Family-owned bar Le Forum, which serves serious drinks in its smart lounge-style setting, was established in 1918.

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Jones and her collaborators Jesse Harris and Lee Alexander carried out a clever vision, beating acts like Nouvelle Vague to the punch by several years: they collected standards by Hank Williams and Hoagy Carmichael, wrote new songs that bridged the gaps between the classics, and then recorded the results in a lounge-music style, almost as if they were covering themselves.

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In the heart of the theatre district and steps from Boston Common, the 356-room Revere Hotel straddles the line between business chic and new age style, attracting a smattering of local glitterati to its Emerald Lounge for evening cocktails.

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Some of the hotel's pool level area, where restaurants Circa 55 and Trader Vic's Lounge are located, have retained the original 1950s "Mad Men"-style color schemes.

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You can even catch a Vegas-style dinner show on Thursday nights, or hang out in the cabaret lounge with the other high rollers.

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