First and foremost, let’s talk about how amazing the Boston Public Library is.
It is nothing short of an absolute dream and the closest to heaven that I think I’ve ever been.
You too?
Good. Glad we got that off our chest.
But really, this is not a post about the Boston Public Library. Not today anyways.
This post is about bottomless glasses of prosecco.
And fancy finger foods.
And the 30 best up-and-coming foodies in Boston.
Perfect.
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Tuesday night Rachael and I gathered for a night of fun at Zagat’s 30 Under 30 Party at the BPL. When R emailed me about the event I was instantly sold.
A night at the library in “cocktail party fancy attire?” HELLO. YES.
Celebrating delicious food and beverages? Take. me. there.
Plus, I just really like spending time with Rachael.
So Tuesday we celebrated the latest and greatest up-and-coming culinary geniuses in the Boston area. The night was meant to celebrate the 30 young (under 30) entrepreneurs, chefs, mixologists, and culinary artists, and they absolutely deserved to be recognized (meet the food stars here), but I’ve decided to share the places where you can get a taste of their work– their businesses! Restaurants, bars, food markets, and even a grilled cheese shop on wheels.
Here’s a list of the honoree’s businesses categorized by city and neighborhood:
Boston
Back Bay-
South End-
Kenmore Square-
Fenway-
Jamaica Plain-
Fort Point-
Downtown Crossing-
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Cambridge
Formaggio Kitchen* (also in the South End)
Harvard Square-
Kendall Square-
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Somerville
Inman Square
Trina’s Starlite Lounge and Parlor Spirits
Union Squre
Davis Square-
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Watertown
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Newton
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All About Town
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WOW. What a list, right?
Kind of makes me giddy.
The links marked with an asterisk* are the ones that I myself have been to (and I can speak highly of all of them), but as you can see I have a lot of dining to do. Attending this event has got me all excited about the great food industry in Boston. My wallet might start to suffer soon, but my taste buds sure won’t.
Tell me, have you been to any of these places?
And if you’re not living in or around Boston, then what on earth are you waiting for? COME VISIT US!
Once again I am incredibly proud and inspired by this city. This night was just one of those nights where I fell more in love than ever.
Thanks for being awesome, Boston. You’re the best.
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And thanks for inviting me, Rachael! Seriously, so fun– I had such a nice time! ♥
how beyond fun! my boyfriend is a sous chef in boston so I need to tell him about this…
love her your pretty outfit too!
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absolutely gorgeous! Toro is one of my favorite spots in the South End and Boston!!!
Jenna, TORO IS OUR FAVE. Like seriously. Best of Boston since 2010 (the year I first discovered it).
Oh man. My mouth is now watering.
THE CORN! Gah!!
ROXY’S!!! Wait. Does that mean you partied with James from Roxy’s at the party?! So jelly.
Didn’t meet him, but saw him? Does that count?? ;)
Sadly I have never been to Boston and I’m very far away. I will for sure be referring to this list if I ever go!!
That sounds like such a swanky event to get invited to. Oh the life of a Boston blogger…
I am very far away, but I have been to NC!!! COME HERE! Or to NYC and I will meet you there. Colleen and I were talking about it. When you plan a trip I am heading down to meet you. It’s decided. :)
That is QUITE an extensive list! I might just have to make a visit to Boston soon and use this as a guide to eat my way through the city. I’ve also been DYING to go to the BPL! I hear it is gorgeous but every time I try to visit it is closed! Next time it is happening!
This looks like such a fun event! Bottomless prosecco is always a good thing :)
It was so fun! And the BPL is glorious!! Ahhh!
Your little outfits are always so stinking cute! :D
Your blog really makes me want to move to Boston – I think that’s where all of my “Bostonian” knowledge comes from and it looks like a picture perfect place