Back Bay Businesses Land 'Best of Boston' Awards

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit newsstands this week, marking the 42nd anniversary of the awards.

Over the course of this past year, a team of judges ate, drank and shopped their way all over the city in an effort to seek out the premiere businesses scattered throughout the many neighborhoods in the area.

The magazine presented several businesses in the Back Bay with awards in the “Dining,” ”Shopping,” “Service,” “A&E” and “Weddings” categories.

Here’s a look at the winners:

• Dining/French: La Voile
• Dining/Japanese: Uni
• Dining/Restaurant: New Select Oyster Bar
• Dining/Tasting Menu: Asta
• Shopping/Men’s Accessories: Ball and Buck
• Shopping/Classic Furniture: Room & Board
• Shopping/Modern Furniture: Ligne Roset
• Shopping/High-End Audio: Audio Concepts
• Shopping/Fitness Clothing: Athleta
• Shopping/Fine Jewelry: Cynthia Britt
• Shopping/Jeans: Riccardi
• Shopping/Optical Shop: See
• Shopping/Men’s Shoes: Alan Bilzerian
• Shopping/Women’s Shoes: John Fluevog
• Shopping/Watches: European Watch Company
• Service/Custom Suits: Alan Rouleau Couture
• Service/Blowout Bar: Drybar
• Service/Brunette Colorist: Rachel Graham; The Loft Salon
• Service/Red Colorist: Grace McGinley; Marc Harris
• Service/Day Spa: The Mandarin Oriental
• Service/Facial: Jennifer Catrambone; Prettyology
• Service/Men’s Haircut: Pini Swissa
• Service/Lash Extensions: Eyestarr
• A & E/After-Hours Art Experience: Liquid Art House
• Weddings/Bridesmaid Dresses: L’élite Bridal & Bridesmaids
• Weddings/Florist: Orly Khon Floral

Awards were handed out in categories including dining, shopping, service, arts & entertainment, nightlife and more.

283 awards in total were presented to establishments across the city.

Click here to learn more about all the winners.