Boston area thread

[ASUBeer]

Thursday late afternoon it will take you somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour and 15 minutes to get to Canton from Burlington.

I’ve got some research to do.

 

[bearsonacid1]

I’ve got some research to do.

Craft Beer Cellar in Winchester and Redstone Liquors in Stoneham are some popular stores in the area too. They probably won't have Trillium but Redstone's instagram shows they've got in a lot of really nice stuff in the past few days.

 

[tehzachatak]

Only beer thing I can think of in that area is the Lord Hobo brewery in Woburn

No, no, no, god no.

 

[bearsonacid1]

No, no, no, god no.

I guess the lesson here is:

No there is nothing worth checking out around Burlington unless you think Cheesecake Factory is life

 

[tehzachatak]

I guess the lesson here is:

No there is nothing worth checking out around Burlington unless you think Cheesecake Factory is life

Cheesecake Factory needs more barleywine

 

[Hookemhops13]

Cheesecake Factory needs more barleywine

 

[RuckIt]

Can you guys make recommendations for restaurants, breweries, bars in the BURLINGTON MA area that are worth checking out.

I have a quick work trip planned and was wondering what I should think about hitting up other than Trillium.

For lunch beers, I'd recommend Flatbread on the Bedford/Burlington line. I've had bottles of Peche n Brett there in the past, and there's a 50/50 chance they'll have MBC Lunch on tap. Plus the pizza is unreal.

Tavern in the Square is solid for what it is - a giant tap list of sometimes quality stuff. Singlecut, Night Shift, and randomly there will be some amazing stouts on, but not always.

Highly recommend that you drive into Boston and hit up one of the many bars at least one of the nights. Hell, even Brewers Tap & Table in Waltham (25-40 minutes, depending on traffic) might even be a worthwhile trip for beers and food.

 

[JCastle1]

Omnipollo already did a cheesecake stout.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Omnipollo already did a cheesecake stout.

Stout isnt life

 

[bearsonacid1]

Stout isnt life

Yeah they are. Stout is just dark barley wine. Just like DIPAs are session barley wines

When barley wine is life, everything is barley wine

 

[ASUBeer]

I apologize for what I’ve done to younze’ thread.

 

[JCastle1]

Stout isnt life

Neither is barleywine

 

[beerindex]

Omnipollo already did a cheesecake stout.

Hideout, a decidedly unremarkable Grand Rapids brewery, has been making multiple unremarkable cheesecake stouts for several years.

 

[HevvyMetalHippie]

Fight the #pastryarchy

 

[BeersMorgan]

Just found out there's a new Flatbread+bowling alley in Brighton under the New Balance building. Curious to see what stuff they put on tap. Gahd damn I am excited to have a close alley again.

 

[thegerm87]

Just found out there's a new Flatbread+bowling alley in Brighton under the New Balance building. Curious to see what stuff they put on tap. Gahd damn I am excited to have a close alley again.

Just found this place myself after grabbing coffee at the new place, Kohi (definitely recommended). Would be interested to hear how it is

 

[BigFrank]

Hitting Boston with the family 3/31-4/3. Doing touristy stuff. Won't have a car. If anyone has a link to restaurants/breweries, etc. we must hit, it'd be much appreciated.

 

[disapowzment]

Hitting Boston with the family 3/31-4/3. Doing touristy stuff. Won't have a car. If anyone has a link to restaurants/breweries, etc. we must hit, it'd be much appreciated.

tikk took me to a great bowling ally brewery. Also had pizza.

 

[davey101]

Hitting Boston with the family 3/31-4/3. Doing touristy stuff. Won't have a car. If anyone has a link to restaurants/breweries, etc. we must hit, it'd be much appreciated.

Trillium in Fort Point then go next door to Row 34 for some killer seafood.

 

[JCastle1]

Also Cambridge Brewing Co for another place easily accessible by public transport.

 

[tikk]

Also Cambridge Brewing Co for another place easily accessible by public transport.

One of Saugusbrewer and @vacnam favorite places.

 

[into the white]

3/31 is Cambridge Brewing Co Sour Fest which is a ******* fantastic day of beer. And like, fairly chill for an event worthy of a shitshow in a city that is no stranger to **** shows. Might be tough as day 1 of your trip but absolutely worth the visit if not.

 

[JCastle1]

3/31 is Cambridge Brewing Co Sour Fest which is a ******* fantastic day of beer. And like, fairly chill for an event worthy of a shitshow in a city that is no stranger to **** shows. Might be tough as day 1 of your trip but absolutely worth the visit if not.

If they have Brett Grisette then you need to drown in that beer. That sour fest was my favorite event of the year at CBC.

 

[BigFrank]

Planning on traveling from Boston to New York on a Tuesday morning after checking out of our rental. Then plan on returning Saturday morning for a flight out of Logan at 2. We will not have a car.

Can anyone weigh in on the best transportation option for a family of four? Train vs bus? Pick up point? Coupons, discounts, etc., Appreciated.

 

[rhino8888]

Planning on traveling from Boston to New York on a Tuesday morning after checking out of our rental. Then plan on returning Saturday morning for a flight out of Logan at 2. We will not have a car. Can anyone weigh in on the best transportation option for a family of four? Train vs bus? Pick up point? Coupons, discounts, etc., Appreciated.

Bus is by far the cheapest and is my first choice unless I'm traveling for work. Depending on what time of day you leave, you can book BOS-> NYC for less than $50 round trip per person, but $80 round trip is typical. There are many options - Megabus, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus, Greyhound, Lucky Bus, GoBus. I haven't tried them all but have had good luck with Bolt Bus and GoBus. Most of these buses leave from South Station in Boston.In NYC, buses typically drop off at the Port Authority terminal or on the street near Penn Station. GoBus leaves from the Alewife stop on the Red Line. Typical travel time is 4.5 hours for an non-stop express bus, but sometimes they get there a little faster. Most of the buses now have power plugs at the seats and wifi, but double check before you book.

