Best of New England — Editors’ Choice Hotel 140 is pleased to announce that we were recently awarded by Yankee’s editors and contributors, who name select restaurants, lodgings, and attractions in New England to the exclusive list. According to editors at Yankee magazine, “Every one of the 300-plus places we highlight contains an untold back story about someone striving for perfection,…
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A Taste of the Mediterranean in Greater Boston By Katherine Alex Stevens The Greater Boston area is justly famous for its hometown specialties (clam chowder or fried clams, anyone?), but did you know that, with a little searching, you can find gyros to rival those from the finest Athenian souvlatzidika, lamb and seafood dishes evocative of the Greek islands, and…
Continue Reading...Things you Find on Fenway Park Tours (Part II) by Shallots and Chalets After taking it all in on top of the Green Monster, you continue the tour by walking along behind the 3rd Baseline Grandstand, were you come across some familiar faces. The picture of Mickey Mouse you see below is actually a statue that was originally erected in…
Continue Reading...Things you Find on Fenway Park Tours – A Monster, a Red Chair and a Curse! (Part I) by Shallots and Chalets Ok. If you have small children, maybe telling them that there is a monster and a curse in Fenway Park will not be the smart thing to do. Perhaps you should tell them that there are secret…
Continue Reading...My Boston Impression: A Dizzying Mix of Youth and Tradition Being a closet history geek, I have always wanted to visit Boston. Okay, okay, to be honest, years of watching Cheers on television is the real reason that I have always wanted to visit Boston. But let’s not judge me and my great taste in late 80’s, early 90’s…
Continue Reading...Ultimate Halloween Experience – Salem – submitted by Zoe S., a travel enthusiast My husband and I got the chance to take a day trip to Salem last weekend. We had been to Salem by ferry last summer and found it a lovely town with lots of museums and cute shops. I didn’t get the chance to explore…
Continue Reading...Artistic Events in Boston – Theaters, Shows and Performances Those planning to spend time in Boston will find a handful of wonderful theaters near Hotel 140, including the Colonial Theater, Lyric Stage, Charles Playhouse, Boston Symphony Hall and the Boston Opera House. Taking in a show at any of these theaters will make for a wonderful evening filled with…
Continue Reading...Brunch, anyone? One of the best parts of being away from home is getting to taste the local flavor, and one of my favorite meals in which to do so is Brunch. Hotel 140 is so fortunate to be surrounded by a number of spots that have elevated brunch to new levels. From celebrity chefs (think “Chopped”) to sky high…
Continue Reading...Hotel 140’s Top Seafood Picks Restaurants in Boston are famous for their creative and delicious dishes featuring lobsters, oysters and other creatures of the sea. We are surrounded by water and have easy access to an amazing supply of fresh, locally sourced ingredients, as well as a heritage of preparing it faultlessly. Many travelers to Boston have “trying a New…
Continue Reading...North End Date Night Let us plan your next date or group outing! Who doesn’t love Boston’s historic Italian North End? Wine and dine at one of their many fabulous restaurants, grab a pastry, and check out the Comedy Improv Asylum. From the hotel, all you have to do is hop on the Orange Line at Back Bay station and…
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