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Frozen Four - Where to Eat? Drink? Must See Stuff

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Great info in this thread. I'm staying at the Boston Marriott in Cambridge and got a price through my business that I'm almost embarrassed to take. I'm definitely going to take up some of the Cambridge suggestions.
 
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hpgunner14 said:
If you make it all the way up into the North End, grab a pregame snack (pretty much anywhere) of which my fave is the cannoli at Bova’s or Modern Pastry. Mike’s Pastry is also great. If you want something more substantial, get the lobster roll from Neptune’s Oyster.
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The Lobster Roll at Neptune is terrific, but a slight caveat is in order. My observation is that it's almost impossible to be seated at the bar or at a table without a 90 minute wait these days.
 
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If any of you out of towners are near Chinatown.. try Kaze Shabu Shabu. Pretty neat experience.. good food as well.

You get to cook your food by your table.. kids, husbands, wives, all can get involved (or not). Meals are super.. if you don't want to go through hassle they happily cook it for you. Its by Harrison Ave.. well worth the visit. Bank it. :)

Near the garden.. for good seafood try Neptune Oyster.. small, go early (off Salem St).

Walrus for steak.. not that many 'great' options nearby.. however.. not too far (less than mile drive or take Orange line).. try Moo (its at the XV Beacon Hotel, 15 Beacon St).. great everything steak (bit pricey but well worth it).
 
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buoldtimer said:
The Lobster Roll at Neptune is terrific, but a slight caveat is in order. My observation is that it's almost impossible to be seated at the bar or at a table without a 90 minute wait these days.
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This is true- and applies to a lot of the restaurants I suggested. Kind of applies to Boston in general to be honest. It's a combination of try to plan and call ahead for reservations and being flexible (sitting at bar, leaving your name/number and going somewhere nearby to get a drink first) to get a table on short notice. That or $$, but I never had that.
 
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My go to place for brunch before matinee Bruins games is The Kinsale. It's across Cambridge street from Government Center about 5-10 minute walk from the Garden. Also about 5 minutes from Faneuil Hall where the Freedom Trail walking tour ends. Not one of the many "Thirsty Mc Fridays" type poser chain places, The Kinsale is a legit Irish Pub with all the woodwork, bars, mantles etc imported from Ireland. Solid beer selection and killer Bloody Mary's. Eggs Benedict (including a New England twist - Cod Cake Eggs Benedict) is awesome and if you really want to hurt yourself go with the "Full Irish Breakfast". My off the boat Irish friends say it's the real deal.
 
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QUAlum2004 said:
That is gone I believe. The area by the Garden has vastly changed.
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I wouldn't say "vastly". The Harp has been there for at least 20 years (my wife and I hosted the Hockey L dinner there in 1998). Half Time Pizza, the Penalty Box, Sully's have been around since I was a kid. Yup, there are some newer places the Grand Canal, Hurricane O'Reilly's, etc., but the place really hasn't had a big upgrade. I blame this on Jeremy Jacobs, the owner of the Garden and the Bruins. He has owned the Garden since the mid-70's and has bypassed several opportunites in good economies to upgrade the area. Compare what Red Sox ownership has spawned around Fenway to what Jacobs has not done around the Garden and he should be embarassed.

Enough rant, one newer place, on the corner of Causeway and the Rose Kennedy Greenway is Tavern on the Square. Had not been there until we needed a pit stop before the Hockey East final. The place was mobbed on a Saturday afternoon (most not going to the game) but I was taken aback by the beer selection on tap. Not as dark and dingy as some of the other Garden are spots. Since we're talking about beer, I would also suggest the Sunset Grille and Sunset Cantina in Allston. Both can be reached by the Green Line, Commonwealth Avenue branch. The Grille is the original place and, I think, the first establishment in Boston to serve Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada on tap.Get off at Harvard St., walk west down Harvard, turn right on Brighton Ave. and it's right there (next the laundromat I used to use 40 years ago). The Cantina's beer choices are as good, the food is decent (ribs especially) and it has the added perk of being right across from Agganis Arena. Not sure if Agganis is open for tours or if you can just walk in but BU did a pretty good job with arena, good sight lines, wide concourses, and a great display of the rich BU hockey history. Parenthetically I will mention that the arena is named after Harry Agganis, the greatest athlete ever to come out of my high school Lynn (MA) Classical. At BU Harry was an All-American in football and good enough in baseball to start for the Red Sox in the mid-50's before dying at the age of 25. Ironically, the two sports that he excelled in are no longer played BU.

