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contents Feature PANO’s Holiday Gift Guide

Where to find Boston’s most unique gifts this holiday season

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A Peek at the Past

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Boston’s Official Guide

The Jewelers Exchange Building

Make Way for Ducklings gets its due at the Museum of Fine Arts, Area Four expands to the South End and CraftBoston Holiday dazzles at the Hynes Convention Center

10 Multilingual 15 Current Events 22 On Exhibit 25 Shopping 29 Cambridge 32 Maps 38 Neighborhoods 42 Sightseeing 47 Beyond Boston 49 Freedom Trail 51 Dining

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ON THE COVER: Macy’s holiday display at its Downtown Crossing location. PHOTOS (TOP TO BOTTOM): ROBERT McCLOSKEY, DRAWING FOR MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS, 1941; COURTESY OF ZOO NEW ENGLAND; PABU BOSTON’S BEN STEIGERS BY KEVIN McCULLOUGH

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A PEEK AT THE PAST

Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History

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oston’s Downtown Crossing area has long been a shopper’s paradise, chock full of both giant department stores and local specialty shops selling everything from books, pens and cameras to antiques, flowers and gourmet cupcakes. One unique shopping destination, however, stands out even amongst all the retail hustle and bustle: The historic Jewelers Exchange Building at 333 Washington Street. A short-lived hotel when it made its debut in 1922, this eight-story, Art Deco-accented edifice is home to dozens of jewelry dealers, who have lined the hallways of the upper floors since the 1940s. Generations of visitors and Bostonians alike have used the resources of the experts there to do small things, like getting their watches repaired, as well as to make large purchases like engagement rings— sometimes passing down the tradition just as some of the purveyors have passed down their businesses to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many of the businesses have owned their stalls for decades, which has contributed to the Jewelers Exchange’s amazing longevity. Today, the structure boasts more than 150 retailers, wholesalers and craftspersons, selling everything from pearls, diamonds and other precious gems to watches, gold, silver and even engraving services. Anyone looking to give a little (or a lot of) bling to anyone on their “nice” list need look no further than this beloved local institution. —Scott Roberto

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#GivingTuesday is a global day of celebration that is all about giving to nonprofits. On Tuesday, November 29, St. Anthony Shrine will be participating in #GivingTuesday, this 24hour celebration of giving! Spread the word and invite friends, family and business networks to celebrate and make online or in person gifts to the Shrine.

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MAKE WAY FOR McCLOSKEY

One of the most beloved American children’s books of all time gets its due with the new exhibit Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey at the Museum of Fine Arts (refer to listing, page 23) beginning November 25. A celebration of the 75th anniversary of the 1941 Boston-set classic, the show also celebrates the entire career of the award-winning, Boston-trained author and illustrator with more than 50 drawings from the title story as well as other favorites like the Maine-centered Blueberries for Sal (1948), and even features paintings McCloskey created in addition to his more well-known works.

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Area Four has been dishing out acclaimed wood-fired, scratch-made pizzas in Cambridge’s Kendall Square since 2011. Now folks on the Boston side of the Charles River can enjoy delectable pies topped with house-made mozzarella—as well as an expanded menu of flame-cooked meat, seafood and veggie options, along with a bar serving eclectic craft cocktails, wine by the glass and local beer—at its new South End branch (264 East Berkeley St., 857-317-4805, areafour.com). As if the food wasn’t enough, artsy types should appreciate the colorful decor, highlighted by an art installation near the bar featuring a dozen vintage black and white televisions.

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From December 2–4, CraftBoston Holiday (refer to listing, page 19) once again sets up shop at the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay, offering eager patrons the chance to marvel at the latest creations from some of the top craftspersons from across the nation. Items from ceramic and wood vases, handcrafted jewelry and even clothing are on display and ready to purchase for your holiday shopping needs. Partygoers can get in on the action as well with the preview shindig Holidays & Highballs, which takes place December 1 from 6–9 p.m. and features handmade tumblers for all ticket buyers, as well as retro cocktails and classic tunes. The $100 entry fee benefits the show’s organizer, the Society of Arts and Crafts, which is the nation’s oldest non-profit crafts organization. —Scott Roberto TOP: ROBERT McCLOSKEY, DRAWING FOR MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS, 1941; MIDDLE PHOTO: MELISSA OSTROW; BOTTOM: WOOD VASES BY PHIL GAUTREAU

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS LOOMING LARGE, AND THAT MEANS A LOT MORE THAN increased Santa Claus sightings and the proliferation of twinkling lights. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get your gift list in order, and Panorama is here to help. Our advice? Bring home a piece of Boston with one of these unique items.

Duo Complice Collection These sterling silver, cotton and plaited leather bracelets are available in colors ranging from blue jean (pictured) to anthracite grey. $210 & 275. Christofle Paris, 296 Boylston St., 617-542-2080, christofle.com

A Boston Pops Christmas: Live from Symphony Hall Bring home a beloved holiday tradition courtesy of the Boston Pops Orchestra. $17.95. 617-266-1492, bso.org

Birch Tree Pillow Head to Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s prime retail boulevard to procure this screen-printed throw pillow by HeathandHarrow at the fourth annual holiday popup shop dedicated to local, handmade goods. $38. Newbury Handmade Market, 301 Newbury St., newburyhandmademarket.com

Large Journal Cover Pick up a handsomely embossed, versatile carrier for your notebook or tablet at this hip, Detroit-based retailer specializing in retrostyle, U.S.-made products, which recently opened its first New England store in the Back Bay. $225. Shinola, Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-2623400, shinola.com

Zoodopts Give a gift that gives back. Each Zoodopt helps to pay for the care of a critter at the Franklin Park and Stone zoos. A plush toy (bald eagle, gorilla, flamingo, lion, tiger, wolf and more are available) and certificate come with each donation. $50 & 250. 617-989-2076, zoonewengland.org

Ceramic Succulent Pots Any plant-lover will appreciate these original pieces by artist Elizabeth Benotti. Starting at $24 (tiny square). Society of Arts and Crafts, 100 Pier 4 Boulevard, Suite 200, 617-266-1810, societyofcrafts.org

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Artist Bicycle Print Bicycle enthusiasts will enjoy an unframed print of I Still Love You by Ibrahim Ali-Salaam. $300. Okw (o-koo) Fine Clothing and Gallery, 631 Tremont St., 617-266-4114, okwfashion.com

Lucchese Cowboy Boots Mosey over to Beacon Hill for these beautiful handmade Lucchese cowboy boots from Texas in calfskin or crocodile. Calfskin (pictured left): $749; crocodile (right): $699. Helen’s Leather, 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077, helensleather.com

Faberge Jewelry Gemstone and Diamond Ring Splurge on a Treillage collection wide band in 18-karat rose gold matte finish with multi-color gemstones, including pink and blue sapphires, rubies, diamonds, tsavorite garnets, fire opals and amethysts. $4,400. Lux Bond & Green, 416 Boylston St., 617-266-4747, lbgreen.com

Sunburst Earrings Brighten up someone’s holiday with these dazzling 14-karat accessories. $504. John Lewis. Inc., 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665, johnlewisinc.com

ALOR Stainless Steel Cable Bracelets Impress your lady with a little bling. These accessories accented with diamonds and 18-karat white gold complete any outfit. $395–795. Sidney Thomas Jewelers, Prudential Center, 617-262-0935, sidneythomas.com

BeoPlay A1 This ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is sure to bring more sound and bass into any audiophile’s life, wherever he or she may be. $299. Bang & Olufsen, 141B Newbury St., 617-262-4949, bang-olufsen.com BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: JEPPE SOERENSEN

The Boston Sunday Herald—Colored Supplement Poster A vintage, winter-themed poster like this circa 1900 gem makes a great holiday gift. $1,200. International Poster Gallery, 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076, internationalposter.com

Spiritiles Made in the U.S. from American-made copper, glass and wood, these handcrafted art objects, each inscribed with an inspiring phrase, are handpainted, then kiln-fired at 1,500 degrees. $129. Gifted, 2 Dartmouth St., 617-716-9924, giftedboston.com BOSTONGUIDE.COM

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CURRENT EVENTS sound, the Paradise is one of Boston’s favorite rock clubs. Nov 8 at 7 p.m.—Digable Planets, $25; Nov 9 at 8 p.m.—Snakehips, $20; Nov 11 at 8 p.m.—James Vincent McMorrow, $22; Nov 12 at 7 p.m.—Cam, $15; Nov 14 at 6 p.m.—Fidlar, $20; Nov 16 at 7 p.m.—The Dillinger Escape Plan, $18; Nov 17 at 8 p.m.—Goldfish with JackLNDN, $20; Nov 23 at 5 p.m.—Our Last Night and Hands Like Houses, $18; Nov 25 & 26 at 8 p.m.— Twiddle, $20; Nov 28 at 8 p.m.—Andrew W.K., $20; Dec 3 at 8 p.m.—Percy Hill, $20. ROYALE 279 Tremont St., 800-745-3000, royaleboston.com. This Theatre District club boasts red–hot dance nights and live shows by top indie rock acts. Nov 7 at 7 p.m.—AJJ, $17.50; Nov 10 at 7 p.m.—The Naked and Famous, $29.50; Nov 14 at 7 p.m.—Balance & Composure, $18; Nov 15 & 16 at 8 p.m.—Jim James, $33.50; Nov 18 at 6 p.m.—Caspian, $20; Nov 27 at 8 p.m.— strfkr, $20; Nov 28 at 7 p.m.—Andra Day, $29.50; Nov 29 at 7 p.m.—Michael Kiwanuka, $18; Nov 30 at 7 p.m.—Animals As Leaders, $20; Dec 1 at 8 p.m.—Turkuaz & The New Mastersounds, $25; Dec 2 at 6:30 p.m.—Bravo, $65 & 95. SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Road, 617-562-4111, scullersjazz.com. This Boston club is known for featuring the biggest names in Latin and contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B, cabaret and world music. Nov 9 at 8 p.m.—Davina and the Vagabonds $25; Nov 10 at 8 p.m.—Jamison Ross, $25; Nov 11 & 12 at 8 and 10 p.m.— Acoustic Alchemy, $45; Nov 13 at 4 and 7 p.m.—Richard Elliot, $35; Nov 17 at 8 p.m.— Yoko Miwa Trio , $25; Nov 18 & 19 at 8 and 10 p.m.—The Bad Plus, $35; Nov 25 & 26 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Arturo Sandoval, $45; Dec 1 at 8 p.m.—Johnny A., $30; Dec 2 & 3 at 8 and 10 p.m.—Charles Lloyd & the Marvels, $45. SHUBERT THEATRE Boch Center, 265 Tremont St., 866-3489738, citicenter.org. The Boch Center is one of the nation’s premier nonprofit performing arts institutions. Nov 17 at 8 p.m.—David Gray, $66–81.50. TD GARDEN TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-2327, tdgarden.com. Home to the Boston Celt18

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ics and Bruins, this arena also hosts some of the biggest acts in music. Nov 9 at 7:30 p.m.—Pentatonix, $34–89.50; Nov 15 at 7 p.m.—Stevie Nicks, $49–150.

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Enjoy food, drinks and the best view in Boston as you swing to live jazz and classics from the Great American Songbook. Prudential Tower, 52nd floor, 617–536–1775, topofthehub.net. Sun–Thu from 7:30–11:30 p.m., Fri & Sat from 8 p.m.–midnight.

