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New! Whole 30 Menu at City Table
This menu was carefully crafted by Chef Sean MacAlpine and is 100% compliant with the rules & standards of the Whole30 program.
2020 is bringing a lot of restaurant openings to Back Bay
There’s a lot to look forward to (eating) in 2020.
Traffic & Parking Advisory: First Night
Parking and traffic advisories for December 31 and January 1.
The 2019 “Master of the Craft” is Right Here in Back Bay
Mixologist Fraliza Gianniodis from the Ritz-Carlton, Boston was crowned 2019’s Beverage “Master of the Craft” at the 2nd annual Chopped-style competition.
Recap: Best of Back Bay 2019
Looking back at Best of Back Bay 2019.
31 Nights Of Light 2019
Prudential Center’s 31 Nights of Light is back for another season, bringing well-deserved attention to local community organizations.
2019 Druker Award & Lecture: Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti
The Druker Lecture Series welcomed Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti of Machado Silvetti as the BPL Griffin Award winners for 2019.
Newly Redesigned Avery Bar Debuts at The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
The Ritz-Carlton Boston’s new Avery Bar is equal parts cozy and luxe — and is serving up some exciting new cocktails.
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Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Boston @ Mandarin Oriental Boston
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm
In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston offers an Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea in the comfort of the hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Exclusively available from January 4 to February 9, 2020, the experience begins with[...]
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm
By very popular demand: the 2020 Rialto Pop-Up Dinner by Chef Jody Adams at Porto Boston! Please join Porto Boston on Saturday evening January 25, 2020 for a Rialto Pop Up Dinner prepared by Chef Jody[...]
Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea at the Mandarin Oriental Boston @ Mandarin Oriental Boston
Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
1:00 pm
In celebration of Chinese New Year, the Five-Star Mandarin Oriental, Boston offers an Asian-inspired Afternoon Tea in the comfort of the hotel’s Lobby Lounge. Exclusively available from January 4 to February 9, 2020, the experience begins with[...]
Runner Safety Workshop at Marathon Sports @ Marathon Sports
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
7:30 pm
Join the global running community in support of Runner Safety Awareness Week! Learn how to stay safe while doing what you love. Almost daily the media report stories of violent physical attacks on runners. Those[...]
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Getting Here
Getting here might be half the fun, but not nearly as much fun as being here. There are many different transportation modalities available to you for getting to Boston’s Back Bay. By car, the MBTA, bus, trains, and taxis. If you’re staying close enough, you can walk — or simply step outside.
Where to Stay
Boston’s Back Bay is a destination with places to stay that are among the finest in the world. Making the Back Bay the center of your stay in the city affords you not only beautiful accommodations, but access to all that Boston has to offer — much of it within walking distance. See the list of where to stay.
Shopping & Dining
The Back Bay is legendary for shopping and dining. Some of the best in the world for retail, browsing, window shopping, art galleries, and so much more. Restaurants are on every block — casual to formal, and provide a wide array of cuisines to choose from.
Attractions & Culture
You can’t beat Boston, and especially the Back Bay for attractions and culture. You could stay in the area for a week and still not see it all, plus what’s within reach for you throughout the Boston area.
Parks & Green Spaces
Parks and green spaces abound in Boston’s Back Bay. Every season of the year offers a cityscape that’s second to none for visiting and strolling.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The BBA is the advocate for your business in the highest levels of government in the City of Boston. It provides advice and consultation to individual members regarding zoning, licensing, permits, signage, parking, and transportation.
