Audubon Circle

838 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215 617-421-1910

Description: FENWAY DISTRICT. Conveniently located near Fenway Park, this pub draws a yuppie crowd ready to feast on tasty American cuisine and grab a drink before heading out to the game. Order from a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, grilled entrees, and more. The interior is Art Deco in design, highlighting the hip feel that abounds. The walls alternate between dark wood paneling and exposed brick and the tables are black slate. A full bar provides many options, including a larger selection of beer and cocktails as well as small offering of red and white wine.
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Blue Room

1 Kendall Sq, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-494-9034

Description: CAMBRIDGE. The creative kitchen staff at ever-popular Blue Room rarely fails to impress. This is especially so on Sundays, when the restaurant puts on a buffet brunch that promises delights like Moroccan spiced chicken, fried pork chicharrones, octopus salad and Persian rice pudding. As to the setting, this atmospheric restaurant sports weathered brick walls, rough ceiling timbers and an open kitchen. Displays of original artwork, rotated seasonally, give the space further charm. Nice wine list and outdoor dining during summer months.
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Cafe of India

52-A Brattle St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-0683

Description: CAMBRIDGE. This Harvard Square café serves a delicious lunch buffet that accommodates student, professional, and on-the-go tourist. The menu's savory, authentic Indian eats are based around chicken, beef, lamb, seafood, and vegetables. Comfortable surroundings feature bright red-and-yellow wallpaper and mirrors, inviting diners to linger. Full bar available. Smart casual dress.
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Casablanca

40 Brattle St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-876-0999

Description: CAMBRIDGE. Casablanca lives up to its movie namesake with an air of mystery, romance, and passion. At this pleasant restaurant, chef Camilo Diaz works wonders with fresh vegetables, meats, and spices, creating great Mediterranean fare. To start, order a Turkish meze plate or Pat Woodbury clams sauteed in white wine. Delightful entrees include grilled blue fish with couscous and fried eggplant, and the elegant bar makes a perfect meet-and-greet stop for cocktails and appetizers.
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Church

69 Kilmarnock St, Boston, MA 02215 617-236-7600

Description: FENWAY DISTRICT. Casually elegant, Church's dining room is outfitted with exposed brick and mustard yellow walls and a dark wood bar with pendant lighting. Crowd-pleasing mains like grilled tenderloin steak tips with truffle fries and grilled lemon-basil pesto salmon with jasmine rice and asparagus, make the restaurant an even more attractive choice. Approximately 50 varieties of wine are available, with a limited selection sold by the glass. The adjoining nightclub features live music nightly.
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Clio

370 Commonwealth Ave, The Eliot Hotel, Boston, MA 02215 617-536-7200

Description: BACK BAY. A unique interior of leopard prints and earth tones immediately catches your eye when you step inside Clio. The menu also calls for attention, as you'll see with one bite. Start out with one of Clio's signature items ­ Jerusalem artichoke soup ­ and then try lobster, caramelized swordfish, or venison. The wine list is extensive and includes red, white, and sparkling vintages. The chef also offers a much-recommended tasting menu nightly.
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Craigie On Main

853 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-497-5511

Description: CAMBRIDGE. Chef Tony Maws started this modern bistro in 2002, and the accolades have been showering upon the place ever since. Each night, Maws & crew offer a life-altering à la carte menu that includes dishes like spice-bread-crusted wild boar chops and whole-roasted Vermont squab. The wine list, too, is sure to impress thanks to an emphasis on vineyards that tend to be overlooked by the more mainstream eateries.
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East Coast Grill & Raw Bar

1271 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-491-6568

Description: CAMBRIDGE. East Coast Grill specializes in practically any kind of seafood imaginable. Main courses include cornmeal-crusted scallops, barbequed-pork ribs, and grilled spice-crusted Atlantic salmon. You'll also find an impressive raw bar over flowing with oysters, shrimp and crab claws. Meanwhile, the menu for Sunday brunch is also full of fantastic options, including corn bread-crusted French toast, smoked duck-stuffed tortilla rellenas, and Littleneck clams. Their legendary make-your-own-Bloody Mary bar alone is reason enough to reserve a table!
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Eastern Standard Kitchen and Drinks

528 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 617-532-9100

Description: KENMORE SQUARE. A long, glistening bar and bustling dining room packed with cozy booths and tables accomodate patrons at this brasserie-style restaurant. Awesome European-inspired dishes, from roasted chicked with mushrooms, foie gras and spaetzle to veal schnitzel with artichokes, fingerling potatoes and spinach, comprise the menu. There's a substantial wine list, as well.
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Elephant Walk

900 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02215 617-247-1500

Description: FENWAY DISTRICT. This restaurant is a clever juxtaposition of French and Cambodian cuisine, which makes for very dynamic menu combinations. Some of the best dishes produced by the consistent kitchen include lemongrass marinated lamb with rice and mushrooms, pan-seared duck breast and venison flank steak brochettes spiced with fresh ginger. Vegetarian dishes available. The interior of this restaurant is quite lovely with warm, rich tones and soft lighting.
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Grendel's Den