WANG THEATRE Boch Center, 270 Tremont St., 800-9822787, citicenter.org. The Boch Center is one of the nation’s premier nonprofit performing arts institutions. Nov 30 at 7 p.m.—Straight No Chaser, $39.75–59.75. WILBUR THEATRE 246 Tremont St., 617-248-9700, thewilbur. com. This venue hosts comedic headliners as well as national musical talent. Nov 8 at 8 p.m.—Chris Isaak, $55 & 75; Nov 9 at 8 p.m.—Jake Shimabukuro, $39.50; Nov 17 at 8 p.m.—Trevor Hall, $25; Nov 23 at 8 p.m.— Sully Erna, $32.50 & 38.50.

Opera GREEK Boston Lyric Opera, Emerson/Paramount Center Robert J. Orchard Stage, 559 Washington St., 617-542-6772. Nov 16–20. $57 & 82. Set in London’s East End during the tumultuous 1980s, this retelling of Sophocles’ Oedipus the King follows Eddy as he explores London, murder and sex before discovering the family ties that seal his fate. With music influences that range from jazz to daring percussion to sounds of the streets, this tragedy based on Steven Berkoff’s stage play is a defiant, profane detonation of a story millennia old.

Special Events BOSTON HOME DÉCOR SHOW Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-363-0405, bostonhomedecorshow.com. Nov 17–20. $15, children (under 12) free; Gala Preview (Nov 17): $125. This second annual show

feature dozens of exhibitors with a broad range of historic, modern and contemporary furnishings, fine art and design, offering everything from antiques to the finest in today’s home décor. CRAFTBOSTON HOLIDAY Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., 617-266-1810, societyofcrafts.org. Dec 2–4. $15; seniors & students $12; children (12 and under) free; Holidays & Highballs opening night fundraiser (Dec 1 from 6–9 p.m.): $100. Comprised of 175 exhibitors, CraftBoston Holiday brings together talented makers working in clay, ceramics, metal, wood, fiber, paper and glass for a one-of-akind shopping experience. Find handmade holiday gifts, meet and support the makers, and learn about fine contemporary craft. NORTH END HOLIDAY STROLL North End, various locations. Dec 2 from 6–11 p.m. Do some after-hours shopping at 18 participating independently owned shops in Boston’s Italian-American enclave, which offer holiday refreshments and special discounts, as well as a chance to win a grand prize gift basket.

Sports BOSTON BRUINS/NHL TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617-624-BEAR, bruins.nhl.com. Nov 7 at 7 p.m. vs. Buffalo Sabres Nov 10 at 7 p.m. vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Nov 19 at 7 p.m. vs. Winnipeg Jets Nov 22 at 7 p.m. vs. St. Louis Blues Dec 1 at 7 p.m. vs. Carolina Hurricanes BOSTON CELTICS/NBA TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 866-4CELTIX, nba.com/celtics. Nov 11 at 7:30 p.m. vs. New York Knicks Nov 16 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Dallas Mavericks Nov 18 at 8 p.m. vs. Golden State Warriors Nov 25 at 1 p.m. vs. San Antonio Spurs Dec 2 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento Kings KELLOGG’S TOUR OF GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 800-7453000, tdgarden.com. Nov 13. $35–299. Olympic gymastics medalists Simone Biles; Gabby Douglas; Needham, Mass. native Aly Raisman; Nastia Liukin and Jordyn Wieber headline this showcase that also includes BOSTONGUIDE.COM

CURRENT EVENTS members of the 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic gymnastics teams. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS/NFL Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Foxborough, 800-543-1776, patriots.com. Nov 13 at 8:30 p.m. vs. Seattle Seahawks Dec 4 at 1 p.m. vs. L.A. Rams

Theater AMADEUS Moonbox Productions, Plaza Theatre, Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-933-8600. Nov 25–Dec 17. $25–50. In 1781 Vienna, Joseph II is Emperor of Austria and Vienna’s world of music is ruled by the precise and pedantic composer Antonio Salieri. When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arrives, throwing Salieri’s predictable court life into chaos, Salieri is filled with awe, but that awe quickly turns to a poisonous jealousy. Salieri must decide how far he will go to protect the world he has created and destroy the man who is a constant reminder of the artist he will never be. BEDROOM FARCE Huntington Theatre Company, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., 617266-0800. Nov 11–Dec 11. $20–76. Four couples and three bedrooms equals one hilarious night. Trevor and Susannah, with their marriage on the rocks, invade three bedrooms of their family and friends over the course of an evening, spreading chaos in their wake. BLACK NATIVITY Emerson/Paramount Center Robert J. Orchard Stage, 559 Washington St., 617824-8400. Dec 2–18. $35–47.50. This legendary Christmas celebration tells the story of the Nativity in scripture, verse, music and dance. Based on the Gospel of St. Luke and the poetry of Langston Hughes, this song-play features a joyous company of singers, actors, dancers and musicians delivering a powerful message of joy, hope, victory and liberation. BLUE MAN GROUP Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 800– BLUE–MAN, blueman.com. Ongoing. $45– 100. This giddily subversive off–Broadway hit serves up outrageous and inventive theater where three muted, blue–painted performers 20

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spoof both contemporary art and modern technology. Wry commentary and bemusing antics are matched only by the ingenious ways in which music and sound are created. MALA Emerson/Jackie Liebergott Black Box at the Paramount Center, 559 Washington St., 617-824-8400. Through Nov 20. $60. For her mother, Melinda is the bad daughter, “la mala.” But as life would have it, she’s the most available daughter to accompany her mother through her last days. Funny, brutally honest and ultimately cathartic, Boston playwright Melinda Lopez’s new work puts a sharp focus on what it means to put our loved ones first right to the very end. MURDER FOR TWO Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-585-5678. Nov 25–Dec 24. $25–75. In this witty, winking and musical homage to old-fashioned closed-room murder mysteries, everyone is a suspect. One actor plays the detective, while another plays all the suspects—and they both play the piano! THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS SpeakEasy Stage Company, Roberts Studio Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-9338600. Through Nov 26. $25–62. Kander and Ebb’s final collaboration brings to light the shocking true story of nine African American boys jailed in Alabama in 1931 for a crime they did not commit. Featuring a period-specific mix of gospel, jazz and vaudeville, this audacious musical uses the construct of a minstrel show to tell the harrowing true story that provoked a national outrage.

SHEAR MADNESS

It’s just another day at the Shear Madness salon, when suddenly the lady upstairs gets knocked off. Whodunit? Join the fun as the audience matches wits with the suspects to catch the killer at this wildly popular comedy. Shear Madness has audiences laughing around the world. Boston is the original. Charles Playhouse Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., 617–426– 5225, shearmadness.com. Ongoing. $50.

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TIGER STYLE! Huntington Theatre Company, Wimberly Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., 617-2660800. Through Nov 20. $25–85. Squabbling siblings Albert and Jennifer Chen reached the pinnacle of academic achievement, but as adults, they’re epic failures. So, naturally, they confront their parents and launch an Asian Freedom Tour! This hilarious new comedy examines race, parenting and success with wit and sharp humor. WARRIOR CLASS Lyric Stage Company, 140 Clarendon St., 617-585-5678. Through Nov 13. $25–75. In this taut political drama by Kenneth Lin, Julius Lee, the son of Chinese immigrants and a decorated war veteran, has a seemingly limitless political career ahead of him. When someone from his past, however, threatens to reveal a college transgression, it may destroy everything he has built. WEST SIDE STORY North Shore Music TheINSIDE TIP: North Shore Music atre, 62 Dunham Road, Theatre celebrated Beverly, 978-232-7200. its 60th anniversary Through Nov 20. $27– last year. 69. The Montagues and the Capulets become the Jets and the Sharks in this New York City-set musical classic inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

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This popular museum for all ages boasts interactive science exhibits, as well as laser and astronomy shows in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. Special exhibit: Da Vinci—The Genius. Science Park, 617-723-2500, mos.org. Sat–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. $25; seniors $21; children (3–11) $20; children (under 3) free. Planetarium and Omni theater tickets: $10; seniors $9; children (3–11) $8. Combination ticket prices and evening discounts available.

Boston BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM Museum Wharf, 308 Congress St., 617-4266500, bostonkids.org. Sat–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Fri ’til 9 p.m. $16; children (under 1) free; Sat–Thu 4–5 p.m. $8; Fri 5–9 p.m. (Family Night) $1. This museum features interactive exhibits that allow children to learn about science, history and culture firsthand. INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617-478-3100, icaboston.org. Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Thu & Fri ’til 9 p.m. $15; seniors $13; students $10; children (under 17) free. Free to all Thu 5–9 p.m. This stateof-the-art structure on the South Boston waterfront presents installations of contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs, as well as live dance and music. Special exhibits: First Light: A Decade of Collecting at the ICA; beginning Nov 16— The Artist’s Museum. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM 25 Evans Way, 617-566-1401, gardnermuseum.org. Wed–Mon 11 a.m.– 22

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5 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m. $15; seniors $12; college students $5; children (under 18) free. Visitors named Isabella are also admitted free. Commissioned by Boston aristocrat Isabella Stewart Gardner and modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palace, the museum exhibits 2,500 objects, including works by Rembrandt, Botticelli, Raphael, Titian and Matisse. Special exhibit: Beyond Words: Italian Renaissance Books. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Columbia Point off Morrissey Boulevard, INSIDE TIP: The JFK Library next to UMass Bosis home to the ton, Dorchester, 866Ernest Hemingway 535-1960, jfklibrary.org. Collection. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $14; seniors & students $12; children (13–17) $10; children (12 and under) free; library forums free. This museum portrays the life, leadership and legacy of John F. Kennedy and members of his illustrious family in 25 exhibits, three theaters, 20 video presentations and more. Special exhibits: Young Jack; Ernest Hemingway: Between Two Wars; Freedom 7 Space Capsule. ABOVE: © GRANDE EXHIBITIONS

THE MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY African Meeting House, 46 Joy St. (corner of Smith Court), Beacon Hill, 617-725-2991, afroammuseum.org. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $5; seniors & children (13–17) $3; children (12 & under) free. Explore the history of Boston’s 19th-century African-American community at the African Meeting House, the oldest African-American church still standing in the United States. In addition, there are tour maps available for the Black Heritage Trail. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 465 Huntington Ave., 617-267-9300, mfa.org. Sat–Tue 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed–Fri ’til 10 p.m. Admission (includes two visits in a 10-day period): $25; seniors & students $23; Wed after 4 p.m., pay as you wish; children (7–17) $10 on weekdays before 3 p.m., free at all other times; children (6 and under) free. The museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, furnishings and other artwork from ancient times through the present, as well as the most comprehensive collection of Asiatic art in the world and a four-floor Art of the Americas wing. Special exhibits: Gold and the Gods: Jewels of Ancient Nubia; HOMiE: In Our Eyes; Della Robbia: Sculpting with Color in Renaissance Florence; Imogen Cunningham: In Focus; Terry Winters: The Structure of Things; UH-OH: Frances Stark 1991–2015; Christian Marclay: The Clock; William Merritt Chase; Wilson/Cortor; beginning Nov 19—Massed Media; beginning Nov 25—Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey.

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The Sports Museum showcases New England’s rich sports heritage through an unparalleled collection of artifacts, multimedia and artwork. Exhibits include Boston Redskins, The Evolution of Women’s Basketball, The Ball that Changed History and The Original Bruin. 5th and 6th floor premium seating levels, TD Garden, Causeway Street, 617-624-1234, sportsmuseum.org. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed during TD Garden events, call ahead. $12; seniors & children (10–18) $6; children (under 10) & military free.

