The group decided to move out for our last night in search of a good beer, and that led us to the Cambridge Brewing Company, near the MIT campus. Our group of six was seated quickly, and the waiter... more
I went here with a group I belonged to, Best Buddies. When everyone got their dishes we discovered that the portions were absolutely huge, so we shared. There were lots to take home and the food was... more
This basement bar place is actually in Cambridge near Harvard Square, not Boston. It's a Harvard stomping grounds, so expect a lot of Harvard students during the school year before sporting events.... more
De Luca's is great little grocery store wedged into a small space along Charles Street in Beacon Hill. In the back of the store, the deli will make sandwiches to order. They have a wide arrangement of... more
The carrot onion ginger "Dragon" soup was more than exceptional even considering it must be sipped from the bowl - no spoons etc. Simple food otherwise prepared without fanfare or complaint. Nothing... more
A chain in the Northeast, similar to Olive Garden or Red Lobster, their pizzas and pastas are delicious. Ate here quite frequently during my college years. Definitely try the fresh rolls before your... more
Artu's is a cool little place below ground level on Charles Street in Beacon Hill. Prices are actually pretty reasonable considering the location, and the food is outstanding. Unlike a lot of places... more
Ristorante Villa Francesca is another one of my favorite places to eat in the North End. There are three separate dining areas in the restaurant and during the summer months the large bay windows in... more
Union Street is a great place if you're a deck person. They've got a nice deck for eating or drinking outside in the summer.
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Upstairs is a bar, called The Attic, where local bands play at night.... more
Grill 23 is an upscale steakhouse in downtown Boston not far from the Boston Commons. With a full service Bar that serves fresh seasoned homemade potato chips, it's a great place to entertain for... more
Orleans is a cool little joint in Davis Square. It is more sophisticated and upscale then many other restaurants in Davis Square, but it is not expensive and too shi shi. The place is for people who... more
Another good place in the North End, Cantina Italiana is a laid back sort of place that has a family feel to it... The dining area is mostly filled with booths,so, it's not as "open" as many of the... more
Thornton's motto is "Good Food, Good Friends, Good Fun", and that sums it up. This is a great local joint, filled with regulars from the neighborhood, and on game days, Red Sox fans. Indoors there is... more
Definitely an upscale crowd, but this restaurant is gorgeous on the inside and the food was incredible.
We started off with a cold seafood platter for two, everything on it was delicious, the... more
The food and huge menu are super!! Cari Ga (Lemongrass Curry Chicken Soup) Pho (15 different kinds), Tom Rang Man (Saigon Shrimp—spicy garlic sauce), Cua Lot (fresh soft-shell crab), Dau Hu Xao Sa Ot... more
Four of us visting Boston went to China Town for lunch and ended up at the Pearl Villa totally by accident as it's within a few yards of the China Pearl which on the 95+F day was very crowded and... more
I owed my friend dinner for helping me move my mom into a new apartment recently. On a whim we decided to take advantage of a beautiful November Sunday and go to The North End. So, instead of dinner,... more
The Cactus Club is your one stop place for great 'Tex-Mex' and an endless variety of Margaritas. They continue to make the 'Best of Boston' list year after year, so they must be doing something right.... more
Kitty O'Shea's Irish Pub and French Bistro
Nice décor, friendly waitstaff from Ireland, so talking with them makes you think you're in Ireland. Magner's Irish Cider (known as Bulmer's in Ireland).... more
What an interesting idea! Combine the flavors of a French menu with some great Japanese flares.
Ambrosia is a beautiful spacious resturant with high ceilings, low lighting and tastfully chic decor.... more
I really cannot say a bad thing about this place. I lived across the street from O'Leary's and ate there at least once a week for two years. All the waitstaff is from Ireland, and as sweet as you... more
For around $4 a pound, you get to eat Brazillian food cafeteria-style. Regardless of what you think of the food itself, Cafe Belo offers a great deal. Personally, I love the food too. You can get... more
If you are just outside of Boston along I-93 near Stoneham or Melrose, head to Turner's Seafood Grill in downtown Melrose. This is a great little place for raw oysters and other freash seafood, it's... more
This restaurant near Fenway Park attracts baseball fans and locals. The smell alone will having you running in the door. Ribs and pulled pork, and several seafood dishes, beckon - but be warned, the... more
They offer food, and it's pretty good, but both the servers and the patrons will look at you funny if you order it. Particularly if you order it when it's not lunchtime or dinnertime. People really... more
Looking back at Boston today, I wonder why I hadn't made it back as often as I did during my childhood. I spent many of my summers in Cape Cod with the occasional day trip into Boston and they were......
In November of 1990, I began visiting the many colleges that accepted me as an early applicant. I wasn't very thrilled with any until I visited Boston University. I fell in love with this wonderful...
Boston is the perfect city for a weekend getaway. My wife and I often find ourselves on New England roadtrips and Boston is often a stop.
Our most recent visit to Boston was in November 2010. I had...
This map shows the spur of Boston and across the Charles River, Charlestown. It looks clustered with sites to see, and it is. Maps are well laid out so it is easy to find your way around the city....
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