Where Magazine Boston Nov 2018

GUIDE TO BOSTON

LAUGH

COMEDY LEGEND DENIS LEARY

EXPLORE

HOTSPOTS ON BOSTON'S FLIPSIDE

DISCOVER

THE TREASURES OF INMAN SQUARE

NOVEMBER 2018

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Over 75 of Boston’s best shops restaurants and attractions, including: Aritzia Canada Goose Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Saks Fifth Avenue Sephora and many more.

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Amazing ways to connect with the city this month.

08 CALENDAR

Save the date and check out these must-do events.

10 INSIDER

The best of what’s trending in beer and coffee.

11 IN THE ’HOOD

Inman Square: Where to shop, eat, drink and have fun.

12 FLIPSIDE BOSTON For every wonderful tourist hotspot there’s a fascinating traveler’s alternative.

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16 Art

24 Food

18 Sights

28 Shop

20 Scene

30 Maps

22 Explore ON THE COVER Comedian Denis Leary photographed

by Henry Leutwyler.

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Legend of laughter Denis Leary chats about Boston standup, politics, culture, sports and his annual charity show.

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Bob Schwartz DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SALES, BOSTON DUCK TOURS

“The theatre scene shows how much Bostonians love their arts and culture.”

Q: What’s your favorite neighborhood restaurant?

A: I live in Dorchester, the largest neighborhood in Boston, and always frequent dbar.

Q: What’s your secret ‘best thing’ about Boston?

A: $1 oysters! If you are an oyster lover, or just want to try one for the first time, a lot of establishments offer $1 oyster deals. Also, a lot of art museums have special free nights.

Q: Which cultural highlights do you most enjoy?

A: We have an amazing theatre scene here in Boston and a visit to the Boch Center, the Opera House or the Emerson Colonial Theatre is a grand experience that starts as soon as you walk through their historic doors. The revival of our theatre scene shows how much Bostonians love 4

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Q: How does your job connect you to the city?

A: I am always out and about trying to find new restaurants, attractions and events to let our guests (and my out-oftown friends) know about when coming to Boston.

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their arts and culture.

You don’t need to go to New York to see an amazing Broadway show.

Q: What’s the most surprising thing about Boston?

A: It’s a very walkable city and walking is way less stressful, if you don’t know our streets well.

Q: What’s the best thing about the fall in Boston?

A: A walk through the Public Garden or along the Esplanade. You don’t need to leave the city to see the amazing New England foliage.

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Standells while biking or running along the Esplanade.

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BOSTON

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Steampunk Bears

Check out artwork by Gregory Manchess at the Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge.

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Star Bricks

Legoland Discovery Center Boston hosts a galactically wondrous program of LEGO® Star Wars™ Days.

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Crafty Designs

Artisans take over the Cyclorama to offer the best in design at the Renegade Craft Fair, Nov. 3-4.

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Sweet Moves

Join disco fans on Nov. 24 at Royale nightclub for a boogie and sets by superstar lookalikes.

Ethno Poets

Native American poets read their work at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology.

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Through Nov. 15

Leonard Bernstein at 100 One of Boston’s most celebrated sons, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), continues to inspire a prolonged local ‘cheers’ for his global 100th birthday celebrations via the New England Conservatory (NEC). Most of us know him for his movie scores, “West Side Story” in particular, but there’s so much more for the Bernstein neophyte to discover, from operetta “Candide” to “Symphony No.2: The Age of Anxiety.” The NEC Symphony explores Bernstein’s career as a conductor at Jordan Hall on Nov. 7. necmusic.edu/bernstein.

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Coeur de Pirate Canadian singer-songwriter Béatrice Martin—whose moniker translates from the French as Pirate’s Heart—has introduced the “chanson” to a whole new generation. Catch her live at the Paradise Rock Club and fall hopelessly in love with indie-pop gems like “Adieu.”

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For a full calendar of events, go to wheretraveler.com/boston/local-events

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November at a Glance

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Experience a three-dimensional perspective of the earth!

Newly installed LED lights now produce even deeper colors and tones in this world-famous stained-glass globe.

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SULTANS OF MALT Swing down to the new Stone Path Malt taproom

AFTER FOUR YEARS of processing and supplying malt—the ingredient known as “the soul of beer”—to local breweries across New England (think Jack’s Abby brewing, Wachusett Brewing Company, Down The Road Beer Co., New England Brewing Co., etc.), Stone Path Malt has opened a taproom that will let the public see and taste the inside of their operation. Just before the mainland breaks with Cape Cod, Stone Path’s Wareham location allows visitors to experience their process from start to finish Take a tour of the facility to watch and learn how malting is done, then settle into their taproom where you can taste the finished product, exemplified by a plethora of tapped beers from the numerous local breweries that are built on Stone Path’s superlative malts. 11 Kendrick Road, Wareham, stonepathmalt.com 10

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FIND THE BEST IN INMAN SQUARE ONE BLOCK AT A TIME

You’ll find a translation of the name Momi Nonmi on the restaurant’s website— it has to do with love of drinking and Hawaiian pearls—but it all amounts to a first-rate modern izakaya (Japanese pub).

Oleana is never less than a taste-bud revelation and Punjabi Dhaba is a really great curry house.  Momi Nonmi 1128 Cambridge St., 617.945.7328, mominonmi.com  Oleana 134 Hampshire St., 617.661.0505, oleanarestaurant.com  Punjabi Dhaba 225 Hampshire St., 617.547.8272, punjabidhaba.co

Practice Space is an “artistrun, women-run” studio that serves as a hub for contemporary art across a variety of platforms, and has a shop full of amazing art supplies, ceramics and more. For fine booze, look no further than Inman Square Wine & Spirits.

Southern-inspired comfort food, cold beer and neomid-century kitsch have made a lascivious pact at Trina’s Starlite Lounge.

Bukowski Tavern channels the spirit of Angeleno literary barfly Charles Bukowski and the Thirsty Scholar had a cameo in “The Social Network.”

 Trina’s Starlite Lounge 3 Beacon St.,

617.576.0006, trinastarlitelounge.com  Bukowski Tavern 1281 Cambridge St., 617.497.7077, bukowskitavern.net

 Thirsty Scholar

70 Beacon St., 617.497.2294, thirstyscholarpub.com

617.945.2902, inmansquarewine.com

If a hub for experimental music, poetry readings and avant-garde film screenings is absent from your radar, try Outpost 186, which hosts all manner of underground creative alchemy. Founded in 2005, The Lilypad plays a similar role, with the focus on music and art— performers during the fall include the Gill Aharon Trio and Michael Wavves.  Outpost 186 186 1/2 (rear) Hampshire St., outpost186.com

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1353 Cambridge St., lilypadinman.com

 Practice Space

1307 Cambridge St., practice-space.com

 Inman Square Wine & Spirits 1226 Cambridge St.,

 The Lilypad

The patio at Oleana; Trina’s Starlite Lounge; ceramics at Practice Space; flavor and color at Oleana.

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Flipside Boston

By Mike Hodgkinson

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THE ENGLISH WRITER G.K. Chesterton, famous for his Father Brown detective novels, pumpkin-like physique and comedy moustache, smartly observed: “The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” A quick survey of Boston’s best-known sights and landmarks reveals that the traveler/tourist schism is still as deep as ever—some visitors feel compelled to check off all the big-name attractions one by one, as if a failure to do so would break some unwritten law, while others prefer to take the road less traveled and add some serendipity and chance to their explorations.

In the spirit of the bold traveler who proudly declares “fie upon schedules!” and “down with the hordes!” we’ve barreled into a handful of Boston’s most popular attractions—from the Freedom Trail to the Make Way for Ducklings statues—and

bounced off them at unexpected tangents.

Hopefully, a parallel Boston universe will open up, full of the all the usual delight and fascination, but lacking the chatter of crowds and the clatter of selfie sticks. It’s time to bust a few Boston tourist clichés.

MAKE WAY FOR DUMPLINGS The Make Way for Ducklings statue in the Public Garden is a hugely popular homage in bronze to the enduring children’s book by Robert McCloskey, and finding it is a rite of passage for most Boston visitors—which generally means a gaggle of tourists engaged in a mass selfie meltdown and an endless queue of tykes waiting to ride Mrs. Mallard like pint-sized rodeo cowboys. The alternative: exchange ducklings for dumplings. Take a 10-minute stroll to Chinatown and check out the lip-smacking options at Shojo (9A Tyler St.,

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We select a handful of great tourist hotspots and offer traveler alternatives.

“The traveler sees what he sees.

The tourist sees what he has come to see.”

—G.K. Chesterton.

617.423.7888, shojoboston.com), where the pork belly dumplings are legendary.

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THE FLEADOM TRAIL Nothing takes you to the heart of American history faster than the Freedom Trail, with its vast selection of tour options— from simple self-guided walks, to ‘olde’ pub crawls with all the pewter bells and whistles. A simple play on words, however, can re-route you onto the Fleadom Trail, which isn’t actually a thing (we just made it up) but offers hours of browsing fun, whether you choose to stay in town to explore the seasonal FLEA at MIT (swap meet for radio hams and computer makers) and the excellent SoWa Vintage Market (sowavintagemkt.com) or head north to the Todd Farm Antique and Flea Market in Rowley (toddfarm.com).

