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and gourmet sandwiches
on baguette or focaccia. Pizza
is another ubiquitous meal,
and bagels, spread with cream
cheese, are a popular snack
eaten on the go. Burritos are
hearty portable meals of meat,
beans, and cheese rolled into a
flour tortilla. Downtown and
Harvard Square are good places
for fast food, with their many
lunch counters catering to
busi ness people. These are
The well-stocked bar at The Oceanaire Seafood Room, a restaurant in Boston (see p144) reliable and easy on the wallet.
Booking Children
Recommended
Finer restaurants often require Children are welcome in most
a reservation, although in most mid­range restaurants, although Restaurants
cases (especially on week­ in the business areas, restaurants The restaurants featured in this
nights) this can be made at are often less accustomed to guide have been selected across
short notice. There are a few them. Avoid restaurants that have a wide price range for their value,
very popular places that do not a large bar and young crowds, good food, atmosphere, and
accept reserva tions, and guests as they are less likely to permit location. These restaurants range
must put their names on the under­21s on the premises. from no­frills seafood shacks to
waiting list. The host will tell pricey temples of gastronomy.
guests how long they can Disabilities Many venues often host private
expect to wait. events or close unexpectedly
A number of restaurants in due to any number of issues, so
Boston and Cambridge are acces­ it’s always wise to consult a
Alcohol and Smoking
sible by wheelchair, and many restaurant’s website or call
The tide has turned in favor of are accessible to people with before visiting.
non­smokers throughout other disabilities. Doors may be For the best of the best,
Greater Boston, with complete fitted with an automatic opener, look out for restaurants fea­
bans on indoor smoking in pub­ and restrooms usually include tured as “DK Choice”. These
lic places including restaurants the appropriate stalls and sinks. establishments have been
and bars. Outdoor smoking is highlighted in recognition
also prohibited at playgrounds of an exceptional feature – a
and other posted areas. Fast Food celeb rity chef, exquisite food,
Twenty­one is the legal Being a college city, Boston or an inviting atmosphere.
drinking age, so under­age is teeming with fast food Since most of these are very
travelers should be aware that options. Sandwiches come in popular among local residents
they will be denied access to infinite varieties – the classic and visitors alike, it is advisable
most bars. They will not be sandwich being found along to inquire about reservations
able to order wine with dinner with “wraps” (fillings wrapped to avoid facing a lengthy
in restau rants, either. If there is up in a flatbread), “grinders”, wait for a table.
any doubt that a person is old
enough, proof will be required,
so use I.D. or passport if asked.
Etiquette
Bostonians tend to dress
casually when dining out.
Restaurants that enforce
dress codes usually require
a reservation, so ask when
booking. For the top dining
rooms, a jacket and tie for
men is expected. Ladies may
wear slacks, although skirts
or dresses are more traditional.
Formal evening wear is uncom­
mon, but not out of place
in the finer restaurants. Enjoying a beer outside at one of Quincy Market’s bars

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