973 Commonwealth in Boston, MA has a simple motto. Great Food, Great Drinks, Great People - and that's exactly what you'll find. Located in the heart of the Boston University area, this American Bar & Grill is a favorite of the college crowd. Their menu features a variety of upscale pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, steaks, salads, seafood and everything in-between. Their bar serves up a variety of domestic & imported beers on tap (Guinness, Harpoon IPA, Blue Moon, Sam Adams Seasonal), as well as a fine selection of bottled beer (Budweiser, Miller, Coors, Heineken, Corona). The wine list is none too shabby either, with a great selection of red and whites to accompany your meal. And of course, their menu also features the full gambit of traditional pub appetizers, mozzarella sticks, nachos, potato skins, chicken wings, all perfect to share among friends alongside a pitcher of your favorite beer. In addition to the great food and drinks, 973 Commonwealth also offers a variety of weekly events. Grab the mic at their Karaoke events held every Tuesday, or compete with other bargoers for fame and prizes at Thursday night trivia. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights all feature a live DJ, so come have a drink and enjoy the music. And any day of the week you can enjoy watching your favorite sports team on 973's giant flatscreen televisions. Simply put, 973 Commonwealth is one of the best Bar & Grills in Boston, well worth checking out.

The Boston Winery was created with one thing in mind: To offer people the unique opportunity to enjoy making their own wine in a lively social setting. At this authentic winemaking facility, wine enthusiasts are given the chance to create their own unique fine wine, guided through the process by a renowned staff of experienced Californian and European wine makers. A great social experience for friends and family to share, the process is both entertaining and enlightening, as you participate in each step of the winemaking process. In addition to the fun of the experience, there are many benefits to making your own wine. The natural process assures that no additional preservatives or chemicals enter into your wine, making it healthier than commercial blends. This traditional method also assures a smoother, less-bitter taste to the wine, leaving a cleaner palate with no bitter after-taste. And perhaps most importantly, making your own is one great way to save on pricey wine costs, cutting out all the distributors, retailers and other middlemen to bring your own wine straight to you. This experience is a great way to celebrate special occasions with friends and family. Whether looking for a unique wedding or holiday gift, a fun event for the family or office staff, or simply an experience to share with fellow wine aficionados both novice and pro -- Boston Winery is an unforgettable experience. Fax: 617-265-9464 E-mail: information@bostonwinery.net

Nationally renowned steakhouse chain's second Boston location, in the seaport district and immediately proximal to the convention center and the waterfront hotels. Morton's is a safe bet for good quality beef and other standard steakhouse offerings, top shelf service, and good atmosphere.

The Leather District Gourmet is a primarily about food, wine, cocktails, restaurants and cooking. My "Dispatches on food and drink posted by a recovering attorney in an old leather manufacturing loft…usually late at night…near a snoring husband and two sleepy cats…" continues as the Leather District Gourmet but now lives in fancier digs! The LDG now lives at my new website: http://JacquelineChurch.com! I write the gourmet food column at Suite101, I'm the Boston Food Culture Examiner, a Foodbuzz Featured Publisher and you can follow me on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/LDGourmet. You can also find me Facebook. So now you have NO excuse not to introduce yourself! Come stop by my site, drop a comment, tell me I'm brilliant of full of bollocks. Just stop by!

Our motto is Unique Wines - Boutique Beers - Exotic Spirits. Our Kenmore location features over 650 wines from around the world, over 300 beers, more than 200 Liquors, sake, mead, Kosher wines and a wide variety of cheeses, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages! Of our 650+ wines, over 200 are under $15! Wine Gallery was voted Best of Boston in both 2006 and 2007!
Stop in and chat with our funny and well-educated staff about Liquor, life or anything regarding literature or philosophy. Besides helping you pick out the best bottle to serve with your dinner, be it vegetarian or con carne, we're happy to share our knowledge with you at no extra cost.

Now stocking two brands of real and legal Absinthe, as well as absinthe spoons and glasses!

90 minute complimentary valet parking offered in front of the Hotel Commonwealth.

