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Kathy Sidell Trustman Loves Boston Harbor

Kathy Sidell Trustman, owner of the Metropolitan Club in Chestnut Hill, the MET Bar and Grille in Dedham and Natick and the soon to be opened new MET concept on Newbury Street, recently shared with us her favorite city haunts.
She can often be seen at Neptune Oyster because they feature “excellent, spanking fresh briny oysters and quintessential New England seafood.” Some of her favorite dishes include the lobster roll with butter, “perfectly fried clams with house made tartar and the best oyster cracker ever. Simply heaven.”
When it comes to nightlife, Kathy enjoys lounging at Trina's Starlight Lounge where they have “passionate bartenders making pristine cocktails. I like the lounge vibe without the nightclub noise.”
As a restaurateur, Kathy knows the keys to her success lie in fresh ingredients. Where are her favorite places to shop around town? “Formaggio for cheese, High Rise for bread, Sofra for hummus bar and Flour for ginger cookies,” she said. “Simply the best food shops in the city for an amazing picnic!!”
Some of her most favorite days are spent on Boston Harbor on a boat. “Looking back at the city during magic hour,” she said. “The vantage point of the city as you move further away and the skyline starts to take shape and capture the majesty of the city and its icons like Rowes Wharf and the Clock Tower. Being on the water leaving the bustling city behind puts one's own life in perspective again. A welcomed pause. A deep breath. The sanctity and quiet of the relationship between ocean and land. These moments, this view reminds me of my dad.”
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Restaurateur Nick Varano Hangs at The Bristol Lounge
Nick Varano is the owner of some of Boston's best restaurants (Strega's was voted Boston's Most Coveted Table- especially considering the likes of Sopranos cast members are regulars), but when it comes to relaxing, he always comes to the Four Season's Bristol Lounge.
Known as "Boston's living room," the Bristol Lounge is most certainly the living room to some of Boston's most sociable and influential people, like Nick Varano. "It's a great place for not just
relaxation, but conversation as well," Nick told citybuzz. Offering floor-to-ceiling views of the beautiful Boston Public Garden or sitting next to the fireplace during Boston's cold winters, the Bristol Lounge makes the average lounge look stressful compared to this relaxing oasis.
On top of the incredible atmosphere is an even better menu, most notably made famous by the Bristol Burger. Using seasonal ingredients for the New American cuisine, the Bristol Lounge has a special for almost every moment of the day. Power breakfasts are followed by power lunches, then there's the Boston tradition of a ritzy Afternoon Tea that turns into live jazz music and proper New England seafood that goes well into the evening.
"It's the perfect atmosphere for both business and pleasure," Nick says. "I can always count on going to the Bristol Lounge and running into a friend, colleague or even a family member... but with me, everyone is family." Spoken like a true king of hospitality.
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*** Nick Varano is the owner of Boston's Strega, Nico and Nick Varano's Famous Deli Restaurants. Recently, he opened the new Bostonian nightlife hotspot: The Ocean Club nightclub.

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Newbury’s Stephanie Sokolove Unwinds at Bella Santé Spa
Stephanie's on Newbury restaurant is as iconic as ritzy Newbury Street itself, and when namesake owner Stephanie Sokolove is not enjoying her award-winning patio and sophisticated comfort food, she goes to fellow Newbury Street business Bella Santé Spa.
"When I think of unwinding it is all about getting pampered," Stephanie Sokolove told citybuzz. "For that I turn to Bella Santé Spa." Similar to Stephanie on Newbury's numerous accolades, Bella Sante Spa is a multi award-winning spa, receiving the most ever "Best of Boston" nods for its massages, skin care, and nail salon than any other spa in Boston. It's known for the Swedish-based Bella Santé Massage and the Bella Santé Spa Facial, which includes a double exfoliation process and mineral infused fabric mask.
"The service is exceptional, the treatments are divine," adds Stephanie. "And there is one located on Newbury Street, right down the street from my restaurant, so sometimes I am able to sneak away for a massage after work." That sounds like a divine day, indeed! Visit bellasante.com for more information.
*** Stephanie Sokolove is the Owner and Executive Chef of the iconic Newbury Street restaurant Stephanie's on Newbury, which has won her the nickname of "Queen of Patio Dining." Stephanie just opened the Stephanie's on Newbury sister restaurant, Stephi's on Tremont, in Boston's South End. Stephanie is known for her upscale, sophisticated take on American comfort food.
