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The establishments profiled in The Historic Shops and Restaurants
of Boston—all in business for a century or more—embody
the city’s spirit and embrace its history and strong
sense of tradition. Author Phyllis Méras takes the reader
to some of the most beautiful, evocative locations in Boston,
all the while weaving the shops’ and restaurants’ histories
with that of the city.
Whether offering ornamental hardware for the fine old residences
of the city; gold, silver or platinum flutes made in a 160-year
old former carriage house, or candies with a romantic history
that includes a shipwreck and an enterprising young widow, the
superlative quality of the goods and services they provide has
allowed them to endure in a city of discriminating shoppers and
diners. From a restaurant with the oldest hand-carved bar in
America, to a vintage clothing shop where future Presidents sold
their second-hand clothing, to bakeries, bookbinders, art galleries,
and farm stands, these venerable establishments continue to provide
the best of what Boston has to offer.
The guide profiles:
• 52 businesses including booksellers, barber shops, food and spirits
shops, general stores and clothiers, art galleries and societies, stonecutters,
and more;
• 7 places to eat and drink, including fine restaurants, cafes, and pubs;
• 6 inns and hotels.
The address, phone, transit stops, and opening hours for each
establishment are included.
In addition, more than 30 additional establishments are mentioned
in brief.
Phyllis Méras, the former travel editor
of the Providence
Journal, has a long acquaintance with Boston, both from
her days as a student at Wellesley College, and later as editor
of its alumnae magazine. She is the author of fourteen books
and a year-round resident of Martha’s Vineyard.
ISBN 978-1-892145-44-4
Retail Price: $16.95
Price: $12.71 (25% off)
"This little guide to century-old businesses in the Greater Boston area packs a practical and historical punch. If you're an architecture buff, you can use it to scope out old buildings. A shopper can use it to find companies known for their longevity. The foodie can discover long-enjoyed restaurants to add a taste of the past to the repast..." —Cape Cod Times
"This is a very charming book indeed.." —The Providence Journal
Since the publication of The Historic Shops & Restaurants of Boston, Cafe Marliave (page 171) has closed.
In late August 2007, The Harcourt Bindery will be moving to 80 Cambridge St, Charlestown. Tel. 617-242-5959. MBTA Orange Line to Sullivan Square.
