The Beacon Hill Times covers news & goings on for the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The paper is published weekly and comes out on Tuesdays. It's distributed for free via doorstep delivery & on newsstands. The paper is published by the Callery Press, which also owns The Back Bay Sun.

Tucked away on a beautiful Beacon Hill sidestreet, Lala Rokh offers an inspiring cultural tour of Persian cuisine and tranquil intimacy. The series of small dining spaces make the dining experience wonderfully private as the knowledgeable, unobtrusive waitstaff present plates of curries, meats, and vegetables seasoned with specially-imported spices. Arouse the taste buds with the Kashk-E Bademjan (roast eggplant with goat's milk; $7) before preceding on to the demure but filling Abgusht (lamb shank; $18) or Morgh (saffron dark chicken; $15). You still won't want to leave enchanting LaLa Rokh, so savor the gentle desserts like the baklava ($6) and creme caramel ($7) as you linger for hours. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Housed in the old site of Torch, Bin 26 is a new Italian wine bar and tapas joint in Beacon Hill. This newish addition (opened in Fall of 2006) presents their customers with a new twist on fun and casual dining. This local favorite vows to use the freshest and most local ingredients in order to support local farmers, butchers, and sailors. With a wine list of hundreds and extensive list for just by the glass, the variety is extensive from sparkling to deep and earthy reds. However, it is important to note that the restaurant license mandates that all guests order some food, even if it's only a wedge of cheese or slices of charcuterie, in order to consume alcohol. The proprietors, Azita Bina-Seibel and Babak Bina, also own Lala Rokh, Bina Alimentari, and Bina Osteria around town. The arrival of Bin 26 has heralded great press for the brother and sister restaurateurs. Everyone from Rachel Ray to Food and Wine has swung into this Charles Street hotspot to enjoy a glass of wine and the scene.

Since 1937, The Paramount restaurant has been a long-standing Boston favorite, evoking the history and character of Beacon Hill. It's easily accessible and centrally located on historic Charles Street. Nestled between the boutique storefronts and quaint cafes, The Paramount provides the perfect atmosphere for just about any occasion. Whether it's a casual dinner, a first date, or a special anniversary, you'll certainly find something in this cozy restaurant that will cater to your dining desires. During the day this place functions to the beat of its own drum as diners stand in line and order, pay at the counter, and then take their seat to enjoy one of Boston's best brunches. At night, the Paramount become much more quiet and relaxed, while retaining all of its neighborhood charm. This is a local favorite and keeps Bostonians coming back for the friendly service and great food! Be sure to say hi to friendly Carlos, the long-time owner, and he might even give you a drink on the house!

Located a hop, skip and a jump from the original Cheers, The Sevens is a place where everybody really knows your name, at least when you wear your old monogrammed high school letter jacket. Cultivating neighborhood pub atmosphere, proprietor John Kiley has crafted a bar where Frasier would feel at home and Niles would nervously wipe his brow. The crowd, mostly Beacon Hill locals loyal to their “town pub”, enjoy good company and chummy conversation (read: if you're looking for that crazy bar scene, head elsewhere). Tasty and inexpensive pub grub, highlighted by knockwurst steamed in beer ($5), French dip sandwiches ($6), and The Kiley (turkey, roast beef, and pastrami dripping with Russian dressing, $6.50), is served until 11pm. Though its name comes from its street address, The Sevens is also well known for its 7 beers on tap (mug $3.25-3.50, pint $4-4.25, pitcher $10-10.50). Entrees $5-6.50. Cash and credit cards now accepted! This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard. Not that there's much competition, but this Beacon Hill institution is considered by most to be the neighborhood's top bar. The Sevens is still there! It's the kind of place you don't forget, because in a "concept" restaurant world where bars tend to feel like airport terminals (all alike, that is), the Sevens has a distinct personality. Tip: Meters along Charles Street are notoriously hard to find. Consider taking the T (Red Line--Charles/MGH).

Teke Nails is a small, but busy nail salon offering manicures & pedicures as well as hair removal services for affordable prices. When you walk in, the aestheticians will ask you to "pick a color" from their wide variety of nail polishes. Teke's most popular service is their mani/pedi combo for $33. It's actually cheaper to do the mani/pedi combo than just one or the other. Appointments are available and walk ins are welcome.

Gas street lamps light your way past unique boutiques and antique stores as you stroll down historic Charles Street. As you come from outdoors, this gracious 1860 townhouse welcomes you with vintage furnishings clustered around original marble fireplaces. Our nine guest rooms are named for famous Beacon Hill residents who made contributions to the Arts. Each is carefully decorated with elegant antiques, and historic textures and colors to evoke the classic comfort of Victorian times. Luxuriate in the grand past, while enjoying working fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, mini-refrigerators, cable TV/VCR, CD players, in-room HVAC controls, and WIFI internet access. Full breakfast served en suite and 24 hours concierge services are provided.

75 Chestnut went through a major renovation this past year. Long gone is the stuffy restaurant that you would go to with your grandparents. 75 Chestnut now has switched the entire restaurant to be a more open and upscale neighborhood tavern. A great place to go for just a drink, or one of the best burgers in town. This place is the baby of Tom Kershaw, owner of Cheers and the Hampshire House. Halloween fun: Friday October 31, 2008 Beginning at 5 pm and ending at last call, 75 Chestnut will be serving ghoulish drinks, and having a costume party for all of their patrons to attend.

Step inside this dark bar nestled up to the state house and you will find yourself in a quinessential tavern. Aptly named the 21st Amendment, this State House adjacent bar attracts local politicians in need of a cold drink after a long day vetoing bills, as well as local Beacon Hill yuppies looking to let off a little steam after working for the man all week long. Friend and foe alike, they all congregate at the 21st. Stocked with great bar food, this place can really pack them in Thursday- Saturday nights.

The Beacon Hill Civic Association was created in 1922 by a concerned group of Beacon Hill neighbors striving to keep Beacon Hill looking and functioning as perfect as a postcard. And that dedication continues today as the BHCA is an all volunteer organization that care about making sure that Beacon Hill stays safe, historic, and beautiful for the past, present, and future residents to come. The BHCA is also a fund raising organization and spearheads many neighborhood activites and events. The main focus of the BHCA is to fight for it's residents and to keep Beacon Hill the best neighborhood in Boston!