Mooo

15 Beacon St 617-670-2515

Located in the super-swank XV Beacon Hotel, Mooo is all about serving up serious steaks (filet, sirloin, kobe beef) and classic steak house sides (creamed spinach, truffled Parmesan fries, exotic mushroom mix). Don’t be intimidated by the too-cool-for-school vibe; the food speaks wonders for itself.

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Chase Gallery

450 Harrison Ave 617-859-7222

Pop in and see a rotating display of paintings, sketchings, and sculptures from an international selection of artists.

Photo: Courtesy of Chase Gallery

Salon Euphoria

44 School St 617-742-7951

Sweet salon and spa is in an unexpected Downtown Crossing location. But it offers just about every service you need, including a hot stone massage, spa pedicure, and cut and color. The spot also extends discounts to Suffolk and Emerson college students (you know, be kind to the neighbors).

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Habit

703 E Broadway 617-269-1998

Two personal stylists set up shop in Southie, opening one of the area’s first boutiques. They stock a well-curated, unique selection of clothes and accessories. New merchandise arrives frequently, so pop in often.

Photo: Courtesy of Habit

Ku De Ta

663 E Broadway 617-269-0008

Perfect for finding a little something special for a night on the town, the South Boston boutique has goods from 1921 Jeans, Do & Be, and Big Buddha. The prices are totally reasonable, so it’s easy to stock up on extras from brands like Gorjana.

Photo: Courtesy of Ku De Ta