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  • Beacon Hill
    • Liberty Hotel (Beacon Hill)
      Good victuals, great story"(2012 - Jennifer Craig)
  • Cambridge
    • Harvest (Cambridge)
      (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
  • Financial District
    • The Black Rose (Financial District) 
      The quintessential Irish pub; live Irish music every night as well as a quieter upstairs bar. (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
    • Ruth Chris (Finanacial District) 
      High-quality steak house chain. Ambiance is lovely and the food is superb. (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
  • North End
    • Mamma Maria (North End)
      In my opinion, the best restaurant in Boston"(2012 - Jennifer Craig) (also an old favorite of Anita Poss's)
    • Dolce Vita (North End)
      Intimate, elegant, newly-renovated space...you might as well be in Italy...if there is something you want that's not on the menu, ask and it is likely they can make it for you. (2012 - Jennifer Craig) 
    • Tresca  (North End)
      Owned by hockey player Ray Bourque, "the food is more refined than this connection would lead one to believe with handmade pasta and fine Italian wines." (2012 - Jennifer Craig) 
    • Ristorante Limoncello (North End)
      Family owned...Delicious cuisine, including their specialty, 'scallops limoncello.' One should also sample their home-made limoncello liqueur.  (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
    • Ristorante Fiore (North End)
      Wonderful classical and innovative Italian dishes...delicious food; lovely atmosphere. (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
    • La Summa (North End)Home-cooked family cuisine...a hidden gem...very reasonably-priced and hugely authentic." (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
    • Mare (North End)(2012 - Kim Freedman)
    • Mike's Pastry (North End)Many think this is where to find the best cannoli in the North End. Fabulous pistachio macaroons also. (2012 - Mimi Santini-Ritt)
  • Quincy Market
    • McCormick and Schmick's (Quincy Market)
      High quality chain, known for seafood. Another location is in the Theater District (2012 -- Jennifer Craig
    • Salty Dog (Quincy Market)
      Authentic, albeit potentially crowded...small, intimate and relaxed with very good chowder and extraordinary scrod. Good raw- bar and ample-fill drinks." (2012- Jennifer Craig)
    • Wagamama (Quincy Market)
      Serene atmosphere and extensive Japanese menu. One of the more healthy choices in the market." (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
    • Anthem Kitchen and Bar (Quincy Market)
      Lovely greenhouse setting and bistro menu (2012 - Jennifer Craig)
  • Seaport

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