Charlestown: Cops, Robbers, Beer, Boats and Historic Pub Food

Well, it’s been a minute since I took you on a trip through Boston. I’d apologize, but my friends have done a pretty great job in my absence. And while they’ve been doing that, I’ve been… well… busy with other things.

(Not really me. But! Like… it might as well be. So… yeah.)

Yes. My back pretty much went on strike for a few weeks. But, now that I’m up and around, I’m ready to put on my (soft-souled, back-protecting, shock-absorbing) tour guide shoes and hit up an area that’s not technically Boston but deserves a shout out here at BP6.

Today, we’re goin’ to Charlestown.

Itinerary:

Morning: Sleep In
Noon: Lunch at Warren Tavern
Afternoon: Historical stuff at USS Constitution
Evening: Dinner at Papagayo
Late Night: Drinks at Tavern at the End of the World

Now, a lot of people know Charlestown from that Ben Affleck movie with Gossip Girl and those bank robbing nuns who get chased around by Don Draper.

(Some nuns use a ruler, others use an assault rifle with a silencer.)

(If all FBI agents looked like Jon Hamm, I’d probably rob a lot of banks just to get his attention.)

But, these days, Charlestown is less of a crime den and more of a family-friendly destination where you can get a lot of history and some of the best pub food on the planet.

Just because I’m me and I do what I do, morning’s are still reserved for my bed and – eventually – a short amble over to Dunkin’ for my morning coffee. But, once I’m up and around, our first stop is lunch at Warren Tavern.

Now, the place offers up a whole bunch of historical stuff about the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Bunker Hill. But, for this slothful oaf, that’s just background noise. The real story here is the beer and the food.

As I said earlier, if you’re looking for great pub food and that perfect blend of dive bar and sit-down restaurant, this is your place. Stick around for a bit and have your fill of the local beers on tap.

(Pull up to the bar and drink your way through history.)

Once your belly’s full and your buzz is on, it’s time to walk it off. And, as the weather warms up, Charlestown is the perfect place to soak up the sun as you stroll over to another bit of history, the USS Constitution.

But, I’m going to be honest. While it is a sight to behold and you’ll definitely want to take a few photos for facebook and Instagram, I’m basically just using this as a pit stop between meals. So, once you’ve proven to your social network that you do sometimes do history-ish, learning kinda things, it’s time to grab dinner. And, after a day spent time traveling through Boston’s history, it’s time to leap straight into modernity at Papagayo.

Yeah, a Mexican restaurant may seem like a strange pick for a walking guide of Charlestown. But, when it comes to night life around this part of Boston, it’s the place everybody’s talking about. And going to. (Word to the wise: Get a reservation before you head over.) The food is out of this world. But, what they’re most famous for are their margaritas. Now, I’m not a huge fan of tequila (one bad experience in college = permanent place on my drinking shit list) but even I can tell these things are fantastic.

(Sorry. I drank it all before I remembered to get a picture. So, I ordered another one … and forgot again. Rinse. Repeat.)

And, once you’ve got your taste for the strong stuff, it just won’t feel right if you call it a night too soon. So, why not head over the perfect final destination for our trip: the Tavern at the End of the World.
(Note: The end of the world is kinda dimly lit.)

So, after a quick side trip to Mexico, we’re right back in true, Irish-Irish Charlestown at a bar that simultaneously feels intimate and open to everyone. Check out their beer selection and be sure to bring a designated driver because it’s one of the only place in Charlestown (or anywhere in Boston) that offers free parking to its customers.

And that’s my trip through one of the truly best kept secrets in Boston. Having just gone through a torturously long and brutal winter, we’re due for a bright, sunny summer. And once it finally shows up, do yourself a favor and take a trip through my itinerary.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, my back is killing me…

Jamesbp6
My work week is scheduled down to the second – from sun-up to way after sundown. If I’m not at work or in class, I’m sneaking in some time at the gym. So, I make sure my weekends are shot on structure and long on leisure. Whether it’s grabbing last minute tickets to a standing room only show at the Middle East or just hanging out at a great, undiscovered bar, I’ll show you how to kick back and relax all over the city.

#trivia #music #LGBT #film #awesomebar

Back Bay – the neighborhood that has it all, Boston Marathon Finish line included

As earlier posts hinted, Back bay is one of the best areas in Boston for just about everything. It is a financial and commercial center that also embodies urban, well adjusted living. It is a fairly new neighborhood relative to the downtown/waterfront area but there are plenty of historic attractions, shopping and entertainment. I work in the Back Bay and a lot of my life, and my free time is spent here. Because it’s spring and the days have finally gotten longer, I can fit a lot more in the afternoons after work, so last Wednesday I set out to do a little exercising followed by much needed food and drinks with sweet friends.

