Restaurant Recommendation:

I am going to begin this sector with my all time favorite restaurant in the city, Bricco! Now, to claim this about any restaurant is a bold statement. Especially coming from someone that loves food as much as I do, but it's true. I go often, and am thoroughly impressed each time. Here is why...

Bricco is located in Boston's North End, and specializes in contemporary Italian cuisine. The food is absolutely phenomenal, with an emphasis on presentation as well as taste. They offer an award-winning wine list with a vast selection of fine European and California wines. Bricco has recently been voted one of the Top Ten Restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine, and has received the coveted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from Spectator Wine Magazine.

What truly makes Bricco unique, though, is the atmosphere. It's warm, trendy, and perfect for everyone from couples, to groups and families. They also offer a lively bar scene and serve brick-oven pizzas from 11:30pm to 2:00am. If you're interested in booking a private function, they have a choice of menus, and private rooms- guaranteed to meet your needs!

But no restaurant could be successful without a magnificent staff. The servers are truly the best in the industry. They're experienced, friendly, and informative. The reservationists are also very helpful in securing the time slot of your choice, on even the most busy of nights. Bricco is always packed with locals and tourists, alike. It has also become somewhat of a celebrity hotspot, with guests including everyone from Kobe Bryant to Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise.

Bricco is owned by restauranteur, Frank DePasquale. He is also the owner of Mare, Trattoria Il Panino, Splash, Umbria Prime, Il Gelateria, and Scene Magazine.


My Meal of Choice: Homemade Fucilli Pasta w/ fra diavolo sauce and fresh mozzarella melted on top! mmm!
Keep Bricco in mind for Winter Restaurant Week: MARCH 6-18th


As a side note:
Hello All! So far, the majority of my posts have featured upcoming events and promotions in the Boston area. Because of the specificity of these attractions, I realize that not all entries may be of interest to all readers. Still, in a city that offers such an array of activities, I truly believe it's important to remain in the loop. If a certain concert, or show is not of interest to you, you may pass it along to a friend or family member who may like to attend or learn more about it. However, a Best of Beantown blog would not be complete without local restaurant recommendations and reviews. As a concierge, I am fortunate enough to visit a new restaurant on a weekly basis, and listen to endless feedback from quests. I will include at least one recommendation a week. Since everyone loves food, I'm hoping this will add an element of consistency as well. Enjoy!