Boston is famous for baked beans and clam chowder. Boston is not known as the “Beantown” for nothing. Boston’s famous baked beans have become one of the traditional foods, since colonial times. Boston cream pie, now the official dessert of Commonwealth Massachusetts is known for its delicacy and history. Boston is one of the biggest rum producers as well. But nothing says Boston cuisine more than seafood.
Speaking of local specialty which is “lobster” ,once a food of the poor and of prisoners now appears on practically every menu. For the ultimate silver-spoon dining experience, don’t miss L’Espalier, which is considered to be the romantic spot in the Back Bay. For a meal with Boston attitude, try Durgin-Park, a city institution that opened in 1827 and is equally famous for its fresh oysters and brusque service. Chowda’ is another local favorite, and you’ll find some of the best at Legal Sea Foods, along with great mahi mahi, oysters, and – of course – ‘lobsta’
But Bostonians do not live by chowder alone. From continental to French, Thai to Spanish, Chinese to Asian, Italian to Brazilian and Venezuelan, the Boston area offers a rich banquet of different types of cuisines. Restaurants famous for American continental cuisines include: Meritage, Church, The Bristol, Ten Tables, Salts, and Troquet where you can step in and have the ultimate American dining experience. Italian foods are also now a part of Boston Cuisine. Some of the Italian restaurants known for excellent food and service are: Prezza, Mamma Maria, Carmen, Rialto, Sage restaurants where the bakery, pizza and other Italian specialties are divine.
If you have a taste bud for Chinese dishes try these restaurants which are considered the best among all the Chinese restaurants: New shangai, Changso, East ocean city, Jumbo Seafood, Sichuan garden, China Pearl and king Fung garden. French inflected restaurants are L’Espalier, No.9 Park, Mistral, Hamersley Bistro, Clio, Radius, which promise ambience as classy as the food.
When it comes to beverages, famous are ‘Teavana’ Tea, Iced Tea and ‘Timothy’s coffees of the world’. The Boston Beer Company, Inc the leading microbrewer in America is worth mentioning. It’s known for its one of a kind beer and history as well. Well known for their adult beverages are Lenox Martell Inc, Gigis Liquors, and Huntington Wine & Spirits, Brix Wine shop, Delucas Market and wine shop and so on. After all, Boston is known for its tea party, right?!!