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Amazing ways to connect with the city this month.
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The best of what’s trending in food, drink and gear.
16 IN THE ‘HOOD
The Seaport: Where to shop, eat, drink and have fun.
18 MIGHTY JOE
Rock ‘n’ roll icon Joe Perry takes us back to his Boston beginnings.
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Find sand, ice and charm on Nantucket island in winter.
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PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM “… a broad, remarkable examination of the magnetic effect of O’Keeffe’s taste and persona.” — The Boston Globe
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Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style is organized by the Brooklyn Museum with guest curator Wanda M. Corn, Robert and Ruth Halperin Professor Emerita in Art History, Stanford University. The exhibition was made possible by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation; Leslie and Angus Littlejohn; Fay, Susan, and Appy Chandler; and Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor Crandall provided generous support. We also recognize the generosity of the East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum. Tony Vaccaro, Georgia O’Keeffe with “Pelvis Series, Red with Yellow” and the desert (detail), 1960. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Courtesy of Tony Vaccaro studio.
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BEST TIP The Freedom Trail—many of the stops are free. When I visit a new place, the first thing I fall in love with is its history.
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oston has never been fazed by celebrity—in fact, the city prefers to wire the neon lights of fame to a dimmer switch, even though local talent drives a hefty cog in the world’s entertainment machine. There are, of course, a few exceptions and one of them is rock ‘n’ roll icon Joe Perry. Joe has become such a legend that, in our shared imagination, he’s a colossus strumming the tempered steel strings of the Zakim Bridge, unleashing a power chord of such cosmic proportions that the golden dome of the State House is blown clean off its moorings towards the far reaches of the Milky Way. We are delighted that Joe is this month’s cover star, interviewed about Aerosmith and his solo career by guest writer, and seasoned rock ‘n’ roll journalist, Jim Sullivan. One of the best plays in recent memory—“The Humans”—tours through the Boch Center in March, and cast star Therese Plaehn (a native of Scituate, just south of the city) chats with us about drama, her home town and why Boston Duck Tours are such a blast, for residents and visitors alike. Remember, you met Therese here first. We’ve also included in this issue a winter guide to Nantucket, a taste of red-hot restaurant Cultivar, and a heads-up on the outstanding craft beers made at Lamplighter Brewing Co. in Cambridge. However you spend your time in Boston this March, many thanks for choosing Where Boston as your guide. Expect a blizzard of fun, heaps of culture, an awesome blast of rock ‘n’ roll and—just around the corner—the start of springtime.
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ONE OF BOSTON’S richest and
most rewarding cultural secrets can be found a short hop north of the city in Salem: the Peabody Essex Museum, a must-visit art hub that doubles as a happiness machine. Nobody leaves PEM without a broad smile, and if you’d like to test that assertion this month, go take a look at the amazing, interactive Playtime exhibit and the new T.C. Cannon show. Just stunning.
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Get Wired
Check out the mindblowing exhibition “Art in the Age of the Internet” at the ICA in the Seaport District. 2
Get In
Find clubs, and maybe a cure for the yips, at the National Golf Expo—Seaport World Trade Center. 3
Get Even
Celebrate the vernal equinox in Watertown when night and day strike the perfect balance. 4
The Berklee Performance Center celebrates the twang and the strum with an International Folk Music Festival. 5
Get Celtic
It’s St. Patrick’s Day all around the city— so go green.
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From March 3
T.C. Cannon If Tommy Wayne (“T.C.”) Cannon were alive today, it’s possible his name would carry the household familiarity of era-defining creative icons like Bob Dylan or Robert De Niro. One glance at his vivid, supercool, color-saturated work—which starbursts somewhere between Van Gogh and Rauschenberg— is usually all it takes to form a deep attachment and a direct connection to the countercultural revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. Cannon was a Vietnam War vet. He died in a car crash, 1978, age 31. Peabody Essex Museum. 161 Essex St., Salem, 978.745.9500. 10
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Flower & Garden Show If your thumbs are green, you’ll need little persuasion to attend this horticultural fiesta, featuring lectures and demos (from “Edible Gardening” to “Plants Every Northeast Garden Should Have”) and enough color to banish the monochromes of winter. 200 Seaport Blvd., bostonflowershow.com.
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March at a Glance
IN MARCH Steve March 2-23
Outstanding mid-life existential comedy at the Boston Center for the Arts.
Alloy Orchestra March 3
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Live musical accompaniment for a brace of classic movies at the Somerville Theatre, including Buster Keaton’s “The General.”
Cabinet of Curiosities Workshop March 4
Advice on how to start a collection—at the Harvard Museum of Natural History.
March 10-11
Flamenco Festival
Adam Trent March 7-11
The Berklee Performance Center hosts two nights of groundbreaking flamenco under the ever-excellent CRASHarts banner. Ballet Flamenco Jesús Carmona (pictured) performs “Impetu” (trans. “bursting with energy”) a physical and emotional firestorm set to music by Albeniz, Riqueni and Escudero. The following night, Compañía Eva Yerbabuena, led by the eponymous innovator, delivers the Boston premiere of “¡Ay!”—a beautifully controlled maelstrom of guitar, violin, voice and flamenco passion. By the way, if the music whets your appetite for tapas, it’s only a few blocks to nearby Toro in the South End. 136 Massachusetts Ave., 617.747.2261 All month
Futuristic magic from the star of Broadway and TV— David Copperfield meets Justin Timberlake.
The Irish Comedy Tour March 17
The wild, witty, emeraldgreen essence of a Dublin pub—at the City Winery.
Through March 24
Klimt and Schiele
Masters of Miniature
The Albertina Museum in Vienna has loaned to the MFA a selection of drawings by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, on the centenary of their deaths, covering early draftsmanship and their embrace of the unconventional. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300
The 39th Annual Model Ship Show at the USS Constitution Museum opens up a world of intricate craftsmanship every bit as fascinating as the seafaring culture upon which it draws. Marvel at the detailing and meet a modeler. Charlestown Navy Yard, 617.426.1812
B.U.F.F. March 21-25
The future of cinema is lurking at the Boston Underground Film Festival.
The Classical Cartoon Festival March 24
Warner Bros. toons set to classical music at Symphony Hall.
Lula Pena March 29
The wonderful Portuguese singer, poet and composer enchants at The Rockwell.