A CORNY TREAT Justly hailed as one of the most photogenic cobbled roads in all of New England, Acorn Street in Beacon Hill draws a steady stream of brides-to-be and graduating students, all eager to bask in the location’s guaranteed Instagram glow. Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway canoodled here in “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1968) and half a century has done nothing to blunt that old-school romantic vibe—so you may end up diluting it with a horde of snap-happy strangers.

If that happens swap Acorn Street for a corny treat at Toro (1704 Washington St., 617.536.4300, toro-restaurant.com) where you can find grilled corn with alioli, lime, espelette and aged cheese among the outstanding selection of tapas calientes.

WHORL WATCHING The waters off Boston offer some of the best whale watching in the US, if not the world, thanks to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, home to roaming pods of humpback, minke and fin whales,

among many other species. However, Boston’s landlubbing “white whale” can occasionally be glimpsed among the whorls, branches and knots of the trees in the Public Garden (4 Charles St., boston. gov), the first public botanical garden in America. Keep your eyes peeled for Moby Squirrel, aka Steve, a handsome critter who’s usually happy to pose for photos.

BOSTON COFFEE PARTY Boston and tea have been synonymous ever since the famous protest of 1773— re-enacted at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on a regular basis—snowballed into the American Revolution and, well, the rest is history. As a consequence, many tourists consider taking afternoon tea in the city obligatory but most locals know that coffee is the hot beverage of choice, given the huge variety of options available. Our favorites include peoplewatching hub, Barrington Coffee Roasting Company (303 Newbury St., 857.250.2780, barringtoncoffee.com) and Ogawa Coffee (10 Milk St., 617.780.7139, ogawacoffeeusa. com) where the baristas’ foam patterns qualify as art.

THE OLDEN DOME One of the finest architectural signatures in the city is the golden dome of the State House, originally made from rolled copper but gilded with gold leaf in 1874 and regilded in 1997. As domes go, it’s a known quantity, so if you fancy seeking out something a little less conspicuous—but no less mesmerizing—try the Ether Dome (55 Fruit St., massgeneral.org) at Massachusetts General Hospital. It was here, back in 1846, that Dr. William T.G. Morton showcased the first public surgery using anesthetic.

Today it’s used as a teaching amphitheater and accepts visitors unless there’s a faculty meeting in progress. The building is also home to an Egyptian mummy called Padi.

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Den of Comedy

Stand-up legend Denis Leary on Boston, his new book and laughs for charity.

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THERE’S NO WAY you can think about Boston comedy without conjuring up a vivid mental image of Denis Leary in full, righteously combative, fast-talking, firebreathing, no-holds-barred flow. His jet-black pearls of observational wisdom are delivered in rapid-fire clusters, each one cracked out like a sweetly struck hockey puck. The only response is to duck, cover and laugh like an overflowing storm drain. Leary’s cultural DNA is a precise match for his home city: rough-edged, sports-obsessed, allergic to fakery and phoniness.

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STAR TURNS On November 3 at TD Garden, home of Leary’s beloved Boston Bruins, he hosts the 24th annual Comics Come Home event (#CCH24) to benefit The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care. The shindig—which has traditionally drawn a raft of comedy A-listers including Jimmy Fallon, Ray Romano and Whitney Cummings—was co-founded by Leary and Neely, the former Bruins hockey star. Ahead of the event, we chatted with Leary about the meaning of life, Boston, comedy, America and his new book “Why We Don’t Suck.”

Where Boston: How did you first get involved with Cam Neely?

Denis Leary: It was a long time ago, when he was still playing hockey for Bruins, way back in the late ‘80s. A lot of those guys used to come out to the comedy clubs.

That’s how it all started.

WB: Did you pick the line-up for #CCH24?

DL: Yeah, it’s an organic process. Everyone’s often so busy I’ve got to book a year at least in advance. It’s a mixture of people I’ve had before and people I want to break for the first time at that event. And I have to plug holes with friends of mine. So it’s an amoeba, you know.

WB: Which breaking Boston comedy star should we look out for?

DL: Christine Hurley. She’s a brilliant comedian, with a very original backstory because she didn’t get started until very late in life. Usually as a comedian you start out somewhere in your 20s, if not earlier, but in her case she lived an entire life and raised kids and decided at one point in her 30s ‘I think I wanna give this a shot.’

She played CCH a couple of years ago and I wanted to get her back because she’s just getting better and better and better.

WB: Is Boston a good proving ground for upcoming comedians?

DL: I always thought it was the best

because it’s a trial by fire—that audience does not wanna listen to you if you’re not funny. It’s very hard in the beginning but what it teaches you is when you get up there you’ve gotta grab the audience’s attention. One of the greatest things about stand-up comedy, man, one of the truths about that art form, is it’s the ultimate form of democracy. It doesn’t matter how many people—200 or 15,000—they vote with their mouths. If the joke’s not funny, they’ll let you know.

WB: Your new book on politics and culture, “Why We Don’t Suck,” cracks us up. What possessed you to write it?

DL: I wrote it because I sort of had to put my foot down. I’d been talking about it on stage right after the 2016 election and I thought, you know what, I’m going to sit down and write a book about this. Because this is just ridiculous. I was just trying to make sense of the two different sides of the coin politically, but also socially.

WB: How would you describe Boston to someone who has never been here?

DL: I always tell people it’s really the same as it always was, which is a great city. To me it’s the greatest comedy city. Vibrant comedians, terrific comedy scene. I’m a music and sports guy. The first two things I look at when I’m in town are who’s playing who, sports-wise, and who’s playing where, music-wise.

WB: What can we expect from this year’s Comics Come Home?

DL: Every single person that’s on this year’s line-up is just a killer headliner. Last year we had a big musical surprise guest— John Mayer—at the end while Jimmy Fallon was doing a lip-synch battle with me. There’s a musical guest at the end of the show this year. What we do is we make you laugh for two hours for a great cause.

Your mouth and your sides are going to be hurting at the end of the night.

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(From top) Leary in full effect at CCH 2017; last year’s CCH line-up; Jimmy Fallon joins Leary for a lip-synch battle. (Previous) Leary, comedy champion.

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Nature & Vitality One of the highlights of Boston’s SoWa Art & Design District is Beacon Gallery, with its well balanced collection of works by local and international artists. From Nov. 2 (through Jan. 6, 2019) the space hosts group show “Nature & Vitality” which considers “nature and the energies within it”: on canvas, that translates to fabulous art by the likes of James C Varnum, no stranger to environmental themes; Myra Abelson, whose ethereal paintings of flowers are a highlight; and Anya Leveille (“Between the Worlds” pictured), who uses a range of techniques to explore texture and color. A feast for the senses. Beacon Gallery, 524B Harrison Ave., 617.718.5600

A highlight of Boston’s SoWa neighborhood and art district, Beacon Gallery offers original artworks by local and international artists. Check online for exhibitions. Closed M-Tu. Open until 8 pm First Fridays, W-Th 10 am-5 pm, Sa noon-6 pm, Su noon5 pm. 524B Harrison Ave., 857.277.1700.

BOSTON SCULPTORS GALLERY

This cooperative endeavor acts as an alternative venue for solo sculptural exhibitions.

The large space always features varied, contemporary work by two of its more than two dozen members, who are all Boston-area artists.

Open W-Su noon-6 pm. 486 Harrison Ave., 617.482.7781.

COPLEY SOCIETY OF ART

America’s oldest nonprofit art association, Co|So shows more than 500 living member artists who range in ability

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from student to world-renowned. Open Tu-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 158 Newbury St., 617.536.5049.

DTR MODERN GALLERIES

drawing and photography.

Featured artists include locals like Joseph Ablow and Enrico Pinardi. Open M-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm, Su 10:30 am-5 pm. 240 Newbury St., 617.267.9473.

DTR specializes in 20th-century masters and boasts a significant privately-held collection of works by artists including Picasso, Chagall, Basquiat, Dali, Botero and Warhol.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 167 Newbury St., 617.424.9700.

Contemporary works in multiple media, like paintings, sculptures and photography, are always on display here.

Open W-F 1-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-4 pm. 460C Harrison Ave., Suite C24, 508.843.2184.

RAFIUS FANE GALLERY

KRAKOW WITKIN GALLERY

ROBERT KLEIN GALLERY

This gallery focuses on minimal and conceptually based work from international artists, including Sol LeWitt and Julian Opie, as well as many Boston artists. Open Tu-Sa 10 am-5:30 pm. 10 Newbury St., 617.262.4490.

This gallery specializes in fine art photography by established and critically acclaimed masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, including Herb Ritts, Henri Cartier Bresson, Man Ray, Ansel Adams, Yousuf Karsh, Alfred Stieglitz and Walker Evans. Open Tu-F 10 am-5:30 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm.

