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Avila

• 1 Charles St. S
• 617.267.4810
• Avila offers a selection of Mediterranean food from Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France. Classic good food is served here, including pizza, Veal Sirloin, and Scottish Salmon. There is a wide selection, so there should be something for every palette. The breads, ice creams and sorbets are all homemade and there are plenty of small dishes to encourage sharing.

Bangkok Hut Inc

• 63 Stuart St.
• 617.338.5600
• Thai food seems to be a favorite of the staff of HNMUN and it should be yours as well. Serving a great selection of Thai food, Bangkok hut is a great place to catch a quick meal in between committee meetings. A dish that goes for around $10 is more than enough to feed two, making this the perfect place to grab a meal with the entire team.

California Pizza Kitchen

• 137 Stuart St
• 617.720.0999
• California Pizza Kitchen is the perfect place to take your delegation after a long day of debating. With over 20 different pizza selections, it is sure to satisfy even the most finicky members of your group. Selections include the Cajun pizza made Blackened chicken and spicy Andouille sausage with a Creole sauce, roasted red & yellow peppers, mild onions and Mozarrella cheese, topped with green onions or the Tostada pizza made with Southwestern black beans, sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses topped with chilled shredded lettuce. Most pizzas range from $9-$13 and are enough to fill two people.

Club Café

• 209 Columbus Ave
• 617.536.0966
• A very chic, elegant location with linen-draped tables and two very popular lounges. Three courses are advertised and specialties include beef capriccios, tagliatelle, or black angus rib eye. Halibut, swordfish, duck, pork, chicken, and pasta entrees are also available.

Figs

• 42 Charles Street
• 617.742.3447
• On the edge of Boston’s picturesque Beacon Hill neighborhood and a stone’s throw away from the Public Garden, Figs is ideally situated as your place is unwind at the end of that day spent visiting the best Boston has to offer. Relaxed and unpretentious, the place offers that good Italian-American flavor you would get from a North End restaurant in a cozy redbrick setting. The place is popular and the food is great and reasonably priced – count $14-$16 for a main course – but if pizza or pasta isn’t your dish of choice, you may be better off checking out the other great restaurants around.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

• 217 Stuart St.
• 617.292.0808
• Fleming’s is a more up-market restaurant, as shown in the food, décor, and prices. It’s certainly pricey but if you are a meat lover, Fleming’s has some excellent options. Choose between Prime Ribeye, Lamb chops, and a Prime New York Strip. Vegetarian options include a range of salads or such dishes as French Onion Soup.

Haru

• Huntington Avenue, just below Prudential Center Mall
• 617.536.0770
• Haru is the place you’d go to as a successful and hip 25-year old professional with that cute co-worker you’re traveling for business with. The place is very chic and zen without being over-the-top, the Japanese-inspired food a real treat and the presentation wonderful – and you’ll be sure to find a quiet corner to have wonderful conversations with the people you’ve met. Talk about ambitions and dreams and the busy life you’re living; with your toned-down suits, you’ll fit right it. Prices are on the pricier end – expect above $20 for a good plate of sushi or fish – but sure worth the extra expense.

Joe’s American Bar & Grill

• 279 Dartmouth Street
• 617.536.4200
• Joe’s American Bar & Grill has that up-market American steakhouse feel – democratic yet refined, with a large TV hanging over the bar broadcasting sports in an atmosphere that still manages to be sober, somewhat classy even. You’ll find all of America’s favorite foods, cooked and presented simply but effectively. Despite the name however, the place is not your Average Joe’s hangout, and the prices reflect it somewhat – at around $22-24 for a steak, the place tends towards the pricier side, but good fish ($17-18), pasta (about $15) and burgers ($8-10) will satisfy the smaller budgets.

L’Aroma Café

• 85 Newbury St
• 617.412.4001
• A typical, cute Boston café. Newspapers and old books are littered about the tables, reflecting the relaxed atmosphere. Coffee’s are the nowadays standard $2, but there are also daily featured teas. The usual café food is also served- biscotti, bagels, cakes, pecan pie, tarts and sandwiches – but it’s all fresh and well made. For a tasty, simple meal or snack, this place is perfect.

