a favorite. B, L, D. $ French/French-American Elephant & Castle, p. 57 Museum Dining Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Aujourd’hui, p. 51 Kennedy’s Midtown, p. 57 Bravo, p. 59 p. 58 Bouchee, p. 51 The Kinsale Irish Pub & Gardner Cafe, p. 59 Smith & Wollensky, p. 53 Brasserie Jo, p. 51 Restaurant, p. 57 Cafe Fleuri, p. 56 New England Thai Clio, p. 51 Italian Henrietta’s Table, p. 55 Bangkok Blue, p. 51 r estaurants Eastern Standard, p. 59 Antico Forno, p. 59 Sheraton Commander Hamersley’s Bistro, p. 61 Antonio’s, p. 54 Restaurant, p. 56

COTTONWOOD CAFE, 222 Berkeley St., 617-247-2225. all regions of the world, is displayed in Boston’s only climate- Specialties include open-grill steaks, poultry, pasta and vege- controlled glass wine tower. Pre- and post-theater dining tarian dishes. Voted “Boston’s Best Southwestern Restaurant” available. D, C, LS. $$$$ and “Boston’s Best Margarita.” Reservations recommended. Two hours free validated parking. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–5:30 JASPER WHITE’S SUMMER SHACK, 50 Dalton St., 617-867-

estaurants p.m.; D Sun–Thu ’til 10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500;

