This week my “baby” brother came to visit us in Boston before heading off to start college in North Carolina. He’s a self-proclaimed foodie so we treated him to a few days of eating around town!
For an easy casual outfit that always feels classic and put-together, I love these linen shorts paired with either a relaxed fit button-up shirt (white or stripes) or a more fitted top like this sweater rib tank (pictured below). These shorts are a great length with a tailored fit, and come with a fabric belt as well. Size 00 measures 12.6” across the waist. Just got the Sandshell color as well which are on extra sale at checkout!
For more local recommendations including spots that I eat at or order takeout from regularly, check out our Boston Visitor’s Guide, which I try to keep updated every so often!
Breakfast: Mike & Patty’s
Multiple locations
A local favorite for breakfast sandwiches! They are most known for their Grilled Crack sandwich with 3 kinds of melty cheese, but my usual is the Fancy with fried eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado, crunchy bits of onion and housemade mayo. They also offer a vegan sandwich with Just Egg. For a more low key / smaller but also tasty breakfast sandwich, we get the sausage egg + cheese on an english muffin from Billy’s Sub Shop.
What we get: The Fancy, or Grilled Grack for more indulgence
Coffee + Dessert: Jonquils Cafe
Newbury Street
This desserts at this cafe are little works of art, and they sell out toward later in the day. While you’re paying extra for the visuals, the taste is pretty good too! I got the apple which is filled with apple confit, caramel, cream cheese, chocolate sponge cake and crunchy bits. There’s outdoor seating, and the decor is cute inside with extra seating downstairs.
What to get: Any of the beautiful desserts!
Lunch: ORALE Mexican Grill
Cambridge
We got a variety of tacos and the elote here – all were fine, but the birria tacos definitely stood out as the best item we ordered and better than other Mexican spots where we’ve tried this dish. The shells were perfectly cheesy and crisp without being too greasy, and the stewed meat inside was tender and nicely complemented the dipping broth. I would suggest eating these on the spot (vs. delivery) if possible!
What to get: Birria tacos
Snack: North End Sushi
North End
Quick bite while walking around in the Faneuil Hall / Government Center / North End area. This is literally a takeout counter at a hole in the wall with no seating, but you can walk to the nearby Greenway and enjoy the breeze. I don’t usually get their nigiri here, as their sushi rice is seasoned sweeter than I’d like for nigiri, but we often get their maki platters for guests, or hand rolls which are usually packed with fresh fish.
What to get: Maki platters or hand rolls. I usually do for yellowtail scallion, spicy salmon or scallop!
Drinks: Contessa
Newbury Street
Beautiful spot for brunch / lunch, dinner or just a drink. Gorgeous interior plus a rooftop view over the Boston public garden!
Lobster Roll + Chowder: Saltie Girl or Neptune Oyster
Back Bay (Saltie Girl) // North End (Neptune)
The photos in this post are from Neptune Oyster, a classic and iconic Boston restaurant, but I have to say I personally prefer Saltie Girl by Newbury Street.
Neptune Oyster is a more of a cramped (we shared a table with another couple) little spot with no reservations so you must stand in line sometimes for hours, and Saltie Girl takes reservations and has a more spacious (and cute!) dining area. I find the lobster roll at both restaurants to both be good, but to me, the clam chowder is hands down better at Saltie girl with a creamier consistency, chunks of clams and topped with a fried clam for texture.
Late Night + Drinks: SOJUba
Fenway / Kenmore
Came here for Korean food and drinks after changing into a “nighttime appropriate” outfit (IYKYK from my Instagram stories : ) Their original wings with honey mustard were perfectly crispy. Everyone talked about how nice the crunch was and how we need to try the soy garlic flavor next time! We got their Boodae Jeongol / army stew pot and garlic noodles, but I have to say, Nick’s garlic noodles are just as good if not better!
