Culture and Cocktails in Boston
Photos courtesy of MIT List Visual Arts Center and Catalyst Restaurant
BOSTON – Art is everywhere in the great city of Boston, and for every moment of culture, there's dinner and cocktails just around the corner.
MIT List Visual Arts Center
Home to the university's extensive contemporary art collection, the museum differentiates itself by loaning original pieces to students to decorate their dorm rooms. (Reason enough to apply to MIT.)
Catalyst Restaurant
A simple and traditional American menu featuring seasonal ingredients served in a sprawling, modern space.
Photo: Courtesy of Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Built to evoke a 15th-century Venetian palazzo, the walls and rooms are decorated with more than 2,500 works of art. The several empty frames are patiently awaiting the return of 13 pieces stolen in one of the most famous art world heists.
Cafe G
Delectable desserts and dishes that were served by Mrs. Gardner herself make this a frequently visited stop for post-museum sips and bites.
Photo: Courtesy of Institute of Contemporary Art
Institute of Contemporary Art
Boston's first new museum building in more than 100 years overlooks the harbor and exhibits some of the country's best contemporary art, including pieces from Nan Goldin and Louise Bourgeois.
Sam's
Have dinner and drinks upstairs within the high-end clothing store Louis Boston and you'll get some of the best water views in town.
Photo: Courtesy of JFK Library and Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The nation's 35th president and a true Boston gent is honored and celebrated at the museum that chronicles his life, leadership, and legacy.
Franklin Southie
It's a bit of a hike, but well worth the effort for the lengthy list of micro-brews, creative cocktails, and famous house-cured corned beef and cabbage.
Photo: Courtesy of SOWA Artists Guild
SOWA Artists Guild
Browse dozens of galleries and see artists in their element on the first Friday of each month or by appointment in Boston's largest artist community.
Gaslight Brasserie
A classic Parisian-style brasserie with fantastic outdoor seating and a wine list with 20 French vintages.
Photo: Courtesy of Decordova Museum
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum
A kooky sculpture garden set on the grounds of an old mansion sixteen miles outside Boston. (If you can't hitch a ride, you can take the train.)
Savenor's Market
Since dining options are sparse in Lincoln, pick up a bottle of wine and pack a lunch from that Cambridge favorite once frequented by legendary chef Julia Child.