Weekending | Being Touristy


Happy Monday friends!! What a whirlwind weekend – I’m pretty sure my feet are in a permanent state of “please don’t walk anymore,” but my heart is so full because I spent the weekend having an amazing time with one of my best friends! 



Rachel & Mike came to visit us on a whim and I’m so happy because leave it to us to figure out on this trip that we have been best friends for 10 years – that’s a whole lot of laughs, inside jokes & crazy stories and this weekend was no exception! Warning…photo & food overload ahead!


We started the weekend the only way I know how – with sushi at our favorite place! Gary & I joked that we’re like family to the owners at this point since we’re there so often and they saw it first hand with the special roll they created for us! We rarely go out on Friday’s, but when in Rome (or I should say when your friends come to town) you go out – so we capped the evening off with a few drinks at Hops N’ Scotch



I’ve given the “this is Boston” tour more than a few times already and I wanted to treat Mike and Rachel to new things for all of us, but don’t worry I still snuck in all the important sights! 

This meant starting with a tour of Fenway Park! I’ve been to my fair share of Red Sox games and sat in almost every section of the park, but I’ve never been on the tour and I knew it would be something different for us to do! 

We learned about the history, sat in the most expensive seats in the park & even made our way to the press box! Of course we picked a peak weekend, but the tickets are usually $18 which is a great price for a little over an hour of touring! For as long as I’ve lived in Boston – I’ve never done this so it was nice to check this off the Boston Bucket list! 

I think we can all agree that it wouldn’t be a visit to Boston or for that matter a visit with me, if we didn’t have at least one lobster roll. I selfishly wanted to taste out a new place and took them to Luke’s Lobster. Over the last few months people have been raving about the food and for good reason – top 2 lobster roll’s I’ve had in Boston! They have a small menu – which to me means they have perfected their menu items. Seating is limited in their Back Bay location, but it was so worth the trip! Gary and I already vowed to go back! 

We walked everywhere – over 11.5 miles in one day and on one of the hottest days no less, but I was able to highlight all the beautiful spots!

Getting a reservation on a Saturday night in the Seaport is tough…especially when you try to get one the night before, so we opted for an oldie, but goodie – Rosa Mexicano. Some of the best fish tacos & Mexican street corn I’ve ever had! 

After dinner we headed over to Committee to meet up with friends, which turned into making our way to Legal Harborside, where we went a little overboard with boomerang and making fun videos!   

Don’t mind the constant shine around us…we’ll just pretend that’s the highlight not the sweat it most likely was…

When you cover so much ground on Saturday – you have the luxury of taking it easy on the sight seeing on Sunday, so you start with brunch! I chose Masa in the South End – it’s somewhere I’ve been a few times, but not in over 3 years and it was amazing!! My favorite compliment of the weekend was that I didn’t steer anyone wrong with my restaurant choices – I might start a food tour here! There’s not doubt that Rachel & Mike left the city completely satiated!

We all didn’t want the weekend to end, but that just means more trips are in order!! One of the best weekends this Summer! How was your weekend? Link up below to share it with us!


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  1. Andrea Nine
    July 18, 2016 / 11:09 am

    What gracious hosts you two are showing your friends your city and such a great time!! LOVE all these pics you three gals all dressed up….so pretty….not sweat….glowing with happiness, lol!! I bet your week ahead is going to be great!!

  2. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    July 18, 2016 / 11:30 am

    Looks like a really fun weekend! And so much delicious food! I bet Fenway park is so fun to check out!!

  3. Veronica-VeroSays!
    July 18, 2016 / 11:33 am

    So fun! I've never done the Fenway tour either! & that shine girl! Boy was it a toasty one this weekend! Love the photos! Happy Monday!

  4. Lindsay's Sweet World
    July 18, 2016 / 11:49 am

    So cool that you guys got to tour Fenway Park! I would love to do that one day! You guys had SUCH a full weekend! I hope your week is just as wonderful!

  5. Girl Meets Bow
    July 18, 2016 / 11:53 am

    What a fun weekend! Best friends (and quality time with them) is the very best!! Your food tour looks great- I'd buy a ticket! πŸ™‚ have a great week!

  6. Ashley G
    July 18, 2016 / 12:45 pm

    Per usual, your food game looks amazing!! I wish we had somewhere that had fabulous lobster rolls in Atlanta. So jealous!

