DK Travel : Boston

“The Hub,” “Beantown,” “Baaahstin” – call it what you will, New England’s largest city exists to be explored. Its colonial-era architecture, vibrant seafaring heritage, and irrepressible Yankee character make it one of the country’s most distinctive locales. Yet for all its big-city amenities – world-class restaurants, museums, and shops – Boston remains surprisingly compact and eminently walkable.

Jae’s

Jae’s light, fresh dishes drawn from Korea, Japan, China, and Southeast Asia attract the young and beautiful who want to stay that way.
Jake’s Boss BBQ

Kenton “Jake” Jacobs is the acknowledged master of barbecue in Boston, and makes a mean Memphis dry rub. No alcohol.
Jamaica Pond

This 70-acre (28-ha) pond and its surrounding leafy park was landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted to accentuate its natural glacial features and it offers an enchanting piece of countryside within the city. Locals take avidly to the 1.5-mile (2.4-km) bankside path or fish in the 90 ft- (28-m) deep glacial kettle pond (fishing is permitted with a Massachusetts license, call 617 626 1590). The boathouse rents small sail boats and rowboats for a minimal fee during the summer months.
James Hook & Co.

Located right on Fort Point Channel, Hooks is primarily a broker that supplies lobster to restaurants throughout the US. But they also cook lobster, clams, crab, and some fin fish on the spot. Take your order, sit on the sea wall, and chow down.
James Michael Curley (1874–1958)

Self-proclaimed champion of “the little people,” Curley used patronage and Irish pride to retain a stranglehold on Boston politics from his election as mayor in 1914 until his defeat at the polls in 1949. Known as “the rascal king” he embodied political corruption but created many enduring public works.
Jasmine Sola & Sola Men

For fashionistas on a budget, this local chain’s flagship store stocks carefully selected, reasonably-priced women’s wear, from the likes of BCBG and Central Park West, and sleek men’s wear, too.
Jer-Ne

The new Ritz offers old American favorites in a dizzyingly designed dual-level dining room with an exhibition kitchen at center stage.
Jimbo’s Fish Shanty

The waterfront deck makes Jimbo’s the perfect casual alternative to the more formal Jimmy’s Harborside (see Jimmy’s Harborside & Jimbo’s Fish Shanty) next door. Most of the fish comes from one pier away, so it couldn’t be fresher. Stick to the simpler preparations.
Jimmy’s Harborside & Jimbo’s Fish Shanty

Don a sports coat for the more formal Jimmy’s Harborside, or lounge in shorts and sandals on the outside deck of Jimbo’s Seafood with its great harbor views. In either case, opt for the simplest preparations, as sauces don’t always measure up to the fish. See if you can recognize any of the celebrities in the glossy photos.
Joe’s American Bar & Grill

Although the white tablecloths might suggest refined dining, Joe’s fits squarely in the glorified-burger milieu. Its patio boasts prime people-watching and the staff are kid-friendly.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
- under $30
- $30–$45
- $45–$60
- $60–$75
- over $75