Things To Do
North End - "Little Italy"
Trattoria II Panino - our favorite! Carmelina's - known for their "Crazy Alfredo"; smaller spot but so good! Arya Trattoria - very good pizza & chicken parm. Dolce Vita - casual but solid. Sail Loft - seafood shack on the water; must-have clam chowdah! Monica's Mercato - the best sandwich shop. Espresso Martinis - Caffe Vittoria (favorite!), Bricco, Quattro, Mare Oyster Bar Dessert - Caffe Vittoria (tiramisu), Mike's Pastry (cannolis), Bova's Bakery
Seaport Waterfront - Grab your Seafood
Reelhouse Oyster Bar - Amazing oysters & lobster roll; grab a drink and overlook the waterfront. The Barking Crab - Classic seafood shack right on the water. Yankee Lobster Co. - Get your lobstah roll here! SAVR - Steak/seafood/Italian; overlooks the water. Mooo - Unreal steak and drinks. Committee - Amazing Greek food and great vibes. Lola 42 - Sushi & fun drinks near the water. Lolita - Mexican, grab a cocktail on the patio; right on the water. Cafes - Tatte Bakery, Flour Bakery, Mia’s Bakery, Blue Bottle.
South Boston "Southie" - Our Home
Lincoln - American food w/ great brick oven pizza's. Loco - The best margs & chips and guac; great oyster list too. Cafe Portobello - The ultimate hidden gem; old school, cash-only Italian spot. Fresh - Sandwich shop; best BLT ever! L Street Tavern - Grab a beer at the old school bar (notorious for Goodwill Hunting scenes). Cafes - Annies, Olgas, Tatte Bakery, Deja-brew Walk around Castle Island and take in the history of Southie!!
South End - See the Brownstones
Barcelona Wine Bar - Spanish tapas; great food and vibe! Kava Neo - Taverna - Greek food (must get the zucchini chips). Banyan Bar + Refuge - Asian gastropub with treelike sculptures, raw bar & patio. Mida - Delicious and cozy small plate Italian spot. Bar Mezzana - Italian (Amalfi coast inspired). Beehive Restaurant - American food with live music and fun cocktails. Cafes - Tatte Bakery, GreyStone, South End Buttery
Back Bay & Beacon Hill
Boston Public Garden - Where we got engaged! Newbury Street - Filled with brownstone’s, shopping and food. Boylston St - Boston Marathon finish line, Public Library and more. Beacon Hill - Step back into history; small, brick streets near the Capitol. Prudential Center - Shopping, food, and Eataly (Vegas branch of the upscale Italian food hall, with restaurants, quick-service counters, and groceries). Krasi - Favorite spot in Boston; Greek food with amazing wine menu. Saltie Girl - Raw bar, good seafood spot! Buttermilk & Bourbon - Southern Food inspired, cool lounge area for drinks. Mistral - French food. Cafes - Tatte Bakery, Farmers Horse Coffee, Blank Street, Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar.
Fenway Park - Go Sox!
Landsdowne Street - Iconic street behind the Green Monster; filled with bars, restaurants, & live music. Cask N' Flagon - Great bar for pregame. Loretta's Last Call - Southern dishes and live country music; so fun after a game or concert. Landsdowne Pub - Irish pub; live music and open mic nights. Bleacher Bar - Bar beneath Fenway Park's bleachers; have a view of centerfield. Game On - Big bar to get drinks before the game... the basement is filled with arcade games, ping pong, etc. Loco Fenway - Brand new in Fenway (same Loco as the one in Southie).
Newport
Downtown - walk around and take in the beautiful coastal town. Newport Vineyards - Winery & restaurant. Cliff Walk - Hiking area along the shore line. Breakers at Newport Mansion Restaurants: Pasta Beach, The Reef (ocean view), The Lawn At Castle Hill, & Bowen's Wharf
Narragansett
The Coast Guard House - beautiful views on the water George's of Galilee - amazing lobster roll! Matunuck Oyster Bar - raw bar. Ocean Mist - fun local bar right on the ocean with live music
Providence
Federal Hill - "Little Italy"; restaurants, shopping, etc. Benefit Street - historic houses Rooftop at Providence G - cool drink spot