Welcome to Allston

Allston Village is a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located in the western part of the city. The community of Allston is also its own municipality, often referred to as "Allston-Brighton." The population of Allston is made up of students, mostly from Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard University, local residents and working professionals. Allston used to be a section of The Town of Brighton until Brighton was annexed by the City of Boston in 1874. The B Line of the Boston MBTA subway Green Line runs through Allston along Commonwealth Avenue. Allston is also affectionately referred to by some as Rock City due mostly to a large population of local musicians and music venues.  

2008 Dining & Entertainment All Star Winners...

Lilly’s Gourmet Pasta Express
Dining & Entertainment Overall Winner

• The Fireplace Restaurant
  Most Romantic Restaurant
• Something Savory
  Best Catering Service
• Sevan Bakery
  Best Bakery
• Bobby C’s Ristorante
  Best Dinner
• J.J. Foley’s
  Best Bar

• Mystery Cafe Dinner Theatre
  Best Entertainment
• The Red Fez
  Best Cocktails
• The Samuel Adams Brewery Tour
  Best Weekend Activity
• The Winery
  Best Wine Selection
• Strip T’s
  Best Sandwiches

Schoolhouse Pizza
Best Pizza

2008 Retail Shopping All Star Leaders...

Real Time Results:

1. Habit (71 votes)
2. Ku De Ta  (48 votes)
3. Twilight (17 votes)
4. Dream On Futon (16 votes)
5. in-jean-ius (14 votes)
6. French Dressing (13 votes)
7. Clothes Call (12 votes)
8. Stained Glass Works (11 votes)
9. Beacon Hill Instant Shoe Repair (11 votes)
10. Eureka! Puzzles and Games (11 votes)