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Boston’s Best (Erin’s Version)
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items Visiting Boston? Here’s the situation 👆 These are my go-to recommendations for hotels, things to do, places to eat. I’ve had the best time living here! Leave a comment for me if you have any questions or want an ultra-specific recommendation ☺️
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insta-worthy cocktail places 🍸
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for my coffee addicts ☕️
Boston’s best hot chocolate 🍫
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Fact: when I was single I only went on hinge dates if they took me to a restaurant in Boston that I’ve never been too. I’ve done the research. (Hinge did not work out)
Bostons best dinner and iconic martinis 🍸
Grill 23 & Bar
An iconic dinner. I’ve never met a meal here I didn’t like. Also - get the ice cream for dessert. It blew my mind!
Contessa Boston
Took my husband here for his 30th bday and we constantly rave about it. It’s in the upper echelon of ones restaurant budget - but wow. Get the cookies and milk dessert. I’d go back for that alone!
Mooo.... Seaport
We loooove citrus and salt! Best place to take friends if you want some margs and guacamole. The hot cheeto street corn is one of my favorites! Very aesthetic location
Citrus & Salt Boston
I’m obsessed with Greek Mediterranean food! This place does it right, and their desserts are also incredible. I’ll almost never skip a dessert menu, btw.
Committee
We always recommend this restaurant to friends and family. It’s touristy, yes, but we love it. HUGE portions
Trattoria Il Panino
This is such a beautiful French restaurant- insta worthy!
Coquette
Great atmosphere, food, and drinks. Outside seating is lovely in the summer. They also do a great brunch - get the lemon ricotta pancakes 🥞
MIDA
Also great outdoor seating and vibes. We love the swordfish, burger, and the Reese’s sundae 😋
ReelHouse
Boston’s hottest new restaurant! If you get a reservation - book it. 3 levels and a fun spot for drinks at the bar too
Capri Restaurant - Boston, MA
I’ve had too many lunches here! A great place to eat while shopping on Newbury. Great to sit in the bar area and people watch while enjoying a cocktail 🍸
Joe’s on Newbury
brunch 🍾🥞
An iconic Boston brunch location. We love it! The mimosa flight is amazing. Has options for everything
The Friendly Toast
While is a traditional southie bar at night, the Lincoln brunch is top tier. Fruity pebble pancakes anyone?
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant
Known for its pastries! I dream of the brown butter pancakes 🥞
Puritan & Company
I don’t care for their dinner but I LOVE their brunch options! If you are in Eastie, this is such a good brunch spot. Gorgeous when it’s nice out
Cunard Tavern
Inside the Copley hotel but I used to take clients here for Breakfast! It’s low key but so good! Can go every morning too
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen
insta-worthy cocktail places 🍸
One of the best lounges for drinks and gossip
Yvonne's
Fun, small, intimate - great before you load up with pasta and cannolis
Parla North End - Boston
Perfect spot if you want to lounge outside with friends. Arguably the best view of Boston you will get! Tons of food and drink trucks, cornhole, etc. Could get dinner at Mida or Reelhouse before heading over
The Tall Ship Boston
Another great time! Fun to drink outside and catch great views/sunsets. Can take their boat directly here as well!
Pier 6
I feel like we mostly come here to drink but the food I’ve had was good! I’ve only had their apps though! Great place to take friends for drinks
Lolita Fort Point
The cutest speakeasy. Looks like a taco/diner place at first and then you go into the back to a fun bar and intimate dining experience
Borrachito Taqueria & Spirits
Always a fun day drinking activity! Can get very busy, but if you’re craving a Frozé on a hot day, this is the spot.
Cisco Brewers Seaport
for fun 🤩
Visiting and want some things to do?! Here are my top recommendations
Talk about the cutest place to stroll through on a Sunday
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Take the girls to lip lap and make a custom lipstick or gloss 💋 such a fun outing!
Lip Lab Boston Seaport
I took my grandma here and she loved it. They have a cute restaurant up top as well! Great, family-friendly activity
View Boston
For the pickleball lover in your life (also for those who love a bar in close proximity!)
PKL Boston
This would be an A+ spot for a date night or family outing! Darts are cute af 🎯
Flight Club Darts USA | Boston
One of the best places to take a stroll through. An idyllic walk through the center of the city. Ride a swan boat if you want the full experience!