r 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. C, LS, VP. www.cottonwoodboston.com. $$ Logan Airport, Terminal A, 617-569-9695. Top-notch fare such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an CROMA, 269 Newbury St., 617-247-3200. Voted one of impressive raw bar in a casual setting. Boston: Sun–Wed 11:30 “Boston’s Best” by both Boston magazine and The Improper a.m.–10 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 11 p.m., raw bar Thu–Sat ’til 1 a.m. Bostonian, this restaurant and pizzeria offers up a variety of Cambridge: Mon–Thu 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 delectable dining options, from their diverse range of p.m., Sun 3–9 p.m. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #8 ON CENTER MAP. Neapolitan-style pizzas to seafood cannelloni and filet mignon. Croma also boasts a weekend brunch menu served L’AROMA CAFE, 85 Newbury St., 617-412-4001. This Italian with your choice of mimosa or Bloody Mary. L, D, BR, C. $$ cafe offers delicious soups, sandwiches and European pas- tries and desserts, as well as Italian coffee and assorted DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE, 75 Arlington teas. Relax in its spacious interior or enjoy outdoor patio St., 617-357-4810. Enjoy fine steaks, pasta and seafood, or dining from April through October. B, L. $ lighter fare in the spacious bar. L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 5–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m. C, VP. L’ESPALIER, 30 Gloucester St., 617-262-3023. Situated in a www.davios.com. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #2 ON CENTER MAP. historic Back Bay townhouse, this sophisticated French clas- sic helmed by top chef Frank McClelland is a favorite of both EXCELSIOR, The Heritage on the Garden, 272 Boylston St., power brokers and couples out for a romantic evening. 617-426-7878. This culinary masterpiece delivers bold and Widely acknowledged by critics and diners alike as one of contemporary American cuisine at its stunning Back Bay the finest French restaurants in the nation, and the creme de ___location. An impressive collection of 500 wines, representing la creme of acclaimed Boston eateries. D. $$$$ ___ 52 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 53 *THE TAJ BOSTON, 1 5 Arlington St., 617-536-5700. This BEACON HILL Private dining rooms available. $$$$. S EE LOCATOR #7 ON French and Spanish influences. The sophisticated eatery boasts 1927 landmark offers award-winning contemporary French CENTER MAP. a seasonal patio and gorgeous views of the Charles River and cuisine. The historic Dining Room is available for special ANTONIO’S, 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310. One of the Boston skyline. B Mon–Fri 6:30–10:30 a.m., Sat & Sun 7–11 events only. The Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. The Lounge: L, D, C, Boston’s finest Italian restaurants (across from Mass. N O. 9 PARK, 9 Park St., 617-742-9991. Nationally acclaimed a.m.; L Mon–Fri 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 5:30–10 LS. The Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ General Hospital on historic Beacon Hill). Traditional Italian chef Barbara Lynch serves up French and Italian style dishes p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; Sat & SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. $$$$ food with nightly specials and complementing wine list. in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill. Chef *TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, Specials include homemade fusilli, shrimp margarita and Lynch has a subtle hand in the kitchen, turning out inventive EAST COAST GRILL, 1271 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617- 617-536-1775. There is nothing like sitting 52 stories above chicken/sausage vinegar peppers and potatoes. L, D renditions of classic Italian and French fare such as fresh 491-6568. If you’re looking for hot and spicy barbecue and Boston for dining and a spectacular view of the city. The Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $ pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$ seafood, then Chris Schlesinger’s eatery is not to be missed. magnificent cuisine complements the breathtaking views. Fresh seafood, grilled fish and meats are served with tradi- L, D, LS, C. Live jazz seven nights a week. $$$$ *CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall tional sides like coleslaw, beans, cornbread and watermelon. Marketplace, 617-227-0150. Both the original Beacon Hill CAMBRIDGE An oyster bar, cabana-like cocktails and a funky atmosphere TURNER FISHERIES, Westin Hotel Copley Place, Stuart and pub and its spinoff offer a tasty selection of traditional fare prove fine dining can be fun. D, SB. $$$ Dartmouth streets, 617-424-7425. Winner of several regional and an abundant beverage selection, including their award- BAMBARA, 25 Edwin H. Land Blvd., Cambridge, 617-868-4444. awards, Turner Fisheries is known for its fresh seafood, as winning Bloody Mary and a variety of draft beers. Live enter- Bambara blends sophistication and comfort, with such menu items HENRIETTA’S TABLE, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., well as the decor designed by Peter Niemitz, which features tainment Thu–Sat nights, and officially licensed Cheers mer- as grilled cheese and tomato soup alongside spice cured duck Cambridge, 617-661-5005. Nothing but locally grown and seven-foot-high French windows, banquettes, mahogany chandise sold on site. L, D, C, LS. $ breast with a bonny doon rhone blend. Bambara’s cuisine cele- organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of paneling and cobalt blue tile. Private dining rooms accommo- brates New England’s bounty and its seasonal flavors, which can reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room date 10–140 guests. VP available on Dartmouth Street. B, L, CLINK, The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224-4004. be enjoyed in concert with its fine wine selection. B, L, D, C. $$ available. B Mon–Fri 6:30–11 a.m., Sat 7–11 a.m., Sun D, C, LS. $$$ Clink offers diners a menu of tapas-style small plates, tasting 7–10:30 a.m.; Sat and SB noon–3 p.m.; L Mon–Fri noon– pours of wine and exotic cocktails in an energetic, social THE BLUE ROOM, 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617-494- 3 p.m.; D daily 5:30–10 p.m. $ THE UPPER CRUST, 222 Newbury St., 617-262-0096; 20 environment—an adaptable place where dinner at the bar or 9034. Described as “casually upscale” by the 2006 Zagat Charles St., 617-723-9600; 683 Tremont St., 617-927-0090; just cocktails at a table is the norm. B 6:30–11 a.m., L 11:30 Guide, The Blue Room works with local, organic farmers to INDIA PAVILION, 17 Central Square, Cambridge, 617-547- 286 Harvard St., Brookline, 617-734-4900; 435 Moody St., a.m.–3 p.m., D 5–11 p.m. $$$ ensure diners enjoy the freshest ingredients. Stop by on 7463. One of the best traditional Northern Indian cuisine restau- Waltham, 781-736-0044;38730_0 94 Main St., Watertown, 617-923- Sundays for a taste of their acclaimed buffet brunch or check rants in the area, India Pavilion has been a Cambridge staple for 1 6060. Traditional Neapolitan-style pizza (thin crust, chunky HUNGRY I, 71 /2 Charles St., 617-227-3524. In a two-story out the dinner menu, which boasts everything from cassoulet more than 25 years. A menu of lamb, chicken and vegetarian sauce) in an urban setting. Come sit with friends in the townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor to skate wing to shortribs. D Sun–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & specialties is complemented by a selection of fine Indian wines uniquely designed dining room, enjoy a specialty pizza and patio, Chef Peter Ballarin delights patrons with French coun- Sat ’til 11 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $$$ and beer. L buffet daily noon–3 p.m.; D daily 5–11 p.m. $ watch your favorite team on an HDTV screen. If you’re on the try cuisine and creative desserts. Signature dishes include go, call ahead for take-out (allow 20–25 minutes) or just pop venison au poivre and braised rabbit a la moutard. L Thu and Project3:Layout*DANTE, 40 Edwin H. Land 3 Blvd, 3/20/08 Cambridge, 617-497-4200. 1:06 PM PageRENDEZVOUS, 1 502 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, in for a slice. Delivery is available. $$ Fri only, noon–2 p.m.; D 5:30–9:30 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Chef Dante de Magistris dishes out playful, rich fare with Italian, Cambridge, 617-576-1900. Acclaimed Boston chef Steve r estaurants

