Explore the diverse amenities of Boston’s Fort Point Channel Neighborhood
Fort Point Boston is the ideal residential environment, offering the convenience and excitement of city life, and easy access to Boston’s major highways & public transportation. The district’s urban character and exciting new development taking place throughout the area will keep you connected to new trends in art, culture, business, and dining. Fort Point’s new parks and waterfront access provide opportunities for rest and reflection throughout the day, here are some of the highlights.
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Anthony’s Pier 4 Acclaimed worldwide, Anthony’s Pier 4 offers seafood, steaks, and other fine food, and an award-winning wine list against a spectacular view of the city overlooking Boston Harbor. Au Bon Pain From this stand located in South Station’s Grand Concourse, grab a warm croissant, bagel, or coffee on your way to work, or treat yourself to a delicious sandwich or soup at lunchtime. Aura Aura at the Seaport Hotel is acclaimed for its seafood and its wine list. The Barking Crab The Barking Crab serves seafood in an eclectic, casual setting at the water’s edge with a lively after-work crowd. The Blue Wave Bar and Lounge A popular lunch spot, the Blue Wave also features an extensive martini list. The casual atmosphere features flat-screen TV sports broadcasts, and live bands or DJs Thursday through Saturday. Channel Café At lunchtime, the Channel Café features a frequently updated menu complemented by the work of local artists on its multi-floor gallery walls. Daily Catch At the Moakley Federal Courthouse, Daily Catch offers Sicilian-style calamari and other delights for lunch, dinner, or take-out. Drink A bar dedicated to the craft of the cocktail in the basement level of FP3. Dunkin Donuts Eastern Pier II Enjoy Hong Kong and Szechuan dishes, and when the weather is pleasant, dine on Eastern Pier’s outdoor deck above Boston Harbor. Fleming’s Short blocks from Boston’s theater district, Fleming’s offers artfully prepared classic steakhouse fare and 100 wines by the glass. Flour Bakery and Café Winner of numerous Best of Boston awards, Flour features artistically presented breakfast pastries, breads, cakes, and cookies, as well as sandwiches, soups, and salads. Franklin Cafe Warm, friendly, and inviting with great wines, microbrews on tap, and a fresh twist on Modern American cuisine. Legal Sea Foods Test Kitchen Legal Test Kitchen puts a high-tech, global twist on the legendary Legal Sea Foods tradition with tabletop iPod docks, WiFi access, and world cuisine. Legal Sea Foods Family-owned Legal Sea Foods has served high-quality fish for three generations. Its flagship location at Park Place features a state-of-the-art wine cellar holding 800 labels and 10,000 bottles. Les Zygomates Les Zygomates offers bistro cuisine and fine wines, with live jazz and blues serving as a backdrop to your dining experience. Lucky’s Lounge Lucky’s draws a downtown crowd of artists and office workers who come for the funky atmosphere and the mini-hamburgers. Catch the Sunday brunch with live music. Marco Polo Marco Polo is a family-owned restaurant offering home-style lunches made daily as well as simple sandwiches and subs. Also open for breakfast. Eat in or take out. Menton Unprecedented fine dining with a French/ Italian influence by Barbara Lynch at FP3. Metro Café Metro Café, which opens at 6:30 a.m., is the perfect place to get your early-morning caffeine fix. Miel Located at the InterContinental Boston, this Brasserie Provencal features foods of the Provence region of France. Choose the main dining room, or opt for outdoor seating overlooking Boston Harbor. Morton’s Steak House For 30 years, Morton’s has served only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. No Name Restaurant A Boston tradition since 1917, the No Name serves fresh seafood in a no-frills, casual atmosphere, recalling the era of the bustling working waterfront. Pan Asia Restaurant Choose Pan Asia’s authentic Chinese, Japanese, or Thai cuisine, or sample from the extensive sushi menu. P.F. Chang’s A high-energy, stylish bistro, P.F. Chang’s serves both traditional and innovative Chinese dishes, and features custom sauces created at your table. Pressed Sandwiches Traditional Italian panini take on a unique twist when heated in a press. A treat for lunch, but indulge in a Nutella-and-chocolate breakfast panini on the way to the office, as well. Radius Just over the Congress Street Bridge, Michael Schlow’s Radius and Les Zygomates exemplify the edgy and elegant Boston dining experience. Rosie’s Delectable cakes and cookies await you at Rosie’s Bakery, located in South Station. RumBa This rum-themed bar, located in the InterContinental Boston, serves specialty drinks that pay tribute to Boston’s historic rum trade. Salvatore’s The premier upscale Italian Restaurant in all of Boston, delivering unparalleled ambience and located in the heart of the Seaport District. Sauciety Sauciety offers elegant American cuisine at the Westin Waterfront Hotel. Seaport Bar and Grill Enjoy a casual lunch or cocktail overlooking the waterfront – and show off your talents in an evening of karaoke. Sleeper Street Café The recently opened Sleeper Street Café on the Fort Point Harbor Walk attracts the lunch crowd with tasty wraps, panini, and other sandwiches. Sportello A modern interpretation of the classic diner, Sportello (Italian for ‘counter service’) offers a menu of chef Barbara Lynch’s trattoria-inspired Italian dishes for lunch and dinner at FP3. Starbucks Sushi-Teq Sushi-Teq’s innovative sushi menu offers the latest twist on pairing sushi with vintage tequila, margaritas, and martinis. Water Café Wolfgang Puck Catering offers its legendary cuisine at the Water Café, located on the harbor inside the Institute of Contemporary Art. Yada Yada Yada Yada serves international treats and soups, as well as coffee. |
