'The Roaming Foodie' Blogger Joey Calcavecchia's Guide To Boston

Joey Calcavecchia is his name, "roaming the streets to find the best eats" is his game. As the photographer and tastebuds behind @the_roamingfoodie, Calcavecchia scours the Boston restaurant scene and beyond to find the most mouthwatering meals, sharing his deliciously detailed photos with his loyal Instagram followers.

Calcavecchia grew up an avid fan and follower of Guy Fieri and The Phantom Gourmet and always knew he wanted to explore a career in the restaurant industry. After graduating college with a communications and nutrition degree, he eventually found his calling as a New England food photographer, and spends his days traveling the "tight knit, friendly and historical" city of Boston for his next best food find.

When he's not brushing up on his food photography skills or heading to the theatre to see the latest Marvel movie, you can often find Calcavecchia enjoying some Italian food at Sulmona or exploring the North End, his all-time favorite spot in Boston. If you're looking for some more fun and delicious suggestions around the city, look no further than this roaming foodie's top choices around Boston:

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What’s your occupation? Food photographer and influencer

Describe Boston in three words: Tight knit, friendly and historical

What’s your favorite overall Boston restaurant? Area Four

Best sushi: YO! Sushi

Best Italian food: Sulmona

Best dessert: Boston Burger Company

Best pizza: MAST

Best spot for a quick lunch: Crush Pizza

Best food truck: Posto

Best spot for a romantic date: Sportello

Best Sunday brunch: post 390

Best spot for a power business meeting: Caffé Nero

Best cup of coffee: Caffé Nero

Best steak: Del Frisco's

Best craft cocktail: The Broadway

What hotel would you recommend for your out of town guests? Revere Hotel Boston Common

Favorite shopping venue or boutique: H&M Newbury Street

Best gym or fitness studio: Fisique Boston

Favorite cultural event: Taste of Somverville

What’s the best museum or current exhibit in Boston? Museum of Fine Arts

Best historic or iconic Boston landmark to see or explore: The North End

What’s your all-time favorite spot in Boston? The North End

The best aspect of Boston is: How everything is so close together, because you can see so much in little time.

See more city guides from notable Bostonians:

• Nebo Chefs Christine and Carla Pallotta's Guide To Boston
• Celebrity Chef Jason Santos' Guide To Boston
• Pastry Chef And Restaurateur Joanne Chang's Guide To Boston

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Image Credit: Joey Calcavecchia