Guidebook for Boston

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Guidebook for Boston

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This friendly wine, beer, and liquor store is the closest in walking distance!
13 locals recommend
The Wine Emporium
607 Tremont St
13 locals recommend
This friendly wine, beer, and liquor store is the closest in walking distance!
http://www.bpl.org/
288 locals recommend
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston St
288 locals recommend
http://www.bpl.org/
Convenience store for basic essentials, food, snacks, cigarettes, magazines, etc. Closest convenience store that's open late!
6 locals recommend
City Convenience
23 Beacon St
6 locals recommend
Convenience store for basic essentials, food, snacks, cigarettes, magazines, etc. Closest convenience store that's open late!

Food Scene

Amazing beer list, cocktails, cheese and charcuterie boards! Great for groups as well. They offer bar, high top, and table seating. Outdoor seating in the summer is ideal!
23 locals recommend
The Salty Pig
130 Dartmouth St
23 locals recommend
Amazing beer list, cocktails, cheese and charcuterie boards! Great for groups as well. They offer bar, high top, and table seating. Outdoor seating in the summer is ideal!
Live music every night!! This spot offers amazing atmosphere, food, and drinks. Outdoor seating as well. My ideal meal: tuna tartare, short-rib grilled cheese sandwich, pierogies.
229 locals recommend
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont St
229 locals recommend
Live music every night!! This spot offers amazing atmosphere, food, and drinks. Outdoor seating as well. My ideal meal: tuna tartare, short-rib grilled cheese sandwich, pierogies.
Barbara Lynch’s “casual, sophisticated” French-Italian restaurant/vino bar/retailer in the South End, which specializes in “superb” pâtés, antipasti, “upscale hot dogs” and “a few entrees”.
33 locals recommend
The Butcher Shop
552 Tremont St
33 locals recommend
Barbara Lynch’s “casual, sophisticated” French-Italian restaurant/vino bar/retailer in the South End, which specializes in “superb” pâtés, antipasti, “upscale hot dogs” and “a few entrees”.
Parlor that makes pizzas with terrific toppings and exquisite crusts”, plus late-night premium ice cream. My ideal meal: dark chocolate ice cream.
59 locals recommend
Picco
513 Tremont St
59 locals recommend
Parlor that makes pizzas with terrific toppings and exquisite crusts”, plus late-night premium ice cream. My ideal meal: dark chocolate ice cream.
Best Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Lunch Buffet and dinner available. Take out available as well. My ideal meal: Saag Paneer or Lamb/Chicken Korma with naan and raita.
19 locals recommend
Mela Indian Restaurant
578 Tremont St
19 locals recommend
Best Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Lunch Buffet and dinner available. Take out available as well. My ideal meal: Saag Paneer or Lamb/Chicken Korma with naan and raita.
“Perfectly acceptable” American alimentation listed on a “limited menu” is turned out at this “cozy”, “cute” eatery in the South End; it’s “reasonably priced” “for a quick bite”.
8 locals recommend
Coda
329 Columbus Ave
8 locals recommend
“Perfectly acceptable” American alimentation listed on a “limited menu” is turned out at this “cozy”, “cute” eatery in the South End; it’s “reasonably priced” “for a quick bite”.
Delicious Japanese fare and sophisticated atmosphere. Amazing sushi and sashimi.
24 locals recommend
Douzo Sushi
131 Dartmouth St
24 locals recommend
Delicious Japanese fare and sophisticated atmosphere. Amazing sushi and sashimi.
Best local cafe and lunch spot in the neighborhood. Always buzzing with locals. My ideal meal: smoothie, chicken curry sandwich, cupcake.
94 locals recommend
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut Ave
94 locals recommend
Best local cafe and lunch spot in the neighborhood. Always buzzing with locals. My ideal meal: smoothie, chicken curry sandwich, cupcake.
At Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette’s South End enoteca, you’ll be “truly wowed” by the “inventive, snout-to-tail” Italian small plates.
64 locals recommend
Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut Ave
64 locals recommend
At Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette’s South End enoteca, you’ll be “truly wowed” by the “inventive, snout-to-tail” Italian small plates.
American-European menu diverse enough to please all tastes and budgets. Also offers outdoor seating. Good for large and small groups. Menu offers everything from pate to oysters to bone marrow.
68 locals recommend
Eastern Standard
775 Commonwealth Avenue
68 locals recommend
American-European menu diverse enough to please all tastes and budgets. Also offers outdoor seating. Good for large and small groups. Menu offers everything from pate to oysters to bone marrow.
Delicious sandwiches and baked goods. Limited seating. Ideal for breakfast and lunch. Joanne Chang is a master pastry chef!
180 locals recommend
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington St
180 locals recommend
Delicious sandwiches and baked goods. Limited seating. Ideal for breakfast and lunch. Joanne Chang is a master pastry chef!
Dinner only intimate spot. Season specific menu, but the steak frites are always a staple. Best for couples and parties of two.
46 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut Ave
46 locals recommend
Dinner only intimate spot. Season specific menu, but the steak frites are always a staple. Best for couples and parties of two.
Fine dining for a definite night to please. Chef Jamie Mammano’s imaginative French-Mediterranean cuisine.
34 locals recommend
Mistral
223 Columbus Ave
34 locals recommend
Fine dining for a definite night to please. Chef Jamie Mammano’s imaginative French-Mediterranean cuisine.
French food to your heart's desire. Great for couples and groups. Classic brasserie fare. My ideal meal: french onion soup, shaved beet salad, steak tartare, and duck confit.
42 locals recommend
Gaslight Brasserie du Coin
560 Harrison Ave
42 locals recommend
French food to your heart's desire. Great for couples and groups. Classic brasserie fare. My ideal meal: french onion soup, shaved beet salad, steak tartare, and duck confit.
Ethiopian Restaurant, amazing food! Great for small groups and couples. Fun for an adventurous palate! My favorite dish is the kitfo!
8 locals recommend
Addis Red Sea
544 Tremont St
8 locals recommend
Ethiopian Restaurant, amazing food! Great for small groups and couples. Fun for an adventurous palate! My favorite dish is the kitfo!
American Fare, awesome atmosphere, at bit loud on weekends. Food is remarkable! Must have: Poutine, flat-patty burger, cocktails, buttercream soft serve (when available).
47 locals recommend
The Gallows
1395 Washington St
47 locals recommend
American Fare, awesome atmosphere, at bit loud on weekends. Food is remarkable! Must have: Poutine, flat-patty burger, cocktails, buttercream soft serve (when available).
Delicious French food! Great for dinner any night or weekend brunch.
39 locals recommend
Aquitaine
569 Tremont St
39 locals recommend
Delicious French food! Great for dinner any night or weekend brunch.
Great for lunch or dinner after visiting the ICA. Awesome water views!
20 locals recommend
Temazcal Tequila Cantina
250 Northern Ave
20 locals recommend
Great for lunch or dinner after visiting the ICA. Awesome water views!