I think Peter Pan (and maybe Greyhound) has connecting service from Logan airport in BOS to the Port Authority in NYC.

Amtrak has the NorthEast Regional and Accela. Accela is supposedly the "high speed" option, but for the run from BOS->NYC you will only save about 30 minutes over the NorthEast Regional. Optimal travel time is 3 hrs 45 min for Accela, 4 hrs 15 min for NE Regional. Trains leave from South Station in BOS and arrive at Penn Station in NYC. Fares are usually around $150-$300 round trip. I usually take Accela when traveling for work.

Another bus option to look at is LimoLiner. It's an upscale bus line. Space to spread out, snack options, attendant. It leaves from Back Bay station on the Orange line. I think the cost is comparable to Amtrak. I've never taken it, but I have a friend who loves it.

In my experience you have about equal chances of delays on both bus and train, depending on weather, track conditions, traffic, etc. Leave yourself some time if you are trying to catch a plane. Another tip, earlier buses have a better chance of beating traffic problems.

You can also fly the Delta shuttle (airplane) from BOS to Laguardia. I used to do this for work years ago. Not sure of schedules/cost. This option is not any quicker than the bus or train, after you figure in the time to get through security and to travel from Laguardia into the city. Also, figure in the cost of a cab into the city.

If you have four people, you may want to look into renting a car. Depending on whether you have parking options at your destination it might make economic sense.

Enjoy your trip! I hope you are able to squeeze in some beers with the family time!

(Sorry for the lengthy post - there's a lot of options!)

 

[bearsonacid1]

If you have four people, you may want to look into renting a car. Depending on whether you have parking options at your destination it might make economic sense.

Renting a zip car for several hours would be a decent option. I think it's like $10/hr (+ the sign up fee). Lots more options for pick up and drop off.

 

[BigFrank]

Bus is by far the cheapest and is my first choice unless I'm traveling for work. Depending on what time of day you leave, you can book BOS-> NYC for less than $50 round trip per person, but $80 round trip is typical. There are many options - Megabus, Peter Pan, Bolt Bus, Greyhound, Lucky Bus, GoBus. I haven't tried them all but have had good luck with Bolt Bus and GoBus. Most of these buses leave from South Station in Boston.In NYC, buses typically drop off at the Port Authority terminal or on the street near Penn Station. GoBus leaves from the Alewife stop on the Red Line. Typical travel time is 4.5 hours for an non-stop express bus, but sometimes they get there a little faster. Most of the buses now have power plugs at the seats and wifi, but double check before you book.

I think Peter Pan (and maybe Greyhound) has connecting service from Logan airport in BOS to the Port Authority in NYC.

Amtrak has the NorthEast Regional and Accela. Accela is supposedly the "high speed" option, but for the run from BOS->NYC you will only save about 30 minutes over the NorthEast Regional. Optimal travel time is 3 hrs 45 min for Accela, 4 hrs 15 min for NE Regional. Trains leave from South Station in BOS and arrive at Penn Station in NYC. Fares are usually around $150-$300 round trip. I usually take Accela when traveling for work.

Another bus option to look at is LimoLiner. It's an upscale bus line. Space to spread out, snack options, attendant. It leaves from Back Bay station on the Orange line. I think the cost is comparable to Amtrak. I've never taken it, but I have a friend who loves it.

In my experience you have about equal chances of delays on both bus and train, depending on weather, track conditions, traffic, etc. Leave yourself some time if you are trying to catch a plane. Another tip, earlier buses have a better chance of beating traffic problems.

You can also fly the Delta shuttle (airplane) from BOS to Laguardia. I used to do this for work years ago. Not sure of schedules/cost. This option is not any quicker than the bus or train, after you figure in the time to get through security and to travel from Laguardia into the city. Also, figure in the cost of a cab into the city.

If you have four people, you may want to look into renting a car. Depending on whether you have parking options at your destination it might make economic sense.

Enjoy your trip! I hope you are able to squeeze in some beers with the family time!

(Sorry for the lengthy post - there's a lot of options!)

Thank you so much for this awesome post!

Renting a zip car for several hours would be a decent option. I think it's like $10/hr (+ the sign up fee). Lots more options for pick up and drop off.

So I checked it out...I don't think I can pick up the car in Boston and drop it off in New York of vice versa. Am I wrong? That would be perfect as we do not want a car while we are in either city, but driving to and from would be great if the price is right.

 

[tylerk88]

I love Amtrak for it’s convenience and comfort, but it’s stupid expensive. That said, it’s my preferred means of transportation when not driving to NYC. Off-peak times tend to be cheapest and I think they offer a AAA discount, if you’re a member.

I once flew Jet Blue BOS to JFK for $100 RT. Took longer to go through security than it did to fly there. That was awesome but a bit of a hassle.

 

[rrryanc]

Thank you so much for this awesome post!



So I checked it out...I don't think I can pick up the car in Boston and drop it off in New York of vice versa. Am I wrong? That would be perfect as we do not want a car while we are in either city, but driving to and from would be great if the price is right.

One way rentals can be really cheap - generally airport to airport is the cheapest but not strictly required. Are you a Costco member? Their travel deals are usually much cheaper than everywhere else.

 

[rhino8888]

Thank you so much for this awesome post!

Let us know how your trips goes. And, especially, let us know about your beer finds in NYC!