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RIALTO, The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Cambridge, CALITERRA, Hilton Boston/Financial District, 89 Broad St., Offering a Creative Menu 617-661-5050. One of Greater Boston’s top restaurants, 617-348-1234. Located in the heart of the Financial District, which recently underwent an extensive renovation, features this casual, upscale restaurant features Cal-Ital cuisine with Specializing in Fresh fine wines and delectable Italian cuisine. Chef Jody Adams seasonal New England flavors. B, L, D. $$ Seafood and Homemade showcases her creative talents on a brand-new menu. D Pasta. Visit the Hyatt only. Reservations recommended. $$$$ CHART HOUSE, 6 0 Long Wharf, 617-227-1576. The Chart America’s Harborside and Relax in House boasts an impressive menu of fresh seafood, including Oldest Our Unique Atmosphere, SANDRINE’S BISTRO, 8 Holyoke St., Cambridge, 617-497-5300. specialties like the crab, avocado and mango stack appetizer, Restaurant Renowned chef Raymond Ost serves delicious French cuisine shrimp fresca, macadamia crusted mahi-mahi, slow roasted Enjoy the Spectacular View On The with German flair in a cozy, upscale atmosphere right around the prime rib and its signature dessert—hot chocolate lava cake. Freedom Trail of the Boston Skyline and corner from Harvard University. Signature dishes include Alsatian Private parties for 30 or more by reservation only. L, D, C, pizza, terre et mer, suffrom pot au feu and roasted baby spring free VP. $$$ In The Taste What Boston Is Faneuil Hall Area Talking About. lamb rack. Daily 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m. $$$$ *ELEPHANT & CASTLE, 161 Devonshire St., 617-350-9977. SHERATON COMMANDER RESTAURANT, 16 Garden St., This British pub and restaurant is famous for its fish and Specializing In Yankee Style Seafood, Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617-547-4800. New England- chips, great beer selection and the warmth of its hospitality. Fresh New England Lobster style cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting with a casual Also enjoy trivia Tue at 6:30 p.m., live music Fri at 6:30 p.m., And Grilled Meats Hyatt Harborside atmosphere. B, L, D, SB. $$ Sat karaoke, murder mystery dinner theater and comedy. 101 Harborside Drive Banquet space available. B Mon–Sat 6:30–11 a.m., Sun 7 41 Union Street • 617-227-2750 Boston, MA 02128 UPSTAIRS ON THE SQUARE, 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, a.m.–noon; L & D daily ’til 11 p.m.; C ’til 1 a.m. $$ (617) 568-6060 617-864-1933. Boasting an eclectic decor, this lush urban Sunday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm oasis features everything from gourmet pizza to Colorado FAJITAS & ’RITAS, 25 West St., 617-426-1222. Established Friday & Saturday 11 am-10 pm www.boston.hyatt.com Union Bar til-Midnight rack of lamb. A charming blend of eccentricity and culinary in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Tex-Mex and [email protected] All Major Credit CardsThe Honored • Validated Parking luxury. L, D, C, LS. $$$$ barbecue cuisine. The restaurant stresses generous portions, Visit Our Website • www.unionoysterhouse.com affordable prices, open casual space and prompt, friendly uack ZEPHYR ON THE CHARLES, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, 575 service. Mon–Tue 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Wed & Thu ’til 10 p.m., on BOSTON Memorial Drive, Cambridge, 617-441-6510. This restaurant Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m., Sun noon–8 p.m. C, LS. www.fajitas serves small-portioned, tapas-like dishes, featuring eclectic andritas.com. $. SEE LOCATOR #4 ON CENTER MAP. fare like sushi-grade tuna tartare and wood-grilled tiger prawns. The setting features spectacular views of the Boston INTRIGUE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-856- skyline. B, L, D, C. $$ 7744. Casual elegance surrounds this unique cafe. Beautiful r decor and breathtaking harbor views are perfect for those estaurants ZOE’S, 1105 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617-495-0055. who desire a cosmopolitan, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a Offering a menu of delicious homemade Greek and American global menu created by renowned chef Daniel Bruce. B, L, food in a fun atmosphere, this retro establishment serves break- D, LS. $ fast all day, and take-out and catering are available. A popular destination for the weekend brunch crowd, Zoe’s is also a great IVY RESTAURANT, 49 Temple Place, 617-451-1416. This place for dinner, boasting an affordable selection of beer and casual yet stylish restaurant and lounge dishes out delicious wine. For dessert, try the delicious cheesecake frappe or the Italian cuisine with an American twist. The flat wine list offers famous frozen hot chocolate. B, L, D, SB. Mon–Sat 11:30 over 60 bottles for $26, allowing patrons to accentuate the

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r regular serving of delectable cuisine or opt to indulge in several smaller dishes. L, D, C, LS. $$$ CHARLESTOWN *KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN, 42 Province St., 617-426-3333. OLIVES, 10 City Square, Charlestown, 617-242-1999. Kennedy’s offers all the comforts of a traditional pub, featuring Celebrity chef Todd English got his start with this local eatery, prime aged steaks, seafood and classic pub fare with a touch and the Charlestown flagship restaurant is still the unparal- of class. Kennedy’s upstairs location offers a relaxing dining leled king of his endeavors. Sample English’s multi-layered, atmosphere with a lively bar offering live piano music on Thu, ingredient rich, pan-Mediterranean creations. D. $$$$ Fri & Sun. Open daily; L 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; D Sun–Tue 4–10 p.m., Wed–Sat ’til 11 p.m.; B Sat & Sun 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. www.kennedysmidtown.com. $$ DOWNTOWN *THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, 2 Center Plaza AVENUE ONE, Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and (Cambridge Street), 617-742-5577. Hand-crafted in Ireland Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior Enjoy Boston’s most extensive fondue menu in a relaxed with beautiful Celtic motifs and a menu of steaks, seafood, atmosphere. B, L, D, C, VP. $$ burgers, pasta and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, including many craft brews. Also enjoy the 100-seat seasonal *CAFÉ FLEURI, Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB $7.99–$11.99. ___ 617-451-1900. Enjoy what Boston magazine calls “the best Validated parking after 6 p.m. L, D, C. $$ ___ 56 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 57 Your signature shows that you have checked this proof for both color and content, and it is: ___ OK to Print: ___Color ___Content ___ OK to Print w/changes as marked X ______