  7. Rachel Emily
    July 18, 2016 / 12:45 pm

    I would TOTALLY hit up Biana's Food Tour if I'm ever in Boston!! Your choices always look AMAZING to me! Glad you had a great weekend with friends!

  8. Lizzie @ This Happy Life
    July 18, 2016 / 12:49 pm

    Wow, what a fun weekend for sure!! All of that food has my mouth watering! I've never had a lobster roll but need to change that because I love lobster – but I know it wouldn't taste half as good here as it does there!

  9. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    July 18, 2016 / 12:53 pm

    My stomach seriously just growled viewing this post. I've never done a Fenway tour either! Next time for sure. This post is making me sad we don't have a Boston trip scheduled this Summer!

  10. The Girl who Loved to Write
    July 18, 2016 / 12:53 pm

    Your weekends are always full of the BEST looking food!

  11. Rebecca Jo
    July 18, 2016 / 12:54 pm

    What a good friend AND tourist you are. & look at you getting the health benefits of all that walking πŸ™‚
    I dont see sweat, I see GLOWING radiant faces πŸ™‚
    Glad you had a great time

  12. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    July 18, 2016 / 12:57 pm

    I always think it's so fun when people come to visit and you get to play tourist in your own city! That lobster roll looks so freakin' amazing! Glad you had such an awesome weekend!!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  13. Kate at Green Fashionista
    July 18, 2016 / 1:00 pm

    Such a fun weekend filled with amazing looking food! Loving both of your outfits the whole time – gorgeous ladies! Stadium tours are so much fun! Cheers to a great week gurlie <3
    Green Fashionista

  14. Unknown
    July 18, 2016 / 1:10 pm

    How wonderful that you got to see your bestie and take her on a fun tour of Boston! I now want to eat everywhere you went!

    Xoxo,

    Whitney & Blaire

    Peaches In A Pod

  15. kerri @ cheshire kat
    July 18, 2016 / 1:10 pm

    what an amazing weekend! best friend time + city exploration, you can't beat it! i love that you guys are regulars at your sushi restaurant! i need to start that trend haha. and give me all the lobster rolls. i think you could totally do a food tour and go on and on in that great city!

    xoxo cheshire kat

  16. P!nky
    July 18, 2016 / 1:12 pm

    Being touristy with friends is so much fun. Glad you had a great weekend.

  17. Coffee and Cosmos
    July 18, 2016 / 1:20 pm

    the sushi, the lobster roll! OMG it all looks AMAZING!

  18. laurie
    July 18, 2016 / 1:26 pm

    Yay for friend time! I am seriously taking notes as we will be spending a day (I know! Only a day!) in Boston in August. All that food looks phenomenal! And thanks for hosting! First timer here!

  19. Nadine
    July 18, 2016 / 1:26 pm

    Oh my, all the food!!!!! I know to hit up to hang out with if I am ever in Boston!!! Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend and how exciting to do it all with your bestie!

  20. Emily
    July 18, 2016 / 1:26 pm

    I love playing tour guide with good friends who love seeing everything in a city! Sounds like you a good one too. πŸ™‚ Looks like a fabulous weekend!

  21. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    July 18, 2016 / 1:33 pm

    So glad you had such a great weekend showing your bestie around town! It's so fun getting to play tourist in your own city, especially while showing people around! That tour at Fenway sounds like a blast! And can we talk about how pretty your hair is up?! Happy Monday girl! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  22. Elle Sees
    July 18, 2016 / 1:35 pm

    This looks like a blast!! That is so great they got to come and visit and see all the sights–and new ones too! Nothing like some bff time!!

  23. Caitlin Elizabeth
    July 18, 2016 / 1:48 pm

    Looks like a perfect weekend with friends! Playing tour guide in your own city is so much fun, and looks like you fit a ton of activities in! Where did you go for sushi?

  24. sara [at] journey of doing
    July 18, 2016 / 1:58 pm

    Your snaps looked like so much fun this weekend! I didn't know Rosa Mexicano had opened in Boston! I just knew them in NYC! That's awesome that you did the Fenway tour – it's such a cool ballpark! I hope it stays exactly the way it is!

  25. Anonymous
    July 18, 2016 / 2:07 pm

    Looks like your weekend was perfection ! Love all the pictures !