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Galleries BARBARA KRAKOW GALLERY 10 Newbury St., 617-262-4490, barbarakrakowgallery.com. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The Barbara Krakow Gallery attracts top contemporary artists from around the world, showcasing work that focuses on minimalism and conceptualism. Special exhibits: One Wall, One Work: Daniel Buren; through Nov 19—Interchange; Nov 26–30—The Annual AIDS Benefit Exhibition 2016; through Dec 3—Richard Artschwager: Books, Punctuation, Splats & Time. BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY 486 Harrison Ave., 617-482-7781, bostonsculptors.com. Wed–Sun noon–6 p.m. A sculptors’ cooperative that has served as an alternative venue for innovative solo sculpture exhibitions since 1992. Special exhibits: through Nov 13—Eric Sealine and Dennis Svoronos; beginning Nov 16—Leslie Wilcox and Sally Fine. BRICKBOTTOM GALLERY 1 Fitchburg St., Somerville, 617-776-3410, brickbottomartists.com. Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. This non-profit exhibition space, established in 1989, is open to emerging and established artists in the Boston area. Special exhibits: through Nov 20—Open Studios Directory Show; beginning Dec 1— Inventing 3D Landscapes. BROMFIELD ART GALLERY 450 Harrison Ave., 617-451-3605, bromfieldgallery.com. Wed–Sun noon– 5 p.m. Boston’s oldest artist-run gallery features shows by members of the cooperative, while exhibitions by visiting artists are selected by current members. Special exhibits: through Nov 27—Patty Adams; beginning Nov 30—Winter Works. 24

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BSA SPACE 290 Congress St., Suite 200, 617-391-4000, architects.org/bsaspace. Mon–Fri 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 5 p.m. Boston’s leading center for architecture and design, as well as home to the Boston Society of Architects and the BSA Foundation. Special exhibit: beginning Nov 10—One Room Mansion.

INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY The acclaimed fine art poster gallery displays original vintage works from the 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076, internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.

MILLER YEZERSKI GALLERY 460 Harrison Ave., 617-262-0550, milleryezerskigallery.com. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. This South End gallery features a wide array of work from contemporary artists, ranging in media from photography to painting. Special exhibits: through Nov 15—Niho Kozuru and Amelia Hankin; beginning Nov 18—Thomas Jackson and Kay Ruane. MILLS GALLERY Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St., 617-426-8835, bcaonline.org. Sun & Wed noon–5 p.m., Thu–Sat ’til 9 p.m. The BCA presents exciting contemporary works by established and emerging local, regional, national and international visual artists. Special exhibit: Fertile Solitude. SOCIETY OF ARTS + CRAFTS 100 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 200, 617-266-1810, INSIDE TIP: societyofcrafts.org. The Society of Arts Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Crafts was Thu ’til 9 p.m. Now founded in 1897. located in the Seaport District, the oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country specializes in contemporary American crafts. Jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, from functional to sculptural. Special exhibit: beginning Nov 17—Our Cups Runneth Over: Sculptural & Functional Cups. ABOVE: MARCELLO NIZZOLI, CORDIAL CAMPARI, 1926

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For 40 years, Helen’s Leather has supplied New Englanders with quality Western boots by makers like Lucchese, Tony Lama, Justin, Nocona and Frye. In addition, Helen’s sells Western belts, buckles, shirts and Stetson hats, as well as leather jackets and bags. 110 Charles St., 617-742-2077, helensleather.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.

Art & Antiques INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY 205 Newbury St., 617-375-0076, internationalposter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This acclaimed fine art poster gallery displays original vintage works from the 1890s through post-World War II modern masters. SOCIETY OF ARTS + CRAFTS 100 Pier 4 Blvd., Suite 200, 617-266-1810, societyofcrafts.org. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Thu ’til 9 p.m. Now located in the Seaport District, the oldest non-profit crafts organization in the country specializes in contemporary American crafts. Jewelry, furniture, glass and ceramics range from cutting-edge to traditional, from functional to sculptural.

Audio/Video BANG & OLUFSEN 141B Newbury St., 617-262-4949, bang-olufsen.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Bang & Olufsen is Boston’s premier electronics showroom. From PHOTO: ELLYSIA FRANCOVITCH

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Clothing BALL AND BUCK 144B Newbury St., 617-262-1776, ballandbuck.com. Daily 11 a.m.–8 p.m. This menswear store carries hunting-inspired clothing and accessories for the sporting gentleman. From versatile cotton buttondowns to branded camo Croakies, the selection is unapologetically all-American. There’s even a full-service barbershop on the premises. CHANEL 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055, chanel.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. Modeled after Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment, the 10,000-square-foot, twostory Chanel boutique features the House’s iconic handbags, jewelry and accessories. Upstairs, you’ll find ready-to-wear and shoes along with luxe fitting rooms and a suite. BOSTONGUIDE.COM

SHOPPING MACY’S 450 Washington St., 617-357-3000, macys. com. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 9:30 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Discover the season’s hottest trends, newest styles and best prices. Choose from renowned designers such as Coach, Polo, DKNY, Hugo Boss and more. MARSHALLS 500 Boylston St., 617-262-6066: Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 9:30 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; 350 Washington St., Downtown Crossing, 617-338-6205: Mon– Sat 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; 126 Brookline Ave., 617-369-5080: Mon– Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; marshallsonline.com With its mantra “Brand-name clothing for less,” this discount retailer is a bargain hunter’s dream. From Ralph Lauren to Calvin Klein, Marshalls features designer duds for men, women and children. PRIMARK 10 Summer St., 617-350-5232, primark.com. Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 9:30 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m. This Dublin-based

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Gifts & Souvenirs NEWBURY COMICS 332 Newbury St., 617-236-4930: Mon– Sat 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; 36 JFK St. (Garage Mall), Cambridge, 617-491-0337; North Market Building, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-248-9992; newburycomics.com. You’ll have a “wicked good time” at this upstart local music store, which carries import, indie and major label releases, as well as T-shirts, comics and other pop culture kitsch items.

TEDDY BALLGAME’S 1 South Station, 617-330-1230. Located at the South Station concierge desk, Teddy Ballgame’s offers tours of Boston that leave from South Station, a wide variety of Red Sox souvenirs, T-shirts and books about the history of Boston.

4750: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat ’til 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. You’ll find produce and menus reflecting the changing New England seasons at this gourmand’s paradise. Browse unique wines, fresh truffles and, at the Cambridge location, the infamous cheese caves.

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BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET 100 Hanover St. (above Haymarket MBTA station), bostonpublicmarket.org. Mon– Sat 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The only locally sourced market of its kind in the United States, this indoor, year-round market features farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, fish, baked goods, chocolate, beer, wine, cider, spirits, flowers and an assortment of specialty and prepared foods from 38 Massachusetts and New England vendors. FORMAGGIO KITCHEN 268 Shawmut Ave., 617-350-6996: Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat ’til 7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; 244 Huron Ave., Cambridge, 617-354-

FOLLAIN 53 Dartmouth St., 857-284-7078: Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; 65 Charles St., 857-233-5211: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.; shopfollain.com. This cozy cosmetics company specializes in allnatural (and often local) products from brands like Farmaesthetics, Baudelaire and Dr. Alkaitis.

Jewelry/Accessories JOHN LEWIS, INC. 97 Newbury St., 617-266-6665. Tue–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m. John Lewis has created jewelry of imaginative design in Boston for more than 50 years. Using only solid precious metals and natural stones, Lewis aims “to

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Malls/Shopping Centers COPLEY PLACE Copley Square, 617-262-6600, simon.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m. This shopping mecca features more than 100 upscale stores, including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Armani and Williams-Sonoma, and fine restaurants like Legal Sea Foods that offer shoppers numerous dining options. THE CORNER MALL Corner of Winter and Washington streets, thecornermall.com. In step with your lifestyle and just steps away, this shopping

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FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE Walk through history and experience New England’s premier visitor destination. Shop more than 75 locally loved boutiques and specialty pushcarts, taste wonderfully diverse ethnic foods in the Quincy Market Colonnade or dine in one of 12 full-service restaurants. 617-5231300, faneuilhallmarketplace.com.

PRUDENTIAL CENTER 800 Boylston St., 800-SHOP-PRU, prudentialcenter.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.– 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Prudential Center features more than 75 stores and restaurants including The Cheesecake Factory, Saks Fifth Avenue, Ann Taylor and Barnes & Noble. It’s also a launch spot for the city’s renowned tourist attraction, the Boston Duck Tours.

Sporting Goods HEARTBREAK HILL RUNNING COMPANY 652 Tremont St., 617-391-0897, heartbreakhillrunningcompany.com. Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri ’til 7 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m. With other locations in Cambridge and Newton, this runner’s paradise carries footwear, apparel and accessories for the serious athlete. It even offers expert video gait-analysis to ensure the proper fit.

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A story by Gregory Maguire (Wicked) rekindles Hans Christian Andersen’s classic The Little Match Girl, which is paired with Oscar Wilde’s whimsical and achingly beautiful tale. For both presentations, intimate, innovative storytelling animates found objects into puppets and transforms the everyday into a city of dreams. Underground Railway Theater, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., 866-811-4111. Nov 25–Dec 31. $15–55.

Sights of Interest CAMBRIDGE COMMON/ OLD BURYING GROUND Massachusetts Avenue and Garden Street. A grazing pasture and cemetery for Puritan Newtowne, as well as a favorite meeting spot for public figures and a tent site for the Continental Army. Early college presidents and town residents were buried in “God’s Acre” across from the Common. CHRIST CHURCH Zero Garden St., 617-876-0200, cccambridge. org. Offices open Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Call for services. This 1761 Tory house of worship was utilized as a Colonial barracks during the American Revolution. HARVARD AND RADCLIFFE YARDS Located within Harvard Campus. The centers of two institutions that have played major educational roles since Harvard’s founding in 1636. HARVARD SQUARE/OLD CAMBRIDGE The center of Cambridge activity since the 17th century, the square is home to Harvard

University, historic buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY 580 Mount Auburn St., 617-547-7105, mountauburn.org. Daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Founded in 1831 by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Mount Auburn was the first landscaped cemetery in the country. Many prominent Americans are buried here, including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Isabella Stewart Gardner and Winslow Homer. The cemetery is also an arboretum, sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary. TORY ROW (BRATTLE STREET) One of the nation’s most beautiful residential streets, Tory Row is the site of Loyalist mansions and their elegant neighbors from nearly every period of early American architecture.

Entertainment BOSTON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Sanders Theatre, 45 Quincy St., 617– 236–0999, bostonphil.org. Maestro and BOSTONGUIDE.COM

CAMBRIDGE founder Benjamin Zander has conducted this acclaimed classical ensemble since its inception in 1979. Nov 17 at 7:30 p.m., Nov 20 at 3 p.m.—Debussy, Dutilleux, Walton and Elgar, $15–105. THE BRATTLE THEATRE 40 Brattle St., Harvard Square, 617-8766837, brattlefilm.org. $11; students & matinees $9; seniors & children (under 12) $8. Classic, cutting-edge and world cinema with double features almost every day. CLUB PASSIM 47 Palmer St., Harvard Square, 617-4927679, passim.org. This legendary folk music venue nurtured the early careers of icons like Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. THE MIDDLE EAST 472 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 617-864-EAST, mideastoffers.com. Whether Upstairs, Downstairs or in the Corner, this club showcases the best in alternative and indie rock bands. REGATTABAR Third floor of The Charles Hotel, 1 Bennett St., 617-661-5000, regattabarjazz.com. Regattabar is the leading jazz club in New England, showcasing performers rarely seen in the Hub. THE SINCLAIR 52 Church St., 617-547-5200, sinclaircambridge.com. This live music venue and gastropub is located in the heart of Harvard Square.

