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Thanks for the info pals, Doubt I'll do much drinkin, how is the herbal scene over there?
That science museum and aquarium sound pretty bad ass.
Some other random note- how is seafood over there? I'm not lookin for fish but would love some grade A lobster.
Don't think I'll have time to meet up with any of the elf pals but I would take the chance if it was there. Thanks for the tip Uuruk lol
Tassador you are one bitter pleb lol, that has to be the I dunno 25th post of some bitter shit I read part of? Long story short, I'm well traveled and on my path, I've found that locals usually are the best source of information about an area. thanks for your concern
Are you in the area Zade?
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I'm not an herbalist myself, however between Boston College, Boston University, Harvard, MIT, NorthEastern, Suffolk, and Berklee School of Music, I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding anything you're looking for. That and the decriminalization here in Boston make it pretty available, I'm sure.
Also, I think there are a couple Symphonies going on this time of year in Boston - Boston Pops is particularly popular, as is the Slut Cracker Burlesque show. I think the Trans-Siberian Orchestra may also be in town?
I am not sure what you're dining budget looks like, but as with all major cities, it scales greatly. Neptune Oyster in the North End is arguably one of the best places to go, however it's at the higher end of the price range and they don't take reservations. If you're looking for something like Italian (think scallops, shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels over linguini) then you definitely want to do Giacomo's in the North or South End (2 locations, South-End being less crowded). They are probably the most fairly priced (~$15-$20/plate) in the area and have bottles of wine for $20. However, they also don't take reservations. I've tried slipping the hostess a hundo to let me skip the line and she wasn't having it. Either they pay her obscenely or integrity is her biggest vice - disgusting really. Moral of that story, is there is typically a line and you will have to wait (outside...in December...).
Few other honorable mentions for seafood -
Abe and Louie's / Atlantic Fish Company on Boylston in Back Bay - Expensive but one hell of a lobstah. If you go to AFC get the Seafood Sampler entree and split it with your wife.
Eastern Standard / Island Creek on Commonwealth in Fenway/Kenmore - Also expensive - great oysters.
Bay Bay Social on Boylston in Back Bay - is solid for Oysters on Sat/Sun because they are $1 and right off the docks.
Barking Crab on/in The Waterfront (that's an area) - solid brunch, too.
So far the best lobster I've found is going to Market Basket and picking up a Lobster for $5/lb and cooking it at home. But, if I did order one out, I'd probably get it at Abe and Louie's.
Sushi:
Oishii - High-End Specialty rolls/trendy atmosphere
Oya - over-the-top gourmet
Q Restuarant - relaxed atmosphere, good rolls, moderate price
Duozo - trendy/moderate pricing.
Google them according to what you're looking for.
And, as a tourist, you have to do Top-of-the-Hub. It's on the highest floor of the Prudential Building in the middle of the city. You can see all of Boston from here.