Eastern StandardUser Friendly Restaurant in Kenmore Square Permanently closed 528 Commonwealth AvenueKenmore SquareBoston, MA 02215617-532-9100 https://easternstandardboston.com/ I don’t have a deep acquaintance with this restaurant (in fact, we only just met), but I’m excited about it because it’s clearly such an all-round useful place. First of all, it is easily accessible by T – … Read more
Permanently closed Boston Dining: Ecco PizzeriaAllston’s Newest Gourmet Pizza Joint Located approximately halfway between Boston University and Brookline, newly established Ecco Pizzeria is bound to be a winner within both populations… The pizza is seriously delicious. The shop has been built in an entirely eco-friendly way. And, they have a solid number of options for … Read more
Information 30 Rowes Wharf Boston, MA 02110 (617) 439-6900 http://pastabeachrestaurants.com/ We had lunch at Pasta Beach, a delightful Italian restaurant located about halfway between Downtown Crossing and the North End. A pathway next to the restaurant leads to the Harbor Walk a short distance away. There was ample seating both indoors and out. In short, … Read more
The Inn at St. Botolph99 St Botolph StreetBoston MA 02116Phone: 617-236-8099 We had lunch today with friends from Florida, originally from the Boston area, who were enjoying a return to the city of their youth. They wanted a real downtown Boston experience in comfortable quarters without having to sell the farm. They chose the … Read more
If you’re looking for a great hotel in downtown Boston, the Onyx Hotel is an excellent choice. My boyfriend and I came to Boston for a concert cruise from Long Wharf, which is right down the street from the hotel. The Onyx is also perfectly situated within walking distance of the North End, North Station and … Read more
Mille Fiori – Means One Thousand Flowers (and fills up an entire room) Having visited the MFA (Museum of Fine Arts in Boston) from time to time for many years, I am truly overwhelmed by what a magnificent museum it is. Not that it hasn’t always been world class, but with wonderful renovations over the years, especially … Read more
Boston Tours: TV and Movie Sites When I signed up for a Boston TV & Movie Sites Bus Tour, I figured they’d show me the bar from the hit TV series Cheers, some of the key locations from Good Will Hunting and, hopefully, where parts of Ben Affleck’s recent film The Town were shot. If that’s all there was, knowing for … Read more
One of the best brewery tours and we’ve been to almost every brewery tour in the country! Highly recommend it. Just finding it is fun! This post is contributed by Carol (N.Y) Related Resources About Boston Dining: Best Pho Restaurants in Boston The Best Dog-Friendly Breweries in Boston Articles About Leisure in Boston and Massachusetts: … Read more
I have been on several ghost tours in Boston and this is the BEST by far. Excellent storytelling without theatrics and gimmicks. Fantastic research into the history of Boston and the ghostly tales associated with different locations. This post in contributed by Tyler (Boston, MA) Do you think you’ve visited all restaurants in Boston? Check … Read more
Biking In Boston Question from Gloria: Is Boston a bike friendly city, as we would like to take our bikes along with us to see the sights? Answer from Boston Mama Hi Gloria, Thanks so much for your question. In short, yes, Boston is a very bike friendly city. In fact, Boston … Read more