One of the best weeks is Boston is coming up starting March 17th. Boston Restaurant Week. This gives college students the opportunity to go to restaurants that we probably do not have the wallets to go to unless one’s parents are in town. Nearly every neighborhood in the area is participating, so you can venture into Boston, go local to Chestnut Hill and Newton or venture off into a new neighborhood.
Each restaurant participating, from March 17-22 and March 24-29, offers a prix-fixe menu. For a three-course delicious dinner the cost is only $38.13. You can also experience restaurant week at lunch with a 3-course lunch for $20.12 or a 2-course lunch for $20.13.
Here are some great options of restaurants to go to that have a menu to fit every taste palette.
Nearby:
The Metropolitan Club in Chestnut Hill
1210 Boylston Street
If you go try out the Short Rib Raviolis and the Lobster and Heirloom Potato Gnocchi! This restaurant is a close walk down Hammond Street, located right across the street from Star Market.
Aquitaine Chestnut Hill
11 Boylston Street
This French restaurant is located right in the same shopping center as Star Market and gives you an escape to France for a reasonable price
Fireplace Brookline
1634 Beacon Street
Right down the C-Line, this American restaurant offers a taste of New England with Clam Chowder and Apple Cheddar Pie with Salted Carmel amongst other delicious dishes. For those who are Gluten-Free, there is an entire Gluten-Free menu for Restaurant Week
Sweet Cheeks (Fenway T Stop)
1381 Boylston Street
Only a few stops down the Green D Line and you will feel like you have ventured all the way to the South. Sweet Cheeks offers all your barbeque fixings and a refreshing glass of Sweet Tea to wash it down.
North End:
Here is one of the classic Italian dishes from Strega
You can never go wrong with the classic Italian food in the North End. Often times we are faced with the issue of what to order. If you go to some of these restaurants, not only will you have the opportunity to try something savory and sweet, but often times the highly recommended items are the ones highlighted for the week’s menu.
Antico Forno
Strega
Bricco
Ristorante Fiore
Tresca
Faneuil Hall:
With the budget of a college student, I usually do not venture further than the Food Court of Quincy Market; yet I am always eyeing the restaurants nearby and hoping for a chance to one day dine in one. Here is my chance!
Anthem
Durgin Park
McCormick & Schmick’s Faneuil Hall
North 26
Back Bay (Near Newbury Street):
Enjoy a tasty meal with a beautiful view of Boston at the Top of the Hub
Take a break from shopping and treat yourself to a scrumptious experience at one of the great options located along and near Newbury Street.
Citytable
DaVinci
Grill 23 & Bar
Max Brenner
Samurai Boston
Summer Shack
Top of the Hub
Uni Sashimi
South End:
The South End is home to some of the greatest up-and-coming restaurants and chefs of the Boston area. Although the T ride may be a little longer, the trip is worth it. New restaurants are popping up everywhere, and the reviews about them having been superb!
Try two twists on one ingredient at Sibling Rivalry
The Beehive
Butcher Shop
Darryl’s Corner Bark & Kitchen
Sibling Rivalry
Toro
Darryl’s Corner Bar and Kitchen offers comforting dishes from appetizer to dessert
Many restaurants are taking reservations in advance, and I highly advice you make a reservation. To see all restaurants participating in Boston Restaurant week you can check out www.restaurantweekboston.com
Photo Sources:
http://www.foodspotting.com/places/215847-strega-ristorante-boston/items/26829-zuppa-di-pesce