624325 Mon Jun 01 16:52:33 -0700 2009 4 12 Boston Area 0 4733837 we'll be in boston for a graduation and have one night on our own- wednesday we're looking for an interesting place (walking distance, if possible) near the hyatt on avenue de lafayette not necessarily fancy, but unique would be perfect Mon Jun 01 16:52:33 -0700 2009 23468 achoo 1 4734032 The Hyatt is in the (relatively recently named) Ladder District and on the edge of both the Theatre District and Chinatown. Plenty of recommendations on these boards. But a uniquely Boston institution in the Ladder District would be Locke-Ober, which is fairly fancy. More modern would be blu adjacent to the Sports Club of LA. Mon Jun 01 17:56:13 -0700 2009 4733837 13819 Karl S 1 4734042 Not knowing where you're from, it's impossible for me to say what would be unique for you or unavailable at home. You're right next to Chinatown which has many good restaurants mentioned here. 2 of the nicer places are Penang for Malysian and Montien for Thai...ask for the Thai menu. A step up in price and an easy walk is Troquet; French/American with a very strong wine program. Upper priced, you're close to Locke Ober; beauitiful classic Boston dining room (maybe have a drink?), Oya..pricey but excellent creative Japanese, or Bina Osteria..like going to Milan without getting on a plane..:) nice, modern Italian bar. All of these are an easy walk from the Hyatt. If it were me; and I didn't want to spend a pile of $, I'd probably have a drink at LO and walk to Penang for dinner and dessert at the bar at Bina. Bina is a short "9 iron" from your hotel..:) Mon Jun 01 17:59:14 -0700 2009 4733837 10111 9lives 2 4734218 thanks, sounds like it will be a great evening- I appreciate the recommendations Mon Jun 01 18:58:04 -0700 2009 4734042 23468 achoo 1 4734281 Two great casual options around the corner from the hotel: Kingston Station, for French bistro-inspired and American comfort food; and Goodlife, for good quality bar food. Mon Jun 01 19:16:55 -0700 2009 4733837 10820 Blumie