  26. Straight A Style
    July 18, 2016 / 2:10 pm

    There is nothing like time with old friends! Looks like you all fit in all the best stuff too.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  27. Unknown
    July 18, 2016 / 2:15 pm

    How fun! We really want to visit Boston! I'll have to check your posts before we go! Food looks scrumptious! Have a great Monday!! Xo

  28. Ashley Lillis
    July 18, 2016 / 2:16 pm

    I love playing tourist in my hometown, especially when you get to show your bestie around town in the process! When we were in Boston we did the Fenway Park tour, and even though I'm not a baseball super fan, it was so awesome to learn all about the history of the oldest ball park in America! Y'all definitely had a fun weekend, and ate so well too!

  29. Kate Steadman
    July 18, 2016 / 2:18 pm

    I swear, you always have the best food to share!! Looks amazing!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

  30. Chelsea
    July 18, 2016 / 2:22 pm

    I love when best friends come to visit..its the best πŸ™‚ U always have the most amazing food πŸ™‚
    Chelsea @ thewilliamsjourney1.blogspot.com

  31. Darcy
    July 18, 2016 / 2:36 pm

    Looks like such a good time with your friends! That sushi looks amazing : )
    amemoryofus.com

  32. According to Kiki
    July 18, 2016 / 2:36 pm

    I need to stop watching your snaps when I'm starving. hahaha Or just move, because I need some lobster roll in my life! How cool was your Fenway tour?! Totally something we would enjoy doing!

  33. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    July 18, 2016 / 2:40 pm

    Sounds like an awesome weekend with friends!! All your food pictures are making me hungry!
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

  34. Karly @ What Karly Said
    July 18, 2016 / 2:54 pm

    Such a fun weekend of friends and sightseeing! And all that food … Yum!

  35. Missy
    July 18, 2016 / 2:57 pm

    All of that food looks amazing! You need to start a food tour for sure! This makes me want to visit Boston! Glad you had a great time with your friends in town, your snaps looked so fun! Have a great day.

  36. A Dash of Pretty
    July 18, 2016 / 3:01 pm

    It looks like you had the best weekend and are the best tour guide! You know how to pick delicious places to eat!

  37. Brianne
    July 18, 2016 / 3:09 pm

    Looks like a really great weekend with your best friend!

  38. The Lowcountry Mama
    July 18, 2016 / 3:19 pm

    Wow you had so much good food! They had a Rosa Mexicano in Atlanta when I lived there and I always wanted to try it but never got the chance.. definitely looks amazing!

  39. Rachel McCarthy
    July 18, 2016 / 3:19 pm

    Looks like you guys had such a great time! And how amazing was that tour of Fenway?! What an awesome experience! Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  40. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    July 18, 2016 / 3:21 pm

    I love being a tourist in my own town and bringing friends along for the ride. Your restaurant choices look fabulous!

  41. Zelle B.
    July 18, 2016 / 3:22 pm

    Isn't it fun being a tourist in your own town?! I want to do that in Wilmington. Looks like you had a blast with your friends! (P.S. when I finally make it to Boston, I'm calling you to be my tour guide!)

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  42. Shannon Jenkins
    July 18, 2016 / 3:23 pm

    What a fun weekend with your bestie! So much amazing food! A Fenway tour sounds so fun too!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  43. Erika Powell
    July 18, 2016 / 3:27 pm

    You make me miss my college years in Boston so much with this tour! I loved the Fenway tour and did it quite a few times! And man, I was so much skinnier when I walked everywhere in Boston!

  44. Jalisa
    July 18, 2016 / 3:31 pm

    It looks like you had so much fun! $18 for an hour tour of the stadium is not bad at all and that lobster roll looks so delicious! I'm sure you were the best host/guide, you know all the spots to dine and hang! I'm glad you were able to catch up with your friend, beautiful! I hope you have the most amazing week ahead and thank so much for sharing!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  45. Christina Lea Loves
    July 18, 2016 / 3:45 pm

    That lobster roll looks ah-mazing!! Some of our favorite weekends are those with friends visiting and it looks like you guys had great weather and got to do so many things!

  46. Elegance and Mommyhood
    July 18, 2016 / 3:54 pm

    It is great to be a tourist at your own town. I am sure there is a ton about Michigan U have not explored yet. Great pictures, Biana. =) Great times, too.

