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08 TOP 5
Amazing ways to connect with the city this month.
10 CALENDAR
Save the date and check out these must-do events.
14 INSIDER
The best of what’s trending in food and gear.
18 IN THE ‘HOOD
Kendall Square: Where to shop, eat, drink and have fun.
20 CURATED BOSTON Shape the city to your exact preferences with our list of insiders and experts.
22 THE ERIN EFFECT Meet the “Project Runway” winner at the cutting edge of fashion and technology. 供中国旅行人士使用
24 城市探索指南
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38 Food
30 Sights
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hose of you who like poetry will know that for T.S. Eliot, April is the cruelest month, but for many Bostonians it’s the coolest. Winter is behind us, the many pleasures of summer lie ahead and, even if it’s raining cats and dogs, everyone has a pronounced spring in their step. The feeling of optimism that billows through the city, like the hoppy cloud from a startup craft brewery, puts a smile on everyone’s face. And that’s way cool. Local artist and fashion designer Erin Robertson has emerged as the very essence of Boston cool since winning TV’s “Project Runway” last year. She has turned the city into her own personal creative wonderland and has established an axis of collaboration between her South End studio and the fizzing hub of innovation across the river at MIT. By placing herself at the cutting edge of art and science, Robertson is set to become a major player on the global fashion stage. We’re delighted to feature her on this month’s cover. Whichever corners of Boston you’d like to explore—historical, artistic, artisanal, whatever—it’s always a great idea to connect with local experts and insiders, from the guides who will take you behind the scenes at our worldclass museums to the foodie connoisseurs who can access a hidden network of tasting rooms. These modern, city-wise curators can deliver the kinds of Boston experiences that best match your preferences—and if you check out our Curated Boston story, you’ll know where to find them. Also in this issue you’ll find our pick of April’s most interesting events, shops and restaurants. So go explore, have fun, and be cool.
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THERE ARE plenty of flat-out
amazing weekend brunch venues in town, but few of them deserve the legendary status hard-earned by the always excellent Henrietta’s Table in Harvard Square. For more than two decades, the restaurant at The Charles Hotel has been a farm-to-table revelation, and on Sundays between noon and 3 pm, the all-you-can-eat buffet takes brunch to a whole new level.
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Get Clean
Our waterway is due for a spring spruceup—have fun at the Earth Day Charles River Cleanup. 2
Get Creative
Take your pick from hundreds of events—in and around Boston— under the pioneering ArtWeek banner. 3
Get Chili
El Pelon Taqueria hosts a hot pepper eating contest for the habanerically inclined. Wowza. 4
Get Rich
Win a work by an emerging artist at MassArt’s annual auction on April 7. 5
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Get Funny
The Boston Comedy Come Up will fortify your funny bone on April 14 at the Shubert Theatre.
April 22
Tristan & Iseult
The medieval love story of Tristan and Iseult has, in one form or another, gripped the imagination for the best part of a thousand years. What’s not to like about the core elements of passion, tragedy and ingested love potion? If you haven’t seen the Wagner opera or the James Franco movie, try The Boston Camerata’s treatment of the enduring legend, based on original European medieval sources, including the Middle High German version by Gottfried von Strassburg. At Pickman Concert Hall, 27 Garden St., Cambridge. Tickets bostoncamerata.org, 617.262.2092
April 22-28
Taste of Science Part of a nationwide network, Boston’s volunteerrun Taste of Science festival aims to take the marvels of the cosmos, the chemistry of beer, the inner workings of the brain—in fact, just about any subject worthy of scientific investigation—to a wider audience. Feed your curiosity. tasteofscience.org
For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/boston/local-events
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April at a Glance
IN APRIL Pour the Core April 7
Get your apple on at the hard cider festival.
Boston International Film Festival April 12-16
Hollywood comes to town wearing a warm frock.
Cambridge Science Festival April 13-22
Supercharge your latent geek with this amazing tenday tech shindig.
Collecting Stories The vaults containing Native American art at the MFA form the hub of this revelatory exhibition, which says as much about the act of collection as it does about the objects collected. Back in the late 19th century, various New England intellectuals set out for the Plains and the Southwest in search of what they perceived to be “authentic” Indian life—the fruits of their quest can now be seen in a fuller context. Highlights on show include a Plains headpiece (a “roach”) made from deer and porcupine hair and a pair of Eastern Woodlands moccasins. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300 April 25
Gustavo Dudamel
Known to his fans as The Dude, Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel arrives in town with the LA Philharmonic, brandishing a new work by Esa-Pekka Salonen, and stunners by Varèse and Shoshtakovich. Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., 617.482.6661
Four-stringed brilliance from the ensemble that gives everything from Gaga to Wagner a wristy twist.
Seven Things I’ve Learned April 15
An evening at Symphony Hall with radio legend and master storyteller Ira Glass.
All month
Marathon Boost
Perfectly timed for the 122nd Boston Marathon, the Spa at Mandarin Oriental has put together a package for designed just for runners. There’s no more luxurious way to flush lactic acid from stressed limbs. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8888
Boston Marathon April 16
If you’re not running order a large and flavorsome plate of carbs anyway.
Women in Comedy Festival April 19-22
A collection of podcasts and live events guaranteed to tickle you pink.
Bookish Ball April 21
Harvard Square invites you to party with tomes and celebrate Shakespeare’s 454th birthday.
For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/boston/local-events
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain April 14
From April 14
Three totally lip-smacking noodle joints
Wen’s Yunnan Noodle & Ramen
Head for the Newbury Street location—or the new Tremont Street branch—for a taste of Yunnan province.
Noodle Lab
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Amazing stall at that haven of flavor and color, Boston Public Market. Jot down your favorite noodle combo on a piece of paper and—hey presto—here it comes.
the Italian hamlets known as Cinque Terre, recall the way the towns are baked into the landscape: steep grassy hills reach up into the Italian sky from the froth of the Mediterranean, while the village homes stand along the cliffs like bizarre pink, yellow and red rock formations. At Terra, Boston Eataly’s upstairs grill, the earth and the city are equally intertwined: a wide staircase sweeps up from the churning market below, while overflowing greenery climbs the pale, colorful walls to the blue of the vaulted skylight above. In the exposed kitchen, Chef Bazzinotti roasts fresh produce and local meat over an open flame to let natural flavors and ingredients speak for themselves. Try the Fregola Con Vongole paired with a glass of Italian Vermentino or Schiava for a signature bite and sip of soil. 800 Boylston St., 617.807.7307 IF YOU’VE EVER HIKED
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The coolest walk-up in Boston’s Chinatown offers a delicious fusion of contemporary art and noodlicious flavor—the tsukemen dip with Japanese squash curry is a house standout. For more great food in the city visit wheretraveler.com
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Lunch at Eataly’s Terra opens up a luminous world of flavor
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Discover astral ceramics handmade by Coywolf Studio IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE, when humanity heads boldly
across the universe, it would be nice to think that we can bring along a menagerie of cosmic animal companions for company. That’s the scenario hand-painted onto a gorgeous collection of functional ceramics from Coywolf Studio—aka Ian Buchbinder, a Rhode Island-based potter whose finely honed technique is matched by only by his joyous, freewheeling imagination. Floating astronauts, astrocats and astrohounds adorn his tableware, every item guaranteed to bring a smile to any meal. Each piece is crafted on a potter’s wheel—no mass-production molds here—and everything is sturdy enough to survive microwave, dishwasher, weightlessness, solar radiation, gravitational waves and aliens. Breakfast on the space station? coywolfstudio.com For more great gear in the city visit wheretraveler.com
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Moroccan Tagine Le Creuset
The beautiful tagines made by Le Creuset are available at Sur La Table, 800 Boylston St., or lecreuset.com
Canfield Headphones Shinola
The Coupe de Ville of headphones— superlative audio craft from Detroit. 800 Boylston St., or shinola.com
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The quest for knowledge in Kendall Square tends to work up a hunger: head for Catalyst, where classic French technique meets local ingredients. ArtScience Culture Lab & Café takes you directly to the future of dining and Sumiao Hunan Kitchen is home to spicy delights. Catalyst 300 Technology Square, 617.576.3000, catalystrestaurant.com
ArtScience Culture Lab & Café 650 E Kendall
Meadhall offers a truly stupendous line of tap ales, from India pale to Baltic Porter; the Miracle of Science is a great place to relax and ponder, while The Automatic has a marvelous ‘Shot and a Can’ menu—we’re especially impressed by “The Shifty,” a nifty combo of Tecate and blanco tequila. Meadhall 4 Cambridge Center, 617.714.4372, themeadhall.com
Miracle of Science
270 Third St, 617.945.0907, sumiaohunan.com
321 Mass. Ave, 617.868.2866. miracleofscience.us The Automatic 50 Hampshire St., 617.714.5226, theautomaticbar.com
Curious book hounds can expect a mini-utopia at MIT Press Bookstore, which sits at the intersection of science and the arts: there’s a great journal rack too. Over at Cambridge Bicycle, freewheeling souls can equip themselves to join the local pedalheads.
As MIT’s contemporary art museum, the List Visual Arts Center is where the arts and sciences are mixed in a test tube. The recently refurbished Kendall Square Cinema is a great place to catch an indie movie; MIT Museum is never short of a mind-blowing installation.
301 Massachusetts Ave, 617.253.5249, mitpressbookstore.mit.edu
617.253.4680, listart.mit.edu
St, 857.999.2193, cafeartscience.com
Sumiao Hunan Kitchen
MIT Press Bookstore
Cambridge Bicycle
259 Mass. Ave, 617.876.6555, cambridgebicycle.com
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List Visual Arts Centre 20 Ames St.,
Kendall Square Cinema One Kendall
Square, 617.621.1202, landmarktheatres.com MIT Museum 265 Mass. Ave, 617.253.5927, mitmuseum.mit.edu
Institute of Technology at night; transformative food and drink at Catalyst; neon art at MIT Museum.
