USVI-On-Line

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 11:58 am**

If Jim is at the Colonnade, the Back Bay would be easy for him.

I know that ccasebolt suggested the Summer Shack in Cambridge, but there is also one in the Back Bay. I've never been there - it's close to the Hynes (50 Dalton Street) - anyone know it. There are a few garages in the Back Bay and they take reservations.

Fanueil Hall also is a good place.

Jim - getting around on the "T" is pretty easy.

We're coming from Framingham.

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:16 pm**

Wow, that's around the corner from the hotel

. The menu looks good and the web site says they take on-line reservations

. They offer $7 parking in the lot next door. Wishwewerethere offered free parking downtow also, but I don't know where that would be. I'd rather be in Cruz Bay than the Back Bay, but that will happen soon enough

.

It certainly would be good for us, but will that work for the rest of you?

JIM

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:49 pm**

I've never been to the SS in Boston, but can certainly vouch for the food based on my experience in Cambridge. I just read this little blurb on their website:

"Back Bay Summer Shack has become the place where rabid Red Sox fans and Boston Symphony patrons rub elbows."

And since I also play the violin (but not in the BSO), it sounds great to me

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 1:57 pm**

Sounds perfect. As the date gets closer and we get a head count, we can make a reservation on line. $7 parking - sweet!

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 2:26 pm**

You can put us down for two. Perhaps a 6 pm time would be good.

JIM

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 4:27 pm**

Sounds great.

I'll happily take care of the reservations - if you all want to PM me with your count that would be great.

I got your 2 Jim and we'll be 2.

Posted: **Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:20 pm**

Unfortunately we will be in Tampa and won't be able to make it. I have been to the Summer Shack at Mohegan Sun many times and we love the food. There are three garages within 100 feet of this restaurent so parking will not be an issue. Have fun and enjoy BOSTON and each other.

Posted: **Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:48 pm**

If you decide to try a place outside of Boston, you may want to consider Castaway's in Bridgewater. It has kind of a Shipwreck Landing feel about it. There's an open air, roof covered dining area, which leads to an outdoor area with sand, tropical plantings, and picnic tables. It's not fine dining, but you won't be disappointed.

Posted: **Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:36 am**

I've been to the Back Bay Summer Shack a bunch of times--it's my nephew's favorite restuarant. I really like their fried clams, and these grilled clams on the appetizer menu. Their spicy and greasy calamari recipe is the one I've posted my rendition of on the food porn thread--it's delicious. The raw bar is very good and they usually have some decent fish of the day. John loves their pan roasted lobster also.

You guys are meeting on my actual birthday, so have a drink for me!

Posted: **Tue Apr 22, 2008 11:00 am**

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Posted: **Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:46 pm**

wife and I May also be going (kids soccer may be issue) has a spot time been picked

Posted: **Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:53 pm**

I think we've agreed on the Summer Shack in the Back Bay at 6pm.

Just PM me when you know for sure as I will be calling for reservations.

http://www.summershackrestaurant.com/Lo ... Boston.asp

Posted: **Thu Apr 24, 2008 1:34 pm**

We're getting excited about our trip to Boston and the STJ trip.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone.

JIM

Posted: **Mon May 12, 2008 12:32 pm**

Jayseadee
so how large is the group going this Saturday night. First night without the kids in a couple of months

Posted: **Mon May 12, 2008 7:26 pm**

HI,

Still waiting for a few replies, we'll be ~12 (give or take).

If anyone else is interested, let me know.

This coming Saturday - May 17

Summer Shack - Boston@6pm.

I'm bringing my camera, bring your smiles