{"id":46566,"date":"2014-03-24T10:30:51","date_gmt":"2014-03-24T14:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=46566"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:13:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:13:02","slug":"where-to-eat-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/46566\/where-to-eat-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"Gourmet Getaways: Where to Eat in Boston Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baked beans, Parker House rolls and Boston cream pie are part of Boston\u2019s culinary tradition. While these reliable hometown favorites inspire local pride, adventurous chefs are garnering much-merited attention, putting Boston on top of the gastronomic map. Geography hasn\u2019t hurt Beantown, with its long coastline offering a jackpot of succulent seafood. The city\u2019s ethnic diversity further ignites the foodie fire, adding international flavor and flair. Meet eight food-charged reasons to hop the next train or bus to Boston.<\/p>\n

Academic Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

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Innovative and Educational Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

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James Beard Award winning Chef Jody Adams combines quality local ingredients with the savory traditions of Italy to create bold menus at her packed Cambridge restaurant. Watch as she spins her non-stop magic in the open kitchen each night. There are no wrong choices here, as everything ranges from delicious to unforgettable. As this petite dynamo weaves ingredients into ambrosia, you will be relaxing in an ultra-comfy booth, accented in yummy shades of sunny green and Creamsicle. Though the cuisine is complex, the vibe here is utterly non-pretentious. Her commitment to using New England ingredients is strong and sometimes hyper-local. Waitress Kristin is a beekeeper and her delectable honey is served as a garnish on the cheese plate and used in her namesake\u00a0cocktail, The Beekeeper. Rialto features a rotating tasting menu that understands the distinct regional differences in Italian food.<\/p>\n

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Explore the rich, northern cuisine of the mountainous Piedmont region in winter and you\u2019ll\u00a0sample seared foie gras, veal tartare and monkfish ossobuco. In warmer months, the sun-dappled cucina<\/i> of Sardinia is lighter and tastes of summer by the sea. Service is impeccable and the staff, which includes Jody\u2019s lovely titian-haired daughter, seems like one big happy family.<\/p>\n

Learn Jody\u2019s kitchen secrets for yourself when you register for a Cooking With Jody class. You\u2019ll receive her generous hands-on instruction before you head into the dining room to sample the multi-course lunch with expertly paired wines.<\/p>\n

Traditional Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

Union Oyster House<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mambo Italiano Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

Italophiles are well versed in the authentic pleasures of Boston\u2019s North End. Let your nose lead you to an alley off Hanover Street and you\u2019ll find Bricco Salumeria and Pasta Shop<\/a>. You\u2019ll breath la dolce vita<\/i> of the patria the instant you walk in. Manager Anna Maria shares her enthusiasm, knowledge and amore<\/i> of Italian food products with every customer who walks through the door. Don\u2019t be surprised if she has you tasting olive oils, barrel-aged vinegars, prosciutto and mozzarella before you leave with your shopping bag full of hand-rolled tortellini.<\/p>\n

Exotic Bargain Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

Boston\u2019s Chinatown may not be as big as New York or San Fran, but it is every bit as delicious. Authentic dim sum is served everyday at Hei La Moon. Watch the just-made dumplings roll by on steam carts as you engage in a creative pantomime with the non-English speaking staff in an effort to get just what you want. It\u2019s not fancy, it’s full of local Chinese families and prices are very low. Dim sum is served daily from 8:30a.m.-3p.m.<\/p>\n

Active Gourmet Getaway<\/h2>\n

Finding the choicest nibbles is not always easy for out-of-towners. A food tour puts you in the hands of a local expert, who will help you to discover toothsome tidbits. A walking tour is environmentally friendly and has an added calorie-burning benefit, so it\u2019s a win-win way to cover lots of ground in a condensed amount of time. Boston Food Tours will bring you directly to the tantalizing aromas of ethnic Boston\u2019s Little Italy and Chinatown. Yummy Walks<\/a> will introduce you to some of New England\u2019s best seafood when you join the \u201cBoston Seafood and Chowda\u201d tour. Bites of Boston<\/a> focuses on the trendy foodster South End neighborhood. You\u2019ll gain insight into the historical, architectural, and cultural components of the city as you sample edibles from six eateries in three hours.<\/p>\n

Food Trucks<\/h2>\n

Yes, Boston winters may be legendary, but its robust food truck scene blissfully re-awakens each spring. The annual Somerville Food Truck Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 7.\u00a0 The lineup is yet to be confirmed, but likely contenders include The Bacon Truck, Boston\u2019s Baddest Burger and The Whoo(pie) Wagon.<\/p>\n

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