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NOT LONG AGO, the word ‘curated’ belonged to bespectacled professors who spent their days sifting through crates of collectible objects. Now, liberated from its museum context, curation has become an essential part of every modern city experience. Experts and insiders are lining up to offer their finely tuned advice on everything wonderful to do around town, from discovering the best local craft ale in a back-alley bar to exploring behind the scenes at a world-famous gallery. Boston has not only kept pace with this brave new curated world: it’s leading the way. If you arrive in town with a set of preferences, you’ll find someone who can tailor your stay to the way you’d most like to spend your time. We’ve rummaged around in the city’s most cultured quarters and put together this starter’s list of notable curators to set
you on your way. Whether you’re a noodleloving vinyl collector with an interest in Andy Warhol or a cheese-fixated sneakerhead with a yearning for craft cider, we’re sure you’ll discover exactly the Boston you’re looking for. ART SMART Private museum and gallery tours have been taken up several cultured notches by Art Smart (artsmart.com) which presents an eye-catching palette of options overseen by handpicked guides. From the “Harvard Art Museums” option to “Insta-Art” (an Instagram-based art hunt) at the MFA, Art Smart opens up the full scope of Boston’s much-loved art institutions. THE BRATTLE THEATRE There are many great reasons to build your curated cinema experience around
COURTESY TASTING COUNTER
Meet the local experts who can redesign the city just for you. By Mike Hodgkinson
Whether you’re a noodle-loving vinyl collector or a cheese-fixated sneaker-head, you’ll discover exactly the Boston you’re looking for. the Brattle (40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.876.6838, brattlefilm.org) in Harvard Square—and not the least among them is access to a limited edition “Suspiria” enamel pin to be worn proudly by fans of director Dario Argento. The real clincher is their supremely imaginative, ongoing repertory program. OFF THE BEATEN PATH FOOD TOURS There’s no shortage of food tours in Boston: some take you to ambrosial heights, others follow a trail of stale crumbs. One of the very best is Off the Beaten Path (offthebeatenpathfoodtours.com) which specializes in the artisanal food-topias of Somerville and Cambridge.
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JK FOOD GROUP CRAWL Chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette are superstars on the Boston food scene, and their tapas tour—aka the JK Food Group Tour (jkfoodgroup.com)—is a gilded peach of foodie curation. A ticket ($150 plus tip) buys you a one-night sampling of their culinary genius at Toro, Coppa and Little Donkey, featuring signature delicacies. TASTING COUNTER The notion of great care in selection implicit in curation (from the Latin word “cura” meaning “care”) reaches a state of culinary perfection in Somerville at Tasting Counter (14 Tyler St., 617.299.6362, tastingcounter. com), a restaurant redefined as a “seasonally evolving taste encounter.” There are no reservations, just a pre-purchase ticket which covers everything—tasting menu, beverage pairings, service and tax. BAR BOULUD If your idea of a perfect, curated meal involves an in-person introduction by one of the world’s greatest chefs, whose culinary empire stretches from New York to Singapore via Boston, then check out
the events scheduled at Bar Boulud (776 Boylston St., 617.535.8800). Maestro-in-chief Daniel Boulud designs and oversees the occasional dinner here, and his arrivals in town should never be missed. POST 390 Several local restaurants have gone the extra mile when it comes to curation, and a special mention must be offered to Post 390 (406 Stuart St., 617.339.0015) in the Back Bay. Earlier this year, executive chef Nick Deutmeyer and his team put together an outstanding “Cooking with Craft Beer Farm-to-Post Dinner.” THE URBAN GRAPE The very definition of a drink store has been reinvented at The Urban Grape (303 Columbus Ave., 857.250.2509, theurbangrape. com) in the South End. Curation here means one-on-one collaboration with owner TJ Douglas, monthly Urban Samplers (four well chosen wines for $50) and Progressive Shelving—a unique system of grouping wines by their body. YOTEL The Seaport’s smart and perfectly formed new hotel (65 Seaport Blvd., 617.377.4747) has a pretty good handle on what its tech-savvy, citywise patrons really want— and their approach to curation involves a carefully chosen list of partners, grouped along themes (e.g. Valentine’s Day). Expect imaginative pop-ups and sharp entertainment on a weekly basis. BODEGA Curated footwear and sports apparel meets infinite coolness and a sweet sense of humor at Bodega (6 Clearway St., shop. bdgastore.com), which hides its goodies behind a faux store front. What appears to be a ropey convenience store is actually a trove of expertly chosen street gear.
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Since winning “Project Runway” Erin Robertson has supercharged fashion in Boston. By Mike Hodgkinson
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AT FIRST GLANCE artist and fashion groundbreaker Erin Roberston may appear defiantly un-Boston, but the opposite is closer to the truth. The saucy, neon-charged iconography and retina-caressing color bursts of her current designs—check out an-erin.com and @an_erin—are a defiant rejection of the big-label uniformity that tends to define the city. Everything about Robertson screams Boston outlier. The thing is, she’s deeply connected to Boston’s fizzing matrix of technological and artistic creativity, which makes her the quintessential 21st-century Boston designer. IDENTITY
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Robertson transplanted herself from Utah to Boston age 18, worked as a dental assistant at Harvard for five years, then found her true calling at MassArt. Last year she won Season 15 of fashion reality TV’s “Project Runway,” after which she went totally native, choosing not to move to established fashion epicenter, New York. “In Boston there’s so much more opportunity for actual new things to happen,” she tells us over a lively pink rosé at Petit Robert Bistro near her South End studio. She effortlessly guides our conversation from artistic Japanese fish and 3D printing to synthetic biology and more... Where Boston: How have your Utah roots informed your career? Erin Robertson: My mom and my grandma both sew. I grew up with sewing machines. I made my prom dress—I was super not normal in Utah. When I was a kid, I was interested in nature and running around catching bats and snakes. That part of the story is always important to me because it’s sort of how it ties into my curiosity. I love adventures, so that ties into who I am now, the way I see fashion and art. WB: What excites you about fashion? ER: Fashion is so much about your identity: like a second skin. The way we dress ourselves is sending a message to someone, whether it’s a lover of a friend. Fashion is such a cool way to say something about yourself without using words. WB: Does nature inspire you? ER: Yes. The Japanese puffer fish is one of my favorite animals. It creates this giant, mathematically perfect pattern on the bottom of the ocean. It’s the most beautiful thing. The fish works 24/7 for a week. It makes these ridges and embellishes it with shells. And it’s only to get a mate: to attract a female. Animals do this in nature—we’re
no different than animals. We’re all doing things to impress people. WB: When did you really start to make connections between art and science? ER: In my senior year I took a class with Neri Oxman at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Synthetic biology. It just blew my mind. I made a bunch of new friends. WB: So now you’re at the hub of a new creative network. ER: I just want to collaborate with people. I hate the word ‘intersection’ because it’s such a buzz word. But I really love art, design, science and technology. I can laser cut and 3D print, but there’s another level of it. I just collaborated with Jifei Ou—he has a 3D printing machine at the MIT Media Lab that can print fur. I have access to this stuff because I live in Boston. WB: What are you working on now? ER: I wanna get second-hand clothes and ‘Erinize’ them. That’s one of my next projects—we don’t need more clothes, we just need to appreciate more what we have. A passion of mine is to try to figure out how to eliminate more fashion, not necessarily create more. WB: What are some of your Boston cultural highlights? ER: I love the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Isabella, who started it, loved Boston. I love how she believed in Boston and she wanted to put Boston on the map for art and culture. She would outbid a bunch of other museums for amazing artwork. And she mixed her collection with no-names. I love dichotomy. That’s exactly what the Gardner is to me. There’s this really intense Rembrandt and there’s amazing no-name art there too. WB: What’s your best tip for understanding Boston? ER: I think Boston is like a nice wine. It takes a while—and a lot of people don’t have the patience for it.