38 Newbury St., 617.267.7997.

PUCKER GALLERY

The Pucker Gallery features an eclectic yet sophisticated collection of international contemporary sculpture, fine art pottery, painting, print,

SAMSON

Samson’s exhibits feature highly contemporary, alterna-

tive and experimental art that pushes boundaries, running the gamut from film, video, music and performance to the more traditional notions of visual art from emerging, under-recognized as well as some established artists.

Open W-Sa 11 am-6 pm. 450 Harrison Ave., 617.357.7177.

SLOANE MERRILL GALLERY

Promotes contemporary, traditionally trained painters who work in oils and have a distinctive approach. Open Su-M noon-5 pm, Tu-Th 11 am-7 pm, F-Sa 11 am-8 pm. 75 Charles St., 617.227.1775.

THE SOCIETY OF ARTS AND CRAFTS

After 118 years in the Back Bay, America’s oldest craft organization moved to a brand new, 20,000-square-foot space in Boston’s Seaport District.

Open Tu-W and F-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Th 10 am-9 pm. 100 Pier 4, 617.266.1810.

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ART GALLERIES

BEACON GALLERY

Art ART MUSEUMS

HARVARD ART MUSEUMS

Harvard Art Museums are comprised of three institutions—Fogg, Busch-Reisinger and Arthur M. Sackler museums—plus four research centers and possesses some of the nation’s foremost art collections. Open daily 10 am-5 pm. Admission: $10-15.

32 Quincy St., Cambridge, 617.495.9400.

THE INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART/ BOSTON

This landmark fosters contemporary artists working in multidisciplinary forms.

Permanent collections include 21st-century sculpture, painting, video, photography and drawing. Also features lectures, family programs, dance and music performances, and film. Open Tu-W and Sa-Su 10 am-5 pm, Th-F 10 am-9 pm. Admission: $10-

15, free ages 17 and under and to all Th 5-9 pm. 25 Harbor Shore Drive, 617.478.3100.

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM

Originally modeled after a 15th-century Venetian palazzo with a four-story interior courtyard garden and a modern wing in 2012, this museum gem showcases Isabella Stewart Gardner’s vast collection of more than 2,500 fine and decorative art objects, paintings, tapestries and furnishings and includes a venue for contemporary artists and concerts. Admission: $5-15.

Open W and F-M 11 am-5 pm, Th 11 am-9 pm. 25 Evans Way, 617.566.1401.

MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART

Roman Renaissance Revivalstyle building at Boston College, boasts a 127-yearold stained glass triptych by John LaFarge. Open M-W

and F 10 am-5 pm, Tu 10 am-8 pm, Sa-Su noon-5 pm.

2101 Commonwealth Ave., 617.552.8587.

rotating showcase of work Su. 415 Summer St.

MIT LIST VISUAL ARTS CENTER

With respective pedestals as props, sculptures of Boston’s Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone and Phillis Wheatley depict how each woman used language in her own life, challenging the conventions of their times.

Commonwealth Avenue Mall, 256 Commonwealth Ave.

This modern arts center is dedicated to the pursuit of contemporary art in all media.

Free admission. Open Tu-W and F-Su noon-6 pm, Th noon-8 pm. Wiesner Building, 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, BOSTON

Encyclopedic collection culls some of the world’s finest treasures, including international and contemporary art, instruments, photographs and textiles. Free guided tours available. Open Sa-Tu 10 am-5 pm, W-F 10 am-10 pm. Admission: $10-25. 465 Huntington Ave., 617.267.9300.

NATIONAL CENTER OF AFROAMERICAN ARTISTS

Founded by Elma Lewis and celebrates the heritage of visual arts created by Black artists. Showcases African, Afro-Latin, Afro-Caribbean and African-American collections. Admission: $4-5. Open Tu-Su 1-5 pm. 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury, 617.442.8614.

ART WALKS/OPEN STUDIOS

SOWA FIRST FRIDAY

At the center of the SoWa Arts District, on the first Friday of each, month more than 70 SoWa Artist Guild artists open their studios to the public en masse, making their 450 Harrison building a contemporary art lover’s dream destination. Free event 5-9 pm. 450 Harrison Ave.

PUBLIC ART

ART ON THE MARQUEE

Located outside the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, an 80-foot-tall, multi-screen LED marquee shows a rotation of works by contemporary local artists. Daily artist M-F 7 am-10 pm, and

BOSTON WOMEN’S MEMORIAL

GRAFFITI ALLEY

Pedestrians may stumble upon this tucked-away alley in the heart of Central Square.

Its fundamental purpose is to connect Mass. Ave. with a public parking lot, but it’s a lot of fun to look at.

Especially since the street art is always on the change.

565-567 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge.

HARBORARTS

The Boston Harbor Marina & Shipyard is a surprising hot spot for experiencing monumental sculpture and public art by contemporary local artists. 256 Marginal St., 617.982.3244.

MIT PUBLIC ART COLLECTION

Lauded tech school MIT also has an artistic side. The school’s campus has become a hotbed of creative works in all media, and the university is also known for its artful architecture—take, for example, the Frank Gehry designed Stata Center. 20 Ames St., Cambridge, 617.253.4680.

THE SARGENT MURALS AT THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tucked into a third-floor chamber within the Boston Public Library is a stunning, gilded display of creativity by local 19th-century artist John Singer Sargent. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm, F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm. 700 Boylston St., 617.536.5400.

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Sights The Little House: Her Story One of the best reasons to scoot north of Boston for an easy day-trip is Gloucester’s Cape Ann Museum. This month, explore the work of artist and illustrator Virginia Lee Burton, founder of the globally acclaimed Folly Cove Designers and well known for her children’s books, especially “The Little House” the story of a country dwelling threatened by urban expansion. Burton has a cult following in Japan. From November 3. Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, 978.283.0455

CITYPASS

Save 43 percent off admission and skip lines at four participating sites. Valid for nine consecutive days from first use; purchase online or at each site. $56; $44 ages 3-11. New England Aquarium; Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St., Cambridge; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; Skywalk Observatory, 800 Boylston St.; Boston Harbor Cruises, Long Wharf; For information, call 208.787.4300 or 888.330.5008.

CITY SIGHTS

ETHER DOME AT MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL

More than 8,000 operations took place here from 18211868, but the Ether Dome is particularly significant because it is the site where Dr. John Warren performed the first surgery without the patient experiencing pain. On a visit today, examine unique architecture, a small collection of artifacts and early surgical tools, and a 2,500-yearold Egyptian mummy named Padihershef. Free. Open 9 am-8 pm, except when conference is in session. Take the K Elevator to Fourth Floor. Main entrance at Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.

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FANEUIL HALL

Boston merchant Peter Faneuil had this building constructed in 1742 and gave it to the city of Boston. It became known for being the breeding ground of the American Revolution, and thus called “The Cradle of Liberty.” Today, Faneuil Hall remains a symbol of freedom and houses a visitor center, the Great Hall and an armory museum.

Free admission. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Financial District, 617.523.1300.

MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS STATUE

String of bronze statues in the Public Garden created by local artist Nancy Schon.

Celebrates the duckling family in Robert McCloskey’s children’s book “Make Way For Ducklings.” Public Garden.

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

Explore the world’s waters from the Amazon rain forest to the Gulf of Maine. Come see the Giant Ocean Tank, a Caribbean coral reef environment boasting 2,000 sea creatures! Admission: $18.95-26.95.

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-6 pm. NEAq’s IMAX Theater screens films daily; tickets: $7.95-9.95. 1 Central Wharf, 617.973.5200.

HISTORIC HOMES

NICHOLS HOUSE MUSEUM

One of Beacon Hill’s earliest constructs, the Nichols House is an architecturally pure example of Bulfinch design that provides a fascinating glimpse into 19th- and 20th-century domestic life.

It was preserved as a house museum by Rose Standish Nichols, a self-taught landscape architect, suffragist and pacifist who inhabited the home from 1885-1960, adorning it with treasures from across the globe. Guided tours on the half hour. Tu-Sa 11 am-4 pm; Nov-April Th-Sa 11 am-4 pm. Admission: $10.

55 Mt. Vernon St., 617.227.6993.

LIBRARIES/CULTURAL CENTERS

BOSTON ATHENAEUM

One of the city’s largest and oldest membership libraries and its first museum of fine arts. Visitors may tour the first floor and galleries M-Th 9 am-8 pm, F 9 am-5:30 pm, Sa 9 am-4 pm, Su noon-4 pm. 10 1/2 Beacon St., 617.227.0270.

BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

America’s first municipally-funded public library houses millions of books, manuscripts, music scores and art and boasts a scenic courtyard, events and exhibits. Open M-Th 9 am-9 pm,

F-Sa 9 am-5 pm, Su 1-5 pm.

Copley Square, 617.536.5400.

MUSEUMS

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Dedicated to JFK and the legacy of Camelot, spotlighting such subjects as JFK as a child, the 1960 campaign, Vietnam, the Peace Corps, and civil rights. Open daily 9 am-5 pm.

