It's hard to say exactly what's going on right now in the South End but suffice to say it is HOT. As we closed out 2016, signs were suggesting that 2017 might be a year when pricing and demand would level off. The fall market was strong but not wild and with rising...
Taking unlikely locations and turning them into residential luxuries is a trend that has been around for many years. The hit HGTV show “You Live In What?” chronicles the unusual abodes of those across the country. Recently, the conversion of churches, in particular,...
We love boston and so should all of our furry friends… and, with parks like these, how could they not? If you are looking for a local neighborhood park look no further… #1: Our Favorite puppy paradise. For a puppy playground located in Boston’s South End, walk on...
Mistral ($$$) 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA For a higher end brunch in Back Bay East we propose Mistral, a French Mediterranean restaurant from chef/owner Jamie Mammano. A nice change of scenery from some of the other locations on the list, this restaurant is bright...
75 Chestnut ($$) 75 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA This quaint restaurant nestled in Beacon Hill is the perfect place for sunday brunch! 75 Chestnut offers its diners regional american comfort food in a cozy environment that everyone is sure to love! This is a great...
The Merchant 60 Franklin Street, Boston, MA The Merchant is sure to be your new go to Downtown Crossing brunch spot. This location is a bustling bar at night but is home to a delicious brunch Saturdays from 11-3 and Sundays from 10:30-3. What to order: Our pick is the...
Aquitaine ($$) 569 Tremont Street, Boston MA With outstanding food and service to match, this Tremont Street stop is sure to become one of your new favorites for Sunday brunch! This modern french bistro is known for its traditional dishes taken up a notch with local...
At COG, we pride ourselves on our in depth knowledge of Boston’s hyper-locales and sub-neighborhoods. Our blog is one place we can demonstrate this expertise over time. The South End, one of Boston’s premier neighborhoods, has many unique sub-neighborhoods, each with...
Widely considered one of the most underutilized pieces of real estate in the South End, the former Alexandra Hotel, located at 1761 Washington Street, has been the subject of much speculation regarding its ultimate positioning in the market. The Church of Scientology,...
Boston’s diverse neighborhoods have never been short on personality or distinct appeal… unique characteristics which are jointly contested and celebrated. At COG, we prefer to focus on micro-locales, sub-neighborhoods, and will often attempt to highlight these...
