A Foodie’s Weekend in Boston
- January 22, 2021
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Thursday: Arrival and Dinner
Once you arrive, take a taxi or your favorite rideshare app to find your way downtown to your hotel. For a luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown Boston, stay at Fairmont Copley Plaza in walking distance to Newbury Street, the freedom trail and the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill. For a unique experience in the heart of Back Bay, stay at No. 284 - A Boston Guest House. It’s in a former house, so it’ll feel like you’re truly a Bostonian for the weekend. Boston also has plenty of budget lodging options, from Airbnb’s to the The Revolution Hotel in the hip neighborhood of the South End.
Friday: History, Pasta and Cannoli
Wake up and have breakfast at your hotel, or a nearby bakery. Grab a flaky croissant with a cappuccino from Flour Bakery, or try the avocado tartine from Tatte Bakery. For something more filling, try The Friendly Toast with funky diner-style decor. Check out the shops on Newbury Street for a couple of hours.

Saturday: A Day in Cambridge
Rent blue bikes and head over the bridge to Cambridge for the day, the home of Harvard University and the best museums and food. Grab a coffee at Black Sheep Bagel Cafe or Blue Bottle Coffee. Check out the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology or the Harvard Art Museums. Afterwards, you can walk around the Harvard grounds and take photos in front of the infamous John Harvard Statue. For lunch, you can try authentic ramen at Santouka or grab a burger and a beer at Charlie’s Kitchen. I recommend taking a stroll along the Charles river, and stopping by the Harvard Bookstore for the afternoon. There are also a number of local boutiques that might strike your fancy. For an afternoon cocktail or glass of wine, try Shay’s. Sit on their patio and take in the local surroundings.
Sunday: Departure
Have some time to kill before your flight? Stop by Boston’s immigrant neighborhood of East Boston, and visit KO Pies in the shipyard. This is a hidden gem, an Australian joint serving meat and veggie pies with delicious sides. Grab your food to go, and eat at Piers Park down the street. The views of the skyline Boston are the perfect end to your weekend!