Frommer's Boston by Marie Morris

Author:Marie Morris
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Published: 2012-03-18T16:00:00+00:00

Food & Drink

Beacon Hill Chocolates This shop’s artisan creations are a consistently hot topic on the chocoholic grapevine. The special-occasion selections in handmade boxes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Salted caramels are a sublime nonchocolate option, and the gelato, hot chocolate, and coffee drinks are delectable. 91 Charles St. (at Pinckney St.). www.beaconhillchocolates.com. 617/725-1900. T: Red Line to Charles/MGH.

J. Pace & Son ★★ The original North End location of this local grocery minichain specializes in imported Italian foodstuffs, including meats and cheeses. This is a great place for hard-to-find olive oils and vinegars, numerous varieties of pasta and dry goods—and excellent sandwiches. Pace’s (pronounced Pah-chay’s) has seating on a small patio across the street from the Rose Kennedy Greenway. 42 Cross St. (off Salem St.). www.jpaceandson.com. 617/227-9673. T: Green or Orange Line to Haymarket.

Penzeys ★★ The Wisconsin-based purveyor of spices, herbs, flavorings, and rubs attracts delighted cooks and foodies from miles around (the closest branch is in Connecticut) with its huge, reasonably priced selection. Getting here is a pain, but it’s absolutely worth the trip. 1293 Massachusetts Ave. (at Davis Rd.), Arlington. www.penzeys.com. 800/741-7787 or 781/646-7707. T: Red Line to Harvard or Porter, then bus no. 77.

Polcari’s Coffee ★ Dozens of varieties of coffee beans, half a dozen types of espresso, and a wide tea selection make Polcari’s the North End’s go-to place for do-it-yourself caffeine (and decaf). The little shop also stocks bulk candy and nuts, spices and herbs, domestic and imported kitchen staples, and numerous cheeses. Best of all, it’s a neighborhood favorite—that means great people-watching—with a knowledgeable, friendly staff. Closed Sunday. 105 Salem St. (at Parmenter St.). www.polcariscoffee.com. 617/227-0786. T: Green or Orange Line to Haymarket.

Salumeria Italiana ★★ The city’s premier Italian grocer caters to picky North Enders and foodies from all over the Boston area. Owner Gaetano Martignetti, the son of the founder, prides himself on his selection of meats, cheeses, olives, olive oils, vinegars, pastas, and more. The store is small, the variety huge. 151 Richmond St. (btw. Hanover and North sts.). www.salumeriaitaliana.com. 617/523-8743. T: Green or Orange Line to Haymarket.

Trader Joe’s ★ The celebrated California-based retailer stocks a large selection of prepared foods, cheeses, nuts, baked goods, natural and organic products, and other edibles, all at excellent prices. Get a preview on the website or just ask devotees—they can’t shut up about it. The Cambridge locations are good stops for picnic provisions if you’re driving. The Memorial Drive and Brookline stores sell beer and wine. 899 Boylston St. (at Gloucester St.). www.traderjoes.com. 617/262-6505. T: Green Line B, C, or D to Hynes Convention Center. 1317 Beacon St. (off Harvard St.), Brookline. 617/278-9997. T: Green Line C to Coolidge Corner. 748 Memorial Dr. (at Riverside Rd., 1 block from Magazine St.), Cambridge. 617/491-8582. 211 Alewife Brook Pkwy. (at Concord Ave.), Cambridge. 617/498-3201. T: Red Line to Alewife, 10-min. walk.

Fired Up

A good souvenir is something you’d never find anywhere else, and a Boston Fire Department T-shirt is a great one. They cost about $15 at most neighborhood firehouses.

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