Admission: $10-14, free ages 12 and under. Columbia Point, 617.514.1600 THE MARY BAKER EDDY LIBRARY

Explore achievements of Mary Baker Eddy, 19th-century writer, teacher and businesswoman who founded the Christian Science religion, The Church of Christ, Scientist, and the newspaper The Christian Science Monitor. Admission: $4-6. Open Tu-Su 10 am-4 pm. 200 Massachusetts Ave., 617.450.7000.

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

Collections include American art and architecture, maritime art and history, Native American art, Asian export, African, Oceanic and contemporary art, photography and the fascinating Yin Yu Tang house. Great hands-on activities, tours, concerts, classes and family programs. Open

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ADMISSION/ DISCOUNT PASSES

Sights Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm. Admission: Adults $20, seniors $18, students (with ID) $12; Free for youth (under 16) and Salem residents (with ID). 161 Essex St., Salem, 866.745.1876.

PEABODY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ETHNOLOGY

World cultures are highlighted with Native American and Latin American galleries.

Exhibits include: “Day of the Dead” and “The Legacy of Penobscot Canoes,” Ongoing. Admission: $1015, free ages 3 and under, includes admission to the Harvard Museum of Natural History. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, 617.496.1027.

SALEM WITCH MUSEUM

This popular museum brings the Witch Trials of 1692 to life, recreating the drama of accusers and accused, court proceedings and the execution of 20 victims. On exhibit: “Witches: Evolving Perceptions.” Multilingual translations available.

Admission $9-12, free under age 6. Open daily 10 am-5 pm.

Extended hours in October.

19 1/2 Washington Square North, Salem, 978.744.1692.

THE USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM

Located beside where Old Ironsides is berthed, the museum teaches about the historic warship named

by George Washington.

Suggested $3-10 donation.

Open daily 9 am-6 pm.

Charlestown Navy Yard, 617.426.1812.

PARKS & NATURE

ARNOLD ARBORETUM

Founded in 1872 and administered by Harvard University, the historic arboretum designed by Frederick Law Olmsted is a great escape from the city, and consists of 281 acres filled with trees, flowers and plants from around the globe. Open daily sunrise to sunset. Visitor

Center open Th-Tu 10 am-5 pm. 125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, 617.524.1718.

THE ROSE KENNEDY GREENWAY

The Greenway, as locals call it, spreads across 15 acres in the heart of the Financial District.

It was created after the Big Dig, which sent previously elevated highways here underground, and it is inspired by other urban green spaces like New York City’s Battery Park City and Amsterdam’s Vondel Park. Lots of things to do here, including incredible public art installations, splash fountains, food trucks, craft beer pop-ups, Glow in the Park and carousel rides. Chinatown to the North End.

RECREATION

BROOKLYN BOULDERS

This specialized fitness center is the place to get your climb on. Bouldering and auto belay, top roping and lead climbing and a variety of wall heights. Day pass: $29. Gear rentals: $2-$11. Open M-F 7 am-11:00 pm, Sa-Su 9 am-11:00 pm. 12A Tyler St., Somerville, 617.623.6700.

SKY ZONE

This indoor trampoline park that is located outside Boston offers endless amounts of fun for those of all ages.

Bounce off the walls, do flips, but most of all get exercise.

Tickets: $10-25. Open Tu-Th 3-8 pm, F 2-11 pm, Sa 10 am-10 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm.

91B Sprague St., Hyde Park, 857.345.9693.

SPORTING EVENTS

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Quarterback Tom Brady and team rule the Razor as every team in the NFL has eyes on the main prize: the chance to pull off a Super Bowl victory.

Ticket prices vary. Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxboro. Tickets: 800.745.3000.

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Scene Steady Holiday Dre Babinski works on the borderline between dream and reality—where melodies are lush and smiles are deceptive. As Steady Holiday, she has crafted a wonderful sophomore album that floats gorgeously through the political and cultural zeitgeist and represents what she calls “an anthropological way of unpacking all this discomfort.” Which turns out to be wildly and weirdly enjoyable. Nov. 12.

Upstairs at The Middle East, 472-480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.3278

“Endorsed” by countless local politicos like Ted Kennedy, John Kerry and former mayor Kevin White, Doyle’s has been operating since 1882 and has quite a history. For one, the neighborhood saloon was a speakeasy during Prohibition, not to mention that its interior bar is original. Sandwiches, salads and meat-centric entrees make up the menu— try the daily specials. Open daily 9 am-midnight 3484 Washington St., 617.524.2345.

THE HAWTHORNE

Jackson Cannon directs this rendezvous that is a great place to lounge with a craft cocktail or small bites like fingerling potato skins and toasted curry popcorn.

Bartenders create custom drinks based on patron desires, as well as age-old standards and original inventions. Open daily 5 pm-1 am. 500 Commonwealth Ave., 617.532.9150.

MIRACLE OF SCIENCE BAR & GRILL

Near MIT, this “geek-chic” watering hole caters to its brainy clientele with beaker-inspired bar ware and a huge periodic table of menu items that decorates the tiny space. A full bar offers great mixed libations, while the food is focused on

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things like kebabs, burgers and salads. Open daily 11-1 am. 321 Massachusetts Ave., 617.868.2866.

THE BAR, TAJ BOSTON

This celebrated social club opened in the 1930s, shortly after the repeal of Prohibition, and maintains its commitment to great cocktails and martinis. Patrons can relax in a warm atmosphere complete with a fireplace, and enjoy the scenic view from the wall of windows overlooking the Public Garden. Light-fare menu available. Open daily 2:30-11:30 pm. Taj Boston, 15 Arlington St., 617.536.5700.

BARS: IRISH

THE BURREN

Named for a stretch in County Clare filled with stone structures, this no-frills Irish pub slings cheap beer, good cheer and is a Davis Square staple.

There’s live traditional Irish music seven days a week.

Open M-Th 11:30-1 am, F 11:30 am-2 am, Sa 10 am-2 am, Su 10 am-1 am. 247 Elm St., Somerville, 617.776.6896.

J.J. FOLEY’S CAFE

In business since 1909, J.J. Foley’s is a friendly, family owned neighborhood Irish pub that caters to a working class crowd. Grab a beer and some tasty yet inexpensive food that runs the gamut

from burgers to baked stuffed haddock. Open M 11 am-10 pm, Tu-Th 11 am-11 pm, F-Sa 11 am-12:30 am, Su 10:30 am-10 pm. 117 E. Berkeley St., 617.728.9101.

617.266.2695; 60 Seaport Blvd., 617.401.0025.

BARS: SPORTS

This local distillery opened its doors in late spring of 2015 serving up its signature liquor—Lawley’s New England Spirit—from within this former factory. For 10 bucks, visitors can take a tour of the 11,000-square-foot space, learn about the building and the distillery’s history, and try a couple samples in the lounge. Open Sa 1-7 pm.

12R Ericsson St., Dorchester, 617.533.7001.

GAME ON! SPORTS CAFE

The self-titled “official” bar of any game that’s on, this two-story venue sidles up to Fenway Park. Above the bar and around the room, more than 30 HDTVs screen professional and college games.

Menu includes wings, pizzas and other pub grub. Open Su-W 11:30 am-1 am, Th-Sa 11:30 am-2 am. 82 Lansdowne St., 617.351.7001.

BILLIARDS/BOWLING

KINGS LANES, LOUNGE AND BILLIARDS

Swanky gaming hall and lounge, with locations in Back Bay and Seaport. Rack ‘em and shoot ‘em on vintage Brunswick Gold Crown billiard tables or test your skills at bowling, shuffleboard or skee ball. Players who want to feast can nosh on American food with a Southwestern bite. Bowling rates: $7-9 per person per game; shoe rental $4. Billiards and shuffleboard: $15-18 per hour. Open M-W 3 pm-1 am, Th-F noon-1 am, Sa noon-2 am, Su noon-11 pm; 21+ after 6 pm. 50 Dalton St.,

BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES

BOSTON HARBOR DISTILLERY

HARPOON BREWERY

Started in 1986, Harpoon has more than two decades creating traditional beer styles with contemporary flourish.

Tour and tasting offered daily ($5). Beer Hall open Su-W 11 am-7 pm, Th-Sa 11 am-11 pm. 306 Northern Ave., 617.456.2322.

SAMUEL ADAMS BREWERY

Craft brewery known for the Sam Adams family of beers.

Free hour-long brewery tour and sampling session. Tours M-Th and Sa 10 am-3 pm, F 10 am-5:30 pm. Suggested donation: $2. Shop hours M-Th 10 am-6 pm, F 10 am-6:30 pm, Sa

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10 am-4 pm. 30 Germania St., Jamaica Plain, 617.368.5080.

COMEDY

THE COMEDY STUDIO

Above the iconic Hong Kong, The Comedy Studio has been spotlighting comedians who push boundaries for 15 years.

National headliners try out new material as do newcomers hoping to break into the industry. Running themes include: “Mystery Lounge,” “The Big Saturday Night Show,” and “The Sunday Funnies.” Tickets: $10-12. Shows: Tu-Su at 8 pm. 1236 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.661.6507.

