Guidebook for Newton and Nearby
Food Scene
This is small and intimate restaurant with an asian twist, and alot of noodle variations. Delicious. Sometimes a long wait. very popular.
13 residents recomanen
Little Big Diner
1247 Centre StThis is small and intimate restaurant with an asian twist, and alot of noodle variations. Delicious. Sometimes a long wait. very popular.
This has been noted as one of the most authentic of the Indian restaurants in the area. Ver homey and warm environment.
Excellent Indian flavors and service.
6 residents recomanen
Singh's Cafe
312 Washington StThis has been noted as one of the most authentic of the Indian restaurants in the area. Ver homey and warm environment.
Excellent Indian flavors and service.
This Pizza was originally began out of New Haven,CT as one of the best pizza places. Now it Boston, perhaps not as good, but still better than average. The decor is very basic. I would recommend take out as opposed to eating in.
7 residents recomanen
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
199 Boylston StThis Pizza was originally began out of New Haven,CT as one of the best pizza places. Now it Boston, perhaps not as good, but still better than average. The decor is very basic. I would recommend take out as opposed to eating in.
Creative, upscale Asian-inspired small plates served family-style in this hip diner. This is a very popular place, recommend reservation. It is in the South End of Boston ( very hipster), about a 1/2 plus drive. A little pricey, but well worth the trip and food.
64 residents recomanen
Myers+Chang
1145 Washington StCreative, upscale Asian-inspired small plates served family-style in this hip diner. This is a very popular place, recommend reservation. It is in the South End of Boston ( very hipster), about a 1/2 plus drive. A little pricey, but well worth the trip and food.
This Starbucks is in the heart of Waban Square. For some odd reason, people from all over like to spend time at this Starbucks. Perhaps for its cozy furniture.
26 residents recomanen
Starbucks
2322 Washington StThis Starbucks is in the heart of Waban Square. For some odd reason, people from all over like to spend time at this Starbucks. Perhaps for its cozy furniture.
This is a very healthy upscale chinese restaurant. Also has a full bar. Nice space. Easy parking.
6 residents recomanen
Bernard's
55 Boylston StThis is a very healthy upscale chinese restaurant. Also has a full bar. Nice space. Easy parking.
Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain restaurant with personal touch, specializing in organic salads, soup & bowls. Easy to park. Great creative healthy salads. Amazingly delicious.
29 residents recomanen
sweetgreen
659 Boylston StLocavore-friendly counter-serve chain restaurant with personal touch, specializing in organic salads, soup & bowls. Easy to park. Great creative healthy salads. Amazingly delicious.
Trendy, local restaurant and bar with good food. A bit pricey.
About 1 mile from the house. Lots of metered parking in Newton Centre.
18 residents recomanen
sycamore.
755 Beacon StTrendy, local restaurant and bar with good food. A bit pricey.
About 1 mile from the house. Lots of metered parking in Newton Centre.
Jin Fine Asian
11 Washington StClose to the house. About a 12-15 minute walk. Good chinese food. Nice environment.
Max & Leo's Pizza Newton
325 Washington StPeople rave about this pizza.
199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill. This is a chain restaurant but it has a very broad menu and is good.
40 residents recomanen
The Cheesecake Factory
115 Huntington Ave199 Boylston Street, Chestnut Hill. This is a chain restaurant but it has a very broad menu and is good.
This is a chain restaurant but with a good selection and decent food.
9 residents recomanen
Seasons 52
220 Boylston StThis is a chain restaurant but with a good selection and decent food.
Sofra Bakery and Cafe: One Belmont Street, Cambridge, a casual cafe, bakery and specialty food shop. The sweet and savory tastes of Turkey, Lebanon and Greece are served with a contemporary twist. Order from the Meze Bar or choose one of our stuffed flatbreads or shawarmas.
72 residents recomanen
Sofra Bakery & Cafe
1 Belmont StSofra Bakery and Cafe: One Belmont Street, Cambridge, a casual cafe, bakery and specialty food shop. The sweet and savory tastes of Turkey, Lebanon and Greece are served with a contemporary twist. Order from the Meze Bar or choose one of our stuffed flatbreads or shawarmas.
506 Park Drive, creative Chinese-American cuisine made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
Serving humanely raised meat, produce from small farms, and some of the most creatively delicious street food out there.
4.5 miles from Waban. I love the place!
6 residents recomanen
Mei Mei
58 Park Dr506 Park Drive, creative Chinese-American cuisine made from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients.
Serving humanely raised meat, produce from small farms, and some of the most creatively delicious street food out there.
4.5 miles from Waban. I love the place!
