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Finding a Boston Rental with a Dog

This week, a well-researched piece, No Fair for Fido: It’s ‘Challenging’ to Find an Apartment in Boston If You Own a Dog, by Lisa DeCanio over on BosInno.com, reminded us that this is a topic we haven't covered in a while.

"That is Otis! He's a silly Cockapoo. Great dog," says Lisa. He's a special dog in her life!

When you click over to Lisa's article, be sure to read the comments, because they contain both experience and wisdom.

We wrote about this topic for vacation rentals, but you might be able to adapt some of the tips in our piece to the wider rental market.

Vacation Rentals: Getting Around "No Pets"

If you rent or when you bought your home, how did you deal with the pet issue? Please share your experience, tips, and advice with the rest of our Sunday Dog readers.

Get to know all of our Sunday Dogs at Boston Dogs.

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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photography: Otis's photo courtesy of Lisa DeCanio

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February 3, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
Valentine’s Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
Planning a Valentine's Day Dinner for someone special takes some planning. This year, February 14th falls on a Thursday but that doesn't mean you have to make that your big date night. You can plan a special evening of take-out and a great bottle of wine for Valentine's Day served up with a promissory note for a special weekend meal.

UPDATE: This is an outdated post. Here is the 2015 version of this information!

Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.

This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus and don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation.

Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. As you check the lists we provide, be on the lookout for special menus beyond that one, official day. That happened with some places last year.

When A Valentine Lunch or Dinner is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Gayot has lists of their Best Boston Valentines Restaurants, 10 Sexiest Restaurants, and Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Boston.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Best Valentine Tables from UrbanDaddy
Check back because we'll update this list as some of the other area experts publish their choices.

1.30.13 Update: Lisa DeCanio over on BostonInno has her list of: Nine Romantic Valentine’s Dinners You Need to Make Reservations For Right Now.

01.31.13 Update: Elyse Andrews over at The Somerville Beat has published, Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the ‘Ville

012.01.13 Update: Kristen Nyberg & Jill Rose from North Shore Dish Have just posted their Valentine guide: February: The Sweetest Month?

Is Our Style, Your Style?

You won't find us out for the typical fine dining, prix fixe meal on any special day. If you love great food and are a bit more casual in style we might suggest some of our favorite ways to share a meal.
- Central Bottle is serving pink bubbles and $1. Island Creek Oysters at their Valentine Wine Bar. Nibble on great cheese and salumi, add a few oysters and sip an excellent wine. This is also perfect for gathering some friends and having good conversation.
- Sharing small plates at Coppa is our idea of a perfect time together. You might even turn this into an Afternoon Delight on V-Day.
- Stop into Petit Robert Bistro or Brasserie JO to share a wonderful profiterole dripping with chocolate sauce. Two spoons dipping away, sharing best bites can be very intimate!
- Share a Dim Sum style brunch at Myers+Chang. If the romance is new, this is a great way to experiment with one another's food choices!
Add your ideas in the comments below if this is the type of celebration that appeals to you.

Related Posts:

Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day

Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price

Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert

Romance at the Gardner Museum- Valentine's Weekend Destination.

Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)

Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.)

Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Click over to Amazon and do some planning, and if you do buy something there, they'll put a few coins in our tip cup.

Details:
Words: Penny Cherubino
Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino
January 24, 2013
BostInno’s “21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs”

Our Friday Link today is to BostInno's "21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs," by Lisa DeCanio.

The team here at BostonZest is honored to be included in this group. We recommend that you take a look at this collection. We're sure you'll find more than a few that fit your personal food taste. We were already following many of these and after sampling the rest, we've added a few more to our local food information feeds!

Lisa also won our hearts when she said, "Oh, and it has nothing to do with food, but Penny has a whole section dedicated to dogs, with the most adorable photos of pups around the city." We do love our Boston Dogs!

Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Screenshot: www.BostInno.com

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

What's your neighborhood?

August 24, 2012
BostInno’s “21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs”

Our Friday Link today is to BostInno's "21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs," by Lisa DeCanio.

The team here at BostonZest is honored to be included in this group. We recommend that you take a look at this collection. We're sure you'll find more than a few that fit your personal food taste. We were already following many of these and after sampling the rest, we've added a few more to our local food information feeds!

Lisa also won our hearts when she said, "Oh, and it has nothing to do with food, but Penny has a whole section dedicated to dogs, with the most adorable photos of pups around the city." We do love our Boston Dogs!

Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Screenshot: www.BostInno.com

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

What's your neighborhood?

August 24, 2012
BostInno’s “21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs”

Our Friday Link today is to BostInno's "21 Local Must-Read Food Blogs," by Lisa DeCanio.

The team here at BostonZest is honored to be included in this group. We recommend that you take a look at this collection. We're sure you'll find more than a few that fit your personal food taste. We were already following many of these and after sampling the rest, we've added a few more to our local food information feeds!

Lisa also won our hearts when she said, "Oh, and it has nothing to do with food, but Penny has a whole section dedicated to dogs, with the most adorable photos of pups around the city." We do love our Boston Dogs!

Thanks to everyone who hops over to Amazon from here to do their shopping. We appreciate your support. What's on your Back to School shopping list? Shop Amazon for all your back to school needs and support this site!

Details:

Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
Screenshot: www.BostInno.com

Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

Related articles

What's your neighborhood?

August 24, 2012