Not a sommelier? Better yet, have no clue what "sommelier" means? You're in luck. Armed with the "smart wine, simple cheese" concept, Albert Winestein is a Hyde Park-based store that's dedicated to making the wine buying experience accessible to the masses. Don't know what a "terroir" is? No problem. Do you get your Syrahs confused with your Zinfandels? Don't fret. The shop is dedicated to demystifying the wine buying experience and inspiring the wine-shy public. Yep, it's OK to drink what you like, regardless of what a snooty critic may say. Fueled with a whimsical, less-is-more approach, the expert staff will guide you on what food pairings go best with that gavi, or what slice of cheese is the perfect mate for that pinot noir. There's a lot to learn about cheese and wine pairings. So, pop a cork. Perhaps, join their weekend wine club. And let the knowledgeable team at Albert Winestein boost your wine IQ ... one heavenly sip at a time.

Allow yourself to be captivated with the Liberty Hotel (pardon the pun). This stately hotel was once the infamous Charles Street Jail that was a Boston institution for the criminally challenged from 1851-1990. With an amazing multi-million dollar renovation and utilizing the architecture of the original jail, you will now find the Liberty Hotel full of fashionable bars aptly named Clink and Alibi as well as Scampo, the new project of world renowned chef Lydia Shire. The lobby is gorgeous and decadent, and the rooms sumptuous, what more could you ask for from the Liberty? Free yourself from the other hotel chains and check out the new competition in town.

This liquor store is the closest to Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute Of Technology, and New England Conservatory. As such, it's also one of the strictest stores around. Huntington Wine and Spirits won't accept out of state licenses without credible photo backup. If you only have an out of state identification card (not a license), be prepared to produce your passport instead. The selection is pretty decent: beer--cans, bottles, a decent range of good beer, plenty of wine--one or two fridges chilling champagne, whites, and roses, and the majority of liquor behind the counter. They also carry most mixers, and have container of limes and nips on the counter. There's sure to be a line on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, as well as before any major sports games. The store is a redemption center for bottles and cans, and also offers delivery services with a simple phone call. Additionally, they will buy back unused products--if you're throwing a huge party, you can buy more than enough with no fear of being stuck with all the extra. Corporate accounts are also available. The store has occasional wine, beer, and liquor tastings as well! Now open Sundays from 12-8. One especially lovely feature: get 20% off when buying 5 bottles of wine. It's like getting one bottle for free! Great if you want to stock up, or just because...

A tiny restaurant located on Mass Ave and Marlbourough Street, The Wine Cellar is a popular fondue and wine place. The owner is a vibrant wine enthusiast who loves educating on wine as much as he loves Boston. He is often found handing out wine cards on the street that depict wines and their vintage. Inside, there is a great full mural of Boston's garden. It was awarded by the Wine Spectator 2005 'Two Glasses' of Excellence for its extensive 600 plus wine list. Situated in the garden level of the building, The Wine Cellar is decorated to make you feel as though you're in Europe. The food is above average, but the presentation, fondue style, is really the draw for this place. The menu includes 9 cheese appetizers (roughly $20 each), then fondue meat plates ($20-$40), followed by chocolate fondue (roughly $20 each). There are over thirty fondues here. There is also a non-fondue menu, and features french style items. Indulgence for Two is an $88 dollar full menu meal that includes a cheese fondue, 4 menu items, and chocolate fondue. Mass Ave, where the restaurant is located, is a typical Boston thoroughfare: ridiculously busy with all sorts of one-way side roads, cow paths, and alleys that lead to nowhere. In other words, driving and parking around the restaurant is a challenge or an adventure, depending on the perspective. However, the restaurant reserves two spots right out front for its diners, so if you're dining and you're a little lucky, you can park directly in front of the restaurant.
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Best of Boston when it comes to finding premier wine, spirits, and quality beers. A high end store with a neighborhood touch. Charles Street liquors has something for everyone. Charles Street Liquors has a great selection - lots of beers from Belgium, Germany, Canada, USA, etc. They even have beer from Kenya, Ethiopia, Brazil and China! Tons of great wines from all over the world too - France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, etc. Great single malt scotch selection and many other spirits as well. Located at the end of Charles street by the MGH T stop, across from Savenor's market. Definitely check it out!