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(409 Harrison Ave. Tel. 617-423-2008)
www.disenoboston.com
Be transported to Latin America at this South End design store, where the wares include alpaca throws, pillows covered with Tibetan goat hair and Crayola-hued stoneware bowls.
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(667 Tremont St. Tel. 617-247-7463)
www.leokadiashoes.com
Hurry on over to this new South End shoe shop for the latest, fi ercest stilettos, chi-chi wedges and super-cute booties that you won't see on everyone else.
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(245 Newbury St. Tel. 857-362-7311)
www.oakboston.com
Whimsical handmade gifts await at Oak (an
acronym for "one of a kind"), including sterling
silver Scrabble letter necklaces and rings
made with the keys from vintage typewriters.
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(51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln. Tel. 781-259-8355)
www.decordova.org
Just a short drive northwest of Boston, the
DeCordova's 35-acre outdoor sculpture park
is picnic central in springtime. Catch "The Old,
Weird America," an examination of folklore in
contemporary art, opening June 6.
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(Multiple sites in Boston. Tel. 617-227-1528)
www.bostonharborfest.com
When it comes to Independence Day bashes,
nobody parties like Boston. This six-day
festival features 200 events, including
concerts, walking tours and a chowder festival.
June 30 through July 5.
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(Harborwalk, Fort Point Channel. Tel. 617-972-8300)
www.revels.org
Greet the fi rst days of summer with giant
puppets, street performers, and music from
China, India, Ireland and beyond at this free
open-air festival. June 20-22.
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(1704 Washington St. Tel. 617-536-4300)
Share toothsome tapas like octopus ceviche and savory empanadas at this lively hole-in-thewall.
At lunch, don't miss the bocadillo (sandwich
on a baguette) made with serrano ham,
manchego cheese and tomato marmalade. $$
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(647 Tremont St. Tel. 617-266-4600)
www.tremont647.com
Chef Andy Husbands wins awards aplenty
for his updated comfort food (think lobster
mac and cheese). A current recession-busting
menu addition: $2 Taco Tuesdays. $$
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(215 Charles St. Tel. 617-536-2100)
www.scampoboston.com
Scampo means "I escape" in Italian, but
there's no escaping the allure of this exuberant
eatery. Chef Lydia Shire gooses contemporary
Italian with Indian breads, a mozzarella bar
and unexpected pizzas (toppings include duck
confi t, quince and lobster). $$$
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(939 Boylston St. Tel. 617-747-6038)
www.cafe939.com
Hip-hop, bluegrass, electronica-anything
goes at the Berklee College of Music's studentrun
coffeehouse and performance venue.
Catch hot Boston artists, emerging student
performers and even national acts.
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(348 Congress St. Tel. 617-695-1806)
www.drinkfortpoint.com
Celebrate the art of the cocktail at this suave
speakeasy in the Fort Point district. Mixologists
concoct liquid delights using fresh herbs,
liqueurs and a splash of attitude.
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(1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA. Tel. 508-347-3362)
www.osv.org
Time-travel to rural 1830s New England
at this 200-acre living history museum.
Ride in a stagecoach, watch crafters at work,
tour heirloom gardens and raise a pint in
the tavern.
This month...
Fun Fact!
The famous "Citgo" sign perched over
Boston's Kenmore Square contains 5 miles of
neon tubing.