Zac Cardwell

Boston

Spotter since 2013

About me

About me
Raised in the friendly expanse of Texas, I moved to Boston from Austin at the end of architecture school. I didn’t think that I’d still be here over 10 years later, but like so many people who come to Boston for what they anticipate will be a temporary stay (it’s a bit of a college town), I found a great group of people, an invigorating urban fabric, and more good food, drink, entertainment, and seriously impassioned sports fans than you can shake a Fenway Frank at. When I’m not at work, you can usually find me wandering about on foot looking for the next interesting art show, local street food or just hanging out along the Charles River.

Why Boston?
With its wonted modesty, Boston declares itself The Hub of the Universe-- but in fairness, for a small, compact city, it packs in a whole lot of world-class culture. You have your pick from Great visual art, music from avant-garde to indie to classical, dance and theater, unrivaled indie bookstores, pioneering craft beer and food scenes... all this in a city you can walk across in an afternoon.

To me, there’s nothing like riding the Red Line across the Charles and seeing the Boston skyline rising above the sailboat-dotted Charles River Basin, or gazing at the same skyline as you swim in the cold, clear water of Boston Harbor off the beach at Spectacle Island, planes whooshing overhead on their way to Logan.

My spots (16)

Rick Walker’s

Unexpected cowboy style on Newbury

"Rick Walker’s" is like a portal into another world. It's my go to sources in Boston for Western shirts, vintage Levis, secondhand belts & cowboy hats.

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Shopping

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 16, 2025

Christina's Ice Cream

Save room for dessert

"Christina's Ice Cream" is a post-dinner of mid-afternoon must in Boston. There are 50 flavors of ice cream. I like the chocolate and ginger molasses.

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Snacks

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 16, 2025

Bobby From Boston

Vintage menswear

"Bobby From Boston" is a vintage menswear shop offering a range of leather jackets, new old stock blue jeans, vests and many more that a gentleman needs...

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Shopping

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 16, 2025

Black Ink

Essentials you didn’t know you needed

"Black Ink" Boston is the place to shop when you want a special gift (for yourself or someone else!), but don't know exactly what you want...

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Shopping

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 15, 2025

Rose Kennedy Greenway

Elevated highway to park

"Rose Kennedy Greenway" in Boston was a work in progress for many years. Now it's dotted with sculptures, fountains, food trucks... a true destination!

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Relaxing

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 7, 2025

PolkaDog Bakery

Treats for furry friends

"PolkaDog Bakery" Boston is where I make a special trip to, to get dehydrated rolled cod skins and baked dog treats for my dog Tennie...

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Shopping

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 7, 2025

Formaggio

Irresistible fancy groceries

"Formaggio" Boston is a gourmet food shop where I go for high-quality, unusual cooking ingredients that will speak for themselves. I love their olive oils.

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 7, 2025

Mei Mei

Locally sourced Chinese-American food

"Mei Mei" is an adorable brick-and-mortar cafe, tucked in a street of Boston University residence halls. I'm a fan of their dumplings.

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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Zac

Cardwell

Feb 7, 2025

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