Aside from being a veritable treasure trove of Asian delicacies of the meat, vegetable and noodle varieties, the folks at Yakitori offer classes on topics like how to cook dashi. Read more.
The "West Side" burger is one of Boston's best. Beef is ground in-house each morning, the veggies bought direct from the farm, just-right buns arrive fresh daily, and there’s a gluten-free version. Read more.
The "House-Made Bean Burger" is one of our 25 best in Boston. A well-seasoned patty spiked with garlic and ancho, among other seasonings, this veggie burger doesn’t pretend to be beef. Read more.
Try the Prime Burger, a beefy grilled 10-ounce patty on a toasted sesame bun with pickles, caramelized onions, cheddar, and house-made Russian dressing. One of Boston's best burgers. Read more.
The Local Burger is made from prime beef topped with lettuce, thinly sliced pickle, onion, and tomato, and served on a brioche bun. Added tangy cheddar and smoky bacon make each mouthful sing. Read more.
For a fancier take on the clam shack approach, Mac's Shack fits the bill, serving up sushi in addition to its coastal fare, but still on paper plates and plastic silverware. One of our NE favorites. Read more.
The Tip Tap Room has finally launched a streamlined cocktail list. It ranges from summery options -- like a watermelon margarita -- to the spicier side with The J.P., which is made with Maker's Mark. Read more.
The new hearth oven truly earns its keep is something humble: roast chicken, redolent of rosemary and pepper, served in a cast-iron skillet with potatoes. Also hard to beat: pulled pork flatbread. Read more.
History is on the menu at Kitchen. Lobster Thermidor may be from 1894, but it certainly doesn’t taste old. It’s a rich casserole of lobster meat and much more. Decadent and delicious. Read more.
Both polished and relaxed, the Hawthorne is one of the best bars in town. It serves great snacks to match. For instance, Reuben toasts: smoky meat, melted cheese, sharp kraut, and tangy dressing. Read more.
What a joy to find vegetables so beautifully and simply showcased on a restaurant table. With roasted squash, each ingredient is cooked to its ideal point, a portrait of the bounty of the season. Read more.
This Latin and Caribbean tapas joint is one of the best date-night restaurants around: stylish, sparkling, modern and romantic. One standout is the carne mechada, a Puerto Rican version of pot roast. Read more.
The falafel itself is delicious, cumin-scented, crisp on the outside, and properly cooked on the inside. But it’s the varied toppings bar that makes this the best falafel sandwich in town, Read more.
Sunset is your best option for the biggest, best selection of beers on tap, and the 350-bottle list is nuts. If you’re looking to try as many new beers as possible, this is the place. Read more.
The Publick House has a well-curated tap list that features rare pours.The mac and cheese is a standout, and traditional Belgian fare pairs well with Belgium’s slightly sweet, slightly spicy beers. Read more.
Deep Ellum is a 20-something hangout, cramped in a good way. You’ll appreciate rubbing elbows with others and keeping warm. There are 30 or so beers on tap, but the list is exceptionally well-curated. Read more.
A bars that's just the right kind of dark, perfect for day-drinking, though not the first place you’d take your mother or girlfriend. Food items include a White Trash Cheese Dip & chicken and waffles. Read more.
Not sure what you want? Spin the beer wheel, cross your fingers, and hope that you land on Port Brewing’s Shark Attack or Ommegang’s Duvel Rustico, rather than Coors Light. You’re stuck with it. Read more.
There are 40 rotating taps, and, boy, do they rotate, with great rare beers. The bottle list is just as much of a treasure trove. The wait staff is knowledgeable and welcoming. Read more.
An extraordinarily experimental local brew pub. Short rib poutine and a pizza topped with local foraged mushrooms are different from the usual pub fare, and an outdoor patio offers coveted seats. Read more.
A stylish, metropolitan bar with a New York vibe might not seem like a haven for craft beer, but Stoddard’s has emerged as a theatergoer’s destination with more than 20 oft-rotating taps. Read more.
Located a couple of blocks from the main drag of bars near Fenway Park, the Depths is a subterranean beer sanctuary. Work your way through the list (bartenders keep track) and you get your own mug. Read more.
Abig space with a clean, industrial feel, but somehow it manages to be comfortable. Service is terrific, the food (local oysters and housemade bratwurst) is eclectic and there are 100 beers on tap. Read more.
To keep the solar glare out of batters' eyes in the late afternoon hours, home plate was placed in the southwest area of the plot of land, with the third base line pointing northward.
Popcorn goes gourmet in the Burlington Mall with unexpected concoctions such as the excellent dill pickle and marshmallow. With their emphasis on custom combos, you can order them in the same bag.
