Thank you, Boston! From a Philadelphian

Submitted by ineffectivegoggles t3_yfvyvc in boston

I recently spent a few days in your city and had a great time. Here's a list of the highlights.

  • I stayed in the Back Bay area at the Revolution (would recommend). Beautiful place, especially with the Fall foliage. Berkley Perk across the street made me a great and inexpensive breakfast every day.
  • My first day was the only day of nice weather and I spent a good chunk of it in the Boston Commons.
  • First night there I went to Hojoko for dinner. Delicious food and super friendly bar tenders. Afterwards I watched the Phillies game at Bleachers. And to my delight there were a bunch of Phillies fans there!
  • The Beehive has great food and one of the better beer selections in the area. Happened to go on a live music night (lucky me!).
  • Carmelina's in the North End was a lovely time -- though I learned that I'm not a huge fan of carbonara. Who knew? Burratza was to die for though. Sitting at the counter with a view of the kitchen rocked.
  • Thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits at both the MFA and the ICA. I wish I had spent more time in museums during my trip.
  • Saw "Decision to Leave" (2.5/5 for me) at Coolidge Corner Theater (5/5).
  • My last night there I got dinner at Shojo -- possibly my favorite spot of the trip. Great sidebar recommendation. Absolutely delish and a pretty good beer selection to boot.
  • Shout out to Rock Spot Climbing and their creative boulder routes. Shorter than I'm used to but they absolutely kicked my ass.
  • Your transit system was nice and clean and easy -- had no trouble getting anywhere I wanted to, on foot or via tram/subway.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some things but tl;dr I had a great time. Thank you!

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bostongreens t1_iu5m9e5 wrote

For someone coming to visit you really did your research well!! Shojo is so amazing, their art on the walls makes it a beautiful atmosphere too!

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu5mlah wrote

The sidebar made it easy! Plus a few friends of mine used to live in Boston, though ages ago.

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Drift_Life t1_iu5w4yw wrote

First, fuck Philly.

Now that we’ve settled that, what is this “sidebar” you speak of?

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu5wb77 wrote

Philly rocks, ya dumbshit. Also I was referring to the "tourism wiki" thinger. I found it super helpful.

Edit: link

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BitPoet t1_iu8zm6n wrote

As a transplant from Philly, I would have gone with 'jabroni' but it wouldn't translate as well.

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AutoModerator t1_iu5f3td wrote

Excuse me there tourist, you must not be familiar with the port city of Boston. It is actually Boston Common, not Boston Commons. Please enjoy this map that we made to help you out.

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu5g29m wrote

Badge of shame right here.

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tarrsk t1_iu5k2xg wrote

It’s a common mistake, don’t worry about it.

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doctor-rumack t1_iu5yx9q wrote

Similar pedantic offenses are if you stay "in Cape Cod" or "in Martha's Vineyard." The correct preposition for both is on.

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aray25 t1_iu6hfi7 wrote

Excuse me there tourist, you must not be familiar with the bay state of Massachusetts. It is actually "on Cape Cod," not "in Cape Cod." Please enjoy this map that we found to help you out.

I am not a bot, and this action was performed manually.

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doctor-rumack t1_iu766rl wrote

Good Lord, the "Capitol Building" spans east to west from Norwood to Hopkinton, and Faneuil Hall sits in Norwell to Abington.

I don't want to live here anymore.

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tbootsbrewing t1_iu6kuy9 wrote

It probably wouldn’t have found it if you didn’t bold the font.

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man2010 t1_iu5i0kw wrote

Don't listen to them. Contrary to popular belief there is more than one common in Boston

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potus1001 t1_iu6586w wrote

Does anyone else crack up when the bot refers to Boston as a port city? I mean, it technically is, but I would make the argument that more commerce and travel occurs via air than via boat!

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QueenOfBrews t1_iu65s53 wrote

It’s a joke in reference to an old post here. There’s a lot of that in this sub. I’d say only about 25% of us get it. With a city and sub that’s made of a lot of transients and visitors, that don’t get the references, it can get tired.