Please fax this form back to 1-866-352-4006, Attn: Sarah Georgakopoulos LOCKE-OBER, 3 Winter Place, 617-542-1340. Helmed by cuisine with a contemporary flair. The stately dining room EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT local culinary innovator Lydia Shire (Biba, Excelsior), this reflects the rich culinary heritage that lives on at the birthplace downtown landmark has been refurbished and restored to its of Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll. B, L, D. $$$$ HARBORSIDE GRILL, Hyatt Harborside, 101 Harborside Drive, former glory. The menu of this Boston Brahmin bastion has 617-568-6060. The Harborside Grill offers panoramic views of been updated, but Shire has kept many of its classics, RADIUS, 8 High St., 617-426-1234. James Beard Award- the Boston skyline from every seat in the dining room. During including the legendary lobster Savannah. L, D, LS. $$$$ winning chef/owner Michael Schlow and chef de cuisine the day, the Grill is a welcoming casual location for a bowl of Patrick Connolly churn out impeccably prepared nouveau chowder, and in the evening is transformed into a sophisticat- MERITAGE, Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617-439- French fare in an ultra-modern, minimalist setting. The ed seafood restaurant. Open daily 6 a.m.–10 p.m. B, L, D, SB, 3995. Fresh, seasonal cuisine is carefully matched to an ambiance is powerbroker chic, and the service is top-notch. C, VP. $$$ appropriate vintage from the 12,000-bottle wine collection. The L, D, C, LS. $$$$ restaurant’s interior combines slate, marble, exotic wood and leather, creating a luxurious atmosphere to accompany a hearty ,*RED SKY 16–18 North St., 617-742-3333. Located below FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE meal. All menu items come in appetizer and entree sizes. D, the Millennium Hotel next to Faneuil Hall, this stylish restau- LS. $$$$ rant and lounge boasts an array of dining options with a *DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, fusion of French, Italian, Asian and American cuisine. Red Sky 617-267-8080. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy MIEL, InterContinental Hotel, 510 Atlantic Ave., 617-217- also offers a tapas menu and a full bar with specialty cock- staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and 5151. This “Brasserie Provencal” is the first upscale restau- tails in a relaxed but chic environment. L, D, C. $$ shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers rant in Boston that is open 24/7. Meaning “honey” in French, and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music Miel uses the ingredient in a number of its specialty meals, RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE, 45 School St., 617-742-8401. every night with no cover. L, D, C. www.dickslastresort.com. $$. but also offers a variety of other options, such as its volumi- Housed in Boston’s Old City Hall, Ruth’s Chris Steak House SEE LOCATOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. nous raw bar. Diners can enjoy the extensive wine list and offers the finest USDA prime steaks served sizzling hot, as country-style décor while overlooking Boston Harbor. $$$ well as fresh seafood and an award-winning wine list, all in a *HARD ROCK CAFE, 22–24 Clinton St., 617-424-ROCK (7625). gracious environment with warm hospitality. L, D, C. $$$$ Hard Rock Cafe offers classic American cuisine served up with a OCEANA, Marriott Long Wharf Hotel, 296 State St., 617-227- healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll at its new, larger digs. While you eat, 3838. Executive chef Joseph Chaves serves seasonal dishes, YE OLDE UNION OYSTER HOUSE, 41 Union St., 617-227- check out the largest collection of authentic rock ’n’ roll memora- including fresh seafood delivered directly to the hotel’s dock, 2750. Steps from Quincy Market stands America’s oldest bilia around, stop by the Rock Shop for the coolest gifts and enjoy in a dining room offering panoramic views of Boston Harbor. restaurant, serving Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken. live music from the hottest bands around. L, D, C, LS. $ www.marriottlongwharf.com. B, L (Mon–Fri), D, SB. $$ Famed for its oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam chowder, swordfish and fresh lob- PARKER’S RESTAURANT, Omni Parker House, 60 School St., ster. L, D Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. FENWAY/KENMORE SQUARE 617-725-1600. Executive chef Gerry Tice celebrates nostalgic VP. www.unionoysterhouse.com. $$$ BRAVO, Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., 617-369- 3474. Chef Jacqueline Kelly brings her creative touch to an eclectic and contemporary menu. The restaurant’s bold decor, created by famed restaurant designer Peter Niemitz, meshes with a rotating selection of the MFA’s modern mas- terpieces. L daily 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.; D Wed–Fri 5:30–8:30 r WHATEVER’ YOU HAVE ON YOUR PLATE, p.m.; SB 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $$$ estaurants WE RE THE PERFECT SETTING. EASTERN STANDARD, Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100. This brasserie in the heart of Kenmore Square resembles an old hotel dining room njoy a delightful breakfast, lunch or dinner in the sunlit with its decor, but the restaurant attracts a diverse crowd, from E businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. Its Café Fleuri, featuring Mediterranean fare and American specialties. menu caters to both crowds, with offerings ranging from the We also offer customized social venues for rehearsal dinners, birthday and Good Plate of Offal to veal schnitzel to sandwiches. B, L, D. $$ estaurants

