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So I am not from MA and was wondering what's the best hole in the wall places to get food near PAX. I know there is a food court inside the BCEC but I been eating there since last PAX and would like to try something new. I love food and it would be great to find unique food in boston. The types of food I am into is anything really, I have no limitations. I just don't really like going to big chain restaurants.
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http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/166736/east-first-time-to-pax-east-read-this-now-with-more-canon-and-rewrites/
and this food-related thread from last year:
http://forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/150564/east-hungry-at-the-bcec-look-no-further/
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I'll be sure to stop by then. Any recommendations?
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I think I had fish and chips the one day, and grilled tuna the other.
I'm sure some Bostonians will tell me that there is better elsewhere in the city, and they're probably right, but I was pleased with everything there and never had trouble getting a table on the first floor.
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It may have helped that it was a terribly rainy cold day when we went, which sort of added to the Irish bar atmosphere!
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Papagayo is amazing, especially if you like Guacamole. They also specialize in mixed drinks containing tequila if that's your thing.
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Mixed drinks containing tequila are very much my thing. Papagayo is definitely where I'm going Friday night, right after going to the Harpoon tasting room.
Mexican food, good guacamole, and tequila drinks? I'm in.
Is this the Mexican place right beyond the bridge between the red line and the BCEC? Their food was pretty good when I went last year, I can definitely recommend the Guac.
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Yep, that's the place!
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No name seafood is really good, I've been there both years I've gone to PAX. I have nothing but good things to say about The Whiskey Priest too.
The nearest cheap fast food to the BCEC is the food court over at South Station: Au Bon Pain, Auntie Anne's, Cajun Cajun, Cheeseboy, Cosi, Master Wok, McDonald's, Pizzeria Regina, Southwest Grill, Surf City Squeeze. Oh, and a Pinkberry is supposed to be opening there soon.
Mmm, we make sure we go here every year. Tableside guac and strong margaritas, I can't wait. We waited an hour for a table last year, we had 4 people, but it was a Saturday night.
Also, we ate at The Whiskey Priest last year, we met some people there who were saving a table for us. We walked in right at 9pm and then had to pay a cover fee just to eat dinner even though our friends who had gotten there a few minutes before us didn't. Something to keep in mind for those that aren't used to that kind of thing. I don't think the food was good enough for $10 cover pp plus food, but it would have been ok just for the cost of food.
Plus, there may be some Food Trucks there on the weekends. >.> But think I remember they were booked for Industry folks.
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I've found Lucky's to be hit or miss. Specifically the sliders there were awesome, but the vegetarian dishes were oversalted and not very fresh.
Groupon right now has a deal for a German restaurant called Jacob Wirth. It's a little over a mile from the convention center (though a short walk from south station), and the food and beer are both great.
Tons of food to eat (more of a lunch spot, really). Also, tons of shopping and usually some roadside performers (last time I went there on a whim, there were street musicians, a moving statue, and an escape artist).
It's a destination in itself, but I highly recommend it for a lunch outing.
http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com/
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Its a nice place though if you are just looking for something close by to grab a few drinks.
I personally love UBurger. . There is one that is about a 15 minute walk, just outside of Chinatown.
I'd recommend using yelp for find some good food nearby. There may be some food trucks in the area as well (I'm not sure of their winter/weekend hours).
I also second the nay for Legal Seafood. It's overpriced and very commerical food. Barking crab is where it's at for seafood, but there are many seafood joints through that entire pier.
There are not many places there are open very late or are 24 hours. I'd recommend to keep an eye on the clock for dinner time, and gauge what you want to eat and when. There are a few places in Chinatown that are open until 2AM, so wander over there if you're hungry before then.
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If you like oysters there is a wonderful place in the North End (little Italy). This place is called Neptune Oyster Bar. Great oysters and an AMAZING clam chowder. When they say they open at 11:30am, get there before because there will be a line to get in.
Also in North End there is a place called Il Panino Express. Great food, great Italian sandwiches. Average Prices.
Another good North End spot right up the street from Il Panino is called Galleria Umberto. Galleria Umberto Really really cheap pizza and other traditional italian foods that are really really good. The thing about this place they open for lunch at 11am and when they are out of food they close for the day which is usually around 2pm sometimes before then depending on how busy they are. And you better be there by or before 11, last year when I went I waited for almost an hour to get some food, and the line was out the door.
Out in the Back Bay area there is a good burger joint called 5 Napkin Burger
5 Napkin Burger Unique burgers and your typical american type food.
If you like Indian food also in the Back Bay there is a place called India Quality I had the Chicken Vindaloo and asked for them to make it and spicy as they could and it was great! I also recommend the Royal Nan (OMG!!!!!!) Nan with Coconut, Raisins and Honey. Its amazing!
Out in Cambridge there is an AWESOME pizza place called Otto Pizza. They always have different and unique topping pizza's. The Boston "T" (subway) or Buses will take you right out to Harvard Square and the pizza place is right there.
These are just a few if I think of anymore I will add them here, but totally try to check these places out! Enjoy good eats!
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So for best burger place I would recommend R.F.O'Sullivans & Son Pub If you are feeling a little adventurous and you are in town a day or two before PAX starts try this place. This is a train and cab ride away so just keep that in mind, but I think its worth it.
Although my places might not be close to the convention center it's food for thought if you come in town early and want some eats. They are not chain restaurants and all of the are average priced except for Neptune Oyster Bar which can be somewhat pricey. But like some of the other had said, Faneuil Hall has a ton of different fast quick one stop shop places to eat, from burgers, to sandwiches, to mac and cheese to pizza. Everything you want or could think of is there. Happy dining!
Boston Burger Company. Hands down the best.
http://www.bostonburgerco.com/
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My train won't be getting in until about 8pmish on Thursday, and I'm located at the Renaissance Waterfront, right near the Seaport and close to places like Whiskey Priest. What would people recommend for post-9pm? I could always eat at the hotel bar (or Seaport's, since their pizza is delicious), but would prefer to avoid those prices so early in the trip.
For an idea of tastes, I love crab (so Barking Crab already has my interest), pizza and burgers.
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Barking Crab is yummy! I try to go there at least 3-4 times a season!
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