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Food near Goodwin's High End
Whether you're looking for a quick bite or an elegant
dinner, Waltham offers a surprising number of excellent
restaurants and ethnic eateries. You wouldn't think that a
suburb would be so well fed!
Tip: If
you are traveling from some distance to Waltham, why
not combine your visit to our store with a great
dinner? And perhaps afterward you'd like to take in
some music, theater, or dance. Make an evening of it!
For the the gourmet here is a
link featuring the 10 highest Zagat rated restaurants in the
Greater Boston area.
If you are flying into Boston's Logan airport you are in for a
very pleasant surprise—as there
are several Legal Seafood restaurants at the airport. Here are the
links:
Terminal A,
Terminal B,
Terminal C, and another one in
Terminal C. There are numerous other
Legal Seafood restaurant locations in the Boston area too. While
we usually prefer eating at chef-owned small independent restaurants,
some of which are listed below—we must say that Legal Seafood
is the highest quality restaurant chain that we are aware of. They
have excellent quality seafood ensured by industry-leading, rigorous
testing procedures for seafood quality and safety. Plus if you are
health conscious they have both brown rice and seaweed salad on
their menu.
Lunch
Restaurants |
AKA Bistro |
145 Lincoln Rd. in the nearby town of Lincoln. |
781-259-9920 |
French/Japanese |
$$$ |
Just a short drive for a gourmet treat!
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Elephant Walk |
663 Main Street |
781-899-2244 |
French/Cambodian |
$$ |
Just a short walk from the store you will find this food
haven.
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Tree Top Restaurant |
53 Prospect St, 2 blocks from Main. |
781-894-3444 |
Thai |
$ |
This is the place for a healthy and tasty lunch—and
it is just 2 blocks away from our store.
They have great curry dishes—and for those who appreciate
brown rice that is an option too.
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Dominic's Italian Bakery & Deli |
987 Main St, 4 blocks from us. Closed for
dinner. |
781-899-3817 |
Homemade Italian |
$ |
This is a great place for lunch. It
is both quick and high quality! All homemade
sandwiches and pasta dishes, plus excellent
Italian cold cut sandwiches. Fresh homemade
crusty bread. Slightly more expensive than a
typical sandwich place, but worth it. Try the Panini Verde, a crusty flat bread stuffed
with dressed exotic greens, and blue cheese.
The gnocchi are hand made — every single
one. No inside tables. Yummy.
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Masao's
Kitchen |
581 Moody St., Waltham |
781-647-7977 |
Sub Shop |
$ |
Macrobiotic food--basic and plain brown rice, beans,
vegetable. Open Monday-Saturday, noon-7:30pm
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Absolutely Asia |
864 Main Street, Waltham - 200 feet away, diagonally across the street from us. |
781-891-1700 |
Interesting Asian |
$ |
Chinese and Koreans dishes that you don't
see too often in the 'burbs. Better than
average.
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Demo's Restaurant |
246 Lexington St, Waltham |
781-893-8359 |
Greek |
$ |
Good, fast, cheap, filling Greek food in a florescent
palace. Best for meat lovers. Zagat 19.
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Anna's Pizza House |
873 Main St, Waltham. 2 blocks from us. |
781-899-7810 |
Sub Shop |
$ |
Better than average sub shop fare. Cheese steaks and
roast beef subs are popular.
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Life Alive |
765 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge |
617-354-5433 |
Vegetarian |
$ |
High quality vegetarian fare--funky and laidback. They
are open for both lunch and dinner if you wish to go over to
Cambridge which is 20-30 minutes from the store.
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Special
Dinner Restaurants |
Il Capriccio |
888 Main St., Waltham. (100 feet away, diagonally across the street
from us!) |
781-894-2234. Reservations advised—or you can eat at
the Bar. |
Upscale northern Italian |
$$$ |
Be prepared for a memorable meal. This
highly regarded gourmet restaurant presents
well-prepared classic northern Italian
cuisine with flair. The
elegant dining rooms are usually full every night—and for
good reason. Plus their wine
cellar is well-stocked! If you can't get a
reservation, many times you can simply eat
from the same menu at the elegant bar—or at a table in the
bar area where it is quieter. They also have a private
dining room downstairs that can be reserved. Zagat
2011-2012 rating of 27 out of 30 in the food category.
