If you’re looking for the perfect place to spend an afternoon, look no further than the innovative
Bow Market
Remnant Brewing

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Fresh Seafood at Hooked Fish Shop
Don’t get distracted by the red tentacles encircling the freezer, the vibrant blue fish hanging next to the menu, and the unforgettable art by
blindfoxart
Not only can you buy fresh fish to take home and cook, but Hooked also offers an extensive menu of seafood dishes, and cured and raw fish for you to dine in. We recommend their Salmon Bacon BLT Sliders, made with salmon bacon (yes, salmon bacon), ripe tomato slices and aioli, and served on the fluffiest griddled brioche rolls we've ever had. And if you want to try a little bit of everything, you can order their Smoked and Cured Fish Platter assembled with a collection of salmon bacon, smoked bluefish paté, ceviche, shrimp cocktail and smoked haddock. It's delicious.
1 Bow Market Way, 617-684-5716,
eathooked.com
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French Fries at Saus
You can’t visit Bow Market and not get
Saus’
Unlike their Faneuil Hall location, Saus' Bow Market spin-off is all vegetarian, and every item can be made vegan upon request. Trust us, you won't miss the meat.
1 Bow Market Way, 617-248-8835,
sausboston.com
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Macarons at Maca
Save room for dessert so that you can visit this specialty bakery that has dedicated itself to perfecting the art of macarons (not macaroons, a different dessert). When you enter
Maca
Owner Tamy Chung says she was drawn to creating the treat—known to be finicky—because they are highly customizable. Now, Chung has masterfully created over 100 flavors, all inspired by her global travels, and rotates 12 new flavors daily so patrons are encouraged to come in often, and with an open mind to try something new. We enjoyed the Cardamom French Toast, Blueberry Basic Cheesecake, Fruity Pebbles, Earl Grey, Bacon Whiskey, and Chung’s favorite, Lavender Honey. And you bet we'll be back soon to check out some new flavors.
1 Bow Market Way, 617-539-6227,
macaboston.com
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Empanadas and a Cortado at Buenas
Buenas
Buenas also offers an extended selection of take home goods, that of course include frozen empanadas. But you can also get pastry dough, dulce de leche, and a variety of other sauces, like chimichurri and the pebre (a Chilean table sauce), for your own creations. And oh boy, we couldn't be more thrilled that they have perfected the cortado, a Cuban delicacy that provides the perfect extra jolt of caffeine with (or after) your feast.
1 Bow Market Way, 617-394-1420,
buenas.co

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Pierogis at Jaju
You'll find nothing but the freshest, tastiest ingredients in these little pockets of joy (also known as pierogis) at
Jaju
Jaju always has traditional options on hand, like potato and cheese, and kielbasa and red pepper. But if you’re craving something different, they also have special flavors that often make menu appearances, like the Meatball Parm. But for a more classic experience, try the Polish Plate, a mix and match of three pierogis, a boiled kielbasa, sour cream, and plain sauerkraut imported from Poland. It's incredible.
1 Bow Market Way, 781-513-8432,
jajupierogi.com

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Pizza at Hot Box
Whether it’s pizza, or a roast beef sandwich (served as a "three way"), or even little dime bags of oregano you're craving,
Hot Box
In addition to the adventurous toppings, Hot Box has perfected an unusual, but welcomed, assembly technique. They spread the cheese, and the sauce, all the way to the edge of the dough, which creates a caramelized crust that's just as incredible (if not better) as the rest of the pie. We can't get enough of this place.
1 Bow Market Way, 617-284-9600,
eathotbox.com