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Three supremely flavorsome Cajun joints
Buttermilk & Bourbon
Shaking Crab
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A new arrival to Boston Common—hot on the heels of Porter Square— Shaking Crab offers a spicy nip in all the right places. The perfect blend of Cajun flavor and Boston freshness.
Modern American garden cuisine hits a high point at Cultivar THE PAST FEW MONTHS have been fragrantly drizzled with
glowing reviews for the culinary magic practiced by chef Mary Dumont at Cultivar and a visit there soon reveals why. Parked at the confluence of presentation, flavor and invention, this packed corner of the Ames hotel in downtown is generating more buzz than an apiary. After a curtain raiser of warm, crumbly bread with delightful fennel butter, we were treated to a collar of hamachi—Japanese yellowtail—with caramelized honey, miso and ginger before sailing off towards unvarnished happiness with a flotilla of grilled dayboat scallops (made sublime by nasturtium pesto and toasted seeds) and wine-caressed monkfish medallions. The open-ended finale of expertly selected cheeses (some local, some European) felt more like the prelude to our next visit than a conclusion. Truly exceptional. 1 Court St., 617.979.8203 12
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The self-proclaimed “best Cajun seafood house in Allston” offers a bunch of combos along with a choice of spice level and flavor so that you stay in full control . For more great food in the city visit wheretraveler.com
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All manner of Southern influences abound at this marvelous Back Bay spot—try the amazing Cajun guacamole with blackened shrimp.
Three great beers that usher in springtime
Old Fred
Fred is indeed a fruity old rascal, fresh from Germany’s Zoller-Hof brewery and available at The Urban Grape. An amber delight.
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This one blows in from the Windy City on a beguiling, billowing waft of fruit—but don’t be fooled by the sweetness, or the beast within will surely sneak up and bare its fangs.
Lamplighter Brewing Co. makes rockin’ craft brews in Cambridge ANY BREWERY THAT RIFFS on songs by Warren Zevon, Van Morrison, David
Bowie and the Beatles when naming its beers piques our interest right out of the gate—and when those brews turn out to be worthy of their respective rock n’ roll allusions, well, that’s something really special. Such is the case at Lamplighter. Their Moondance stout—given the nitro treatment for a supersmooth milkshake texture—delivers a soulful blend of caramel and coffee; and fireside porter Werewolves of Cambridge warms your inner lycanthrope with its sweet interlacings of coffee and chocolate. With spring around the corner, Vienna-style lager Barley Smalls (named after the company pooch) offers a swirling taste-fog of pollen as protection from the tail end of winter. While much of Lamplighter’s output is available around town, we suggest a visit to their taproom. 284 Broadway, Cambridge, lamplighterbrewing.com
Hitachino Nest White Ale
A surefire springtime winner from the Kiuchi Brewery in Japan, which has been growing hops on site since 2014—look out for a cheeky hint of nutmeg. For more great drink in the city visit wheretraveler.com
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PENNY LANE Montblanc celebrates the Fab Four
NO POP GROUP had
a greater impact on the analog, pre-digital cultural landscape than The Beatles, so it feels just right that Montblanc—legendary maker of iconic writing instruments dependent on the gloriously archaic technology of pen and paper—has reserved a line in their Great Characters series for the Fab Four. The Limited Edition 88 (pictured) is, like “Michelle” and “Eleanor Rigby,” perfectly crafted and timeless. The solid gold, skeletonized cap is shaped like a microphone; and the barrel overlay includes the peace symbol, Paul McCartney’s signature Hofner ‘violin’ bass guitar and the Apple Records label among many other fine details worked in metal and lacquer. We love it—yeah, yeah, yeah. 100 Huntington Ave, 617.267.8700 For more great places to find gear in the city visit wheretraveler.com
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Gorgeous minimalist bag by the maker of “tools for nomads”—at Topdrawer. 273 Newbury St., 857.305.3934
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Paper meets ether—instantly digitize hand-drawn doodles. 35a Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.714.4332
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With the briny ocean all around, it’s no surprise that the Seaport excels in the competitive seafood arena. Legal Harborside is a flagship worthy of the venerable Legal Sea Foods brand; upscale Mastro’s Ocean Club always hits the mark; and Luke’s Lobster is fast, casual and obsessed with sustainability.
If you like your cocktails served with Mexi-gothic flair in a lively, nightclubadjacent space (shared with The Grand), then the Scorpion Bar will be right up your alley; pioneering Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall has been doing its crafty thing for ages; and the bar at Gather is well worth a visit.
270 Northern Ave., 617.477. 2900, legalseafoods.com
58 Seaport Blvd., 617.322. 0200, scorpionboston.com
Legal Harborside
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Mastro’s Ocean Club
Harpoon Brewery
25 Fan Pier Blvd., 617.530.1925, mastrosrestaurants.com
306 Northern Ave., 617.456. 2322, harpoonbrewery.com Gather 75 Northern Ave., 617.982.7220, gatherboston.com
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53 Northern Ave., 617.848. 0911, lukeslobster.com
The influx of new residents to the Seaport has driven traffic to Reebok’s global flagship store, which offers custom-made and personalized products as well as fitness classes. Boston Design Center is an interior furnishing fan’s dream with an amazing selection of antiques, fabric, fine art and more. Reebok 25 Drydock Ave., 617.772.0267, reebok.com
Boston Design Center
1 Design Center Pl., 617.449. 5514, bostondesign.com
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The Society of Arts + Crafts is your first stop for browsing—and buying— works by local craftspeople. For cutting-edge contemporary art look no further than the ICA; and when the warmer weather rolls around, take in a gig at Blue Hills Bank Pavilion.
Society of Arts + Crafts 100 Pier Four Blvd.,
Suite 200, 617.266.1810, societyofcrafts.org ICA 25 Harbor Shore Dr., 617.478.3100, icaboston.org
Blue Hills Bank Pavilion 290 Northern Ave., 617.728.1600, livenation.com
view of the Scorpion Bar; a salty dockside; platter at Legal Harborside; Reebok’s Boston flagship.
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Mighty Joe
Towering Boston rock icon Joe Perry just keeps on rollin’.