51 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Neighborhood restaurant with rustic american food. Very good, very popular.
5-10 minutes by car. Reservations required.
Buttonwood
51 Lincoln Street51 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. Neighborhood restaurant with rustic american food. Very good, very popular.
5-10 minutes by car. Reservations required.
1649 Beacon Street, Waban Square
This restaurant is a 10 minute walk from the house.
Aside from pizza and gluten free pizza, it also serves salads, sandwiches, paninis, calzones and wraps 3 minutes from the house
Stone L'oven Pizza Co
1649 Beacon St1649 Beacon Street, Waban Square
This restaurant is a 10 minute walk from the house.
Aside from pizza and gluten free pizza, it also serves salads, sandwiches, paninis, calzones and wraps 3 minutes from the house
15-17 Washington Street, Wellesley Local, traditional chinese food, well prepared and fresh.
Within 5 minutes by car. Next to Jin’s. 15 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
CK Shanghai
15 Washington St15-17 Washington Street, Wellesley Local, traditional chinese food, well prepared and fresh.
Within 5 minutes by car. Next to Jin’s. 15 minute walk, 5 minute drive.
825 Washington Street, Newton. Neighborhood restaurnt with great food. About a 10 minute drive.
17 residents recomanen
Cook Newton
825 Washington St825 Washington Street, Newton. Neighborhood restaurnt with great food. About a 10 minute drive.
134 Hampshire Street, Cambridge. Oleana is a neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on flavors and comfort.
The cuisine centers on the Arabic influenced foods of the Mediterranean with a strong lean towards Turkish fare. Delicious organically grown ingredients, with a wonderful menu. About 30 minutes + by car. Must make reservations in advance.
Pricey and delish
130 residents recomanen
Oleana
134 Hampshire St134 Hampshire Street, Cambridge. Oleana is a neighborhood restaurant with a strong focus on flavors and comfort.
The cuisine centers on the Arabic influenced foods of the Mediterranean with a strong lean towards Turkish fare. Delicious organically grown ingredients, with a wonderful menu. About 30 minutes + by car. Must make reservations in advance.
Pricey and delish
24 Harvard Street, Brookline. Gem of a restaraunt and bar located in Brookline Village. Small an cozy with delicious food, italian inspired. Cash only.
38 residents recomanen
Pomodoro
24 Harvard St24 Harvard Street, Brookline. Gem of a restaraunt and bar located in Brookline Village. Small an cozy with delicious food, italian inspired. Cash only.
Japanese & Omakase: 9 East Street, Boston. Rated one of the top Japanese restaurants in Boston. Evidently there is one in NYC.
Make reservations in advance. Pricey.
26 residents recomanen
O Ya
9 East StJapanese & Omakase: 9 East Street, Boston. Rated one of the top Japanese restaurants in Boston. Evidently there is one in NYC.
Make reservations in advance. Pricey.
249 Pearl Street, Somerville Middleastern/Turkish/Mediterranean/African. This restaurant is very highly rated and hard to get into. Make a reservation asap. It is a solid 30 minute drive. Same owner as Oleana ( listed above)
109 residents recomanen
Sarma
249 Pearl St249 Pearl Street, Somerville Middleastern/Turkish/Mediterranean/African. This restaurant is very highly rated and hard to get into. Make a reservation asap. It is a solid 30 minute drive. Same owner as Oleana ( listed above)
321 Arsenal Street, Watertown Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fire grill serving wine and beer. Very popular, nice atmosphere, sort of hipster but a little loud. Outdoor bocce and patio seating when weather permits.
14 residents recomanen
Branch Line
321 Arsenal St321 Arsenal Street, Watertown Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fire grill serving wine and beer. Very popular, nice atmosphere, sort of hipster but a little loud. Outdoor bocce and patio seating when weather permits.
Located at 71 Union Street, Newton Centre. Farm to table venue. Very good, nice cozy atmosphere.
10 minutes at most by car.
Farmstead Table Restaurant
71 Union StLocated at 71 Union Street, Newton Centre. Farm to table venue. Very good, nice cozy atmosphere.
10 minutes at most by car.
Located at ‘The Street’ in Chestnut Hill, 43 Boylston Street. If you’re a seafood lover, this the best seafood restaurant around.
There are a number of different locations in the Boston area. This one is the closest one to Waban. About 10 minutes by car. Rated one of the top seafood restaurants.
105 residents recomanen
Legal Sea Foods
100 Copley PlLocated at ‘The Street’ in Chestnut Hill, 43 Boylston Street. If you’re a seafood lover, this the best seafood restaurant around.