89 Winthrop St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-491-1160

Description: CAMBRIDGE. Grendel's gained notoriety in 1982, when it won an historic court case in the US Supreme Court that enabled them to use their liquor license and changed existing laws in 9 states. Now, it's a hot spot for the Harvard set, who flock here to hang out with friends and wile away the hours. Enjoy Grendel's happy hours, when the cost of the already reasonably priced menu items is cut in half. Selections are varied and interesting and cater to vegetarians and meat lovers alike. And the great selection of beer helps make Grendel's a keeper. Outside seating available as well.
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Harvest

44 Brattle St, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-868-2255

Description: CAMBRIDGE. Award winning Harvest is highly regarded for its three-course Sunday brunch. This prix fixe affair tempts the palate with New England-inspired dishes such as Harvest eggs Benedict made with Maine crab meat and complements them with traditional brunch alternatives like steak and eggs, grilled salmon, seasonal quiches and corned beef hash. The dining room, with its open kitchen, warm earth tones, wood accents and comfortable banquettes, forever embraces patrons, and the garden terrace is particularly enchanting during the months of late spring and early autumn.
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Henrietta's Table

1 Bennett St, The Charles Hotel, Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-5005

Description: CAMBRIDGE. This eclectic restaurant, located in the elegant Charles Hotel, emphasizes New England-inspired dishes, and the use of fresh local ingredients has become one of Henrietta's most enduring qualities. That said, their Sunday brunch buffets have garnered numerous awards over the years, thanks no doubt to the omelet, carving and grilled vegetable stations. Farmhouse-chic decor distinguishes the interior, and sidewalk seating is available, weather permitting. A three-course, à la carte brunch is featured on Saturdays.
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Mary Chung

464 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-864-1991

Description: CAMBRIDGE. This Central Square Chinese restaurant's prices are as good as its entrees ­ and that's saying a lot! Spicy Mandarin-Szechuan eats are excellent and keep regulars coming back for more. The signature Peking ravioli is a favorite dish, as are the array of dishes fashioned around beef, chicken, duck, shrimp, and pork. You'll also find rice and noodle dishes and vegetarian options. Small, modest interior.
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Olé Mexican Grill

11 Springfield St, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-492-4495

Description: CAMBRIDGE. The festive interior of this Mexican dining room practically entices you to eat. Brightly colored walls are hung with decorative masks, and tables are constructed with cheery tiles. The menu features authentic fine Mexican food including stews, roasted duck in mole sauce or pan seared carne asada. Fresh guacamole is only made tableside and is an experience unto itself. Desserts and an extensive drink list make every meal enjoyable. Try a Patron gimlet or a tequila flight to get started.
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Petit Robert Bistro & Pastry Bar

468 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 617-375-0699

Description: KENMORE SQUARE. Housed in a two-level townhome, the interior of this restaurant is outfitted with an open kitchen, exposed brick walls, and accents of bright yellow paint. From onion soup to roast saddle of lamb and chicken coq au vin, authentic French favorites line the menu. A delightful pastry bar offers homemade desserts throughout the day, so stop by in the afternoon for coffee and a macaroon, cheesecake or chocolate Eiffel tower.
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Redbones

55 Chester St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144 617-628-2200

Description: SOMERVILLE. You may want to chow down on tender ribs, from the Arkansas country style to the smokey Memphis variety, or a tempting plate of BBQ, brisket, steak, catfish or wood grilled chicken. Changing daily, blue plate specials run from $7-12 and might feature meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, grilled quesadillas or a burger and fries. Over 20 beers on tap, specialty cocktails and an assortment of margaritas attract a sizeable crowd to the bar.
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S & S Restaurant

1334 Cambridge St, Inman Square, Cambridge, MA 02139 617-354-0777

Description: CAMBRIDGE. A popular Cambridge landmark, S&S Restaurant serves breakfast all day long and at reasonable prices too. Choose from a selection of bagels, pancakes, egg dishes, omelets, and other must-have breakfast items. If you come by later in the day, don't miss their famous desserts (cakes, cheesecakes, and ice cream pies!). The casual, pleasant interior features large windows along the walls and light wood accents, which impart a slightly modern tone.
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Sonsie

327 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115 617-351-2500

Description: BACK BAY. This modish café and bar is always packed with Boston's social butterflies. Yet the atmosphere is not its only attraction ­ the menu is also top-notch. There's a range of pastas, from simple spaghetti to saffron risotto adorned with edible flowers. A few main dishes are olive oil poached salmon, curry roast chicken, and classic steak au poivre. The Chinese vegetable stack, made with tofu and noodles, is a great choice for the vegetarian. Top off your meal with the "Sonsie Award-Winning Chocolate Bread Pudding."
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Woody's Grill And Tap

58 Hemenway St, Boston, MA 02115 617-375-9663

Description: FENWAY DISTRICT. Woody's serves as both an ideal lunch spot and a great nightlife option. This bar makes a mean thin-crust pizza that's cooked to perfection on a wood-fired oven. In fact, these pizzas have become legendary with local baseball regulars and symphony goers. Order toppings that run the gamut, from goat cheese to arugula and jerk chicken. Full bar provides a variety of options with approximately 18 beers on tap. The interior is pleasant, featuring yellow walls, blue accents, and lovely wood trim.
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