Spring, at least for me, also marks the beginning of fundraising. It’s that time of the year when everyone you know is participating in some sort of event raising money for charities. On this occasion me and a couple girlfriends headed to Velo City for a spin class fundraiser benefiting Alzheimer’s

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Spin specific studios became a craze in Boston sometime last year and places started popping up all around town, so naturally I had been wanting to jump on the bandwagon. The disclaimer to my following write up is that I strongly  dislike spinning despite loving biking.  I gave it many chances, but I am finally ready to admit that I will never be one of those intense and terrifically fit spin girls.

In an attempt to be objective, I think Velo city is a nice studio, and they are definitely amazing for helping out with fundraising efforts. The entrance is on the corner of Exeter and a public alley between Boylston and Newbury. On arrival the very friendly staff helped get us cleats which are included in the fee, and later on helped us with bike set up, etc. The girl who was teaching the class was an absolute machine, the music was so intense that I felt like dancing, especially when black lights came on. Despite all that fun, I felt claustrophobic, uncomfortable, and like my legs were out of control, so I was counting the minutes until the end of class. In hindsight, I would have felt like a bit of a hypocrite, giving up on one hour of unpleasant intense exercise when so many people with Alzheimer’s live with unimaginable hardship everyday. My friends really enjoyed it and are planning to go back. These studios have a very loyal following, so I encourage everyone to give it a try.

Coming out of the class we were all starving, so we walked into the closest restaurant that didn’t look packed. Last week was a very busy time of the year for Boston as thousands of marathon runners and their families inundated the city. Forum is on Boylston and was one of the businesses heavily affected by last year’s marathon bombings.They were closed for a long time for renovations and it is so nice to see them doing well. My friends and I went for a girly dinner which consists of individual multiple drinks and multiple appetizers to share.

Everything we split was delicious – fish tacos, mussels, duck ragoon and ahi tuna were followed by the Forum burger. The restaurant is large and roomy which helped with getting us seated right away.

They have a good selection of beers on tap and wines by the glass. Overall great atmosphere that is a little less pretentious than the next door restaurants.

 

I couldn’t write this up without mentioning the Boston Marathon: it is one of my absolute favorite days of the year. I could go on and tell you all the reasons why, but instead I invite you to experience it for yourself, and I am leaving you with a picture that embodies the relentless human strength and kindness that takes over the city on this beautiful day. 

This is my last post for our little blog experiment so I just wanted to give a quick shout out to all who have followed and supported us. Thank you!!! : ) 

 

 

North End – Eat. Drink. Laugh. A LOT.

The North End has everything I love, tons of Italian restaurants and bakeries, red wine and a comedy club. My itinerary will fill you up and make you laugh, just make sure to leave room for dessert!

Late Afternoon – Walk to the North End via Greenway or Waterfront
Evening – Dinner at Lucca followed by dessert at Mike’s Pastry
Late Night – Improv Asylum

Late Afternoon – Walk to the North End via Greenway or Waterfront

Beautiful view along the Greenway

Easily accessible by the green or orange line, the North End is a great place to walk around and check out the small shops and historic background. Now that the weather is starting to cooperate, take the train to South Station or Government Center and walk along the waterfront or through the Rose Kennedy Greenway on your way to the North End. You better get your exercise in now, because the rest of my itinerary will have you running to the gym in the morning.

Evening – Dinner at Lucca followed by dessert at Mike’s Pastry

Chocolate chip cannolis, my favorite!

I can honestly say that Italian food is my favorite type of food. There is nothing better than carbs soaked in garlic washed down with some red wine. When visiting the North End, a staple of mine is Lucca. It is one of the North End’s most popular restaurants.

After you have stopped stuffing your face with bread, olive oil and Lucca’s sweet potato ravioli, walk it off so you can truly enjoy what Mike’s Pastry’s has to offer. As mentioned in Mihaela’s post, yes, the long lines can be intimidating, however I always tell myself it is WELL worth the wait when you get that chocolate chip cannoli in your hands.

Some restaurants can be a mob scene (no pun intended) around dinner time in the North End. Be sure to plan ahead and make a reservation at Lucca so that you don’t have to wait forever!