IMPROVBOSTON

The oldest improvisational comedy troupe in the area hosts sketch, stand up and improv entertainment. Themes vary by night, shows: W at 7:30, 8, 9:30 and 10 pm; Th 7, 7:30, 9 and 9:30 pm; F at 7-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm;

Sa at 6-11 pm on the hour and 11:30 pm; Su at 7 pm and 9 pm. Tickets: $5-25. 40 Prospect St., Cambridge, 617.576.1253.

LAUGH BOSTON

This standup comedy venture features different performers every week. Show times: W-Th at 8 pm, F-Sa at 7:30 pm and 10 pm. Ticket prices vary per show: $15-25. 425 Summer St., 617.725.2844.

FILMS

COOLIDGE CORNER THEATRE

This building was originally a church, but was converted into a theater in 1933 and is now an Art Deco movie house—one of the top 10 art house film exhibition theaters in the country—that shows predominantly art and independent films. Full schedule online. 290 Harvard St., Brookline, 617.734.2500.

THE BRATTLE THEATER

Classic, cutting-edge, foreign and art-house films are shown at this repertory theater, where a screening of the German film, “Der Hauptmann von Köpenick,” kicked things off in 1953.

Schedule online. 40 Brattle St., Cambridge, 617.876.6837.

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS

HOUSE OF BLUES

This landmark concert hall on Lansdowne Street plays host to new acts as well as rock n’ roll legends and can accommodate up to 2,400 fans. Full schedule online. 15 Lansdowne St., 888.693.2583.

MIDDLE EAST & ZUZU RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB

From national acts and local bands to jazz, funk, reggae and blues, this nightspot features all types of music in four spaces: Upstairs, Downstairs, Corner and ZuZu. Full schedule online. Box office open daily 12-7 pm.

472/480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.3278.

NIGHTCLUBS/ LOUNGES

THE GRAND

Clubbing gets a Seaport upgrade at The Grand, featuring cutting-edge sound and visuals, a wrap-around LED wall and a jazzed-up feeling of glitzy opulence. Big-name DJs have already started calling this place home—check out I Love Mondays. Full details online. (F-M) 10 pm-2 am. 58 Seaport Blvd., 617.322.0200.

PERFORMANCE VENUES

WANG THEATRE AT BOCH CENTER

The Wang Theater, formerly The Metropolitan Theater, features crystal chandeliers, gilded Renaissance-style frescoes and imported marble.

It can accommodate 3,600 audience members and is one of only a few capable of accommodating the national Broadway tour production of “Miss Saigon.” Full sched-

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ule online. 270 Tremont St., 866.348.9738.

THEATER

BROADWAY IN BOSTON

Broadway in Boston presents the official touring productions of hit Broadway plays and musicals. Principal show times: Tu-Th 7:30 pm, F 8 pm, Sa 2 pm and 8 pm, Su 1 pm and 6:30 pm. Boston Opera House, 539 Washington St. 866.523.7469.

THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANY OF BOSTON

Artistic director Spiro Veloudos leads Boston’s oldest professional theater company, a mid-size organization that produces contemporary productions written by accomplished and emerging playwrights from Shaw to Mamet. This month: “Orlando.” Tickets start at $36.

140 Clarendon St., 617.585.5678.

SHEAR MADNESS

Fresh, funny and set in a hair salon, this “whodunit” lets the audience match wits with the suspects to catch the killer in this hilarious murder mystery.

Show times: Tu-F at 8 pm, Sa at 5 pm and 8 pm, Su at 3 pm and 7 pm; call for added shows. Tickets: $61. Stage II at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., 617.426.5225.

TICKETS

ARTSBOSTON CALENDAR

What to do, where to go, what to see: The ArtsBoston Calendar is a go-to resource for current and upcoming performances, exhibits, festivals and free events. The site is updated daily, curated weekly and features hundreds of deals from BosTix. TICKETMASTER

Provides tickets for concerts, sporting events, arts, theater and family activities at local venues and arenas.

800.745.3000.

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Explore Charlie Numbers The five-star Ritz-Carlton in Downtown Boston has embraced the delightful lunacy of a family package based on “Charlie Numbers and the Man in the Moon” by Ben and Tonya Mezrich.

Guided by the premise of the book, kids are tasked with locating stolen moon rocks which, upon discovery, can be exchanged at reception for a paper airplane kit. The whole adventure is an enjoyable introduction to basic math and a welcome alternative to simply plonking the kids in front of the TV. 10 Avery St., 617.574.7100

Classic Harbor Line’s elegant, 80-foot, 1890s pilot schooner replica parades through the harbor with 70-foot masts and 2,000 square feet of sails.

Catch regular day, sunset and evening tours of Boston Harbor, as well as special events like picnic sails, weekend morning mimosa sails, fall foliage sails, and more.

Departs M-Th at 3:30 pm, F-Su at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm; check schedule for added sails.

Tickets online. Rowes Wharf, 617.326.3737.

NEIGHBORHOODS

BACK BAY

Back Bay is one posh place to spend some leisure time.

Stores on Newbury Street and designer boutiques in Copley Place provide lavish shopping options and outdoor green spaces like the Public Garden and Copley Square offer serene spots to sit.

DOWNTOWN

This is the historic heart of Boston. The Freedom Trail begins here at Boston Common and continues past sights like the Granary Burying Ground and Old State House.

For shopping and dining, head down Winter Street to Downtown Crossing.

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NORTH END

Once Boston’s original posh neighborhood (home to Thomas Hutchinson and Paul Revere), this long-lived sector of Boston is now awash in Italian heritage. The North End shows off dozens of restaurants, artisan food markets and summers rife with saints’ festivals.

SEAPORT DISTRICT

The Seaport District boasts three things: art, food and water views. It has a robust creative community, and innovative restaurants keep popping up. For panoramas of the skyline, walk the Harborwalk or sit outside the Institute of Contemporary Art.

TOURS

BOSTON DUCK TOURS

Eighty-minute tour narrated by “conDUCKtors” versed in local lore. Combines land tour with a splash in the Charles River. Departs the Prudential Center, Museum of Science and New England Aquarium daily. Tickets: $10.5039.50. Prudential Center, 53 Huntington Ave.; Museum of Science, 1 Science Park; New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf; 617.267.3825.

CITY VIEW TROLLEY TOURS

Charming, open-air silver trolley cars let visitors explore Boston. Hop on and off at will,

at destinations like Freedom Trail sites, Newbury Street, Charlestown Navy Yard, New England Aquarium and more.

Along the way, tour drivers and guides narrate the journey and teach a thing or two about the Hub. Trolley service daily 9:30 am-5 pm every 10-15 minutes. Tickets: $16-40.

Long Wharf, 617.363.7899.

FREEDOM TRAIL’S WALK INTO HISTORY TOUR

Led by 18th-century costumed guides, this 90-minute walking tours highlight official historic sites along Boston’s iconic red-lined route. Departs daily yearround from Boston Common or Faneuil Hall. Tickets: $8-14.

Boston Common, 139 Tremont St. 617.357.8300; ArtsBoston Booth at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

OFF THE BEATEN PATH FOOD TOURS

History, folklore and fabulous local food—from root beer floats to artisanal gyros, pies and pizza—converge in the neighborhoods of Cambridge and Somerville.

Davis Square and Union Square are the focus, with more tours of nearby hotspots on the way. Morning and afternoon tours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Check website for details. Somerville & Cambridge.

WALKING BOSTON

Learn about Colonial history with someone whose ancestors had a hand in it. Founder and guide Ben Edwards is descended from Paul Revere and 18th-century sea captain Benjamin Edwards. He’s got a personal perspective on Boston’s early days, and his tours offer many unique moments at 14 stops. Private tours for families and groups, call for rates and availability.

Reservations required. Meet at Park Street T Station on Boston Common, 617.670.1888.

TRANSPORTATION: NORTHEAST REGIONAL

AMTRAK

Amtrack offers the convenience of high-speed rail services, with routes like the Acela Express that travels from Boston to Washington, D.C., and The Downeaster, which journeys from Boston to Portland, Maine. North Station, 135 Causeway St. 800.872.7245; Back Bay Station, 145 Dartmouth St.; South Station, 2 South Station.

LIMOLINER

Bus service travels between Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood and Midtown Manhattan multiple times daily. Passengers can expect a movie, snacks (including a meal!) and free Wi-Fi. Pets

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allowed on select trips.

Tickets: $99. 145 Dartmouth St. 844.405.4637.

STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY

Year-round ferry and fast-ferry service from Cape Cod to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, for both passengers and vehicles.

Tickets: $4.50-107 (additional charges for cars, bikes, etc.). 508.477.8600; Hyannis Terminal, 65 South St., Hyannis, 508.771.4000; Woods Hole Terminal, 1 Cowdry Road, Woods Hole, 508.548.3788.

TRANSPORTATION: PUBLIC & CITY

BLUE BIKES

Looking for a green way to get around Boston, Brookline, Somerville and Cambridge?

Blue Bikes features bicycle rental stations across Boston where visitors can grab a bike and pedal off on errands or for a tour of the city.

