I work at Polkadog, a self-proclaimed treat boutique for dogs. We make everything that sits on the counter, and everything else in the store comes from all over the world. From every continent except Antarctica. We may have the biggest selection of dog treats, snacks, delicacies…I mean, variety is the spice of life.
The South End--specifically Shawmut Street--is just a great neighborhood to hang out in.
This charming residential block of Shawmut Street is packed with local go-tos. It's where South Enders pick up dinner party supplies, brunch on Saturdays, and walk their dogs.
Formaggio Kitchen down the street is a renowned cheese maven place. That's my favorite.
And Myers and Chang is also the bomb.com. SoWa Market is going on nearby, and it’s bigger and better than ever, with a ton of food trucks, art, and vintage stuff. Then there’s Old Japan. It’s this store that has products from Japan and they have the biggest maneki-neko collection.
They also do garden tours here, because the South End has a lot of well-kept, famous gardens. There are also architecture tours that show the historical buildings.
Once you’ve explored Shawmut, I’d stop at the Buttery and make a right toward Tremont.