BOSTON – Looking for Instagram-worthy backdrops to ring in the holidays? Marwa Osman of @thecitylists, a Boston-based influencer and content creator, offers advice on finding the best places in the city to get into the holiday spirit.
Locomotive
Loco has two locations, one in South Boston and one in Fenway, and is open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is all decorated for the holidays and the cocktails and mocktails reflect the season – including a cocktail that comes in an ornament. If you’re looking for that perfect picture, Loco in Fenway has a Santa in the back of the restaurant and a Christmas tree made out of bottles. Also take a look at the cookie dish.
“I love that you can go there during the day if you don’t feel like going into town at night,” Osman said.
The prudential
With 360-degree views of Boston, cocktails and pink-themed decor, The Prudential is also a great choice for a holiday snap – in front of the city or with the Christmas decorations.
“The pro tip is to go there at night so you can enjoy your cocktail and see all the twinkling lights in Boston while you enjoy your drink,” Osman said. “They have pink trees and pink ornaments. It’s just all super pink and it feels like a winter wonderland.”
Coastal leave
A tiki bar for the holidays? Shore Leave is one of the most Instagrammable places in the South End. With lots of holiday spirit and a variety of tiki cocktails, flaming drinks, shareable cocktails and a disco ball, there are plenty of photo opportunities.
“Every year there is a holiday on the coast,” Osman said.
Tuck’s by The Fat Cactus
If you think an Instagram-worthy photo should include some traditional Christmas treats, check out Tuck’s. Tuck’s can be seen in Snowport and offers delicious hot chocolate that is definitely worth a photo (or two).
“His hot chocolate is over the top in the best way,” Osman said.
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