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November 24–December 7, 2014 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON Volume 64 • No. 14 contents Features PANO’sHoliday 8 GiftGuide Where to find Boston’s most unique gifts this holiday season Departments 6 HUBBUB 8 Blink! lights up Faneuil Hall Marketplace, CraftBoston Holiday brings one-stop shopping to the Back Bay and Mast’ delights downtown with authentic Neapolitan pizza 37 12 Boston’sOfficialGuide 12 Current Events 18 On Exhibit 21 Shopping 27 Cambridge 30 Maps 36 Neighborhoods 43 Sightseeing 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining 37 High5 37 Back Bay architectural treasures 39 North End historic sites 62 BostonAccent Blair Underwood of The Trip to Bountiful ON THE COVER: The Trip to Bountiful plays the Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre November 20–December 7. 39 PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY; BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY; PAUL REVERE HOUSE BOSTONGUIDE.COM 3 THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO BOSTON bostonguide.com November 24–December 7, 2014 Volume 64 • Number 14 Tim Montgomery • Publisher Laura Grant • Associate Publisher Scott Roberto • Art Director/Acting Editor John Herron Gendreau • Associate Art Director Celina Colby • Editorial Assistant Lizz Scannell • Photography Intern service with sarcasm! 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Facebook.com/PanoramaMagazineBoston Twitter.com/PanoramaBoston Instagram.com/PanoramaBoston www.DicksLastResort.com PanoramaBoston.Tumblr.com 4 PANORAMA DECEMBER 5-7, 2014 Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-5 OPENING NIGHT FUNDRAISER • DECEMBER 4 Hynes Convention Center 900 Boylston St • Boston, MA Present this ad for $3 off one general admission. afts ts and Cr y of Ar esented by The Societ Pr Dahlia Popovits t, Craft and Design t, Craft y Ar ar www.craftboston.org artists selling unique 175work in jewelry, home décor, A Show of Contempor furniture & clothing SOUND AND VISION Kick off the yuletide season by heading over to Faneuil Hall Marketplace (refer to listing, page 26) for the annual Blink! music and light spectacular. Following a sensational tree lighting ceremony on November 22, Blink! enters its third year as Boston’s newest holiday tradition, continuing nightly with a synchronized light show that features more than 350,000 LED bulbs dancing to the music of the Hub’s beloved Holiday Pops. Catch the luminous, seven- minute extravaganza every half hour, seven days a week, from 4–10 p.m. In a giving mood? The Globe Santa and the New England Patriots Toy Drive are there to raise money and accept gifts for the less fortunate. ARTFUL SHOPPING Looking to jump-start your holiday shopping? Make a dent in your list at the seventh annual CraftBoston Holiday event at the Back Bay’s Hynes Convention Center December 5–7. Presented by the Society of Arts and Crafts, the country’s oldest non-profit craft organization, CraftBoston boasts ceramics, furniture, glass, jewelry, clothing and more by 175 of the world’s best artisans. Other highlights of the weekend include special lectures offering insight into the contemporary craft community. For those in a festive mood, the opening Holidays and Highballs cocktail party on December 4 from 6–9 p.m., which benefits the SAC, lets celebrants walk away with a one-of- a-kind, handmade tumbler once the evening is over. For more information and ticket prices, call 617-266-1810 or visit craftboston.org. A PIZZA THE ACTION Authentic Italian dining outside of the North End isn’t easy to come by in WHAT BOSTON’S BUZZING ABOUT Boston, with a few notable exceptions. Hoping to add to that list is Mast’ Restaurant and Drinkery (45 Province St., 617-936-3800, mastboston. 