Public Garden
We love the encore. You can also take one of their private boats there from the seaport. Very luxurious and a great experience! Tip: get money out of a local ATM first so you don’t pay huge casino ATM fees. They have free parking too!
Encore Boston Harbor
A super fun date spot! Great location in the seaport too.
F1 Arcade Boston
Summer camp vibes! Drinks, outdoor games, live music! It’s a new spot that launched this year and has been so fun
Park City Southie
Another cute activity - make your own candle! Perfect outing with the girls or a fun date
Candlefish
for my coffee addicts ☕️
LOVE Tatte!! A must-go for those visiting. Think, if Panera had a hot rich aunt that gave you tons of cash for every holiday and always smelled great. That’s Tatte.
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Pier 4
The Gen Z’s go crazy with this place but I can confirm it slaps. Highly recommend!
Blank Street Coffee
These guys know how to make coffee. No joke. It’s a lab 🥼
Blue Bottle Coffee
Flour is another local cafe that does amazing coffee and breakfast! Their matcha latte with raspberry is my favorite 💕
Flour Bakery + Cafe
Probably my favorite coffee spot on Newbury. A large hot latte (whole milk) and chia pudding was always my go-to breakfast when I worked on Newbury!
Thinking Cup
Boston’s best hot chocolate 🍫
This section only gets one recommendation, and it’s the only one you need
I spent 1 year and 100+ “breaks” during work to find where I can get the best hot chocolate in the city. It’s here, at Cafe Landwer, and it’s the “Nutella Hot Chocolate.” No notes. Pure perfection. Thank me later!
Cafe Landwer
best hotels! 🏨
This is a hotel I highly recommend! Great rooftop pool in the summer too. Beautiful, clean rooms
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
I’m a big fan of this Westin. Has a Starbucks in it and a great hotel bar. Often this is more cost effective!
Boston Waterfront Hotel | The Westin Boston Seaport District
Guys this hotel has a dog that lives and works here. Also, the Oak Long bar and Lounge attached to the Copley is my favorite hotel bar in the city!
Copley Square Hotel
A higher-end hotel that has Contessa on the roof! Overlooks the Boston Public Garden too - great views. Lovely doormen
The Newbury Boston
Beauty spots 💅
Fan of miniluxe for Mani Pedis!
MiniLuxe Back Bay (31 Newbury)
The best facial I have gotten. I try to gatekeep but I cannot. So many services available as well!
skoah skin klinik
For when you need a world-class lymphatic drainage massage. They will do facial massages too!
The Tox Boston
A modern wellness spa. I’ve had several treatments here and I can’t rave enough about it! If you need an IV, sauna and cold plunge, ai-powered massage - it’s all here
Remedy Place Boston
Treats 🍦🍧
In my opinion Modern is 10000x better than Mikes. They make the cannolis fresh in front of you at Modern! Plus it’s cash only so you know they aren’t messing around. You can get good hot chocolate here too.
Modern Pastry Shop
I love Emack and Bolios! I think their ice cream is great and there are so many options available
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
Insanely good. They also have a location on Newbury st! For you cookie lovers always do this over crumbl
Levain Bakery
One of my favorites in the seaport! The matcha ice cream is so smooth and I love the cake ice cream cones. I drag my husband here all the time
Taiyaki NYC - Boston
Fitness Studios 💪
My favorite Pilates studio in Boston! So cute and I’ve never once had a bad experience! Can try on ClassPass first if interested!
Boston Body Pilates - North End/Waterfront
Down under has been the studio I have gone to where I have truly felt real Yogis are made. If you are into a serious yoga practice, this is the place
Down Under School of Yoga - Boston South End
My favorite studio in East Boston! I go all the time. I love the strength classes, hot yoga, and sculpt classes! Plus they have a sauna in the locker rooms that you can reserve for an extra fee
B/SPOKE East Boston
I feel like Solidcore should train our service members to go to war. I’ve never done a harder workout in my life. I can’t imagine how hot I would be if I went every day
[solidcore] North Station
Core power is another one of my favorite yoga spots. The back bay location does a great job and I always find their playlists to be on point!
CorePower Yoga - Back Bay