Information, maps of station locations and conditions are online. Pricing: from $2.50 for single trip to $99 yearly pass.

855.948.2929.

BOSTON HARBOR CRUISES WATER TAXI

the Water Taxi operates year-round, offering travelers an alternative to traditional ground transportation. Look for 28 water taxi stops along the waterfront. Call for a pick-up 6:30 am-10 pm (until 8 pm on Su). Tickets available onboard: $12. 1 Long Wharf 617.227.4320.

LOGAN EXPRESS

Full-service buses take travelers to Logan International Airport, making stops at each terminal, from the Back Bay at Hynes Convention Center and Copley T Station.

Allow 20 minutes travel time. Daily 5 am-9 pm. $5; free with valid MBTA

pass. Logan International Airport, 800.235.6426; Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St.; Copley Square T Station, 650 Boylston St. MBTA BUS

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority offers bus services to complement its subway system. Bus routes run throughout Boston proper, Greater Boston and suburbs. Operates from 5:15-12:30 am. Fares: $1.70-2.

617.222.3200.

MBTA SUBWAY

Boston’s subway system (a.k.a. the “T”) is the nation’s oldest.

It is comprised of five lines (Red, Orange, Blue, Green and Silver) and connects areas like Newton, Malden and Logan Airport with Downtown Boston. Fare per ride: $2.252.75. The subway operates from 5 am 1 am. 617.222.3200.

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USEFUL INFORMATION

DESTINATION SALEM

One-stop website for everything worth seeing and doing in Salem, MA, the culturally rich North Shore city just a 30-minute train ride from North Station in Boston.

Includes Events Calendar and Tour information. salem.org GREATER BOSTON CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

The GBCVB has two locations stocked with visitor guides, maps, and brochures from local businesses and more. Open daily 9 am-5 pm. Boston Common Visitor Information Center, 139 Tremont St; Prudential Center Visitor Information Desk, 800 Boylston St. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE VISITOR CENTER

Faneuil Hall serves as the National Park Service’s point of information for Boston National Historical Park and the Boston African American National Historic Site. Open daily 9 am-6 pm. Faneuil Hall, 617.242.5601.

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Old Stony Brook Gatehouse in the Back Bay Fens for information about Boston’s Emerald Necklace parks created by Frederick Law Olmsted.

Open M-F 9 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 11 am-4 pm. 125 The Fenway, 617.522.2700.

DISTRICT HALL

The contemporary Seaport spot was envisioned by the City of Boston as a gathering space for innovators and ideas people. A large and open room features shared workspace, classrooms, assembly space, flexible-use pods and writable surfaces everywhere, including on the walls. Rates: $50-$300 per hour. Open M-F 6:30-2 am, Sa-Su 9-2 am. 75 Northern Ave., 617.982.3213.

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Food Backyard Betty’s The Southie cookout hub known for comfort food and smart retro stylings has become a major player on the fizzing Boston brunch scene. Wood-fired classics include a Texan spin on grilled French toast and an awesome Good Morning flatbread. The cereal menu gets a boozy overhaul: Frosty Flakes is an adult shake made with Stoli vanilla and ice cream, and the CTC (Cinnamon Toast Crunch) sneaks a dram of rye into its spicy blend of breakfast innocence.

170 West Broadway, 617.766.8955

French Acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud operates this Frenchinspired bistro and wine bar at the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Chef de Cuisine Michael Denk runs the kitchen, offering traditional Parisian bistro fare. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). Mandarin Oriental, 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8800.

DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE

Italian Grand and sophisticated, this restaurant is amenable to dates, business dinners, or even a simple glass of wine at the bar. Lengthy menu features regional dishes from northern Italy, as well as grilled meat a la carte.

Gluten-free menu available. L (M-F), D (daily). 75 Arlington St., 617.357.4810. $$$$; 236 Patriot Place, Foxboro 508.339.4810.

DEL FRISCO’S DOUBLE EAGLE STEAK HOUSE

Steak House Famous for its Texas-sized slabs of prime, wet-aged beef, the luxe nationwide chain has two outastanding locations in Boston. The Seaport property overlooks Boston Harbor, and has a huge patio, while the newer Prudential Center spot in the Back Bay owns one of the city’s strongest wine cellars. The Alaskan King Crab tastes of the glacial sea from

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which it just arrived; and the steaks drip with marrow, mingling with the soil and fruit of an expertly paired wine. L (M-F), D (daily). 250 Northern Ave., 617.951.1368; 888 Boylston St., 617.259.1568.

EARLS KITCHEN & BAR

American Although the first Earls cropped up in Canada in 1982, everything about the Somerville and Prudential Center outposts is local, from design elements to staff.

Concept is upscale casual; vibe is lively; food is modern, scratch-made and sourced around here. Favorites, depending on the venue, include the Cajun blackened chicken breast and the messily more-ish Avocado Super Toast (with a cheeky kick of Sriracha). At the bar, we especially love Earls’ honey-lemony Bees Knees, served short.

L and D (daily). Assembly Row, Somerville; 800 Boylston St., 857.957.0949.

LUKE’S LOBSTER

Seafood This Maine-style lobster dining destination serves up sustainable seafood and has a commitment to preserving its local fisheries. It’s food with a conscience and loads of flavor. L and D (daily).

75 Exeter St, 857.350.4626; 53 Northern Ave., 617.848.0911.

PORTO

Mediterranean Acclaimed chef Jody Adams brings her new restaurant to Back Bay denizens looking to wrap their tastebuds around modern Mediterranean-style New England seafood. From the open kitchen, expect oysters, whole-roasted fish, steamed mussels and seasonal vegetables. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). Ring Road, 617.536.1234.

RED LANTERN

Pan-Asian This foxy Asianstyle restaurant and lounge off the Back Bay’s beaten track has some pretty amazing food. Try the duck buns (think slow-cooked hoisin barbecue duck with pickles stuffed into taco-shaped, fluffy, steamed bread), as well as the Singapore street noodles, the spicy tuna tempura roll and, frankly, the martinis. Excellent gluten-free offerings available. D (daily). 39 Stanhope St., 617.262.3900. $$$ SONSIE

International One of the best features of this longstanding Newbury Street restaurant are its French doors that open right onto the sidewalk.

Inside, the vibe can be clubby, sophisticated and chic without being pretentious. The menu is international in flavor, seasonal in ingredients and

follows the trends of upscale dining. In the morning, Sonsie serves espresso drinks and pastries. B (daily), L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 327 Newbury St., 617.351.2500. $$$ TOP OF THE HUB

American Expect modern, eclectic takes on regional New England cuisine with a focus on seafood. Top of the Hub also stands 52 stories above the city, so diners get a stunning view. Two wine cellars are the winners of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Dancing and live music in the lounge. L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su).

Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.536.1775. $$$

CAMBRIDGE/ CENTRAL SQUARE

LIFE ALIVE URBAN OASIS & ORGANIC CAFE

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw All-

organic cafe is a magnet for vegetarians, vegans, macrobiotic and raw eaters and/or those who follow a gluten-free and paleo diets.

The plant-based menu is filled with healthy “warm meals” and “cool meals” with fun names. B (M-Sa), L and D (daily). 765 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.354.5433. $ LITTLE DONKEY

Small Plates-Tapas James Beard Award-winning chefs

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Ken Oringer and Jamie Bissonnette focus on their global travels through diverse and unique (truly!) small plates, a raw bar, rotating charcuterie and eclectic cocktails. B and L (M-F), dinner (daily), Br (SaSu). 505 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.945.1008.

CAMBRIDGE/ HARVARD SQUARE

CLOVER FOOD LAB

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw The philosophy behind this foodtruck-turned-brick-and-mortar creation is simplicity and speed. With an average serve time around 3.5 minutes, there’s no need to wait long for a fresh, delicious meal.

The food is locally sourced and the menu is constantly changing to keep pace with the seasons. And don’t forget to order a one-of-a-kind drink like cinnamon lemonade or maple soda. B, L and D

(daily). 1075 Cambridge St., Cambridge; 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge; 6 Harvard St., Brookline.

WAYPOINT

Seafood Michael Scelfo’s second Cambridge restaurant focuses on seafood in sharing plates, pizzas, pastas and inventive. D (daily).

1030 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 617.864.2300.

CAMBRIDGE/ INMAN SQUARE

MOONA

Eastern Mediterranean Shareable dishes embody the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean with such offerings as chicken liver, couscous tfaya with chickpeas, raisins and carmelized onions, lambchops with pistachio butter as well as plenty of dips, pickles and olives to snack on. D (daily). 243 Hampshire St., 617.945.7448.

CAMBRIDGE/ KENDALL SQUARE

ARTSCIENCE CULTURE LAB & CAFÉ

American/French No surprise this place is within the bounds of MIT. ArtScience Culture Lab & Café explores innovations within the culinary world and shows off products being developed onsite. Inhale a cocktail or a flavor cloud; then munch on the refined, innovative cuisine. L (M-F), D (M-Sa). 650 E. Kendall St., Cambridge, 857.999.2193.

