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Volunteers from Boston University's International Programs Office will be leading small groups (10-15) to local eateries on Wednesday and Thursday night. Sign-up sheets will be available at the hospitality table the morning of each “restaurant hop.” This is a great opportunity to explore the city and get to know your colleagues in the field.
Please note: Restaurant Hops are not sponsored and each participant is responsible for the cost of his/her own meal.
Wednesday, April 2, 7 pm (vicinity of Park Plaza)
Smith and Wollensky – Helen Du (Boston University – Resident Director, Shanghai)
A New York-based steakhouse for those who appreciate a fine steak. The building is located in the old Armory and is listed on the National Historic Register. Average Cost $59
Kingston Station – Rochelle Keesler (Boston University – Program Manager)
A new French Bistro-style restaurant located in the Downtown Crossing neighborhood. They serve exquisite cuisine and fabulously creative cocktails.
Thursday, April 3, 8 pm (vicinity of Boston University)
Sol Azteca – Patrick Tuck (Boston University – Program Manager)
A folk art-filled Mexican mainstay in Brookline with great food and specialty margaritas. Average Cost $27
Brown Sugar – Leilani Olson (Boston University – Assistant Director)
A Thai restaurant with a huge menu sure to please anyone. Located near BU and Fenway. Average Cost $21
Zocalo – Kathleen Rodriguez (Boston University – Program Manager)
"Almost Mexico” at Brighton and Arlington. Specialties include ceviche, chiles rellenos, and fresh guacamole. Average Cost $22
Downtown/Theater District/Park Street/Chinatown
This is the area directly surrounding the Park Plaza Hotel. The neighborhood is lively during the day with commuters and business folk. In the evening, theater goers join the crowd. Just west of these neighborhoods is the Boston Public Garden and the Boston Commons. These are two great places to get out and walk around in.
Cottonwood Cafe
A more economical option that serves American Southwestern food and cocktails. The Cottonwood has outdoor seating on nice days. Cottonwood Cafe (on the corner of Berkeley and St. James) is a favorite amongst the local business crowd.
222 Berkeley St.
(617) 247-2225
www.cottonwoodboston.com
Parish Café (corner of Arlington and Boylston)
This restaurant attracts a very stylish young crowd. Located on the corner of Arlington and Bolyston, the food is on the healthier side (nothing is deep fried). It gets very busy at “happy hour.”
361 Boylston St.
(617) 247-4777
www.parishcafe.com
Jacob Wirth
Old style Boston (established 1878, wood floors, funky bar with great beer selection) and very interesting comfort food menu. The sauerbraten is magnificent! This is also within walking distance of the hotel.
31-37 Stuart St.
(617) 338-8586
www.jacobwirth.com
Omni Parker House Restaurant
The birthplace of the Boston cream pie, the Parker House Roll and Boston Scrod! Excellent bygone era atmosphere. The hotel itself is supposed to be haunted. Walking distance from the Park Street T-Station.
60 School Street
(617) 227-8600
www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/BostonParkerHouse/Dining.aspx
Fajitas & Ritas
The best Margarita in Boston and you can draw on the walls. Walking distance from the Park Street T-Station.
25 West St.
(617) 742-5577
www.fajitasandritas.com
Penang
Visit Boston’s Chinatown and experiment with a wide array of exotic Malaysian dishes. A great place to venture to with a group of people.
685 Washington St.
(617) 451-6372
www.penangusa.com/location_boston.html
Teatro
An Italian restaurant located near the Park Street T Stop (Red or any Green Line). The atmosphere is nice and cozy, and prices are not too upscale.
177 Tremont St
(617) 778-6841
http://www.teatroboston.com/
Ivy Restaurant
An Italian restaurant located near the Downtown Crossing T Stop (Red or Orange Line). A fun place to go with a big group of people; reservations are recommended.
49 Temple Place
(617) 451-1416
http://www.ivyrestaurantgroup.com/
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is a short walk across the Boston Commons. This neighborhood has beautiful historic brownstones and is home to many politicians and the state capitol.
Pierrot Bistrot Français
Excellent French food and a very cozy atmosphere. Walking distance from the MGH station (Red Line).
272 Cambridge Street.
Boston
(617) 725-8855
www.pierrotbistrot.com/restaurant.html
King & I
Excellent Thai food and walking distance from the MGH T-Station (Red Line).
145 Charles St
Boston
(617) 426-1222
www.kingandi-boston.com
Kinsale Pub & Restaurant:
Irish pub with great food and live music. Located near the Government Center T Stop (Green Line).
2 Center Plaza (Cambridge Street)
Boston
(617) 742-5577
www.classicirish.com/kinsale_about.html
Haymarket/Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall (Government Center – Green Line)
This isn’t so much a neighborhood as an outdoor shopping/historic site nestled between the North End, Beacon Hill, and the Financial District.
Durgin Park
Family-style eating and the staff goes out of its way to be rude to you, so be warned!
340 Faneuil Hall Market Pl.
(617) 227-2038
www.durgin-park.com
Kingfish Hall
Located in Faneuil Hall, Kingfish Hall is chef Todd English’s seafood dining concept. Extensive menu featuring New England classics as well as a handpicked daily selection of fresh, local, coldwater shellfish and sushi selections plus daily specials. On the expensive side.