One thing about the North End. It will be very, very crowded and I would suggest that those who wander into a restaurant next weekend around 5-6 PM will, at most places, have at least an hour wait. Almost all the restaurants down there have seating capacities of 50-150 tops. I highly recommend just about any place in the North End, the service and food is, for the most part, excellent. And the neighborhood is like no other in Boston. But don't expect a quick entry and exit, sit back, relax, enjoy the food and the atmosphere. You're on sabattical!
 
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hpgunner14 said:
Saturday

Check out Cambridge! The ‘People’s Republic’ of the North Bank of the Charles River and home to MIT and Harvard. Cool things to check out are the MIT Museum as well as the area around Harvard Square. Good things to eat can be found at the famous old Mr. Bartley’s Burger, Pinnochio’s pizza, and Russell House Tavern. If you want to get off the beaten path a bit and find some of the best restaurants in Boston, go to Inman Square. If it’s breakfast/brunch, go to The Friendly Toast. If it’s lunchtime, get Indian at Punjabi Dhaba or baja tacos at Olecito. If it’s pregame dinner/drinks get the fish and chips at The Druid, chicken and waffles from Trina’s Starlite Lounge, or beer and snacks at Lord Hobo.

Then take a taxi or the Red Line to Charles St/MGH and walk over to the...

8pm- Championship game at TD Garden
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Don't forget Charlie's Kitchen, one of the last authentic places in the Square. And the game starts a 7:30
 
Tater said:
The Penalty Box is gone. It is now Causeway Boston.

That's leaves Sullivan's Tap as the dive bar of choice in that area.
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Sullivan's also has the distinction of being the longest bar in Boston and is Cash only.

If the high seas are your thing, Boston Harbor Cruises has a whale watch cruise which goes about 3 hours. 10 AM weekdays, 10 & 3 weekends. Leaves from right by the Aquarium and there is a booth there to buy tickets.
 
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Can I suggest Legal Seafood, harborside? The reason is my SIL is a chef there. But she won't be working next weekend, since we will be there, too.
 
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BU2K said:
Sullivan's also has the distinction of being the longest bar in Boston and is Cash only.

If the high seas are your thing, Boston Harbor Cruises has a whale watch cruise which goes about 3 hours. 10 AM weekdays, 10 & 3 weekends. Leaves from right by the Aquarium and there is a booth there to buy tickets.
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ah, nothing like seeing it snow on the ocean :D
 
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If you're looking for good Italian NOT in the crowded North End, you can try <a href="http://www.antoniosbeaconhill.com/" target="_blank">Antonio's Cucina Italiano</a> on Cambridge Street. Just a five minute walk from the Charles/MGH stop on the Red Line. Small, but good food and a little away from the areas where most people will be.
 
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The North End is overrated IMO. Too crowded.

If you want Italian and you're over by Fenway on Friday check out Trattoria Toscana. It's a hole in the wall but if you get there by 6 you should get a table.
 
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FireKnight said:
Great info in this thread. I'm staying at the Boston Marriott in Cambridge and got a price through my business that I'm almost embarrassed to take. I'm definitely going to take up some of the Cambridge suggestions.
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The North End is definitely a great place to spend some time walking around and sampling the culture and the food and drink. Go early and wander into any place for a relaxing glass of wine with some fresh cheese. Then walk about a bit and stop almost anywhere for an early dinner. Agreed that you will wait for a table, but it will be worth it.

Also, visit The Black Rose at the base of the old Custom Tower (now a Marriott Residence Inn) for great chowder, draft beer, irish whiskey, and live music.

I would also suggest the raw bar or even the main bar at The Union Oyster House for their chowder, oysters and Brick Red ale.
The Fours, near North Station, is also a must for a pre or post-game beer.

On Stewart Street, about a 10-15 minute walk from The Garden, is Jacob Wirth's (http://www.jacobwirth.com/) for a great selection of draft beers and solid German Food. It is just a block from Chinatown, another place worth walking around - at least in daylight.

All the places suggested in this thread thus far will work just fine. There are dozens more within walking distance, so there is no need to venture more than a mile in any direction from the arena for great food, drink and atmosphere.
 
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alfablue said:
Can I suggest Legal Seafood, harborside? The reason is my SIL is a chef there. But she won't be working next weekend, since we will be there, too.
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The harborside location seems to be crowded all the time. There are other locations close by - Park Square which is between Tremont and Arlington behind Boylston St. (far end of the Boston Common) and Kendall Square (red line stop). Food at all Legals is great, so if you've never had the real deal, I highly recommend them. Not cheap dining though.
 
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The North End is not overrated! You make it sound like it's the Epcot Center. I will agree that it can get crowded but there is a reason for this. And, if the natives go can't be all bad. And I have been to Trattoria Toscana before Sox games. A very tiny place with good food and good service. But . . . a bit away.
 
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