Food Scene
This amazing, award-winning tapas joint is right around the corner and a must-try!
168 locals recommend
Toro Boston
1704 Washington StThis amazing, award-winning tapas joint is right around the corner and a must-try!
If you're a carnivore, you can't come to Boston and not visit this place. The meat is grass-fed and delicious. The wine selection is pretty awesome as well.
18 locals recommend
Boston Chops South End
1375 Washington StIf you're a carnivore, you can't come to Boston and not visit this place. The meat is grass-fed and delicious. The wine selection is pretty awesome as well.
Great neighborhood spot for coffee and light bites or a casual lunch.
94 locals recommend
South End Buttery
314 Shawmut AveGreat neighborhood spot for coffee and light bites or a casual lunch.
This is the perfect spot to grab an iced coffee and a croissant or sandwich on-the-go. Don't let the tiny space fool you, the food is truly divine.
21 locals recommend
Blunch
59 E Springfield StThis is the perfect spot to grab an iced coffee and a croissant or sandwich on-the-go. Don't let the tiny space fool you, the food is truly divine.
The tea, coffee and desserts here are insanely DELICIOUS! and the sandwiches are pretty yummy as well.
180 locals recommend
Flour Bakery
1595 Washington StThe tea, coffee and desserts here are insanely DELICIOUS! and the sandwiches are pretty yummy as well.
This greasy spoon is an amazing haven for delicious hangover food like eggs and bacon or stacks of pancakes. of course, you don;t have to be hungover to have a big, yummy breakfast!
11 locals recommend
Mike's City Diner
1714 Washington StreetThis greasy spoon is an amazing haven for delicious hangover food like eggs and bacon or stacks of pancakes. of course, you don;t have to be hungover to have a big, yummy breakfast!
The sushi here is fresh and tasty and they conveniently have a wine shop attached to the restaurant.
12 locals recommend
Seiyo Boston
1721 Washington StThe sushi here is fresh and tasty and they conveniently have a wine shop attached to the restaurant.
Equator
1721 Washington StAsian fusion that's casual and great for take out.
This small, local spot serves up authentic Senegalese food. It fills up on the weekends, so call ahead.
8 locals recommend
Teranga
1746 Washington StThis small, local spot serves up authentic Senegalese food. It fills up on the weekends, so call ahead.
For casual fare and drinks in a fun atmosphere, head to Parish for lunch or dinner.
27 locals recommend
Parish Café
493 Massachusetts AvenueFor casual fare and drinks in a fun atmosphere, head to Parish for lunch or dinner.
This French brasserie is dark and gloomy, and perfect for a rainy or cloudy night. The drinks and food are always just right.
42 locals recommend
Gaslight Brasserie du Coin
560 Harrison AveThis French brasserie is dark and gloomy, and perfect for a rainy or cloudy night. The drinks and food are always just right.
Italian food with a twist--fun for dinner but it's really LOUD inside, so not great for conversation...
21 locals recommend
Cinquecento Roman Trattoria
500 Harrison AveItalian food with a twist--fun for dinner but it's really LOUD inside, so not great for conversation...
expect perfect tapas and amazing cocktails and wine at this bustling locale. Call to reserve a spot first--it's always booked!
169 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1700 Beacon Stexpect perfect tapas and amazing cocktails and wine at this bustling locale. Call to reserve a spot first--it's always booked!
One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! Expect fresh charcuterie, meats and cheeses paired with amazing wine. It gets PACKED, so go early and expect a wait.
33 locals recommend
The Butcher Shop
552 Tremont StOne of my favorite restaurants in Boston! Expect fresh charcuterie, meats and cheeses paired with amazing wine. It gets PACKED, so go early and expect a wait.
M+C serves up the BEST chinese and asian fusion food in the city. The atmosphere and drinks add to the major appeal here.
64 locals recommend
Myers+Chang
1145 Washington StM+C serves up the BEST chinese and asian fusion food in the city. The atmosphere and drinks add to the major appeal here.
The food and drinks here are amazing ANY time of night, but it's totally a favorite late-night eatery for locals.
46 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe
278 Shawmut AveThe food and drinks here are amazing ANY time of night, but it's totally a favorite late-night eatery for locals.
The Italian small plates might be a bit overpriced, but they certainly are scrumptious! Go early, it's tiny and gets packed quickly.
64 locals recommend
Coppa Enoteca
253 Shawmut AveThe Italian small plates might be a bit overpriced, but they certainly are scrumptious! Go early, it's tiny and gets packed quickly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails and Italian food. Book ahead or try your luck at the bar!
46 locals recommend
Stella Restaurant
1525 Washington StGreat cocktails and Italian food. Book ahead or try your luck at the bar!
The craft cocktails at this dark and awesome bar are some of the best around. Also enjoy gastro-pub food. FYI food is on the heavy side, so go hungry!
47 locals recommend
The Gallows
1395 Washington StThe craft cocktails at this dark and awesome bar are some of the best around. Also enjoy gastro-pub food. FYI food is on the heavy side, so go hungry!
Go for drinks and live music...it;s a fun cabaret-like bar. The food is ok, it;s really about the vibe and music more than the food.
229 locals recommend
Beehive Restaurant
541 Tremont StGo for drinks and live music...it;s a fun cabaret-like bar. The food is ok, it;s really about the vibe and music more than the food.
Shopping
Fabulous fashion from Kenzo, Isabel Marant, Jerome Dreyfus and more. A bit pricey but always fun to check out!
Viola Lovely
1409 Washington StFabulous fashion from Kenzo, Isabel Marant, Jerome Dreyfus and more. A bit pricey but always fun to check out!
