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• NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE • 5. Equal Exchange Café / PG. 8 6. Massimino's / PG. 10 Neighborhood 7. Modern Pastry / PG. 8 8. North Square Oyster / PG. 13 MAP 9. Regina Pizzeria / PG. 9 10. Bricco Ristorante / PG. 9 11. Thinking Cup / PG. 8 12. Tip Tap Room / PG. 9 13. Ward 8 / PG. 10 PARKS, ENTERTAINMENT & CUTLURE 14. Harborwalk / PG. 18 15. Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park / PG. 16 16. Constitution Marina / PG. 19 17. The Hub on Causeway / PG. 19 18. Langone Park Area / PG. 16 19. DeFilippo Playground / PG. 18 20. Museum of Science / PG. 19 21. Paul Revere Dog Park / PG. 17 22. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway / PG. 16 23. TD Garden / PG. 18 SHOPS Beauty & Fitness 24. Exhale Spa / PG. 21 25. Title Boxing Club / PG. 21 26. Zone5 Fitness / PG. 21 Retail PG. 23 27. Converse Retail Store / 28. Crush Boutique / PG. 22 29. LIT Boutique / PG. 22 30. Shake the Tree / PG. 22 Essentials 31. Boston Public Market / PG. 25 32. PolkaDog Bakery / PG. 24 33. Savenor’s Butcher & Market / PG. 25 34. Vinodivino / PG. 24 35. Whole Foods Market / PG. 24 MAP KEY PLACES TO DINE TRANSPORTATION & LODGING 36. Zipcar / PG. 27 Dining & Hospitality Sports & Recreation Transportation / 1. Alcove* / PG. 7 2. Bodega Canal / PG. 12 37. Courtyard Marriott / PG. 27 Education Beauty & Wellness Public Walkway 3. City Winery / PG. 12 + Walking, Bicycling, Bus, Rail, Water Fashion & Retail Entertainment Harborwalk 4. Crudo / PG. 13 * FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Welcome to LOVEJOY WHARF This distinctive waterfront location is connected to vibrant green spaces, historical landmarks and some of the best shopping and dining the city has to offer. Discover Lovejoy Wharf, at home in the heart of it all. 5 NEWLY OPENING Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli Places LOCAL RESTAURATEUR AND CREATOR OF ALCOVE TO DINE Alcove is Lovejoy Wharf’s highly-anticipated waterfront restaurant created by Tom Schlesinger-Guidelli. What excites you about the neighborhood? Tom: The neighborhood is truly a Book a table at a well-established favorite, or discover community. There have been many some of the most anticipated new spots to arrive right restaurant openings, with more to in your back yard. come, and the bowling alley, movie theater and grocery store will also really add to the atmosphere. Why Lovejoy Wharf for Alcove? Tom: The transformed wharf offers me the ability to provide the first KEY waterfront dining option in the area, not to mention the views of the Boston Harbor and Bunker Hill Monument and the pure fresh air. ROMANTIC DESSERT What is the best part of being a restaurateur? Tom: Creating deep relationships with the neighborhood and BRUNCH GROUPS community and really learning about people’s lives and becoming friends with them and integrated into their families. DRINKS KID/FAMILY VEGETARIAN/ CELEBRATION HEALTHY BUSINESS QUICK BITE/ MEETING CASUAL ECLECTIC DISTANCE FROM CUISINE LOVEJOY WHARF 7 Pizza TIP Can’t decide between Neapolitan pizza with fresh basil and buffalo Neighborhood mozzarella or thin crust pizza dating back to the Roman Empire? You can have both and more in the nearby North End neighborhood, Boston’s Italian-American enclave and GEMS one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S. COFFEE BREAK BRICCO RISTORANTE REGINA PIZZERIA 241 HANOVER ST, BOSTON 11 1/2 THATCHER ST, BOSTON A North End classic featuring a variety Est. 1926, a North End classic serving EQUAL EXCHANGE of traditional Italian cuisine thin crust, brick-oven pizza 226 CAUSEWAY ST, BOSTON Quaint coffee, pastry and chocolate shop $$$ | 0.5 miles $ | 0.2 miles focused on supporting Fair Trade with a friendly, Vibe: Sophisticated and modern Vibe: Very casual simple vibe Insider Tip: Bricco has two separate Insider Tip: Order out: Regina’s often shops and serves house-made pasta. touts a long line so call ahead and enjoy your pizza at home. Don’t Miss: The Brodetto, a generous $ | 0.1 miles | Insider Tip: Order the Vienna roast. | Don’t Miss: Olive oil portion of seafood medley Don’t Miss: The Classico Pizza from the West Bank, cashews from El Salvador and mango from West Africa THINKING CUP MODERN PASTRY Dinner with 236 HANOVER ST, BOSTON 257 HANOVER ST, BOSTON Bustling stop for Stumptown coffee Simple storefront shop known for its with a side of upscale charm heavenly baked goods TIP TAP ROOM 138 CAMBRIDGE ST, BOSTON $ | 0.4 miles $ | 0.5 miles Upscale pub loved by locals – always stocked Vibe: European charm and great people Vibe: Friendly, neighborhood spot with with a wide variety of craft brews. Laid back spot watching plenty of warmth to meet with friends Insider Tip: Adults should try the 64% Fun Fact: There’s an ongoing debate Tainori Valrhona Drinking Chocolate. over who makes the best cannoli: Mike’s Pastry