We recently scored tickets to the Boston taping of Antiques Roadshow, and decided to make a little vacation out of it. We really enjoyed Boston: what a great city!
I’m not a writer, but I’ve listed some of the highlights and am happy to answer any questions.
Hotel:
Harborside Inn, 185 State Street. We really liked this hotel: the location was convenient, and it was attractive and comfortable.
Restaurants we enjoyed:
Island Creek Oyster Bar
Nico
B&G Oysters
Trattoria di Monica (Prince St.)
Neptune Oyster
2 breakfast’s we especially enjoyed were at Maria’s Pastry Shop in the North End, and Anthem at Quincy Market.
Things we enjoyed:
Red Sox game at Fenway
North End Market Walking Tour
Isabella Gardner museum
Sam Adams brewery tour
Boston in June
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elberko, you hit the "Big 3" of seafood places, with Island Creek, Neptune and B&G. How did they compare? which was your favorite?
Hmmm, Neptune and Island Creek are so different I’d have a hard time calling one “better.” Great food at both! Island Creek had a bigger menu, and the service was really friendly. Neptune is TINY, but loved the old-fashioned French bistro look of the place.
B&G was good, but a step below the other 2 food-wise. We did really enjoy eating on the back patio here.
Thanks for your report. Looks like you enjoyed some excellent dining. How did you do on Antiques Roadshow? Hope you had a hidden treasure.
Yes, did you have to stop at Sotheby's before returning home? Always thrilled to hear a report.
No hidden treasures I'm afraid. Three out of four items were somewhat more than we expected, but nothing was camera-worthy. Fun experience though.
THX for your report.
Can't beat the market tour! I'm glad you had a fun trip.
elberko...I'm not an oyster fan but we like most other seafood. Did Neptune and Island Creek have a good selection of other options from the sea?
Who did your North End walking tour?
Yes, both restaurants had more than oysters. Their online menus were up to date. Can especially recommend the clam chowder at Island Creek.
http://www.islandcreekoysters.com
http://www.neptuneoyster.com
This is the company we used for the walking tour:
http://www.bostonfoodtours.com
~Liz