  47. Sparkles and Lattes
    July 18, 2016 / 3:55 pm

    It looks like you had a great weekend. I love all the spots you highlighted and the food looks heavenly.

  48. Jaclyn Y
    July 18, 2016 / 3:57 pm

    That lobster roll looks amazing. You seriously eat the best food every weekend, you should start a food tour!

  49. Michele
    July 18, 2016 / 4:15 pm

    I so like your smile! It's sincere and warm. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

  50. CubicleCouture
    July 18, 2016 / 4:22 pm

    Had so much fun! Love you and miss you!! Happy 10 year friend-iversary, doll! πŸ™‚ XOXO

  51. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    July 18, 2016 / 4:25 pm

    you definitely should start a food tour! you are seriously the best host when people visit you. as always, the food looks amazing and it looks like you all had a fabulous time.

  52. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    July 18, 2016 / 4:33 pm

    Your weekend looked incredible! Always the best with old friends πŸ™‚ Also loving your bag from Saturday night !!

    xox
    Tess | Sequins are the New Black

  53. Carly
    July 18, 2016 / 4:33 pm

    What a seriously fun weekend with your bestie! I love that the sushi place you guys love made you your own special rolls– that's so cool & they look so pretty! You have to tell me your favorite kinds since you don't like raw fish either & I'm feeling like I might want to try some eventually, haha. The Fenway tour looks so cool- I wish we would have done that when we were there but added it to my list for next time for sure πŸ™‚ We have a rosa here and we went a few years ago with my mom and had the best tacos (maybe ever)- so your picture makes me want to go back!

  54. Helene in Between
    July 18, 2016 / 4:55 pm

    I adore your olive dress! and what a fab weekend!!

  55. Unknown
    July 18, 2016 / 5:02 pm

    Looks like you had such a fun weekend!

    XoXo,

    Tamara – LoveofMode.com

  56. Unknown
    July 18, 2016 / 6:24 pm

    Aww looks like such a fun time!
    ~~Megan~~
    poshprime.com

  57. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    July 18, 2016 / 6:31 pm

    I am just dyyyying to make it to your city!! That lobster roll has my mouth watering holy cow. I've never had one!!

  58. a little bit of emily
    July 18, 2016 / 6:49 pm

    You guys look like you had the best time!!! So awesome they were able to visit and you had such successful tour guide weekend!

  59. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    July 18, 2016 / 7:21 pm

    Gosh that sounds like a great weekend! I wish we had a weekend full of good food and friends like that. That first sushi photo looks AMAZING! Interesting roll! Haha…don't you worry…we're sweating like crazy here in Texas so I feel ya!

  60. Kayla MKOY
    July 18, 2016 / 7:47 pm

    WOW! That lobster roll is killing me, I want it now! πŸ˜‰ all of this food has me drooling. What a fun weekend with your bestie!!!

  61. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    July 18, 2016 / 7:50 pm

    All of that food looks absolutely delicious! You definitely know how to 1) give a tour of Boston & 2) hit up all the good food spots. Happy Monday!

  62. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    July 18, 2016 / 8:01 pm

    The ballpark tour idea was BRILLIANT! I took my brother and his wife on one when I lived in Cleveland (that is where I am originally from)…..we had a BLAST! It was so much fun to go "behind the scenes" As always the food looked amazing (particularly the lobster!!) You all look marvelous!! catchatwithcarenandcody

  63. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    July 18, 2016 / 8:19 pm

    That is one awesome weekend. I'm drooling just looking at all your food and bestie time is simply the best.

  64. Unknown
    July 18, 2016 / 9:01 pm

    Looks like it was such an awesome weekend for you! I have never been to Boston but it's definitely on my travel list! <3

    xo Raina
    themamaqueen.com

  65. Brooke
    July 18, 2016 / 9:07 pm

    Fun and a workout all in one, 11.5 miles in the heat, wooo!! Looks like a fabulous weekend. I'm drooling over those fish tacos!

    Brooke
    Pumps and Push-Ups

  66. Katie Elizabeth
    July 18, 2016 / 10:39 pm

    I still haven't had sushi since the baby, but your pictures make me think I need it tonight!!! Such a fun weekend with friends!