Late Night – Improv Asylum

Be prepared to laugh!

I LOVE to laugh. Every once in a while I enjoy visiting one of Boston’s many comedy clubs, the Improv Asylum. It is located at the beginning of Hanover Street and whenever I am in the North End, I make sure to catch a show. The great thing about the Improv is the variety of shows and the times they offer. They conveniently have shows before & after dinner and even late night if you want to stumble in with a good buzz. The raunchy humor is not for everyone, but it is definitely worth adding to your North End agenda.

I hope you enjoyed my recommendations for an afternoon and evening in Boston’s historic North End. If you didn’t see something that would suite your interests, please reference Alex or Mihael’s posts for other great things to do in the area!

Ciao!

Diana – I enjoy spending as much time outside as possible even if that means finding a bar with a roof deck. I am always up for a challenge, whether it’s hiking a mountain, bowling or singing karaoke in front of complete strangers, I will do it. As long as the day involves a glass of wine, family or friends and a good laugh at the end of it, it’s alright in my book.

Fenway: A Less Intense Way to Spend a Game Day

   

Ahhhhh, April! There are so many things to celebrate in the month, the long winter is over, the overdue spring is finally here, the Patriot’s day is coming (a day off for me!), and more importantly, baseball is back! Never been to the Fenway Park before, and wondering how to spend a day in the Fenway neighborhood on a game day? No worries, we are here to help! You can refer to Alex’s blog post for his take on spending a day in the neighborhood, or you can scroll no more for my itinerary tailor-made for a Red Sox game. Let’s go!

How to get there: Take green line B, C, D to Kenmore station, or green line D to Fen way station. Fenway Park is steps away from either station

Itinerary:

Afternoon: Drink at Boston Beer Works, Red Sox game at Fenway Park

Evening: Dinner at Eastern Standard

Afternoon: 

To be completely honest, going to the Red Sox game on weeknights is a hassle. Between having to get out of work early, to fighting through seas of people to get on the stuffed green line, and to have to rush out of the gate as soon as the game is over so that you can arrive home before midnight, nothing screams fun going to a Red Sox game. That’s why I enjoy the matinée game on the weekends much more. For me, going to a game is more than just to watch a game, it’s an experience, which should be fun, relax and enjoyable. A weekend day game offers me the opportunity to stop by at one of my favorite bars in the Fenway area (other than Cornwall’s of course) – Boston Beer Works, before getting into Fenway Park. Boston Beer Works offer great selections of beers. The bartenders here are super friendly and knowledgeable about their beers. If you are not sure what to get, no problem! They will let you sample their beers, and make suggestions to satisfy you needs.

    

After getting a couple awesome drinks, it’s time to get in the park before the game starts. If you have time, feel free to roam around the most historic ballpark in the United States. What to do if you are hungry, and you are tired of Fenway Franks or really enjoyed the Tasty Burger recommendation when you read Alex’s post? No worries, Tasty Burgers agreed to a deal with Red Sox this year to become the official burger of the Boston Red Sox, and now there’s a concession stand in the third base deck.

Tasty Burger from Red Sox Facebook Page

Once you are settled down and find your seat, just sit back and relax. Enjoy watching the Sox destroy their opponents.

Evening:

After an entertaining game that results another Red Sox W, you can stay around the area for a bit and get ready for dinner instead of having to catch for the last train to get home. Eastern Standard will be my recommendation. I went to BU for both of my undergrad and MBA, you would think I have been to Eastern Standard for like a million times, but no, I actually didn’t go to the restaurant for the first time until last year. And yes, I went right after a Sox game (the game they clinched American East). Upon my first visit, I soon had my second and third visit and fell in love with it. They have some creative cocktail menu, as well as variety of beer/wine selections. More importantly, they have some delicious and creative dishes. My personal favorite is the Roasted Bone Marrow. Putting the bone marrow on top of the toasted bread, and have it melt in my mouth is just as satisfying as seeing the Red Sox win. The restaurant is usually packed, especially after the Sox game, so make sure you make your reservation ahead of time. If you are lucky, you may be able to bump into a couple Red Sox players there.

Yummm. 

 

That should conclude a packed while relax and enjoyable Red Sox game day, how do you like my recommendations? Let me know in the comments section below.

Dennis – Born and raised in China, I offer perspectives blended with my Asian root. I enjoy any unknown adventure, whether it means trying new restaurants, meeting strangers, or wandering in to undiscovered neighborhood of the city. I am too laid back to follow a plan and will rather allow my feeling to dictate what I would do on any given day. 

