Boston Rehearsal Dinner
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1. L'Espelier -exquisite, fine French dining located in the middle of charming Back Bay (www.lespalier.com)
2. Radius - Elegant yet hip gourmet restaurant in the Financial District (www.radiusrestaurant.com)
3. Les Zygomates - amazing French bistro with an ultra-amazing wine list in the Leather District (near Financial District, think: lofts) (wwww.winebar.com)
We've dined at all three many times. Les Zyg's our fav but L'Espelier is by far and away the best if you really aren't worried about a budget.
2. Radius - Elegant yet hip gourmet restaurant in the Financial District (www.radiusrestaurant.com)
3. Les Zygomates - amazing French bistro with an ultra-amazing wine list in the Leather District (near Financial District, think: lofts) (wwww.winebar.com)
We've dined at all three many times. Les Zyg's our fav but L'Espelier is by far and away the best if you really aren't worried about a budget.
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Providing dinner for a group of 35 requires a whole set of skills and services that aren't the same as providing dinner for several groups of 2's and 4's.
I'd suggest either a downtown hotel that is accustomed to serving large groups, or restaurants with private rooms for groups. Among hotels in or near downtown (with 10 mins walk of the Parker House), your best bets for quality include the Four Seasons, either of the Ritz Carltons, Le Meridien, or the Boston Harbor Hotel. Among restuarnts, a great choice if they're available is the Bay Tower Room, which has panoramic views of Boston and the waterfront.
I'd suggest either a downtown hotel that is accustomed to serving large groups, or restaurants with private rooms for groups. Among hotels in or near downtown (with 10 mins walk of the Parker House), your best bets for quality include the Four Seasons, either of the Ritz Carltons, Le Meridien, or the Boston Harbor Hotel. Among restuarnts, a great choice if they're available is the Bay Tower Room, which has panoramic views of Boston and the waterfront.
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Hampshire House has a lovely room for a private group.. Overlooks the Boston Garden and Commons...Check out www.chowhound.com and look at and inquire of the chowhounds on the Boston site..But.. for heavens sake...stay away from Anthony's.
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The Hampshire House, at 84 Beacon Street on the "flat" of Beacon Hill overlooking the Public Garden, is on the far side of Boston Common from the Parker House. You'd have to walk to Beacon Street, over Beacon Hill and down Beacon past the Common, cross Charles Street, to the Hampshire House; a half a mile, I'd say, on brick sidewalks not fit for dressy shoes.
I agree that Anthony's has limited appeal to anyone who has not yet reached retirement age.
I agree that Anthony's has limited appeal to anyone who has not yet reached retirement age.
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The Hampshire house is wonderfu. Other ideas that are close are Maison Robert which is across the street from the Parker or the newly redesigned Lock Obers also downtown within walking distance of the hotel.