Theater THE DONKEY SHOW American Repertory Theater, Oberon, 2 Arrow St., 617-547-8300, cluboberon. com. Ongoing. Sat at 10:30 p.m. $25–45. Bringing the ultimate disco experience to Boston, this crazy circus of mirrorballs, feathered divas, roller skaters and hustlers tells the story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream through great ’70s club anthems. FINGERSMITH American Repertory Theater, Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., 617-547-8300. Dec 4– Jan 8. $25–85. The job seems simple at first: all that pickpocket Sue Trinder has to do is help a con man cheat a gullible young heir30

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ess out of her fortune. But nothing is quite what it seems in this mystery set in the shadows of Victorian England. Spiraling through London streets, madhouses and a stifling mansion with a shocking secret, Sue finds herself in the most dangerous landscape of all: awakening sexuality, love and betrayal. JOURNEY TO THE WEST The Nora Theatre Company and Underground Railway Theater, Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., 866-811-4111. Nov 25–Dec 31. $16–67. Mary Zimmerman’s adaptation of the the beloved comic Chinese novel in which a monk travels from China to India in search of spiritual enlightenment and Buddhist scriptures delivers whimsy, delight and a combination of comedy, adventure and satire mixed with a mystical dreamscape filled with puppetry and lyrical beauty.

Museums & Galleries HARVARD ART MUSEUMS 32 Quincy St., Harvard Square, 617-4959400, harvardartmuseums.org. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15; seniors $13; students $10; children (18 and under) free. The Harvard Art Museums—the Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Sackler—and its voluminous collections are now housed in a larger, newly renovated, Renzo Piano-designed facility. HARVARD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 26 Oxford St., 617-495-3045, hmnh.harvard. edu. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors & students $10; children (3–18) $8. As Harvard’s most visited attraction, the museum features exhibits ranging from mammals, fish and dinosaurs to minerals, gems and meteorites. MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER 20 Ames St., 617-253-4680, listart.mit.edu. Tue, Wed & Fri–Sun noon–6 p.m., Thu ’til 8 p.m. Free admission. One of the area’s premier showcases for contemporary art, the List Center presents works from the world’s leading contemporary artists through its changing exhibitions. THE MIT MUSEUM 265 Massachusetts Ave., 617-253-5927, web.mit.edu/museum. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $10; children, seniors & students $5; children (under 5) free. Exhibits welcome visitors into the world of MIT to discover the potential of science and technology.

PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY 11 Divinity Ave., 617-496-1027, peabody. harvard.edu. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $12; seniors & students $10; children (3–18) $8. From towering Native American totem poles and large Mayan sculptures to precious artifacts of the ancient world, the Peabody Museum is among the oldest archaeological and ethnographic museums in the world.

Dining Refer to Dining, page 51, for key to restaurant symbols. *THE ASGARD IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 350 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, 617-577-9100, classicirish.com. Communal tables and a variety of cool, comfortable places to sit—along with an extensive menu, a large craft beer selection, outdoor patio, live music, trivia nights, DJs and no cover charge—make the Asgard a perfect spot for a pint and a meal. Sat & SB. L, D, C. $

HENRIETTA’S TABLE The Charles Hotel, One Bennett St., Harvard Square, 617-661-5005, henriettastable.com. Locally grown and organic produce is used to create a lively, textured menu of reinterpreted New England classics. Private dining room available. B, L, D, Sat & SB. $$$

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CAMBRIDGESIDE GALLERIA 100 CambridgeSide Place, Lechmere Square, 617-621-8666, cambridgesidegalleria.com. Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun noon–7 p.m. This three-level mall features department stores such as Macy’s and H&M, as well as more than 100 other shops, including Gap, J. Crew and Aldo, and eateries like P.F. Chang’s and the new World of Beer.

EN BOCA 8 Holyoke St., Harvard Square, 857-259-6321, enbocacambridge.com. Savor this Mediterranean-inspired wine bar serving fresh, locally sourced small plates and sharable dishes cultivated from the farm, land and sea that have roots in Moroccan, Spanish, Turkish and Middle Eastern cuisine. L, D, LS, C, NC. $$

THE HARVARD COOP 1400 Massachusetts Ave., 617-499-2000, store.thecoop.com. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m. America’s largest college bookstore, located in Harvard Square, offers a wide selection of official Harvard clothing, souvenirs and four floors of books for all ages.

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Fares & Passes The MBTA offers a reusable “Charlie Card” on which riders can store value by using cash or a debit/credit card through kiosks available in all MBTA stations. A Charlie Card, which presently can only be used on the Subway and Bus lines, offers a discounted fare. Riders may also purchase single-ride Charlie Tickets and Day/Week Link Passes at these same kiosks.

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$2.25–12.50 Price depends on distance traveled. When purchasing a ticket on a train you may be subject to a $2 surcharge during peak hours, if that station has a ticket office or contracted vendor.

$12 for 1 day $21.25 for 7 days Unlimited travel on Subway, Local Bus, Inner Harbor Ferry and Commuter Rail Zone 1A. 7-Day Pass valid for 7 days from the date and time of purchase.

Bus Fares $1.70 Charlie Card Plus FREE bus transfers $4 Inner Express $5.25 Outer Express $2 Charlie Ticket $5 Inner Express $7 Outer Express

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Beacon Hill MAP PAGE 32 | F10 Strolling along Beacon Hill’s picturesque gas-lit streets, brick sidewalks and Federal-style row houses, it’s not uncommon to feel as though you’ve traveled back in time. Both eminently posh and utterly accommodating, this area has borne witness to much of the city’s storied past. The State House—with its gleaming gold dome—sits on the peak of the hill where the beacon for which the district was named used to reside. In this neighborhood, visitors can also find the African Meeting House, which holds the Museum of African-American History, as well as the Bull and Finch Pub, the inspiration for the popular TV show, “Cheers.” Charles Street, located at the flat of the hill, is lined with boutiques, restaurants, cafes and charming hotels. Locals descend ON THE the hill daily to enjoy all that Charles Street Green Line to Park St. Red Line to Park St., has to offer, adding to Charles St. the feeling of smallBlue Line to Bowdoin town charm. 38

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Back Bay MAP PAGE 32 | G9 Exquisite architecture and world-class retailers are plentiful in Boston’s most well-known neighborhood. The Victorian brick and brownstone residences that line the streets are not only beautiful, they’re widely regarded as the best-preserved examples of 19th-century urban design in the United States. Newbury and Boylston streets, where luxury shops vie for space amidst outstanding restaurants, welcome visitors and residents alike. Back Bay is also home to the iconic Prudential Tower, Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, the John Hancock Tower and two sprawling shopping malls connected by a climatecontrolled bridge. You’ll also find standout salons, spas, antique shops and galleries throughout. Nightlife thrives in Back Bay as ON THE well, where chic hotel bars, world-class Orange Line to Back Bay Green Line to Arlingrestaurants and ton, Copley or Hynes swanky lounges Convention Center abound.

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Italian culture reigns in the North End, Boston’s oldest and busiest neighborhood. The sweet scent of fresh cannoli rises from countless Italian bakeries that populate this district’s narrow cobblestone streets, while the veritable buffet of dining choices will have you wishing there were more than three meals to enjoy in a day. Recently, clothing and home decor boutiques have been setting up shop here, making the North End an even more diverse and desirable destination. Don’t even try to find a parking space—it’s best to hop on the T or walk. If you happen to be strolling the Freedom Trail, you’ll discover three of the North End’s most important historical sites: The Paul Revere House, Copp’s Hill Burying Ground and the Old North Church. Summertime brings people into the streets to celebrate various ON THE Italian feasts with Orange Line or music, socializing Green Line to and, of course, Haymarket sensational food.

In the heart of Boston, Downtown Crossing is where it’s happening. Enjoy a variety of exciting retailers, including a PAUL bakery, GAP Factory store, flagship Roche Bros. supermarket and a Primark department store. The area also boasts numerous attractions, including the historic Theatre District. The Ladder District features a growing restaurant scene while the pedestrian-friendly center of the neighborhood hosts New England’s largest Jewelers District and Macy’s flagship Boston store. The popular Freedom Trail courses through Downtown, while its Financial District is home to a growing roster of tech start-ups and the acclaimed Post Office Square. One of the most walkable districts in the country, Downtown Crossing is easily ON THE reached via MBTA subway and bus lines Orange Line or Red Line to Downtown Crossing and includes several Green Line or Red Line Hubway bike-rental to Park St. stations.

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The Fenway MAP PAGE 35 Just south of the Charles River lies Boston’s axis of entertainment, the Fenway. What was once a marshy wetland is now a thriving center of nightlife, arts and, of course, Fenway Park, home of the beloved Boston Red Sox. The Fenway district is often referred to as the Kenmore Square area and can easily be accessed from the T’s Green Line. Lansdowne Street, located right next to Fenway Park, is a prime attraction and boasts an impressive number of bars and dance clubs, including the famed Cask ’n Flagon, House of Blues and The Bleacher Bar. If you’re looking for a calmer cultural scene, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Symphony Hall offer a welcome retreat from the hubbub. And if you don’t have time to explore Fenway’s many social and cultural offerings, you ON THE can still look up and Green Line to Fenway, appreciate Boston’s Kenmore, Museum of famed CITGO sign Fine Arts hovering above it all. 40

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South End MAP PAGE 32 | I9 From award-winning restaurants to a throng of hip boutiques, the South End is one of the city’s premier cultural hot spots, boasting a thriving theater scene, as well as one of the largest gay communities in New England. Along its notably scenic streets, you’ll find elegant brick row houses, charming bakeries and scrupulously maintained private gardens. Follow Tremont Street to some of Boston’s quirkiest shops, as well as a bevy of international dining options. Exceptional plays and musical performances are found at both the Boston Center for the Arts and the Calderwood Pavilion, while numerous arts events and interesting trade shows constantly overtake the Cyclorama—a 23,000 squarefoot dome that first opened in 1865. With ON THE its avant-garde beauty and bohemian culture, Orange Line to Back Bay/South End the South End should Silver Line to E. Berkeley be on any visitor’s through Mass. Ave. to-do list. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: COURTESY OF FUSCO & FOUR

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The Seaport District is an eclectic hub of technological innovation, artistic activity and high-end dining frequented by business people and wide-eyed sightseers alike. Everything from the massive Seaport World Trade Center—an awe-inspiring structure that plays host to numerous expos and events— and the historic Boston Fish Pier to the charming Fort Point Arts Community can be found in this lively district. Those looking to relax can walk the Boston Harborwalk’s verdant paths or wander the numerous wharfs and piers that pepper this scenic community. Shiny new hotels, an exciting new guard of restaurants and an active arts colony combine to create one of Boston’s most unique neighborhoods. From small, welcoming galleries to the famed Boston Children’s Museum and the Institute of Contemporary Art, the ON THE Seaport District has a Silver Line to World venue for absolutely Trade Center every taste.

Located just across the Charles River from the North End and bordered by the Mystic River to the north, Charlestown, founded in 1629, is Boston’s most historic neighborhood. Two of the famed Freedom Trail’s most beloved sites—the Bunker Hill Monument, site of a pivotal Revolutionay War battle, and “Old Ironsides” herself, the U.S.S. Constitution, which is the world’s oldest commissioned warship—are located here. Both sites also boast free museums. A variety of restaurants and shops can be found both near the waterfront area surrounding the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, in bustling City Square and amongst the well-preserved Colonial architecture along Main Street, where you can find the Warren Tavern, America’s oldest watering hole and a local staple that has hosted the likes of Paul Revere, George Washington ON THE and Benjamin Orange Line to Franklin since its Community College 1780 debut.