Brookline – An escape from the college side of the green line

When people think about the Green Line, visions of terror fly through their head. The idea of being on a train with hundreds commuting to their apartments in Allston and Brighton can be overwhelming to even the most patient of commuters. Luckily there is in Brookline, an oasis from the college lifestyle and accessible by the C&D lines on the MBTA’s green line .

I have found that many of my itineraries thus far have included a lot of day drinking and eating. So today I am going to provide you with a more low-key / realistic trip to Brookline. Just a good work out and dinner/ drinks with friends. Maybe its this moody March we are having but thats about all I have energy for these days and Im guessing you would agree with me !

Itinerary: 

Morning – Baptiste Power Yoga and KooKoo Cafe
Before Dinner – The Publick House
Dinner – Barcelona

Morning:

Downward Dog at Baptiste !

Baptiste

If you read my last post you are starting to see a trend here. I started our day in Cambridge off with yoga and its not going to start much differently in Brookline. I use fitness as an excuse to get to a part of town I don’t often make it too. However, one of my favorite studios is located in Brookline Village. Baptiste Power Yoga is located right off the T in Brookline Village.

Baptiste has long been one of my favorite yoga practices. It is a mix between Bikram and Vinyasa. Many of the hot elements of Bikram are in the practice however the yoga itself is the Vinyasa flow, slowed down a bit so that you can handle the physicality with the heat. The classes are always energetic and you leave feeling your skin glowing and your muscle aching. For all those who want even yoga to be a work out, Baptiste is the answer. It helps that all their studios are beautiful and well set up! Take a beginner class and see what its all about, pack a towel and some water because you are in for a work out.

Outside the KooKoo Cafe

After you break a serious sweat you are going to need to go home take a shower and enjoy the after glow, on your way stop by KooKoo Cafe. This is located right near the Brookline T stop and people rave about their coffee, tea, cookies , and sandwiches.

Evening:

Publick House From Outside

Drinks – Publick House

After you spent the afternoon relaxing , get ready for an evening in Brookline’s Washington Square. Washington Square is accessible by the Green Line’s C Line (the stop is called, conveniently, Washington Square). Both locations for the evening can be reached from there. Publick House has been in Brookline for a little while now, with the craft beer movement growing at an exponentially fast past, there is no better place to go and try a few new beers before enjoying some delicious grub.

Barcelona – From Boston Eater

Dinner – Barcelona 

Barcelona is new to Washington Square and all those who attend it love it. What they might not know about is that its also a pretty well known chain. This new-to-Brookline restaurant has none of the look and feel of normal chain restaurants and its menu is incredibly delicious. They also have an extensive wine selection that pairs well with the tapas style menu. If you are looking for a night out with delicious food and great company this is the place to go with 2 or 8 of your closest friends. Get into the spanish vibe , talk with your hands, drink lots of wine , and order one of everything!

 

Maggie – I am an old school New England gal living my life in the pursuit of fun ! My perfect day in Boston involves finding a new place with a little bit of known to it . I love to eat natural whole foods. My goal is always to stay active and burn off last nights wine and cheese plate. Whether its finding the newest fitness studio or training for a marathon I keep busy! #fitfluential #zen #workhardplayhard #eatclean #naturalwinemovement #travelsavvy #martahonrunner

 

 

 

 

The Bruins & Beacon Hill

On this short post I have to start out by saying that I am not one of the those girls who is crazy about sports, but living in New England makes it a little hard to resist turning into one. Boston happens to be a very lucky city, not just because we have amazing teams, but also because the majority of them play directly in the city (besides our beloved Pats), which can make it easy to make a day out of it, on a whim.

Itinerary:

Morning: Brunch @ Enoteca Bin 26 and Charles street shopping
Afternoon: Bruins game
Evening: Dinner @ Felcaro’s

Morning:

This past weekend I wanted to take one of my favorite little buddies out to a hockey game, so my entire day was set around it, plus a 8 year old’s desires, that I would not dare to deny.

We could have easily stayed in the West End for all of Saturday but we decided to head towards Beacon Hill with its adorable Charles Street shops and restaurants.

We started our morning late, so for brunch we went to one of my favorite little restaurants on Charles street, Enoteca Bin 26.

I would say this is a hidden gem because it doesn’t usually come up on restaurant searches and I have not seen them advertised anywhere. Their food is amazing and the wine list is equally satisfying, and made better by the fact that they have different size pours (100ml, 250ml, 500ml & 750ml). But since it’s brunch and I had a long day ahead of me, I went with the very delicious mimosa.