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BOSTON LEGEND Joe Perry may be 67, but there’s no mandatory retirement age in rock ‘n’ roll and if there was the guitar-slinger would blow by it. Perry co-leads his main band, Aerosmith, and is an essential part of the Alice Cooper-helmed Hollywood Vampires. He just released his fourth solo album, “Sweetzerland Manifesto.” Steeped in blues-rock, he recruited singers Robin Zander (of Cheap Trick), David Johansen, Terry Reid, Chris Robinson (of Black Crowes) and Gary Cherone (of Extreme). Still, Perry has no illusions about the solo career taking off—or taking over. WORLD-CLASS
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“It was strictly about making music and having fun,” he says about the album. “No pressure, no expectation about getting on the radio. I just pictured playing the songs live because they’d be a lot of fun to play.” Perry laid claim to classic rock status the old-fashioned way, so we caught up with him for a chat about how Boston factored into his creative evolution, what he loves about our city, and what the future holds. Where Boston: How has Boston changed since Aerosmith lived on Commonwealth Avenue in the ‘70s? Joe Perry: We grew up in an era that was based around going to see rock ‘n’ roll bands play live. There were a lot more bands and a lot more places to play rock ‘n’ roll. You can still go and listen to all kinds of music—but I think that the scene reflects people’s tastes. Overall, that’s really healthy. One of the things Boston always had—and that hasn’t changed—is that it’s one of the biggest college towns in the country. WB: What brought you to Boston initially? JP: There were a lot of opportunities to play. The frat houses, the clubs, spreading out into the suburbs—that gave us a really good platform. I think overall the creativity and the vibe of the city is really special. It’s probably the smallest world-class city that I know of. And it’s always retained that. WB: Where did you go to eat out? JP: The band’s favorite places to eat back then were Newbury Steak House, if we felt flush that week, and the Dugout. WB: You’re mostly in L.A. these days. What do you like about coming home? JP: There are things that haven’t changed much. Alan Bilzerian has a world-class clothing boutique on Newbury Street and the walk down Newbury Street is always a rush. Walking around Harvard Square always feels the same. Every September, you can’t
get around any of the streets because of all the U-Haul trailers— that’s one of the things that makes Boston Boston. I still love it. WB: Did the city, and its rough edges, help Aerosmith shape its rock ‘n’ roll identity? JP: Well, there was the “Bad Boys from Boston” tag. I always thought it was kind of wrong when the press started calling us that because as far as I was concerned the J. Geils Band were—and still are—one of the best live bands I’d ever seen, hands down. WB: How did it feel when Aerosmith started to take off? JP: The summer right before it really broke [in 1973], we were an entity, but we were still having trouble making ends meet, paying the rent. Then after the first record was out we played a 2000-seat place outside Boston—I think it was Shrewsbury, some high school—and it was packed. It was like, “Wow, what happened here?” WB: In 2016, there was talk of a farewell Aerosmith tour. What’s the plan? JP: It sounded good on paper two months before the tour started, but then we said it ain’t gonna happen. We really softened the edges on that one. I’m sure there will be a time when there will be a “last gig,” but I can’t see it right now. The plan is to lay back for a little while and start gearing up again. Our 50th anniversary is in 2020. We may do a festival here and there, but it will start in earnest at the end of 2018. I don’t know what shape it’s going to take. WB: Will there be a new Aerosmith record? JP: We’ve talked about it. I’m busier now than I’ve been in a long time, putting this solo record out and then looking at a Hollywood Vampires tour this summer. WB: Are you hitting the road for your new solo record? JP: Yeah, I’d like to if I can find some time. Every song is designed to play live. I’d really like to go out and do a proper two-month tour—but we’ll see.
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Nantucket in winter is an island retreat to rival the most relaxed places on Earth. By Alex Oliveira
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THERE’S AN EBB AND A FLOW about Nantucket. Throughout the day, the tide that holds the island rises and falls while the ferries come and go. Summer progresses, the days shorten, the warmth fades, and the shingled houses are shuttered while the cobbled blocks grow quiet. Then the days lengthen, the sun burns hot, and the streets fill with people again. The tide rises and falls. Since the whaling industry left Nantucket for New Bedford around 1850, the primary source of income for the island’s fifty square miles of sand, cobblestones and beachgrass has been summer tourism. Nantucket’s population booms to over 50,000 as tourists and summer residents flow in from the mainland between Memorial and Labor Day. Come fall and winter that count drops drastically, ebbing to around 11,000 residents who call The Faraway Island
home. Despite the misguided notion held by many a summertime visitor, that those 11,000 islanders freeze like fish in a pond every October then thaw again come May, Nantucket’s off-season ebb is one of the most rewarding and intimate times to visit the island. In the National Park Service’s words, “downtown Nantucket is the finest surviving architectural and environmental example of a late 18th- and early 19th-century New England seaport town,” an observation that couldn’t be more evident than in the off-season, as if the 30-mile ferry ride from the mainland was a trip back in time. A look down Federal Street in the winter of 2018 is almost identical to that view in 1878. Free from the traffic and bustle of summertime—kids weaving through the crowd with dripping ice-cream in hand and jeeps rumbling and lurching down the cobbled
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Despite the misguided notion that Nantucket islanders freeze like fish in a pond, the off-season ebb is a most rewarding time to visit. streets—downtown is a place of tranquil solitude: a couple walks down the sidewalk with an armful of groceries; a bell rings as a door opens and closes; an old man puffs blue smoke out of a pipe as he ambles along the frozen harbor. While most stores bear handwritten signs reading “gone looking for warmer weather, see you in May” taped to their darkened windows, the essentials remain open. You can start the day with breakfast at The Bean, a neighborhood spot for coffee and sandwiches, then waste a few hours perusing the selection at Mitchell’s Book Corner and enjoying your finds in one of their leather reading chairs. Murray’s Toggery Shop has everything you need to equip yourself for the cold. An authentic islander experience only available in the offseason can be found at the Nantucket Pharmacy, a classic lunch counter that has been serving since 1929. While in the summertime you have to battle tourists for a seat at the counter, in the off-season stools amongst the local salts are readily available. Order a tuna salad sandwich, a strawberry shake, and immerse yourself in the gossip and talk of Nantucket’s true islanders. Much is closed, but what is open will be entirely your own. The Nantucket Whaling Museum, an award-winning attraction that details the history of Nantucket’s whaling industry—and therefore the entirety of the island’s story—will be yours to explore at your own pace. The Dreamland, Nantucket’s not-for-profit single screen movie theater, will likely become a private screening of whatever film is emblazoned on the marquee. The only traffic you run into will be at the Nantucket Ice Community Rink, which hosts public skating and classes throughout the winter. The most unique experiences to be had on Nantucket in the off-season are found outdoors. At the beaches, no longer filled
with the shrieks and splashes of summer, the only audible sounds are the pops and murmurs of the ice that stretches out from the shoreline. Crunching over the frozen sand in the shadow of shuttered and silent houses, stumbling across the occasional abandoned sailboat in the dunes, and wandering the vacant neighborhoods of Cliffside and Siasconset are a hypnotizingly serene experiences. Rent a car (make sure it’s a 4x4) and explore the far-reaching corners of the island from Madaket to Great Point and Tom Nevers Head, or the endless dirt roads that weave throughout the New England savanna that sprawls across the center of the island. When the day ends and you need a place to stay in authentic Nantucket colonial style, the exemplary Greydon House should be your only stop. The rooms feel like they’re part of a house that’s been in your family for generations. Greydon’s restaurant is one of the most bustling places on the island by night, and feels like a dinner party where more guests arrived than there are seats; tables are pulled up in front of couches, wooden chairs are crowded around a long dining room table, and bookshelves line the walls between paintings, charts and portraits. The food, some of the best on the island, is prepared by chef Marcus Ware who adds a seamless contemporary twist to classic Nantucket dishes. Wine flows, laughter soars, and the fire roars late into the night. The tide rises and falls, the ferries come and go, and the flow of summer ebbs into the still of winter on Nantucket. While the summertime crowd may not think to visit Nantucket until Memorial Day, take the ferry ride to experience for yourself the tranquility of one of the least trodden corners of wintertime New England.
