{"id":4739,"date":"2016-01-04T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-04T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/haute-beauty\/?p=4739"},"modified":"2016-11-16T19:05:24","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T19:05:24","slug":"haute-secrets-boston-mario-russo-of-salon-mario-russo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/4739\/haute-secrets-boston-mario-russo-of-salon-mario-russo\/","title":{"rendered":"Haute Secrets Boston: Mario Russo of Salon Mario Russo"},"content":{"rendered":"

When\u00a0Mario Russo, owner of Mario Russo Salons<\/a> (on Newbury Street and a second location opening in the spring in the Fan Pier), opened his two-story Newbury Street salon 25 years ago, he changed the way hair cuts were done in Boston. From modern styles and\u00a0trendy cuts to beautiful highlights and romantic bridal styles, Russo and his team of award-winning professionals will transform your look into one of natural beauty that will complement your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\"Mario<\/a>Photo Credit: Webb Chappell Photography<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We caught up with Russo\u00a0recently to find out what he loves most about Boston.<\/p>\n

Where were you born: <\/strong>Italy<\/p>\n

How long in Boston:\u00a0 <\/strong>35 years<\/p>\n

Neighborhood: <\/strong>Beacon Hill<\/p>\n

Occupation: <\/strong>Owner of Salon Mario Russo at 9 Newbury Street and soon to be Twenty Two Liberty<\/p>\n

Favorite Restaurant: <\/strong>Ostra<\/p>\n

Best Sushi: <\/strong>Oishii<\/p>\n

Best Italian: <\/strong>Giulia\u00a0(Cambridge)<\/p>\n

Best dessert: <\/strong>Mistral<\/p>\n

Best place for a romantic date: <\/strong>Boston Symphony<\/p>\n

Best Sunday brunch: <\/strong>The Bristol, Four Seasons<\/p>\n

Best place for a power business meeting: <\/strong>The Caf\u00e9, Taj<\/p>\n

If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? <\/strong>XV Beacon<\/p>\n

Favorite shopping venue\/boutique: <\/strong>Alan Bilzerian<\/p>\n

Favorite place to buy jewelry\/watches: <\/strong>Dorfman Jewelers<\/p>\n

Best Spa: <\/strong>Bella Sante<\/p>\n

Favorite Charity Event: <\/strong>Storybook Ball<\/p>\n

Favorite Cultural Event: <\/strong>ICA Annual Gala<\/p>\n

Favorite Cultural Institution: <\/strong>ICA<\/p>\n

Best Steakhouse: <\/strong>Boston Chops\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Best Pizza: <\/strong>Coppa<\/p>\n

Best Lunch: <\/strong>Davio\u2019s<\/p>\n

Best Gym\/Athletic Facility: <\/strong>Equinox<\/p>\n

Best Massage: <\/strong>Equinox<\/p>\n

Best Limousine\/Driving Service: <\/strong>Uber<\/p>\n

Best Museum\/Exhibit: <\/strong>ICA Black Mountain Show\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Describe Boston in three words: <\/strong>Cultural, Historical, Innovative\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Favorite historic\/legendary place to see or explore: <\/strong>Public Gardens<\/p>\n

All-around favorite spot in Boston: <\/strong>Seaport<\/p>\n

Best Aspect of Boston: <\/strong>The seasons<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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