For my meal I invariably end up with the same thing, because you absolutely cannot go wrong with duck hash. That is not to say I haven’t tried a number of their other dishes, all equally delicious, like the pappardelle bolognese and the risotto with duck confit.

After brunch we casually strolled down Charles Street, away from the Park and towards MGH. There are many cute shops. Although on this occasion we only had time for a couple of quick ones (Artifaktori and Flat of the Hill), there are many boutiques with unique clothes and jewelry. Beacon Hill is one of the oldest areas in the city and a great neighborhood for spring and fall walks, taking pictures, looking at houses…

Afternoon:

Since we needed to make a 1PM game we didn’t have time for much else, so we headed towards the Garden, which is somewhere between the North and West end. It is the proud home of the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics, as well as a huge concert and show venue that hosts anything from Disney on Ice to Justin Timberlake to Monster trucks and WWE.

Hanging out with a child made for a different experience than I would have otherwise had. For example, at the game, I didn’t drink a single alcoholic beverage (I know, impressive) and spent all the breaks going to different floors looking for a place where he could get his face painted, and then spending the rest of the time looking for Dunkin Donuts munchkins, which surprisingly were no where to be found.

The game was great and exciting, the Bruins won 5-1, so we kept on with our happy relaxing day.

Evening:

A child also changes the ways you pick places to hang out. I really like to enjoy a nice dinner and glass of wine on Saturdays, but this time around we just ended up at Felcaro’s for slices of pizza.

I actually really love their pizza, but don’t think I have ever been there in the evening, as this is a prime spot for neighborhood “kids” to grab a late night bite after the bars.  Felcaro’s is conveniently located diagonally across from the Liberty Hotel and around the corner from a favorite dive, the Beacon Hill Pub.

But this was not that type of a Saturday…

Mihaela: I’m a free spirited female originally from Romania but officially an American as of last year. I love Boston, despite my lack of appreciation for cold weather.  I find my health through great good and drinks in the company of great friends. Boston is the kind of city that suits any mood, whether you are a foodie or a dive bar aficionado. Boston has it all and I enjoy it all.

Cambridge : Kendall and Central Squares – Hipster or just plain cool ?

Living in Charlestown, I sometimes feel like I am lacking in fun new places to try. Luckily only a few miles away there are plenty of new restaurants and trendy fitness places for me to try !

Itinerary:

Morning: Prana Power Yoga
Afternoon: Life Alive
Evening : Belly Bar and Westbridge
Late Night : Cantab Lounge

We start our journey in Cambridge’s Central Square.

I have a very busy schedule during the week so on the weekends I like to try and organize time with my friends where I can work out and catch up with them. Afterwards its always nice to find a place we can cozy up in our yoga pants and grab lunch.

Prana Power Yoga fits the bill and is somewhere I have gone often with friends.  If you are just visiting a city sometimes attending a class like this can help you get a feel for what a neighborhood and its people are really like. Located on the second floor in a building off of the busy Massachusetts Ave, Prana Power Yoga is no exception to this. With a beautiful light space its a great place to take in any Saturday morning.

Prana Power Yoga – Central Square

Saturdays at 11am they have an Hour of Power. This is a shortened yoga class instead of the normal 90 minute class it is 60 minutes. The shortened class time is great especially if you are meeting a friend who isn’t an avid yogi . Most weeks Sandy Kalik is teaching the class. These classes are run at 99 degrees! Not only is this a benefit of the practice but you will leaving feeling like you got a real sweat on!

Afterwards you can head over to Life Alive. For those who are interested in the raw food movement or eating vegan, Life Alive is your oasis in Boston. One of the only places in Boston to offer such an array of vegan and organic treats you will have trouble deciding between the large menu.  If you are a lover of all things meat and think whats up with this whole foods movement ?! Life Alive is the perfect place to dip your toes in the water. Their menu boasts everything from yummy salads , to warm rice bowls, and smoothies.  I enjoy their signature dish the Green Goddess which is a mix of vegetables and tofu with brown rice.

The Inside of Life Alive

After you have cleaned off the yoga and let the yummy organic off settle, you may be so relaxed you need to try the finer things in life. This is when a trip to Belly Bar is absolutely necessary. One of my favorite places to visit, Belly Bar is a wine and cheese bar located in Cambridge’s Kendall Square. Belly Bar is part of a group of restaurants which are located in One Kendall Square. Partnered with Central Bottle and Blue Room, they have a great collabrotive  to provide them with excellent food. I have reviewed it on my other blog here. My recommendation is to try this place about an hour before dinner and try to sit at the bar !