r anniversary celebrations, bat and bar mitzvahs, and bridal showers. THE GARDNER CAFÉ, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 The Fenway, 617-566-1088. Chef Peter Crowley offers casu- al-yet-elegant, French-infused fare with an artistic twist. The seasonal menu changes every few weeks, often inspired by current events at the museum as well as Mrs. Gardner’s own recipe books. Warmer weather allows seating amongst the lush vegetation of the museum’s Monks Garden. L, SB. $$

GREAT BAY, Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-5300. Christopher Myers and chef Michael Schlow (Radius, Via Matta) present their unique take on seafood and raw bar concepts. This eclectic space serves delectable fare such as fish tacos and the acclaimed baked stuffed lobster. L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$

250 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110 NORTH END T (617) 956 8751 www.langhamhotels.com ANTICO FORNO, 93 Salem St., 617-723-6733. Antico Forno ___ (Italian for “old stove”) features brick-oven classics such as ___ 58 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 59 roasted chicken with garlic and herbs; pizza with artichoke an extensive wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D hearts, porcini mushrooms and buffalo mozzarella; and lin- Sun–Thu 5–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10:30 p.m. $$ guini with clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp, sautéed in a plum tomato sauce and baked in parchment. L Mon–Sat 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; D Mon–Thu 3:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat SOUTH BOSTON ’til 10:30 p.m., Sun 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. $$ AURA, Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, 617-385-4300. A, SSAGGIO 25–29 Prince St., 617-227-7380. This wine bar The newly expanded and renovated waterfront restaurant fea- and bistro offers nightly specials from its mesquite-wood grill, tures chef Rachel Klein’s global, Asian-influenced menu, as well as well as some of the best traditional Italian cuisine imbued as steakhouse offerings such as the Painted Hills Farm all-natu- with an artful, contemporary taste. Complement your dinner ral sirloin and the Brandt all-natural filet. B, L, D, SB. $$$ with one of 110 wines or a unique international beer or micro- brew. Reservations accepted. L, D, LS daily noon–midnight. $$ LTK BAR AND KITCHEN, 225 Northern Ave., 617-330-7430. LTK (Legal Test Kitchen) is just that—a test kitchen that ven- CAFFE POMPEI, 280 Hanover St., 617-227-1562. Pompei tures into uncharted waters and pushes the boundaries of features a wide assortment of coffees, 160 wines by the innovation in both its bar and restaurant menus. With glass, Italian cordials, pizza, Italian sandwiches, homemade cannoli inspired seasonal cocktails, an award-winning wine list and and ice cream imported from Italy. Open daily 4 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; multicultural, non-coursed dining options, LTK offers a cut-

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q TEL: 617-266-1010 • FAX: 617-266-9747 WWW.BKKBLUEBOSTON.COM q by visitors and residents for decades, this historic cafe is one onion and beyond. B, L, D, C. $$$$ q of Boston’s culinary landmarks. Lobster ravioli with tomatoes 8061 panorama_BW 8/14/07 10:45 AMand lobsterPage cream 1 sauce and seared veal with grilled shrimp in RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1-866-PFCHANG (866-732-4264) Frangelico mushroom sauce are just two of the Italian wonders SOUTH END PFCHANGS.COM awaiting you in this charming bistro setting. Daily noon–1 a.m. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #6 ON CENTER MAP. B&G OYSTERS, 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550. This sophisti- cated South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef LUCC A RESTAURANT & BAR, 226 Hanover St., 617-742- Barbara Lynch (No. 9 Park) and partner Garrett Harker features 9200. This North End eatery is still racking up accolades for bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dish- its regional Italian cuisine, lively bar and elegant atmosphere. es like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D, LS, VP. $$ a taste of taj. D nightly 5 p.m.–12:15 a.m. C, Valet Parking. $$$. SEE r LOCATOR #9 ON CENTER MAP. HAMERSLEY’S BISTRO, 533 Tremont St., 617-423-2700. estaurants This pioneering French-American classic, helmed by the hus- Enjoy renowned dining in a legendary MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA, 207 Endicott St., 617- band and wife team of Gordon and Fiona Hamersley, first put 523-5959. Owner/chef Massimino was formerly head chef of the South End dining scene on the map. Try the duck confit creative southwestern cuisine Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel. or the roast chicken with garlic, lemon and parsley. Long setting at Taj Boston, with a menu of 222 Berkeley Street His eatery’s specialties include veal chop stuffed with arugu- regarded as one of the city’s top tables. D. $$$$ Copley Square, Boston la, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, amongst classic favorites and innovative offerings 617.247.2225 numerous other delights. L, D, LS, C. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–10 ICARUS, 3 Appleton St., 617-426-1790. Chef Chris Douglass’ at The Café and The Bar. With a prime p.m., Fri–Sun ’til 11 p.m. $ Icarus has been a South End staple since 1978. Enjoy New

