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January 1–28, 2018 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 67 • Nos. 17 & 18 contents Feature PANO’s Guide to 8 Indulgent Boston Say goodbye to your New Year’s resolutions and hello to bliss Departments 5 A Peek at the Past 8 The Boston Celtics 6 Hubbub The Wizard of Oz at the Boston Opera House, Canada Goose in the Back Bay, Georgia O’Keeffe in Salem, the Super 42 Hunger Brunch benefit and honoring MLK in the Hub 10 Boston’s Official Guide 10 Multilingual 15 Current Events 21 On Exhibit 25 Shopping 29 Cambridge 32 Maps 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 46 Beyond Boston 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining 62 Boston Accent Joanne Chang of Flour Bakery & Cafe ON THE COVER: Indulge in a colorful cocktail, one of many ways to warm up this winter in Boston (refer to story, page 8). 62 PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): COURTESY OF BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS; BOSTON COMMON FROG POND COURTESY OF MASS. OFFICE OF TRAVEL & TOURISM; COURTESY OF JOANNE CHANG BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON bostonguide.com January 1–28, 2018 Volume 67 • Numbers 17 & 18 Tim Montgomery • Publisher Scott Roberto • Art Director/Acting Editor Laura Jarvis • Associate Art Director Annie Farrell • Senior Account Executive Abe Dewing • Senior Account Executive Olivia J. Kiers • Assistant Editor Tim Montgomery • President & CEO Tyler J. Montgomery • Vice President, Operations Rita A. Fucillo • Vice President, Publishing Jacolyn Ann Firestone • Vice President, Advertising Melissa J. O’Reilly • Business Manager Lenard B. Zide, Butters Brazilian LLP • Corporate Counsel PANORAMA is published bi-weekly by New Venture Media Group LLC. Editorial and advertising offices at 560 Harrison Ave., Suite 412, Boston, MA 02118. Telephone (617) 423-3400. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. No part of this publica- tion may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without written permission of the publisher. PANORAMA is a member of the Massachusetts Lodging Association, The Back Bay Association, The Greater Boston NEW ENGLAND’S Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Boston Concierge Association, the Harvard Square Business Association, the Newbury Street BEST VIEW League, the South End Business Alliance, the Downtown Crossing Association, the Kendall Square Association and the BOSTON’S MOST ROMANTIC Central Square Business Association. FINE DINING EXPERIENCE a magazine affiliate BRUNCH LUNCH COCKTAILS DINNER FOLLOW US! Facebook.com/PanoramaBoston ND FLOOR OF PRUDENTIAL TOWER Twitter.com/PanoramaBoston Instagram.com/PanoramaBoston TOPOFTHEHUB.NET CALL: Pinterest.com/PanoramaBoston 4 PANORAMA A PEEK AT THE PAST Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History BOSTON CELTICS ver the course of its seven-plus decade his- solidified. That year, Auerbach drafted University Otory, the Boston Celtics (refer to listing, page of San Francisco center Bill Russell, who led the 18) have become synonymous with success in the team to its first title in 1957. Russell retired in 1969 National Basketball Association (NBA). Estab- with a total of 11 championships in 13 seasons, lished in 1946 as a founding member of what including a record eight NBA championships in would eventually become the NBA and named in a row. honor of the city’s sizeable Irish-American popula- Success, if not dominance, continued in the tion, the team wasn’t an immediate winner. 1970s with two more titles, yet it wasn’t until the Founded by owner Walter A. Brown as a arrival of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert charter member of the fledgling Basketball As- Parish in the 1980s—which led to three NBA titles sociation of America (BAA), the Celtics eventually for the “Big Three,” leaders of the 1986 champion- became part of the NBA as a result of a merger ship squad that is considered one of the greatest between the BAA and the rival National Basket- teams in NBA history—that the Celtics once again ball League in 1949. In those days, the team’s pri- became one of the hottest teams in basketball. mary claims-to-fame were that, in 1950, it was the Once the “Big Three” era was over, however, an first to draft an African American player (Chuck extensive drought overtook the franchise, which Cooper, pictured above middle) and had two- didn’t win another championship until former play- sport-athlete-turned-actor Chuck Connors (“The er and current President of Basketball Operations Rifleman,” anyone?) on the roster in 1946–1947. Danny Ainge united the new “Big Three” of Paul The team’s fortunes didn’t really turn around Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen that secured until Brown hired