A casual, comfortable neighborhood restaurant and pub located in the heart of Union Square. Check it out, and see what Somerville's Union Square really has to offer.
Think you can spell without spellcheck? Highland Kitchen hosts their monthly Tuesday Night Spelling Bee the first Tuesday of every month - competition starts at 10pm!
Jody Adams changed the game on Boston’s waterfront with the casual, globally influenced Trade, which gives downtowners an affordable range of dishes served all day. Read more.
One of the major players in the Kendall Square restaurant rennaissance. Chef-owner William Kovel recently won this region's Peoples' Best New Chef by F&W. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Expect an old-time tavern vibe, a menu combining refined New England fare with more casual pub classics, a full bar, modest wines, and craft beers. Read more.
Great, simple, satisfying comfort food with great live Jazz music makes The Beehive a place you just have to check out. Bonus, having a great time at very affordable prices.
A hidden location, a modest sign, and a considerable reputation for simple dishes with a twist of brilliance — and it all works. Everyone must try the garlic mashed potatos. Read more.
Make your reservtion well in advance. Get the trout starter, ANY of the mains, ad definitely the beignets w/ milk jam for dessert. You won't be disappointed.
Communal tables, a wood-burning fireplace and sharable plates like charcuterie and cheese make this cozy eatery the perfect place to celebrate.
Look for a raw bar with a ceviche of the day, small plates like roasted marrow bones and seafood like a yellowfin tuna with sweet corn sauce, heirloom tomato panzanella salad and fresh basil oil. Read more.
Try the crispy mussels: Freed from their shells, they are battered and fried into crisp, juicy bites, intermingled with sweet-tart pieces of preserved lemon, also battered and fried, Read more.
People complained when Green St Grill became Green St and lost its Caribbean influences, but this is still a great restaurant. And there's a telephone book for a cocktail menu. [Eater 38 Member]
High-end Italian comfort dishes like a taglietelle of rabbit cacciatore with pioppini mushrooms & green olives; or a veal porterhouse, with a parmigiano crust, mustard greens, & honey. Read more.
The roof deck is fantastic, but beware: the after-dinner crowd can make it really packed up there.
The recipes are over 100 years old. Try the deep fried grasshopper-stuffed Tacos de Chapulines, or the Indio Vestido, cheese-stuffed cactus paddles in a pasilla and tomatillo sauce. Read more.
Angela's is often cited by local diehards as Boston's best Mexican. Get the mole. [Eater 38 Member]
Three musts when at Ole -- Tableside guacamole, Taquitos de Pollo and Elote con Chili (Mexican Corn) Read more.
A few standouts like the tamarind-glazed chicharrón and spicy chipotle chocolate ice cream. Read the full review at: http://now.tufts.edu/articles/dish-painted-burro
Wood fired pizzas dominate the menu but other delights such as blue fish pate are equally noteworthy. [Eater 38 Member]
Fresh picked hot peppers and a fantastic pie make this classic a must. -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
Small plate Italian eats from Kjamie Bissonnette and Ken Oringer. Fresh takes on some classics and some new combinations, but all delish! -Tania Peterson, Top Chef Just Desserts
Pasta with Wild Boar was amazing! The chef and waiter both went above and beyond with service. Absolutely recommend this resteraunt.
As you would expect in a Lynch restaurant, pastas are expertly prepared. Wheaty, briny, slightly pungent, and rich, the bigoli with clams, sea urchin, and bottarga is the most complex of the bunch.
The wood grill is the backbone of the Northern Italian cuisine served here since 2003. Sample dish: rabbit and polenta lasagna with shaved matsutake mushrooms and thyme gremolata. [Eater 38 Member]
I love it. TCM Chef Jody Adams combines great food with a beautiful atmosphere. The flavors are what they are supposed to be. -Carmen Gonzalez, Top Chef
Yes, there's amazing Italian food outside of the North End. Locals have always known that it's the place to go for huge ravioli and excellent homemade pasta. [Eater 38 Member]
This Southern-Italian leaning restaurant is considered one of the North End's more serious endeavors. A wood grill enhances everything from venison to asparagus. [Eater 38 Member]
Here's the most important tip. This place is awesome so my tip is: don't tell a soul about it. Seriously.
