My TOWN B OSTON
The Garment District
It’s like: Savers + Fremont Street – booze Traveling to vastly different climes inevitably means forgetting some vital piece of clothing. For those who partake in the Savers scene in Sin City, a trip to The Garment District is a must. Maybe it’s the persistent retro aesthetic or the scavenger mentality, but for whatever reason, Las Vegas has more active advocates than anywhere else — and they always seem to be sporting unique finds as evidence. Even if you don’t thrift shop, you can keep up your gambling spirit with The Garment District’s by-the-pound clothes (you don’t know what you’re getting until you fork over the cash).
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For the less adventurous, upstairs offers try-before-you-buy nearly new threads at secondhand prices. It’s strange that one of the cheapest things to do in Boston is shopping for clothes. (200 Broadway, Boston, 617-876-5230, www.garmentdistrict.com) — Molly O’Donnell W AS H IN G TON D . C .
Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café
It’s like: The Beat ÷ Congress + Borders Books at Town Square Everyone knows the nation’s capital doesn’t fool around when it comes to culture, but rather than brave the hordes at the Smithsonian, why not head over to Kramerbooks? Located in
DuPont Circle, D.C.’s most cosmopolitan district, Kramer’s selection is exhaustive. Speaking of exhaustive: You won’t find a better store for books on politics. It more than compensates for the wonkery: Kramer’s also doubles as a café, a restaurant, a bar and an after-hours joint with live music. (1517 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., 202-387-1462, www.kramers. com) — T.R. Witcher Ph i l a d e l p h i a
Village Whiskey and Tinto restaurants
It’s like: Firefly + Downtown Cocktail Room - Carl Icahn The Strip was supposed to get a taste of
B L o u s e s C O u r t e s y T h e G a r m e n t D i s t r i c t; V i ll a g e W h i s k e y : Fa n n Y All i e ; T i n to D i n i n g r o o m C o u r t e s y G a r c e s r e s ta u r a n t g r o u p
(away from town)
Our well-traveled Las Vegans share their top stops and hot spots in their favorite cities (after Las Vegas, of course)