There are a number of different locations in the Boston area. This one is the closest one to Waban. About 10 minutes by car. Rated one of the top seafood restaurants.
41 Union Street, Boston The oldest restaurant in America, established in 1826. Classic Boston.
About a half hour drive or more inot the city.
40 residents recomanen
Union Oyster House
41 Union St41 Union Street, Boston The oldest restaurant in America, established in 1826. Classic Boston.
About a half hour drive or more inot the city.
14 Harvard Street, Brookline. Healthy meals with a twist. Good burgers, beers etc.
About a 2o minute drive to Brookline.
22 residents recomanen
Matt Murphy’s Pub
14 Harvard St14 Harvard Street, Brookline. Healthy meals with a twist. Good burgers, beers etc.
About a 2o minute drive to Brookline.
Locally in Brookline Village or at 477 Shawmut Ave, South End. if you like South American Food, this is the place. Received Best of Boston in 2015
33 residents recomanen
Orinoco Brookline Village
22 Harvard StLocally in Brookline Village or at 477 Shawmut Ave, South End. if you like South American Food, this is the place. Received Best of Boston in 2015
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Irish pub, family style, big portions, homey feel.
7 residents recomanen
Dunn-Gaherin's Food and Spirits
344 Elliot StLocal Irish pub, family style, big portions, homey feel.
Neighborhoods
South End
Hip, great restaurants, bars, people watching and shopping.
Sightseeing
A must visit. Very active. Street music, harvard university, young and vibrant.
342 residents recomanen
Harvard Square
Brattle StreetA must visit. Very active. Street music, harvard university, young and vibrant.
The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. Fenway Park has been home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912 and was named after the neighborhood of which it sits. Upon its centennial, the stadium was entered into the (American) National Register of Historic Places.
815 residents recomanen
Parc Fenway
4 Jersey StThe oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and one of the most famous sporting venues in the world. Fenway Park has been home to the Boston Red Sox since 1912 and was named after the neighborhood of which it sits. Upon its centennial, the stadium was entered into the (American) National Register of Historic Places.
32 Quincy Street, Cambridge.
The Harvard Art Museums are part of Harvard University and comprise three museums: the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum and four research centers. The three museums that constitute the Harvard Art Museums were initially integrated into a single institution under the name Harvard University Art Museums in 1983. The collections include approximately 250,000 objects in all media, ranging in date from antiquity to the present and originating in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
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Museus d'Art de Harvard
32 Quincy St 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge.
The Harvard Art Museums are part of Harvard University and comprise three museums: the Fogg Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum and four research centers. The three museums that constitute the Harvard Art Museums were initially integrated into a single institution under the name Harvard University Art Museums in 1983. The collections include approximately 250,000 objects in all media, ranging in date from antiquity to the present and originating in Europe, North America, North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia.
The New England Aquarium includes the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch, which operates from April through November. The principal feature of the Aquarium is the Giant Ocean Tank, a cylindrical 200,000-US-gallon tank simulating a Caribbean coral reef. The tank houses bonnethead sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, moray eels, barracuda, and many smaller reef-living fish. Open at the top, the concrete tank is surrounded by a walkway that spirals down, allowing visitors access to 52 windows that offer views of the reef from every angle and level. At the bottom, the tank stands in a large, square 150,000-US-gallon penguin exhibit, hosting African penguins, Northern and Southern rockhopper penguins and little penguins.
399 residents recomanen
Aquari de Nova Anglaterra
1 Central WharfThe New England Aquarium includes the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch, which operates from April through November. The principal feature of the Aquarium is the Giant Ocean Tank, a cylindrical 200,000-US-gallon tank simulating a Caribbean coral reef. The tank houses bonnethead sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, moray eels, barracuda, and many smaller reef-living fish. Open at the top, the concrete tank is surrounded by a walkway that spirals down, allowing visitors access to 52 windows that offer views of the reef from every angle and level. At the bottom, the tank stands in a large, square 150,000-US-gallon penguin exhibit, hosting African penguins, Northern and Southern rockhopper penguins and little penguins.
