Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
This small taqueria makes some of the best Mexican street food in Boston. Fresh ingredients and Mexican chef ensure the highest quality. with their burritos and fish tacos particularly good.
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El Pelón Taqueria
92 Peterborough StThis small taqueria makes some of the best Mexican street food in Boston. Fresh ingredients and Mexican chef ensure the highest quality. with their burritos and fish tacos particularly good.
An outstanding German bar and restaurant offering authentic (and inventive) sausages. Spectacular foreign beer selection, too, if a bit pricy.
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Bronwyn
255 Washington StAn outstanding German bar and restaurant offering authentic (and inventive) sausages. Spectacular foreign beer selection, too, if a bit pricy.
This hole-in-the-wall Italian lunch counter offers pizza, calzones, and other baked goods at low, low prices. Pair your meal with wine in a dixie cup, but go early -- it's only open from 11:00-2:00.
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Galleria Umberto
289 Hanover StThis hole-in-the-wall Italian lunch counter offers pizza, calzones, and other baked goods at low, low prices. Pair your meal with wine in a dixie cup, but go early -- it's only open from 11:00-2:00.
It's not much for ambience, but Pho Pasteur offers some of the best Vietnamese food in the city. As a bonus, service is quick and prices are low.
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Phở Pasteur
682 Washington StIt's not much for ambience, but Pho Pasteur offers some of the best Vietnamese food in the city. As a bonus, service is quick and prices are low.
This tapas house is almost always packed, especially in the summer. Get there early and stay for the cocktails. Their elote, beef heart, and grilled brussels sprouts are especially good.
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Toro Boston
1704 Washington StThis tapas house is almost always packed, especially in the summer. Get there early and stay for the cocktails. Their elote, beef heart, and grilled brussels sprouts are especially good.
This award-winning, out-of-the-way burger joint is famous for its huge, juicy, never-squeezed patties. Quality trumps quantity here, and for as delicious as they are burgers are all under $10.
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R.F. O'Sullivan & Son
282 Beacon StThis award-winning, out-of-the-way burger joint is famous for its huge, juicy, never-squeezed patties. Quality trumps quantity here, and for as delicious as they are burgers are all under $10.
Quite simply the best Indian food in Boston. This is a northern Indian kitchen with spectacular naan offerings. The Royal Naan -- made with honey, coconuts, and golden raisins -- is exquisite.
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India Quality
484 Commonwealth AvenueQuite simply the best Indian food in Boston. This is a northern Indian kitchen with spectacular naan offerings. The Royal Naan -- made with honey, coconuts, and golden raisins -- is exquisite.
Ever wanted to try haggis? This Scottish bar and restaurant has a shockingly good kitchen and features a wide selection of Scottish beers. It also features one of the coziest bar ambiences in Boston.
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The Haven
284 Perkins StEver wanted to try haggis? This Scottish bar and restaurant has a shockingly good kitchen and features a wide selection of Scottish beers. It also features one of the coziest bar ambiences in Boston.
For cannoli the guidebooks will direct you to Mike's Pastry, but Maria's is much smaller, just as good, and without the massive lines.
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Maria's Pastry Shop
46 Cross StFor cannoli the guidebooks will direct you to Mike's Pastry, but Maria's is much smaller, just as good, and without the massive lines.
Local coffee shop and creperie right around the corner from the apartment. Start your day right with the nicest staff in the Fenway.
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Phinista Cafe
96 Peterborough StLocal coffee shop and creperie right around the corner from the apartment. Start your day right with the nicest staff in the Fenway.
This Mediterranean/Middle Eastern coffee house is chock-full of character. Take a break from bustling Harvard Square with their Moroccan mint tea.
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Algiers Coffee House
40 Brattle StreetThis Mediterranean/Middle Eastern coffee house is chock-full of character. Take a break from bustling Harvard Square with their Moroccan mint tea.
Did you drink too much and need late-night greasy food? Two blocks from the apartment lies Tasty Burger, which serves hot dogs and cheeseburgers until 2:00 (and also beer if you haven't had enough).
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Tasty Burger
86 Boylston StDid you drink too much and need late-night greasy food? Two blocks from the apartment lies Tasty Burger, which serves hot dogs and cheeseburgers until 2:00 (and also beer if you haven't had enough).