M. Flynn Jewelry
40 Waltham StLocal and international jewelry and gifts, really cute shop owned by two sisters.
Hats, hats, hats! Local milliner Marie Galvin makes gorgeous hats and fascinators. Even if you're not in the market for a hat, it's fun to try them on and meet one of our local style stars.
Marie Galvin Fine Millinery
450 Harrison AveHats, hats, hats! Local milliner Marie Galvin makes gorgeous hats and fascinators. Even if you're not in the market for a hat, it's fun to try them on and meet one of our local style stars.
The best vintage store in Boston--this is where the pros go for clothing for plays and movies.
Bobby From Boston
The best vintage store in Boston--this is where the pros go for clothing for plays and movies.
Part gallery, part gift shop, the duo behind this uber cool brand are curators of all things cool.
PATCH NYC
46 Waltham StPart gallery, part gift shop, the duo behind this uber cool brand are curators of all things cool.
This is a french-inspired gift shop with housewares, a small selection of clothing and more.
WILLEY BOSTON
8 Union Park StThis is a french-inspired gift shop with housewares, a small selection of clothing and more.
Hudson is a super-chic interiors shop with furniture, housewares, books and gift items. It's a must-see if you are in the neighborhood.
Hudson
12 Union Park StHudson is a super-chic interiors shop with furniture, housewares, books and gift items. It's a must-see if you are in the neighborhood.
Diseño Bos
This is an Argentinian interior design and gift shop that's quirky and eclectic.
This massive furniture store imports wares from around the globe. They also sell jewelry and gift items and there's a vegan-friendly cafe on the bottom floor.
Mohr & McPherson
460 Harrison AveThis massive furniture store imports wares from around the globe. They also sell jewelry and gift items and there's a vegan-friendly cafe on the bottom floor.
This is a small but well-edited men's clothing and gift shop. Perfect for gifts to bring back to friends or family.
6 locals recommend
SAULT New England
577 Tremont StThis is a small but well-edited men's clothing and gift shop. Perfect for gifts to bring back to friends or family.
Uniform
511 Tremont StreetUniform is a really cool men's clothing store with mostly casual wear.
Women's clothing for the free-spirited. Find clothing, accessories and gift items with a hippie-chic vibe.
9 locals recommend
Flock
274 Shawmut AveWomen's clothing for the free-spirited. Find clothing, accessories and gift items with a hippie-chic vibe.
A homeland for foodies, FK sells gourmet food and wine from around the world. The staff is super knowledgable so have a taste and ask questions.
30 locals recommend
Formaggio Kitchen - South End
268 Shawmut AveA homeland for foodies, FK sells gourmet food and wine from around the world. The staff is super knowledgable so have a taste and ask questions.
If you love dogs or have dog-lovin' friends, you should totally pop into this adorbs bakery and gift shop for furry friends.
Polkadog Bakery - South End
256 Shawmut AveIf you love dogs or have dog-lovin' friends, you should totally pop into this adorbs bakery and gift shop for furry friends.
F&F sells vintage cookbooks and quirky kitchenwares. I'm fairly certain if Julia Childs were still alive, this would be her hangout!
Farm & Fable
251 Shawmut AveF&F sells vintage cookbooks and quirky kitchenwares. I'm fairly certain if Julia Childs were still alive, this would be her hangout!
Check out this local beauty and skincare shop on your way to the Back Bay for sweet smelling treats.
Follain
53 Dartmouth StCheck out this local beauty and skincare shop on your way to the Back Bay for sweet smelling treats.
This is another great spot to stop into on your way to the Back Bay. The jewelry selection is amazing--with varied price points and styles.
Ore Jewelry by Sophie Hughes
681 Tremont StThis is another great spot to stop into on your way to the Back Bay. The jewelry selection is amazing--with varied price points and styles.
Everything Else
December Thieves SOWA
524 Harrison AvenueThe best gift shop in Boston. International wares, perfectly curated.
If you need a hair cut or blow out, this is your South End spot. The staff is talented, friendly and fun. Kimberly is my favorite!
Kent Newton Salon
1315 Washington StIf you need a hair cut or blow out, this is your South End spot. The staff is talented, friendly and fun. Kimberly is my favorite!
This weekend market is a must-check-out! Filled with food trucks and stands selling food, clothing, beauty products, gifts and more. Hyper local.
44 locals recommend
South End Open Market
375 Harrison AvenueThis weekend market is a must-check-out! Filled with food trucks and stands selling food, clothing, beauty products, gifts and more. Hyper local.
If you're into vintage stuff and antiques, you should totally check out this indoor antique market. Check their site for hours.
6 locals recommend
SoWa Vintage Market
450 Harrison AveIf you're into vintage stuff and antiques, you should totally check out this indoor antique market. Check their site for hours.
If you need a quick brow touch up, skincare products or want to book an amazing facial, this is your place.
skoah South End
641A Tremont StIf you need a quick brow touch up, skincare products or want to book an amazing facial, this is your place.
Traveling is hard work! Relax with a fab massage at this neighborhood spa. They often take walk-ins or last-minute bookings and the massage therapists are all amazing.
etant, A Spa for Well Being
524 Tremont StTraveling is hard work! Relax with a fab massage at this neighborhood spa. They often take walk-ins or last-minute bookings and the massage therapists are all amazing.
Essentials
This is a convenient, city-style grocery store that has just about everything including beer and wine. Note: the prepared food is not great.
79 locals recommend
Foodie's Markets
1421 Washington StThis is a convenient, city-style grocery store that has just about everything including beer and wine. Note: the prepared food is not great.
This is the biggest and best Whole Foods in the entire country! It even has a spa in it called Milk and Honey!
1155 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
413 Centre StThis is the biggest and best Whole Foods in the entire country! It even has a spa in it called Milk and Honey!