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奢侈品牌精品店，上端则 是各种独立经营的店铺 和国际旗舰店。 附近有两座室内购物中 心提供各式高档精品店。 Copley Place 是后湾区的 高端商场，Neiman Marcus 和 Barneys New York 是其中最著名的精 品店，其他广受欢迎 的品牌还包括 Louis Vuitton、Dior 和 Tom Ford 等。Prudential Center Back Bay 毗邻文华东 方酒店，位于保诚大厦 下方，Aritzia、Frette、 Johnny Was 和 Shinola 等精选品牌尽在其中。 在公共花园附近的博伊 尔斯顿街上，商住两用大 厦 The Heritage on the Garden 开设了 Hermes、 St. John 和 La Perla 等品
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作为全世界最具创意的餐厅目的地之一，波士顿的金牌美誉逐年 升高，一系列业已成名的经典名店（Menton 餐厅、Top of the Hub 餐厅）和打破常规的后起之秀（Little Donkey 餐厅、Uni 餐厅）都为 这座城市奠定了坚实基础。海鲜无疑是永恒的新英格兰特色，意式 餐厅则赋予北城以独特定位，但波士顿对创新和亚洲风味和融合 才是大部分餐厅最令人兴奋的特色所在。
现代日本料理和威士忌
Michael Mina 和 Ken Tominaga 共同创办的高档 “izakaya”（日语意 思为美食酒吧）PABU Boston 位于千禧豪景阁，餐厅将质朴的日式
传统和现代的华丽复杂完美融合——在设计赏心悦目的菜单上， Happy Spoon（一口香）、东京炸鸡、御好烧、熏油甘鱼和炉端烧牛排 （在桌上完成制作）。日式威士忌的选择丰富多样，非常值得一试。 PABU Boston at Millennium Tower, 3 Franklin St., 857.327.7228
海鲜、清酒和全球街头小吃
Ken Oringer 和 Tony Messina 创办的餐厅 Uni 使出浑身解数，供应日
本料理、以全球街头小吃为灵感的小碟、以及创新的细卷寿司、握寿 司和生鱼片。Uni 餐厅采购的海鲜源自当地渔民和东京的筑地市场。 光滑的暗色木头和以纹身为灵感的艺术品使这里精致和现代的氛围 更加浓厚。日本拉面极受欢迎，但仅在周末晚间供应。清酒用玻璃 罐和玻璃瓶倒出。Uni, 370 Commonwealth Ave., 617.536.7200 26
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精致寿司或流行文化融合体
Tim 和 Nancy Cushman 创办的高 档餐厅 O Ya 位于一个拥有百年历史
的消防站，这里是波士顿必去的现 代化日本餐厅之一。这家店几乎不 能预订；至少要提前三星期订位。 菜单供应采用创新原料制作的精 致菜肴，清酒酒单选择多样，无与 伦比。位于芬威的 Hojoko 餐厅同样 由这家餐厅的团队负责，该餐 |厅将现代化的日本料理与怪诞的 流行文化装饰完美地融于一体。 餐厅氛围和菜单上的菜品更为休 闲随意。欢迎散客偶然前来，现场 音乐从不间断，香辣大眼金枪鱼卷 配蒜香蛋黄酱这样的创意菜品一 定不会令您失望。 O Ya, 9 East St., 617.654.9900 Hojoko, 1271 Boylston St., 617.670.0507
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Tofu at PABU
ART & HISTORY
美术与历史
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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式的收藏涵盖全世界最精美的一些 珍品，其中包括国际和当代艺术品、 乐器、照片和纺织品等。有关波提切 利和马蒂斯作品的大型展览将于 4 月 在此开始。不会英语的游客可以寻求 移动指南的帮助，提供中文和日语版 本。465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300
Harvard University Boston Duck Tours
陆路畅通，海路发达
从查尔斯河以北剑桥的著名学习中心（麻省理工大学、哈佛大学） 到北城的自由之路（波士顿公园和 Copley Place 就在下方），全世界 很少有其他城市能像波士顿一样，如此完美地将历史风情与 21 世 纪的纷繁复杂结合在一起。波士顿中部临近河流和波士顿港，这意 味着，感受水滨风情是到访波士顿必不可少的一个流程，而大学和 博物馆也可以闲庭信步，不疾不徐地慢慢参观。 Boston Duck Tours 就是一个很好的例子。这趟时长 80 分钟的两栖 观光之旅由“司机”负责解说，结合了波士顿著名景点的路上观光， 比如州议会大厦和 Newbury Street，还可以滑入查尔斯河游览城市 风光。行程每天定时从保诚中心、科学博物馆和新英格兰水族馆出 发，日落前一小时结束。此外，游览还提供普通话、粤语、日语和韩 语等国际语言解说。出发点：Prudential Center，53 Huntington Ave.； Museum of Science，1 Science Park；New England Aquarium， Central Wharf；617.267.3825 Boston HarborWalk 是另一个可供游客参观的地面与海水相接的 景点，可免费参与。由此可以前往几个街区，包括北城、金融区和 海港区（波士顿港在此与市区相连）等，跟着沿海岸线依次排列的 HarborWalk 标志漫步，将天际线、游船、港岛、历史气息浓厚的码头 等优美景观尽收眼底。
Harvard University 提供官方引导的历
史参观之旅，由学生担任导游，在 美国最古老的校园里讲述这里的见 闻和乐趣。了解早期的美国历史、殖 民时期和现代的建筑、艺术以及等 等。提前通知即可安排使用另一种 语言的行程。Smith Campus Center, 30 Dunster St., Cambridge, 617.495.1573
Gardner Museum Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
内的画廊展出 2500 件永久藏品，这 些艺术作品都是由艺术赞助人和波 士顿人伊莎贝拉·斯图尔特·加德 纳在 20 世纪之交获得的。从绘画 和雕塑到纺织品和银器，这里收藏 了来自世界各地的重要艺术作品。 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401
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In the Style Of The Copley Society of Art on Newbury Street is the oldest non-profit arts organization not just in Boston but in the entire country—back in 1913, they held a show featuring art-scene newcomers, Picasso and Van Gogh. On show through April 12 is the winter members juried exhibition, broadly titled “In the Style Of” and featuring a variety of themes and styles. Don’t miss the chance to be captivated by Lori Mehta’s first prize-winner “Steep Recline,” a gorgeous oil painting of a girl suspended in sunlight, or Gillet Page’s “The Sower,” a statue in bronze of a man scattering seeds. Pictured is “Almost” by Debra Keirce. 158 Newbury St., 617.536.5049
This large space always features varied, contemporary work by two of its more than two dozen members, who are all Boston-area artists. Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 486 Harrison Ave., 617.482.7781. COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART
America’s oldest nonprofit art association, Co|So shows more than 500 living member artists who range in ability from student to world-renowned. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 158 Newbury St., 617.536.5049. DTR MODERN GALLERIES
DTR specializes in 20th-century masters and boasts a significant privately-held collection of works by artists including Picasso, Chagall, Basquiat, Dali, Botero and Warhol. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 167 Newbury St., 617.424.9700.
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GALERIE D’ORSAY
Galerie d’Orsay represents international art masters including Rembrandt, Matisse and Dali, as well as highly recognized contemporary painters and sculptors. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 33 Newbury St., 617.266.8001. INTERNATIONAL POSTER GALLERY
This poster nexus—recently relocated to SoWa—is globally recognized for its collection of 10,000 original vintage posters ranging from the 1890s to the post-war era. It also boasts the world’s largest collection of Italian posters, a series of 20th-century Swiss posters and one of the world’s finest arrays of Soviet posters. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 460C Harrison Ave., 617.375.0076. THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS
After 118 years in the Back Bay, America’s oldest craft organization moved to a brand new,
20,000-square-foot space in Boston’s Seaport District. Open Tu-W and F-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 100 Pier 4, 617.266.1810.
ART MUSEUMS
tours available. Open Sa-Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-10 pm. Admission: $10-25. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300.
ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS
HARVARD ART MUSEUMS
SOWA FIRST FRIDAY
Harvard Art Museums are comprised of three institutions—Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler museums—plus four research centers and possesses some of the nation’s foremost art collections, with holdings of Western art dating from antiquity, Islamic and Asian art, and European and American art since 1900. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $10-15. 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400.
At the center of the SoWa Arts District, on the first Friday of each, month more than 70 SoWa Artist Guild artists open their studios to the public en masse, making their 450 Harrison building a contemporary art lover’s dream destination. Free event 5-9 pm. 450 Harrison Ave.
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON
Encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Free guided
PUBLIC ART
MIT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION
Lauded tech school MIT also has an artistic side. The school’s campus has become a hotbed of creative works in all media, and the university is also known for its artful architecture. Audio tours available. 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.
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ART GALLERIES
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He saw the moon as just the beginning.
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Sights Never Abandon Imagination The drive west from Boston to the Norman Rockwell Museum in the Berkshires is often laced with wonderful surprises, and this month the destination provides an element of artistic wizardry thanks to “Never Abandon Imagination: The Fantastical Art of Tony DiTerlizzi.” Best known for his book series, “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” DiTerlizzi has created a universe of fairies, trolls, goblins and sprites to best any other. Over 150 original paintings and drawings are on display. 9 Glendale Rd., Stockbridge, 413.298.4100
BANK OF AMERICA’S MUSEUMS ON US
Bank of America offers cardholders free admission to 150 participating cultural institutions across the U.S. on the first full weekend of each month. Seven in Massachusetts, three in the Boston area. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 617.253.5927; Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave. 617.267.9300; Isabella Steart Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way 617.566.1401. CITYPASS
Save 43 percent off admission and skip lines at four participating sites. Valid for nine consecutive days from first use; purchase online or at each site. $56; $44 ages 3-11. New England Aquarium; Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; Skywalk Observatory, 800 Boylston St.; Boston Harbor Cruises, Long Wharf. For information, call 208.787.4300 or 888.330.5008.
ATTRACTIONS
MINDTREK VR
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sive fun—battle zombies and robots with like-minded players. Tickets available online. 34 Cummings Park Drive, Woburn, 781.787.2600.
CITY SIGHTS
FANEUIL HALL
Boston merchant Peter Faneuil had this building constructed in 1742 and gave it to the city of Boston. It became known for being the breeding ground of the American Revolution, and thus called “The Cradle of Liberty.” Today, Faneuil Hall remains a symbol of freedom and houses a visitor center, the Great Hall and an armory museum. Free admission. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300. THE FREEDOM TRAIL
Focused on the American Revolution, from the Colonial period to the War of 1812, this 2.5-mile, red-painted and bricked path connects 16 historic sites, each of which has its own story. 617.357.8300. HARVARD SQUARE
Harvard Square pulses as the heart of Cambridge, Boston’s sister city here in the Hub. The square is noted for its great people watching, dozens of specialty book stores, eclectic shopping options, and also music clubs known for regularly hosting legendary talent.
Harvard Square, Cambridge, 617.491.3434. KING’S CHAPEL BURYING GROUND
King’s Chapel Burying Ground is Boston’s oldest cemetery, founded 1632, and is full of retiring famous Colonial folk, like Mayflower passenger Mary Chilton. Notable features to look for: Joseph Tapping’s headstone, and William Dawes’ tomb that bears his name but not his body. Open daily M-Sa 10 am-4 pm, Su 1:30-4 pm. Tremont Street at School Street, 617.523.1749. LONG WHARF
Literally, Boston’s longest wharf. In the 18th century, John Hancock had his offices on the dock (which you can visit while dining at Chart House restaurant). Today, yachts, ferries and tour boats weigh anchor here. LOUISBURG SQUARE
Beacon Hill address that’s been home to some of Boston’s richest residents like Louisa May Alcott and the Kennedys. Many of the Greek Revival row houses remain single-family homes and surround a private, gated green. Between Pinckney and Mount Vernon streets.
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String of bronze statues in the Public Garden created by local artist Nancy Schon. Celebrates the duckling family in Robert McCloskey’s children’s book “Make Way For Ducklings.” Public Garden. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
This preeminent bastion for higher learning focused on the practical application of technology, science and research for the 21st century extends over 168 acres along the Cambridge side of the Charles River Basin. The Great Dome of Barker Library is perhaps the school’s most iconic structure, but a premium has always been placed on the entirety of the campus’ architecture, with sleek and modern buildings designed by the likes of Alvar Aalto, I.M. Pei and Frank Gehry. Visitor Center, 77 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.253.1000. NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to the Gulf of Maine. Come see the Giant Ocean Tank, a Caribbean coral reef environment boasting 2,000 sea creatures! Admission: $18.95-26.95. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. NEAq’s IMAX Theater screens films daily;
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tickets: $7.95-9.95. 1 Central Wharf, 617.973.5200.
James M. Curley. 45 School St., 617.523.8678.
NEWBURY STREET
OLD SOUTH MEETING HOUSE
Newbury Street is a hot destination for shoppers. Part posh (the lower end of Newbury features luxury brand boutiques from Chanel to Valentino) and part hip (the upper end of Newbury boasts independently owned shops and international flagship stores). Newbury Street at Arlington Street; Newbury Street at Massachusetts Avenue.
Built in 1729 as a Puritan meetinghouse, this site is well known as the place of mass protest gatherings that led to the Boston Tea Party. Famous former congregants include Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Admission: $1-$6. Open daily 9:30 am-5 pm. 310 Washington St., 617.482.6439.
