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Options for dining in Boston are as
diverse as the city, and as inviting as it is to explore Boston by foot, you're
bound to work up an appetite worthy of the city's culinary landscape. In some
cases, you may want to plan ahead, making your reservations well in advance. But
for those who like to leave their options open, you're likely to find tantalizing
options just around the corner, no matter where you happen to be.
One
of greater Boston's most notable eateries is itself a part of the area's history.
Located on Gloucester St in Back Bay, L'Es p alier is located in an 1880's townhouse.
Surprisingly, this is not the restaurant's original digs, but, with three dining
rooms offering their variations on elegance, ambiance, and privacy, it's difficult
to imagine a more perfect environment in which to experience their high French
cuisine prepared with vegetables, cheeses, and seafood acquired locally. Stay
at nearby Club Quarters, Eliot Hotel, or Hilton Back Bay for convenient access
to Back Bay and surrounding areas. Or, for a purely Boston experience, book a
room at the Copley Square Hotel, which has been operating continuously since 1891,
and immerse yourself in the aura of this neighborhood's history. If
you find L'Espalier a little beyond your budget, then perhaps the pairing of Italian
tapas-style dishes and carefully selected vintages from the cellar of Piattini
Wine Café may be more to your liking. Breaking from the traditional concept
of the entrée, these innovative dishes are best sampled and shared. Don't
let the name fool you, although this cozy joint describes itself as a café,
the décor is stylish and the flair gourmet. Another Back Bay spot for those
on a budget is Laurel . Known for their original Italian dishes and eclectic risotto,
this bistro has offered bargain prices since they re-opened recently after a six-month
remodel. No telling how long it will last, but entrees currently start at around
$10, widely regarded as a steal by those who dine there regularly. Boston's
North End has a reputation for quality Italian cuisine. Perhaps one of the best
examples of the charm with which this reputation has been earned is Panificio's
on Beacon Hill. A tiny little place with loads of charm and romance, you can either
choose to dine in on tender pasta and mouth-watering seafood. Or get your food
to go and wander down Charles Street, also known as “the most charming street
in Boston”, to the Boston Commons or Public Gardens for a little picnic. Lunch
and Breakfast are also served at the counter, and a cappuccino sipped slowly from
a seat by the front window is highly recommended for people watching and worldly
reflection. If you have the foresight to book your room at the Boston Park Plaza
Towers, the Omni Parker House, or the Radisson Hotel, then you'll be nearly home
by the time you set your foot out the front door. The Nine Zero, Millenium Boston,
and the Boston Milner Hotel are also recommended accommodations in the vicinity
of the Boston Commons. More-->> |
