Ideas for a Boston trip

nfp147

My co-worker just defended his thesis, so his boyfriend is taking him on a trip to Boston in late January to celebrate. I'd love to hear ideas of:

-Nice restaurants (they're a bit food-snobby like me, so pricey is okay!)

-Events/things to do (they're not really into sports, but would enjoy music/cultural-type events)

Thanks

OceanHutt

You know we all got excited before we opened this right??? let me think ok?

BlueBirdMB

I just lurk on here, but I live just outside of Boston, so I thought I'd help.

1. Barbara Lynch restaurants are great: No. 9 Park or Sportello are my favorites.  Drink is just below No. 9 Park and it's the best. bar. ever.

Oleana in Cambridge

Blu in Cambridge and Belly Bar next store is really fun (also the setting of my husband's and I first date)

Toro is the best tapas restaurant in the city, but they take no reservations, so be prepared to wait.  It's worth it.

Lineage in Brookline

Island Creek Oysters for seafood

Clio or Menton for very high end dining

That's what comes to mind quickly.

If you'd like cheap eats or any type of ethnic food, let me know.

2. Museum of Fine Arts- one of the best Egyptian exhibits outside of Egypt

Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum- the building itself is spectacular

The entire freedom trail- I recommend doing only parts of it as it's extremely long!

For music, look into what's playing at Symphony Hall or Berklee Performance Center.  

Enjoy!

BruinsBabe33

I refuse to answer this question because you got my hopes up way too high. Not cool!

nfp147

Thanks BlueBird.

@Bruinsbabe33 and @oceanhutt - Sorry to be such a jerk!  BUT, we are hoping to make it there in late spring early summer and I, of course, would love to see you.