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r location on Newbury Street overlooking RISTORANTE BELLA VISTA, 288 Hanover St., 617-367- lamb complemented by an extensive wine list, perfect for 4999. Located in the heart of the historic North End, this celebrating or a nice evening out. Mon–Thu 6–9:30 p.m., Fri angus ranch strip steak the Public Garden, the spectacular view casual yet elegant family-style restaurant offers authentic ’til 10 p.m., Sat 5:30–10 p.m., Sun ’til 9 p.m. $$$$ Italian cuisine, from escarole soup to lobster fra diavolo. fire and spice pasta will be the perfect accompaniment. Open daily noon–11:30 p.m. $$ MASA, 439 Tremont St., 617-338-8884. Bringing the Southwest to the South End, chef Philip Aviles serves up spe- RISTORANTE SARACENO, 286 Hanover St., 617-227-5888. cialties such as roasted salmon with chipotle and horserad- mango margaritas Neapolitan cuisine served in an intimate atmosphere complete with ish crust and chili rubbed cowboy cut steaks. Masa also charming, beautifully decorated exposed brick walls. Reservations serves Sunday brunch, a variety of margaritas and other fresh grilled salmon fillet recommended. L noon–3 p.m.; D 3–10:30 p.m. VP, C. $$ cocktails, and a $1 tapas menu. D, BR, C. $$$

STANZA DEI SIGARI, 292 Hanover St., 617-227-0295. This TORO, 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4400. Chef Ken 20% food discount for parties of six to classic cigar parlor in the North End serves fine food, cigars Oringer’s Spanish restaurant aims for a highly social dining twenty guests with this ad and liqueurs. Open daily 5 p.m.–1 a.m. $ experience. The seating is a series of communal tables and the small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes—such as salt cod TERRAMIA RISTORANTE, 98 Salem St., 617-523-3112. fritters, rainbow beet salad and salty fried chili peppers— Just a few reasons to come visit us. 15 arlington street 1 617.536.5700 Since opening in 1993, Terramia has aimed to convince blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. D, C. $$$ www.cottonwoodboston.com 1 877.482.5267 tajhotels.com/boston North End diners that there was always more to Italian food than red sauce. Specializing in creative interpretations of UNION BAR AND GRILLE, 1357 Washington St., 617-423-0555. ___ Italian classics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and This sleek, upscale American bistro in the SoWa District features *two hours free parking back bay garage after 5 p.m.___ 60 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 61 ON THE MENU

everything from gourmet comfort food like the Reuben sandwich and a beef-and-sausage burger to the award-winning $10K APPETIZERS tuna in a roasted tomato vinaigrette. D, C, LS, SB. $$$ Boneless Buffalo Tenders ♦ Scallops & Bacon ♦ Clam Chowder India THEATRE DISTRICT CHIO ERA

ENTREES P AVILA MODERN MEDITERRANEAN, One Charles Street Pavilion ♦ ♦ South, 617-267-4810. Enjoy flavors of Spain, Portugal, NY Sirloin Filet Mignon OB