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This 281-acre tree sanctuary designed by Emerald Necklace architect Frederick Law Olmsted opened in 1872. Now a National Historic Landmark, the arboretum contains about 15,000 trees, shrubs and flowers for your perusal. 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617-524-1718, arboretum.harvard.edu. Grounds open sunrise to sunset. Free admission. Visitor Center: Thu–Tue 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Horticultural Library: Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ice Skating FROG POND ICE SKATING RINK Boston Common, 617-635-2120, bostonfrogpond.com. Beginning midNov—Mon 10 a.m.–3:45 p.m., Tue–Thu & Sun ’til 9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 10 p.m. $6; under 58 inches free. Rental skates: $12; children (under 13) $6. Lockers: $3. Seasonal passes available. Ice skating on the Frog Pond has become a Boston wintertime staple. The heated skate house offers hot chocolate, snacks and music.

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BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN Bordered by Arlington, Charles, Beacon and Boylston streets. Open daily dawn to dusk. Established in 1837, the Public Garden is the nation’s first public botanical garden. Its 24 acres are filled with scenic and diverse greenery, as well as sculptures, including one that commemorates the popular children’s book Make Way for Ducklings. Other fixtures include the Lagoon, home to the famed Swan Boats from April through September.

BOSTON ATHENÆUM 10½ Beacon St., 617-227-0270, bostonathenaeum.org. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri ’til 5:30 p.m., Sat ’til 4 p.m., Sun noon–4 p.m. Art & Architecture tours: Mon at 5:30 p.m., Tue & Thu at 3 p.m., Sun at 1 p.m. Reservations required. One of the oldest and most distinguished private libraries in the United States, the Athenæum was founded in 1807. For nearly half a century, it was the unchallenged center of intellectual life in Boston, and by 1851 it had become

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 700 Boylston St., Copley Square, 617536-5400, bpl.org. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 5 p.m., Sun 1–5 p.m. Free admission. Art & Architecture tours: Mon at 2:30 p.m.; Tue & Thu

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INSIDE TIP: The Boston Public Library’s Norman B. Leventhal Map Center hosts two Shakespearethemed exhibits in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death.

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at 6 p.m.; Wed, Fri & Sat at 11 a.m.; Sun at 2 p.m. The first publicly supported municipal library in the world hosts one million visitors a year, who come to view this architectural masterpiece and its collection of more than five million books. Film festivals, exhibits and children’s programs run throughout the year. BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM Congress Street Bridge, 855-832-1773, bostonteapartyship.com. Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $26; seniors, students & military $23; children (4–12) $16; children (3 and under) free. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to accurately reliving the famous event of December 16, 1773. With a new state-of-the-art museum and authentic replica ships (the Beaver and the Eleanor), the attraction invites visitors to travel back in time to learn and experience the courageous acts of those who forever shaped the course of history. CUSTOM HOUSE TOWER 3 McKinley Square, 617-310-6300. Observation deck tours daily, except Fri, at 2 p.m. $5. Tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions; call ahead. Boston’s first skyscraper stands high over Boston Harbor as one of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Crowned by its distinctive clock tower and restored with modern luxuries, the building (operated by the Marriott Corporation) epitomizes the preservation of Boston’s historic architecture.

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THE FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 210 Massachusetts Ave., 617-450-2000, christianscience.com. Free tours of The Mother Church Tue noon–4 p.m., Wed 1–4 p.m., Thu–Sat noon–5 p.m. and Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m., every half hour. Services: Sun at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The original Mother Church built in 1894 is at the heart of the Christian Science Center, situated on 14 acres in the Back Bay. The Romanesque structure is made from New Hampshire granite with stained glass windows illustrating Biblical events. FOREST HILLS CEMETERY 95 Forest Hills Ave., Jamaica Plain, 617-5240128, foresthillstrust.org. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Created in 1848, this cemetery serves as the final resting place of

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SIGHTSEEING Eugene O’Neill, Anne Sexton, e.e. cummings, William Lloyd Garrison and former Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis. The 275 acres also contain sculptural treasures, an arboretum and an open-air museum. NEW ENGLAND HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL Carmen Park, Congress Street near Faneuil Hall, 617-457-8755, nehm.org. Tours available upon request. This haunting memorial features six luminous glass towers etched with the six million prisoner numbers of those who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors can walk under the towers and read the dramatic stories of the victims and heroes of this tremendous human tragedy. OTIS HOUSE 141 Cambridge St., 617-994-5920, historicnewengland.org. Wed–Sun 11 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.; beginning Dec 1—Fri–Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; tours every half hour. Last tour at 4:30 p.m. $10; seniors $9; students & children (5–18) $5; children (under 5), Historic New England members and Boston residents free. Built in 1796 for Harrison Gray Otis and his wife, this grand mansion is an example of high-style Federal elegance. Tours offer insight into the social, business and family life of the postRevolution American elite. ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY GREENWAY North End to Chinatown, 617-292-0020, rosekennedygreenway.org. This strip of green space adjacent to the Boston waterfront covering the site of the old, elevated Central Artery hosts seven water features in which to cool off, attractively landscaped gardens, public sculptures and a number of renowned food trucks and carts offering a variety of distinctive, affordable food offerings, as well as a seasonal, custom-made carousel. The park is also the site of many free public programs and events throughout the year. THE SKYWALK OBSERVATORY AT THE PRUDENTIAL CENTER 800 Boylston St., Prudential Tower, 50th floor, 617-859-0648, skywalkboston.com. Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Admission (including a headset audio tour of points of interest): $18; seniors $15; students (with college ID) $14; children (under 12) $13. Observatory may be closed due to weather conditions; please call ahead. New England’s 44

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premier observatory offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the city. This unique experience is a must for all Boston visitors, and boasts an audio tour, multimedia theater, the Dreams of Freedom: Boston’s Immigrant Experience exhibit and much more. ST. ANTHONY SHRINE 100 Arch St., 617-542-6440. Daily 5:30 a.m–7 p.m. Visit stanthonyshrine.org for a full Mass schedule. Directed by the Franciscan friars of Holy Name Province and inspired by the enduring legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, this Catholic ministry has been a Downtown Crossing landmark since 1947 and offers daily Masses—including seven music Masses featuring The Arch Street Band—and a comprehesive outreach program.

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Built in 1877, this house of worship is a combination of Victorian, Gothic and French Romanesque styles and is one of the great masterpieces of American church architecture. 206 Clarendon St., Copley Square, 617-536-0944, trinitychurchboston.org. Tue & Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Wed ’til 6:30 p.m., Sun 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Worship services: Sun 7:45 and 9 a.m., 6 p.m. Guided tours: $7; seniors & students (with ID) $5; children (under 16) free with an adult; call for times.

Tours and Trails ANTIQUE LIMOUSINE 617-309-6414. bostontours-antiquelimo. com. Tours by appointment only. Enjoy historic Freedom Trail tours in a 1939 Cadillac eight-passenger limousine, just like the Godfather’s car. Get close to the sights where the trolleys and duck tours can’t. The drivers dress, speak and act the part—just don’t mess with them or you might be riding in the trunk! They’ll make you an offer you can’t refuse. Ask about their specials. BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL 46 Joy St., 617-725-5415. Free guided tours Mon–Sat at 2 p.m. Visit afroammuseum.org for site descriptions. A guided tour through the north side of Beacon Hill, including the homes of politicians and entrepreneurs; the

African Meeting House, built in 1806; the oldest standing house built by an AfricanAmerican (1797); and the home of Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who harbored runaway slaves. Maps are available at the Museum of African American History. BOSTON IRISH HERITAGE TRAIL Various sites Downtown and in the Back INSIDE TIP: Bay, 617-696-9280, The State House, irishheritagetrail.com. City Hall and Fenway Park are all Maps available at Bosstops on the Irish ton Common and Heritage Trail. Prudential Center Visitor Information Centers. This self-guided, three-mile walking tour covers 300 years of history, taking you through Boston’s downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Learn about famous politicians, artists and war heroes, and the Boston Irish’s rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and triumph. BOSTON UPPER DECK TROLLEY TOURS 617-742-1440, bostonsupertours.com. Tours depart daily from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. approximately every 25–30 minutes; schedule is subject to change, visit bostonsupertours. com or call ahead for availability. Tickets can be purchased aboard trolleys or at various locations throughout the city. Basic tickets: $37.14; military, seniors & students $28.57; children (3–11) $19.05; children (under 3) free; premium tickets: $56.19; military, seniors & students $47.62; children (3–11) $32.38; children (under 3) free. Boston’s upper deck “Green” and ecoconscious trolley fleet provides superior views and comfort as you visit Boston and Cambridge’s historic sights. The Boston, Seaport and Cambridge loops include 26 convenient stops covering more than 100 points of interest. Premium tickets include a free second day on the trolley and your choice of admission to two of the following: The Harvard Museum of Natural History, the MIT Museum or the Institute of Contemporary Art. FENWAY PARK TOURS 4 Yawkey Way, 617-226-6666, boston.redsox.mlb.com. Tours leave daily, every hour on the hour, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., except game days. $18; military $15; children (3–12) $12. Tours originate at the Souvenir Store ABOVE PHOTO: MARGARITA POLIVTSEVA

located on Yawkey Way across from Service Gate D, rain or shine. This tour offers an inside look at America’s oldest active Major League ballpark, including a visit to the top of the famed “Green Monster.” THE FREEDOM TRAIL FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM TRAIL PLAYERS 617-357-8300, thefreedomtrail.org. Tours depart Boston Common Visitor Information Center and the Bostix booth at Faneuil Hall; call for times. $14; seniors & students $12; children (12 and under) $8; call for private tours. Explore the Freedom Trail with costumed actors portraying famous patriots such as James Otis, Abigail Adams and William Dawes in this 90-minute tour. HISTORIC PUB CRAWL BosTix Booth, Faneuil Hall, 617-357-8300, thefreedomtrail.org. Reservations required. Tue at 5:30 p.m. $43. The Freedom Trail Foundation’s 18th-century costumed guide takes you on a tour of Boston’s historic pubs where treasonous events were hatched more than 250 years ago. Enjoy plenty of beer and light fare along the way.

NORTH END MARKET TOUR Michele Topor, an authority on Italian cuisine and culture, hosts walking tours through one of the nation’s oldest Italian-American communities. 855-2491163, bostonfoodtours.com. Three-hour tours: Wed & Sat at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fri at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required. Custom tours for groups available. $57.

SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY TOUR 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617368-5080, samueladams.com. Tours begin approximately every 40 minutes, Mon–Thu & Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri ’til 5:30 p.m. Onehour tours include samples (ID required). $2 donation to a local charity. Call for special events and closings. Learn about the art of brewing beer and taste rich malts and spicy hops on this tour of the original Samuel Adams brewery. SOUTH STATION HISTORY TOUR Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue. Onehour tours the first Sat of every month at 1 p.m. Free admission. This free tour of BOSTONGUIDE.COM

SIGHTSEEING Boston’s South Station focuses on its colorful history and impressive architecture. No pre-registration required. Meet at the station’s concierge desk. SUPER DUCK TOURS Departing from Charlestown Navy Yard and Visitor’s Center at 100 Terminal St., Charlestown. Call 617-742-1440 or visit boston supertours.com to to book a charter. Tours daily at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. $33.33; seniors & students $29.52; children (3–11) $21.90; children (under 3) $11.43. This 90-minute tour departs from Charlestown Navy Yard, and offers a free shuttle to and from the New England Aquarium area. The amphibious tour takes visitors on a narrated waterfront journey through the streets of Boston, which suddenly turns into a nautical adventure when the bus becomes a boat and plunges boldly into Boston Harbor. THE SWEET & SAVORY SOUTH END FOOD TASTING AND WALKING TOUR 617-477-0567, bitesofbostonfoodtours.com. Through Nov 27—Wed–Sat at 11:30 a.m. (Nov 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.), Sun at noon. Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Reservations required. $59; weekends $62. This tasty tour takes place in Boston’s historic South End neighborhood. Explore favorite dishes from six South End restaurants, including chef-inspired sandwiches, creative cookies and the New England fried clams. URBAN ADVENTOURS 103 Atlantic Ave., 800-979-3370, urbanadventours.com. City View tour: $55. Daily at 10 a.m. Offering guided bicycle tours and bike rentals, Urban AdvenTours gives visitors a range of ways to explore Boston on two wheels, including the basic City View tour, a Cambridge tour and more.

Whale Watches NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM Central Wharf, 617-227-4321, neaq.org. Through Nov 20—daily at noon. $49; seniors $44; children (3–11) $33; children (2 and under) $16. Cruise on high-speed catamarans to Stellwagen Bank, the East Coast’s most famous destination for whale watching. Catch sight of humpback, finback and minke whales from the deck or from the comfort of a fully modernized cabin boasting snack and beverage services. 46

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Wildlife BOSTON NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan, 617-9838500, massaudubon.org/boston. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Located just outside of downtown Boston on the former grounds of the Boston State Hospital, the BNC is a 67-acre communitybased urban sanctuary. Trails and boardwalks traverse meadows and wetlands, home to over 150 species of birds, 40 species of butterflies and more than 350 species of plants. Year-round programs help foster an appreciation for nature and the environment. FRANKLIN PARK ZOO One Franklin Park Road, Franklin Park, 617-541-LION. Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $19.95; seniors $16.95; children (2–12) $13.95; military personnel with ID half-price. Home to more than 210 species, many of them endangered. Roam the Australian Outback Trail with kangaroos, visit the gorillas in the Tropical Forest, marvel at the lion at Kalahari Kingdom and see zebras, ostriches and wildebeests at Serengeti Crossing.

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Dedicated to advancing knowledge of the world of water, this aquatic zoo features a Giant Ocean Tank containing a Caribbean coral reef; a popular penguin habitat; Northern fur seals in the Marine Mammal Center; a shark and ray touch tank; and the Simons IMAX Theatre. Central Wharf, 617-973-5206, neaq.org. Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 6 p.m. $26.95; seniors & students $24.95; children (3–11) $18.95; children (under 3) free. Refer to Current Events section under Film for IMAX theater listings. Combination ticket prices available.

STONE ZOO 149 Pond St., Stoneham, 617-541-LION. Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $16.95; seniors $14.95; children (2–12) $11.95; military personnel with ID half-price. Highlights include Mexican gray wolves, meerkats, snow leopards, jaguars, black bears and white-cheeked gibbons. Special event: beginning Nov 25—ZooLights. ABOVE PHOTO: K. ELLENBOGEN

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When the Pilgrims landed in America in 1620, they landed at Plymouth Rock. They built their settlement three miles south of the rock and named it Plimoth Plantation. Today, visitors can tour the Plantation and see how the Pilgrims went about their daily lives, hunting, gathering and making crafts. 137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622, plimoth.org. Through Nov 27—daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. $31; seniors $28; children (5–12) $19.95; (under 5) free.

Museums CONCORD MUSEUM 200 Lexington Road, Concord, 978-3699763, concordmuseum.org. Mon–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m. $10; seniors & students $8; children (5–17) $5; children (under 5) & active military free. Ample free parking on Cambridge Turnpike. Relive Concord’s history, from Native American habitation and European settlement to the days of Emerson, Thoreau, the Alcotts and Hawthorne. Special exhibits: Women of Concord; The Art & Mystery of the Dollhouse. DECORDOVA SCULPTURE PARK AND MUSEUM 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, 781-2598355, decordova.org. Wed–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat & Sun ’til 5 p.m. $14; seniors $12; students $10; children (12 and under) free. Sculpture Park: open sunrise to sunset, admission charged during museum operating hours only. Tour one of the largest contemporary art museums and the only permanent public sculpture park in New England. Special exhibits: deCordova New

England Biennial 2016; Edward Steichen: Twentieth-Century Photographer. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM East India Square, Salem, 866-745-1876, pem.org. Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20; seniors $17; students $12; children (16 and under) free. The nation’s oldest continually operating museum boasts a collection showcasing African, Asian, Pacific Island and American folk and decorative art, a maritime collection and the first collection of Native American art in the hemisphere. Special exhibits: Importing Splendor: Luxuries from China; Raven’s Many Gifts: Native Art of the Northwest Coast; Mega City: India’s Culture of the Streets; Stickwork: Patrick Dougherty; Samuel F.B. Morse’s Gallery of the Louvre and the Art of Invention; Lunar Attraction; Double Happiness: Celebration in Chinese Art; beginning Nov 19—Shoes: Pleasure and Pain. SALEM WITCH MUSEUM 19½ Washington Square North, Salem, 978744-1692, salemwitchmuseum.com. Daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $11; seniors $9.50; children (6–14) $8. Life-size stage settings and historically BOSTONGUIDE.COM

BEYOND BOSTON accurate narration recreate the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials and executions of 1692. Translations available in Japanese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

Sights of Interest MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK 978-369-6993, Concord and Lexington (North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St., Concord), nps.gov/mima. Park grounds open sunrise to sunset. Created in 1959 to preserve the sites associated with the opening battles of the American Revolution, Minute Man Park consists of more than 900 acres of land along original segments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, including Lexington Green and Concord’s North Bridge, as well as The Wayside, the 19thcentury home of literary greats Nathaniel Hawthorne and Louisa May Alcott. OLD STURBRIDGE VILLAGE 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, 800-7331830, osv.org. Through Nov 27—Wed–Sun 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $28; seniors $26; children (3–17) $14; (under 3) free. Take a trip back in time at this recreation of an early 19th-century New England village where costumed educators give visitors a glimpse of life in America’s early days. Visit a tin shop, a cider mill and a blacksmith, ride the old-fashioned stagecoach and tour restorations of period New England homes. Special event: Dec 2–4 from 3–9 p.m.—Christmas by Candlelight. WOLF HOLLOW 114 Essex Road, Ipswich, 978-356-0216, wolfhollowipswich.org. Sat & Sun 1–3 p.m.; beginning Dec 1—Sun 1–3 p.m.; weather permitting. $8.50; seniors & children (3–17) $6. This wolf sanctuary offers a unique opportunity to meet a pack of gray wolves while enjoying an enlightening one-hour educational presentation during which visitors can observe the wolves interacting with their pack-mates at close range.

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Merchants Row and Faneuil Hall Square, 617-242-5689. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Historical talks given every half hour from 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., when hall is not in use. “The Cradle of Liberty” combines a marketplace on the first floor with the town meeting hall upstairs, the site of fiery revolutionary debate.

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Corner of Washington and State streets, 617-720-1713. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $10; seniors & students $8.50; children (18 and under), military & veterans free. Built in 1713, this seat of Colonial government was the center of activity for such patriots as John Hancock and Samuel and John Adams. It was here that the Declaration of Independence was first read in Boston.

OLD NORTH CHURCH 193 Salem St., 617523-6676. Daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Services: Sun at 9 and 11 a.m. Known as Christ Church and erected in 1723, this is Boston’s oldest standing church. Two lanterns were hung here on April 18, 1775, signaling the Redcoats’ departure by sea for Lexington and Concord.

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MONUMENT Breed’s Hill, Charlestown, 617-242-7511. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., last climb at 4:30 p.m.; beginning Dec 1—Mon–Fri 1–5 p.m., Sat & Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. The site of the historic battle of June 17, 1775.

HOUSE 19 North Square, North Street, 617523-2338. Daily 9:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. $3.50; seniors & students $3; children (5–17) $1. The oldest home in Boston (built c. 1680), occupied by silversmith and patriot Paul Revere from 1770 to 1800.

COPP’S HILL BURYING GROUND Hull Street. Daily 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. Set out in 1659, Copp’s Hill was Boston’s second cemetery. Many remarkable people are interred here, including the Mather family of ministers and Edmund Hartt, builder of the USS Constitution.

USS CONSTITUTION Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, 617-2425670. Thu & Fri 2:30–4 p.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This 44-gun frigate is the world’s oldest commissioned warship, christened “Old Iron sides” during the War of 1812 when cannonballs literally bounced off her triple hull.

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Enjoy top-notch seafood such as pan-roasted lobster, award-winning fried chicken and an impressive raw bar in a casual setting. L, D. $$$ 50 Dalton St., 617-867-9955; 149 Alewife Brook Parkway, Cambridge, 617-520-9500; summershackrestaurant.com.

Back Bay BAR 10 Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave., 617-424-7446, bar10boston.com. Bar 10 mixes signature martinis and lighter, modern American fare with a vibrant setting and an array of shareable dishes, including salads, flatbread pizzas and more. Voted Best Hotel Bar by Boston magazine and Best Civilized Nightcap by The Improper Bostonian. L, D, C, SB. $$ DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE 75 Arlington St., 617-357-4810, davios.com. Davio’s spacious, relaxed dining room

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serves as the perfect stage for its signature dishes, including homemade pastas and Brandt meats as well as a selection of fresh seafood. Additional flair is provided by the open kitchen layout. L, D, VP, C. $$$ L’ESPALIER Mandarin Oriental Boston, 774 Boylston St., 617-262-3023, lespalier.com. This sophisticated French classic, consistently named as one of Boston’s top eateries, is a favorite of both power brokers and couples out for a romantic evening. L, D. $$$$ OAK LONG BAR + KITCHEN Fairmont Copley Plaza, 138 St James Ave., 617Scan this code for 585-7222, oaklongexpanded Panorama dining listings barkitchen.com. This brasserie-style spot features a menu of inventive American dishes. The namesake Long Bar winds more than 80 feet through the restaurant, or visit offering a central meetbostonguide.com ing place for everyone BOSTONGUIDE.COM

DINING from young professionals and tourists to execs. B, L, D, LS, C, SB. $$$$ *THE TAJ BOSTON 15 Arlington St., 617-536-5700, tajhotels. com. This 1927 landmark offers dishes reflecting the seasonal flavors of New England as well as authentic Indian dishes for dinner. Cafe: B, L, D, Sat & SB. Lounge: L, D, C, LS. Bar: L, D, C, LS. $$$$ *TOP OF THE HUB 800 Boylston St., Prudential Center, 617-536-1775, topofthehub.net. Sit 52 stories above Boston for great dining and a spectacular view of the city. Live jazz seven nights a week. L, D, SB, LS, C. $$$$

Beacon Hill ANTONIO’S 288 Cambridge St., 617-367-3310, antoniosofbeaconhill.com. One of Boston’s finest Italian restaurants, Antonio’s serves traditional Italian food with nightly specials and a lengthy wine list. Specialties include homemade fusilli and shrimp margarita. L, D. $$ *CHEERS 84 Beacon St., 617-227-9605; Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-227-0150; cheersboston. com. The original Beacon Hill pub and its spin-off offer tasty traditional fare and an abundant beverage selection. Live entertainment Thu–Sat. L, D, C, LS. $