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La Campania |
504 Main St, Waltham (about 3 blocks past Moody St.
going East on Main St. from us.) |
781-894-4280. Reservations necessary. Closed
Sundays and Mondays. |
Gourmet country Italian |
$$$ |
Creative well-made gourmet-influenced
country-style Tuscan cuisine in a charming,
romantic, fun atmosphere. A real wood-fired
brick oven, antique tables, hanging garlic,
sienna walls, open kitchen, 300 bottle wine
list. Highly recommended. Entrees range from
$18 to $35. Zagat 2011-2012 rating of 28 out of 30 in the
food category.
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Tuscan Grill |
361 Moody St., Waltham |
781-891-5486. Reservations necessary. |
Creative Italian |
$$$ |
Small, intimate creative Italian cuisine
in a deconstructed interior. Highly
recommended. The only minor drawback is it
can get quite loud when the restaurant is
full—which is often because the food is
compellingly good!
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Lumière |
1293 Washington St., Newton |
617-244-9199 |
"New" French |
$$$ |
One town away, this restaurant is only a short 10 minute
drive from the store with easy parking. When in season, they
use fresh local produce. Zagat 2011-2012 rating of 28 out
of 30 in the food category.
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O
Ya |
9 East St, Boston |
617-654-9900 |
Japanese |
$$$$ |
True gourmet Japanese food and sushi—the highest Zagat
rating of any restaurant in the Boston area. Zagat
2011-2012 rating of 29 out of 30 in the food category.
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Oishii Sushi Bar |
612 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill |
617-277-7888 |
Japanese |
$$$ |
True gourmet Japanese food and sushi. You may
have to wait though for quite a while—as this is a very, very small
restaurant. Not much in the way of decor—but the food
is excellent!
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Oishii
Boston |
1166 Washington St, Boston |
617-482-8868 |
Japanese |
$$$ |
True Gourmet Japanese food and sushi with beautiful
decor. Definitely suggest a reservation.
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Oishii
Too |
365 Boston Post Rd, Sudbury |
978-440-8300 |
Japanese |
$$$ |
True Gourmet Japanese food and sushi—though would
definitely suggest calling ahead to make sure you can get
in.
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AKA Bistro |
145 Lincoln Rd. - in the nearby town of Lincoln. |
781-259-9920 |
French/Japanese |
$$$ |
Just a short drive for a gourmet treat!
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Elephant Walk |
663 Main Street, Waltham |
781-899-2244 |
French/Cambodian |
$$ |
Just a short walk from the store you will find this food
haven.
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Fugakyu |
1280 Beacon St, Brookline |
617-608-0721 |
Japanese |
$$ |
More great Japanese food and sushi.
Valet Parking (6:00pm — 10:00pm)
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Tip:
Most restaurants in Waltham and the surrounding towns close by 10pm.
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More
Dinner Restaurants |
Tree Top |
53 Prospect St, 2 blocks from Main St., Waltham |
781-894-3444 |
Thai |
$ |
Excellent Thai curries—available with your choice of
brown or white rice.
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Iguana Cantina |
313 Moody St., Waltham |
781-891-3039 |
Mexican |
$ |
Fun, student-oriented Mexican place. Check
out the ceiling. The fajitas are one of the
highlights of the menu. Zagat 16.
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Taqueria Mexico |
26 Charles St., Waltham (between Main and Murray) |
781-647-0166 |
Mexican |
$ |
Excellent, cheep authentic Mexican food. No atmosphere.
Zagat 18.
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Lizzy's Ice Cream |
367 Moody Street, Waltham (by Tuscan Grill) |
781-893-6677 |
Ice Cream |
$ |
After dinner, stop by this superb ice cream shop for a
real treat. In addition to the typical choices, they
specialize in unusual flavors. The "Armagnac with plums"
flavor is heavenly, if you go for that sort of thing.
