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Henche's comments do not imply anything about kashrus status.  Boston is out of town.

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Cafe Eilat617-277-7770406 Harvard St, Brookline$$$D   Pizza$30 pizza pie; "Infernal Pizza" KVH
Cold Press617-487-8948 326 Harvard St, Brookline $$$Hippies, paninis, saladsKVH
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Kupels617-566-9528 421 Harvard St, Brookline $$$P   Bakery KVH
Milk Street617-542-3663 50 Milk St, Boston $$$Hot Pastrami Sandwich on Ciabbata
Rami’s617-738-3577 324 Harvard St, Brookline $$$M   IsraeliWish this place could be in NY KVH
Rosenfeld’s Bagels617-527-8080 1280 Centre St, Newton $$$DCLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS KVH
Kosher Wok (formerly Ta'am China)617-264-7274 423 Harvard St, Brookline $$$M   Chinesezow: "very good food; service sometimes poor; pu pu platter 7/10; General Gao Chicken 9/10.
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Link to google map of all ostensibly kosher food in Massachusetts (check individual hashgachos-includes some non orthodox ones):
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Impossible

A complete map of shuls, eruvin, mikva'os, food, and hotels (near shuls) in the greater Boston area (and beyond)
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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #140 on: December 06, 2014, 09:29:20 PM »
Thank you Boston for a great Shabbos! Hope to be back soon!

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #141 on: December 10, 2014, 09:55:17 AM »
Any advice on getting a good last minute suite in Boston (downtown)? I have suite upgrades for Hyatt (only hyatt), just wanted to see if there are any affordable/ easily accessible suites in more exciting hotels.

Thanks.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #142 on: December 11, 2014, 06:12:20 PM »
Trying to get to Boston for Chanukah. Anyone need a ride or going?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #143 on: December 11, 2014, 06:58:12 PM »
Trying to get to Boston for Chanukah. Anyone need a ride or going?
why not drive

Trying to get a car to Boston from around nj (monsey is also fine bc on the way) for Chanukah anyone?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #144 on: December 11, 2014, 06:59:17 PM »
Would love to but would live to get ppl to go with to split the cost.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #145 on: December 29, 2014, 01:45:18 AM »
Family trip to Boston today:

Left Motzei Shabbos, stayed by relatives in Newton, 20 min out of Boston.

On Sunday, we started by heading to nearest target that carried RC and bought up :). We then headed into the Boston Harbor area. We parked in the underground garage of International Place (87 Purchase St Boston, MA 02110). Parking was flat $10 for the day on weekends (It's a gov. building so you have to show driver's license). It was a really nice day. We walked up Purchase St. up to S Market St. The kids went on the merry go round, we saw street performers (which is always nice), then went to Quincy Market. Visited Cheers, which was very cool, saw a lot of cute boutiques, and just hung around the area.

We then headed to Taam China for dinner. (No lunch specials on Sundays :(). Here's the rundown: It's a decent Chinese atmosphere. Waiters could be nicer (like Dan said). Some of us needed the bathroom afterwards. Main Course portions were smaller than usual, but their prices were appropriate. Now, the food:

Appetizers & Soup:
Egg Roll (2.75) - Smaller, nothing amazing, but great for its price
Beef Teriyaki (8.95) - sweet glaze on them, which complimented the beef sticks nicely
BBQ Spareribs (12.95) - Expensive for only 2 pieces, but amazing, came with honey glaze ??? (possibly due to asking for the food to have no msg)
Pecking Ravioli (pan fried) (7.25) - Really good, thick dough, juicy meat, sweet & spicy side sauce
Chicken Fingers (7.50) - Very oily, no taste
Egg-drop Wanton Soup (2.95) - Classic, very good
Hot & Sour (2.95) - Perfectly spicy, definitely would get again

Main Course:
Chicken with Fresh Mushroom  (12.95) - Very good, chicken decent, mushrooms very good, interesting sweet white sauce
Beef with Broccoli (14.95) - a little too much glaze/sauce but still good, beef very tasty, broccoli crunchy and tasty
Happy Meal (15.95) - Very Good, chicken, beef, veal, veggies all great
Szechuan Crispy Beef (15.95) - Amazing, very crispy, pieces are bigger than usual, and a little spicy which makes it perfect
Chicken Lo Mein (8.95) - Nothing special, simple thin noodles, with bland chicken