CHINATOWN

BAO BAO BAKERY & CAFE

Bakery The employees at this tiny Chinatown bakery are dressed in fun and bright purple uniforms, but Bao Bao serves a serious expanse of authentic pastries, baked goods and sweets, from almond and crunchy palm leaf cookies to taro sweet bread

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loaves. Sandwiches are also available. Open daily 6:45 am-7:30 pm. 77 Harrison Ave., 617.988.8191. $

DOWNTOWN

BACK DECK

American Like a neighbor’s backyard barbecue, this casual eatery serves up meats prepared on the open kitchen’s three hardwood charcoal grills. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa, Su). 2 West St., 617.670.0320. $$ FAJITAS & ‘RITAS

Southwestern Easygoing restaurant featuring fresh, healthy southwestern barbecue and Texan fare at bargain prices. An all-around fun place to drink some of Boston’s best—and sturdiest—margaritas. L and D (daily). 25 West St., 617.426.1222. $

ARTISAN FRENCH BISTRO OPEN EVERY DAY 480 COLUMBUS AVENUE BOSTON, MA 02118 (617) 867-0600 | PETITROBERTBISTRO.COM 11A.M. TO 10P.M.

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YVONNE’S

ence with a contemporary approach. Dining among the sophisticated but noisy crowd is meant to be social and shared. D (daily). 2 Winter Place, 617.267.0047.

open the third outpost in their family’s small chain of burger joints. On the menu: burgers and artisan-style sandwiches, onion rings, boozy frappes and more. L and D (daily). 132 Brookline Ave., 617.927.6810.

EAST BOSTON/ AIRPORT

CAFFE DELLO SPORT

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REELHOUSE

Global American Global cuisine with a New England slant is offered by outstanding destination restaurant ReelHouse, well worth the short hop over to East Boston—by water taxi if you like. Gorgeous space and great views back to the city too. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 6 New St., East Boston, 617.227.4320.

FINANCIAL DISTRICT/ WATERFRONT

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NORTH END

Café One of Boston’s oldest caffés where sports play almost as important a role as the delicious Italian roasts.

Select from espresso, caffè latte or latte macchiato or lunch on the inzaghi, zanetti or di vaio paninis. Imported grappa, Limoncello, Sambuca and other specialty liqueurs.

Caffé Dello Sport also screens soccer matches direct from Italy, on two large screens. B, L and D (daily). Cash only. 308 Hanover St., 617.523.5063. $ MOTHER JUICE

Seafood Discover award-win-

Vegetarian-Vegan-Raw

ning chowder, pristine oysters, succulent Maine lobster, and more than 40 varieties of delicious fish and shellfish.

Excellent wine list. Hours vary by location. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.266.7775; 255 State St., 617.742.5300; 26 Park Plaza, Theater District, 617.426.4444; 20 University Road, Cambridge, 617.491.9400.

Delicious veggie, vegan, gluten-free and juice options abound at well-situated brick-and-mortar locations— including Boston Public Market—for this former foodtruck startup. Mother Juice is a Boston pioneer in the meatless market, under a “Peace, love and veggies” banner.

Hours vary by location. 100 Hanover St.; 291 Newbury St. 857.263.7401; 625 West Kendall St., 617.945.7357.

UNION OYSTER HOUSE

Seafood Opened in 1826, Union Oyster House is a National Historic Landmark and the nation’s oldest continuously operating restaurant. Fresh seafood is the main attraction and always has been, and the menu is heavy-handed on shellfish and oysters, fried and broiled fish, baked, boiled and broiled lobster and local Yankee favorites. L and D (daily). 41 Union St., 617.227.2750. $$

KENMORE SQUARE/ FENWAY

WAHLBURGERS

American Around the corner from Fenway Park, quintessential Bostonians Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg

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SEAPORT DISTRICT

TUSCAN KITCHEN

Italian Italian regional cuisine gets the full, fresh artisanal treatment in the Seaport— everything is prepared in-house from bakery bread to incredible pastas. L and D (daily). 64 Seaport Blvd., 617.303.7300.

SEAPORT DISTRICT/ FORT POINT CHANNEL

EMPIRE

Pan-Asian Empire is one of the largest restaurants to open in Boston in recent years, which makes it not too hard to find a seat and order up pan-Asian treats,

from freshly rolled sushi and delicate dumplings to spicy stir-fry. The lively open kitchen contains a noodle station, eight-seat wok bar and eight-seat sushi bar. D (M-Sa). 1 Marina Park Drive, 617.295.0001. $$$ HOPSTERS

American Casual The restaurant that’s equipped to make an instant craft brewer of its customers has added a gorgeously appointed Seaport branch to its original Newton location. Great brews, hearty pub fare. L and D (daily). 51 Sleeper St., 857.239.9042.

MASTRO’S OCEAN CLUB

Seafood Boston’s addition to the nationwide collection of classic, elegant Ocean Club and Steakhouse locations makes a very comfortable home in the Seaport District.

First-class wine list, lively atmosphere. D (daily), brunch

(Sa-Su). 25 Fan Pier Blvd., 617.530.1925.

OAK + ROWAN

American Farm-to-table ethos means artisanal dishes comprised of locally sourced ingredients. Think lobster and veal sweetbreads, beef sirloin with tallow bread pudding and tarragon fettuccine with pistachio. L and D (daily). 321 A St., 857.284.7742.

SOMERVILLE

FOUNDRY ON ELM

Gastropub Consistently packed with locals. Great beer list—32 on tap. Vittles run the gamut from roasted Asian pear pizza to pan-roasted scallops to the gravy and cheddar-smothered poutine.

L (M-Sa), D (daily), brunch (Su). 255 Elm St., Somerville, 617.628.9999.

Food SOUTHERN KIN COOKHOUSE

hospitality, whiskey-centric drink options and a full belly.

Comfort food is on the menu, and there’s six types of pie for dessert. L and D (daily). 500 Assembly Row, Somerville, MA, 617.764.5966.

tory Dahlquist Manufacturing Co., this restaurant and cafe offers diners a vintage-industrial aesthetic. With dishes like Southern-style grilled cheese and fish and chips, this spot is sure to please any palate. L (M-F), D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su).

40 W. 3rd St., 617.658.3452.

SOUTH BOSTON

SOUTH END

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THE BEEHIVE

Italian House-made pastas and classic Italian dishes aren’t just for the North End. Here you’ll find authentic flavors in a rustic, neighborhood setting, including wood-fired pizzas and plenty of vino on the carefully curated menu.

The speakeasy-style Supper Club downstairs features Monday Night Comedy. L (Sa-Su), D (daily). 443 West Broadway, 617.993.8080.

Global This casual rendezvous

COPPERSMITH

Bakeries From popular South

as the copper fabrication fac-

End restaurant The Gallows comes this bakery that focus-

Global Staying true to its past

point aimed at a funky, music-loving crowd is part café, bar, artist hangout and music club and plays to old bohemia. The menu features tasty and eclectic, globally inspired food. Nightly live music runs the gamut from jazz to cabaret to electronica. D (daily), live-music brunch (Sa, Su). 541 Tremont St., 617.423.0069.

BLACKBIRD DOUGHNUTS

es solely on the doughnut.

Fresh-made daily onsite, styles range from chocolate old-fashioned to wild berry Bismark. Open M-F 7 am-6 pm, Sa-Su 8 am-6 pm. 492 Tremont St., 617.482.9000; 20 Kilmarnock St. DARRYL’S CORNER BAR & KITCHEN

selection of great wines-bythe-glass, and the sugar for your coffee comes in vintage French tin boxes. Choose between the main dining space or the greenhouse-style conservatory out back. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 560 Tremont St., 857.233.5941.

PETIT ROBERT BISTRO

Southern This club and restau-

French Outstanding South

rant sends out great Southern food and good vibrations in the South End with an upscale, modern interior and live jazz and R&B acts. Open Tu-Th 5 pm-midnight, F-Sa 4 pm-2 am, Su 10 am-10 pm. 604 Columbus Ave., 617.536.1100.

End charmer, authentically French from escargots and coq au vin to bouillabaisse and steak frites—nice touches include a vegan soup of the day and a regular selection of local oysters. L and D (daily), brunch (Sa-Su). 480 Columbus Ave., 617.867.0600.

FRENCHIE

French Frenchie is a visionary, modern and supremely chilled spin on the Gallic standard. Small plates—including sublime salt cod croquettes and escargot toast— can be paired with a smart

STELLA

Italian Evan Deluty’s Stella is a sexy room with a sleek bar and cuisine that is rooted in roasting, braising and homemade pasta. Great $6 appetizer menu M-F 4-6 pm. D (daily), brunch (Su). 1525 Washington St., 617.247.7747.

THEATER DISTRICT

EXPLORATEUR

Modern European Beneath hundred-year-old coffered ceilings, Explorateur heralds French cafe culture but puts a modern, global spin on classic items. Baristas work with La Colombe beans to create connoisseur-worthy coffee drinks that, along with such pastries as a maple bourbon-glazed, baguette-y ‘doughnut,’ can be taken to go. B, L and D (daily). 186 Tremont St., 617.466.6600.

