Though it puts its name before creamy clam chowder, cod, cream pie and baked beans,
the city has a lot of tasty morsels on offer that do not begin with Boston.
Chi chi: Beacon Hill and Back Bay
Anything from New American cuisine to Persian delights grace the menus of the
enticing, upscale eateries that huddle around Beacon Hill and the Back
Bay's Newbury Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. Make sure to
show off your nicer togs at these places.
Locals and suburban foodies squeeze into the tiny Old Country eateries, storefront
restaurants and innovative trattorias on Hanover Street and North
Square to relish killer espresso and scrumptious cannoli. Do not be surprised if
a black-clad granny pushes past you to get to the Italian grocery.
Tourist central: Fanueil Hall
Though Faneuil Hall may be a serious destination for fast-food junkies, do not rule
out a seafood Newburg (with a rich sherry sauce) at the historic Union Oyster
House. Statesman Daniel Webster sought it out at the 1826 restaurant every
time he had an oyster attack.
The hip, the gay and families flock here to try the newest hot spots on Tremont
Street or the southern part of Washington Street.
If a service charge is not added to the bill, a tip of 15% to 20% is appropriate.
