Hello and welcome to Food Neighbourhoods on Monocle Radio, where once again we visit the places locals love for their food and drink.
With the leaves beginning to turn golden brown in the northern hemisphere, Monocle's Sana Giomani takes us on a tour of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, an area renowned for its autumnal fare as well as its varied culinary scene.
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Boston is famous for many things.
Picturesque scenes on autumn days, its prestigious universities, the Red Sox and the Celtics, its significance in American history.
Take me to the Boston Globe on.
Morrissey Boulevard and its role as a backdrop for some of cinema's greatest.
You have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
You've never been out of Boston.
With all of the best parts of a major metropolis, but none of the congestion of New York or the traffic of la, Boston is an underrated gem of the United States.
And what many people may not know is that Boston boasts a vibrant and diverse food scene that can satisfy any craving.
How does one start a perfect day in Boston?
Turns out by starting not in Boston.
Just across the Charles river lies Cambridge.
Filled with everything from quaint cafes and cheap eats to upscale dining experiences, Cambridge is a must go for anyone visiting the Boston area.
Start your day off by getting in the out the door line at Brookline.
Lunch in Central Square, the popular cafe serves up delicious breakfast fare and the queue is worth it for a Greek omelette, some buttermilk pancakes or huevos rancheros.
Whilst you're there, be sure to stop by Vietnamese Cafe Cicada for a baked salmon banh mi with avocado pate and and pickled veggies and my personal favorite, their hibiscus cold brew tea.
For a dose of culture, venture up to the Harvard Art Museum for a look at European and American art from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Now it's time to head back to the city.