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Boston Weekend Getaway
A trip for you and your significant other
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Eat well and hit up the jazz hot spots for cocktails.
 Day Note
Start off with brunch at Brassarie Jo, then head to the Boston Public Garden. If you are in Boston in the warmer months, go for a swan boat ride or sit in the sun and people watch. If it's winter, go ice skating on frog pond. On a Harbor Cruise during the summer you and your significant other can get some photos with the Boston skyline in the background. Afterwards, get dinner at Mamma Maria. Be sure to get a table on the second floor for a more intimate dinner and a view of the square. The Beehive , in the South End is good for dinner too, but it's also good for the jazz music and a martini.
Located in the Colonnade Hotel, this French brasserie serves entrees with a decidedly Parisian flair. Selections include crepes, cassoulet, and a scrumptious assortment of lobster, crab and oysters. The escargots are popular with Back Bay Francophiles. With a bright, elegant dining room and a kitchen that stays open until 1am, this is one of Boston's best late-night dining options. The restaurant, which also serves breakfast and lunch, has a full service bar. Private dining rooms accommodate up to 80 people.
This boat line offers ferry service, whale watches, sightseeing and chartered boats on Boston Harbor. Whale watches take about 3 hours on high-speed catamarans. Sightseeing options include a 45-minute U.S.S. Constitution cruise, a 90-minute historical tour of Boston Harbor, or a 90-minute sunset cruise. Ferry service includes commuter runs from waterfront suburbs Salem and Hingham, Boston to Cape Cod service, a four-stop inner-harbor city network, and service to the Boston Harbor Islands State Park. Ships accommodating up to 550 people are available for private functions.
Just across Charles Street from the Boston Common, this park is elegantly landscaped with flower beds, lagoons, walking paths and statues, including a notable monument of George Washington on a horse. You can watch couples posing for their wedding photos every summer weekend. The children's story Make Way for Ducklings took place here, and there is a popular sculpture of the ducklings in the northeast corner of the park. A ride in the famous Swan Boats is an essential experience for any visitor.
Housed inside the Boston Center for the Arts, Beehive (The) restaurant is almost like an opera house in itself with live jazz, cabaret and a lot more action. There are fine satin drapes and exquisite artifacts adorning the eatery. A popular hangout with night birds, the bar and lounge scene here is also upbeat and lively. The food is a regular mix of the grilled and Mediterranean variety, with lamb ribs ruling the roost. Sausages, pasta and risottos also sit happily together on the menu. The rates are on the higher side but you pay for more than just the food here. The wine sure flows freely on all days and everything about the place has an arty feel to it. Definitely a place to get together with pals on a weekend.
This renovated 1820's townhouse is just off the Boston Common and Public Garden, near the State House and Freedom Trail. All rooms are nonsmoking and feature digital, liquid-crystal, flat-panel televisions with satellite TV and high-speed Internet access. Guests of this smoke-free hotel can enjoy city views from the garden roof deck or settle into the Beacon Hill Bistro for French cuisine.
Considered as one of the more elegant Italian eateries in the North End, this North Square restaurant is neighbor to Paul Revere's house. The candlelit main dining room has small tables covered in crisp linens - the romantic atmosphere makes it a good place to get your date. The cuisine features fresh and contemporary Northern Italian cuisine. Try the spaghetti bolognese or one of the seasonal specials and wash it down with a pick from the extensive wine list.
Brasserie Jo
Day Note
Have brunch at Stephanie's, then walk down Newbury and window shop. Take the T over to the Museum of Fine Arts (or walk, if it's a nice day) and be sure to go to the impressionist room. Afterwards, go to the Top of the Hub for a drink at sunset. The view is beautiful. For dinner, go to Les Zygomates and have dinner and listen to the jazz band.
There is often a line in front of this well-known Back Bay eatery at the upper end of Newbury Street. The patient are rewarded with tasty breads, original variations of iced tea served in glass bottles and hearty salads. Try the grilled pork chop with apple-onion chutney or comfort dishes like meatloaf or pot-pie. The marble-topped full service bar and two bright and airy dining rooms make this a pleasant stop for a pre-shopping Sunday brunch.
First opened in 1876, this art museum is one of the best in the United States and has sponsored impressive shows on Monet and John Singer Sargent. The MFA has outstanding collections of Impressionist art, early American art and artifacts, and Asian and Egyptian art. The museum also hosts lectures, musical performances and films. Admission applies.
This French bistro and wine bar is a Financial District hotspot, popular with young professionals with a taste for fine vintages. A black-and-white checkered floor, full bar and numerous wine racks give this establishment a Parisian feel. Begin your meal with something from the lengthy wine list. You can buy by the bottle, the glass or even have a sample. Then try the venison, duck confit or foie gras. Save room for truffles and the cheese plate. Nightly jazz and a Tuesday night wine-tasting series add to the fun.
Located on the 52nd-floor of the Prudential Center Tower, this ranks as one of Boston's most romantic and elegant dining spots. The views from Boston's second tallest building are stunning, making it ideal for special occasions. Live jazz adds to the ambiance. Entrees such as the venison with wheat-berry pilaf, and the seared yellow fin tuna steak are two of its more popular menu items. Sunday brunch (USD38) is wildly popular.
Stephanie's on Newbury
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This smaller venue, seating 200, is the home of performances of all kinds. Off-Broadway shows and theater, especially quirky shows, can be found here year-round. This theater was originally built as a cinema in 1970, but was later converted to a stage for live performances. The audience seated in a movie-theater style setting keeps the space comfortable and intimate. The variety of shows at the Stuart Street Playhouse, in the Theater District, will keep you coming back to check out what's new.
An incredible landmark location on Boston’s Long Wharf, Chart House is situated in the Gardiner Building – the restored 18th-century offices of American Patriot John Hancock. Combine the extraordinary setting with outstanding cuisine and it’s not hard to see why the restaurant is a longtime favorite. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal dining experience. With 25 historic, waterfront and showcase locations across the U.S., Chart House offers spectacular views and exceptional service that you’re sure to enjoy. From top-of-the-catch seafood to succulent steaks, their renowned chefs have tailored a menu to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. Choose from the famous entrées such as Snapper Hemingway, Shrimp Fresca and the slow -oasted Prime Rib. They also offer a daily selection of fresh fish, an extensive collection of fine wines and whiskies, and decadent desserts like the famous Hot Chocolate Lava Cake.
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