George Regan is one of the biggest names in Boston as the owner of New England’s largest privately owned public relations firm. For more than 30 years, he and his team have been at the forefront of the hautest social scenes in and around town, opening long awaited restaurants (think STRIP by Strega) and retail shops like New Balance Athletic Shoe. From real estate (Suffolk Construction) and sports entertainment (Boston Celtics and New England Patriots) to universities (Suffolk) and beyond (Mohegan Sun), there isn’t much he and his group haven’t done and done it well.
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Today, the man behind some of Boston’s most successful restaurants now has more than 100 clients throughout New England, New York, Washington, DC and Florida. Regan is also an avid supporter of many local charitable organizations, including The American Liver Foundation, Carroll Center for the Blind, Courageous Sailing Center, Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital and Franciscan Hospital for Children, Urban College of Boston, Perkins School for the Blind, the Sports Museum, and Boy Scouts of America as an Eagle Scout.
We caught up with him recently to find out what he loves most about Boston.
Where were you born? Boston
How long in Boston? Grew up in Wollaston and have been in Boston since college
Where do you live now? Marina Bay, Quincy
Occupation? President of Regan Communications Group
Favorite Restaurant: 99 Restaurant
Best Sushi: Haru
Best Italian: Strega Waterfront
Best dessert: KO Pies, East Boston
Best place for a romantic date: Bristol Lounge, Four Seasons
Best Sunday brunch: Legal Harborside, 3rd Floor
Best place for a power business meeting: Seaport Hotel
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Park Plaza Hotel
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Simon Malls, Copley Place
Best place to buy Jewelry/Watches: DePrisco Jewelers, I’ve purchased 3 engagement rings there…
Best Spa: Boston Harbor Hotel
Favorite Charity Event: Andruzzi Foundation
Favorite Cultural Institution: MFA
Best Steakhouse: Davio’s
Best Pizza: Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Willowbend Country Club, Mashpee
Best Massage: That’s personal
Best Driving Service: Kenny Young
Best Museum/Exhibit: Museum of Science
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Freedom Trail
Describe Boston in three words: World Class City
All-around favorite locale in Boston, whether a neighborhood, restaurant, venue, or other: Marina Bay
Best aspect of Boston: The people & the fabric
Haute Scene
September 15, 2015Shangri-La Hotel & Toronto International Film Festival