Across from the Boston Common, the Thinking Cup is a great place to take a break from the summer heat or winter cold. This dark, intimate coffee house is a great place to recharge your batteries.
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Thinking Cup
165 Tremont StAcross from the Boston Common, the Thinking Cup is a great place to take a break from the summer heat or winter cold. This dark, intimate coffee house is a great place to recharge your batteries.
Boston's premier brunch destination, this modern Jewish deli offers breakfast all day. On Saturdays and Sundays, get there early -- lines can be 2+ hours long.
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Zaftigs Delicatessen
335 Harvard StBoston's premier brunch destination, this modern Jewish deli offers breakfast all day. On Saturdays and Sundays, get there early -- lines can be 2+ hours long.
This local chain (originally from Maine) offers inventive and delicious pizza choices. While the mashed potatoes/bacon/scallions pie is good, the butternut squash/ricotta/cranberry is even better.
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OTTO
289 Harvard StThis local chain (originally from Maine) offers inventive and delicious pizza choices. While the mashed potatoes/bacon/scallions pie is good, the butternut squash/ricotta/cranberry is even better.
Probably Boston's best Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine. It's not a cheap night out, but if you're looking for something exotic this is a good bet.
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Asmara
739 Massachusetts AveProbably Boston's best Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine. It's not a cheap night out, but if you're looking for something exotic this is a good bet.
The ultimate mom-and-pop Italian restaurant. With a seating capacity of 20, order off the chalkboard and enjoy Italian seafood at its best. The black pasta here is outstanding.
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The Daily Catch
323 Hanover StThe ultimate mom-and-pop Italian restaurant. With a seating capacity of 20, order off the chalkboard and enjoy Italian seafood at its best. The black pasta here is outstanding.
An upscale bar and restaurant around the corner from the apartment, this is the place to go for a nice night out without venturing far. It also features the largest whiskey selection in Boston.
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Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar
1310 Boylston StAn upscale bar and restaurant around the corner from the apartment, this is the place to go for a nice night out without venturing far. It also features the largest whiskey selection in Boston.
Tucked away in a Back Bay alley, this elegant Mexican restaurant is an excellent date spot. This is high Mexican cuisine, though -- no chimichangas here -- with mole being their specialty.
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Casa Romero
30 Gloucester StTucked away in a Back Bay alley, this elegant Mexican restaurant is an excellent date spot. This is high Mexican cuisine, though -- no chimichangas here -- with mole being their specialty.
This upscale, subway-tiled North End bar is a fine place for oysters and cocktails. Pop in before hitting one of the many heavy Italian restaurants around the corner.
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Neptune Oyster
63 Salem StThis upscale, subway-tiled North End bar is a fine place for oysters and cocktails. Pop in before hitting one of the many heavy Italian restaurants around the corner.
Drinks & Nightlife
This restaurant and bar offers the best selection of Belgian beers in the city. Backed by an excellent kitchen, the mac & cheese is to die for. So are the various beer-infused mussel pots.
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The Publick House
1648 Beacon StThis restaurant and bar offers the best selection of Belgian beers in the city. Backed by an excellent kitchen, the mac & cheese is to die for. So are the various beer-infused mussel pots.
In the heart of Allston, Great Scott is a grungy dive featuring live rock & roll. Shows are nightly and cheap.
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Great Scott
1222 Commonwealth AvenueIn the heart of Allston, Great Scott is a grungy dive featuring live rock & roll. Shows are nightly and cheap.
A classic Central Square dive, nightly live music is a big draw. Bluegrass Tuesdays are especially well-attended.
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Cantab Lounge
738 Massachusetts AveA classic Central Square dive, nightly live music is a big draw. Bluegrass Tuesdays are especially well-attended.
Drink beer in the shadow of the Citgo sign at this Kenmore Square watering hole. Superb selection of craft beer, but be warned: it's cash only!
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The Lower Depths
476 Commonwealth AvenueDrink beer in the shadow of the Citgo sign at this Kenmore Square watering hole. Superb selection of craft beer, but be warned: it's cash only!
