BGS’S BEST OF BOSTON holiday-style
’tis the season … to entertain, celebrate, indulge. and, if you’re looking to spend some time entertaining, celebrating or indulging in boston proper, the society’s here to help. we’ve only been up and running for a few weeks now, but between 1) tips being submitted by society readers and 2) comments and ideas from society contributers, we managed to pull together a great little “hot-list” for the best in boston this holiday season.
getting ready (aka. ”groomed”) for the holidays
- best nails: my nail salon (huntington & w. newton st.)
- best hair: blu salon (newbury st.)
- best get-a-dress-that-will-knock-their-socks-off: jasminesola (newbury st.)
impressing the in-laws
- best brunch: tremont 647 (tremont st.)
- best window-shopping: charles st. (beacon hill)
- best coffee joint: south end buttery (shawmut)
playing host
- best wine: federal wine & spirits (state st.)
- best cheese/prepared foods: formaggio (shawmut)
- best gourmet goodies: flour (washington st.)
entertaining
- best atmosphere: toro (washington st.)
- best live music: beehive (clarendon & tremont)
- best sushi: haru (huntington ave.)
seasonal activities
- best shopping: natick collection (natick, ma)
- best boutiques: tie! charles st (beacon hill) & tremont and shawmut (south end)
- best skating: frog pond (boston common)
- best lights: beacon hill
- best holiday “stuff”: aunt sadies (union park st.)
the aftermath (aka. re-couping)
- best massage: emerge (newbury st.) *ask for gidget!
- best yoga: south end yoga (shawmut)
… happy holidays, society!
The pajama brunch at tremont 647 is a great start to any day. They also make a stellar bloody mary, for those mornings where you need an extra kick.
Looking for some great sushi “to go” for a dinner party? Try Shino Express on Newbury street. They make great sushi and it’s ready to go in no time at all.
and we’ll all need that extra “kick” for-sure when the fam comes into town! thanks, mayor! xo
what about best club? I like Mansion a lot, but I could def. use some other good recommendations for dance spots in boston.