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If you are in the mood for something else, there are
plenty of other ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Japanese,
BBQ) on Moody Street, all within a few blocks.
Tip:
Most restaurants in Waltham and the surrounding towns close
by 10pm.
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Hotels near Goodwin's High End
For those of you who are traveling a long distance to visit us you
have basic two choices:
You can stay in downtown Boston where there are plenty of hotels. For
instance the Taj Hotel (formerly known at the Ritz Carlton) listed below
is in an excellent location in Back Bay next to the Public Gardens.
There are many other fine hotels in the Boston too in areas such
as the Waterfront, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay—all of which are within
walking distance of each other. There you also have lots of restaurants to choose from—plus all of the
cultural amenities are within walking distance including the
Boston
Symphony Orchestra and the
MFA (Museum of Fine
Arts). Assuming you aren't driving at rush hour, Boston is only about a
short 20 minute drive from us.
Alternatively there are several places listed below where you can stay
in either Waltham, Newton (which is one town south of us) or Lexington
(the town just north of us) that
are all within a 5-10 minute drive from us.
Nearby Hotels |
Doubletree Guest Suites |
550 Winter Street, Waltham |
781-890-6767 |
www.hilton.com |
$ |
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Home Suites Inn |
455 Totten Pond Road, Waltham |
781-890-3000 |
www.waltham-hotels.com |
$ |
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Newton Marriott |
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton |
617-969-1000 |
www.marriott.com |
$$ |
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Waltham Westin |
70 Third Avenue, Waltham |
781-290-5600 |
www.starwoodhotels.com |
$$$ |
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Aloft Lexington |
727 Marrett Road, Lexington |
781-761-1700 |
www.starwoodhotels.com |
$$ |
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Element Lexington |
727 Marrett Road - B, Lexington |
781-761-1750 |
www.starwoodhotels.com |
$$ |
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Taj Hotel |
15 Arlington St, Boston |
617-536-5700 |
www.tajhotels.com |
$$$$ |
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Tip: We suggest you book early as these places
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Fun in Boston and Beyond
For fun, we've listed some of our favorite diversions
and pleasures. Some are arts-related; others not. We also
welcome suggestions that you might like to share with
others!
Boston Symphony Orchestra. Whether
you're interested in the regular BSO season, the Boston Pops, or
Tanglewood (the BSO's summer home) there are numerous world class
concerts to choose from! You can reach them at 617-266-1492.
Jordan
Hall. Just one block from Symphony Hall is another world class
concert hall with great acoustics! Located inside the New England
Conservatory this is a beautiful hall that was recently renovated.
Sanders Theater. Owned by Harvard University, Sanders Theater is
located in Cambridge which is on the other side of the Charles River
from Boston. Another wonderful hall blessed with great acoustics.
Offers a mix of great concerts throughout the season.
Calendar
Boston
Celebrity Series. Offers a mix of world class concerts and dance
performances. Info at 617-482-2595.
Boston Early Music
Festival. They feature both concerts and baroque opera—as
well as holding their annual summer festival. A must for early music
aficionados! Info at 617-661-1812.
Antique
Period Musical Instruments. The
Museum of Fine
Arts in Boston has a small collection of very interesting
musical instruments. Once a week (or so) they actually play several of
the period keyboard instruments: harpsichords, clavichords, and
pianofortes. It a lot of fun. And of course, you can enjoy the rest of
the museum too. Call 617-267-9300 for times and more info.
Concerts at the
Isabella Stewart Gardner
Museum. Every Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 pm the
museum hosts concerts in the Tapestry Room. The fare is
usually classical chamber and keyboard music, with
occasional jazz. Housed in a reproduction 15th century
Venetian palace, the museum has a
beautiful courtyard, a nice cafe, and an interesting
history. Plus the museum just added a new wing which opened in January
2012! The collection itself is an eclectic mix of
mostly pre-20th century paintings, decorative arts,
sculpture, and architectural pieces. For general
information call 617-566-1401; for concert information
call 617-734-1359.
Concerts by the
Handel and Haydn Society.
These are world class concerts typically on period instruments and often
featuring choral music. Call 617-366-3605 for tickets and schedules.
