Guidebook for Boston
Food Scene
Located a block away this cafe is a great place to get a coffee and pastry in the morning.
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Explorateur Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
186 Tremont StLocated a block away this cafe is a great place to get a coffee and pastry in the morning.
Great pizza using the freshest ingredients and homemade ice cream. Great patio in the warmer months.
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Picco
513 Tremont StGreat pizza using the freshest ingredients and homemade ice cream. Great patio in the warmer months.
B&G Oysters has a decidedly neighborhood vibe, combining friendly service with fantastically fresh oysters from both coasts, inspired seasonal seafood dishes, New England classics including the celebrated lobster roll, and a food-friendly wine list created by Executive Wine Director Cat Silirie. B&G Oysters has received many accolades over the years for its cuisine and wine program from publications including Boston Magazine, Food & Wine, and The Boston Globe. They have a private patio for dining in the warmer months.
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B&G Oysters
550 Tremont StB&G Oysters has a decidedly neighborhood vibe, combining friendly service with fantastically fresh oysters from both coasts, inspired seasonal seafood dishes, New England classics including the celebrated lobster roll, and a food-friendly wine list created by Executive Wine Director Cat Silirie. B&G Oysters has received many accolades over the years for its cuisine and wine program from publications including Boston Magazine, Food & Wine, and The Boston Globe. They have a private patio for dining in the warmer months.
Great traditional italian food at an amazing value. Restaurant is small and reservations are a must. CASH ONLY
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Giacomo's
355 Hanover StGreat traditional italian food at an amazing value. Restaurant is small and reservations are a must. CASH ONLY
Starbucks
1380 Massachusetts AveGreat quick and cheap eat-in/takeout burger joint. Great for late night food on weekends (open till 2am Thurs - Sat).
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Tasty Burger
86 Boylston StGreat quick and cheap eat-in/takeout burger joint. Great for late night food on weekends (open till 2am Thurs - Sat).
Grill 23 & Bar
161 Berkeley StGreat high end steakhouse with an amazing wine list.
South End staple for over 20 years. This restaurant offers great food and cocktails until 1:30am. The space has a dark and cozy vibe with solid cocktails, affordable wines, comfortable entrees and warm, crusty bread with a white bean dip. Most entrees are under $20 making it a great value too. Look for the martini glass sign when walking down Shawmut Ave because the signage is limited.
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Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut AveSouth End staple for over 20 years. This restaurant offers great food and cocktails until 1:30am. The space has a dark and cozy vibe with solid cocktails, affordable wines, comfortable entrees and warm, crusty bread with a white bean dip. Most entrees are under $20 making it a great value too. Look for the martini glass sign when walking down Shawmut Ave because the signage is limited.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wally's Café is among the oldest family owned and operated jazz clubs in existence. It was founded in 1947 and offers live music 365 days a year.
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Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
427 Massachusetts AveWally's Café is among the oldest family owned and operated jazz clubs in existence. It was founded in 1947 and offers live music 365 days a year.
Hailed as a must see Boston venue by Travel & Leisure, Zagat, and The New York Times, The Beehive is a wildly popular Bohemian eatery and bar located in The Boston Center for the Arts complex in Boston’s South End.
Rated as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine and “Best of” by Boston Magazine, nightly live music at The Beehive includes a mix of Jazz, Blues, R&B, Electronica, Reggae, Latin, Country, Cabaret, and Burlesque. There is no cover for nightly entertainment.
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Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StHailed as a must see Boston venue by Travel & Leisure, Zagat, and The New York Times, The Beehive is a wildly popular Bohemian eatery and bar located in The Boston Center for the Arts complex in Boston’s South End.
Rated as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” by Downbeat Magazine and “Best of” by Boston Magazine, nightly live music at The Beehive includes a mix of Jazz, Blues, R&B, Electronica, Reggae, Latin, Country, Cabaret, and Burlesque. There is no cover for nightly entertainment.
Getting Around
Back Bay Station
145 Dartmouth StCommuter rail, Amtrak and Orange Line T access
Copley Square
560 Boylston StGreen Line T access
Shopping
Great liquor store that has a great beer and wine selection.
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The Wine Emporium
607 Tremont StGreat liquor store that has a great beer and wine selection.
Mall located in the heart of the city. Great place for shopping or picking up that item you forgot to pack. Copley Mall is a most distinctive shopping destination with 75 fabulous stores including Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, Rigby & Peller, Legal Sea Foods, Tourneau, Salvatore Ferragamo, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Burberry, and Versace.
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Copley Place
100 Huntington AveMall located in the heart of the city. Great place for shopping or picking up that item you forgot to pack. Copley Mall is a most distinctive shopping destination with 75 fabulous stores including Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, Rigby & Peller, Legal Sea Foods, Tourneau, Salvatore Ferragamo, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Burberry, and Versace.
Essentials
Small neighborhood grocery store that also has beer and wine.
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Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington StSmall neighborhood grocery store that also has beer and wine.
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre St