Dear Bostonians/Former Bostonians

[chilimuffin]

I have a friend who's going to be presenting at an upcoming conference (CROI: the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections

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[enmascarado]

I hear there's some affordable hotels in Woburn

[cheechako]

I second Helmand. I haven't been back to Boston in 4 years but the next time I go, I'm going to Helmand. Also, I second Punjabi Dhaba. If she's as obsesses with ice cream as I am, she should try JP Licks (on Newbury St, among other places, I think).

My favorite restaurant to go to was India Samraat at 51 Mass Ave (on the Boston Side). Not too dive-y, and if I remember right, their Peshawari Paratha is amazing.

Also, if she's into folky, mellow, coffee-house music, Club Passim in Harvard Square usually books really good acts (often famous ones, as well, and if so, get there early.)

[trinitysite]

Punjabi Dhaba in Inman Square has wonderful cheap Indian food.

[cheechako]

Oh yeah, I forgot. My dad used to stay in the Holiday Inn in Dedham, which wasn't too far away. Boston is wicked expensive, so I wish her luck. As I'm headed that way for a conference soon, if she finds a good & cheap place, I'd love to know!

Oh yeah, Buddha's delight, downtown, is a tasty vegan restaurant. And--MIKE'S PASTRIES. We used to walk from the coop (how cute) all 6 miles or whatever just to get those pastries. It's in the North End. SO GOOD.

[gefiltyfish]

email my significant other - he'll know, but he doesn't read your blog, since you haven't friended him:)

[chilimuffin]

you know, if I'd known he had a livejournal, I'd have friended him ages go ;P

[bizetsy]

Hi, I'm Betsy! Bria recommended that I add you. I didn't realize you were the illustrious Alexis. :) Thanks for all your help.

[chilimuffin]

Illustrious, eh? I can handle that ;). Welcome aboard.