boston | best of 2009.

a new decade is approaching, but before you launch yourself into the new year, here's a look back at the best of the best in 2009.



01. best romantic dinner.

ten tables
a cozy and intimate neighborhood gem
perf for wining and dining.
5 craigie circle
between berkeley and buckingham
617.576.5444
www.tentables.net

02. best mani-pedi for clean freaks.

miniluxe
super sanitary and sterile
so you can breathe easy.
1718 massachusetts avenue
near waltham
339.970.2322
www.miniluxe.com

03. best boutique hotel.

ames hotel
ame-ing to please.
1 court street
near state
617.979.8100
www.ameshotel.com

04. best custom drinks.

drink
house-made liquers and a little
ingenuity make for an interesting night.
348 congress street
between farnsworth and thomson
617.695.1806
www.drinkfortpoint.com

05. best chic travel boutique.

passport boutique
take off with their travel-friendly finds.
43 brattle street
near church
617.576.0900
www.passportboutique.com