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Greydon House, 17 Broad St., Nantucket, 508.228.2468, greydonhouse.com
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Rising star of stage and screen Therese Plaehn returns to Boston with hit play “The Humans.” PHOTO CREDIT GOES HERE
By Mike Hodgkinson
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WIDELY ACCLAIMED play “The Humans” —winner of four Tony Awards among many other accolades—tours through the Shubert Theatre this month. Where Boston caught up with cast member and Boston native Therese Plaehn (it’s pronounced “Tureeza Plane,” in case you were wondering) for a meandering chat about drama, favorite city hang-outs and the pleasures of the South Shore. Where Boston: So, you’re a local. Therese Plaehn: I grew up in Scituate, Mass. on the South Shore. It’s always the place where reporters are broadcasting from during a storm. I feel so lucky to have grown up there. I can’t get over how beautiful it is. I’m from a really big family and it was a perfect place to grow up. WB: What was your first acting role? TP: I was Rooster in “Annie”—that’s what happens when you’re at an all-girls Catholic school and you’re tall. You get cast as the guy with the New York accent. I did a couple more musicals in my senior year and then went to Providence College in Rhode Island and did a year abroad in Galway, Ireland. I credit my living in Ireland for a school year with the fact that I’m an actor now. WB: How so? TP: Because I was nervous about acting and sort of scared of it, I think it was actually having lived in Ireland, and listened to the musicality of the way people talked, that got me my first job—which was an Irish play at the Sugan Theatre Company in Boston. Being able to hide behind an accent was the thing that helped me not be so scared of trying. WB: Why has “The Humans” generated so much buzz? TP: It’s such good material—a play like this is so rare. The thing that’s so special about it is that it reaches such a wide audience. It’s about family and everything that goes along with that, including individual anxiety and deep love. And I think people appreciate how [playwright] Stephen Karam has carved out such individuals and yet has this rhythm that’s such a familiar family banter.
WB: What are some of your favorite Boston haunts? TP: I love the Charles River. I have a loop that I run when I’m home. And I’m a sucker for a Duck Tour. They do such a great job and you just learn things that stick with you. I also love walking The Freedom Trail—it’s so neat to be in a place that has so much history, and get a chance to stop and read a plaque and just be blown away by what happened there however many years ago. The rich culture and history of Boston is something you can just feel as you’re walking around. WB: What’s your favorite Boston season? TP: Spring in Boston is awesome—you can walk through the Common and the Public Gardens, see the Swan Boats and stuff like that. I have a lot of allergies, so I do love spring but I will be sneezing. I love Boston because you have all the seasons and I just love watching the leaves change. Can I choose fall? WB: Where’s cool to hang out in Scituate? TP: Minot Beach is really beautiful. That was my favorite place to go growing up. There’s a really great restaurant that I love called the Mill Wharf—you can sit out on the deck and feel like you’re out in the ocean. There’s also a really good subs place called Maria’s, and Cosmos Caffe is the go-to pizza place for my family.