Superb Indian Cuisine B France, Italy and Greece with a modern flair. The menu Shepherd Pie ♦ Fish & Chips ♦ Celebrating 30 Years includes small plates of cod fritters, fried cheese and chicken ♦ BY livers, appetizers of tuna ceviche, onion soup and watercress Honey Salmon Chicken, Broccoli TO of Excellence salad, as well as the finest quality all natural beef and fresh & Ziti ♦ Lobster Ravioli HO Show this ad the next seafood entrees, with breads, desserts and ice creams made P fresh daily. L, D, C. $$$. SEE LOCATOR #1 ON CENTER MAP. time you dine with us SANDWICHES and receive FINALE, One Columbus Ave., 617-423-3184; 30 Dunster St., Kennedy’s Sirloin Burger ♦ KENNEDY’S MIDTOWN Harvard Sq., Cambridge, 617-441-9797; 1306 Beacon St., Mushroom Swiss Burger ♦ 42 Province St. • 617-426-3333 15% OFF Brookline, 617-232-3233. One of the only dessert restaurants in America, Finale features items like the caramel carnivale and Club Sandwich ♦ Dublin www.kennedysmidtown.com the “molten chocolate cake.” Chef Nicole Coady’s menu is com- Chicken Sandwich ♦ Lobster Roll plemented by a drink menu of ports, champagnes, cordials and arm and enchanting, Kennedy’s is an Irish pub and “Finale Favorites.” A light dinner menu is available. L & D. $$ WEEKEND BRUNCH steak house offering all the comforts of a traditional pub JER-NE RESTAURANT & BAR, The Ritz-Carlton Boston Eggs Benedict ♦ Lobster Benedict ♦ Wwith a touch of class. Old World-style dining rooms accent- Common, 12 Avery St., 617-574-7176. This lively hot spot Eggs Florentine ♦ Omelets ♦ ed with historic photos and soft candlelight provide a classic setting, Open 7 days noon to 11 p.m. takes center stage in the Theatre District and features signa- Lunch Buffet noon to 3 p.m. daily ture seasonal surprises as well as “common dishes” for Irish Breakfast while the mahogany bar offers a relaxed experience. An upbeat piano patrons to share. B, L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$$ bar is featured select nights and during brunch. Just steps from Boston 17 Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 617.547.7463 • www.royalbharatinc.com LEGAL SEA FOODS RESTAURANT, 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Common, theaters and shopping, Kennedy’s is a welcome respite for all. boston_trolley_brochure.ai 02/05/2007 2:09:38 PM Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617- 227-3115; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; other locations. Legal Sea Foods, a Boston tradition for more than 50 years, features more than 40 varieties of fresh fish ON THE MENU and shellfish as well as an award-winning wine list. There’s no doubt why legions of fans have fallen for Legal hook, line and RAW BAR sinker. L & D. $$$ Crab, Avocado and Mango Stack ♦ Seared ♦ P.F. CHANG’S, 8 Park Plaza, 617-573-0821; Prudential Peppered Ahi Tuna Shrimp Cocktail Center, 617-378-9961. Enjoy unforgettable Chinese cuisine, attentive service and delicious desserts all served in a stylish APPETIZERS bistro setting. Featuring an award-winning wine list, P.F. Coconut Crunchy Shrimp ♦ Lobster Chang’s offers an extensive wine-by-the-glass program as ♦ well as original cocktails like the Lucky Cat Martini. L, D & Spring Rolls Jumbo Lump Crab Cake LS. Reservations accepted. Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri &

estaurants Sat ’til midnight. www.pfchangs.com. $$. SEE LOCATOR #11 SEAFOOD r ON CENTER MAP. Steamed Maine Lobster ♦ Dynamite ♦ PIGALLE, 75 Charles St. South, 617-423-4944. This welcom- Mahi Mahi Herb Crusted Salmon ing bistro in Park Square brings exquisite French cuisine to ♦ Spiced Yellowfin Ahi ♦ Pan Seared the Theatre District via the inventive culinary artistry and per- Sea Scallops ♦ Baked Stuffed Shrimp Serving CHART HOUSE sonally charming service of co-owners and husband-and- ♦ Alaskan King Crab Legs ♦ breakfast, wife team Marc Orfaly and Kerri Foley. D, VP. $$$ 60 Long Wharf • 617-227-1576 • chart-house.com br Dungeness Crab Clusters lunch & THEATRE CAFE, Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart St., 617-574- et Chart House—the #1 rated seafood chain and waterfront dinner daily 2752. Located in the heart of the Theatre District, this PRIME RIB & STEAKS restaurant by Zagat—take you to a place where time stands still, restaurant features traditional American fare in a comfortable Prime Rib ♦ Filet Mignon ♦ New atmosphere and is a great location for pre- and post-theater York Strip ♦ Tenderloin Medallions Lthe historic Hancock Counting House. This once dining. Seasonal outdoor dining and discounted parking at housed the offices of John Hancock, an American patriot. Experience their on-site garage is available. B, L, D. $$ DESSERT million-dollar renovations while savoring a seamless blend of high qual- VIA MATTA, 79 Park Plaza, 617-422-0008. Radius owners Hot Chocolate Lava Cake ity seafood and steaks—including whole, steamed lobster, cracked for you Michael Schlow and Christopher Myers helm this Italian-style trattoria, named in 2002 as one of “America’s Best New Raspberry Crème Brulée right at your table, and prime rib rubbed with aromatic herbs and spices Restaurants” by Esquire and “One of America’s Best and slow roasted to succulent perfection. Free valet parking is available. ___ Restaurants” by Gourmet. L, D, VP. $$$$ SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION 62 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM CLUBS & BARS DICK’S LAST RESORT, Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-267-8080. Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m. Watch for the outrageous antics of Dick’s sassy staff as they serve up buckets of sloppy ribs, succulent crab and neighborhoods shrimp, juicy steaks and chicken, two-fisted sandwiches, burgers and salads. If that isn’t entertaining enough, there’s live music every night with no cover. SEE LOCA- Davis Square TOR #3 ON CENTER MAP. MERVS O E L IL Porter Square TOP OF THE HUB, 800 Boylston St., 617-536-1775. Suffolk Listen to the sounds of live jazz seven nights a week CAMBRIDGE Downs while experiencing the breathtaking view atop Boston’s Harvard Inman Union Square Square Square Prudential Center. Featuring a midnight menu Sun–Wed East ’til 1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. Central Square Kendall Boston Square N. End Downtown/ChinatownLogan Airport NIGHTCLUBS Allston Beacon Charles RiverRiver Hill Back THE BEEHIVE, 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069. Nightly Brighton Fenway/ Bay Kenmore 5:30 p.m.–2 a.m.; Sat & Sun Brunch 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Chestnut Coolidge South Hill Corner S. End Castle bar 3–5 p.m. This new South End establishment offers a Boston Island Brookline Mission full and diverse dinner menu, sophisticated cocktail selec- Village Hill tion and nightly live jazz performances, making The Beehive L IN E Jamaica Columbia Point/ the mature hipster’s choice for a fun and funky night out. Pond JFK Library RO O K B Jamaica er Roxbury GAME ON, 82 Lansdowne St., 617-351-7001. Mon–Fri 7 Plain Franklin a.m.–2 a.m., Sat & Sun 8 a.m.–2 a.m. The ultimate for Arnold Park