Boston Children’s Museum The Boston Children’s Museum, renovated in 2007, offers hands-on learning, special events, and a stunning harbor view, as well as the beloved Milk Bottle kiosk, featuring sandwiches and ice cream in an outdoor setting. Boston Convention & Exhibition Center The MCCA mission is to generate significant regional economic activity by attracting conventions, tradeshows, and other events to its world-class facilities. Boston Fire Museum The Boston Fire Museum evokes the era of clanging alarm bells and horse-drawn steam pumpers. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street Bridge www.bostonteapartyship.com The museum is currently undergoing a full renovation with plans for reopening summer 2010. The new Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum will be a comprehensive museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the legacy of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Boston Harbor Hotel During the warmer months, the Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf provides outdoor soul concerts, big band parties, patio movie nights, and a floating “Blues Barge.” Boston HarborWalk Explore a segment of the Boston HarborWalk on a neighborhood stroll with the Boston Harbor Association; call for summer dates and reservations. Friends of Fort Point Channel Embark at the Moakley Courthouse water taxi stop for an informative boat tour, courtesy of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Friends of Fort Point Channel. At the courthouse, you might see a visiting tall ship, or enter the stately halls of justice for an art and architecture tour. Friends of Fort Point Free Summer Music Concert Series Thursday evenings from June 25th – August 27th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Wharf Park, between Congress Street and Seaport Boulevard, on the Fort Point Channel next to Boston Children’s Museum. All concerts are FREE! Fort Point Arts Community Gallery Established in 1995, the FPAC Gallery exhibition space comprises 1,093 square feet, including approximately 200 square feet for the FPAC office. The gallery can accommodate all media, including site-specific installations. Fort Point Open Studios For more than 25 years, Fort Point artists have opened their workspaces to the public during the Fort Point Open Studios in October. Institute of Contemporary Art Family events: Film showings: Performances of Music, Dance, and Theater: Teen Events: Rising dramatically above Fan Pier, the new home of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) provides a striking new symbol of Fort Point’s reputation as the center of Boston’s cutting-edge arts community. Midway Studios Mobius Founded by Marilyn Arsem in 1977, Mobius is an artist-run center for experimental work in all media. Rose F. Kennedy Greenway 15 acres of new public parkland; one of the most important public projects in Boston’s history. Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Conveniently located 3 miles from Logan International Airport and walking distance to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. SoWa Open Market The SoWa Open Market offers a shopping experience like no other in Boston. With an ever-changing group of artisans, a hip location and the chance to feel the sun on your face while you browse, it’s a trip worth making. The market offers the opportunity to meet the artists, vendors and farmers behind the work, and is fast becoming part of the South End’s well-known artist’s community. Every week offers shoppers something different and unique – you won’t want to miss it! Studio Soto A space for ideas. (Recently relocated from Melcher Street.) South Station In summer, hear lunchtime classical and jazz concerts in the South Station concourse. World Trade Center |
Artemide Office & Showroom/ Neenas The Artemide Group is one of the global leaders of the residential illumination sector and high end professionals. Backstage Hardware & Theatre Supply A True Value hardware store specializing in scenic supplies. Barbara’s Bestsellers Offshoot of popular Chicago-area chain, Barbara’s Bookstore, sells most genres of new paperback and hardcover books. The Boston Public Market Sponsored by Rodale at Dewey Square opened in June of 2006 as the first activation of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Chimera Designer Lighting Over the past 15 years, Chimera has earned the reputation of being the definitive cutting edge lighting resource in Boston. Downtown Crossing A neighborhood where residents and visitors gather to enjoy a meal, shop, meet friends, work or find cultural diversions. Faneuil Hall Marketplace The seat of American history and the site of one of America’s most famous shopping and dining experiences. Foodies Market Coming Soon! Spring of 2011 Fort Point Arts Community-Art Walk Since 2001, the FPAC has hosted an Art Walk in early May in response to the huge success of the Open Studios hosted each fall. Open Studios events attract about 10,000 visitors to our neighborhood, offering the public a rare glimpse into the living and working spaces of artists, while providing a valuable opportunity for artists to sell their work. Visit their website to learn more. Fort Point Arts Community-Open Studios Since 1978, Fort Point artists have opened their studios to the public during the third weekend in October. Open Studios events attract about 10,000 visitors to our neighborhood, offering the public a rare glimpse into the living and working spaces of artists, while providing a valuable opportunity for artists to sell their work. Visit their website to learn more. Fort Point Arts Community-Holiday Sale The Fort Point Holiday Sale has brought artists together to offer unique holiday gifts to the public since 1998. At the December event, many artists gather to exhibit in one large open space for more convenient holiday shopping. Individual studios are also open around the neighborhood. Open Studios events attract about 10,000 visitors to our neighborhood, offering the public a rare glimpse into the living and working spaces of artists, while providing a valuable opportunity for artists to sell their work. Visit their website to learn more. Fort Point Arts Community Gallery The FPAC Gallery was established in 1995. The gallery is located in the Artist Building at 300 Summer Street. Located on the mezzanine level, the exhibition space comprises 1,093 square feet, including approximately 200 square feet for the FPAC office. The gallery can accommodate all media, including site-specific installations.The FPAC Gallery is wheelchair accessible. Lannan Ship Model Gallery Founded in 1967; an endless selection of nautical antiques are for sale in the gallery to decorate your home or office. Machine Age The ultimate destination for fine modern and contemporary furniture. Made in Fort Point Featuring work by over 50 Fort Point artists, craftspeople, and designers. Selling paintings, jewelry, prints, artists’ books, greeting cards, furniture, wearables, ceramics, lighting and more. Recycled Paper Printing, Inc. The nation’s oldest printing company which exclusively uses recycled papers. |
