Category: Vacations
45 School St, Boston; (617) 227-3371 You walk up to this French restaurant in the historic old City Hall building, and you’re thinking, Come on, Mine, we can’t possibly …
89 Winthrop St. Cambridge; (617) 491-1160 A longtime Harvard Square favorite, Grendel’s is known for its innovative food, awesome salad bar, and good selection of vegetarian dishes. Everything on …
300 Faneuil Hall, Boston; (617) 227-9660 Now, here’s a deal! In the North Building at Quincy Market, this three-story restaurant offers free live music every single night of the …
1808 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge; (617) 547-5000 If you’re looking for a place that serves nouvelle cuisine without the trendy prices, Marcella’s is the answer. Or, to look at it …
Kayaking the Narrows is only recommended for advanced paddlers. A backcountry permit is required for all boat use in the park. Technical canyoneering and rock climbing are popular activities …
MOBILE PHONES You can use GSM roaming on your own phone but as usual it’s prohibitively expensive. If you have a GSM phone that is not locked, go to …
1019 Great Plain Ave. Needham; (617)449-0022 At first glance, this may not seem to be a Mine hangout, and it can indeed get pricey; but this kind of gourmet …
316 Newbury St. Boston; (617) 267-1817 Dining cheap on Newbury Street? It’s true. If you don’t need all those pretentious cafes with prices to match, Steve’s is the place …
472 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge; (617) 497-0576 There is no excuse for not being able to find a show that will get you rockin’ here. One of the Boston area’s …
HISTORICAL SITES It’s a new city but it also has a past, often related to the great Chinese migrations of the thirteenth century. See: Chiwan Scenic Spot Chi Wan: …