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Spotlight: Contessa Restaurant at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

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Spotlight: 1928 Beacon Hill in Boston

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Today's Travel Finds: Food Tours in Boston and Harvard Square, Dining at the Seaport, In-Gondola Private Dining at Ocean House in Rhode Island

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Experience the historic North End neighborhood in Boston, with Marriott Bonvoy's Boston's North End Food Tour Small Group Walking Tour. The North End has a plethora of restaurants, many serving up Italian fare, bakeries, cafes, and bistros. The tour also includes a stroll along a promenade, named for the legendary patriot Paul Revere. For more information, visit website.

Learn the history of Harvard Square, during Off-The-Beaten Path Food Tours' "Stories of Harvard Square" Cambridge Food Tour. This area is home to the world-famous Harvard University, and is a hotspot of diverse cultures, that's reflective in the many cuisines you'll find here. The iconic chef Julia Child, lived in Cambridge. View Tour.

The burgeoning Boston Seaport District, with its many companies and upscale living, is a prime destination for business travelers and dining in Boston. There are numerous restaurants on the waterfront, including the Seaport Hotel's Aura, TAMO Bistro + Bar, and Seaport Cafe. The hotel has its own herb garden, and bee hives for harvesting natural honey. The cuisine features locally-sourced ingredients and New England flavors.

Enjoy winter private dining at The Gondola Village at Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The French-Alps inspired setting, features cozy elegant interiors, Le Creuset tableware, outdoor fire pits, and twinkle lights. Each guest is welcomed with a signature Veuve Clicquot Rich Champagne cocktail to start. Entrees include selections suitable for all tastes and dietary preferences, including salmon with herb butter, beef bourguignon, braised lamb and a delicious blanquette de Champignons, a white mushroom stew served on puff pastry. 


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