Was once considered THE place to shop, browse, walk and sit outside at a cafe,. it is Boston’s version of Park Avenue in new York. It is still considered a wonderful place for these things; high end stores, chains and restaurants, however if you’re interests lean more toward a ‘hipster’ environment, the South End of Boston, or SOWA (South of Washington) may appeal to you more. There you will find smaller designer shops, art galleries and interesting restaurants. (more details below)
647 residents recomanen
Newbury Street
Newbury StreetWas once considered THE place to shop, browse, walk and sit outside at a cafe,. it is Boston’s version of Park Avenue in new York. It is still considered a wonderful place for these things; high end stores, chains and restaurants, however if you’re interests lean more toward a ‘hipster’ environment, the South End of Boston, or SOWA (South of Washington) may appeal to you more. There you will find smaller designer shops, art galleries and interesting restaurants. (more details below)
The Conservancy is the designated steward of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a mile-and-a-half of contemporary parks in the heart of Boston that connect people and the city with beauty and fun. The Conservancy uses organic and sustainable landscape management programs to maintain the parks and features of The Greenway. The Greenway is Boston’s only organically maintained public park and one of a handful of organically maintained urban parks in the United States. Organic maintenance means no expenditures for toxic chemicals, and lower water consumption. Plants are healthier, more resilient, and better able to withstand the wear of public use. Children and pets can freely and safely play on our park lawns without the worry of pesticides.
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Rose Kennedy Greenway
Atlantic Avenue The Conservancy is the designated steward of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a mile-and-a-half of contemporary parks in the heart of Boston that connect people and the city with beauty and fun. The Conservancy uses organic and sustainable landscape management programs to maintain the parks and features of The Greenway. The Greenway is Boston’s only organically maintained public park and one of a handful of organically maintained urban parks in the United States. Organic maintenance means no expenditures for toxic chemicals, and lower water consumption. Plants are healthier, more resilient, and better able to withstand the wear of public use. Children and pets can freely and safely play on our park lawns without the worry of pesticides.
SOWA (South of Washington) is the Art and Design District of Boston, where most of the more current art galleries and one of a kind stores can be found. The first Friday of each month offers an open event to all, with galleries and stores open to the public. Most of the stores offer items by community artisans and designers and are one-of-a-kind products.
54 residents recomanen
SoWa Open Market
500 Harrison AveSOWA (South of Washington) is the Art and Design District of Boston, where most of the more current art galleries and one of a kind stores can be found. The first Friday of each month offers an open event to all, with galleries and stores open to the public. Most of the stores offer items by community artisans and designers and are one-of-a-kind products.
The ICA is an art museum and exhibition space located in the seaport district of Boston. Its current home was built in 2006 and designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum for contemporary art in Bosotn.
299 residents recomanen
Institut d'Art Contemporani, Boston
25 Harbor Shore DrThe ICA is an art museum and exhibition space located in the seaport district of Boston. Its current home was built in 2006 and designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro. The museum for contemporary art in Bosotn.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and museum of John Fitzgerald
Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It is located on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum & Library
Columbia PointThe John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and museum of John Fitzgerald
Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States. It is located on Columbia Point in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston.
465 Huntington Avenue, Boston The MFA is the fourth largest museum in the United States. It contains more
than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas.
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Museu de Belles Arts de Boston
465 Huntington Ave465 Huntington Avenue, Boston The MFA is the fourth largest museum in the United States. It contains more
than 450,000 works of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the Americas.
The Swan Boats are a fleet of dual-pontooned pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston,
The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since become a cultural icon for the city.
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Swan Boats
4 Charles StThe Swan Boats are a fleet of dual-pontooned pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston,
The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since become a cultural icon for the city.
Trinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay of Boston, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
The church was designed by Henry Hobson Richardson, who is one of the most recognized American architects who designed buildings in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and other cities. The style he popularized is named for him: Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Richardson is one of “the recognized trinity of American architecture.”
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Església de la Trinitat
206 Clarendon StTrinity Church in the City of Boston, located in the Back Bay of Boston, is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
The church was designed by Henry Hobson Richardson, who is one of the most recognized American architects who designed buildings in Albany, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and other cities. The style he popularized is named for him: Richardsonian Romanesque. Along with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, Richardson is one of “the recognized trinity of American architecture.”
The New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. Inspired by a group of Holocaust survivors who found new lives in the Boston area, the New England Holocaust Memorial was built to foster reflection on the impact of bigotry and the outcomes of evil during World War II and to this day.
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New England Holocaust Memorial
98 Union StThe New England Holocaust Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts is dedicated to the Jewish people who were murdered by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust. Inspired by a group of Holocaust survivors who found new lives in the Boston area, the New England Holocaust Memorial was built to foster reflection on the impact of bigotry and the outcomes of evil during World War II and to this day.
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We are only 6/10 mile to the greenline
The greenline will take you into Boston and connect to other trains that will take you to other surrounding communities. Including Cambridge, Somerville, the South End, Newbury Street, Charles Street, The MFA, the Childrens Museum and the Science Museum and more.
The MFA is free on Wednesday nights