TOWNE STOVE AND SPIRITS CLINK 900 Boylston St., 617-247-0400, The Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., 617-224towneboston.com. The melting pot of 4004, libertyhotel.com/clink. Artfully marcuisines at this favored eatery within the rying European culinary tradition with Hynes Convention Center draws inspiration contemporary American innovation, Clink’s from numerous sources. Blending homedining room features elements of the origstyle, gastropub fare with refined presenta- inal cells from its earlier life as the Charles tions and contemporary influences, Towne Street Jail. Clink’s lobby bar draws trendy creates a dining experience with something urbanites Panorama 4.625x3.75 1/15/14 10:48 AM with Pageits1energetic nightlife scene. for everyone. L, D, Sat & SB, C. $$$$ B, L, C. $$$

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THE HUNGRY I 71½ Charles St., 617-227-3524, hungryiboston.com. In a two-story townhouse with three working fireplaces and an outdoor patio, chef Peter Ballarin serves signature dishes, including venison au poivre. L Thu & Fri, D, SB, C. $$$ NO. 9 PARK 9 Park St., 617-742-9991, no9park.com. Acclaimed chef Barbara Lynch serves up French- and Italian-style dishes in a sophisticated bistro atmosphere atop Beacon Hill, offering inventive versions of classic fare like fresh pasta and foie gras. L, D, LS. $$$$

Downtown BACK DECK 2 West St., 617-670-0320, backdeckboston .com.With three deck spaces, a menu of charcoal-grilled favorites, patio tables and backyard-inspired cocktails, Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with floor-toceiling windows, carriage lighting, lush green planters, glazed brick and an open kitchen. L, D, Sat & SB, C. $$ *BOND Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-956-8765, bondboston.com. This swanky restaurant and lounge boasts a diverse cocktail and wine menu to accompany its array of exotic international cuisine. L, D, C. $$$ *CAFE FLEURI Langham Hotel Boston, 250 Franklin St., 617-451-1900, boston.langhamhotels. com. Enjoy one of Boston’s top Sunday brunches, or sample contemporary New England fare and desserts within a sunlit garden atrium. B, L, SB. $$ FAJITAS & ’RITAS 25 West St., 617-426-1222, fajitasandritas. com. Established in 1989, Fajitas & ’Ritas features fresh, healthy Texan and barbecue cuisine at bargain prices. A fun place to eat, drink and hang out, the walls are decorated with colorful murals and the bar boasts some of Boston’s best—and sturdiest—margaritas. L, D, C. $ *THE KINSALE IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT 2 Center Plaza (Cambridge Street), 617742-5577, classicirish.com. Hand-crafted in BOSTONGUIDE.COM

DINING Ireland and shipped to Boston, this classic pub features a cozy interior with beautiful Celtic motifs and traditional Irish fare with 20+ beers on tap, 100-seat seasonal patio, live music and trivia on Wed. Sat & SB. L, D, C. $$ MERITAGE RESTAURANT + WINE BAR Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617439-3995, meritagetherestaurant.com. Known for its excellence in wine and food pairings, Meritage unveils a redesigned dining room, sophisticated wine bar and new private dining rooms overlooking Boston Harbor. Complementing the refreshed interior is Chef Daniel Bruce’s unique vineyardto-table menu. D, LS, SB, C, VP. $$$$ PARKER’S RESTAURANT Omni Parker House, 60 School St., 617-2278600. Enjoy nostalgic cuisine with a contemporary flair in the stately dining room where Boston cream pie and the Parker House roll were first served. B, L, D. $$$$

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ROWES WHARF SEA GRILLE Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, 617856-7744, roweswharfseagrille.com. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille delivers the sea straight to your table. Enjoy power breakfasts and lunches followed by a vibrant after-work cocktail and dinner scene. The sunlightfilled dining room or seasonal outdoor terrace is an ideal spot for a leisurely lunch or special date night. B, L, D. $$$ TRADE 540 Atlantic Ave., 617-451-1234, tradeboston.com. James-Beard-Award-winning chef Jody Adams serves delectable fusion dishes inspired by her world travels in an elegant, modern interior. L, D, SB. $$$

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America’s oldest restaurant, now celebrating 190 years, serves Yankee-style seafood, beef and chicken, and is famed for the oyster bar where Daniel Webster dined daily. Specialties include clam chowder and fresh lobster. 41 Union St., 617-227-2750, unionoysterhouse.com. L, D, VP. $$$

YVONNE’S 2 Winter Place, 617-267-0047, yvonnesboston.com. Located in the space formely occupied by the legendary LockeOber, this “modern supper club” serves internationally inspired small plates, rare wines, select beers and both classic and innovative cocktails in a luxurious setting. D, LS, C. $$$

Faneuil Hall Marketplace *DURGIN-PARK 340 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617-2272038, durgin-park.com. For more than a century, Durgin-Park has catered to the hearty appetites of locals and visitors alike. One of the oldest continuously running restaurants in the country, it features a wide selection of comfort food and classic New England fare, including clam chowder and the signature prime rib. L, D, C. $$ *HARD ROCK CAFE 22–24 Clinton St., 617-424-7625, hardrock.com. Offering classic American cuisine served with a healthy dose of rock ’n’ roll. After you eat, take in the

massive collection of authentic music memorabilia or enjoy live music from hot local and national acts. L, D, C, LS. $

Fenway/Kenmore Square THE BLEACHER BAR 82A Lansdowne St., 617-262-2424, bleacherbarboston.com. Inside Fenway Park, underneath the bleachers, take in center field views of America’s most beloved ballpark. With the feel of a neighborhood pub and featuring a deli-style menu and cold beer, The Bleacher Bar is open all year round. L, D, C. $ EASTERN STANDARD Hotel Commonwealth, 528 Commonwealth Ave., 617-532-9100, easternstandardboston. com. This Kenmore Square brasserie resembles an old hotel dining room and attracts a diverse crowd, from businessmen to Red Sox fans seeking a pre-game bite. B, L, D. $$

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DINING warm, social atmosphere and contemporary Italian cuisine in a stunning waterfront setting that features an open kitchen with a chef’s counter and an outdoor terrace with views of Boston Harbor. B, L, D, BR, C. $$$ MASSIMINO’S CUCINA ITALIANA 207 Endicott St., 617-523-5959, massiminosboston.com. Owner/chef Massimino—former head chef of Naples’ Hotel Astoria and Switzerland’s Metropolitan Hotel—offers specialties like veal chop stuffed with arugula, prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and black olives, among numerous other delights. L, D, LS, C. $ NEPTUNE OYSTER 63 Salem St., 617-742-3474, neptuneoyster. com. This outstanding raw bar offers an enormous selection of seafood, often cooked with a hint of Italian flair. The menu features 12 varieties of oysters, a renowned New England lobster roll, oyster minestrone and lobster scampi. L & D. $$$

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Patrons have been indulging in delicious, award-winning homemade pizza at Boston’s oldest brick-oven pizzeria since 1926. Delivery and curbside-to-go service available. 11½ Thacher St., 617-227-0765, reginapizzeria. com; also: Quincy Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace; South Station, Atlantic Ave. and Summer Street; 353 Cambridge St., Allston, 617-783-2300; 1330 Boylston St., 617266-9210. C in Allston. L & D daily. $

TERRAMIA RISTORANTE 98 Salem St., 617-523-3112, terramiaristorante.com. Specializing in creative interpretations of Italian classics, Terramia offers seasonally based dishes and an extensive wine list in a cozy, rustic atmosphere. D. $$

BLUE DRAGON 324 A St., 617-338-8585, ming.com/ blue-dragon. Named one of the best new restaurants of 2013 by Esquire, Ming Tsai’s 80-seat gastropub is a relaxed, Asianfusion neighborhood hangout with a tapasstyle menu. L, D, LS, C. $$ MENTON 354 Congress St., 617-737-0099, mentonboston.com. This famed restaurant by James-Beard-Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch combines meticulous French technique with a passionate Italian sensibility in a luxurious atmosphere. D. $$$$ MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE World Trade Center East, Two Seaport Lane, 617-526-0410, mortons.com. The renowned steakhouse chain is famous for serving prime-aged beef, including filet mignon and New York strip. They also offer a variety of other entrees, including superb jumbo lump crab cakes. L, D, C, LS, VP. $$$$ OCEAN PRIME 140 Seaport Blvd., 617-670-1345, ocean-prime.com. An award-winning restaurant and lounge from renowned restaurateur Cameron Mitchell, Ocean Prime is designed to please all palates, uniting fresh seafood and steaks with service that makes every guest feel like a VIP. L, D, LS, C. $$$$ *OUTLOOK KITCHEN + BAR The Envoy Hotel, 70 Sleeper St., 617-3383030, theenvoyhotel.com. Featuring local and seasonal cuisine and perched on the edge of the Fort Point Channel, Outlook also boasts a bar serving craft cocktails, craft beer, a carefully selected wine list, small-batch bourbons and single-malt scotches. B, L, D, Sat & SB, C. $$$$

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PASTORAL 345 Congress St., 617-345-0005, pastoralfortpoint.com. Enjoy authentic, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, house-made pastas, seasonal Italian entrees, wine on tap and beer cocktails in a warm, rustic setting. L, D, LS, C. $$

BABBO PIZZERIA 11 Fan Pier Blvd., 617-421-4466, babbopizzeria.com. Celebrity chef Mario Batali’s huge waterfront enoteca serves wood-fired pizzas, small plates, gelato, Italian wines and more. L, D, LS, C. $$

ROW 34 383 Congress St., 617-553-5900, row34. com. This “workingman’s oyster bar” features fresh seafood, a unique beer selection and an industrial-chic decor. L, D. $$$

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SPORTELLO 348 Congress St., 617-737-1234, INSIDE TIP: Chef Barbara Lynch sportelloboston.com. also owns Drink, Celebrity chef the acclaimed bar Barbara Lynch prodownstairs from vides her interpretaSportello. tion of a classic diner, serving up impeccable trattoria-inspired Italian dishes and a wine bar. L, D, SB. $$$

South End AQUITAINE 569 Tremont St., 617-424-8577, aquitaineboston.com. Modeled after contemporary Parisian bistros, Aquitaine offers a fresh take on traditional French cuisine while staying true to its regional roots. An extensive wine list and simple, sophisticated decor make this neighborhood eatery a Boston classic. L, D, C, Sat & SB. $$$

TAVERN ROAD 343 Congress St., 617-790-0808, tavernroad.com. Brothers Louis and Michael DiBiccari combine forces with local Boston artists to bring Fort Point a streetfood inspired menu featuring sharable small plates. L, D, LS, C. $$

*THE BEEHIVE 541 Tremont St., 617-423-0069, beehiveboston.com. Hailed as a must-see Boston venue by Travel + Leisure, Zagat and The New York Times, this popular Bohemian eatery and bar features worldclass live music as well as generous food and drink. D, Sat & SB. $$

TEMAZCAL TEQUILA CANTINA 250 Northern Ave., 617-439-3502, temazcalcantina.com. Located on Liberty Wharf, this restaurant offers fresh, authentic Mexican dishes, outdoor waterfront dining and an extensive drink menu, with more than 300 tequilas and nearly a dozen refreshing margarita options. L, D, SB, C. $$$

B&G OYSTERS 550 Tremont St., 617-423-0550, bandgoysters.com. This South End raw bar from James Beard Award-winning chef Barbara Lynch and Garrett Harker features bivalves from Wellfleet to the West Coast, as well as signature dishes like the lobster BLT and the Maine lobster roll. L, D. $$