OLD CITY HALL
Built between 1681-1682 this “lean-to” style house is the oldest dwelling in the city of Cambridge. Despite alterations to the home over the years much of the original frame and materials remain. 21 Linnaean St., Cambridge, 617.994.6669.
This decadent structure was built 1862-1865 as one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire architectural style in the U.S and is now one of the only ones that survives. This is actually Boston’s third city hall, and it saw the service of 38 mayors through 1969, including Josiah Quincy and
HISTORIC HOMES
COOPER-FROST-AUSTIN HOUSE
FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
National historic site commemorates the great American landscape artist. Free guided tours of Fairsted, Olmsted’s historic design office and grounds, offered F-Sa between 9:30 am-4 pm. 99 Warren St., Brookline, 617.566.1689. GIBSON HOUSE
Formerly the home of widow Catherine Hammond Gibson and her son Charles, this six-level structure was designed by Boston architect Edward Clarke Cabot and built 1859-1860. Admission: $3-9. Open for guided tour only W-Su at 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. 137 Beacon St., 617.267.6338. WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT HOUSE
Twin Federal-era town houses named for the American his-
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torian who lived there in the mid-19th century. Features Prescott’s restored study, decorative arts and a costume collection. Open W-Th and Sa 1-4 pm. Admission: $8. 55 Beacon St., 617.742.3190.
LIBRARIES/CULTURAL CENTERS
BOSTON ATHENAEUM
One of the city’s largest and oldest membership libraries and its first museum of fine arts. Visitors may tour the first floor and galleries M-Th 9 am-8 pm, F 9 am-5:30 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm, Su noon-4 pm. 10 1/2 Beacon St., 617.227.0270. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
America’s first municipally-funded public library houses millions of books, manuscripts, music scores and art and boasts a scenic courtyard, events and exhibits. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm,
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F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. Copley Square, 617.536.5400.
MUSEUMS
BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Kick off a visit to this youngster-friendly museum by scaling the giant, three-story New Balance Foundation Climb. Kids engage in interactive and educational displays; exhibits include “Arthur and Friends” and “Our Green Trail.” Open Sa-Th 10 am-5 pm, F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $16. 308 Congress St., 617.426.6500. BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM
Live actors, tea-tossing reenactments, high-tech interactive exhibits, a film and three authentically restored tea ships tell the full story of the Boston Tea Party and its aftermath. Guided tours every 30 minutes, daily 10 am-4 pm. Tickets: $18-28. 306 Congress St., 866.955.0667.
ers and plants. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Admission: $8-12. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045. HARVARD SEMITIC MUSEUM
Part of the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture, this institution houses Harvard University’s collections of Near Eastern archeological artifacts, many that have come from museum-sponsored excavations in Israel, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Cyprus, and Tunisia. Founded in 1889, the collection holds over 40,000 artifacts that run the gamut from pottery and sculpture to coins and cuneiform tablets, and there are currently five exhibitions on display. Open Su-F 11 am-4 pm. 6 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.495.4631.
JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Dedicated to JFK and the legacy of Camelot, spotlighting such subjects as JFK as a child, the 1960 campaign, Vietnam, the Peace Corps, and civil rights. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Admission: $10-14, free ages 12 and under. Columbia Point, 617.514.1600. THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY
Explore achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, 19th-century writer, teacher and businesswoman who founded the Christian Science religion, The Church of Christ, Scientist, and the newspaper The Christian Science Monitor. Admission: $4-6. Open Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617.450.7000.
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
New England’s largest African-American history museum is dedicated to the preservation, conservation and accurate interpretation of the contributions of African Americans. Exhibits offer the stories of leaders, activists and citizens of this region who have impacted history from the Colonial period through the 19th century. Open M-Sa 10 am-4 pm. Admission by donation. 46 Joy St., 617.725.0022. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
A compelling technology and science-based destination. Permanent exhibits study the weather, mathematics, space, the human body and other “minds-on” topics. Admission: $20-25. Open Sa-Th 9 am-5 pm, F 9 am-9 pm. 1 Science Park, 617.723.2500.
DREAMLAND WAX MUSEUM
Famous historical faces come alive through the magic of wax and expert craftsmanship. Located near City Hall and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Open Su-W 10 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 10 am-9 pm. 1 Washington St., 508.400.1712. EDWARD M. KENNEDY INSTITUTE FOR THE UNITED STATES SENATE
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers a dynamic, interactive experience in democracy. Visit a full-scale representation of the United States Senate Chamber and see a replica of Senator Kennedy’s Washington office. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $8-16. Columbia Point, 210 Morrissey Blvd., 617.740.7000.
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Sights MUSEUM OF THE ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Chartered in 1638 as the New World’s first organized military. Headquarters have been in Faneuil Hall since 1746. Today, the space is a museum featuring artifacts from every war America has been a part of. Open M-F 9 am-3:30 pm. Faneuil Hall, 617.227.1638. PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
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Collections include American art and architecture, maritime art and history, Native American art, Asian export, African, Oceanic and contemporary art, photography and the fascinating Yin Yu Tang house. Exhibits include: “PlayTime” through May 6. Great hands-on activities, tours, concerts, classes and family programs. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. Admission: Adults $20, seniors $18, students (with ID) $12; Free for youth (under 16) and Salem residents (with ID). 161 Essex St., Salem, 866.745.1876. SALEM WITCH MUSEUM
This popular museum brings the Witch Trials of 1692 to life, recreating the drama of accusers and accused, court proceedings and the execution of 20 victims. On exhibit: “Witches: Evolving Perceptions.” Multilingual translations available. Admission $9-12, free under age 6. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. 19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, 978.744.1692. THE PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY
Offers collections of human cultural history from Africa to Europe and South America. Exhibits include: “Day of the Dead,” Ongoing. Admission: $8-12. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027. THE WEST END MUSEUM
Boston’s West End, with particular emphasis placed on the immigrant era from 1880 to 1958, when the neighborhood was “lost” to urban renewal. Open Tu-F noon-5 pm, Sa 11 am-4 pm. Free admission. 150 Staniford St., 617.723.2125. THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM
Located beside where Old Ironsides is berthed, the museum teaches about the historic warship named by George Washington. Suggested $3-10 donation. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Charlestown Navy Yard, 617.426.1812.
PARKS & NATURE
ARNOLD ARBORETUM
Founded in 1872 and administered by Harvard University, the historic arboretum designed by Frederick Law Olmsted is a great escape from the city, and consists of 281 acres filled with trees, flowers and plants from around the globe. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Visitor Center open Th-Tu 10 am-5 pm. 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617.524.1718. MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY
America’s first landscaped cemetery. Many 19th-century forward thinkers buried: Mary Baker Eddy, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Oliver Wendall Holmes. Programs and tours. Grounds open 8 am-6 pm; visitor information, M-Sa 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, 617.547.7105.
RECREATION
BROOKLYN BOULDERS
This specialized fitness center is the place to get your climb on. Bouldering and auto belay, top roping and lead climbing and a variety of wall heights. Day pass: $29. Gear rentals: $2-$11. Open M-F 7 am-11:00 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-11:00 pm. 12A Tyler St., Somerville, 617.623.6700.
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Explore Hub Town Tours History is removed effortlessly from the dusty classroom by Hub Town Tours, founded by former Park Ranger Ted Clark, one of the city’s most entertaining guides to pre-Revolutionary Boston. Cleverly structured in chapters, the tour schedule offers one hour of Freedom Trail enlightenment over a distance of no more than one mile: just the right amount to uncover the inside track on Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and their epoch-defining cohorts. hubtowntours.com
Classic Harbor Line’s elegant, 80-foot, 1890s pilot schooner replica parades through the harbor with 70-foot masts and 2,000 square feet of sails. Catch regular day, sunset and evening tours of Boston Harbor, as well as special events like picnic sails, weekend morning mimosa sails, fall foliage sails, and more. Departs M-Th at 3:30 pm, F-Su at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm; check schedule for added sails. Tickets online. Rowes Wharf, 617.326.3737.
NEIGHBORHOODS
BACK BAY
Back Bay is one posh place to spend some leisure time. Stores on Newbury Street and designer boutiques in Copley Place provide lavish shopping options and outdoor green spaces like the Public Garden and Copley Square offer serene spots to sit. BEACON HILL & WEST END
Violet-tinted windowpanes, iron boot scrapers, and cobblestone streets named for trees create a quaint mystique that is rich in history. Across Cambridge Street, the Hill meets the West End, home to the Museum of Science.
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge is a city in its own right, with many unique squares like Central, Kendall and Inman. Its most wellknown square is Harvard, home to the titular university and its yard, as well as book stores, boutiques, and amazing restaurants. NORTH END
CITY VIEW TROLLEY TOURS
Once Boston’s original posh neighborhood (home to Thomas Hutchinson and Paul Revere), this long-lived sector of Boston is now awash in Italian heritage. The North End shows off dozens of restaurants, artisan food markets and summers rife with saints’ festivals.
Charming, open-air silver trolley cars let visitors explore Boston. Hop on and off at will, at destinations like Freedom Trail sites, Newbury Street, Charlestown Navy Yard, New England Aquarium and more. Along the way, tour drivers and guides narrate the journey and teach a thing or two about the Hub. Trolley service daily 9:30 am-5 pm every 10-15 minutes. Tickets: $16-40. Long Wharf, 617.363.7899.
TOURS
BOSTON DUCK TOURS
Eighty-minute tour narrated by “conDUCKtors” versed in local lore. Combines land tour with a splash in the Charles River. Departs the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium daily. Tickets: $10.5039.50. Prudential Center, 53 Huntington Ave.; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf; 617.267.3825. BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY ART & ARCHITECTURE TOURS
America’s first free municipal library has free guided tours
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taking visitors beyond the bookshelves to examine works by John Singer Sargent, Daniel Chester French, Pierre Puvis de Chavannes and Edwin Austin Abbey. Departs Dartmouth Street lobby M 2:30 pm, Tu and Th 6 pm, W and F-Sa 11 am, Su 2 pm. 700 Boylston St., 617.536.5400.
