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For our students, part of the ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ Bennet Street School experience includes getting to know more about the historical ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ End. We strongly encourage you to explore the neighborhood! To get you started, members of the NBSS community have provided some recommendations to consider.

Pizza

• : “slices are huge, inexpensive, and veggie’s lover is delicious” (Claire Fruitman, Provost)
• : Sicilian-style; filled with neighborhood characters; cash only
• : Since 1921
• : 2 large slices and a drink for $5

Italian Food

• : quiet at lunchtime; delicious salads & soups
• : authentic; good for lunch or dinner w/friend or large group
• : cozy & casual; wide array of apps, seafood, pizza, and pasta
• : see and be seen!
• : great dinner spot
• : butternut squash ravioli, enough said
• : best prices around; Neapoletana style

Sandwiches

• : find the hidden alley and you’ll find excellent sandwiches
• : Absolutely giant sandwiches on delicious focaccia; expensive but you can get several meals out of it!
• : traditional Italian market and sandwich shop; right across the street!
• : great selection of subs, generous supporter of NBSS
• : subs are big enough for two
• : “mortadella panini w/pear mustard is so good” (Bryan McGrath, former Student Support); also homemade pasta

Other Food

• : tons of options such as Mo’Rockin Fusion, Union Square Donuts, George Howell Coffee, The Popover Lady, and so many more!
• : “great prices, never disappointed” (Nate Abbe, Violin Making grad & former TA); try pineapple fried rice!
• : Waterside location w/seafood staples
• : too many food options to mention!
• : nice sit-down experience; all-day breakfast/brunch
• : Mexican food; extensive taco & torta menu at excellent price
• : America’s oldest restaurant w/nearby historic cobblestone streets
• Not the ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ End but don’t forget about the !
• For healthy juices & smoothies: on Salem St. or in the Boston Public Market

Sweets

• : old-fashioned Italian goodies; also known for their bread; “cannoli are creamier than the others, and customer service is consistently good” (Sharon Scully Stetson, Admissions)
• : “cheap coffee & a gift-worthy cookie selection, with Italian attitude” (Kevin Derrick, former Marketing), cash only
• : known for their cannoli; no matter where you are in Boston you’ll see someone carrying the signature Mike’s to-go box with blue font and blue string bow!

Coffee & Tea

• : “good, strong iced coffee & the best cannoli in ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ End” (Jamie Dergay, Financial Aid)
• : “the most authentic Italian coffee” (Melissa Gallin, former Development staff who lived in Italy)
• : large supply of coffee beans
• : Favorite hangout for students, staff, and faculty; yummy scones; great lunch spot as well

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Health & Wellness

Banks

Historic Sites

• : “uphill lunch hike with great views and unique history” (Kevin Derrick, Marketing)
• : Revolutionary history trail has portion in the ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ End; follow red bricks on sidewalk!
• : open 24/7
• : so much history here; typically hosts NBSS graduation ceremony
• : quick walk from school; 3 historic houses that you can tour
• : “wonderful place for feeling like you’re far away” (Sarah Turner, President)

Hidden Gems

• : Parmenter St; fresh fruits & veggies
• : small grocer; juices & smoothies; deli counter in the back
• : $1 iced coffee; cheap pizza special; deli; wine, groceries, etc.
• from Battery Wharf to Rowe’s Wharf: “You can walk to several waterfront parks from school and breathe the sea air” (Barbara Rutkowski, Marketing)
• : next to Copp’s Hill on 44 Hull St.; 10.4 ft at its widest point!
• : tight squeeze; breakfast & lunch; across from old NBSS location

Next up: Get to know ÍÃÅ®ÀÉÖ±²¥ End attractions even better in Part 2 of our Moving to Boston guide.