Fast Facts:

• Happy Hour is against the law in Boston…(Umm farewell discounted Pinot Noir RIP)
• Boston is home to the very first chocolate factory in the States.. (Willy Wonka, is that you?)
• The first U.S. based subway was built in Boston (and to think it was in New York..)
• Fig Newton is named after a suburb in Boston (I guess Isaac Newton had nothing to do with it..)
• The oldest public park in America is in Boston (Nope, it’s not Central Park, folks)

COFFEECOFFEECOFFEE

• Barrington Coffee Roasting Company – hip cafe featuring espresso drinks, artisanal teas & pastries in a sleek, modern setting
• Flat Black Coffee – artisanal java chain featuring single-origin, international coffees & breakfast pastries
• George Howell Coffee – European-style espresso bar with quick-serve coffee that offers a range of espresso beverages, coffee tasting flights
• Gracenote Coffee – tiny gourmet espresso bar from a local coffee roaster serving nitrogen cold brews & more
• Longfellows Coffee – local shop featureing wide selection of options from seasonal cold brew to vegan donuts to rustic toasts to fruity smoothies
• Loyal Nine – stylish and simple eatery with airy seating featuring an assortment of coffee drinks and American fare with a flair
• Pavement Coffeehouse
• Render Coffee – cozy daytime gathering spot where artisanal coffee shares the menu with quiche, bagels & sandwiches
• Thinking Cup – charming cafe featuring high-end coffee & espresso drinks, homemade pastries & sandwiches
• Wired Puppy – snug subterranean cafe offering coffee, tea, espresso & baked goods plus free WiFi & a patio

CAFES & RESTAURANTS

• Alden & Harlow – subterranean restaurant serving creative New American fare & cocktails on tap in rustic-chic digs
• Banyan Bar & Refuge – Asian gastropub serving unique plates in cool digs with treelike sculptures, a raw bar & a patio
• Field & Vine – local farm sourcing guides the philosophy at this hip, casual spot for small plates, beer & wine
• Giacamo’s – classic pasta, hearty Italian entrees & wood-fired pies served in warm, laid-back surrounds. cash only!
• Lolita’s Cantina – vibrant, trendy lounge offering Mexican-inspired eats & a lengthy tequila list amid Gothic decor
• Mamma Maria’s – refined Italian menu with a focus on local ingredients, served in a romantic townhouse
• North Square Oyster – seafood spot putting a modern twist on traditional plates & cocktails in an airy, buzzy space
• Pabu – Chefs Michael Mina and Ken Tominaga offer high-end, inventive Japanese & sushi in a sexy space
• The Tasting Counter – pre-purchase limited seating in ultra-modern digs with open kitchen serving multicourse experience
• Townsman – Matt Jennings cooks nose-to-tail fare at this chic New England brasserie with a late-night bar

SWEET TOOTH

• Blackbird Doughnuts – this gleaming takeaway spot cranks out inventive flavors of sweet & savory donuts, plus java
• Cafe Madeline – French patisserie with an open kitchen offering croissants, tarts, breads, cookies & sandwiches
• Chill on Park
• Cider Hill Farm
• Flour Bakery & Cafe
• Gracie’s Ice Cream
• Kane’s Donuts
• Maria’s Pastry Shop
• Mike’s Pastry
• Modern Pastry Shop
• Tatte Bakery & Cafe

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

• Backbar
• Drink
• Empire
• Haley.Henry Wine Bar
• Hawthorne
• Hong Kong Karaoke Bar
• Spoke Wine Bar
• Wink & Nod
• Yvonne’s

SIGHTSEEING & EXPLORING

• Boston Common
• Boston Public Garden
• Faneuil Hall Marketplace
• Fenway Park
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
• Museum of Fine Art, Boston
• Newbury Street
• Samuel Adams Brewery