June 2010 Issue
Cape Cod Guide 2010
To help you plan the perfect getaway, we’ve culled the finest lodging, dining, and fun this area has to offer. So take a deep breath and read on: You’re almost there.
Feature
Top of Mind: Myrtle the Turtle
Chelonia mydas, omnivore, endurance swimmer, aquarium diva, 70ish, Boston
Who Failed Phoebe Prince?
High school was hell for Phoebe Prince. But it didn’t have to be deadly.
A Band of Brooders
After everything Aerosmith has been through in the past year the question isn’t why they would finally break up, it’s what the hell has kept it together for so long.
Department
Ahead of the Beat
As Patrick Lyons prepares to open the doors to two new Back Bay restaurants, the social mogul reflects on the evolution of the city’s dining and nightlife scene.
The Nice Queen
Amid furor over branch closures, the Boston Public Library’s president is imposing her vision for the future—and, just maybe, a new model for how to get things done in this town.
Fashion + Style
2010 Summer Fashion
From the little white dress to luxe summer leather, our must-have looks will keep you looking cool as the weather heats up.
Register: Louis
An haute department store gets an all-American overhaul.
Real Estate: Modern History
A rare opportunity awaits at Six Moon Hill.
News
Snapshot: Boston’s Royal Wedding
Leave it to Boston’s “Rascal King,” James Michael Curley, to throw the closest thing to a royal wedding this city has ever seen.
Restaurants
First Bite: Aka Bistro
Formerly a dining dead zone, Lincoln gets two sparkling new restaurants in one.
Dining Out: Evoo
The location may have changed, but chef Peter McCarthy’s cuisine still keeps diners on their toes.
First Bite: Stoddard’s
A long-anticipated downtown tavern delivers on its promise of good food — and even better drinks.
Tastemaking: The Chef Swap
Why local pros are showing up in their buddies’ kitchens.
The Ultimate: Cuban Sandwich
Havana may be nearly 1,500 miles away, but the Hub has some very serious Cuban sandwiches of its own.