Easily accessible on foot or by public transportation, Boston’s distinct neighborhoods offer a range of culinary traditions from around the globe, fueling the city’s burgeoning reputation for award-winning restaurants and chefs. From popular food destinations such as the North End, Chinatown, or the South End to off-the-beaten-track gems in East Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, or Brookline—not to mention the wide range of options across the river in Cambridge—you will discover much to tantalize the taste buds, along with the rich historical and cultural perspectives that bring cuisines to life.
The physical components of the conference will be held on the ground floor of 808 Commonwealth Avenue, the space of the Boston University Food Studies Programs. All rooms and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
There are many places to park your bike on campus. Here is a map of the bike racks. Boston also has a bike sharing program called Blue Bikes.
Boston also has a robust public transit system. The Green Line B train and the 57 bus stop right in front of the building.
For people travelling by car, there is parking available to the public in the Essex street garage and lot—behind the BU Gastronomy building at 808 Commonwealth. It’s $12 for the day and is first-come, first-served. There is also parking for the same price at the Agganis Arena, a few blocks away. People can buy car parking passes here.
For more information about Boston, check out Boston University’s Neighborhood Guides and the City of Boston Visitors’ Guide.
We will continue to add more LGBTQ+ specific information over the coming months, but we have some recommendations in the Boston/ Cambridge/ Somerville region:
Diesel Cafe: queer-owned eatery
Life Alive: social justice oriented organic cafe
Nathalie: queer owned wine bar, focusing on woman-produced wines
BAGLY: The Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
The Edge
Boston Pride
SpeakOUT Boston