Massachusetts

Mike's Pastry is the mother of all pastry shops in Boston. Ever since former President Clinton visited years ago for Italian pastries while he was still in office, this place has just been swamped.

I heard this place is closing! I hope it's still there when I get back :(

The Squid Ink Black Aglio Olio dish is their most popular dish. With three locations in Boston, you have try it at least once when there.

The Squid Ink Black Aglio Olio dish is their most popular dish. With three locations in Boston, you have try it at least once when there.

This family-owned, no-thrills restaurant serves whatever came in fresh within the last 24 hours. It can't get any better than that.

Not only does this place have fantastic oysters, but they're also known for their fried clams, lobster rolls, and clam chowdah.

Take the cannoli.

Offers the best features of Spain's own tapas bars, with an extensive menu of traditional pinchos and tapas. The wine is exclusively Spanish and the bar has an innovative cocktail with a signature Sangria.

Everything in this French restaurant is made from scratch by James Beard award-winning Chef Tony Maws and his talented team.

Wow! I will definitely check that out! I used to work on Boylston.