We like the shrimp corn dogs, the best fried-shrimp dish north of Chinatown. The batter emphasizes the residual sweetness of the shrimp, and the peppery mustard dip is delicious. Read more.
This fine-dining French-Italian hybrid serves a four-course prix fixe and seven-course chef's tasting menu in an elegant green/grey/brown space replete with a cozy couch-laden lounge. Read more.
Food is focused exclusively on Indian Chinese cuisine. think Cantonese dishes with a Punjabi spice palette, paneer subbing for tofu. a beer/wine/sake license should amplify its appeal as a novel date. Read more.
If, like the late ODB, you like it raw, get down on the bar bites like blackened tuna sashimi, cherrystone and littleneck clams, and four types of oysters. Read more.
Decorated with Buddhas and populated by scantily clad cocktail waitresses, Red Lantern has a night-life vibe. But tasty snacks, sushi, and steaks make it more than just a scene. Read more.
The Monster Wall, an 11-by-40 foot monstrosity of 32 LED screens in addition to 47 other screens, means it will be literally impossible to miss a second of the action. Read more.
The bar offers a list of well-made classic cocktails, including the Martinez, made with Nolet gin, sweet vermouth, Maraschino, & bitters, & the Fire. Read more.
Cocktail Wars At Woodward - The weekly Sunday night competition where a field of 32 of Boston's best barkeeps go head to head in an Iron Chef style surprise ingredient mixing contest. Read more.
Expect high-concept snacks like spicy tuna tartare tacos, foie gras gravy on cheese fries & what they're calling a “garden-to-glass” mentality in the cocktail program. Read more.
When this charcuterie funhouse opened over the summer, it gave South End and Back Bay residents a spacious and much-needed beer garden. Read more.
This North End loungey-sports bar offers delicious Korean pork tacos (made with sesame-chili salsa roja) and Stone IPA, which is harder to find on the East Coast than a Marlins fan. Read more.
This expansive 30-table sports bar from the dudes behind Good Life slings grub like jalapeno sauce-slathered meatloaf sammies, New England lobster rolls, and a Cajun-seasoned Black & Blue burger. Read more.
Get to Post 390 early on Wednesdays for the mouthwatering and authentic hot-rubbed-and-smoked St. Louis ribs. They sell out quicker than locks of Justin Bieber’s hair on eBay. Read more.
A nice outsize Irish pub where you wouldn't at all mind knocking back a few beers (22 taps) or quality whiskies (over 100), & downing some upscale American & Irish pub fare. Don't miss the roof deck. Read more.
The luxury gastro-lounge from Big Night Entertainment Group (the people behind Red Lantern and Shrine at Foxwoods, among others) is interior-design porn at its finest. Read more.
The newly-opened multi-tiered space has a bounty of different ways to experience your night out, from dining room alcoves, to living room set ups with leather chairs you could get lost in. Read more.
SoulFire is a favorite because it's cheap, but also because of decadent dishes like the mac 'n' cheese covered in chili, or the pulled pork.Good thing they've opened this 2nd location in Mission Hill. Read more.
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.
Hardtack, old-time stews, Indian pudding and more super-retro dishes harken back to the good old days when food was food, a drink was a drink and we all died by age 45. 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 grill-centric menu includes hot wings in a gorgonzola dressing, a chili-rubbed 12-ounce rib eye steak, chicken breast with garlic gravy, mashed potatoes & grilled zucchini, & corn on the cob. Read more.
The pulled chicken has a lot of dark meat appealing to those who prefer dark meat and heavily smoked flavor. Crispy catfish sandwich is a good cut of fish, lightly fried. Read more.
Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch spots come in handy when you're in a rush to get to the office. Try the entrees, like a rare grilled filet mignon of tuna with teriyaki marinade. 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.
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.
Will feature the type of Southern cooking that co-owner Jason Owens is known for, plus locally sourced seafood. Bartender Mike Stankovich will helm the craft cocktail & beer program. Read more.
This place served as the Hub's first Ford dealership (allegedly), so it's fitting they have a 'tail called the Model T: a Beam Black/ Carpano/ Chartreuse take on the Manhattan. Read more.
For a refresh, Try the off-the-menu To Do Over from bartender Rich Murphy, a healthy antioxidant-packed head cleaner served on the rocks & spiked with Pama Pomegranate Liqueur and Domaine de Canton Read more.