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Boston has a big attitude and even bigger portion sizes. The city has no problem boasting that it has one of the best Restaurant Week events in the country\u2014because it\u2019s the honest truth. Start practicing your accent and brace your belt buckle: Restaurant Week Boston is back with a vengeance.<\/p>\n

What to expect during Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason Bravo\u2019s Top Chef<\/em> shot its last season in Boston (we’re #teamMeiLin); the city is full of top-notch eateries of all varieties, with some of the best cooks in the business. The year 2015 brings a new official name to Restaurant Week\u2014”Dine Out”\u2014as well as a bigger variety of prix fixe<\/em> menus at deliciously low prices. Gone are the days of the standard US$38 sticker price. In its place are US$15-38 lunches and dinners.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dismissive chatter about\u00a0Boston food<\/a>\u00a0consisting of boring burgers and fries amounts to nothing but a hill of beans. Boston is the birthplace of America, with a long tradition of incorporating textures and flavors from other cultures. Of course, if you do want a simple burger with fries during Restaurant Week, don\u2019t think of your order as a surrender. Some of the top restaurants in Boston offer modern twists on American fare. Want something fancy? There\u2019s that too. Enjoy everything from oysters on the half shell and cranberry-infused salmon to specialty bean dishes (of course).<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: M.C. Spiedo is considered one of the best new restaurants in Boston, as well as the busiest. Definitely make reservations for this one.<\/p>\n

Bites of Boston<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pull a Paul Revere and get ready to shout to anyone who\u2019ll listen how good the food is in Boston. No matter if you get the munchies in the morning, noon, or night, here\u2019s a guide for sampling some of the best joints in the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Morning<\/em><\/p>\n

Like a little history to go with your hash browns? Grab brunch in Boston Proper, the area that encompasses the most famous neighborhoods in town: Beacon Hill, West End, Downtown, and North End. Stop into\u00a0CLINK.<\/a>\u00a0for an early lunch. You\u2019ll understand why the restaurant recently added the punctuation mark to its name once you eat the food\u2014it is delicious, period<\/em>. In true \u201cBeantown\u201d style, order the spiced garbanzo beans with the smoked salmon BLT. It may sound like a pedestrian meal, but CLINK. is the type of spot that uses fancy white plates and splatters of sauce for elegant presentations. It\u2019s the kind of thing you\u2019d see on Food Network\u2019s Chopped<\/em>\u2014minus cow tongue on the menu.<\/p>\n

You also may want to pop into Grotto a few streets over. The Italian joint offers an illicit feel to its sinfully decadent food. The red pipes and chandelier lights are old world, and give an extrasensory experience to lunch. Order the Spinaci Primi, with baby spinach, beets, walnuts, goat cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette. It\u2019s an Instagram-worthy sight and one to make your friends jealous. Luckily, you\u2019re there in person and can taste how the tart flavors pair perfectly with the crunch of the nuts and soft textures of the sweet goat cheese.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Afternoon<\/em><\/p>\n

Remember how chicken soup was the only soup you\u2019d ever order as a kid (or still do)? It\u2019s time to broaden your palate during your afternoon in the South Boston Waterfront\u2014also called the Seaport District. Some of the best restaurants in Boston are located near the old tug boats, including M.C. Spiedo. Here, along with the bubbling hot minestrone soup, order the spit-roasted chicken sandwich. This ain\u2019t your mama\u2019s sandwich; this one comes with prosciutto, basil, lemon aioli, grilled onions, and rosemary focaccia so good, you\u2019ll be Tweeting about it at the table.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Night<\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you fancy 24\/7 or just enjoy splurging every once in a while, let your wallet loose in Back Bay. This area of town is considered the Rolls Royce neighborhood of Boston. Within the intricate Victorian architecture, regal buildings, and pristine gardens you\u2019ll find spots like\u00a0Back Bay Harry<\/a>. Impress your date and order the Veuve Clicquot Reserve 2004 champagne, and then give your fork a treat by ordering the coconut curry mussels with soba noodles, pea greens, and fresh lime. Expect nothing but a salty punch of flavor straight to the roof of your mouth.<\/p>\n

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The nitty gritty<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boston\u2019s Restaurant Week lasts from March 1-6 and 8-13. With tons of five-star restaurants, rowdy pubs, and cobblestone cafes, long lines are to be expected throughout this year’s event. If you\u2019re traveling from out of town, book your\u00a0Boston hotel<\/a>\u00a0early before the rush. This is Boston, and good food waits for no one but the hungriest and most ambitious.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Which Boston restaurant are you looking forward to sampling the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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