I just got back from a week in Boston.
If you take the duck, don't sit in the back.
Finlene's Basement.
Boston has a small Chinatown with good food.
For hotels try priceline.com I have had fantastic luck with them.
There are many cheap buses that wll take you to New York 4 hours each way for about $30. google Chinese bus boston.
Lobster and Clam Chowda.