As close to the Old World as the New World gets, Beantown proudly trades on a colonial past and proud heritage playing an unparalleled part in America's development. From wayward pilgrims to Revolutionary War rioters to modern day questing academics, Boston has always possessed a lively group of young-spirited inhabitants. For decades the city has also supported one of the most vibrant local music scenes in the U.S., spawning "Aerosmith," "Boston," "The Cars," "Aimee Mann," "Morphine," and "The Mighty Mighty Bosstones." "Love All, Serve All," that's our motto, and it's in full force at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston. (*not just for pilgrims - we gladly welcome one and all.) www.hardrock.com

Welcome to Maggiano's in Boston, located on Columbus Avenue near the Theater District, Boston Common and Park Plaza. Our restaurant is a quick trip from the Freedom Trail and the Boston Tea Party. Parking validation is available Monday-Friday after 5 PM and on weekends ($8 for up to three hours). Maggiano's 350-seat dining room is an ideal location for your dinner, baby shower, or important client meeting. Maggiano's features six beautiful banquet rooms, with seating for up to 230 people. We specialize in hosting private parties such as Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events. Our professional banquet staff can create the perfect event for you with all of the amenities. www.maggianos.com

Experience Legal’s flagship restaurant in a newly-renovated landmark building in downtown Boston. Garage and meter parking make for easy access, and limited validation is available. A small upstairs bar is flanked by open seating areas. One corner of the street-level space offers glimpses of ongoing restaurant activity while providing semi-private seating for up to 50 guests. A downstairs lounge exudes a sense of mystery and surprise. Up to 60 guests can be ensconced in this cozy hideaway for cocktails or full dining. www.legalseafoods.com

Boston's new Good Life is the place to meet people, socialize and hear great live music in the heart of Boston's Financial District. Under new ownership, the Good Life has been completely renovated. No longer an old school martini joint, you'll find a sleek lounge with great ambiance and rotating artwork from local artists. Our menu is American - International Bistro with traditional dishes mixed with seasonal cooking. The downstairs lounge has been revamped into a world-class frozen Vodka Bar. The lounge features over 125 brands of vodka, which are all served chilled to a temperature below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. You will taste vodka in the manner in which it was intended from its inception. The key to a good life is good relationships. See you at the Good Life. www.goodlifebar.com

A sophisticated casual dining destination centrally located in Boston’s hip Downtown Crossing. Vinalia features fresh, seasonal, creative American cuisine with an extensive wine program including more than 40 wines by the glass and a weekly wine tasting. Comfortable food.....Grilled Pizzas, Fried Calamari tossed with Sweet & SourTorn Basil & Fresh Cilantro and Coconut Shrimp with Honey Mustard.Fresh seasonal....includingWood Grilled Sea Scallops with Fava Bean and Pancetta Risotto Grilled Duck Sausage and Fig-Port Reduction, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish & Chive Potato Puree and Lobster Cognac Reduction, Fresh Pappardelle with Sautéed Patty Pans, Heirloom Tomatoes Finished with Vidalia Jam and Tomatillo Puree, Topped with Goat Cheese. www.vinaliaboston.com

Classic steakhouse fare, artfully prepared for contemporary tastes. There's an art to eating well, and Fleming's is dedicated to it. Let us indulge you with the most succulent prime beef, the freshest seafood and a tempting array of delicious salads, sides and desserts. The feast begins, as it should, with the finest prime beef there is: marbled and aged up to four weeks to reach its flavorful best. We add salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavor, then broil at 1600 degrees (about 650 degrees hotter than you'd cook it at home) to seal in the juices. And then it's yours to enjoy the perfect steak, prepared just how you like it. Or perhaps you're a seafood lover. If so, you're in the right place. At Fleming's, Market Fresh is to seafood as Prime is to beef. Our seafood is flown in daily from wherever in the world it's at its best, then artfully prepared to enhance its freshness and flavor. Whatever you decide on, from first course to last, it'll be an occasion your palate will never forget. www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Welcome to Kennedy's Midtown, an upbeat Irish Pub & Steak House with a lively piano and martini bar that vibrates with the cheerful banter of patrons. Ideally situated in Boston 's Midtown, Kennedy's is located at 42 Province Street, between Downtown Crossing and the historic Boston Common: just steps from Beacon Hill, the Freedom Trail, the Orpheum Theatre, Boston's Theatre District and Faneuil Hall. One of Boston's best kept secrets, Kennedy's offers all the comforts of a traditional Irish Pub, with a touch of class. Kennedy's Midtown caters to a busy downtown crowd for lunch, offering a comfortable meal with efficient service. Our full dinner menu is available from 4pm for theatre goers, and features aged steaks, seafood, and assorted classic dishes, in addition to the traditional pub fare. www.kennedysmidtown.com