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lorib

Discussion Starter · Feb 10, 2001

Cape Chef,

Oh boy is your wife lucky! Have a great time in beantown! Just off the top of my head my #1 pick would be Rialto in Cambridge, it is known as one of the more "romantic" places, though $$$. Another is Biba. If you go to boston.com I believe you can get menus, directions, ratings etc. The Boston Globe reviews restaurants weekly, I think you can look up the rating at the same web site. If any others come to mind after I think more about it, I'll let you know right away. I would choose to have Sunday brunch at the Harvest, also in Harvard Square Cambridge. just a very short subway ride from Boston so don't let hat turn you off! The square is also a great place to walk around, go down to the river, walk along and hold hands. Ok, I'm getting carried away. You might want to take in a show - also check boston.com. What is her taste?

I went to that show last year - quite a spectacle! She will like it!

Lori

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lorib

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 12, 2001

Lydia Shire at Biba has a good reputation, they had a big fire not too long ago, but have re-opened and I believe are doing fine. Jody Adams is the chef at Rialto - still one of my favs - I'm personally really tired of Todd English - I'm really sick of his face (did I say that?). Talk about chefs spreading themselves too thin .....but he has such a fat head, it probably balances out. I'm not being nice, I know. L'Espalier at the Four Seasons is REALLY nice, and $$$, Maison Robert is the place for French food. Legal Seafood is well know for - what else, really fresh fish. The Bay Tower Room is the place to go for a breathtaking view.

How many places can you hit in one weekend? I expect the full report when you return![/IMG]

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lorib

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 12, 2001

Cape Chef,

I remember running into this problem with another friend visiting from out of town. At Boston.com you have to specifically look under Cambridge to find Rialto - ditto for Harvest. Faneuil Hall is fun. If you can get the Thursday Boston Globe anywhere near you, it has a calendar section with oodles of things going on for the upcoming weekend. Cheap Eats in that section features less well known, but notable restaurants.

If I were you...I wouldn't plan on driving around Boston - the Big Dig is a real pain. Public transport or walking is the way to go. Don't forget it's windy here, so bundle up. (am I excited that your coming to "my" city? YES!!!!)

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lorib

Discussion Starter · #15 · Feb 18, 2001

Oh, m'gosh! You HAVE to go to The Black Rose (if you can get in the door), right around Fanueil Hall. If you can't find a place to get the Globe for that week, e-mail me and I will get it to you - those drinkin' days are long gone for me, but have a blast! I still remember hoppin' with a friend through Boston on St. Patty's!

[ 02-18-2001: Message edited by: LoriB ]

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lorib

Discussion Starter · #19 · Mar 21, 2001

Sounds like a great weekend! I want to be a tourist in Boston! I had many lunches at The King and I when I worked at Mass General - it was a great place even before Thai was trendy, been there a long time. I think I'll show your post to my husband (hint,hint!) Ya'll come back now - hear?

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