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Chippopotanuse t1_iu5jwu4 wrote

Have not heard of Shojo. From a lifelong local to a tourist - not for your kind words, but for the recommendation - thank you!!!

I will be sure to check it out soon!!

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morrowgirl t1_iu5kek3 wrote

Shojo is great, as is their place next door, Ruckus Ramen. Hojoko on the other hand used to be great and now is not so much.

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crusaderblings2 t1_iu6fvx4 wrote

Hojoko used to be such an awesome spot. It was absolute ass when I went a couple months ago. Sojuba next door is a lot of fun though and probably the best service I've seen anywhere.

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bostongreens t1_iu5m3xh wrote

Their sesame charred greens are to die for… have to order 2 orders because my gf and I don’t like splitting and want leftovers lol

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eiviitsi t1_iu5pd4q wrote

Glad you had a good time. Go Phillies!

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macdiesel412 t1_iu5mrnr wrote

Philly's a great town. Miss me some wooder ice.

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StudioBrighton t1_iu5z8x7 wrote

Glad y ou enjoyed yourself! I'm going to have to check a couple of these places, actually. It's like if a friend comes to town to be a tourist and you finally get yourself arsed enough to try places.

BTW I think the vast majority of us are going to be rooting for the Phillies!

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boston_acc t1_iu6vbqp wrote

Please beat the Astros now

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anshjain97 t1_iu6xtlw wrote

Great to hear this! As someone who lives in the Boston area - and really enjoys it - I am a big fan of Philly. Just visited for the fifth time last week (in 2 years) - loads of fun

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu7vt04 wrote

Warms my heart to hear this! If you haven’t been yet my top recs would be: Monk’s, Suraya, Double Knot, and Chris’ Jazz Cafe

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anshjain97 t1_iub7whr wrote

This is awesome - haven't heard about any of these except Suraya - for next time for sure!

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humanzee70 t1_iu8kvtw wrote

We’re all Phillies fans now, bro. Fuck the Astros.

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HighwayFunny9083 t1_iu60utx wrote

I moved to Boston from Philly 27 years ago and never looked back.

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HeartrendingExpress t1_iu5zynz wrote

Wow, that was a fantastic few days, no wonder you loved it!

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Zestyclose-Maize-985 t1_iu6aqgy wrote

Nice job taking advantage of your trip to Boston! Love The Beehive. Reminds me that I need to visit the MFA and ICA more.

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taquita4 t1_iu6dcpe wrote

Glad you enjoyed your time here, The Beehive and Carmelinas are two of my favorites! I'm actually going Philly in a couple weeks, hopefully I can pack as much into my trip as you did here!

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu7vx6s wrote

For Philly I would highly recommend Monk’s, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, Suraya, and Double Knot. Would love to offer more recs if you’re in need of direction!

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danmur15 t1_iu6zfpo wrote

Next time you visit I would suggest going to Quincy Market and taking a walk down the Greenway. Growing up and visiting the city every year or so these were always my favorite, and now that I live here they're still super fun to visit from time to time

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nykwil3281 t1_iu99jya wrote

As a Bostonian that's visited Philly, thanks for the Magic Garden, the Mutter museum, and the Citywide Specials

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Carthago_146_BC t1_iu5s9ak wrote

Always welcome! But those are some harsh words about the best carbonara in the city.

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michael_scarn_21 t1_iu8sa9y wrote

How bad is the Transit in Philly if you found the T "nice and clean and easy"? That honestly scares me.

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ineffectivegoggles OP t1_iu8swaj wrote

In Philly we only have two subway lines. The El has that unfortunate setup where you have seats on either side that all face front, rather than seats at the side facing in. Not uncommon for there to be like, half-eaten take-out on the floor. Also not uncommon to have people passed out in a drug haze taking up a row of seats. It has been a little better lately as there is a new company handling cleaning and security but still, lots of room for improvement. Trains are pretty regular at least!

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ggtffhhhjhg t1_iu8sqgm wrote

I’m glad you enjoyed your time here. I spent time in your city pre Covid and had a good time, but the area where I stayed around city hall made me feel unsafe at night for the first time in my life.

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