Boston Ranked As A Best City For Retail Therapy In The U.S.
Maybe it’s not scientifically proven, but it’s no surprise that shopping can simply make you feel better. You browse online or pop into your favorite store, and there’s a distraction element that soothes the soul. StorageCafé recently released a report that details the best cities across the country for retail therapy, and the greater Boston area ranked among the top ten.
“Often at the crossroads between being considered therapy or necessity, shopping remains a favorite pastime for millions of Americans who turn to shopping to relieve stress and uplift their spirits,” StorageCafé says. They go on to point out that part of the appeal to retail therapy is the instant gratification.
With the numerous options consumers have to shop these days, literally at their fingertips. StorageCafé researched what is really going on here. In addition, they examined the primary spending interests of today’s generations. Areas such as number of retail establishments and employees per 1,000 residents, and retail square footage per capita were considered. Then, that was compared to the income and spending habits within the major metros across the country. As a result, an official list of best cities to get your retail therapy on was compiled.
Not only is Boston among the best, but it appears that some of the surrounding areas also offer some retail therapy benefits.
Boston, Cambridge, Newton Ranked 5th
Of course, there are the obvious shopping attractions like Newbury Street. However, the boutiques in Cambridge and wide-range of outlets in the Newton area can also do the trick. To further emphasize this fact, Boston is the first area in the Northeast to make this list. That’s right, even ahead of the New York City metro. In addition, it turns out that retail is a significant focus of residents and where they spend their money.
“The Greater Boston area offers more than 5.1K retail establishments, or 1.05 stores per 1,000 residents, the fifth-best ratio among the country’s largest metros,” StorageCafé explains. Many shopping adventures can be done by walking from place to place also weighed in the favor of Boston ranking among the best cities for retail therapy.
4 Great Places To Find Sicilian Pizza In Massachusetts
Leone's - Somerville
Leone’s Pizza and Sub has been family-owned and operated since 1954. They are located right on Broadway and open seven days per week, from 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Their Sicilian pizza is the standard menu option here. It is available by the slice, in a half tray or full tray. The whole tray also comes in two boxes (16 slice) and costs $40. Their Sicilian pies also come in a tomato basil option and a spinach and garlic. Leone’s sub menu contains over 30 options. This includes a fried meatball sub.
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Pino's Pizza - Brighton
Right in the heart of Cleveland Circle, Pino’s is a fan-favorite of Boston College students. Though the crust is a perfect combination of pillow and crunch, the secret here is actually in the sauce. Pino’s describes it as “delicious, garlicky tomato sauce with in-house seasoning, cooked on a pan.” $20 gets you nine Sicilian slices at Pino’s. If you want to add variety to your order, they also have alfredo pies, white pies, and buffalo chicken. Like Pinocchio’s, Pino’s stays open until the early morning hours on the weekend to help accommodate the college crowd.
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