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DINING BOSTON CHOPS 1375 Washington St., 617-227-5011, bostonchops.com. This urban steak bistro is a casual yet refined twist on steakhouse splendor. Savor mouth-watering prime cuts and a 2,000-bottle wine room along with rarely celebrated delicacies like roasted bone marrow and grilled herb marinated beef heart. D, LS, C, Sat & SB. $$$$ CINQUECENTO ROMAN TRATTORIA 500 Harrison Ave., 617-338-9500, cinquecentoboston.com. This contemporary, casual and energetic Italian eatery evokes the trattorias of Rome, offering an ideal spot for a night out or as a gathering place for brunch. D, C, Sat & SB. $$$$ COPPA 253 Shawmut Ave., 617-391-0902, coppaboston.com. This enoteca from legendary restaurateur Ken Oringer and chef Jamie Bissonnette serves a variety of pasta and wood-fired pizza, as well as modern charcuterie dishes and small tapassized delicacies like salt cod crostini and marinated mushrooms. L, D, SB. $$$

DARRYL’S CORNER BAR & KITCHEN Home to some of the best Southernstyle comfort food in the city, Darryl’s also features a lively assortment of live jazz, soul and R&B music and the “Best of Boston”awarded, all-youcan-eat Sunday Jazz Brunch. 604 Columbus Ave., 617-536-1100, dcbkboston.com. D, C, L Sat, SB. $$$

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GASLIGHT 560 Harrison Ave., 617-422-0224, gaslight560.com. Critics and locals alike are drawn to this acclaimed French brasserie featuring top-notch fare and a young, energetic atmosphere. SB, L, D. $$$ MASA 439 Tremont St., 617-338-8884, masarestaurant.com. Bringing the Southwest to the South End, chef Philip Aviles serves up specialties such as roasted salmon with chipotle and horseradish crust and chili rubbed steaks. Masa also serves brunch and a $1 tapas menu. D, SB, C. $$$ MISTRAL 223 Columbus Ave., 617-867-9300, mistralbistro.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows and white arches give this sophisticated restaurant a clean, airy feel. Acclaimed Chef Jamie Mammano’s sophisticated menu and a distinctive cocktail list helped to make Mistral a favorite for seasonal French cuisine. D, LC, SB, C. $$$$ MYERS + CHANG 1145 Washington St., 617-542-5200, myersandchang.com. Inspired by traditional Taiwanese cuisine and Asian street food, this fun and funky eatery offers playful and novel takes on the classic dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. L, D, C. $$ PICCO 513 Tremont St., 617-927-0066, piccorestaurant.com. Short for “Pizza and Ice Cream Company,” Picco delivers hot, fresh-out-of-the-oven pizzas and Italian entrees. After their meal, diners can choose from the ever-changing menu of homemade ice cream flavors or baked desserts. L, D. $$

TORO 1704 Washington St., 617-536-4300, toro-restaurant.com. Chef Ken Oringer’s popular Spanish restaurant features seating at a series of communal tables and small, perfect-for-sharing tapas dishes— such as salt cod fritters, crispy pork belly and glazed beef short ribs—that blend a variety of vibrant styles and flavors. L, D, SB, C. $$$ TREMONT 647 647 Tremont St., 617-266-4600, tremont647.com. Chef Andy Husbands’ inspired American fusion draws constant crowds to this South End staple. Make sure to catch the excellent brunch featuring homemade Pop Tarts. D, Sat & SB. $$

Theatre District ABBY LANE FOOD & SPIRITS 255 Tremont St., 617-451-2229, abbylaneboston.com. A neighborhood restaurant with a focus on approachability, affordability and excellent service, Abby Lane provides guests with a delightful experience by offering delicious

handcrafted food and spirits in a fun and family-friendly environment. L, D, C, LS. $$ AVENUE ONE RESTAURANT Hyatt Regency, One Avenue de Lafayette, 617-422-5579, regencyboston.hyatt.com. Newly renovated, this restaurant and lounge serves contemporary New England cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing cocktail, three-course prix fixe dinner or a delectable dessert. Discounted parking available. B, L, D, C, VP. $$$ CITYPLACE On Stuart Street between Tremont and S. Charles streets in the State Transportation Bldg., cityplaceboston.com. Enjoy everything from handcrafted beers at Rock Bottom Brewery, delicious treats from Panera Bread and gourmet Chinese at P.F. Chang’s as well as specialty pizzas, custom burritos and more in the Food Court. B, L, D, C. $–$$$ DORETTA TAVERNA & RAW BAR Heritage on the Garden, 79 Park Plaza, 617-422-0008, dorettaboston.com. Doretta embodies the simple and bold flavors that make Greek cuisine so popular. Renowned

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DINING chef Michael Schlow pays homage to his wife Adrienne’s family’s recipes, with an empashis on fresh, locally sourced, seasonal cooking. L, D, LS, C. $$$ *JACOB WIRTH 31–37 Stuart St., 617-338-8586, jacobwirth.com. Opened in 1868, Jacob Wirth is the city’s second-oldest restaurant, serving traditional German fare like wiener schnitzel, sauerbraten and a great selection of German beers. L, D, C, LS. $$

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This Boston favorite features more than 40 varieties of fresh fish and shellfish as well as a lengthy wine list. Named “Boston’s Most Popular Restaurant” by Zagat. 558 Washington St., 617-692-8888; 26 Park Plaza, Park Square Motor Mart, 617-426-4444; 255 State St., Long Wharf, 617-742-5300; Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617-266-6800; 270 Northern Ave., Liberty Wharf, 617-477-2900; other locations, legalseafoods.com. L & D. $$$

CUISINE INDEX Regina Pizzeria 56 Sportello 57 Abby Lane Food & Spirits 59 Doretta Taverna 60 Teatro & Raw Bar 59 Back Deck 53 Terramia 31 Ristorante 56 Bar 10 51 Zoe’s The Beehive 57 INTERNATIONAL MEXICAN/ The Bleacher 53 SOUTHWESTERN Bar 55 Bond 59 Fajitas & ’Ritas 53 Cheers 52 CityPlace 58 31 Masa Clink 52 En Boca Jacob Wirth 60 Temazcal Tequila Darryl’s Corner Cantina 57 Bar & Kitchen 58 Liquid Art House 60 Hard Rock 55 Menton Cafe 56 NEW ENGLAND Meritage The Taj Boston 52 Avenue One 59 Restaurant + Cafe Fleuri 53 Wine Bar 54 Towne Stove and Spirits 52 Durgin-Park 55 Oak Long Bar + 54 Henrietta’s 51 Trade Kitchen 31 Yvonne’s 55 Table Outlook Kitchen + Bar 56 Parker’s SEAFOOD IRISH 54 Restaurant B&G Oysters 57 The Asgard Sip Wine Bar Irish Pub & Jasper White’s and Kitchen 60 Restaurant 31 Summer Shack 51 Tavern Road 57 The Kinsale Ocean Prime 56 Top of the Hub 52 Irish Pub & Restaurant 53 Legal Sea Tremont 647 59 Foods 60 Neptune ITALIAN 56 Oyster ASIAN Antonio’s 52 Ostra 60 Blue Dragon 56 Aragosta Bar & Row 34 56 Myers + Chang 58 Bistro 55 Rowes Wharf Babbo Pizzeria 56 Sea Grille 54 FRENCH/ Cinquecento Ye Olde Union FRENCH-AMERICAN Roman Oyster House 54 Aquitaine 57 Trattoria 58 Eastern Coppa 58 SPANISH/TAPAS Standard 55 Dante 31 Toro 59 Gaslight 58 Davio’s L’Espalier 51 Northern Italian 51 STEAKHOUSES Mistral 58 Steakhouse Boston Chops 58 No. 9 Park 53 Massimino’s Cucina Italiana 56 Davio’s Maggiano’s Northern Italian FRENCH COUNTRY Little Italy 60 Steakhouse 51 The Hungry i 53 Pastoral 56 Morton’s the 56 Picco 58 Steakhouse

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LIQUID ART HOUSE 100 Arlington St., 617-457-8130, liquidarthouse.com. This combination restaurant and art gallery features acclaimed, globally influenced cuisine and cocktails along with rotating exhibitions by both local and international artists. D, C, Sat & SB, LS. $$$$ MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 4 Columbus Ave., 617-542-3456, maggianos.com. Enjoy scratch-made Italian-American meals inspired by traditional recipes served family-style in a relaxed, polished space. L, D, C. $$ OSTRA 1 Charles St. South, 617-421-1200, ostraboston.com. Chef/owner Jamie Mammano’s contemporary Mediterranean restaurant is inspired by both local and European varieties of seafood, featuring both innovative and classic preparations that highlight the natural and fresh flavors of each dish. D, C. $$$$ SIP WINE BAR AND KITCHEN 581 Washington St., 617-956-0888, sipwinebarandkitchen.com. With a menu featuring tapas-style plates—from sushi to grilled oysters to steak skewers—and an emphasis on wine, Sip allows diners to try different flavors and wines from around the world, and is perfect for gathering with friends before a show, after work or for brunch. L, D, SB, C, LS. $$$ TEATRO 177 Tremont St., 617-778-6841, teatroboston .com. Teatro boasts a reasonably priced, award-winning Italian-influenced menu by owner/chef Jamie Mammano. D, C, VP. $$$ ABOVE PHOTO: CHIP NESTOR

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BOSTON IS CHEF BENJAMIN STEIGERS’ for “pub,” Pabu boasts four distinct dining newest adventure. Trained in Michelin-star experiences, all offering a contemporary take restaurants Noma (Copenhagen) and Ryugin on Japanese tradition: a main dining room, (Tokyo), and sous chef at James Beard a sushi bar, a black granite cocktail bar with Award-winning chef Michael Mina’s San stunning views of Downtown Crossing and a Francisco-based Japanese restaurant Pabu, private dining room (seating 20) surrounded Steigers is now executive chef at Pabu Boston, by softly lit paper screens. Much of Pabu’s the latest addition to the Downtown Crossing menu is devoted to small, shareable plates dining scene, located on the second floor of that are the core of Japanese pub food, and the Millennium Tower. “It’s exciting and overit boasts an enormous list of 75 sake options, whelming all at the same time,” says Steigers, some of which are new imports making their yet he is up for the challenge. Boston debut. Seasonality is “the basis of a “The Boston food scene is really cool.… lot of Japanese cuisine” says Chef Steigers, There seems to be a strong dining commu“and that is something we definitely want to nity.” Also, Boston is a source of excellent, accentuate here.” fresh-caught seafood. Steigers explains: “I’ve Pabu encourages casual mingling over “a been working with Boston bluefin tuna my drink and snacks at the bar,” yet it is also an entire career, but never have I been able to upscale experience where “you can go to the talk directly with the fishermen.…I’ve always opposite end of the spectrum with a full tasting had to go through second- or third-party menu, a memorable event that you’ll be able vendors, who will fly the fish all the way out to the Tsukiji fish market PABU BOSTON in Japan, before another purveyor Millennium Tower, 3 Franklin St., 2nd floor, 857-327-7228, flies it back to California. To be able pabuizakaya.com to go direct to the source is a new experience for me.” It’s clear that Boston has a lot to conto keep with you forever.” For a dining experitribute to Pabu, but what does Pabu bring ence both welcoming and exotic, your newest to Boston? Named after the Japanese word adventure awaits at Pabu. —Olivia J. Kiers 62

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