Arboretum chest any sports club enthusiast: a bar/restaurant/nightclub built Forest Hills KINGS: This sleek Back Bay entertainment empo- inside Fenway Park. The newest jewel in the renovation of West D or rium features bowling, pool, three bars and a full- the Fenway area, this nightspot offers a cool, sleek spot in Roslindale service restaurant. Refer to listing, below. which to sample a full menu and watch the Sox, and other RoxburyGeorge Wright sporting events, on a number of big-screen TVs. Golf Course Stony Brook Mattap an Reservation JILLIAN’S BOSTON, 145 Ipswich St. (behind Fenway PUBS AND BARS Park), 617-437-0300. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun noon– Hyde 2 a.m. Sun–Thu 18+, Fri & Sat 21+ after 8 p.m.. One of s THE BELL IN HAND TAVERN, 45 Union St., 617-227-2098. Boston’s largest entertainment complexes, this fun and Park Daily 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Opened in 1795, the Bell in Hand is diverse club features 50 pool tables, 200 high-tech games, the oldest tavern in the U.S. This casual pub, offering pints, blackjack for fun and six full bars. Lucky Strike Lanes bowl- index food and live music, attracts locals, students and tourists alike. ing is located on the third floor, and there’s late-night danc- Tue—Karaoke night. ing at Tequila Rain (“spring break 52 weeks a year”) on the THE FENWAY 66 first floor. Proper dress required. BLEACHER BAR, 82A Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424. No cover. Sun–Wed from 11 a.m.–1 a.m., Thu–Sat ’til 2 a.m. KINGS, 10 Scotia St., 617-266-BOWL. Mon 5 p.m.–2 a.m., NORTH END 68 Inside Fenway Park, underneath the bleachers, take in center Tue–Sun 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m. Voted Best of Boston 2006, field views of America’s most beloved ballpark. With the feel of Kings features state of the art bowling lanes, pool tables and a neighborhood pub and featuring a deli-style menu and cold video technology for sports viewing. With three bars and a BACK BAY 72 clubs & bar beer, Bleacher Bar is open all year round. full-service restaurant serving top-notch American cuisine, Kings is truly a playground for grown-ups. BRISTOL LOUNGE, Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., BEACON HILL 74 617-351-2037. Jazz entertainers create sounds as lush as their setting on a Boston-made, antique Steinert piano. Live GAY AND LESBIAN music nightly. CAMBRIDGE 76 CLUB CAFE, 209 Columbus Ave., 617-536-0966. Mon–Thu CASK ’N FLAGON, 62 Brookline Ave., 617-536-4840. Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m., Fri & Sat 2 p.m.–2 a.m. No cover. In the 11:30 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun ’til 1 a.m. A hangout for Red Sox fans back of the 209 restaurant, you’ll find the Moonshine and JAMAICA PLAIN 78 since the days of Yastrzemski and Fisk, this classic bar boasts Satellite lounges, voted “Best of Boston” by Boston magazine tons of TVs for watching the Sox—if you get shut out of and The Improper Bostonian for best gay and lesbian Fenway Park across the street—and is loaded with photos nightspot. Wed–Sat at 9 p.m.—Moonshine Video Bar. depicting the histories of Fenway and the Sox. Recently given a BRIGHT LIGHT: Gas lamps major facelift, the Cask now also boasts Oliver’s, a new back MACHINE, 1254 Boylston St., 617-536-1950. Fri & Sat noon– and brick buildings, such as room nightclub with a dance floor and second bar. 2 a.m. Cover varies. Cash only. With two dance floors, four these in Beacon Hill, are two bars, six pool tables, pinball machines, video games and hallmarks of the city’s historic CHEERS, 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605. Daily 11 a.m.– theme nights, this club offers Boston’s gay and lesbian party- neighborhoods. Refer to page 74. 1 a.m. Also: Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The model for the goers a plethora of nightlife options. Thu at 10 p.m.—Karaoke beloved sitcom, this Back Bay pub is one of the top tourist with Adam Morris; Fri—VJ Tom Yaz and DJ Darrin Friedman; PHOTO BY D ELLA H UFF ___attractions in Boston. Live weekend entertainment. Sat—Shelter featuring DJ Punketta Dollie. ___ 64 PANORAMAMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 25–SEPTEMBER 7, 2008 65 WINTER Park

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