Arnold Jacob “Red” Auerbach the 2008 title, the team’s record 17th. Today, a as the Celtics’ coach in 1950. The team improved, stellar start to the 2017–2018 season, including a with star point guard Bob Cousy leading the way, 16-game winning streak, has once again put the yet it took until 1956 for the Celtics’ legend to be Celtics in the NBA spotlight. —Scott Roberto PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY, LESLIE JONES COLLECTION BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD When L. Frank Baum’s beloved children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900, it didn’t take long for the first musical adaptation— which hit the stage in 1902—to appear in theaters. The story reached an entirely new audience, however, when the classic MGM film starring a young Judy Garland was released in 1939, sending its fame into the stratosphere. That version of The Wizard of Oz (refer to listing, page 20) forms the basis of the new musical that comes to the Boston Opera House January 12–14. Join Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion as they skip down the Yellow Brick Road towards the Emerald City, singing such classic songs as “Over the Rainbow” along the way. WHAT BOSTON’S BUZZING ABOUT 1.1.18 FROM CANADA WITH DOWN Just in time for winter, Boston’s very own Canada Goose store (617-982-0320, canadagoose.com) debuted this past fall at the Prudential Center (refer to listing, page 28), one of only seven such flagship locations in the world. The iconic winter clothing brand from the Great White North, a staple for those braving frigid weather for six decades, boasts a 4,955-square-foot showroom showcasing the latest in outerwear and accessories for men, women and children, all surrounded by Canadian-made fixtures and art. There are even soapstone-carved polar bears highlighting the clothier’s involvement with polar bear conservation. 6 PANORAMA HUBBUB TOP PHOTO: © DENISE S. TRUPE STYLE AND SUBSTANCE One of the most prominent American artists of the 20th century, Georgia O’Keeffe had a painting style that was instantly recognizable as her own. This attention to detail in her art also translated to her everyday life, which forms the premise of the new exhibit Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style at Salem’s Peabody Essex Museum (refer to listing, page 47). Consisting of dozens of canvases and photographs alongside items from her wardrobe, the display spans nearly her entire life and career, presenting a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind picture of a woman who meticulously crafted a stylish, iconoclastic public image for herself that evolved over time as she moved from the New York art world to the more colorful Southwest that inspired some of her best-known works. BRUNCHING FOR GOOD What if you could help out those in need simply by enjoying a lovely brunch at one of Boston’s best eateries? Well, the weekend of January 27 & 28, you can do just that thanks to the Greater Boston Food Bank’s 36th annual Super Hunger Brunch (refer to listing, page 18). Restaurants throughout the region—from Newburyport’s Michael’s Harborside and Somerville’s River Bar to such Beantown and Cambridge hot spots as Cultivar (pictured), Townsman and Joanne Chang’s Flour bakeries—are taking part in this worthy event that provides three meals to the hungry for every dollar spent. Simply choose from the available special menu or dishes to participate, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Food Bank. Make your reservations now, or even pay it forward by purchasing gift certificates for your friends and loved ones. HONORING MLK One of the nation’s longest-running celebrations of the life of the late civil rights leader, the 48th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast (refer to listing, page 18, pictured) once again takes place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on January 15. The public is invited to hear inspirational speeches by the region’s civic and religious leaders along with guest speakers while enjoying great food and live music. Also taking place on MLK Day, at 7 p.m., is Take My Hand: 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert, a special musical performance by Boston Children’s Chorus (bostonchildrenschorus.org) at Symphony Hall (refer to listing, page 18) that honors the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most important figures. —Scott Roberto TOP: BRUCE WEBER, GEORGIA O’KEEFFE, ABIQUIU, N.M., 1984 BOSTONGUIDE.COM 7 PANORAMA’s GUIDE TO INDULGENT BOSTON Say goodbye to your New Year’s resolutions and hello to bliss at some of the Hub’s best addresses for excess BY SCOTT ROBERTO Kings Sitting around and watching sports probably wasn’t at the top of your resolutions list, but if you’re going to do it, do it in style.