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(Left) Therese Plaehn, whose stage career has taken her from Boston to Broadway. (Above) Plaehn—right—and Daisy Eagan in “The Humans,” at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre March 13-25. Tickets at bochcenter.org
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波士顿是全世界最令人 愉快的目的地购物城市 之一，而这在很大程度上 要归功于整座城市的布 局——波士顿的大部分 历史景点（包括波士顿公 园、芬威公园和法尼尔厅 等）都在主要零售场所的 步行距离范围内。
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Newbury Street 占据着
后湾区的一个美丽部分， 目前已成为著名的旅游目 的地。Newbury Street 下端 分布着诸如 Chanel、Dolce 24
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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
达到 Wrentham Village Premium Outlets，这里
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牌的门店。这里是波士顿 最负盛名也最精致的奢 饰品购物目的地之一。 Chestnut Hill 是波士顿学 院附近的一个富庶社区， 在位于 The Street 的户外 购物目的地提供高档成 衣。零售店包括家居装饰 店 Jonathan Adler、精品 化妆品店 Bluemercury、 女装店 Intermix and Calypso、以及 Polarn O. Pyret 的斯堪的纳维亚式 儿童休闲装店。 搭乘公共汽车向波士顿 西南方向，一会儿就能
是新英格兰地区最大的 户外品牌购物中心，汇 集了大量设计师品牌服 装——折扣从 25% 到 65% 不等。170 家店铺 中包括时尚人士最爱的 Michael Kors、Tory Burch 和 Salvatore Ferragamo 等品牌；营养补充品零售 店 Vitamin World；以及 钻石专卖店 Zales。
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ASIAN-INSPIRED DINING
亚洲式餐饮
O Ya
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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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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美术与历史
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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
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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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All Things Considered IX If you thought that the humble basket was no more than a functional container for groceries, firewood or living-room magazines, head down to the Society of Arts + Crafts in the Seaport District and prepare to be blown away. The basketry on display at juried exhibition All Things Considered IX (March 29-June 9) exists in a dimension closer to the fine art gallery than the supermarket checkout. Artists—including Lanny Bergner and Lynne Francis-Lunn (whose “Things Piling Up” is pictured)—redefine the very meaning of the term basketry, and make use of a range of materials from black bamboo to reclaimed plastics. It’s good to be a basket case. 100 Pier 4, Suite 200, 617.266.1810
Always features varied, contemporary work by two Boston-area artists. Exhibitions: Andrea Thompson and Jodi Colella, through April 1. Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 486 Harrison Ave., 617.482.7781. CHILDS GALLERY
Since 1937. This gallery houses a diverse portfolio of fine American and European paintings, prints, drawings, watercolors and sculpture— from the Renaissance to the 1950s. Open M and Sa 10 am-5 pm, Tu-F 9 am-6 pm. 169 Newbury St., 617.266.1108. COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART
America’s oldest nonprofit art association with more than 500 member artists from student-level to world-renowned. Exhibitions: “In the Style Of,” March 8-April 19. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su
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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. 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. KINGSTON GALLERY
One of SoWa’s first galleries, this artist-run cooperative shows alternative and contemporary works by local artists, including Julie S. Graham and Elif Soyer. This month includes: Elif Soyer: “Balance Due,” through April 1. Open W-Su noon-5 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.423.4113. KRAKOW WITKIN GALLERY
This gallery focuses on minimal and conceptually based work from international artists, including Sol LeWitt and Julian Opie, as well as many Boston artists. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. 10 Newbury St., 617.262.4490.
M. FINE ARTS GALERIE
This gallery in the SoWa arts district features international contemporary artists, including Beth Carter, Marc Chalmé, Michel Delacroix and Xavier Rodés, many of whom are only represented in the U.S. here. Open Tu-Sa 10:30 am-5:30 pm. 61 Thayer St., 617.450.0700. RAFIUS FANE GALLERY
Contemporary works in multiple media, like paintings, sculptures and photography, are always on display here. Laura Battle, March 2-April 14. Open W-F 1-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-4 pm. 460C Harrison Ave., Suite C24, 508.843.2184. SOPRAFINA GALLERY
Founded in 2001 by Frank Roselli, Soprafina is committed to exhibiting contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography by artists like Susan Gheyssari, Anne Krinsky, Michael Palmer and others. Open W-Sa noon-5:00 pm. 55 Thayer St., 617.728.0770.
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ART GALLERIES
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Art ART MUSEUMS
HARVARD ART MUSEUMS
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. Exhibitions include: “Fernando Bryce: The Book of Needs,” Jan. 20-May 6. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $10-15. 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400. THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/ BOSTON
This landmark fosters contemporary artists working in multidisciplinary forms. Permanent collections include 21st-century sculpture, painting, video, photography
and drawing. Exhibits include: “Wangechi Mutu: A Promise to Communicate,” through Dec. 31, 2018. Also features lectures, family programs, dance and music performances, and film. Open Tu-W and Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm, Th-F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $1015, free ages 17 and under and to all Th 5-9 pm. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617.478.3100. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM
Originally modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo with a four-story interior courtyard garden and a modern wing in 2012, this museum gem showcases Isabella Stewart Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 fine and decorative art objects, paintings, tapestries and furnishings and includes a venue for contemporary artists and concerts. “Bharti Kher: Sketchbooks and Diaries,”
through Sept. 6, 2018. Admission: $5-15. Open W and F-M 11 am-5 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401. MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON
Encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Includes “(Un) Expected Families,” through June 17. Free guided tours available. Open Sa-Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-10 pm. Admission: $10-25. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300. NATIONAL CENTER OF AFROAMERICAN ARTISTS
Founded by Elma Lewis and celebrates the heritage of visual arts created by Black artists. Showcases African, Afro-Latin, Afro-Caribbean and African-American collections. Admission: $4-5. Open
Tu-Su 1-5 pm. 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617.442.8614.
ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS
SOWA FIRST FRIDAY
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.
PUBLIC ART
HARBORARTS
The Boston Harbor Marina & Shipyard is a surprising hot spot for experiencing monumental sculpture and public art by contemporary local artists. 256 Marginal St., 617.982.3244.
TO EXPLORE
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Sights Microbial Life Most of us warm to microbes like we warm to a dose of the flu—but “Microbial Life: A Universe at the Edge of Sight” at the Harvard Museum of Natural History is likely to change that myopic view by opening up the beauty of a world that’s mostly hidden from the naked eye. These miniscule organisms become apparent when they form colonies on, for example, cabbage, cheese or—as exhibited here—sediment from a local salt marsh. Wonderful and fascinating. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045
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.
CITY SIGHTS
FANEUIL HALL
Boston merchant Peter Faneuil had this building constructed in 1742 and gave it to
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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. LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER
Kids ages 3-10 go absolutely crazy for this place, and its Assembly Row entrance marked by a giant yellow LEGO giraffe. Not only can children build to their hearts’ content they can tumble, climb and slide in LEGO City Play Zone or catch a movie at the 4D Cinema. Tickets: $18.95-$29.95. Open Su-Th 10 am-7 pm, F 10 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-8 pm. 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, 866.228.6439. 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. Long Wharf. 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. MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS STATUE
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
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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; tickets: $7.95-9.95. 1 Central Wharf, 617.973.5200.
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 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
This decadent structure was built 1862-1865 as one of the first buildings in the French Second Empire architectural
HISTORIC HOMES
COOPER-FROST-AUSTIN HOUSE
the years much of the original frame and materials remain. 21 Linnaean St., Cambridge, 617.994.6669. 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.
Sights
WILLIAM HICKLING PRESCOTT HOUSE
Twin Federal-era town houses named for the American historian 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
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and art and boasts a scenic courtyard, events and exhibits. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm, F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. Copley Square, 617.536.5400.
MUSEUMS
BOSTON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
ites, 1,500 mammal and bird specimens, and the a dazzling collection of 3,000 glass flowers and plants. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Admission: $8-12. 26 Oxford St., Cambridge, 617.495.3045. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND 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.
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.
BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM
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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.
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.
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.
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
PAUL S. RUSSELL, MD MUSEUM OF MEDICAL HISTORY AND INNOVATION
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.
This medical museum tells the rich story of Massachusetts General Hospital’s two centuries of history. Learn about the hospital’s important contributions to the medical field and see how these discoveries and advancements have shaped the present. Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. Free admission. Massachusetts General Hospital, 2 North Grove St., 617.724.8009.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM
A compelling technology and science-based destination. Permanent exhibits study the
Collections include American art and architecture, maritime art and history, Native
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
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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 American art, Asian export, African, Oceanic and contemporary art, photography and the fascinating Yin Yu Tang house. Exhibits include: “All the Flowers Are for Me,” through April 1, 2018; upcoming: “PlayTime” Feb. 10-May 6, 2018. 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
This small-scale museum documents the history of 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
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
BLUE HILLS SKI AREA
Located only half-an-hour away from Boston, Blue Hills Ski Area in Canton is quite the ideal place to hit the slopes whether on skis or a snowboard. If you’re really itching to get out into the fresh snow, but have no where to go around your apartment, then this is the perfect day escape for you. With several trails for all different levels ranging from beginner to expert, there’s plenty of opportunity to carve some snow. 4001 Washington St., 781.828.5070. 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. FROG POND ICE SKATING
Located within the Boston Common, the frozen Frog Pond provides a festive place to ice skate on a crisp winter day. Open M 10 am-4 pm, Tu-Th and Su 10 am-9 pm, F-Sa 10 am-10 pm. Admission: free-$6; skate and locker rental: $6-12. Boston Common, 617.635.2120.
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Explore Official Harvard Tour John F. Kennedy, Conan O’Brien and Natalie Portman went to Harvard, and you can too, via the official student-led tour, which departs from the Harvard Information Center, at the corner of Dunster St. and Mt. Auburn St. You’ll need to wear your finest thinking cap to take in all the history, from the college’s puritanical roots to the present day. Registration starts and hour before each tour and, best of all, your look at the architecture of Boston’s brain is completely free of charge. harvard.edu
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. FREEDOM TRAIL’S NORTH END TOUR
Spend 90-minutes touring the North End portion of the Freedom Trail. This is Paul Revere’s ‘hood, and you’ll see his home in North Square, as well as the Old North Church, where the lanterns were hung to signal British approach by sea. Departs ArtsBoston Booth daily at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Tickets: $814. ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 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
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TRANSPORTATION: PUBLIC & CITY
BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES WATER TAXI
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 Station, 135 Causeway St. 800.872.7245; Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St; South Station, 2 South Station.
the Water Taxi operates year-round, offering travelers an alternative to traditional ground transportation. Look for 28 water taxi stops along 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.
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY
LOGAN EXPRESS
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,
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. MBTA SUBWAY
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 Airport with Downtown Boston. Fare per ride: $2.252.75. The subway operates from 5 am 1 am. 617.222.3200. SUPERSHUTTLE
Around-the-clock, affordable, shared-ride airport transportation since 1983. SuperShuttle serves Logan International Airport. Afterhour service (11 pm-7 am), please call 617.567.8900.
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DESTINATION SALEM
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. salem.org 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. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER
At Faneuil Hall. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Faneuil Hall, 617.242.5601.
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Scene OMD At the beginning of the 1980s, new wave synthpop produced no finer practitioners than Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys, aka Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark. Debut single “Electricity” had an energy that fizzed into being from somewhere far beyond the 20th century, and early UK chart hit “Enola Gay” mined an infectious blend of pop catchiness and electronic innovation. Latest album “The Punishment of Luxury” (2017) will futurize the House of Blues on March 9. 15 Lansdowne St., livenation.com
“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. WINK & NOD
Wink & Nod’s talented team of bartenders have created a uniquely collaborative cocktail program featuring one-of-a-kind takes on classic recipes from the Golden Age of Cocktails to the Tiki Wave. Open M-Sa 5 pm-2 am. 3 Appleton St., 617.482.0117.
BARS: IRISH
THE BURREN
Named for a stretch in County Clare filled with stone structures, this no-frills Irish pub slings cheap beer, good cheer and is a Davis Square staple. There’s live traditional Irish music seven days a week. Open M-Th 11:30-1 am, F 11:30 am-2 am, Sa 10 am-2 am, Su 10 am-1 am. 247 Elm St., Somerville, 617.776.6896.
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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.
BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
AERONAUT BREWERY
Started by beer-enthusiast friends (of MIT and Yale), the brewery has a distinct homegrown, laid-back feel. Open Tu-Th 5 pm-midnight, F 5 pm-12:30 am, Sa noon-12:30 am, Su noon-8 pm. 14 Tyler St., Somerville, 617.987.4236. 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 ($5). Beer Hall open Su-W 11 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 11 am-11 pm. 306 Northern Ave., 617.456.2322.
COMEDY
THE COMEDY STUDIO
Above the iconic Hong Kong, The Comedy Studio has been spotlighting comedians who push boundaries for 15 years. National headliners try out new material as do newcomers hoping to break into the industry. Running themes include: “Mystery Lounge,” “The Big Saturday Night Show,” and “The Sunday Funnies.” Tickets: $10-12. Shows: Tu-Su at 8 pm. 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.661.6507. LAUGH BOSTON
This standup comedy venture features different performers every week. Shows include: Des Bishop March 1-3; Michael Yo March 8-10; Chris Franjola, March 22-24. Show times: W-Th at 8 pm, F-Sa at 7:30 pm and 10 pm. Ticket prices vary per show: $15-25. 425 Summer St., 617.725.2844.
FILMS
COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE
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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 can accommodate up to 2,400 fans. This month includes: Dropkick Murphys, March 1518; Dashboard Confessional, March 30 at 5:30 pm. Full schedule online. 15 Lansdowne St., 888.693.2583. THE PARADISE ROCK CLUB & LOUNGE
Find the best of the city
More than just a rock club, The Paradise is a Boston institution with a list of past performers that includes the music industry’s finest. This month includes: Betty Who, March 15 at 7 pm; Of Montreal, March 26 at 7 pm; New Politics, March 30 at 6:30 pm. Full schedule online. Doors one hour prior to show. Ticket prices vary. 967/969 Commonwealth Ave., Allston, 617.562.8820. Concert line: 617.562.8800.