188 South Marketplace, Faneuil Hall
(617) 523-8862
www.bostonchefs.com/clients/KingfishHall/rest_page/index.html
Union Oyster House
The oldest restaurant in the United States; try their Boston Cream Pie! Located near the Haymarket T Stop (Green or Orange Line).
41 Union St.
(617) 227-2750
http://www.unionoysterhouse.com/
Financial District
As with the financial centers of most cities, there isn’t much here after 6pm. However, it’s worth going to just for this restaurant:
Les Zygomates
One of the best restaurants in Boston hands down. It offers classy atmosphere, live jazz, and scrumptious food. Located on South St. near South Station (Red Line).
129 South St.
(617) 542-5108
www.winebar.com
The North End (Haymarket, Green or Orange Lines; Government Center Green or Blue Lines)
This is Boston’s Italian neighborhood. Most of the action is on Hanover St. where bakeries and Italian restaurants abound. Salem St. reflects the neighborhood’s “young professional” population with boutiques and cafés that steer away from tradition alongside old school mom and pop restaurants.
Bacco Ristaurante & Bar
Open atmosphere and contemporary Italian Cuisine with great views of Boston’s historic North End.
107 Salem Street
(617) 624-0454
www.baccoboston.com
Tutto Italiano
Located at Hanover and Fleet Street. This quaint Italian grocery shop also serves excellent sandwiches. The owner, Joe, knows everyone in the neighborhood.
20 Fleet St.
(617) 557-4002
http://tuttoitalianonorthend.com
Al Dente
No frills, good Italian food. Located near the Haymarket T Stop (Green Line).
109 Salem St.
(617) 523-0990
www.aldenteboston.com
Neptune Oyster
This tiny seafood restaurant on Salem St. is easily one of the best places to eat in Boston. The owner is always present behind the bar to take care of the customers.
63 Salem St.
(617) 742-3474
www.neptuneoyster.com
Newbury Street (Arlington Station; Copley Station; Hynes Convention Center Green Line)
This is sometimes referred to as Boston’s Rodeo Drive. It’s an excellent place to shop and people watch.
Tapeo
This is a great place to go for tapas or paella; they offer outdoor seating (weather permitting). Located near the Hynes Convention Center T Stop (Green B, C, or D Lines)
268 Newbury Street
(617) 267-4799
http://www.tapeo.com/home/
Croma
If you’d like to enjoy a dining experience on hip Newbury Street without offending your wallet, Croma is worth the trip. Choose from an array of pizzas, salads, and other Italian fare in a swanky ambiance for reasonable prices.
269 Newbury Street
Boston
(617) 247-3200
www.cromaboston.com
Bouchée
Delicious brasserie-style French food in an ambiance that makes you feel as though you are in Lyons.
159 Newbury St.
(617) 450-4343
www.boucheebrasserie.com
Cafeteria
Go here for lunch, dinner, or just a drink. Hip atmosphere with tasty food at reasonable prices.
279 Newbury St.
(617) 536-2233
www.cafeteriaboston.com
Kenmore Square
This is the neighborhood surrounding Fenway Park and Boston University.
Game On!
A dynamic sports bar/restaurant, Game On! is a popular place for sports fans to watch major Boston sporting events. Phantom Gourmet has also reviewed their nachos as the best in Boston. Also known for their brick-oven pizzas, this restaurant serves everything from steak tips to sushi.
82 Lansdowne St.
(617) 351-7001
www.gameonboston.com/home.html
La Verdad
A wonderful Spanish/Mexican restaurant/bar. Seating outside and hip atmosphere inside. They have margaritas if you are in the mood for a refreshing drink and they have guacamole and chips to die for: nice crunchy thick chips sprinkled with parmesan cheese.
1 Lansdowne St.
(617) 421-9595
http://www.laverdadtaqueria.com/
Eastern Standard
This restaurant is a great lunch, dinner and late night hot spot in the near vicinity. Try their daily specials and cheese plate late at night with a nice glass of wine from their great wine list or, for a refreshing drink, a Strawberry Cobbler.
528 Commonwealth Ave.
(617) 532-9100
http://easternstandardboston.com/ES_viewer.html
Petit Robert Bistro
A BU favorite. Very affordable lunch menu.
468 Commonwealth Ave.
(617) 375-0699
http://www.petitrobertbistro.com/
Taberna de Haro
For authentic Spanish tapas in an authentic Spanish setting, take a trip to the Taberna. Enjoy great food in a place that will bring you straight to a plaza in Madrid.
999 Beacon Street
(617) 277-8272
http://boston.citysearch.com/profile/4790717/?brand=smx_restaurant-nc
Back Bay/South End
Fire & Ice
You create your own meal and watch as the chefs prepare it on a hibachi grill. Located near the Arlington T Stop (any Green Line).
206 Berkeley St,
(617) 482-3473
http://www.fire-ice.com/
Union Bar and Grille
This is another place with a swanky urban atmosphere. Good for dinner, but also a nice place just for drinks before heading elsewhere.
1357 Washington St.
(617) 423-0555
www.unionrestaurant.com
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