The South End got its name because it's located south of the Back Bay. The area is a mix of residential and commercial zoning that is dense, with a different look and feel on nearly every street. This nabe boasts more public playgrounds per square foot than any other nabe in Boston, and has become a major dining district, thanks in part to its proximity to nabes like Back Bay and Beacon Hill. The area is served by the Orange Line T.
The South End is an idyllic place, with rows of brownstones, young couples walking perfectly groomed dogs and adorable boutiques filled with knick-knacks. It’s gotten a reputation as Boston’s newest hip dining scene where you can empty your wallet on oysters at Myers + Chang or on pecan rolls at Flour. It may seem stuffy (how many boutique dog hotels does one neighborhood need?) but that’s a fair enough tradeoff for pristine streets and excellent dining. Some streets are nicer than others—Washington and Tremont are safer than Albany Street—but overall it’s a lovely place to live or visit. The SoWA market is a must on Sunday afternoons and Drag Queen Bingo, hosted by the South End Neighborhood Association is always a good time.
dining, markets, brownstones, dogs
Between a large city hospital and a bilingual daycare center on Harrison Ave, in the South End, Estragon is an inconspicuous portal to Spain. The place has a strong local following among weary doctors and nurses from Boston Medical Center, and among nine to fivers who come from all parts of the city to take advantage of the weekday happy hour.”
—NabeWise BlogA handful of local South End restaurants and bars will donate their time and services in the name of everyone’s favorite bottom feeder, the lobster. The Boston Lobster Party is a charity event featuring a lobster lunch, and beer tastings from over 2o New England breweries. ”
—NabeWise Blog
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