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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