As Parents Weekend approaches at Boston University, we are all pumped to see our families and have some REAL food. BU’s dining halls do quite a good job at providing enough options, but let's be real: dining hall food is not enough. So, here is a list of restaurants to have your parents take you to when they get to Boston,
so you can get some yummy and delicious food to keep you going until Thanksgiving break arrives.
1. Paparazzi: This Italian restaurant located on Newbury Street makes everything from scratch. Since Paparazzi makes everything from scratch, it is great for people who have food allergies, as it allows for accommodations to be made to fit your dietary needs. All the dishes are delicious and authentic. I highly recommend the gnocchi di Sorrento and salmone alla griglia. If you don’t feel full after your pasta dinner, I highly recommend staying for dessert. The warm brownie sundae is a Barry family favorite! Paparazzi has a warm atmosphere and delicious food that will make your special time with your family worthwhile.
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Located: 159 Newbury Street
2. Sonsie: Located on Newbury Street, this eclectic restaurant provides an array of foods that makes it easy for everyone to find something on the menu. This is a Boston brunch favorite. So take your family to Sonsie for Sunday brunch and ask for a table that faces Newbury Street so you can enjoy your brunch while having a view of the hustle and bustle on Newbury. Hey, you may be sitting at a table Tom Brady and Gisele Bünchden sat at as they love to eat at the front tables at Sonsie.
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Located: 327 Newbury Street
3. Mela: Located in Boston’s South End, this authentic Indian restaurant provides Indian food with an added twist. Although it may be a little out of the way, it is definitely worthwhile. If your family enjoys ethnic food than I would definitely give Mela a try!
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Located: 578 Tremont Street
4. Casa Romero: Mexican food is always a good option. This Mexican restaurant is off the beaten path on Gloucester Street, but it is well worth the step of Newbury Street. Once you walk down the stairs to the restaurant, you are hit with an authentic Mexican dining experience and food. Enjoy some chips and salsa while filling in your family on all that this semester has brought so far. The food delivers on all notes and is a wonderful place to take the family.
Located: 30 Gloucester Street
5. Grill 23: If you want your parents to really treat you to a good steak dinner then I think that Grill 23 would be the perfect place. Grill 23 is an upscale steakhouse that is highly raved about by foodies. It is located in the Back Bay and offers a dining experience that spoils diners. If you are looking for a good piece of steak then Grill 23 is the place to go.
Located: 161 Berkeley Street
6. Legal Sea Foods: Boston is known for its accessibility to good seafood and Legal Sea Foods definitely delivers on that. There are multiple locations around Boston with different menus and setups, so the options for seafood are endless.
Located: Coply Place, 26 Park Plaza, 255 State Street
7. Paramount: Located in Beacon Hill, this Boston classic is a wonderful place to grab breakfast or lunch if you are brave enough to wait in the line that wraps around onto Charles Street on Saturdays and Sundays. Although the line may seem daunting, the food is definitely worth it. I highly recommend the pancakes and the French toast. It does not get better than a morning spent at the Paramount with family.
Located: 44 Charles Street
8. Thinking Cup: If you are shopping on Newbury with your family make sure to stop by Thinking Cup. Thinking Cup is the cutest coffee shop that offers yummy coffee, lattes, sandwiches and lots of pastries. It is a wonderful place to step in and refuel before you continue to shop!
Located: 85 Newbury Street
Boston offers so many more wonderful options that I failed to mention, but these are a few of my family’s Boston favorites. No matter where you eat remember that you are lucky that your family made the trip to Boston to visit you. Make your time memorable with your family! Enjoy.
