By Maxwell Wallace
View of Boston skyline from South Boston
The neighborhood of South
Boston is southeast of the center or the city and abuts Old Harbor and Dorchester Bay. Despite its history as a settlement for Irish Americans, South Boston today is home to a burgeoning array of cultural, artistic and economic influences. Boston's straightforward public transportation system allows for easy access to South Boston from the city center and neighboring communities. South Boston's Castle Island, a Revolutionary War-era fort and 22-acre public park, is a favorite of locals and visitors alike.
Junction
A local favorite, Junction resides at the corner of Dorchester Street and Broadway. Named by Improper Bostonian magazine as South Boston's best bar the Junction has an expansive menu of pub food favorites to choose from. Their "Drunken Mussels" are fresh Prince Edward Isle mussels steamed in beer and served with garlic thyme shallots and tomato. The Junction's 14-ounce prime rib is marinated in Guinness stout and served with homemade mashed potatoes and a house vegetable medley.
Junction
110 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 268-6429
thejunctionbar.com
Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
Stadium's Old Colony Avenue bar and grill in South Boston is one of three Massachusetts locations for this popular New England franchise. Choose from a wide variety of appetizers like their "Stadium Calamari," served with green and red bell peppers and or the boneless chicken bites available in three different flavors. Entrées include their Boston baked haddock dinner topped with Ritz cracker crumbs and the "New York Steak and Potatoes," an 8-ounce steak served with white cheddar mashed spuds.
Stadium Sports Bar & Grill
232 Old Colony Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 269-5100
stadiumbars.com
Amrheins
Amrheins was voted Best of Boston by Boston magazine for its elaborate brunches and cozy interior, which includes a robust hand carved bar that serves cocktails to order. Their brunch menu is highlighted by their roast turkey and "Steamship" roast pork, a full custom omelet bar and mini Belgium waffles. Entrees include their hand cut filet mignon paired with a seafood selection of your choice. For seafood lovers, there's the shrimp scampi crostini, pan seared scallops or swordfish kabobs.
Amrheins Restaurant
80 West Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127-1018
(617) 268-6189
amrheinsboston.com
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About the Author:
Maxwell Wallace has been a professional freelance copywriter since 1999. His work has appeared in numerous print and online publications. An avid surfer, Wallace enjoys writing about travel and outdoor activities throughout the world. He holds a Bachelor of Science in communication and journalism from Suffolk University, Boston.
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