Boston has its fair share of sushi, but Oishii always manages to rise to the top of the list, and is often referred to as the best in all of New England. [Eater 38 Member]
Nearly impossible to find with driving directions. It's in the first floor of the Lesley University bldg in Mass Ave.
Chef Joanne Chang’s people-pleasing tendencies extend to Asian fare at this funky diner, where the vibrant décor and über-cheerful staff combine to make even Tuesday nights feel festive. Read more.
Yume Wo Katare in Porter Square offers only one dish, but it’s worth the inevitable wait. Read the full review at: http://now.tufts.edu/articles/dish-embrace-ramen
ExNE was named one of the "The Top 6 Places to Taste the New Asian Fusion" by Bon Appetit. In-house noodles, dumplings and bao blow away the competition, of which there is little. [Eater 38 Member]
A self-dubbed "sandwich hall of fame," this cash-only deli is the place to be. Except for Sundays, when it's closed. Try the BLT, Monte Cristo, bluefish po-boy, and Texas Reuben. Read more.
Delicious and unique sandwiches. The eggplant spunkie is a nice change from the meat filled sandwiches.
They have the best sandwiches I've ever had, and their French bread is to die for. Everyone I take there falls in love.
They're serving vegan ice cream flavors like cookies and cream, chocolate chunk, salted caramel and avocado. Dairy-free options extend to their pastries and smoothies as well. Read more.
Has terrific champagne cocktails; the Nicoise salad is a well-executed lighter option, as is the pan-roasted salmon. Those not watching their waistlines should order a cone of fries. Read more.
Sometimes you just want to dig into some rich, filling Indian food to soothe your soul & not have to think about it. Mela in the South End covers both bases, with its new organic Indian cuisine menu. Read more.
If it were up to us, we’d craft our entire meal here out of the first courses; they’re just that satisfying. Read more.
Selections from throughout the Northeast are highlighted, and with special emphasis on the fruits of the sea, the raw bar is the focus Read more.
The mussels are large and in-frakking-charge. As a Marylander, I can attest that the crab cakes are top knotch!
The oysters aren't the only draw here--try the lobster roll fashioned from a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. A delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more.
This family-owned, no-thrills restaurant serves whatever came in fresh within the last 24 hours. Andrew ate skate, served with stone clams, on the half shell, and pasta made with flour and squid ink.
Every night from 5-7pm (and all night on Thursdays) Masa has 50 cent tapas as part of their combo platter.
Experience unparalleled Japanese gastronomic magnificence at the restaurant that Bon Appetit magazine dubs "One of the 10 best sushi spots in America".
Quoth the Mayor: "They have a fantastic back deck, and a huge beer selection. If you're a beer snob and a foodie, it's the greatest bar ever." Read more.
The French Pear martini gets the mayoral "thumbs up." Champagne makes everything better.
We recommend the homemade spaghetti; each noodle is perfectly coated with a delicate and delicious sauce! Featured in the Dig Boston's Food + Drink! Read more.
Voted "Best Sushi/Sashimi" by @BostonPhoenix readers in 2012! Gaga's Monster Roll sounds like a bit much, but is delicious. And Tamarind Duck is divine, especially considering how cute it used to be. Read more.
Just about everything, from handmade mozzarella and smoked bluefish, to a sourdough crust that the chef has been nursing for 12 years, is painstakingly crafted. This eases the sticker shock. Read more.
Try the bolognese! It's fresh and to die for! The pasta is homemade just like your grandma would make.
The highly anticipated Harvard Square project from the team behind The Beehive has opened with a jazzy flourish. There's wine on tap, plenty of upscale comfort food, and live music every night.
Pennypacker's feeds Magoun Square an ever-changing assortment of fancy soups and sandwiches. The signature porchetta sandwich is always on the menu in some form or another.