FREEDOM TRAIL’S HISTORIC PUB CRAWL
You’ve never quite done a bar crawl like this one! Your guide, dressed in the full regalia of the 18th century, brings you to four of Boston’s most historic pubs, teaching a few things about how these were inspirational to the Sons of Liberty. Beer tasting and traditional New England bites at each stop. Tours: Tu at 5:30 pm. Reservations required. Tickets: $43. 21+ with ID. Tour
begins at the ArtsBoston booth at Faneuil Hall. 617.357.8300. OFF THE BEATEN PATH FOOD TOURS
History, folklore and fabulous local food—from root beer floats to artisanal gyros, pies and pizza—converge in the neighborhoods of Cambridge and Somerville. Davis Square and Union Square are the focus, with more tours of nearby hotspots on the way. Morning and afternoon tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check website for details. Somerville & Cambridge. OLD TOWN TROLLEY
Narrated historical journey takes in points of interest like the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park. Ride in a continuous loop or disembark and reboard as you choose at 19 convenient stops. Departs daily 9 am-5 pm. Tickets online. 855.396.7433.
TRANSPORTATION: NORTHEAST REGIONAL
AMTRAK
Amtrack offers the convenience of high-speed rail services, with routes like the Acela Express that travels from Boston to Washington, D.C., and The Downeaster, which journeys from Boston to Portland, Maine. North
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Station, 135 Causeway St. 800.872.7245; Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St.; South Station, 2 South Station. STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
Year-round ferry and fast-ferry service from Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, for both passengers and vehicles. Tickets: $4.50-107 (additional charges for cars, bikes, etc.). 508.477.8600; Hyannis Terminal, 65 South St., Hyannis, 508.771.4000; Woods Hole Terminal, 1 Cowdry Road, Woods Hole, 508.548.3788.
the waterfront. Call for a pick-up 6:30 am-10 pm (until 8 pm on Su). Tickets available onboard: $12. 1 Long Wharf 617.227.4320.
Airport with Downtown Boston. Fare per ride: $2.252.75. The subway operates from 5 am 1 am. 617.222.3200.
ter-hour service (11 pm-7 am), please call 617.567.8900.
NEW BALANCE HUBWAY
LOGAN EXPRESS
Hubway features 180 bicycle rental stations across Boston where visitors can grab a bike and pedal off for a tour of the city. Select Cambridge locations open year-round. Price: $6 for 24 hours; $20 monthly pass; $85 yearly pass. 855.948.2929.
One-stop website for everything worth seeing and doing in Salem, MA, the culturally rich North Shore city just a 30-minute train ride from North Station in Boston. Includes Events Calendar and Tour information. salem.org
TRANSPORTATION: PUBLIC & CITY
Full-service buses take travelers to Logan International Airport, making stops at each terminal, from the Back Bay at Hynes Convention Center and Copley T Station. Allow 20 minutes travel time. Daily 5 am-9 pm. $5; free with valid MBTA pass. Logan International Airport, 800.235.6426. ; Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St.; Copley Square T Station, 650 Boylston St.
The Water Taxi operates year-round, offering travelers an alternative to traditional ground transportation. Look for 28 water taxi stops along
Boston’s subway system (a.k.a. the “T”) is the nation’s oldest. It is comprised of five lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Silver) and connects areas like Newton, Malden and Logan
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MBTA SUBWAY
SUPERSHUTTLE
Around-the-clock, affordable, shared-ride airport transportation since 1983. SuperShuttle serves Logan International Airport and more than 40 other airports nationwide, offering door-todoor service. Find curb-side attendants at Terminals A, B, C and E daily 7 am-11 pm. Logan International Airport. For af-
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GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
The GBCVB has two locations stocked with visitor guides, maps, and brochures from local businesses and more. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Boston Common Visitor Information Center, 139 Tremont St.; Prudential Center Visitor Information Desk, 800 Boylston St.
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Scene The Darkness Compared, by themselves, to a “mighty mother condor sitting upon a rock egg in a nest of curly hair on the side of a powerful mountain,” The Darkness occupies that portion of rock ‘n’ roll where the absolutely epic meets the gloriously silly. The English band’s tunes are supremely catchy and the leggings sported by prime mover Justin Hawkins are wound tighter than eleven on the Spandex Resistance Scale. They will shock, tickle and conquer in equal measure. April 22 at The Royale. 279 Tremont St., 617.338.7699
“Endorsed” by countless local politicos like Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and former mayor Kevin White, Doyle’s has been operating since 1882 and has quite a history. For one, the neighborhood saloon was a speakeasy during Prohibition, not to mention that its interior bar is original. Sandwiches, salads and meat-centric entrees make up the menu— try the daily specials. Open daily 9 am-midnight 3484 Washington St., 617.524.2345. LINCOLN TAVERN
Lincoln Tavern caters to South Boston’s young professionals with a modern tavern vibe. Grab a bite at a booth or a seat at the bar. Menu features sophisticated takes on pub classics, like polenta fries and sliders with quail egg. And check out the weekend brunch menu with inventive options like Fruity Pebble pancakes or crab and avocado toast. Open M-Th 11:30 am-2 am, F-Su 10 am-2 am. 425 West Broadway, 617.765.8636. MIRACLE OF SCIENCE BAR & GRILL
Near MIT, this “geek-chic” watering hole caters to its brainy clientele with beaker-inspired bar ware and a huge periodic table of menu items that decorates the tiny space. A full bar
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offers great mixed libations, while the food is focused on things like kebabs, burgers and salads. Open daily 11-1 am. 321 Massachusetts Ave., 617.868.2866.
BARS: IRISH
J.J. FOLEY’S CAFE
In business since 1909, J.J. Foley’s is a friendly, family owned neighborhood Irish pub that caters to a working class crowd. Grab a beer and some tasty yet inexpensive food that runs the gamut from burgers to baked stuffed haddock. Open M 11 am-10 pm, Tu-Th 11 am-11 pm, F-Sa 11 am-12:30 am, Su 10:30 am-10 pm. 117 E. Berkeley St., 617.728.9101.
BARS: SPORTS
GAME ON! SPORTS CAFE
The self-titled “official” bar of any game that’s on, this two-story venue sidles up to Fenway Park. Above the bar and around the room, more than 30 HDTVs screen professional and college games. Menu includes wings, pizzas and other pub grub. Open Su-W 11:30 am-1 am, Th-Sa 11:30 am-2 am. 82 Lansdowne St., 617.351.7001.
BILLIARDS/BOWLING
KINGS LANES, LOUNGE AND BILLIARDS
Swanky gaming hall and lounge, with locations in Back
Bay and Seaport. Rack ‘em and shoot ‘em on vintage Brunswick Gold Crown billiard tables or test your skills at bowling, shuffleboard or skee ball. Players who want to feast can nosh on American food with a Southwestern bite. Bowling rates: $7-9 per person per game; shoe rental $4. Billiards and shuffleboard: $15-18 per hour. Open M-W 3 pm-1 am, Th-F noon-1 am, Sa noon-2 am, Su noon-11 pm; 21+ after 6 pm. 50 Dalton St., 617.266.2695; 60 Seaport Blvd., 617.401.0025.
($5). Beer Hall open Su-W 11 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 11 am-11 pm. 306 Northern Ave., 617.456.2322.
BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
North End-based sketch comedy troupe strives to provide the best comedic theater in Boston on the fly. Multiple main stage shows and alternative programming. Reservations recommended. Tickets: $7-33. 216 Hanover St., 617.263.6887.
BOSTON HARBOR DISTILLERY
This local distillery opened its doors in late spring of 2015 serving up its signature liquor—Lawley’s New England Spirit—from within this former factory. For 10 bucks, visitors can take a tour of the 11,000-square-foot space, learn about the building and the distillery’s history, and try a couple samples in the lounge. Open Sa 1-7 pm. 12R Ericsson St., Dorchester, 617.533.7001. HARPOON BREWERY
Started in 1986, Harpoon has more than two decades creating traditional beer styles with contemporary flourish. Tour and tasting offered daily
SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY
Craft brewery known for the Sam Adams family of beers. Free hour-long brewery tour and sampling session. Tours M-Th and Sa 10 am-3 pm, F 10 am-5:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2. Shop hours M-Th 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa 10 am-4 pm. 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617.368.5080.
COMEDY
IMPROV ASYLUM
IMPROVBOSTON
The oldest improvisational comedy troupe in the area hosts sketch, stand up and improv entertainment. Themes vary by night, shows: W at 7:30, 8, 9:30 and 10 pm; Th 7, 7:30, 9 and 9:30 pm; F at 7-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm; Sa at 6-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm; Su at 7 pm and 9 pm. Tickets: $5-25. 40 Prospect St., Cambridge, 617.576.1253.
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FILMS
THE BRATTLE THEATER
Classic, cutting-edge, foreign and art-house films are shown at this repertory theater, where a screening of the German film, “Der Hauptmann von Köpenick,” kicked things off in 1953. Schedule online. 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.876.6837.
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
CITY WINERY
On the Venn diagram where rock n’ roll intersects with wine, you’ll find City Winery, familiar in other parts of the country but a very welcome arrival to Boston’s West End. Check listings for gigs and vino-centric happenings. Open daily 5-11 pm. 80 Beverly St., 617.933.8047. HOUSE OF BLUES
This landmark concert hall on Lansdowne Street plays host to new acts as well as
rock n’ roll legends and can accommodate up to 2,400 fans. Full schedule online. 15 Lansdowne St., 888.693.2583.
NIGHTCLUBS/ LOUNGES
THE GRAND
Clubbing gets a Seaport upgrade at The Grand, featuring cutting-edge sound and visuals, a wrap-around LED wall and a jazzed-up feeling of glitzy opulence. Big-name DJs have already started calling this place home—check out I Love Mondays. Full details online. (F-M) 10 pm-2 am. 58 Seaport Blvd., 617.322.0200.
PERFORMANCE VENUES
SHUBERT THEATER AT BOCH CENTER
Opened in 1910 as a stage for Shakespearean productions, the Shubert has hosted that and a lot more, seeing performances by John Barrymore,
Richard Burton and Julie Andrews. Today, many community arts groups offer productions here. Tickets from $39.50. 267 Tremont St. 866.348.9738.
