Nestled in Downtown Crossing, Boston, Yvonne's is an eccentric, swanky boîte. The sprawling space of this premier establishment comprises a mélange of banquettes, booths, nooks and even a supper club. The painstakingly curated venue plays an ideal host to business dinners and dates with girlfriends alike. At the heart of this club is an impressive bar, which doles out delicious, heady cocktails, skillfully put together by beverage director Nicole Lebedevitch. Making for ideal pairings with the drinks are the small plates, which range from Asian street food to Latin American delicacies. If you are looking to play dress up and regale in a high-end establishment in Boston, Yvonne's is just the place to be.
Cambridge Brewing Company is one of the older microbreweries in the city and is popular with students and the after-work crowd. Located in an old warehouse with high ceilings and exposed brick, there are four fresh, year-round brews as well as seasonal beers available here. Choose from an ever-changing selection of porters, ales and the occasional hefeweizen. The menu is tempting as well, with entrees that include burgers, jambalaya, blackened catfish and brick-oven pizza. Catering and a function space for up to 100 are available.
Mainly a venue for rock 'n' roll acts, Paradise Rock Club draws a partying crowd in their late 20s and early 30s. If you do not want to dance, comfortable couches upstairs allow pleasant observation of all the goings-on downstairs. One of the best places in Boston to see live music, the club hosts pop, alternative and better-known local acts almost nightly. Prominent acts who have made appearances include Bare Naked Ladies, Flaming Lips, the Wallflowers, Goo Goo Dolls, and Jack Johnson.
Publick House has a large selection of beers. With 20 beer taps, micro-brews and imported ales it is a veritable beer heaven. Young people frequent this place for after work drinks and for the singles scene. The food is eclectic and tasty especially after the long wait for a table. The menu is inspired by German and Belgian pubs and has the ambiance and decor to go with it.
Carrie Nation Restaurant & Cocktail Club celebrates the aristocratic charm of Boston during the pre-Prohibition era between the two World Wars. It is replete with velvet chairs, period lamps and candles casting a dim glow, a stately white bar counter with Victorian mirrors and columns, and shelves lined with bottles exhibiting vintage labels. Its eclectic cocktail selection includes the gin-infused Million Dollar Cop, inspired by the famous brewer Garret Oliver, the tequila-based King Solomon, and the Rascal King and Liggett's Literature, influenced by politicians and writers respectively. This restaurant tweaks American classics with dishes like Lobster BLT, and Truffle Mac and Cheese. Its multiple themed bars, including the Speakeasy Room, can be hired for private dining and parties.
If you are looking to enjoy some authentic cuisine food, Hojoko restaurant located in the Fenway neighborhood, offers patrons exactly that, served in a trendy hipster ambiance. The eclectic mix of trinkets that make up the decor here, range from action-figures of Godzilla, to a large skull morphed onto a Barbie-doll body. This fun and casual eatery is a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and relax as you sip on a cold beer or a frozen cocktail like the Japanese Caucasian. Sample a bowl of the Funky Chicken Ramen, along with a Fried Salmon Fin.