May 12–25, 2014 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE to BOSTON PANORAMAEV ENTS | SIGHTS | SHOPPING | MAPS | DINING | NIGHTLIFE | CULTURE BODY WORLDS VITAL Celebrate the Wonders of the Human Form at Faneuil Hall Marketplace page 6 波 士 顿 欢 迎 您 bostonguide.com See p. 10 OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II rolex oyster perpetual and yacht-master are trademarks. May 12–25, 2014 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 63 • No. 26 contents Features A Peek at the Past 8 Arnold Arboretum 6 PANO’s Guide 12 to Al Fresco Dining Ten great places to enjoy eating outdoors Departments 5 Calendar 6 HUBBUB New dining in the Back Bay, 12 Body Worlds Vital at Quincy Market, West Elm goes local and Legoland at Assembly Row 14 Boston’s Official Guide 14 Current Events 19 On Exhibit 22 Shopping 28 Cambridge 31 Maps 37 Neighborhoods 45 Sightseeing 51 Freedom Trail 53 Dining 62 41 High 5 Italian Pastries 62 Boston Accent Local TV host Jenny Johnson ON THE COVER: Body Worlds Vital (refer to listing, page 19). TOP PHOTO COURTESY OF WEST ELM; MIDDLE PHOTO: THE HUNGRY I BY TIMOTHY RENZI BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 Th A E OFFIcI l guIDE TO BOsTOn bostonguide.com M ay 12–25, 2014 Volume 63 • Number 26 Tim Montgomery • President/Publisher Erica Jackson Curran • Editor Scott Roberto • Art Director John Herron Gendreau • Associate Art Director Samantha DiMauro • Editorial Assistant Samantha Murray • Photography Intern Katelyn Brunner, Petra Raposo • Editorial Interns Rita A. Fucillo • Vice President, Publishing Jacolyn Ann Firestone • Vice President, Advertising Tiffany Carnuccio • Account Executive Tyler J. Montgomery • Vice President, Operations Melissa J. O’Reilly • Business Manager Niki Lamparelli • Operations Assistant 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 Convention and Visitors Bureau, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Boston Concierge Association, the Harvard Square Business Association, the Newbury Street League, the South End Business Alliance, the Downtown Crossing Association, the Kendall Square Association and the Central Square Business Association. a magazine affiliate FOLLOW US! Facebook.com/PanoramaMagazineBoston Twitter.com/PanoramaBoston Instagram.com/PanoramaBoston PanoramaBoston.Tumblr.com 4 PANORAMA A TWO-WEEK PRIMER ON May 15 BOSTON’S BEST EVENTS The Beacon Hill Garden Club hosts its 85th 5.12.14–5.25.14 annual, self-guided Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., rain or shine. Grab a map and get a unique behind- the-scenes glimpse of a dozen exquisite oases tucked away in this Brahmin enclave. Visit beaconhillgardenclub.org for ticket information. Through May 18 Boston Ballet presents the repertory program Pricked, which features two company and U.S. premieres—Petr Zuska’s moving and passionate D.M.J 1953–1977 and Alexander Ekman’s compelling Cacti, featuring three violinists and a cellist right on stage—as well as the return of Harald Lander’s Études (pictured). Refer to listing, page 15. May 16–18 It’s a rematch of the 2013 American League Championship Series as the Detroit Tigers visit friendly Fenway Park to take on defending World Series champs the Boston Red Sox. The Olde Towne Team may be off to a slow start, but look for World Series MVP David Ortiz (pictured) and the rest of the boys to pick up the pace in May. Refer to listing, page 18. May 23 & 24 The Boston Pops welcomes Boston native Leonard Nimoy to Symphony Hall as he hosts (what else?) an outer space-themed program that features the theme from “Star Trek,” Also Sprach Zarathustra and Blue Danube Waltz from 2001: A Space Odyssey, and John Williams’ music from Star Wars, E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Refer to listing, page 14. May 25 The final day of the three-dayBoston Calling Music Festival features such acclaimed alternative rock acts as Modest Mouse, Tegan and Sara (pictured), Bastille, Built to Spill, Kurt Vile and Phosphorescent, all on two stages at City Hall Plaza. Also enjoy plenty of food from many popular local vendors, as well as Sam Adams beer. Refer to listing, page 14. SECOND FROM TOP: GENE SCHIAVONE; CALENDAR THIRD FROM TOP: MICHAEL IVINS/BOSTON RED SOX; BOTTOM: LINDSEY BYRNES BOSTONGUIDE.COM 5 POLICE STATE Most visitors to Boston hope to avoid a visit to the police station, but there is one shining exception: Precinct Kitchen + Bar (350 Stuart St., 617-532-3827) at the Loews Boston Hotel. Located in the old Boston Police Headquarters in the Back Bay, the recently opened eatery features a modern take on New England cuisine. From Wellfleet clam chowder to Harpoon beer-battered fish ’n’ chips, the menu highlights the catch from local waters along with a selection of classic red meat and vegetarian dishes. The cocktail