Not sure what to expect here but I've always found FT'ers extremely helpful and knowledgable. My company is relocating me to Boston in the beginning of next year and after doing tons of research I'm still trying to nail down what neighborhood I want to live in. Any and all help from people who live/lived there is appreciated. I'll bullet point what I'm looking for like to hopefully narrow things down.

-In my late 20's moving with my fiance
-2 Bedroom in the $1900-$2300 range and definitely under $2500 including a permanent parking spot of some sort
-Must be within city limits (including Cambridge/Brookline)
-Looking for something similar to Hoboken, NJ (where we used to live) or Lincoln Park in Chicago (where we currently live)
-Must be a good walking neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and bars. A lot of people have recommended the South End but when I walk around there are no bars at all, especially sports bars. I don't think we're old enough for a neighborhood like that yet.
-However, I've been told we're too old for Allston/Brighton and that married people don't live there.
-Been focusing on Central Square in Cambridge and the Back Bay but I think the price of parking might rule out the Back Bay.
-Highway access. I will be traveling all over New England and don't want to live 20 min off the highway like some places in Brookline.
-Relative safe neighborhood where I'm not worrying about the fiance walking around by herself after dark.

Thanks in advance for any help.