148434 Wed Jun 30 16:14:40 -0700 2004 8 12 Boston Area 0 795992 I have to go to a conference at the convention center in Boston next month. Please, fellow chowhounds, save me from tourist trap food! I would like good food, homecooked or chefcooked, no chains, and I'm on a $50 per diem. Thanks in advance for any tips. Wed Jun 30 16:14:40 -0700 2004 0 Zan 1 795997 are you headed to the Hynes Convention Center or the Fleet center for the Democratic Convention? Wed Jun 30 16:51:04 -0700 2004 795992 0 missL 2 796024 Hynes. Sorry, I didn't know there was more than one. The main hotel is the Sheraton Boston at 39 Dalton St. Thanks! Thu Jul 01 07:49:05 -0700 2004 795997 0 Zan 3 796026 Search Back Bay and Hynes, many previous recommendations. Jasper's Summer Shack is right there, you're close to Tim's for burgers, many others. Thu Jul 01 08:20:06 -0700 2004 796024 0 Joanie 3 796033 For a great beer or two or three, check out Bukowski's on Dalton St. Very loud rock and roll and superb beer selection. for one of those nights where you gotta escape from the fake smiles and tight collars at the convention ;) Thu Jul 01 09:04:15 -0700 2004 796024 0 missL 2 796602 yes, the Fleet Center, and the Democratic Convention Tue Jul 13 19:56:04 -0700 2004 795997 0 sandyduval 1 796004 You might also be visiting the Bayside Expo Center in Dorchester, or the brand-new convention center in the Seaport District (in South Boston, not far from the WTC). It's probably easier to recommend some places close to your hotel. So, what hotel are you staying in? Wed Jun 30 21:25:32 -0700 2004 795992 0 MC Slim JB 2 796999 I am on Long Wharf and the convention is at the Fleet Center. Wed Jul 21 15:54:17 -0700 2004 796004 0 sandy duval 1 796028 You will be in Back Bay in the center of things. Newbury St. one street over for Sonsie, Stephanie's, the cafe at Louis ( I believe they are calling it L these days). Also close to Park Sq. for Davios (Italian) and the South End which is restaurant central. There you'll find Tremont 747, Peredix, Metropolis, Hammersley's, Icarus, B&G Oysters, Claremont Cafe, and Charlies for breakfast. On Hunnington is Brassarie Joe's and on Mass Ave. is Bankok City. You are also close to Chinatown and to the North End for Italian food. Enjoy! Thu Jul 01 08:29:46 -0700 2004 795992 0 chuck s