THEATER
BROADWAY IN BOSTON
Broadway in Boston presents the official touring productions of hit Broadway plays and musicals. Principal show times: Tu-Th 7:30 pm, F 8 pm, Sa 2 pm and 8 pm, Su 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St. 866.523.7469. THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF BOSTON
Artistic director Spiro Veloudos leads Boston’s oldest professional theater company, a mid-size organization that produces contemporary productions written by accomplished and emerging playwrights from
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Shaw to Mamet. This month: “Orlando.” Tickets start at $36. 140 Clarendon St., 617.585.5678. SHEAR MADNESS
Fresh, funny and set in a hair salon, this “whodunit” lets the audience match wits with the suspects to catch the killer in this hilarious murder mystery. Show times: Tu-F at 8 pm, Sa at 5 pm and 8 pm, Su at 3 pm and 7 pm; call for added shows. Tickets: $61. Stage II at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617.426.5225.
TICKETS
ARTSBOSTON CALENDAR
What to do, where to go, what to see: The ArtsBoston Calendar is a go-to resource for current and upcoming performances, exhibits, festivals and free events. The site is updated daily, curated weekly and features hundreds of deals from BosTix.
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Food Eventide Fenway Given the splendid array of seafood choices in Boston, it takes something pretty special to standout from the pack. Eventide—an import to the Fenway from nearby Portland, Maine—has a bunch of well-judged flourishes in its repertoire and looks sure to earn a strong following: the Lobster Stew is made from smoked lobster stock for extra flavor; the saltines are house-made; and the warm brown buttered lobster roll is served on a Chinesestyle bun. Brilliant. 1321 Boylston St., 617.545.1060
French Acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud operates this Frenchinspired bistro and wine bar at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk runs the kitchen, offering traditional Parisian bistro fare. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8800. EARLS KITCHEN & BAR
American Although the first Earls cropped up in Canada in 1982, everything about the Somerville and Prudential Center outposts is local, from design elements to staff. Concept is upscale casual; vibe is lively; food is modern, scratch-made and sourced around here. L and D (daily). Assembly Row, Somerville; 800 Boylston St., 857.957.0949. EATALY
Italian The Turin import, by way of New York City, is an Italian-themed market-restaurant hybrid of every foodie’s dreams. It gives Boston’s iconic North End neighborhood a serious run for its money with a number of sit-down restaurants featuring Neapolitanstyle pizza, hand-crafted pasta and the Barbara Lynchformulated Il Pesci. Counters offer handmade mozzarella, fresh-caught fish and freshbaked breads, imported gour-
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met sauces and wine. Dine in, take out, eat as you wander. Open M-F 7 am-11 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-11 pm. Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.807.7300. LUKE’S LOBSTER
Seafood This Maine-style lobster dining destination serves up sustainable seafood and has a commitment to preserving its local fisheries. It’s food with a conscience and loads of flavor. L and D (daily). 75 Exeter St, 857.350.4626. RED LANTERN
Pan-Asian This foxy Asianstyle restaurant and lounge off the Back Bay’s beaten track has some pretty amazing food. Try the duck buns (think slow-cooked hoisin barbecue duck with pickles stuffed into taco-shaped, fluffy, steamed bread), as well as the Singapore street noodles, the spicy tuna tempura roll and, frankly, the martinis. Excellent gluten-free offerings available. D (daily). 39 Stanhope St., 617.262.3900. $$$ SONSIE
International One of the best features of this longstanding Newbury Street restaurant are its French doors that open right onto the sidewalk. Inside, the vibe can be clubby, sophisticated and chic without being pretentious. Chef Bill Poirier’s menu is in-
ternational in flavor, seasonal in ingredients and follows the trends of upscale dining. In the morning, Sonsie serves espresso drinks and pastries. B (daily), L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 327 Newbury St., 617.351.2500. $$$
ions and the specialty of the house: Uncle Lucien’s Country Pate. L and D (M-Sa). 272 Cambridge St., 617.725.8855.
TOP OF THE HUB
Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-
American Expect modern, eclectic takes on regional New England cuisine with a focus on seafood. Top of the Hub also stands 52 stories above the city, so diners get a stunning view. Two wine cellars are the winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Dancing and live music in the lounge. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775. $$$
BEACON HILL
75 CHESTNUT BAR & GRILL
American Regional comfort food and a cozy ambiance where you can catch a game or meet up with friends. Dinner entrees include Nantucket seafood stew and Meyer lemon chicken breast. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 75 Chestnut St., 617.227.2175. MA MAISON
French Maitre Cuisinier Jacky Robert prepares authentic bistro fare like mussels and shallots in white wine, calf’s liver with caramelized on-
CAMBRIDGE/ CENTRAL SQUARE
LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE
organic cafe is a magnet for vegetarians, vegans, macrobiotic and raw eaters and/or those who follow a gluten-free and paleo diets. The plant-based menu is filled with healthy “warm meals” and “cool meals” with fun names. B (M-Sa), L and D (daily). 765 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.5433. $ LITTLE DONKEY
Small Plates-Tapas James Beard Award-winning chefs Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette focus on their global travels through diverse and unique (truly!) small plates, a raw bar, rotating charcuterie and eclectic cocktails. B and L (M-F), dinner (daily), Br (SaSu). 505 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.945.1008.
CAMBRIDGE/ HARVARD SQUARE
BEAT BRASSERIE
American American and internationally inspired food mingle with the offbeat live music in an atmosphere rife with
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whimsy and joie de vivre. Great cocktails and sustainable, small-batch wines. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 13 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.499.0001. CLOVER FOOD LAB
Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw The philosophy behind this foodtruck-turned-brick-and-mortar creation is simplicity and speed. With an average serve time around 3.5 minutes, there’s no need to wait long for a fresh, delicious meal. The food is locally sourced and the menu is constantly changing to keep pace with the seasons. And don’t forget to order a one-of-a-kind drink like cinnamon lemonade or maple soda. B, L and D (daily). 1075 Cambridge St., Cambridge; 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge; 6 Harvard St., Brookline.
FORAGE
Contemporary American As the name suggests, the focus here is on fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Innovative plates offer an above-average dining experience, not to mention craft cocktails and an “out-of-the-box” beer selection. D (daily). 5 Craigie Circle, Cambridge, 617.576.5444. PARSNIP RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Global Quiet and refined, this new Harvard Square dining room occupies the space once run by Upstairs on the Square. Chef Peter Quinion serves modern European dishes that use fresh local ingredients and change with the season. Sunday brunch provides elevated dining options to start you r morning right, like potato griddle cake with cured salmon and guacamole or French toast brioche with with fruit com-
pote. D (Tu-Sa), brunch (Su). 91 Winthrop St., Cambridge, 617.714.3206.
CAMBRIDGE/ INMAN SQUARE
MOONA
Eastern Mediterranean Shareable dishes embody the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with such offerings as chicken liver, couscous tfaya with chickpeas, raisins and carmelized onions, lambchops with pistachio butter as well as plenty of dips, pickles and olives to snack on. D (daily). 243 Hampshire St., 617.945.7448.
CAMBRIDGE/ KENDALL SQUARE
ARTSCIENCE CULTURE LAB & CAFÉ
American/French No sur-
prise this place is within the bounds of MIT. ArtScience Culture Lab & Café explores innovations within the cu-
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linary world and shows off products being developed onsite. Inhale a cocktail or a flavor cloud; then munch on the refined, innovative cuisine. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge, 857.999.2193.
CHINATOWN
NEW SHANGHAI
Chinese Highly-skilled Shanghainese chefs man the kitchen that offers Shanghaistyle cuisine, as well as Szechuan and Americanized entrees. Don’t miss the specialty Shanghai-style cold dishes. L and D (daily). 21 Hudson St., 617.338.6688. $$
DOWNTOWN
BACK DECK
American Like a neighbor’s backyard barbecue, this casual eatery serves up meats prepared on the open kitchen’s three hardwood charcoal
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grills. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 2 West St., 617.670.0320. FAJITAS & ‘RITAS
Southwestern Easygoing restaurant featuring fresh, healthy southwestern barbecue and Texan fare at bargain prices. An all-around fun place to drink some of Boston’s best—and sturdiest—margaritas. L and D (daily). 25 West St., 617.426.1222. YVONNE’S
Global Supper club experience with a contemporary approach. Dining among the sophisticated but noisy crowd is meant to be social and shared. D (daily). 2 Winter Place, 617.267.0047.
EAST BOSTON/AIRPORT
REELHOUSE
Global American Global cuisine with a New England slant is offered by outstanding destination restaurant ReelHouse, well worth the short hop over to East Boston—by water taxi if you like. Gorgeous space and great views back to the city too. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 6 New St., East Boston, 617.227.4320.
FINANCIAL DISTRICT/ WATERFRONT
LEGAL SEA FOODS
Seafood Discover award-winning chowder, pristine oysters, succulent Maine lobster, and more than 40 varieties of delicious fish and shellfish. Excellent wine list. Hours vary by location. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.266.7775; 255 State St., 617.742.5300; 26 Park Plaza, Theater District, 617.426.4444; 20 University Road, Cambridge, 617.491.9400. UNION OYSTER HOUSE
Seafood Opened in 1826, Union Oyster House is a National Historic Landmark and the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Fresh seafood is the main attraction and always has been, and the menu is
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heavy-handed on shellfish and oysters, fried and broiled fish, baked, boiled and broiled lobster and local Yankee favorites. L and D (daily). 41 Union St., 617.227.2750. $$
KENMORE SQUARE/ FENWAY
TAPESTRY
American Two-part dining venture featuring globally inspired fare in the laid-back, beachy setting of the openkitchen-style Expo Kitchen as well as inspired, upscale cuisine in the Club Room. D (Tu-Su), brunch (Sa-Su). 69 Kilmarnock St., 617.421.4470. WAHLBURGERS
American Around the corner from Fenway Park, quintessential Bostonians Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg open the third outpost in their family’s small chain of burger joints. On the menu: burgers and artisan-style sandwiches, onion rings, boozy frappes and more. L and D (daily). 132 Brookline Ave., 617.927.6810.
LEATHER DISTRICT
O YA
Japanese Located in a century-old fire station, Tim Cushman’s upscale O Ya is Boston’s coolest place for modern Japanese cuisine. The izakaya-style menu offers elegant dishes with interesting and innovative ingredient combinations and flavors; diners can also indulge in the omakase chef’s tasting menu. Sake list is extensive and unparalleled in this city. D (Tu-Sa). 9 East St., 617.654.9900. $$$$
NORTH END
CAFFE DELLO SPORT
Café One of Boston’s oldest caffés where sports play almost as important a role as the delicious Italian roasts. Select from espresso, caffè latte or latte macchiato or lunch on the inzaghi, zanetti or di vaio paninis. Imported grappa, Limoncello, Sambuca and other specialty liqueurs.