program includes small-batch brews and creative elixirs, so grab a seat on the patio and sip on the summery Remember the Maine, made with rye, cherry, blueberry and absinthe. Find out more at precinctkitchenandbar.com. —Erica Jackson Curran UNDER THE SKIN Considering the amount of time we spend with our bodies, it’s insane how little we actually know about them. Remedy that by visiting the Body Worlds Vital exhibit, now on view upstairs at Quincy Market within Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Created by physician and anatomist Gunther von Hagens, the exhibit features real (donated) human bodies preserved through a process called Plastination (invented by von Hagens). While seeing real human bodies in various states of activity can be intriguing and even shocking, the idea is to give insight into the structure and function of both healthy and unhealthy bodies. Learn more by visiting bodyworldsboston.com or calling 866-276-9458. —EJC WHAT BOSTON’S L OCAL MOTIVES BUZZING ABOUT You’ll findWest Elm stores in cities across the U.S., but the Fenway location has something you won’t find anywhere 5.12.14 else: A curated selection of goods from Boston-area artisans. With a focus on handmade gifts and home goods, West Elm Local aims to spruce up your décor while supporting the local art scene. Items include Boston-themed artwork, Swan Boat postcards, hand-painted textiles and kitchenware made from recycled concrete—all made right here in the Hub. Visit the store at 160 Brookline Ave. or call 617-450-9500 for more details. —Petra Raposo 6 PANORAMA HUBBUB EVERYTHING IS AWESOME If you grew up using Legos to build castles you’d never live in and spaceships you’d never fly—or if you’re still singing “Everything is Awesome” months after leaving the theater—you’ll be excited to know that Boston’s division of Legoland is hosting its grand opening on May 23. Located in Assembly Row, the brand-new neighborhood complex in Somerville, Legoland features two Lego rides, a 4D movie experience and Miniland, a showcase of Lego miniature replicas of Boston’s most famous buildings, including the mini-Boston Public Library that was on display in the Johnson Building of the BPL last month. You can even learn tips for making works of art from master builders. No matter your age, you’ll find plenty of adventure within the plastic brick walls of Legoland. Head to legolanddiscoverycenter.com/boston for more information, including special discounts on annual passes before the grand opening. —PR may 7–june 14 Tickets on Sale Now! 617-266-1200 bostonpops.org opening night and season sponsor BOSTONGUIDE.COM 7 A T PEEK A THE PAST Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History ARNOLD ARBORETUM n the late 19th century, over- Icrowding and pollution in urban areas across the U.S. became a major problem for city dwellers. To combat the issue, green spaces were built so residents could es- cape the hustle and reconnect with nature. In New York, this meant the creation of Central Park. In Boston, a seven-mile-long stretch of greenery connected by parkways was constructed, which came to be known as the Emerald Necklace. The first, and arguably most impor- tant, jewel in the necklace was the Arnold Arboretum. Founded in 1872, the Arnold Arboretum was the first public arboretum in North America, and is the second-biggest part of the Emerald Necklace Scientist Charles Sprague Sargent, who was ap- after Franklin Park. The arboretum was named after pointed the first director of the arboretum, curated James Arnold, who donated a portion of his estate and noted the different species of trees, vines and to the promotion of horticultural improvements. This shrubbery in the area, while Frederick Law Olmsted donation, combined with Benjamin Bussey’s estate, designed and implemented the road system and created the plant sanctuary that resides in Jamaica plant scheme to blend with the rest of the parks in Plain and Roslindale today. the Emerald Necklace. Today, the plants within the 8 PANORAMA ABOVE: COURTESY OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY arboretum are monitored and documented for to the Forest Hills stop. The pathway leads visitors to research purposes. The landscape is maintained by the South Street Gate of the Arnold Arboretum. Harvard University under a 1,000-year lease signed in The mission of the Arnold Arboretum is to “in- 1882 between the university and the City of Boston, crease knowledge of woody plants through research which maintains the infrastructure. and to disseminate this knowledge through educa- In 1911, the first issue of the park’s quarterly tion.” In keeping true to this mission, the arboretum magazine Arnoldia—then titled Bulletin of Popular In- hosts educational youth programs, lectures geared formation—was published.