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
WANG THEATRE AT BOCH CENTER
The Wang Theater, formerly The Metropolitan Theater, features crystal chandeliers, gilded Renaissance-style frescoes and imported marble. It can accommodate 3,600 audience members and is one of only a few capable of accommodating the national Broadway tour production of “Miss Saigon.” Full schedule online. 270 Tremont St., 866.348.9738.
THEATER
AMERICAN REPERTORY THEATER
Professional nonprofit that’s won a Pulitzer Prize and a number of Tony Awards. This month at Oberon: “Dragon Lady,” March 22-24. Show times vary. Tickets: $25-85. Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.547.8300. 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
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Provides tickets for concerts, sporting events, arts, theater and family activities at local venues and arenas. 800.745.3000.
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Food Sumiao Hunan Kitchen Sumiao translates from the Chinese as “sketch,” a suitable allusion to the care and creativity at play in adapting Hunan cuisine to this sleek, contemporary Kendall Square setting. Many of the dishes embrace the kick of chili, from the spicy dried baby fish—potent anchovy served cold with fermented soybean—to the spring bean with eggplant, which expertly counterbalances crunch and softness. Everything is served on gorgeous Churchill tableware. 270 Third St., Cambridge, 617.945.0907
Chinese Fresh, made-in-house dumplings and Chinese and Taiwanese favorites like the award-winning mini steam buns with pork, oyster pancakes and grilled duck tongues. L and D (daily). 137 Harvard Ave, 617.562.8888.
BACK BAY
BAR BOULUD
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. DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
Italian Grand and sophisticated, this restaurant is amenable to dates, business dinners, or even a simple glass of wine at the bar. Lengthy menu features regional dishes from northern Italy, as well as grilled meat a la carte. Gluten-free menu available. L (M-F), D (daily). 75 Arlington St., 617.357.4810. $$$$; 236 Patriot Place, Foxboro 508.339.4810. EARLS KITCHEN & BAR
American Although the first Earls cropped up in Canada in 1982, everything about the
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Somerville and Prudential Center outposts is local, from design elements to staff. Concept is upscale casual; vibe is lively; food is modern, scratch-made and sourced around here. Favorites, depending on the venue, include the Cajun blackened chicken breast and the messily more-ish Avocado Super Toast (with a cheeky kick of Sriracha). L and D (daily). Assembly Row, Somerville; 800 Boylston St., 857.957.0949. LUKE’S LOBSTER
Seafood This Maine-style lobster dining destination serves up sustainable seafood and has a commitment to preserving its local fisheries. It’s food with a conscience and loads of flavor. L and D (daily). 75 Exeter St, 857.350.4626. RED LANTERN
Pan-Asian This foxy Asianstyle restaurant and lounge off the Back Bay’s beaten track has some pretty amazing food. Try the duck buns (think slow-cooked hoisin barbecue duck with pickles stuffed into taco-shaped, fluffy, steamed bread), as well as the Singapore street noodles, the spicy tuna tempura roll and, frankly, the martinis. Excellent gluten-free offerings available. D (daily). 39 Stanhope St., 617.262.3900. $$$
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 international 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. $$$ TOP OF THE HUB
American Expect modern, eclectic takes on regional New England cuisine with a focus on seafood. Top of the Hub also stands 52 stories above the city, so diners get a stunning view. Two wine cellars are the winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Dancing and live music in the lounge. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775. $$$
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.
CAMBRIDGE/CENTRAL SQUARE
LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE
Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-
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 whimsy and joie de vivre. Great
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DUMPLING KINGDOM
Food 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.
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. PAMMY’S
American The decor at Pammy’s is simple, rustic, classical and decadent all at the same time: just like the menu, where Sicilian anchovies elope with ricotta-stuffed artichokes and handsomely crisped red snapper dances a lascivious tango with Pammy’s signature chili sauce. Stellar. D (M-Sa). 928 Massachusetts Ave., 617.945.1761. PARSNIP RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
FORAGE
Global Quiet and refined, this
the name suggests, the focus
new Harvard Square dining room occupies the space
Contemporary American As
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 compote. 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 ol-
ives to snack on. D (daily). 243 Hampshire St., 617.945.7448.
CAMBRIDGE/ KENDALL SQUARE
ARTSCIENCE CULTURE LAB & CAFÉ
American/French No surprise this place is within the bounds of MIT. ArtScience Culture Lab & Café explores innovations within the culinary 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. THE SMOKE SHOP
Barbecue Andy Husbands, chef-proprietor of Tremont 647, focuses entirely on the art of slow-cooked barbecue here. Texas-style brisket, glazed barbecue chicken and Burnt Ends sandwich. L
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and D (daily). 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617.577.7427.
CHINATOWN
NEW SHANGHAI
Theater District, 617.426.4444; 20 University Road, Cambridge, 617.491.9400. UNION OYSTER HOUSE
Chinese Highly-skilled
Seafood Opened in 1826,
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. $$
Union Oyster House is a National Historic Landmark and the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Fresh seafood is the main attraction and always has been, and the menu is heavy-handed on shellfish and oysters, fried and broiled fish, baked, boiled and broiled lobster and local Yankee favorites. L and D (daily). 41 Union St., 617.227.2750. $$
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 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.
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,
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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. $$$$
Food NORTH END
CAFFE DELLO SPORT
Café One of Boston’s oldest caffés where sports play almost as important a role as the delicious Italian roasts. Select from espresso, caffè latte or latte macchiato or lunch on the inzaghi, zanetti or di vaio paninis. Imported grappa, Limoncello, Sambuca and other specialty liqueurs. Caffé Dello Sport also screens soccer matches direct from Italy, on two large screens. B, L and D (daily). Cash only. 308 Hanover St., 617.523.5063. $
SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL
EMPIRE
Pan-Asian Empire is one of the largest restaurants to open in Boston in recent years, which makes it not too hard to find a seat and order up pan-Asian treats, from freshly rolled sushi and delicate dumplings to
spicy stir-fry. The lively open kitchen contains a noodle station, eight-seat wok bar and eight-seat sushi bar. D (M-Sa). 1 Marina Park Drive, 617.295.0001. $$$ 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.
SOUTH BOSTON
CAPO
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.
COPPERSMITH
Global Restaurant and cafe 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.
