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When you’re in Harvard Square looking for a pick-me-up, a stop at Burdick’s Chocolate at 52-D Brattle Street--the best continental patisserie and chocolate bar this side of Vienna—is the ticket.

“A very European experience,” my friend called it, as we sat sipping rich dark hot chocolate and sampling hand-made chocolates that were a delight to the eye and palate--simple, ...

In Britain, the tea shoppe has always been something of an institution, but the concept is something of a Johnny-come-lately for Americans, who seem comparatively unaware of the joys of tea, as well as the seminal role its tiny leaves played in the nation’s nascent fight for independence.

With tea’s many evolutions through its ...

E room could stand for enormous, electronic or eager.  With an uber-attentive staff, pulsing mood lighting, drunken dancers, and satisfying american-style chinese food, an evening here is anything but dull. This past Thursday, a large party took up the back row seating and I dined alongside  the dance floor with several other couples.  This is a common date spot. In the lounge side of Golden Temple, called the E room, the techno-dance ...

The Omni Parker House is Boston’s oldest existing hotel and arguably the most “Bostonian” in atmosphere, with mahogany woodwork and crystal chandeliers in the lobby, comfortable chairs of the kind you can sink into, plus gracious service to match.

Built in 1855, this icon of hotels, where Parker House Rolls and Boston Creme Pie were invented, has hosted all manner of famous folks, from Charles Dickens, to presidents and Olympic Gold ...

Since it's finally cold out there, who really wants to brave a -12 wind chill?  Not me.  So bundle up and spend some quality time indoors, getting smarter, becoming more cultured and unwinding at the following spots.  All of these venues are free of charge, which makes them all the better.  Save your money for a nice dinner (to be discussed in Gudie's future blogs, of course). 

In the meantime, spend some quality ...

One of our favorite hidden-away food stops is a hip-pocket bar-restaurant of the most Bostonian kind on Quincy Market’s south side.

The Salty Dog, featuring fresh seafood, with eat-in or take-out service, is kitty-corner from Faneuil Hall, a few steps beneath the historic Quincy Market building itself.

Service is friendly, and the polished curved bar is a popular after-work drop-in spot, with an outdoor bar serving cold drinks and ...

Hi everyone! My name is Megan and this is my first post here on the Boston Blog! I hope you enjoy!

The thing about Boston is that there's no end to the places you can go. I've lived near the city my whole life and I'm still discovering new things! Case in point - my friend Janet and I hit the city to celebrate the holidays on the Friday before Christmas. ...