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Transition from Drab to Fab with Uniform

Just when men thought their wardrobe couldn’t be trendy along comes a hot little boutique shop like Uniform. Located in the South End, this popular men’s store for contemporary clothing, skincare and accessories offers those fashion forward men a sense of style. If you are looking for a new suit, head over here where the staff will size you up and fit you in the most exquisite suit you’ve ever seen. They also carry fun T-shirts, deconstructed blazers, roll sleeve button downs, slim fit chinos, and even reversible shorts.You’ll transition from work to play in no time and look fabulous in the process. Check out the website at uniformboston.com.

Zocalo Cocina Mexicana

Zocalo Cocian Mexicana is a fast and friendly neighborhood restaurant. They feature authentic and delicious Mexican food based on the culinary traditions of Oaxaca and Veracruz. They prepare each dish individually, using only the freshest available produce. Visit zocalobackbay.com for more information.

The Beehive: Music, Dining and Art in One Location

beehiveThe Beehive has set a trendy scene here in Boston combining live music dining and art. Students and even celebrities can be seen at this South End location listening to regional national and international performers from jazz, salsa and blues to African and world music, even burlesque. The Beehive is located underneath the Boston Center for the Art’s Cyclorama. Be sure to hang out after the performance to sample some of acclaimed chef Rebecca Newell’s rustic comfort food infused with American, European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. Check out the menu and schedule at beehiveboston.com.

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Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen: A Jazzy Good Time

darrylDarryl Settles, creator of the BeanTown Jazz Festival, has opened Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen in the former spot of Bob the Chef’s. The neighborhood restaurant focuses on “the intersection of friends, food and music.” The lively spot offers a southern-inspired menu (think fried catfish strips, jambalaya and bourbon pecan pie) but also specialty items, including blackened sirloin steak. Relax and sip Darryl’s famous Chicken Martini or a Roxbury Raz and nosh on a late night menu while listening to some live jazz music playing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Visit darrylscornerbarboston.com for more information.

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Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy a Shave at Tweed Barbers

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Sometimes in life you just need a little indulgence. When that time comes, Tweed Barbers comes to the rescue with a good old-fashioned shave.

Tweed Barbers, formerly State Street Barbers, has provided award-winning men’s haircuts and hot lather shaves to discerning Boston-area clients since 2006. They take tremendous pride in their work and perpetuating the fine art of classic barbering. Their strength and differentiation is manifest in the details: how intently they listen to what you want, how well the hair is tapered, how straight the neckline is, how even the sideburns are. Tweed Barbers would love the opportunity to be your Boston barber of choice. Check out the website at tweedbarbers.com.

Boston Chocolate Lovers Unite on a Walking Tour

Picture 5Bet you didn’t know that every Boston neighborhood has a chocolate story! Taste of Chocolate offers a walking tour every Saturday and Sunday of the city’s best neighborhoods, including Beacon Hill, Back Bay, South End and Cambridge, where you’ll learn about fine chocolates and indulge in a variety of delicacies. From the Toll House cookie to Baker’s chocolate, New England has a deep, dark and sumptuous history in chocolate.

On the tour, you’ll learn the history and creation of luxury chocolate by visiting a third generation market whose founder worked with Julia Child, tasting chocolate soup, and enjoying a formal tasting with an acclaimed pastry chef.

Even if you already have a love for chocolate, you are guaranteed to leave with a deeper appreciation of this one-of-a-kind experience. The tour company also hosts an on-going series of chocolate workshops designed as a hands-on introduction to the world of chocolate making.