Shopping

Excellent, liquor, wine, and beer selection.
13 locals recommend
The Wine Emporium
607 Tremont St
13 locals recommend
Excellent, liquor, wine, and beer selection.
Shop to your heart's desire! High end shopping also available. Food court.
142 locals recommend
YOGASMOGA
800 Boylston Street
142 locals recommend
Shop to your heart's desire! High end shopping also available. Food court.
For all your local pet essentials.
Bark Place
For all your local pet essentials.
Male oriented shopping. Cute one of a kind gift shop. http://www.saultne.com/
6 locals recommend
SAULT New England
577 Tremont St
6 locals recommend
Male oriented shopping. Cute one of a kind gift shop. http://www.saultne.com/
Urban design and feminine clothing and jewelry store. http://turtleboston.com/
Turtle
619 Tremont Street
Urban design and feminine clothing and jewelry store. http://turtleboston.com/
Cute female clothing and accessories. http://www.flockboston.com/
9 locals recommend
Flock
274 Shawmut Ave
9 locals recommend
Cute female clothing and accessories. http://www.flockboston.com/
M. Flynn is a jewelry and special occasion accessory shop. Megan and Moria are sisters who have always had a jewelry habit. http://www.mflynnjewelry.com
M. Flynn Jewelry
40 Waltham St
M. Flynn is a jewelry and special occasion accessory shop. Megan and Moria are sisters who have always had a jewelry habit. http://www.mflynnjewelry.com

Drinks & Nightlife

Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Great for sports fans and late-night dancing.
13 locals recommend
Clerys
113 Dartmouth St
13 locals recommend
Restaurant for lunch or dinner. Great for sports fans and late-night dancing.
Bar and Restaurant offers amazing range of oysters. Best for dinner.
100 locals recommend
Island Creek Oyster Bar
500 Commonwealth Avenue
100 locals recommend
Bar and Restaurant offers amazing range of oysters. Best for dinner.
Chef Barbara Lynch's bar, located in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, celebrates the craft of the cocktail. This speakeasy-like lounge is like no other.
102 locals recommend
Drink
348 Congress St
102 locals recommend
Chef Barbara Lynch's bar, located in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood, celebrates the craft of the cocktail. This speakeasy-like lounge is like no other.

Essentials

Artesian cheeses, wine, beer, charcuterie, one of a kind finds.
30 locals recommend
Formaggio Kitchen - South End
268 Shawmut Ave
30 locals recommend
Artesian cheeses, wine, beer, charcuterie, one of a kind finds.
Whole Foods offering local groceries.
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods offering local groceries.
Foodies offers local groceries.
79 locals recommend
Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington St
79 locals recommend
Foodies offers local groceries.
Offers local groceries.
595 locals recommend
Star Market
370 Western Ave
595 locals recommend
Offers local groceries.

Sightseeing

For more information: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
21 locals recommend
The Freedom Trail Foundation
44 School St
21 locals recommend
For more information: http://www.thefreedomtrail.org/
For more information: http://www.afroammuseum.org/trail.htm
Black Heritage Trail
46 Joy St
For more information: http://www.afroammuseum.org/trail.htm
Great contemporary art exhibits! Excellent waterfront views.
299 locals recommend
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
25 Harbor Shore Dr
299 locals recommend
Great contemporary art exhibits! Excellent waterfront views.
Fun interactive museum, great for children and families! http://www.mos.org
Museum Of Science Driveway
Fun interactive museum, great for children and families! http://www.mos.org

Entertainment & Activities

Fun interactive museum for children and families! http://www.bostonkids.org
162 locals recommend
Boston Children's Museum
308 Congress St
162 locals recommend
Fun interactive museum for children and families! http://www.bostonkids.org