651535 Thu Sep 10 17:19:34 -0700 2009 11 12 Boston Area 0 5020706 Sorry for the last-minute post. Heading to Boston tomorrow for a conference, staying at Copley Place. I'll have time for a few dinners -- a couple at normal hours, and a couple that may be as late as 8:30 or 9. For the late ones I'd like to stay close in. I already know about Brasserie Jo and love it (I'm ready for that onion tart right now!), but would like some other options as well. Maybe fish (I know that can get pricey, but I'm intent on having at least one good piece of fish), thin-crust pizza, Northern Indian, non-fancy Italian, or Chinese. Open to other suggestions, as long as they're not high-end. For the dinners where I have more time, I'm interested in the same kind of food, but am willing to take the T or walk a bit. How long a haul is it on the blue line to Santarpio's, and how far will I have to walk? And is it worth it? BTW, I've already been to the original Regina's and was less than impressed. How about the No Name -- any good, and is it accessible via T? I posted this thread a couple of years ago asking about food near Copley Place: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/369633 , but I don't know what's changed since then. I think it's safe to assume that Skipjack's and Stephanie's have not improved. :o) Not that I ever ask concierges where to eat -- they're not exactly impartial. Thu Sep 10 17:19:34 -0700 2009 15807 Steve Green 1 5020888 Actually, the responses you got two years ago still look about right. Those were good suggestions. I don't think that either Santarpios or No Name are worth a trip. They are not far from the T but not worth the bother. Help us a bit - what is your definition of reasonable? Thu Sep 10 18:54:43 -0700 2009 5020706 11052 BBHound 2 5021594 and santarpio's is not thin-crust anyway. Fri Sep 11 06:20:51 -0700 2009 5020888 30273 hotoynoodle 3 5021672 Giacomos in the South End on Columbus Street is an easy walk from Copley and very reasonable and always a crowd pleaser. Try and make reservations or expect to wait a bit. Fri Sep 11 06:52:39 -0700 2009 5021594 1107672 MParente 2 5024648 OP here. BBHound asked: "Help us a bit - what is your definition of reasonable?" Thanks for the responses -- sorry I missed the question. Say $20--25 +tip, max, without drinks. Is that realistic? Sat Sep 12 10:44:17 -0700 2009 5020888 15807 Steve Green 3 5024942 That's not going to be easy near your hotel. That area tends to be expensive. Most of the places mentioned here will cost more. Some moderately priced places nearby would be Coda on Columbus Ave, Anchovies on Columbus Ave., Pops on Tremont st., Laurel on Berkeley St, and Vlora on Boylston. Make sure to let us know where you went and how it was. Sat Sep 12 13:24:44 -0700 2009 5024648 11052 BBHound 1 5021893 I would add Sel de la Terre, which now has an outpost at the Mandarin Oriental, La Voile, and Bouchee (both on Newbury) to your list for consideration Fri Sep 11 08:15:47 -0700 2009 5020706 85007 bostonbroad 2 5022901 I've been to the new Sel de la Terre twice now, and haven't had great experiences. I don't think it's as good as the one on the warterfront. Fri Sep 11 13:22:37 -0700 2009 5021893 130669 anais_in_waiting 1 5022708 Vlora: a Greek/Albanian place on Boylston Street, is a great value for the neighborhood. My favorite steak frites in all of Boston! Fri Sep 11 12:20:33 -0700 2009 5020706 14271 tamerlanenj 2 5022900 I second this. I don't think Vlora gets the credit it deserves! Fri Sep 11 13:21:39 -0700 2009 5022708 130669 anais_in_waiting 3 5022975 Third it, sorry I forgot in my other post. Fri Sep 11 13:48:41 -0700 2009 5022900 85007 bostonbroad 1 5025553 For reasonable in that area, I'd recommend a few block walk up Boylston to the Parish Cafe (between Berkley and Arlington). Not "fine" dining, but great food. It's "thing" is sandwiches and dishes created by different chefs in the city. Sat Sep 12 19:27:37 -0700 2009 5020706 156939 nomadgirl