Modern and minimalist, this brainchild of Barbara Lynch fits right in to this up-and-coming urban 'hood. At the sportello, or lunch counter, suited yuppies indulge in sophisticated soups and salads and decadent polenta and pasta dishes. It’s a popular spot, which means it’s usually a tight squeeze, but the attentive waitstaff ensure that everybody is comfortable and content.
Sportello
Boston
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Nearby Boston attractions
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Located in a renovated warehouse, this gallery is part of the Fort Point Arts Community. At FP3 you will find solo shows by some of the most prominent…
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This refurbished big-windowed warehouse is the hub of the Fort Point Arts Community, and contains a gallery featuring work from the talented collective…
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Towering 40ft over Fort Point Channel, the giant Hood Milk Bottle would hold 50,000 gallons of milk if it could hold a drop (that’s 800,000 glasses of…
5. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
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6. Institute of Contemporary Art
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Boston has become a focal point for contemporary art in the 21st century, with the Institute of Contemporary Art leading the way. The building is a work…
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Fort Point is no longer the gritty, offbeat artists' enclave it once was, but there is still a flourishing artistic community here – which you will find…
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With food vendors and farmers markets, this is a popular lunch spot for the working world. You know you're in the right place when you spot the giant…