Yasmin McCarthy has spent the last year in jail — at the Liberty Hotel, that is. The historic jail-turned-luxury hotel is one of Boston's most unique places to spend the night, and as a concierge, Yasmin ensures that guests get the most our of their stay.
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Between the Green Monster at Fenway Park, Paul Revere’s house in the
North End, and the winding Freedom Trail, Boston boasts a seemingly
unlimited supply of attractions. Whether you live in the city or you're
just visiting for a few days, a tour will help you get the lay of the
land — and there are plenty to choose from. Here are a few of our
favorites.
Step back in time at Wink & Nod, a new South End speakeasy-style
cocktail lounge. Located at 3 Appleton St., the dimly lit spot features
drinks inspired by the Prohibition era—although we doubt you would have
found a bright green cocktail served in a fish-shaped vessel in the
1920s.
Nike on Newbury Street is reopening with a brand-new design befitting a city as sports-obsessed as Boston. The new “multi-category brand experience” store is only the 12th of its kind in the United States.
Dash & Dine
Whether you’ve just run 26.2 miles or you’re only there to cheer on your favorite runner, if you’re near the marathon route on Marathon Monday, you’re bound to get hungry—or thirsty. Here are a few places to feed your appetite in Boston without missing any of the action.
Though he’s perhaps best known for his work in the U.K., Simon Amstell's U.S. fan base is growing quickly, and with good reason. The comedian offers a dark and self-deprecating mix of personal anecdotes, failings, and philosophical discussion that are at once relatable and shamelessly funny. We chatted with him at home in London as he was preparing to hop across the pond; see him at the Wilbur Theatre on April 19.
Not too long ago, Boston native Nick MacDonald was working at Dunkin' Donuts when he was discovered by Hotel Commonwealth's then-director of operations. Working on a hunch that MacDonald would be a natural in the hotel industry, he offered him a job—and the rest is history.
Road to Recovery
On Marathon Monday in 2013, Richard “Dic” Donohue was just another man
in uniform, working as a transit police officer for the city of Boston.
One year later, he’s become a symbol of survival after being struck
during a shoot-out in Watertown between police and Tamerlan and Dzhokhar
Tsarnaev.
The Boston Marathon began its trek through the streets of the city in
1897, making it the oldest annual marathon in the world. Though the race
originally started in Ashland, in 1925, it was moved to the corner of
Ash Street and East Main Street in Hopkinton in order to conform to new
Olympic standards set by Queen Alexandria and King Edward VII.