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historic redbrick building since 1826. Countless history-makers have propped themselves
up at this bar, including Daniel Webster and John F Kennedy. Apparently JFK used to or-
der the lobster bisque, but the raw bar is the real draw here. Order a dozen on the half-
shell and watch the shucker work his magic.
North End
Volle Nolle
SANDWICHES$
(351 Hanover St; sandwiches $8-12; 11am-11pm; ; Haymarket)
Apparently,
volle nolle
is Latin for 'willy-nilly,' but there is nothing haphazard about this much-beloved North
End sandwich shop. Black-slate tables and pressed-tin walls adorn the simple, small
space. The chalkboard menu features fresh salads, delicious flatbread sandwiches and
dark rich coffee. A perfect lunchtime stop along the Freedom Trail.
Giacomo's Ristorante
ITALIAN$$$
(
www.giacomosblog-boston.blogspot.com
; 355 Hanover St; mains $14-19; 4:30-10pm Mon-Sat,
4-9:30pm Sun; ; Haymarket)
Customers line up before the doors open so they can guar-
antee themselves a spot in the first round of seating at this North End favorite. Enthusi-
astic and entertaining waiters, plus cramped quarters, ensure that you get to know your
neighbors. The cuisine is no-frills southern Italian fare, served in unbelievable portions.
Cash only.
Seaport District
Barking Crab
SEAFOOD$$$
(
www.barkingcrab.com
; 88 Sleeper St; mains $12-30; 11:30am-10pm Sun-Wed, to 11pm Thu-Sat;
SL1 or SL2, South Station)
Big buckets of crabs (Jonah, blue, snow, Alaskan etc), steam-
ers dripping in lemon and butter, paper plates piled high with all things fried… The food
is plentiful and cheap, and you eat it at communal picnic tables overlooking the water.
Beer flows freely. Service is slack, but the atmosphere is jovial. Be prepared to wait for a
table if the weather is warm.
