Georgina Whalen
Boston, Massachusetts
SRV
One of the best South End restaurants (please at me on this), SRV's bar menu (Venetian small plates) definitely rivals the dinner options. Light yet packed with flavor, SRV is where we go for dinner, drinks and apps, and late-night drinks. Be sure to get one of Chef Meg's desserts, she's always serving up the most surprising combinations (often times mixing in vegetables with sweeter flavors – trust me, it works!
Flour Bakery + Cafe
If you’ve ever followed Joanne – the genius behind Flour – on social media, you’re aware of the magic she orchestrates in the kitchen. Though “breakfast egg sandwich” sounds a bit basic, I promise it’s anything but. A light but substantial egg soufflé, arugula, cheddar cheese, roasted plum tomato, and your choice of applewood-smoked bacon or black forest ham on an incredibly fresh focaccia roll spread with a tangy dijonnaise is what you’ll get; order a sticky bun (one of Joanne’s specialties) to go. Don’t ask questions! Just do it.
Saltie Girl
Small in size, this restaurant packs a massive punch by providing exquisite tinned seafoods, creative cocktails, and need we say anything more than "fried lobster and waffles"? If you're looking for a fun date night (the décor is gorgeous) or a meal with your gals, Saltie Girl will not disappoint. There's no dessert or coffee, but both Amorino and Emack and Bolio's are within walking distance.
Pikaichi
I love Pikaichi for its convenience. It's located behind Super 88, is quite small in size –which is typical for a good ramen spot – and has such friendly servers. Two things in particular make Pikaichi stand out. One: while most ramen spots serve five ounces of noodles, Pikaichi serves six. It may not seem like it, but this is a pretty big deal and provides a much more substantial bowl. Two: they offer takeout. Each group of ingredients is separated (broth, noodles, vegetables) so that when you’re read y you eat, you can mix and enjoy in a fashion that’s nearly identical to the experience you’d get dining out.
Failure has never been an option Boston’s Georgina Whalen. Adopted at the age of 2.5, she grew up the sole kid of color in an all-white town; during her first year of college, she was diagnosed with the life-changing and debilitating auto-immune disorder SLE and began years of treatment that scrapped any life plan she had created. Every challenge she’s faced motivates her to grow, build, and succeed, so it was important for Georgina to build a brand for herself on her home turf. About four years into her career, Georgina noticed more and more brands taking an interest in Boston and felt strongly that would only increase. Thankfully, that gamble paid off.
Georgina began in the social-media industry almost 11 years ago when she launched her own anonymous lifestyle blog around the premise of sharing all of the aspects of her life she considered worth documenting. It quickly grew and as she invested more into it, opportunities and partnerships presented themselves triple-fold. Georgina says she considers it a privilege to be able to help a brand tell its story and authentically connect with those who will find value from its product or service.