"The Samuel Adams Brewery" in Boston is where they make the ever-present go-to beer of the city, and they offer entertaining and interesting tours as well.

"L.A. Burdick" is a secret worth sharing. This café's hot chocolate is one of the best I've tasted in all of Boston. Their ingredients are true heroes here.

"J.P. Licks" Boston is the local favorite ice cream shop, all-year-round (winter? Even better!) I just love their coffee, chocolate and coconut flavors.

The "MIT Ray & Maria Stata Center" in Boston is quirk personified. Nothing about it is conventional. I find it makes science look cool and inspiring...

"Charles River Esplanade" is a three-mile park along the south bank of Boston's Charles River. It's my favorite for a picnic and reading under the trees...

"Aeronaut Brewing Company" is among the new wave of craft breweries that have emerged in the Boston area. Try their IPA "A year with Doctor Nandu."

"Ogawa" Coffee Shop Boston is a stand-out Japanese cafe that treats each cuppa as a work of art. Can't figure out what to order? Instagram's your friend.

"Oleana" would be my bet if I were to pick a romantic restaurant in Boston. At its core a Turkish restaurant, its big hit is the veggie tasting menu for 2.