What to do and see in Downtown, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Food & Drink

September 4, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Walk the Freedom Trail the first time you visit Boston and you'll quickly get a sense of this coastal city's revolutionary spirit and history. But make sure you also explore some of Boston's fine museums (try the Isabella Stewart Gardner, featuring masterpieces displayed in their collector's mansion) and old neighborhoods (like the North End, Boston's Little Italy). You can't claim to have experienced real Boston culture, though, until you've watched a Red Sox game from the bleachers.
Restaurants in Boston

1. Bites of Boston Food Tours

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Bites of Boston Food Tours

Get off the beaten path and get a "taste" of Boston's most vibrant and delicious neighborhoods - literally and figuratively! During our tours, guests can expect to not only taste delicious local food specialties, but also to learn about the chef/owners behind each of these eateries, and to to visit and learn about unique points of local historical, architectural and cultural interest in each neighborhood. Our tour experiences are filled with food, facts and fun! All food tastings are included in the ticket price and collectively provide enough food for a satisfying lunch for most people. This tour covers approximately 1.5 miles in 3 hours and is suitable for a variety of ages and fitness levels.

2. City Brew Tours

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City Brew Tours

Boston Brew Tours is New England's only all-inclusive beer adventure. Whether you're a light beer person or connoisseur, Boston Brew Tours provides a safe and comfortable way to visit the region's top breweries. From Pilsners to Stouts, our beer geeks will introduce you to award-winning beers of all styles. Each Tour Includes a tasting and an in-depth analysis of over 15+ different beers, lunch at the Meadhall, and round-trip transportation. On behalf of everyone at Boston Brew Tours, drink local and get beer-educated with us What this tour cost includes: Beer samples at the breweries/locations we visit (trust us, we provide plenty) VIP tours at 3-4 breweries (All tours include 4 stops!) An awesome beer and food pairing meal (not appetizers!) Safe and sober transportation in our awesome brew vans Our charismatic and hilarious beer connoisseur/tour guide The history of Boston's beer scene Beer journal for tasting notes City Brew Tour VIP Lanyards and 3 post cards to send to a loved one or your greatest enemy- we won’t judge.

3. Ye Olde Tavern Tours

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Ye Olde Tavern Tours

Since 2013, Ye Olde Tavern Tours has been offering the best way to learn Boston's history because you drink beer while doing it! On this historic tavern tour, you'll walk along the Freedom Trail to see and learn about ten historic sites related to the American Revolution and grab a beer at some of the nation's oldest taverns. Founded by a PhD in American history, you'll hear about and immerse yourself in Boston's drunken and revolutionary past. Our tours are the best way to walk the Freedom Trail and enjoy the rich history of Boston! Huzzah!

4. Boston Chinatown Tours

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Boston Chinatown Tours

The rich history of Boston’s Chinatown can seem impervious to outsiders. The array of treats can be overwhelming, even intimidating. Travelers and locals alike rave about the insights they get, the fun they have touring Chinatown with me. Chinese BBQ, pastries, Boba, dim sum, and more. Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine in an herbalist's shop. Three tours to accommodate your needs/time. $50-75 Private tours/group tours also available!

5. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

177 Milk St Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3404 +1 857-990-3625 [email protected] http://www.177milkstreet.com/cookingschool
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Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street

Part classroom, part playground, all kitchen, Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Cooking School is where you'll learn to transform your home cooking. Our school offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience at the set of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street TV show, development kitchen, and editorial office. Even though we're experts, we remember what it's like to learn something new. Christopher Kimball's Milk Street in downtown Boston is home to our editorial offices and cooking school. It also is where we record Christopher Kimball's Milk Street television and radio shows. Milk Street is changing how we cook by searching the world for bold, simple recipes and techniques. Adapted and tested for home cooks everywhere, these lessons are the backbone of what we call the new home cooking.

Reviewed By 103katherinek

Vegetarian cooking on Saturday and Flatbreads on Sunday were both fantastic. The workshop was taught by Rosie who is in charge of the educational program. She is a wonderful teacher. I am an experienced cook but was dazzled by the new things that I learned. The space is fantastic!

6. Tipsy Chocolates

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Tipsy Chocolates

Do you love chocolate? Do you love cocktails? Then you'll love Tipsy Chocolates! Join us for a Tipsy Chocolate Tour or book a Tipsy Truffle Making Class. Bring your best girl or guy friends for a 2-hour chocolate and cocktail tour through Boston's historic Back Bay. Tempt your taste buds with champagne truffles, chocolate confections and a chocolate cocktail at some of the sweetest shops along our route. Each tour includes hand-selected chocolate tastings at multiple shops in the neighborhood and tales of chocolate's deep ties to Massachusetts. All tours are for guests 21+ and IDs will be checked at the start of each tour. If you'd prefer to stay home, we'll come to you with an in-home Tipsy Truffle Making Experience. Learn to make two types of chocolate truffle, each with a boozy chocolate ganache center.

7. Selfup

19 Kingston St #1, Boston, MA 02111-2080 +1 857-219-2519 [email protected] http://selfup.com/
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Selfup

Selfup offers a huge variety of cooking classes in the Boston area. All of these classes are headed by a chef or chefs who excel in their particular area of expertise. Instead of teaching yourself at home, you can elect to engage in a Selfup class, where you can learn in an intimate environment where you can personally interact with the chef.

Reviewed By X5024XEmichaelb

I took my girlfriend for a birthday present/valentine’s day gift. i would highly recommend this to any couple - very hands on, fun, great food and atmosphere! definitely going back.

8. Classpop!

Boston, MA +1 800-385-0675 http://classpop.com/
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Classpop!

Classpop! provides fun & social cooking classes starting at $39/person at top restaurants near you. Our cooking classes are suitable for everyone and no prior experience is needed to participate. We cover a broad range of cuisines, including Italian (e.g. hand-made pasta or pizza), Japanese (e.g. sushi), Asian (e.g. dumplings) and desserts. Our customers book our cooking classes for different occasions, including birthday parties, date nights, holiday parties or team building events.

9. Boston Public Market

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108-2407 +1 617-973-4909 [email protected] http://bostonpublicmarket.org
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Boston Public Market

The Boston Public Market is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 35 New England artisans and food producers housed under one roof offering fresh foods, prepared meals, crafts, and specialty items. Residents and visitors alike can find seasonal, locally sourced food from Massachusetts and New England, including fresh produce, meat and poultry, eggs, dairy, seafood, baked goods, specialty items, crafts, and prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Everything sold at the Market is produced or originates in New England.

Reviewed By AdventureDiva - Manchester, United States

This marketplace has food producers housed under one room offering prepared fresh foods, crafts and many specialty items. I stumbled upon this place while getting to another destination and was glad to have found this artisan marketplace gem.

10. Boston Wine Tours

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Boston Wine Tours

About Us Hello and welcome to Boston Wine Tours. This tour was created to teach people about wine, also take you for a sneak peak at different neighborhoods around Boston & Have fun! What you can expect on each tour. We try 6 different wine's, stop at 3 different establishments pair wine with food. We explore several different neighborhoods.

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