or Modern Pastry. $$ | 0.5 miles | Insider Tip: Known for its array of wild game on the menu, try Don’t Miss: Hazelnut latte with freshly any of the inventive “tips.” | Don’t Miss: The 100-strong beer list roasted hazelnut paste or gluten-free Don’t Miss: Traditional cannoli, almond snickerdoodle cookies biscotti and beautiful marzipan 9 MEET MIKE WYATT DINNER FOR TWO Mike Wyatt | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT BODEGA CANAL, WARD 8 AND NORTH SQUARE OYSTER How it all started (Ward 8) MASSIMINO'S 207 ENDICOTT ST, BOSTON Mike: Four years ago, there really wasn’t a whole lot in the Cozy old school, family-style Italian cuisine that neighborhood that offered good has been a neighborhood staple since 1989 cocktails. We wanted to do something a little more elevated, and something that would fill a void in this area, practically with $$ | 0.1 miles | Don’t Miss: Veal Braciolettine Pizzaiola these buildings going up, more residents, lots of office space. The influences (North Square Oyster) Massimino's INSIDER TIP There are actually two menus, Mike: This is American seafood, which the area doesn’t have too one you are given when you get in, and a second unwritten menu for much of. We do a lot of New England classics with a spin on them. regulars. Ask for the secret menu. We try to do a dozen different kinds of oysters, not just from the East Coast, and a little bit more down South as well. We’re able to cover a lot of variety on the menu that appeals to young professionals and For a fun neighbors in the area. Introducing something new (Bodega Canal) Mike: There’s no Mexican food around here and, again, we wanted to bring something new to the neighborhood and we wanted something fun. If you think of fun, casual, good for groups, good for a night out or also just for hanging after work, Mexican food is the WARD 8 perfect concept. 90 N WASHINGTON ST, BOSTON Local date spot and charming hangout for craft-cocktail lovers, industrial with hints of modernity $$ | 0.1 miles | Insider Tip: Try the late-night menu, then come back in a few hours for brunch. | Don’t Miss: French toast bread pudding and Classic Ward 8 cocktail 11 WINE AND DINE SEAFOOD SPECIAL CITY WINERY NORTH SQUARE OYSTER 80 BEVERLY AT ONE CANAL, BOSTON 5 N SQUARE, BOSTON A wine bar, ‘urban’ winery and music venue all in Modern American seafood restaurant one. Live rock and roll, French, Middle Eastern overlooking the oldest public square in America. and Spanish-inspired food and produces 20 French bistro décor and cozy downstairs wines in-house $$ | 0.2 miles | Insider Tip: Order the “wine-infused” pizzas. | $$$ | 0.5 miles | Fun Fact: Torn between hot or cold Lobster Rolls? North Don’t Miss: The “Somm Select” list with more than 80 wines Square Oyster offers both. | Don’t Miss: Lobster & Oxtail Bolognese Chef's TIP Scallops are broadly classified into two groups: bay scallops and TIP Store bottles laying on their side instead of upright. A dry cork Wine sea scallops. The larger sea scallops have a side muscle along the edge. Make could expose the wine to air and dust and will quickly cause it to spoil. sure to remove this “tag” before cooking to keep every bite tender. BODEGA CANAL The art of 57 CANAL ST, BOSTON Newly opened Mexican-inspired restaurant boasting CRUDO a lively atmosphere and fun cocktails 78 SALEM ST, BOSTON $$ | 0.3 miles Modern and sleek pan-Asian Japanese restaurant and popular sushi spot Vibe: Rustic, fun and casual Insider Tip: Need something refreshing? Ask for frozen margaritas and Frosé. Don’t Miss: Jalapeño Cucumber Margarita $$ | 0.4 miles | Insider Tip: If downstairs is crowded, head upstairs to the second bar. | Don’t Miss: M-80 Sushi 13 Parks, ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 15 Landmarks PAUL REVERE DOG PARK AND PUBLIC SPACES Neighborhood Resident Sarah Farrell HAS LIVED AND WORKED IN THE AREA FOR SEVERAL YEARS WITH HER PUPPY SHAMUS, A PLAYFUL ENGLISH BULLDOG ROSE FITZGERALD CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS KENNEDY GREENWAY WATERFRONT PARK ATLANTIC AVE & HIGH ST, BOSTON 110 ATLANTIC AVE, BOSTON 4.5-acre neighborhood park boasting summer movie nights, art shows and a serene spot for a picnic lunch 0.6 miles Insider Tip: Don’t miss the park in the winter months. The signature holiday trellis lighting transforms the park into The perfect place for residents to play with pets, picnic and a winter wonderland with 50,000 lights enjoy an unparalleled view of the Bunker Hill Monument and Popular public space in Boston filled and decorated trees. Charles River. with a linear series of parks and gardens connecting some of the city’s most Describe a moment of joy. vibrant neighborhoods and home to LANGONE PARK AREA more than 400 public programs, public Sarah: I used to work in the suburbs and you are kind of just stuck in COMMERCIAL ST, BOSTON art, water features, and breathtaking one spot.