photo by Mei Lin Barral
I'm out on the Charles. The wind is blowing, but the sun is a kind sight after a morning of rain. The gaggle of geese and BU students look over on the dock. A girl, 5 feet and 1 inch tall in the middle of a photoshoot.
That's me.
I love this city, and sometimes that's hard to come by. What, with the rent being absolutely, incredibly, 'wicked' sky-high, who wouldn't have a little freak out session once in awhile? But, the place blossoms in the spring and gets cozy in the winter. And there's nobody that loves it as much as I do except... local businesses. Men and women who took their chances on this place and thrive in up-and-coming neighborhoods. Generations of families that invested their whole lives into this and are now local legends.
I walk across this city with a FitBit on my right hand, New Balances on my feet and Runkeeper on my phone. I step into Bagelsaurus every other week even though I live across the river. It's an experience every time I go into Black Ink and realize it's not exactly the same as the one in Beacon Hill. And don't even get me started about Follain.
Well actually, do. Because here we are. I'm going to tell you about every place I love and why. I'll also tell you some insider stuff that you won't find on Yelp -- like "is it worth it to wait 40 minutes for brunch here if I'm really hungry?" (the answer is probably yes, but I'll let you know of places close by in case you get hangry.)
Come dine with me (and shop with me, and just maybe stay awhile.)
617,
Nishat
PS. If you'd like to picnic with me in Harvard Yard, come say hi on Twitter or Instagram. Don't bring your car.
Lovely post! Is it sad that I gauge everything in Cambridge based on the carpark by JFK Street near the Wagamama? I had to track where Black Ink was in relationship to that, but I think I have it.
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DeleteIf you're at Wagamama, go further into the Square by the big intersection (close to the Curious George store and the main Red Line MBTA entrance.) Cross the road right next to Tory Row (the restaurant) and Black Ink is nestled in there!
I love your blog. There's so much in Boston that I don't have time to visit, so your blog will help me learn so much. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you! What a lovely compliment.
DeleteI really miss Boston! I love it so much more now that I moved away. Since that was 10 yrs ago, your blog will keep me up to date on the cool places I won't have time to discover, when I am there running around with family & friends for a week at a time. THANKS for a lovely blog! Please keep it going. :-)
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