Boston’s compact Chinatown is the third most populous Chinese neighborhood in the US, concentrating a wealth of Asian experience in a small patch of real estate. Theater-goers find the proximity of Chinatown to the Theater District a boon for pre- and post-show dining. The Theater District itself is among the liveliest in the US, and its architecturally distinctive playhouses are nearly always active, often with local productions. Adjoining the Theater District to the south is South End, once an immigrant tenement area and now Boston’s most diverse neighborhood by race, cultural background, and sexual orientation. The country’s largest historical district of Victorian townhouses, South End has been undergoing gentrification since the 1980s and today is home to a burgeoning and energetic club, café, and restaurant scene.
For bargain tickets and theater deals (see Boston on a Budget also see; Useful Information For information on culinary tours of Chinatown (see Culinary Tours) Note: South End’s Festival Betances (third weekend in July) is a celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Call 617 927 1730 for information Note: More than 200 South End artists’ studios open to the public in September. Call the Boston Center for the Arts (617 426 5000)-
A Parisian-style bistro popular for its snazzy wine bar and its French market cooking. Black truffle vinaigrette makes Aquitaine’s steak-frites Boston’s best.
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The lush life: sugar daddies and their trophies get on down amid red velvet and goth art. Admission on a busy night may depend on how hot you look.
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Whimsical housewares fill this shop known for its hand- dipped and scented candles. Aromas include root beer, popcorn, and “home” (which smells like apple pie).
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As the periphery of ethnic Chinatown becomes increasingly homogenized, Beach Street remains the purely Chinese heart of the neighborhood, home to the traditional apothecaries and other merchants who serve a primarily immigrant population. An ornate Dragon Gate at the base of Beach Street creates a ceremonial entrance to Chinatown. The wall behind the adjacent small park is painted with a dreamy mural of a Chinese sampan boat.
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American soul food (cornbread, collard greens, ribs, and barbecue) served with a healthy side of live jazz draws a stylish crowd.
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Mediterranean cooking by way of Brazil results in lively, spicy fare such as crispy red snapper marinated in vanilla and oregano.
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The massive Cyclorama building is the centerpiece of the BCA, a performing and visual arts complex dedicated to nurturing new talent. The center provides studio space to more than 50 artists, and its Mills Gallery mounts rotating visual arts exhibitions. The BCA’s three theaters host some of the city’s most avant-garde productions of dance, theater, and performance art (see Boston Center for the Arts).
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Vegan food in the tradition of Chinese and Vietnamese temple cuisine wins over even the most devoted of carnivores.
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The hottest DJ dance club in town designates Saturday nights for twentysomething boyz. Cool off between sets at the mahogany bar or in the martini lounge (see Buzz Party @ Club Europa).
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Contemporary Hong Kong seafood reigns on the first two levels of this multi-story dining emporium. Some of Boston’s best dim sum is served on the top floor.
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For a three course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes, and extra charges.
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