SOUTH END
THE BEEHIVE
Global This casual rendezvous point aimed at a funky, music-loving crowd is part café, bar, artist hangout and music club and plays to old bohemia. 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. FRENCHIE
French Frenchie is a visionary, 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. 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. STELLA
Italian Evan Deluty’s Stella is 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.
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. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Su). Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 617.351.2037. $$$$
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Shop Bulgari Roman high jewelry comes to Newbury Street in the Back Bay, courtesy of Boston’s first Bulgari boutique. Architectural features of the concept store, designed by Peter Marino, include stone found in ancient Roman buildings and the red porphyry Condotti eight-pointed star, a nod to the first Bulgari shop in Rome, opened in 1884. Iconic celebrity portraits add a touch of Hollywood. If your budget for bling extends north of 80,000 bucks, may we suggest the Diva’s Dream Necklace. 14 Newbury St. 617.904.4024
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. SHINOLA
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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KIT AND ACE
DECEMBER THIEVES
Vancouver-based company created its own fabric (Technical Cashmere) to provide sophisticated luxury apparel with the functionality of sportswear. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 208 Newbury St., 844.548.6223.
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.
APPAREL: MEN
BALL AND BUCK
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. 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
ALICE + OLIVIA
The expert eye of Stacey Bendet brings cutting-edge fashions to womenswear and accessories. Find all your wardrobe needs, from dresses and jumpsuits to handbags and sunglasses. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 166 Newbury St., 617.297.9059.
for its cutting-edge knitwear and California aesthetic. M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-6 pm. 49 Charles St., 617.535.9144. MAX & RILEY
Susan and Hope Roussilhes call the shots at their family-owned-and-operated women’s boutique, proffering contemporary fashions. Open M-Tu 11 am-6 pm, W-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 226 Newbury St., 617.236.1431.
BEAUTY
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG
FOLLAIN
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.
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.
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.
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
MARGARET O’LEARY
BRATTLE BOOK SHOP
Irish-born O’Leary began this San Francisco-based clothing company, which is renowned
Longest continuously operating antiquarian book store in Boston. The Brattle houses
COURTESY BULGARI
ACCESSORIES
MARIMEKKO
Shop
Experience our vast selection of local
beer, wine and spirits in the heart of Back Bay
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.
and other media experiences. Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 141B Newbury St., 617.262.4949.
NEWBURY COMICS
BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET
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; 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, 617.577.1297.
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.
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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.
ELECTRONICS
BANG & OLUFSEN
Founded in Denmark in 1925, Bang & Olufsen is known for its design excellence, its advanced technology and its high-quality audio, video
FARMERS MARKETS
HOME
CASA DESIGN
For those with an eye for upscale, contemporary design, the showroom here offers a plethora of aesthetically pleasing options for both home and office. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.654.2974. 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. LAURA PRESHONG
Local artist Laura Preshong handcrafts many of the clas-
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sic, 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
LOUIS VUITTON
The ultimate stop for any stylish traveler who values fine craftsmanship and a classic look. Find the icon’s signature leather bags, luggage and other essentials. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.437.6519. 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 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.,
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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. CONVERSE
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. HEART & SOLE
Mother-daughter-owned North End shop offering ontrend women’s shoes, jewelry and accessories at affordable prices. Open M-W 11 am-6 pm, Th 11 am-7 pm, F-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 354 Hanover St., 857.239.9426.
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. RED SOX TEAM STORE
Local owner ‘47 Brand purveys licensed professional and collegiate sporting apparel and notable near-perfect-fit caps. Red Sox gear and autographed Fenway Park seats available. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 19 Yawkey Way, 617.421.8686.
SPECIALTY FOODS
SHOPPING CENTERS
BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY
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.
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.
CAMBRIDGESIDE
COPLEY PLACE
Posh offerings at this luxury designer mall include Neiman 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.
SPORTS & YOGA APPAREL
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. IBEX
Vermont-based retailer Ibex has its flagship in Boston. Items are made exclusively of New Zealand merino wool, water repellent and temperature regulating. Open M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 303 Newbury St., 857.277.1932. NIKE BOSTON
Look your best on and off the field, court or track with the newest in premium Nike running, training, basketball, football, soccer and sportswear 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
BAUER WINE & SPIRITS
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.
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. Open M-Sa 10 am-11 pm, Su noon-8 pm. 330 Newbury St., 617.262.0363.
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.
SPIRITS & WINE
REEBOK STORE
Equinox Seaport Everyone has their own method for entering “the zone” while working out, whether that’s staring at a compilation of high-energy music videos or switching focus to a distant horizon. The latter can be a little tricky in a fitness club, but not at Equinox Seaport, which has an expansive 270-degree view taking in Rowes Wharf and Boston Harbor. This fifth Bostonarea Equinox location also features The Cut (an enjoyably punishing jump rope class) and eucalyptus towels. 27 Northern Ave., 617.206.2641
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.
COURTESY EQUINOX SEAPORT
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. Based in Copley Square, but visits are available. Hours by appointment. 581 Boylston St., 617.207.6010.
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Notch Salem has an incredible craft brewery—Notch Brewery & Tap Room. Great beers and the food is amazing too. –Mark Keaney, Digital Transformationist, @markkeaney2pt0
Tree House These days the best beer in New England hails from Tree House Brewing Co. in Charlton, MA. 48
WHE RE I M A R C H 2018
Prepare to wait in line for an hour but trust me, it’s worth it. Green and Julius are my personal faves. –Kristin Quinn, Writer, @MisadventuresinMommyhood
Bully Boy Bully Boy distillery has been at the top of our list for years. Boasting a range of equally satisfying spirits, the family-run company never
disappoints. Plus, they just opened their new tasting room. –Molly Ford & Sarah Jesup, Co-founders, @thefoodlens
Harpoon No one does an IPA better than Harpoon. They innovated the brew and brought it to the forefront of the beer world. Pairs with everything. –Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays
Trillium For beer, I love Trillium’s Fort Point Pale Ale and for spirits, my goto is Bully Boy’s Boston Rum. –Kellie Speed. Writer/Editor, @hauteliving
Wiggly Bridge Right now I’m crazy about Wiggly Bridge bourbon, smooth and perfect for sipping. –Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky
COURTESY BULLY BOY DISTILLERS
Local Boston influencers tell us about their current obsessions. This month—local craft drinks, from beer to spirits.