All private aviation was not created equally. Just ask Bill Allard, co-founder of Wheels Up, the exclusive private aviation partner of the Boston Red Sox. Wheels Up offers its members access to a fleet of luxury aircraft that includes a new King Air 350i and Citation Excel/XLS. To celebrate their partnership, last year they transformed the former on-site Absolut Clubhouse at Fenway Park into the “Wheels Up Clubhouse.”
Photo Credit: Wheels UpNew to Wheels Up is a member benefit with The Family Bell Company where families can manage their active lifestyles with top-notch caregivers. This unique amenity allows members access to childcare sitters for a date night, a TravelSitter for spring break, a full-time nanny for a new baby, or staffing for a corporate event. All Wheels Up members now receive a complimentary one-year Bell Family membership.
We recently caught up with Wheels Up co-founder and lifelong Boston resident Bill Allard to discuss some of his favorite restaurants, hotels and where to go on a romantic date.
Where were you born? Worcester, MA
How long in Boston? 25 years
Where do you live now? Cohasset, MA
Occupation? Co-founder, Wheels Up
Favorite Restaurant: Blue Ginger
Best Sushi: O Ya
Best Italian: Sorellina
Best dessert: Cannoli at Modern Pastry
Best place for a romantic date: Cocktails on Barton & Gray’s Hinckley Picnic Boat cruising Boston Harbor
Best Sunday brunch: Atlantica Restaurant, Cohasset, Ma
Best place for a power business meeting: Four Seasons Hotel, Bristol Lounge
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Verb Hotel post Sox game
Best place to buy Jewelry/Watches: Hingham Jewelers
Best Spa: The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn
Favorite Charity Event: Cooking Live with Ming Tsai
Favorite Cultural Institution: Museum of Fine Arts
Best Steakhouse: Grill 23
Best Pizza: Santarpio’s Pizza
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Early morning run along the Cohasset shore (non winter)
Best Massage: Boston Bodyworker
Best Driving Service: Savoya
Best Museum/Exhibit: Museum of Science/ Body Worlds Exhibit
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: USS Constitution
Describe Boston in three words: Winners, Cultural, Historic
All-around favorite locale in Boston, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Wheels Up Clubhouse at Fenway Park
Best aspect of Boston: Red Sox, Patriots, Celtic and Bruins
