Photo Courtesy Wikipedia One of my favorite US cities is Boston, Massachusetts. As a child growing up in California, I was never much into history, but as I’ve gotten older, I have developed a deeper appreciation for retaining and preserving our past. And Beantown is certainly rich in heritage and historic sites. From Paul Revere’s midnight ride, to the Boston Tea Party, to the gargoyles that protect the City’s buildings, to monuments of George Washington and Daniel Webster.
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Everywhere you turn, you are presented with historical landmarks. Part of the beauty of Boston is that it is America’s Walking City. Meaning you really don’t need transportation to get around. Remember, I’m a California girl. We need our cars in the Golden State. The mere thought of giving up my “wheels” – well, that’s just lunacy! But, truly, in Boston, the city is laid out in such a way, yeah, trust me, walking is the way to go.Because of the City’s prominent role in the American Revolution, several sites are preserved as part of Boston’s National Historic Park. Many (16 to be specific) are found along a 2.5 mile brick-embedded pathway through the heart of the City, known as the Freedom Trail.
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About half way through the walk, not too far from Faneuil Hall, there is an Irish Pub called the Purple Shamrock that I recommend checking out. I will tell you up front that I’ve Googled it and have read mixed reviews. From my perspective, however, I found the pub to be worth the visit. Word of advice: bring your appetite. Especially if you order the New England Shore Dinner or the Seafood Combo.
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Erik ordered the former, which started with a decent sized cup of New England clam chowder. When he finished, they brought out garlic mussels, followed by a large boiled lobster, drawn butter, coleslaw, and french fries. The cost? Roughly $20.00. In California, the tab would have easily been $40.00. Had we known the serving size was going to be so generous, my boyfriend and I would have shared this meal and been pleasantly full/content. However, I ordered the Seafood Combo, which came with Atlantic sea scallops, scrod, and shrimp, plus french fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. Did I mention that you should bring your appetite?? My meal cost $15.00.
The Purple Shamrock is located right across from City Hall on Union Street. Their menu is composed of Irish and New England specialties, including burgers, sandwiches, hearty pastas, tender steaks and, of course, seafood. Seafood they catch daily from the harbour, which is just a stone's throw away from the pub. After dark, The Purple Shamrock has nightly entertainment. There is a perfect mix of live music, karaoke and DJ's.
The Purple Shamrock
1 Union Street, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 227- 2060
www.thefreedomtrail.org/maps/pdfs/boston-nps-map.pdf
About half way through the walk, not too far from Faneuil Hall, there is an Irish Pub called the Purple Shamrock that I recommend checking out. I will tell you up front that I’ve Googled it and have read mixed reviews. From my perspective, however, I found the pub to be worth the visit. Word of advice: bring your appetite. Especially if you order the New England Shore Dinner or the Seafood Combo.Photo Courtesy WePlayD
Erik ordered the former, which started with a decent sized cup of New England clam chowder. When he finished, they brought out garlic mussels, followed by a large boiled lobster, drawn butter, coleslaw, and french fries. The cost? Roughly $20.00. In California, the tab would have easily been $40.00. Had we known the serving size was going to be so generous, my boyfriend and I would have shared this meal and been pleasantly full/content. However, I ordered the Seafood Combo, which came with Atlantic sea scallops, scrod, and shrimp, plus french fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. Did I mention that you should bring your appetite?? My meal cost $15.00.The Purple Shamrock is located right across from City Hall on Union Street. Their menu is composed of Irish and New England specialties, including burgers, sandwiches, hearty pastas, tender steaks and, of course, seafood. Seafood they catch daily from the harbour, which is just a stone's throw away from the pub. After dark, The Purple Shamrock has nightly entertainment. There is a perfect mix of live music, karaoke and DJ's.
The Purple Shamrock
1 Union Street, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 227- 2060
www.thefreedomtrail.org/maps/pdfs/boston-nps-map.pdf
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