  67. elle jo
    July 18, 2016 / 10:41 pm

    So much fun!!! I absolutely love showing people around my city since there are so many awesome spots to show. It must have been great to see your friends especially ones you've been friends with for such a long time!

    liz @ j for joiner

  68. Laura
    July 18, 2016 / 11:02 pm

    Your weekend looks so fun, so much walking! That helps offset all the eating!

    Laura | Laura Aime Vous

  69. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    July 18, 2016 / 11:59 pm

    Bestie time is seriously the best especially when you have a fun city to ecplore like Boston. Good to know about the tour of Fenway Park. My husband definitely wants to go to a ballgame when we finally make it there together but learning the history and such would be fun too! One cannot visit Boston and not have a Lobsta roll! Ok, unless you have a seafood allergy but that's definitely a must on my list.

  70. Nina Kobi
    July 19, 2016 / 12:55 am

    Sounds like you really enjoyed your weekend, the food looks so delicious.
    Nina
    ninasstyleblog.com

  71. Unknown
    July 19, 2016 / 12:57 am

    Your weekend roundups always make me feel like I need to get out more! And if you don't mind sending me a lobster roll, I'd appreciate it, thanks!

    Audrey
    lululinden.com

  72. Anonymous
    July 19, 2016 / 1:12 am

    I really love that olive dress! I'm obsessed with that color lately. And it's so fun to play tourist in your own town.

  73. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    July 19, 2016 / 1:42 am

    What a fun weekend, that olive dress is great on you! The tour sounds like something I would love..and at a good price too! Your own sushi roll…LOVE that!

  74. Chelsea Marrs
    July 19, 2016 / 2:44 am

    This sounds like the best weekend with quality girl time! Touring the park looks so fun and it's so affordable, this is going on my list!

    Chelsea
    Chow Down USA
    Instagram

  75. Candace Hampton
    July 19, 2016 / 4:23 am

    Looks like a ton of fun. This post made me really hungry all of a sudden, haha!

    thebeautybeau.com/

  76. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    July 19, 2016 / 5:21 am

    You are such a great tour guide! I loved watching all of your snaps, you guys had a blast!
    Seriously, the lobster roll….made me so hungry and it's almost midnight! LOL!
    And your olive dress is beautiful and olive suits you very well!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  77. Jenn
    July 19, 2016 / 11:32 am

    It looks like a super fun weekend! I love that cute white tank with the sequins on it!!

  78. Unknown
    July 19, 2016 / 12:53 pm

    Yum that lobster roll looks amazing!! And that's so much fun that y'all have all been friends for so long! Reminiscing over old stories must be such a laugh!

    thecourtneydiaries.com

  79. The Fashion Folks
    July 19, 2016 / 1:12 pm

    Looks like you had a lovely weekend with your friends! Everything including food is often a hit! Xx

    thefashionfolks.com

  80. Gold Coast Girl
    July 19, 2016 / 1:43 pm

    Looks like you had a fun weekend! That lobster roll looks amazing!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  81. awhite
    July 19, 2016 / 2:58 pm

    So many cute snaps- and I need that eggs Benedict dish in my life! πŸ™‚

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  82. Julia
    July 19, 2016 / 4:24 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! Those photos are amazing! I love the food ones!

  83. Daily Style Finds
    July 19, 2016 / 5:12 pm

    What a fun weekend! The last lobster roll I had was at MVY – so good!

    Lisa
    Daily Style Finds

  84. Annessa
    July 19, 2016 / 7:04 pm

    There's nothing like being touristy in your own city – I love doing it because you discover so much. That sushi looks INCREDIBLE by the way.

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  85. Kelsey&Kenecha
    July 20, 2016 / 12:37 am

    Lovely post! IT looks like fun! And the food looks great! πŸ™‚

    Florals&Smiles

  86. Unknown
    July 20, 2016 / 1:46 am

    aw looks like you guys had so much fun!! i really need to visit boston in the summer! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  87. Emily @ Beauty Blether
    July 20, 2016 / 3:38 pm

    What a fun weekend with your friend! That lobster roll looks deliciousss πŸ™‚

  88. Elise Von E
    July 20, 2016 / 4:49 pm

    Nothing like spending time with your bestie! Looks like you guys had a blast!
    Great photos!

    xx, Elise
    sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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    July 28, 2016 / 4:12 am

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