Caffé Dello Sport also screens soccer matches direct from Italy, on two large screens. B, L and D (daily). Cash only. 308 Hanover St., 617.523.5063. $
SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL
EMPIRE
Pan-Asian Empire is one of the largest restaurants to open in Boston in recent years, which makes it not too hard to find a seat and order up pan-Asian treats, from freshly rolled sushi and delicate dumplings to spicy stir-fry. The lively open kitchen contains a noodle station, eight-seat wok bar and eight-seat sushi bar. D (M-Sa). 1 Marina Park Drive, 617.295.0001. $$$ MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB
Seafood Boston’s addition to the nationwide collection of classic, elegant Ocean Club and Steakhouse locations
makes a very comfortable home in the Seaport District. First-class wine list, lively atmosphere. D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 25 Fan Pier Blvd., 617.530.1925.
SOMERVILLE
FOUNDRY ON ELM
Gastropub Consistently packed with locals. Great beer list—32 on tap. Vittles run the gamut from roasted Asian pear pizza to pan-roasted scallops to the gravy and cheddar-smothered poutine. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). 255 Elm St., Somerville, 617.628.9999. SOUTHERN KIN COOKHOUSE
Southern Expect southern
hospitality, whiskey-centric drink options and a full belly. Comfort food is on the menu, and there’s six types of pie for dessert. L and D (daily). 500 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 617.764.5966.
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THE BEEHIVE
Italian House-made pastas and classic Italian dishes aren’t just for the North End. Here you’ll find authentic flavors in a rustic, neighborhood setting, including wood-fired pizzas and plenty of vino on the carefully curated menu. The speakeasy-style Supper Club downstairs features Monday Night Comedy. L (Sa-Su), D (daily). 443 West Broadway, 617.993.8080.
Global This casual rendezvous
COPPERSMITH
Bakeries From popular South
offering a vintage-industrial aesthetic. Chef Jason Heard provides a globally inspired menu reflective of his extensive travels and Southern upbringing. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 40 W. 3rd St., 617.658.3452.
End restaurant The Gallows comes this bakery that focuses solely on the doughnut. Fresh-made daily onsite, styles range from chocolate old-fashioned to wild berry Bismark. Open M-F 7 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-6 pm. 492 Tremont St., 617.482.9000; 20 Kilmarnock St.
Global Restaurant and cafe
point aimed at a funky, music-loving crowd is part café, bar, artist hangout and music club and plays to old bohemia. The menu features tasty and eclectic, globally inspired food. Nightly live music runs the gamut from jazz to cabaret to electronica. D (daily), live-music brunch (Sa, Su). 541 Tremont St., 617.423.0069. BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS
FRENCHIE
SRV
French Frenchie is a vision-
Italian Venice meets the
ary, modern and supremely chilled spin on the Gallic standard. Small plates—including sublime salt cod croquettes and escargot toast— can be paired with a smart selection of great wines-bythe-glass, and the sugar for your coffee comes in vintage French tin boxes. Choose between the main dining space or the greenhouse-style conservatory out back. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 560 Tremont St., 857.233.5941.
contemporary culinary traditions of Boston’s South End. Chefs Michael Lombardi and Kevin O’Donnell tag team the kitchen, preparing a menu of snacks, pasta and protein-heavy entrees. Atmosphere is ornate yet casual and lively, especially after sampling a classic Italian cocktail at the bar. D (daily). 569 Columbus Ave., 617.536.9500.
PETIT ROBERT BISTRO
a sexy room with a sleek bar and cuisine that is rooted in roasting, braising and homemade pasta. Great $6 appetizer menu M-F 4-6 pm. D (daily), brunch (Su). 1525 Washington St., 617.247.7747.
French Outstanding South End charmer, authentically French from escargots and coq au vin to bouillabaisse and steak frites—nice touches include a vegan soup of the day and a regular selection of local oysters. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 480 Columbus Ave., 617.867.0600.
STELLA
Italian Evan Deluty’s Stella is
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Modern European From coffee to cocktails, this new restaurant within the confines of the Theater District’s historic Grand Masonic Lodge is poised to become the latest hangout of deep-pocketed Emerson students. Beneath hundred-year-old coffered ceilings, Explorateur heralds French cafe culture but puts a modern, global spin on items like baked eggs, radish-dazzled avocado toast, bacon frisée salad and sole meunière. B, L and D (daily). 186 Tremont St., 617.466.6600.
THEATER DISTRICT/ BAY VILLAGE
THE BRISTOL
American The Four Seasons’ sophisticated dining room, a bar that locals love for its people-watching power and an upscale spin on New England comfort food. Great view of the Public Garden, situated right across Boylston Street. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Su). Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 617.351.2037. $$$$
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Shop Topdrawer Trade-marked under the “Tools for Nomads” banner, Topdrawer—a brick-and-mortar home for Japan’s Kolo brand—mixes a selection of exclusive partnership accessories with own-label items hand-picked for the design-conscious traveler. Head over and browse gorgeous cloth-covered notebooks by Color Chart, Ajoto pens finished in a spun texture that acquires a vintage patina over time, and Itoya Helvetica architect pencils (the ten-pack is great value at $12). 273 Newbury St. 857.305.3934
WOOLRICH JOHN RICH & BROS.
Finnish textile and design company recognized around the world for its saturated colors and gregarious patterns. Home decor, apparel and accessories. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 140 Newbury St., 617.247.2500; 350 Huron Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.2800.
American heritage outdoor brand on Newbury Street has ready-to-wear lifestyle apparel and accessories, and signature items like Woolrich wool blankets. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 299 Newbury St., 857.263.7554.
SHINOLA
This local retailer only sells American-made products for style-conscious men. Includes a complete Ball and Buck product line, and other exclusive brands. Open daily 11 am-8 pm. 144 Newbury St., 617.262.1776.
The Detroit-built company keeps its product development in the U.S., and the care and craftsmanship of its employees is evident in each swanky watch it produces. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.262.3400.
APPAREL: GENERAL
JOHNNY CUPCAKES
Johnny Cupcakes is not your average bakery. In fact, it’s not a bakery at all. Boston native Johnny Earle created one sweet street wear brand here in the Hub, and now serves up his highly sought-after, limited-edition cupcake-themed graphic tees—in pastry cases and commercial refrigerators, naturally—exclusively at his boutiques. Open M-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 279 Newbury St., 617.375.0100.
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BALL AND BUCK
FRANK & OAK
Montreal-based lifestyle brand for men with smart designs, high-quality fabrics and 12 original collections, annually. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 220 Newbury St., 617.778.2373.
APPAREL: WOMEN
DECEMBER THIEVES
Exclusive and hand-crafted items are the name of the game at Boston-based jewelry designer and artist Lana Barakat’s store. Find her own Lazuli line, as well as pieces by other emerging designers, including Peg and Awl bags, apparel from Lurdes Bergada, scarves, body care products
and more. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon5 pm (South End closed M-W). 88 Charles St., 617.982.6802. DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
Known for her signature wrap dresses and bold patterns, Diane von Furstenberg is nothing short of legendary. The luxury line has expanded over its nearly 40 years of business, but the quality of style and abundant philanthropy has not. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 73 Newbury St., 617.247.7300. JOHNNY WAS
Effortlessly chic styles of California’s fashion scene. Rich textures, colors and prints define this brand’s free-spirited womenswear and accessories. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 857.233.5989. TORY BURCH
Bright colors and bold prints are the trademark at this popular women’s boutique, featuring a lifestyle collection of stylish yet wearable sportswear and accessories. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.867.9140.
BEAUTY
FOLLAIN
Browse artisan-made, spagrade beauty products
that are free of synthetic chemicals, including local producers, like Indie Lee and Dr. Dandelion. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 53 Dartmouth St., 857.284.7078; 65 Charles St., 857.233.5211. THE ART OF SHAVING
Men face off for fine shaving essentials of all kinds. Tools include straightedge razors, various oils and brushes. Find specialized skin care products, shaving cream, soap, after-shave. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-7 pm. 139 Newbury St. 857.239.7261.
BOOKS & MEDIA
BRATTLE BOOK SHOP
Longest continuously operating antiquarian book store in Boston. The Brattle houses used and rare book, from antique tomes to bestsellers, as well as maps and prints. Open M-Sa 9 am-5:30 pm. 9 West St., 617.542.0210. NEWBURY COMICS
Import and domestic, independent and major label CDs and vinyl at this Boston-born music destination. Check out the selection of T-shirts, shoes, posters and pop culture essentials. Hours vary by location. 332 Newbury St., 617.236.4930; North Market, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 617.248.9992; 36 J.F.K. St., Cambridge, 617.491.0337;
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ACCESSORIES
MARIMEKKO
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100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, 617.577.1297. TRIDENT BOOKSELLERS & CAFE
Hide away in this cozy half-bookstore, half-café with an extensive selection of magazines, unusual titles and bargain books. Café serves “perpetual breakfast,” lunch and dinner. Open daily 8 am-midnight. 338 Newbury St., 617.267.8688.
DEPARTMENT STORES
BARNEYS NEW YORK
The Manhattan institution’s New England outpost spotlights the best of haute couture like Lanvin, Givenchy and Diane von Furstenberg as well as edgy looks from new designers. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.385.3300.
PRIMARK
This Irish shop features trendy looks as one of Europe’s largest clothing retailers—from cropped tops to men’s slipon sneakers to housewares. Open M-Th 8 am-9 pm, F-Sa 8 am-9:30 pm, Su 10 am-9 pm. 10 Summer St., 617.350.5232.
FARMERS MARKETS
BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET
The space hosts 35 farms, fisheries and other food producers from across the commonwealth. Booze connoisseurs should make for Hopsters Alley. Open M-Sa 8 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm. 100 Hanover St., 617.973.4909.
HOME
KATE AND THEO HOME
On Beacon Hill’s Charles Street, this off-shoot of interior design firm Theodore & Company features lovely lifestyle and home decor pieces. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa
11 am-5 pm. 96 Charles St., 617.227.1915. MOLTENI & C
With roots in Italy, this home furnishings store proffers designers such as Gio Ponti, Aldo Rossi, Michele Di Lucchi and Luca Nichetto. Find sofas, tables, home office items, beds, wardrobes and more. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.858.0805.