Desert: (for Birthday) got a slice of cake (5.95) - After tasting it, I apologized to the birthday boy for getting it for him

After dinner, we headed back to our relatives' home, and left shortly after, to go back home

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #146 on: March 24, 2015, 10:07:20 PM »
Hi,
Looking to take Amtrak from NY to BOS.
Family of 9.
about 160K Ur Points for Amtrak.
get around via subway and trolley
Stay at the Holiday inn on Beacon which is near the Bostoner. 1 night , 2 rooms, 35K IHG points each room.
Any restaurants open on pesach ?
Going to see the big apple circus
two days one night.
any other suggestions for must see items in downtown boston with limited walking and good for little kids ?

thanks

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #147 on: March 31, 2015, 12:34:28 PM »
Hi,
Looking to take Amtrak from NY to BOS.
Family of 9.
about 160K Ur Points for Amtrak.
get around via subway and trolley
Stay at the Holiday inn on Beacon which is near the Bostoner. 1 night , 2 rooms, 35K IHG points each room.
Any restaurants open on pesach ?
Going to see the big apple circus
two days one night.
any other suggestions for must see items in downtown boston with limited walking and good for little kids ?

thanks

No restaurants open on Pesach in Boston.
The Butcherie is the general go-to for kosher food. They'll be open C'H.
Fenway park, especially if you can see a game, but I also hear the tour is fun even without seeing actual play.
For little kids, both the Museum of Science and the Children's Museum are good for a few hours each.
Chag k vsm

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #148 on: March 31, 2015, 12:41:18 PM »
No Avios space? 9 tickets would be 99K UR>BA.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #149 on: March 31, 2015, 05:31:29 PM »
No Avios space? 9 tickets would be 9981K UR>BA.
FTFY.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #150 on: July 28, 2015, 01:12:52 PM »
What is two most interesting things/places to visit for kids in boston ages 4-12 to visit?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #151 on: July 28, 2015, 02:23:16 PM »
What is two most interesting things/places to visit for kids in boston ages 4-12 to visit?
Fenway if they're into baseball. Duck tour can be really nice in good weather. But really it depends on the kids. Do they like museums, even the more kid oriented ones? Will they revolt if you go on a walking tour, or other more history oriented activities?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #152 on: July 28, 2015, 02:28:35 PM »
What is two most interesting things/places to visit for kids in boston ages 4-12 to visit?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #153 on: July 28, 2015, 03:11:40 PM »
Fenway if they're into baseball. Duck tour can be really nice in good weather. But really it depends on the kids. Do they like museums, even the more kid oriented ones? Will they revolt if you go on a walking tour, or other more history oriented activities?
not sports, outdoor activities which is also good for adults.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #154 on: July 28, 2015, 03:46:26 PM »
not sports, outdoor activities which is also good for adults.

Whale watching; deep sea fishing; ferry to harbour islands; duck boats; freedom trail; USS constitution

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #155 on: July 29, 2015, 12:31:16 AM »
Where is the best place to spend Shabbos?  Walking distance to a shul

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #156 on: July 29, 2015, 11:37:26 AM »
Whale watching; deep sea fishing; ferry to harbour islands; duck boats; freedom trail; USS constitution
Thanks where can I get more information on whale watching?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #157 on: July 29, 2015, 11:59:14 AM »
Thanks where can I get more information on whale watching?

Do the one from Cape Ann. Closer to the feeding grounds. Look for a groupon or something. Take dramamine. Bring a lot of food, bring a sweater.

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #158 on: July 29, 2015, 04:53:25 PM »
Do the one from Cape Ann. Closer to the feeding grounds. Look for a groupon or something. Take dramamine. Bring a lot of food, bring a sweater.
sweater in the 95 degrees weather?

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Re: Boston Master Thread
« Reply #159 on: July 30, 2015, 12:04:08 AM »
What is two most interesting things/places to visit for kids in boston ages 4-12 to visit?
Children's Museum and Swan boats