My top spots in South Boston

Since moving to South Boston after college in '03, many friends have also found their way over there as well.  Obviously a new location poses many questions, where is the best pizza place, where do you get your hair cut, best place for coffee, etc etc.  After realizing how often I was asked these same questions, I decided to make up my own 'southie cheat sheet' that serves as a guide for anyone new to the area, here are my picks!

NURTURE SALON - www.nurturesalonandspa.com  modern and cozy hair and nail salon at a convenient L street location, ask for Mandy  :)

OCEAN TAN SALON - Dorchester st nail salon, fast and cheap, this is my top pick for you girls needing a manicure or pedicure

CRANBERRY CAFE - An E Broadway and K street spot for great sandwiches or coffee

BROADWAYS BEST - www.broadwaysbestpizza.com  Huge takeout menu but I have to admit, we like it here because they deliver frozen yogurt!  mix and match flavors and you will have a tasty treat after dinner delivered right to your door

BAYVIEW LIQUOR - good spot on Dorchester St, not to mention they will deliver it to your door!  (617) 268-7612

BOSTON ATHLETIC CLUB (BAC) - www.bostonathleticclub.com/  Popular spot for anyone looking to break a sweat, check out their website for all the classes they have, as well as gym equipment, tennis and boot camp options, among others.  I believe the monthly membership is $79/month now, if you go tell them I sent you!

SALSA'S - www.salsasmexican.com  craving mexican food?  head to this quirky cozy spot on Dorchester St, great sangria!

PLAYWRIGHT/BEER GARDEN - www.playwright.com  www.bostonbeergarden.com/  whether you want to play some bar trivia after work or have your own southie sunday funday, these 2 bars on E Broadway are packed 7 days a week, Thursday nights are the most popular

SWEET TOOTH - www.sweettoothboston.com  amazing bakery on W Broadway if you are looking to indulge

PIZZA - L street and Land of Pizza are my picks, there are enough pizza places in southie to have you trying a new one every week for months

K & 8TH MARKET - old school mini market on the corner of, you guessed it, K and East 8th streets, known for their marinated steak tips and chicken, anyone with a back deck or roofdeck makes a point to go here atleast 1x a week

HABIT -  www.habitshop.com  North End style clothing boutique on E Broadway

TERIYAKI HOUSE - www.teriyakihouse.info  tasty chinese food and sushi at this South Boston location, quick delivery too!

CASTLE ISLAND - Great stretch of boardwalk that is a loop, popular with all ages and especially those with dogs.  Make sure you stop by Sullivan's for a snack in the summer months

BYOD - http://www.byodwash.com/  This somewhat new SB location is a hit among us dog owners (and in Southie there are a lot of us).  Great spot for special treats or toys, lots of leashes and collars to choose from too.  They also do grooming but they are known for the self service tubs you use to wash your own dog!  Pick your shampoo flavor and get started, they provide everything you need from the brush, shampoo, blow dryer, etc.  Your dog will leave there looking amazing

PAWSTONIAN - www.thepawstonian.com/  Another spot my pup spends a lot of time at, going there since he was 11 weeks old, this place is heaven for any dog at any age that loves to play.  $18 for a half day, $29 for a full day, drop off as early as 7am and pick up by 7pm.  (more on these to come for those dog lovers out there), best way to wear the dog out while you're at work!

FARRAGUT HOUSE - www.farraguthouse.com  on P and East 6th streets, this cozy old fashioned bar and restaurant is great for some comfort food, and if you like karoke, be sure to stop by on Friday nights

SIDEWALK CAFE - This E 4th and M street take out place is sure to have a line outside every saturday and sunday morning.  Breakfast lunch and dinner is available, yet their breakfast sandwiches and many different flavored iced coffees will be a reason to roll out of bed after a night out

Hope these help to all you newcomers, please comment if I missed any! 

Lindsay

lguittarr@bradvisors.com