JEWELRY
ALEXIS BITTAR
New York jewelry designer Alexis Bittar sells his bold, modern collections globally and is a favorite of Hollywood A-listers. Collaborates with designers like Jason Wu and Michael Kors. Open M-W 10 am-6 pm, Th-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm. 130 Newbury St., 617.236.0505.
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LAURA PRESHONG
Local artist Laura Preshong handcrafts many of the classic, yet modern pieces of jewelry highlighted in this showroom, plus gemstones and metals used are ecofriendly and conflict-free. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 558 Tremont St., 617.236.7660. SMALL PLEASURES
Charming shop that specializes in antique, estate and custom jewelry, from engagement rings to cameo brooches and elegant necklaces. Watch repairman on premises. Open M-F 11 am-6 pm. Sa 10:30 am-5 pm. 142 Newbury St., 617.267.7371.
LEATHER
RICK WALKER’S
Rick Walker’s has everything from “Western wear to biker gear,” like cowboy boots from Lucchese or hats and accessories from the likes of
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Stetson. Also find vintage designs. Open daily noon-7 pm. 306 Newbury St., 617.482.7426.
OUTLETS
ASSEMBLY ROW
Somerville shopping destination with 50 upscale outlets, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Brooks Brothers Factory Store. Exclusive dining options, a movie theater with IMAX screen and more. 340 Canal St., Somerville, 617.440.5565. WRENTHAM VILLAGE PREMIUM OUTLETS
Find discounts of 25 to 65 percent off at this outdoor village-style outlet center 35 miles from Boston, with stores like Michael Kors and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 1 Premium Outlets Blvd., Wrentham (exit 15 off I-495), 508.384.0600.
SHOES
BODEGA
You might walk right past this shop that caters to an ultra exclusive audience interested in one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories—a convenience store and a secret entrance are part of the gimmick. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 6 Clearway St.
Marcus, Barneys New York, Chanel and Tom Ford. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon6 pm. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.262.6600. FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE
This marketplace has been a vendor market since Colonial days. Today, find numerous stores, pushcart vendors and historic and modern restaurants. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300. PRUDENTIAL CENTER
Upscale shopping mall featuring select brands including Aritzia, Johnny Was and Shinola. Hungry shoppers stop by Eataly Boston, Bar Boulud or others. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.236.3100.
SOUVENIRS
PROSHOP POWERED BY REEBOK
Destination for official NBA (Adidas-branded) and NHL (Reebok-branded) team apparel with special focus on the Celtics and Bruins. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm; also open during games. TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617.624.1500.
BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY
Design your own pair of Chuck Taylor All-Stars here. Huge selection of Converse gear, including lines like Jack Purcell, One Star and Star Chevron. Open daily 10 am-7 pm. 348 Newbury St., 617.424.5400.
This family owned store seasonally imports and bottles on site more than 60 varieties of the highest quality, unfiltered, extra virgin olive oil and finest-aged balsamic vinegar. Open Su-F 11 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-7 pm. 253 Newbury St., 857.277.0007.
SHOPPING CENTERS
Waterfront shopping center boasts more than 120 brand-name stores and restaurants. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su noon-7 pm. 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, 617.621.8666. COPLEY PLACE
Posh offerings at this luxury designer mall include Neiman
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CANADA GOOSE
If you’re going to battle through a blizzard on the way to the city’s bountiful selection of shows, restaurants and boutiques, you may as well look fantastic doing it—visit the Prudential Center’s new Canada Goose flagship for parkas, accessories and more. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.982.0320. NIKE BOSTON
This cornerstone of the sneaker world sits on the corner of Newbury and Exeter streets. Look your best on and off the field, court or track with the newest in premium Nike running, training, basketball, football, soccer and sports-
wear product, with footwear, apparel and equipment for men, women and children. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 200 Newbury St., 617.267.3400. THE NORTH FACE
Technical, innovative gear and apparel fit for all types of weather. Find jackets, accessories, footwear, packs and equipment. Open M-F 10 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 326 Newbury St., 617.536.8060. REEBOK STORE
Reebok’s global flagship store offers custom-made and personalized products as well as yoga, bootcamp and crossfit classes. If you like to wear your city with pride, there’s no shortage of gear designed with Boston in mind. Open M-F 9 am-7 pm, Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-4 pm. 25 Drydock Ave., 617.772.0267.
Experience our vast selection of local
beer, wine and spirits in the heart of Back Bay
SPECIALTY FOODS
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CAMBRIDGESIDE
Open M-Sa 10 am-11 pm, Su noon-8 pm. 330 Newbury St., 617.262.0363.
SPIRITS & WINE
BAUER WINE & SPIRITS
Below street level on Newbury Street, this little liquor store has been around since 1960 and is not only well-stocked with some amazing deals, but the resident wine experts are usually available to answer any vexing questions. Free deliveries in Boston with $100 orders.
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Be Well Lash L’Amour Batting your lashes is pretty much the oldest rule of attraction in the book, perfected by eye-contact icons from Cleopatra to Mata Hari to Katy Perry. If you want the best possible lash advantage, head over to Lash L’Amour, where all services are personalized to each customer— and a complimentary follow-up appointment is offered for every new set of lashes. For those of you who are truly, deeply bats for lashes, the spa offers lash training classes too. In Newton and Boston. 129 Newbury St., 617.247.1871
BARBER SHOPS
ROOSTERS MEN’S GROOMING CENTER
Half a dozen barbers treat men to grooming, skin care and relaxation at this new South End rendezvous. A dozen or so services run the gamut from precision cut, shampoo, massage and hot towel treatment to a simple neck trim. Open M-W 10 am7:30 pm, Th 10 am-8:30 pm, F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa 8 am-5 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 518 Tremont St., 857.305.3106.
BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE
LASH L’AMOUR
Show a little love for your lashes at this boutique beauty care hot spot. Services include everything eyelashand eyebrow-related, from extensions to tinting, waxing and hydrafacials. Open M-W 10 am-7 pm, Th-F 9 am-8 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 129 Newbury St., 617.247.1871.
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PYARA SPA AND SALON
Merges Ayurvedic philosophies with modern day, plant-based Aveda products. Treatments range from a botanical resurfacing facial to a meditative chakra balancing massage. Open M-F 8 am-10 pm, Sa 8 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 1050 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 781.270.9200.
FITNESS
BURN FITNESS STUDIOS
This boutique gym is shaking up workout routines with innovative sweat sessions that keep your body guessing with a multitude of physical challenges. Combining strength training, cardio and flexibility, the classes here are sure to “burn” in the best way. Class schedule and registration available online. 867 Boylston St., 617.651.3625; 547 Columbus Ave. PURE BARRE
This popular franchise has been transforming bodies across the nation with toning, isometric movement routines that emulate the art (and intense workout) of ballet. Schedule and registration available online. 350 Newbury St., 617.247.5360. RECYCLE STUDIO
Cate Brinch’s cycle studios were some of the first to open in Boston, back in 2011. Today, the boutiques are candle-lit, state-of-the-art and designer implemented, in order to put a focus on relaxation and well being. Schedule online. 9 Newbury St., 617.366.9670; 18 Union Park St. SWET STUDIO
Swet Studio hosts a variety of classes intended to raise your fitness level and provide re-
laxation. Whether you choose an aerial yoga, barre or meditation class, you are sure to have a challenging yet rejuvenating experience. Schedule and registration online. 480 Tremont St., 617.670.0631.
SALONS
SALON CAPRI
Nick Penna’s hair salon is unpretentious, has won a variety of awards and is one of only 12 salons in the U.S. to have the interactive L’Oreal Professional Hair Color Center. Open Tu 9 am-6 pm, W-Th 9 am-9 pm, F 9am-8 pm, Sa 8:30 am-6 pm. 11 Newbury St., 617.236.0020. SALON MARIO RUSSO
Long established in this city, this upscale salon offers haircuts and coloring, scalp treatments, straightening and bridal services. Open Su-Tu 10 am-6 pm W-F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-6 pm. 9 Newbury St., 617.424.6676; 22 Liberty Drive, 857.350.3139. SHAG
“Rock star hair warrior” Sandy Poirier has been featured on MTV’s Made and TLC’s Miami Ink and regularly styles celebrities. His Boston salon, Shag, offers specialized cuts, color and styles geared toward an edgier crowd. Open M 11 am-7 pm, Tu-W and F 11 am-8 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm, Sa
9 am-6 pm. 840 Summer St., 617.268.2500.
SPAS
THE SPA AT MANDARIN ORIENTAL
This spa lives up to its fivestar status, boasting tranquil lounges, vitality pools and more. Emphasis on Asian philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine, influencing massage treatments and signature spa therapies. Reservations required. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8820.
WELLNESS
ALOHA MASSAGE
Since 1997, Bostonians have been relaxing here with customized and specialty massages, from deep tissue and Swedish to traditional Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi. Available W-F 12:30-6:30 pm, Sa 8 am-1 pm. 45 Newbury St., Suite 333, 978.771.5590. HEALING HANDS
Everybody loves a great massage, and one of the best in town is available right here in the Back Bay. Featuring Swedish as well as Lomi-Lomi (Hawaiian) techniques that provide superlative tension relief and a great foundation for improved and continuing wellness. Based in Copley Square, but visits are available. Hours by appointment. 581 Boylston St., 617.207.6010.
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Mul’s Diner My go-to breakfast spot. They have a crème brûlée French toast that makes for an unproductive work day, but it’s worth it. –Mark Keaney, Digital Transformationist, @markkeaney2pt0
Lincoln Tavern The brunch here is not only delicious, it’s also a scene. The Fruity Pebbles Pancake option is 48
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The Gallows We are obsessed with their Chicken & Pancakes topped with buttermilk fried chicken and black pepper maple butter. –Molly Ford & Sarah Jesup, Co-founders, @thefoodlens
City Tap House City Tap House in the Seaport has a ridiculous chicken sandwich for brunch called the ‘Big Chick’ all skewered together with a giant steak knife. Stack me up! –Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays
Post 390 This restaurant has the best apple cinnamon pancakes topped with a delicious oatmeal streusel.
You can’t help but eat the entire dish! –Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving
The Friendly Toast Try the King Cakes: pancakes filled with banana, chocolate chips and peanut butter, plus whipped cream and bacon on the side—now that’s a treat! –Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky
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