Yesterday, The Boyfriend and I went into Boston for a fun Friday night and had a very nice time. We decided to check out the Boston Greenfest, which is going on right next to the Government Center T stop all weekend. Since it was barely 4:30pm on a Friday, the many booths and stalls were fairly empty, though the live music was already rocking on. We sampled some veggie samosas, which were delicious, and listened to a reggae band for a bit.
Feeling a bit disappointed in the 'fest, we wandered over to Faneuil Hall to find an ATM. On the way, we noticed a street lined with old looking pubs and taverns, most of them sporting signs claiming a beginning in the 18th or 19th century. Boston is an old city, something that always seems to surprise me, and here was yet another reminder of this city's importance in America's early history. Intrigued by these European looking places, we selected one to sample. The Bell-in-Hand claims to be the oldest tavern in America, established in 1795 by the last-known town crier, Jimmy Wilson. The architecture was interesting; the building sat with two roads on either side, so it had a sort of arrowhead shape. The walls were exposed brick with huge wooden supports. It was a nice place, with friendly waitresses and lots of beers on tap. The menu was extensive, though we were still digesting our samosas, so we ordered burschetta to share. We had a nice time nibbling on the bread and sipping our beers, covertly people watching, and just generally having a nice time. I would love to go back and try some of their other menu items; the House salad looked particularly good.
So, if you're ever in that area, go check out the Bell-in-Hand Tavern and add on to America's long history of drinking beer.
ciao
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