Jazz in Boston:
Scullers Jazz
Club. Lots of great jazz here! Located on the Boston side
of the Charles river in the Doubletree Suites it is also only one-half
mile from Harvard Square, Cambridge. For information and reservations:
617-562-4111
Jazz in Cambridge: The
Regatta Bar in
the Charles Hotel is famous for excellent Jazz in a
classy setting. Call 617-876-7777 for tickets and info.
Folk and New Acoustic Music (and More) in
Cambridge.
Club Passim, the current incarnation
of the famous folk music club, offers intimate concerts
with light middle-eastern food available. Fun and
comfortable. You may ask to be put on their mailing list
so that you'll know what's playing. Parking in Harvard
Square is easy if you use the lots and ramps (and just
about impossible if you don't). Call 617-492-7679 for info and reservations.

Contemporary
Museum and Sculpture Park. The
Decordova Museum
in Lincoln, MA features outdoor contemporary sculpture,
indoor galleries, classes, and occasional concerts.
Located by Sandy Pond, it is a beautiful setting for a
picnic. Pictured at the right is the work Musical
Fence, an interactive sculpture. This piece is particularly
wonderful when a musically inclined visitor "plays" it. Call
781-259-8355 for info and current exhibitions.
Peabody Essex Museum.
The museum is approximately 16 miles north of Boston, at 161 Essex St.
in historic Salem, Massachusetts (corner of Essex and New Liberty
Streets). For recorded directions, call 978-745-9500, ext. 4145.
Butler
Sculpture Park. Visit one of very few privately
owned sculpture parks in the US. Located on a 40 acre
hilltop in the bucolic Berkshires Mountains of
Massachusetts, this is a wonderful place to wander among
outdoor sculpture of all scales. Bring a picnic if you'd
like or make it a side trip during a visit to Tanglewood.
One of Robert Butler's sculptures graces the front of
Dan's contemporary home. There is a tiny bit of
Butler
Sculpture Park info online at the link above. Or call 413-229-8924 for
more information.
Contemporary
Goldsmith. Skylight Jewelers hand make very
interesting contemporary gold and silver jewelry. They
specialize in fluid, creative forms, often using unusual
gems. If you are interested in a commissioning a custom
made piece, ask for Spencer, the owner. The Skylight website
doesn't convey the range of their offerings, so a visit
to their second floor store near Downtown Crossing on
Bromfield Street might be in order. Call 617-426-0521 for
more info.
Conservation
Land. Founded in 1891 by a protégé of
the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, The Trustee of
Reservations is a non-profit organization that
preserves open spaces in Massachusetts. For example,
World's End (left) is a beautiful seacoast open area with
trails and informal spots for picnics.
Historic
New England Architecture. The Society for the
Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA) manages and
operates a number of historic buildings in New England.
Many, such as the Gropius House in Lincoln (right),
are open for tours and others many even be rented for
functions. They also offer historic research services
such as a paint color history for your home. Call
617-227-3956 for more info.
Chautauqua.
OK, it's not in Boston, nor even in New England. Located
on bucolic Chautauqua Lake in western New York state,
Chautauqua
Institution is a summer community of cottages,
performance venues, studios, and classrooms. Featuring a
wonderful open-air natural amphitheater (complete with
the worlds largest outdoor pipe organ), Chautauqua hosts
classical concerts, lectures, dance, theater, opera and
other artistic performances. They offer a world-class
music education program for rising students. A typical
visitor day might start with a lecture, followed by a
pipe organ mini-concert, a bit of lunch, a swim in the
lake, an afternoon vocal master class, dinner, and then a
symphony in the amphitheater. A cultural oasis. Highly
recommended; spend at least a week.
Gordon's Wine Store. Directly across
the street from us on Main Street in Waltham is Gordon's
wine store. This low key and yet
knowledgeable wine shop attracts people even from surrounding towns.
Some of our
clients combine a trip across the street for some wine shopping along with their audio and
home theater fun. Recommended!
More Arts Links can be found on the
website of WGBH,
Boston's PBS TV and radio station. First click on the link and then
click "Event" on the left navigation menu.
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