With both kids away at camp and a weekend with no significant obligations, we decided to head into The Hub for a night on the town. So we made a dinner reservation at our favorite spot, booked a sweet last minute deal on a hotel room through Priceline, packed our bags, and drove on in!
We checked into the Hyatt on a Motel 6 rate, changed our clothes, and headed out to make a night of it! And boy did we! The weather was awesome – warm, sunny, and dry. We strolled through Downtown Crossing to the Faneuil Hall area where we found some bar stools in the sun at the Salty Dog and bellied on up.
After a few beers there, we strolled through the discount hawking vendors at the Haymarket and stopped for a cocktail at La Dolce Vita.
From there, it was a quick walk across the street to our favorite restaurant, Taranta.
We love this place! We’ve eaten here many times and every time the chef-owner, Jose, makes us feel very welcome. The food is to die for. Shawn had some neat raviolis while John had a killer pork chop. Add some muscles as an appetizer, a bottle of chianti, and a couple lemoncellos to finish the meal, and we just can’t wait to go back again!
From Taranta, we strolled through the Rose Kennedy Greenway back toward our hotel. It may have cost several hundred bazillion dollars, but Boston is so much nicer without the elevated expressway. We enjoyed the fountains and flowers and the great vibe of all the people out on a beautiful summer night!
Next stop was the bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf. John had worked on the HVAC here back in the day so it’s always fun to go back! We had a few more sips and some great bar nuts and then made the stroll back to the Hyatt. After a brief stop in the hotel bar, we drew our long but enjoyable evening to a close. The next morning would be too early and too loud but what a night we had!
What a great story and a wonderful feeling to it. But did you go to different hotels–one at the Hyatt, one at the Hilton? How disappointing, but maybe that’s what older couples do:)
Oops! I’m firing my editor! Nice catch Phil!
Fun stuff, boys and girls. Way to redefine what it means to have date a night! Boston is a very fun city to do exactly as you have done. So I know you had a blast, even if there was some Limoncello involved!
oh im loving the night you had in the city! sounds downright perfect! so glad you got to have a special date night while the kids were away!