Order one of their five rotating cheeses and ask the bartender to pair it with a glass of wine. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and will probably even give you a good back ground story with the wine. Sit down, take in the environment, close your eyes and enjoy the epicurean delight which you have just been served.

After your mind has just been blown, venture right next door to Cambridge’s new and exciting West Bridge.  Their small plates menu has been making waves all over Boston this past year. It was even names one of the top 50 new restaurants by Bon Appetit magazine. Stars on the menu include their famous egg in a jar and octopus.

If this wasn’t enough and you are still begging for more  hop a cab (or maybe an Uber?) over to a Cambridge institution in Central Sqaure. The Cantab Lounge has live music starting at about 9 every night. On Saturdays they always draw a crowd. The bar is divey and the decor matches with a seriously St Elmos fire feel. Every Saturday night intoxicated folk of all kinds line up to enjoy drinks, dancing, and a really good time. At Cantab feel free to dance like no one is watching and let loose! Who knows, maybe you will find yourself on the dance floor back in that downward dog from the morning at Prana !??!?!!?

How to get there : If you are trying to get to Cambridge by public transportation the fastest way is the Red Line. Cambridge is a big place, but for this trip you only need to head just over the Charles River to the Kendall/ MIT stop and the Central Square stop. Luckily most stops are named after the neighborhood you intend to show up in.

Maggie –   I am an old school New England gal living my life in the pursuit of fun !  My perfect day in Boston involves finding a new place with a little bit of known to it . I love to eat natural whole foods. My goal is always to stay active and burn off last nights wine and cheese plate. Whether its finding the newest fitness studio or training for a marathon I keep busy! #fitfluential #zen  #workhardplayhard #eatclean #naturalwinemovement #travelsavvy #martahonrunner

Cupid’s Questions for Boston Party of Six – Where to go in Boston on Valentines Day

This year Cupid is coming to Boston and he has some questions for the Boston Party of 6 about where to shoot his bow and arrow.

 

What Boston destinations would you recommend for Valentines Day ?

Diana: The Improv Asylum for a show.

Alex: Go to the aquarium, watch the seals for free!

Dennis: Desert at Finale, you can’t have too much sweets on the V-day, can you?

Maggie : This year I’m going to the Cantab Lounge for drinking , dancing, and live music  !

Baby Seals At the Boston Aquarium

What do you think is the most romantic spot in Boston?  

Diana: The Public Gardens.

Alex: Biddy Early’s.

Dennis: The frog pond, this is romantic.

Maggie: The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (as mentioned here in Alex’s Post) has a beautiful indoor garden which brings summer to you all year round. Also, the unsolved case of stolen paintings adds an element of mystery !

Garden at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

What is one thing to avoid in Boston on Valentines Day?

Diana: One thing to definitely avoid on  Valentine’s Day is not having a reservation.

Alex: Being late, for anything.

Dennis: Driving to downtown hoping to find a street parking spot, keep dreaming!

Maggie : Expensive restaurants like Mistral or Sandrines , save it for a time when its not so busy and cheesy !

Happy Valentine’s Day from the BP6 and good luck in the snow whatever your plans may be !

You’re invited …. to meet the Party of 6.

Welcome to Boston, Party of Six!  We’re excited to kick off this new blogging project, offering you a unique go-to guide to the many different neighborhoods of Boston.

We recognize that everyone has different tastes and there is no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” itinerary.  Variety is the spice of life, and that’s why we’re aiming to provide our readers with a variety of choices when it comes to exploring Boston.

While we do hold some commonalities (we’re young business professionals, have a similar budget, live in Boston, etc.) the six writers of this blog embrace our different tastes and preferences, and want to pass along our unique voices to each of you.

Every week, we’ll post our own reviews and perspectives on different areas of Boston and provide one-day itineraries based off our tastes.  We encourage you to check back regularly – we’ll add new itineraries to each neighborhood throughout the year.  Spend some time getting to know each writer, and soon it’ll be easy to mix and match a day plan that’s right for you.

Have ideas or suggestions on how we can improve our blog?  Are there neighborhoods in Boston you’re eager to get our take on?  Feel free to contact us via email (bospartyof6@gmail.com), or follow us on Twitter (@BOSParty6).