This French bistro features one of Boston's most elegant bars. Schmooze with a well-heeled, all ages crowd in this South End favorite.
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Gaslight Brasserie du Coin
560 Harrison AveThis French bistro features one of Boston's most elegant bars. Schmooze with a well-heeled, all ages crowd in this South End favorite.
A far-flung but bustling Irish pub near the Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain. A pint of yesteryear awaits for those who make the trek.
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Doyle's Cafe
A far-flung but bustling Irish pub near the Samuel Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain. A pint of yesteryear awaits for those who make the trek.
One of the newest and best sports bars in the city with a surprisingly good selection of tap beer. With HD flat screens galore and a respectable kitchen, this is the place to watch a big game.
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Tony C's Sports Bar & Grill - Fenway
1265 Boylston StOne of the newest and best sports bars in the city with a surprisingly good selection of tap beer. With HD flat screens galore and a respectable kitchen, this is the place to watch a big game.
Arts & Culture
This glorious, art deco cinema dates from 1933 and is one of America's finest moviehouses. Playing independent and classic films, there is no better place to watch movies in Boston.
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Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard StThis glorious, art deco cinema dates from 1933 and is one of America's finest moviehouses. Playing independent and classic films, there is no better place to watch movies in Boston.
This BYOB candlepin bowling alley is a relic from 1952. Virtually unchanged since then, visit a slice of old Boston in gritty East Boston. Open Friday and Saturday nights after 7:00.
Central Park Lanes
10 Saratoga StThis BYOB candlepin bowling alley is a relic from 1952. Virtually unchanged since then, visit a slice of old Boston in gritty East Boston. Open Friday and Saturday nights after 7:00.
One of Boston's premier live music venues, upstairs and downstairs stages present shows nearly every night of the week. Just about everyone under the sun has played here at some point.
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Wok N Roll Restaurant
1908 Massachusetts AveOne of Boston's premier live music venues, upstairs and downstairs stages present shows nearly every night of the week. Just about everyone under the sun has played here at some point.
One of Boston's best live music venues for indie artists. Recently renovated and featuring improved sound.
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Paradise Rock Club
967 Commonwealth AvenueOne of Boston's best live music venues for indie artists. Recently renovated and featuring improved sound.
An alternative to pricy Symphony Hall, from September to May enjoy free nightly classical concerts here courtesy of the New England Conservatory. It's also arguably Boston's grandest theater.
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Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough StAn alternative to pricy Symphony Hall, from September to May enjoy free nightly classical concerts here courtesy of the New England Conservatory. It's also arguably Boston's grandest theater.
Sightseeing
This neo-Italian palazzo was built by one of Boston's most eccentric residents in 1903. Enjoy it's lush courtyard and collection of medieval, Renaissance, and Impressionist art.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans WayThis neo-Italian palazzo was built by one of Boston's most eccentric residents in 1903. Enjoy it's lush courtyard and collection of medieval, Renaissance, and Impressionist art.
Boston's grand old library still houses old collections, and the interior Italianate courtyard is a perfect respite from the busy Back Bay. Refreshments and coffee are available at a small cafe.
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Thư viện công cộng Boston
700 Boylston StBoston's grand old library still houses old collections, and the interior Italianate courtyard is a perfect respite from the busy Back Bay. Refreshments and coffee are available at a small cafe.
While it might be a Marriott hotel today, every day at 2:00, for $4 you can visit the outdoor observation deck. Excellent views of Boston Harbor, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and the North End.
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3 McKinley SquareWhile it might be a Marriott hotel today, every day at 2:00, for $4 you can visit the outdoor observation deck. Excellent views of Boston Harbor, the Rose Kennedy Greenway, and the North End.
No visit to Boston is complete without a late afternoon stroll on the Esplanade. Enjoy the sailboat-speckled views of the Charles River and Boston's bridges.
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Esplanade Hatch
1 David G Mugar WayNo visit to Boston is complete without a late afternoon stroll on the Esplanade. Enjoy the sailboat-speckled views of the Charles River and Boston's bridges.
The heart of stately Beacon Hill, the walk up Mt. Vernon Street is like going back in time. Marvel at the mansions of old Boston, most of which are still inhabited.
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Louisburg Square
10 Louisburg SquareThe heart of stately Beacon Hill, the walk up Mt. Vernon Street is like going back in time. Marvel at the mansions of old Boston, most of which are still inhabited.
Boston's most famous park and home of the smallest suspension bridge in the world. Enjoy the colorful gardens and take a Swan Boat ride under the bridge.
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Boston Public Garden
Boston's most famous park and home of the smallest suspension bridge in the world. Enjoy the colorful gardens and take a Swan Boat ride under the bridge.
For architecture lovers, the Trinity Church is a Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece. Marvel at the contrast between the 1877 church and the modern, gleaming John Hancock Tower across the street.
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Nhà thờ Thánh Tam Giáo
206 Clarendon StFor architecture lovers, the Trinity Church is a Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece. Marvel at the contrast between the 1877 church and the modern, gleaming John Hancock Tower across the street.
Need a break from the city? Wander 281 acres of meadows, forests, and hills all designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Admission is free and is accessible by subway (Forest Hills).
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125 ArborwayNeed a break from the city? Wander 281 acres of meadows, forests, and hills all designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. Admission is free and is accessible by subway (Forest Hills).
Climb the steep stone stairs of the Bunker Hill Monument and survey the city. Admission is free, but the climb is tough!
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Tượng đài Bunker Hill
Monument SquareClimb the steep stone stairs of the Bunker Hill Monument and survey the city. Admission is free, but the climb is tough!
The northern terminus of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, this small park next to the TD Garden offers the best views of Boston's iconic Zakim Bridge. Check it out at night when the bridge is lit up.
Portal Park
85 Causeway StreetThe northern terminus of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, this small park next to the TD Garden offers the best views of Boston's iconic Zakim Bridge. Check it out at night when the bridge is lit up.
While the Boston Common and Public Garden are more famous, this might be the most beautiful park in Boston: an oasis in the heart of the Financial District with a big lawn, tall pines, and a fountain.
Công viên Norman B. Leventhal
130 Congress StWhile the Boston Common and Public Garden are more famous, this might be the most beautiful park in Boston: an oasis in the heart of the Financial District with a big lawn, tall pines, and a fountain.
Shopping
Dating from 1825, this is one of Boston's oldest used bookshops. While antiquarian books are their specialty, all manner of inexpensive, good reads live here. Terrific bargain section, too.
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Brattle Book Shop
9 West StDating from 1825, this is one of Boston's oldest used bookshops. While antiquarian books are their specialty, all manner of inexpensive, good reads live here. Terrific bargain section, too.
Hiding in Cambridge's Inman Square, this small, independent bookstore has a magnificent selection of books hand-picked by a loving staff.
Lorem Ipsum Books
1299 Cambridge StHiding in Cambridge's Inman Square, this small, independent bookstore has a magnificent selection of books hand-picked by a loving staff.
Just outside Harvard Square is -- shockingly -- an impeccably organized record shop. Particularly good jazz and classical sections live here.
Planet Records
144 Mt Auburn StJust outside Harvard Square is -- shockingly -- an impeccably organized record shop. Particularly good jazz and classical sections live here.
This is no ordinary Goodwill store. It's a museum curated by a hipster staff that maintains a great record selection, stellar books, and actually wearable clothes. Furniture can be decent, too.
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The Goodwill Store
678 Centre StThis is no ordinary Goodwill store. It's a museum curated by a hipster staff that maintains a great record selection, stellar books, and actually wearable clothes. Furniture can be decent, too.
If you had a weird, vinyl-obsessed uncle, this would be his basement. Boxes and boxes of LPs, but the selection is outstanding and the prices surprisingly good (and negotiable).
In Your Ear
72 Mt Auburn StIf you had a weird, vinyl-obsessed uncle, this would be his basement. Boxes and boxes of LPs, but the selection is outstanding and the prices surprisingly good (and negotiable).
If you're going to buy new music, this is the place to do it. A local chain featuring great prices, a huge used selection, LPs, apparel, films, and other knick-knacks.
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Newbury Comics
348 Newbury StIf you're going to buy new music, this is the place to do it. A local chain featuring great prices, a huge used selection, LPs, apparel, films, and other knick-knacks.