The BostonZest team leaders are on vacation in Boston. We've been doing Boston vacations for years.
Long before the term "staycation" came about, we'd spend some of our down time enjoying the city, catching up on new restaurants, revisiting old favorites, and taking day trips to explore the area. We'll share what we're up to, as the days click by.
Trattoria Toscana
One of the first "Old Favorite" restaurants we visited was Trattoria Toscana in the Fenway. We've reported on this little gem before. http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/05/trattoria-tosca.html
This visit we found the food, service, and warmth met Toscana's high standards.
Back Bay Fens
If you're new to this area and looking for more to explore, we suggest a walk around the Back Bay Fens.
In the photo above, you see a visitor ready to enter the Kelleher Rose Garden. This is very close to Trattoria Toscana. During rose season, we visit anytime we're nearby.
While the Fens was originally created by Frederick Law Olmstead, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy provides information on more recent changes to the area.
"Noted landscape architect Arthur Shurcliff added new features such as The Kelleher Rose Garden and ball fields, employing the more formal landscape style popular in the 1920s and 1930s."
On the Conservancy site, you'll find maps and details on other attractions in this area.
http://www.emeraldnecklace.org/parks/back-bay-fens/
Here's a handy book to have in your pocket as you explore.
Fenway Victory Gardens
Walking to the Fens from the Back Bay, stop and enjoy the Fenway Victory Gardens on the bank of the Muddy River. Established in 1942, this organization claims the title of "America's Oldest Victory Gardens."
More information and maps are available on the garden's website:
Details:
Trattoria Toscana
130 Jersey Street, Boston, MA 02215
(between Park Drive & Queensberry Street)
(617) 247-9508
