Guidebook for Boston
Drinks & Nightlife
This place has an AMAZING outdoor patio bar. Open until October it's definitely worth checking out. The truffle fries and Dark and Stormies ain't bad either.
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Devlin's
332 Washington StThis place has an AMAZING outdoor patio bar. Open until October it's definitely worth checking out. The truffle fries and Dark and Stormies ain't bad either.
This place has fantastic cocktails and even better eats. Try the fries -- either kind of amazing. The clientele are the most hipster of the local bar scene.
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Deep Ellum
467 Cambridge StThis place has fantastic cocktails and even better eats. Try the fries -- either kind of amazing. The clientele are the most hipster of the local bar scene.
Looking for a dive bar where you can play pool or darts? This is the spot. Usually full of single guys. If you're a girl with decent aim, come prepared to impress.
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Last Drop
596 Washington StLooking for a dive bar where you can play pool or darts? This is the spot. Usually full of single guys. If you're a girl with decent aim, come prepared to impress.
Food Scene
Free and reliable Wifi, and a great group of local baristas. They know my order by heart -- venti nonfat no water chai. Try it if you haven't!
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Starbucks
655 Massachusetts AveFree and reliable Wifi, and a great group of local baristas. They know my order by heart -- venti nonfat no water chai. Try it if you haven't!
Pop in during lunch and you'll see all of Brighton's local writers on laptops in this amazing local cafe. The cold brew coffee, sweet crepes, and panini are amazing.
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Cafenation
380 Washington StPop in during lunch and you'll see all of Brighton's local writers on laptops in this amazing local cafe. The cold brew coffee, sweet crepes, and panini are amazing.
The BEST eggs benedict you'll ever have. Be sure to order it with carnitas. Only available Saturday morning but the rest of the menu is bonkers good too.
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Dash Cafe
5 Henshaw StThe BEST eggs benedict you'll ever have. Be sure to order it with carnitas. Only available Saturday morning but the rest of the menu is bonkers good too.
This is my FAVORITE Italian place in the North End. They only take cash and encourage drinking while waiting in line. And there WILL be a line so dress warm. But the mushroom ravioli is worth it.
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Giacomo's
355 Hanover StThis is my FAVORITE Italian place in the North End. They only take cash and encourage drinking while waiting in line. And there WILL be a line so dress warm. But the mushroom ravioli is worth it.
It's a bit hit or miss but I LOVE the ham and cheese croissants. They know my order there I go so often. Best when warmed in the microwave of the shop for 10 seconds. Trust me.
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Daniel's Bakery
395 Washington StIt's a bit hit or miss but I LOVE the ham and cheese croissants. They know my order there I go so often. Best when warmed in the microwave of the shop for 10 seconds. Trust me.
Sightseeing
If you're a runner make sure to take a loop around the local reservoir. It's lovely. You'll see plenty of locals with dogs, but avoid the geese!
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Reservoir station
If you're a runner make sure to take a loop around the local reservoir. It's lovely. You'll see plenty of locals with dogs, but avoid the geese!
This is a major Boston attraction and shouldn't be missed, especially in season. You can hear the fans from a mile away during a night game. Budget PLENTY of time to find parking.
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Fenway Park
4 Jersey StThis is a major Boston attraction and shouldn't be missed, especially in season. You can hear the fans from a mile away during a night game. Budget PLENTY of time to find parking.
This is a great spot to take a relaxed walk. Lots of history near by including the iconic Cheers restaurant.
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Boston Public Garden
This is a great spot to take a relaxed walk. Lots of history near by including the iconic Cheers restaurant.
Essentials
Best local produce shop, and you can meet the name-sake, Johnny himself! Always ask what's in season. He'll probably let you have a bite for free.
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Johnny D's Fruit & Produce
381 Washington StBest local produce shop, and you can meet the name-sake, Johnny himself! Always ask what's in season. He'll probably let you have a bite for free.
This is the closest major Grocery store in the area. Plenty of parking of course!
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Stop & Shop
301 Centre StThis is the closest major Grocery store in the area. Plenty of parking of course!
If Whole Foods is your speed, vs. the generic grocery store this is your closest bet!
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Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StIf Whole Foods is your speed, vs. the generic grocery store this is your closest bet!
This is a one of a kind shopping experience -- every ingredient for specific meals set in one pile, serving by serving. Buy no more than you need. Perfect DIY date option! http://pantrystores.com/
Pantry
1622 Beacon StreetThis is a one of a kind shopping experience -- every ingredient for specific meals set in one pile, serving by serving. Buy no more than you need. Perfect DIY date option! http://pantrystores.com/
Hands down my favorite bakery in Boston. They've got it all. Sweets, breads, scones, croissants -- come prepared for there to be a line though.
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Clear Flour Bakery
178 Thorndike StHands down my favorite bakery in Boston. They've got it all. Sweets, breads, scones, croissants -- come prepared for there to be a line though.
Arts & Culture
Want to see a movie in plush style? From the reclining cushioned seats to the wait staff at the push of a button, this is exactly what you're looking for.
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Showcase SuperLux - Chestnut Hill
55 Boylston StWant to see a movie in plush style? From the reclining cushioned seats to the wait staff at the push of a button, this is exactly what you're looking for.
Some of the BEST stage productions in Boston happen here. Just about the closest to Broadway Boston gets. If you're 35 years or younger you're eligible for $35 tickets!
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Huntington Theatre
264 Huntington AvenueSome of the BEST stage productions in Boston happen here. Just about the closest to Broadway Boston gets. If you're 35 years or younger you're eligible for $35 tickets!
Make sure to check out the restaurant on the top floor for a romantic evening of cocktails and jazz -- but beware. It doesn't come cheap!
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Prudential Center
800 Boylston StMake sure to check out the restaurant on the top floor for a romantic evening of cocktails and jazz -- but beware. It doesn't come cheap!
If you're into Improv this is the spot for it in Boston. Double up on an evening in the North End with great Italian food -- but get your improv tickets ahead of time. They sell out.
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Improv Asylum
216 Hanover StIf you're into Improv this is the spot for it in Boston. Double up on an evening in the North End with great Italian food -- but get your improv tickets ahead of time. They sell out.
Make sure to check out what's playing at this Indie-movie theater. Converted from a historic stage theater this place has it all - visiting speakers, beer, charm, midnight showings, and great movies.
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Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard StMake sure to check out what's playing at this Indie-movie theater. Converted from a historic stage theater this place has it all - visiting speakers, beer, charm, midnight showings, and great movies.
Everything Else
If you're a fan of PBS or NPR make sure to stop by for a tour and peek at the many studios -- tours are offered Wed at 2PM and the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month at 2PM. Call to confirm: 617-300-4211.
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WGBH
1 Guest StIf you're a fan of PBS or NPR make sure to stop by for a tour and peek at the many studios -- tours are offered Wed at 2PM and the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month at 2PM. Call to confirm: 617-300-4211.
Need a quick workout class? It's fun to stay at the Y. They have tons of options, check them out online. Most are $10 or $15 per class, but the front desk might give you a pass if you ask.
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Oak Square YMCA
615 Washington StNeed a quick workout class? It's fun to stay at the Y. They have tons of options, check them out online. Most are $10 or $15 per class, but the front desk might give you a pass if you ask.
I love the pedicures I get here. They can usually get you in fast and the prices are decent.
Paris Nails & Spa
590 Washington StI love the pedicures I get here. They can usually get you in fast and the prices are decent.