Laurel Grill & Bar

• 142 Berkeley St
• 617.424.6711
• A more upscale restaurant that would require a bit of time, a sit down meal, and nicer dress, the Laurel Bar and Grill features more refined and quality food. Menu items include ribs, steak, seafood, salads, fries, burgers, pasta and many of the other staples of a restaurant of its scale. Prices are reasonable for lunch (a steak is $15.99) with all other items less expensive. It is a restaurant suited for a nicely dressed, sit down meal.

Papa Razzi

• 271 Barmouth Street
• 617.536.6560
• Papa Razzi is Italian and proud of it – still offering you a meal with primi and secondi piatti, as well as focaccia and grissini to snack on as your meal is cooked to order, the way it’s really done in Italy. The place is elegant without being pretentious, lined with old pictures, and the menu treats the guest to a wonderful list of pasta. Prices vary widely – from $12 for a good dish of tomato pasta to $25.50 for their famed filetto balsamico. Literally right next to the Copley T-stop, the place is perfect for those wishing for that Italian touch without searching too far.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

• 8 Park Plz # D6
• 617.573.0821
• The atmosphere of Chang’s is trendy and busy. There is a great bar and it is always full with customers enjoying both the vibe and food. A typical starter of Vegetable dumplings costs $5.50, and for main course there are many classic Chinese options including Roasted Duck for $15 and Wok-seared lamb for $13. Vegetarian options include Vegetable Chow Fun for $8 and Coconut Curry Vegetables for $8. Finish with The Great Wall of Chocolate for $8 or New York Style Cheesecake for $8.50. Take-out is also available.

Shino Express Sushi

• 144 Newbury Street
• 617.262.4530
• Shino Express Sushi lies on Boston’s hip Newbury Street but is less pretentious than its prestige location would at first suggest. Nestled on the ground floor of a typical row house, the place prides itself on its freshness, health and flavor – serving only brown rice to accompany its meals. At $8-11 for a roll, prices are reasonable and the food is good, and location make this a safe bet for that Asian taste.

Skipjack’s Seafood Emporium

• 199 Clarendon St
• 617.536.3500
• If there is one thing Boston is known for it is most definitely seafood and where better to go than Skipjack’s the seafood experts. Order a bowl of Boston clam chowder and them complete your meal with any of their various selections of fish or lobster dishes which range from $18-$20. Although it may not be the cheapest place to go, Skipjack’s will definitely impress.

Sweetwater Café

• 3 Bolyston Place
• 617.351.2515
• A great hangout with a relaxed atmosphere, Sweetwater Café features an affordable American menu that includes sandwiches, burgers, etc. A very nice atmosphere with prices ranging from $10-$14.

The Food Court

• 10 Park Plaza
• 617.742.6431
• The place to go for a wide range of cheaper food options. Check out Coldstone Creamery for ice cream along or any of the many restaurants which offer pizza, burgers, and Chinese and Mexican cuisine to name a few items.

Troquet

• 140 Bolyston St.
• 617.695.9463
• Looking for a classy place to take out that hot significant other in committee? Troquet is the place to go. This cozy restaurant and wine bar offers a wide selection of wines, French cuisine, and a beautiful view of Boston Common from the upstairs dining hall. Coupled with several delicious pasta, steak, and seafood options, the typical price range of $20-$30 dollars will seem like a small price to pay for you dining experience.

White Star Tavern

• 565 Bolyston Street
• 617.536.4477
• The White Star Tavern is a bar/bistro that boasts the best onion rings in Boston. It’s grilled rosemary-garlic chicken with smoked bacon and jack cheese is quite good, as is the buttermilk battered crispy chicken and the vegetarian Vidalia onion and Yukon gold potato soup. Freshly remodeled and under new ownership, the premises are well kept.

Saunter!

Freedom Trail

• T: Park Street on the green or red line
• 617.227.8800 // daily 9am -5pm // Free Admission
• The Freedom Trail is a 2.5 mile walk through Boston that passes by some of the most historic sites from the Revolutionary War era. It is marked by a red line painted on the ground that is easy to follow. The Trail begins in Boston Common and ends in Charlestown at the Bunker Hill Monument.