THEATER DISTRICT/ BAY VILLAGE

THE BRISTOL

American The Four Seasons’ sophisticated dining room, a bar that locals love for its people-watching power and an upscale spin on New England comfort food.

Great view of the Public Garden, situated right across Boylston Street. B, L and D (daily), brunch (Su). Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., 617.351.2037. $$$$

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Shop Encore Trading under the maxim “Life is short. Play it loud” Encore connects the dots between rock ‘n’ roll, apparel and social responsibility—for every 50 Project Encore T-shirts sold, a guitar is donated to a high-school music program or other non-profit. Deeply ingrained with Boston’s gritty, soul-deep musical identity, the company has now supplemented a series of 250-plus popups with a prime brick-and-mortar location on Newbury Street. Tees are packaged like vinyl.

303 Newbury St., encoreapparel.com

The Detroit-built company keeps its product development in the U.S., and the care and craftsmanship of its employees is evident in each swanky watch it produces.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.262.3400.

APPAREL: GENERAL

JOHNNY CUPCAKES

Johnny Cupcakes is not your average bakery. In fact, it’s not a bakery at all. Boston native Johnny Earle created one sweet street wear brand here in the Hub, and now serves up his highly sought-after, limited-edition cupcake-themed graphic tees—in pastry cases and commercial refrigerators, naturally—exclusively at his boutiques. Open M-Sa 11 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 279 Newbury St., 617.375.0100.

KIT AND ACE

Vancouver-based company created its own fabric (Technical Cashmere) to provide sophisticated luxury apparel with the functionality of sportswear. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 208 Newbury St., 844.548.6223.

APPAREL: MEN

BALL AND BUCK

This local retailer only sells American-made products

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for style-conscious men.

Includes a complete Ball and Buck product line, and other exclusive brands. Open daily 11 am-8 pm. 144 Newbury St., 617.262.1776.

APPAREL: WOMEN

DECEMBER THIEVES

Exclusive and hand-crafted items are the name of the game at Boston-based jewelry designer and artist Lana Barakat’s store. Open M-F 11 am-7 pm, Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm (South End closed M-W). 88 Charles St., 617.982.6802.

MAX & RILEY

Susan and Hope Roussilhes call the shots at their family-owned-and-operated women’s boutique, proffering contemporary fashions. Open M-Tu 11 am-6 pm, W-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 226 Newbury St., 617.236.1431.

BEAUTY

FOLLAIN

Browse artisan-made, spagrade beauty products that are free of synthetic chemicals, including local producers, like Indie Lee and Dr. Dandelion. Open M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 53 Dartmouth St., 857.284.7078; 65 Charles St., 857.233.5211.

BOOKS & MEDIA

BRATTLE BOOK SHOP

Longest continuously operating antiquarian book store in Boston. The Brattle houses used and rare book, from antique tomes to bestsellers, as well as maps and prints. Open M-Sa 9 am-5:30 pm. 9 West St., 617.542.0210.

DEPARTMENT STORES

BARNEYS NEW YORK

The Manhattan institution’s New England outpost spotlights the best of haute couture like Lanvin, Givenchy and Diane von Furstenberg as well as edgy looks from new designers. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

Copley Place, 100 Huntington Ave., 617.385.3300.

ELECTRONICS

BANG & OLUFSEN

Founded in Denmark in 1925, Bang & Olufsen is known for its design excellence, its advanced technology and its high-quality audio, video and other media experiences.

Open M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 141B Newbury St., 617.262.4949.

Alley. Open M-Sa 8 am-8 pm, Su 10 am-8 pm. 100 Hanover St., 617.973.4909.

HOME

CASA DESIGN

For those with an eye for upscale, contemporary design, the showroom here offers a plethora of aesthetically pleasing options for both home and office. Open M-F 10 am-6 pm. 460 Harrison Ave., 617.654.2974.

KATE AND THEO HOME

On Beacon Hill’s Charles Street, this off-shoot of interior design firm Theodore & Company features lovely lifestyle and home decor pieces.

Open M-F 10 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm. 96 Charles St., 617.227.1915.

JEWELRY

SIDNEY THOMAS JEWELERS

BOSTON PUBLIC MARKET

Sidney Thomas Jewelers delves further into the luxury market than its predecessor Ross-Simons, offering clients a concierge-style experience and a broader range of brands, including Roberto Coin and Charriol. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm.

The Shops at Prudential Center, 800 Boylston St., 617.262.0935.

The space hosts 35 farms, fisheries and other food producers from across the commonwealth. Booze connoisseurs should make for Hopsters

Charming shop that specializes in antique, estate and custom jewelry, from engage-

FARMERS MARKETS

SMALL PLEASURES

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SHINOLA

Shop

Experience our vast selection of local

beer, wine and spirits in the heart of Back Bay

ment rings to cameo brooches and elegant necklaces.

Watch repairman on premises. Open M-F 11 am-6 pm. Sa 10:30 am-5 pm. 142 Newbury St., 617.267.7371.

OUTLETS

ASSEMBLY ROW

Somerville shopping destination with 50 upscale outlets, including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Brooks Brothers Factory Store. Exclusive dining options, a movie theater with IMAX screen and more.

340 Canal St., Somerville, 617.440.5565.

SHOES

BODEGA

330 Newbury St. t Back Bay t 617.262.0363

bauerwines.com

You might walk right past this shop that caters to an ultra exclusive audience interested in one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories—a convenience store and a secret entrance are part of the gimmick. Open M-Sa 11 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm. 6 Clearway St.

SHOPPING CENTERS

PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Upscale shopping mall featuring select brands including Aritzia, Johnny Was and Shinola. Hungry shoppers stop by Eataly Boston, Bar Boulud or others. Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-8 pm.

800 Boylston St., 617.236.3100.

SOUVENIRS

PROSHOP POWERED BY REEBOK

Destination for official NBA (Adidas-branded) and NHL (Reebok-branded) team apparel with special focus on the Celtics and Bruins. Open M-Sa 10 am-5 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm; also open during games.

TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, 617.624.1500.

RED SOX TEAM STORE

Local owner ‘47 Brand purveys licensed professional and collegiate sporting apparel and notable near-perfect-fit caps. Red Sox gear and autographed Fenway Park seats available. Open daily

9 am-5 pm. 19 Yawkey Way, 617.421.8686.

SPECIALTY FOODS

BOSTON OLIVE OIL COMPANY

This family owned store seasonally imports and bottles on site more than 60 varieties of the highest quality, unfiltered, extra virgin olive oil and finest-aged balsamic vinegar.

Open Su-F 11 am-6 pm, Sa 11 am-7 pm. 253 Newbury St., 857.277.0007.

SPIRITS & WINE

BAUER WINE & SPIRITS

Below street level on Newbury Street, this little liquor store has been around since 1960 and is not only well-stocked with some amazing deals, but the resident wine experts are usually available to answer any vexing questions. Free deliveries in Boston with $100 orders.

Open M-Sa 10 am-11 pm, Su noon-8 pm. 330 Newbury St., 617.262.0363.

SPORTS & YOGA APPAREL

CANADA GOOSE

If you’re going to battle through a blizzard on the way to the city’s bountiful selection of shows, restaurants and boutiques, you may as well look fantastic doing it—visit the Prudential Center’s new Canada Goose flagship for parkas, accessories and more.

Open M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 800 Boylston St., 617.982.0320.

NIKE BOSTON

This cornerstone of the sneaker world sits on the corner of Newbury and Exeter streets.

Look your best on and off the field, court or track with the newest in premium Nike running, training, basketball, football, soccer and sportswear product. Services include run analysis, styling, bra-fitting and more. Open M-Sa 10 am-8 pm, Su 11 am-7 pm. 200 Newbury St., 617.267.3400.

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We adore patisseries

about their current obsessions. This month—patisseries, from central Boston to Cohasset.

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PAUL Bakery A perfect place to spend a chilly afternoon in Assembly Row. Grab a chocolate croissant and a coffee and settle into the daydream of a Parisian café.

–Matt Simko, TV Host, @SimkoSays

Union Square Donuts Donuts are my weakness, and the confections here are my downfall, from Vanilla Bean 32

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to Belgian Dark Chocolate.

–Gillian Britt, Executive Editor, @eatdrinklucky

French Memories It’s worth the trip down south to French Memories in either Cohasset or Duxbury. Grab a handful of their signature almond croissants if you can.

–Kristin Quinn, Writer, @Misadventures inMommyhood

The Chipyard When it comes to sweet treats, I can’t resist walking

by The Chipyard in Faneuil Hall without grabbing a few to snack on.

–Kellie Speed, Writer/Editor, @hauteliving

Cafe Madeleine The croissants are exceptional, and the chocolate eclairs are to die for. Cafe Madeleine is hard to beat when we are

craving classic French pastries.

–Molly Ford & Sarah Jesup, Co-founders, @thefoodlens

Kane’s Donuts Some of the best seasonal donuts in New England are at Kane’s. Also, check out their Cookies & Cream and the Maple Bacon. All are sensational.

–Santi DeOleo, Media Personality, @santideoleo

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