Carolyn Cooney

"The stoop with the green door across the street is a great place to enjoy gelato with a view! Prime people watching real estate."

"Eat upstairs for less bar scene"

"Free tours at 2pm on the weekend for non-hotel guests. Clock tower offers best view of the city. Times vary -- call the office prior."

"Fantastic modern sushi restaurant. Big fan of their ambient music."

"If you like to be off the beaten path, grab a coffee & small meal here. The friendly owner, Langelo, may catch your ear for awhile but he loves when people borrow a book from his shelf and relax"

"Hungry late night in the North End? Skip Cafe Pompeii and head to Bricco for wood-oven pizza served until 2am."