11.24.14 com). The name (a derivation of the Neapolitan term for “master of one’s craft”) and menu take their inspiration from southern Italy, so much so that the owners had a wood-fired pizza oven imported from Naples, Italy. Mast’ even boasts a chef hailing from that very same city. Local sensibilities are taken into consideration with the inclusion of a selection of raw oysters from the region. The main attraction, however, is the 900-degree oven, which turns out delectable pies in about two minutes. Lunch and dinner, along with late-night dining, are featured, along with a bar serving local and international craft beer, fine wines and creative cocktails. —Scott Roberto HUBBUB 6 PANORAMA MIDDLE PHOTO: FORD/FORLANO COURTESY OF SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS LOOMING LARGE, AND THAT MEANS A LOT MORE THAN increased Santa Claus sightings and an overload of twinkly lights. It’s time to get your gift list in order, and we’re here to help. Our advice? Bring home a piece of Boston with one of these unique items. Sunburst Earrings Set of 4 Boston Coasters Brighten up someone’s holiday with these dazzling This exclusive Beantown-themed gift item designed 14-karat accessories. $504. by Annie Modica comes in a wood case. $48. John Lewis. Inc., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665, Lux Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747, johnlewisinc.com lbgreen.com The Boston Sunday Herald—Colored Supplement Poster A vintage, winter-themed poster like this circa Diamond Open Space Ring 1900 gem makes an ideal Indulge in this sparkling, stylish design featuring a holiday gift. $1,200. 14-karat white gold band. $995. International Poster Sidney Thomas Jewelers: The Shops at the Prudential Gallery, 205 Newbury St., Center, 617-262-0925; The Mall at Chestnut Hill, 617-375-0076, 617-965-5300; sidneythomas.com internationalposter.com Craneberry This South Boston distillery offers a liqueur made from Mirelle by Klub Nico white rum and Cape Cod Made in Brazil, this chic laser-cut open-toed bootie cranberries. $30. features a leather upper, lining and sole. $236. Available at area liquor stores Luigi & Lola, 404 Hanover St., 617-227-0501, and at 383 Dorchester Ave., luigiandlola.com 617-269-0497, grandten.com 8 PANORAMA HOLIDAY Bruins Growler Tee Hockey fans can show off their Boston GIFT GUIDE pride with this exclusive design. $25. Boston Proshop, TD Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Combat Boot Garden, 100 Legends Gift these assertive sneakers inspired by vintage mili- Way, 617-624-1500, tary gear. $85 canvas; $100 leather and camo version. bostonproshop.com Converse, 348 Newbury St., 617-424-5400, converse.com Tulip Glass Treat the beer drinker in your life with a signature The Drift Wood goblet from this craft A bamboo bicycle hand-crafted in Boston, it is brewery in the hot Fort stronger and lighter than most metal bikes, and Point neighborhood. $10. offers a smoother ride. Starting at $2,800. Trillium Brewing Company, Erba Cycles, 1 Design Center Place, Suite 313, 369 Congress St., 617-453- 617-466-9893, erbacycles.com 8745, trilliumbrewing.com Lucchese Cowboy Boots Hand-Painted Mosey to Beacon Hill Ceramics for these beautiful Pick up these hand- handmade Lucchese painted ceramic cowboy boots from plates decorated with Texas in calfskin or whimsical art created crocodile. Calfskin by locally based artist (pictured left): $749; Hannah Niswonger. crocodile (right): $52–95, three sizes $699. available. Helen’s Leather, Society of Arts and 110 Charles St., Crafts, 175 Newbury 617-742-2077, St., 617-266-1810, helensleather.com societyofcrafts.org Boston Ballpark Photos Photographer Leslie Extra Virgin Olive Oil Feagley showcases Taste more than 60 varieties America’s oldest ballpark of olive oil, as well as the finest in timeless black and aged balsamic vinegar, before white, simply framed. you buy at this family-owned Image pictured is Newbury Street shop. Prices entitled Flag. $95. vary; most items under $20. Made in Fort Point, Boston Olive Oil Company, 262 315 A St., 617-423-1100, Newbury St., 857-277-0007, fortpointarts.org bostonoliveoilcompany.com BOSTONGUIDE.COM 9 Boston Harbor Harvard University Boston Common Fenway Park 波士顿欢迎您 作为美国最古老的城市之一，波 波士顿最古老的街区北端以意大 士顿被许多人认为是解放和自由的发 利美食著名，无论是比萨饼、意大利 源地。踏着自由经去追寻美国历史人 面还是糕点。品尝美食之余，可别错 物的同时，参观者还能享受超级豪华 过参观临近的老北教堂。不远处，您