Boston

My friend Amelia had a great idea to start a group Pinterest board with some other fab bloggers and friends to help map out our favorite spots in and around the Boston area. I personally loved this idea as she is always filling me in on the newest hot spot in our little city. The best part is that the list is literally mapped out thanks to foursquare and is a great mix of high end dining and cheap eats as well as some fabulous little boutiques. I know I love trying somewhere new and look forward to visiting some local eateries and stores that maybe I would have otherwise tried. Where is your favorite place to dine and shop in this little urban paradise???

Secret Spaces

There is a certain element of romance about traveling to New York, getting all dolled up and heading out to an elegant dinner with your special someone. I personally love that the massive city is always boasting a new place to try and or discovering hidden {literally} gems that are simply just new to me. Top all of that with a secret entrance and a swanky speak easy vibe and you have completely peaked my curiosity. Enter Beauty & Essex, this lower east side institution boasts a faux pawn shop at it's entrance of which when you pass through turns into a chic modern restaurant with some seriously stylish eats and drinks. I mean they serve bubbly in the ladies room, what is not to love about that! I can just imagine the incredible private parties that take place in their glamours spaces. While I haven't personally been to this sexy New York eatery {yet}, I have been to it's sister restaurant Stanton Social which was amazing. This is definitely on my list to try on our next trip to my beloved city!

want more secret storefronts in NYC - check out this article