Photos: Best Fest 2016

Check out scenes from summer 2016's hottest event.

On July 19, 3,000 guests gathered at Boston City Hall Plaza for Best Fest 2016, Boston magazine’s annual celebration of its Best of Boston® winners. As a part of the festivities, the crowd enjoyed tastes from over 40 Best of Boston® restaurants, which ran the gamut from Hawaiian style salmon poke to wood-fired pizza. Attendees enjoyed drinks by SKYY Vodka, 90+ Cellars, and Stella Artois while listening to incredible performances by Eli Paperboy Reed, Bearstronaut, and DJ LINDSAY LUV. Additional fun included an extravagant VIP lounge hosted by Presenting Sponsor Mercedes-Benz, a lash extension bar by MaxiLashBoston, and interactive photo experiences by Capital One and Gilt City.

Photo by Rythum Vinoben

A smiling couple enjoying some of the best food in Boston; Photo by Rythum Vinoben

Photo by Rythum Vinoben

The sun was shining bright on City Hall Plaza for Best Fest 2016; Photo by Rythum Vinoben

Photo by Rythum Vinoben

Margaret Harrison and Lena Rakijian; Photo by Rythum Vinoben

Photo by Melissa Ostrow

Ladies wearing their summer best; Photo by Melissa Ostrow

Photo by Rythum Vinoben

Alyssa Taliaferro, Ali Hughes, Lindsay Moura, and Devon LeGrow; Photo by Rythum Vinoben