Ice Skating in Boston Common

• T: Park Street on the green or red line
• 617.522.1966 // 10am – 5pm (Mon), 10am-9pm (Tue-Sun) // Admission $4, Skate Rental $8
• Rent a pair of skates for an hour of triple axel fun at Frog Bond in Boston Common, then relax with a cup of hot cocoa

Museum of Fine Arts

• T: Museum of Fine Arts on the green line E Branch
• 617.267.9300 // 10am -4:45pm (Mon – Tue), 10am -9:45pm (Wed –Fri), 10am -4:45pm (Sat-Sun) // Admission for Adults $20, Students $18
• Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts is widely considered to be one of hte best in the world. It has more than 400,000 works of art ranging from ancient Egyptian pieces to contemporary and special exhibits.

New England Aquarium

• Central Wharf (T: Aquarium on blue line)
• 617.973.520 // 9am – 5pm (Mon –Fri), 9am -6pm (Sat-Sun) // Admission $21
• Boston’s aquarium is the largest in New England, featuring sea life from around the globe. Don’t miss the penguin exhibit.

Paul Revere House

• T: Government Center on the green line
• 617.523.2388 // daily 9:30am – 5:15pm // Admission for Adults $3.50, Students $3.00
• Built in 1680 and home to patriot and silversmith Paul Revere form 1770 to 1800, the Paul Revere House is the oldest surviving building in downtown Boston

Quincy Market / Faneuil hall

• T: Government Center on the green line
• 617.523.1300 // 10am – 9pm (Mon –Sat), 12pm -6pm (Sun) // Free Admission
• Fanueil Hall was built in 1742 by Boston merchant Peter Faneuil, and was the site of anti-British protests in the Revolutionary War era. Today, it is the center of Quincy Market, a collection of more than one hundred of Boston’s best restaurants, cafes, pubs, and shops.

Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Tower

• T: Prudential on the green line
• 617.859.0648 // 10am – 8pm // Admission (Students) $10
• The Skywalk Observatory offers breathtaking 360 degree views of Boston, 700 feet in the air. The free Antenna Audio Tour points out Boston’s historical and cultural landmarks below.

The Old North Church

• T: Haymarket on the green line
• 617.523.6676 // daily 9am – 5pm // Free Admission
• Immortalized in “Paul Revere’s Ride,” the Henry Longfellow poem, the Old North Church was the site where two lanterns were lit to signal the advance of the British on the American colonists and to spark the American Revolution

USS Constitution

• Charlestown (T: North Station on the green line)
• 617.242.5711 // 10am – 3:50pm (Thu – Sun) // Free Admission
• The USS Constitution, or “Old Ironsides,” is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, launched 21 October 1797.

Shop!

Copley Place Mall

• T: Copley on the green line
• 617.262.6600 // 10am – 8pm (Mon –Sat.), 12pm -6pm (Sun)
• Copley’s Place offers over 100 exclusive stores such as Armani Exchange, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Christian Dior, Williams –Sonoma, J. Crew, and Neiman Marcus to more than satisfy your shopping needs.

Downtown Crossing

• T: Downtown Crossing on the orange or red line
• Downtown Crossing advertises itself as the :heart of Boston,” and its not far from the truth. Primarily known for being the location of Filene’s Basement, the justly famous discount clothing store, the area is also host to numerous bookstores and electronics stores, and upscale clothing stores.

Newbury Street

• T: Copley or Arlington on green line
• Running from Boston Common for several blocks through downtown, Newbury Street is Boston’s shrine to consumerism. From upscale boutiques like Burberry and Chanel, to everyday options like The Gap, Newbury Street has it all.

Prudential Center

• T: Prudential on the green line E, or Hynes on the green line
• 1.800.SHOP.PRU // 10am – 9pm (Mon – Sat), 11am -6pm (Sun)
• The Prudential Center, once the tallest building in New England, offers more than 75 distinguished shops, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Barnes & Noble, Ann Taylor, Lacoste and Olympia Sports. Be sure to visit the Skywalk Obsrvatory on the 52nd floor or eat at Top of the Bug, a gourmet restaurant offereing staggering views of Boston