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Boston Brewin is one of go.

1. Boston Brewin

45 Bromfield St (at Tremont), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Downtown Boston · 19 tips and reviews
Cosi is one of go.

2. Cosi

6.6
14 Milk St, Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown Boston · 15 tips and reviews
Sip Cafe is one of go.

3. Sip Cafe

8.1
0 Post Office Sq (at Congress & Franklin), Boston, MA
Café · Financial District · 47 tips and reviews
Surf City Squeeze is one of go.

4. Surf City Squeeze

720 Atlantic Ave (at Summer St), Boston, MA
Smoothie Shop · Downtown Boston · 3 tips and reviews
No. 9 Park is one of go.

5. No. 9 Park

8.6
9 Park St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Pairings is one of go.

6. Pairings

50 Park Plz, Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Back Bay · 14 tips and reviews
Fóumami is one of go.

7. Fóumami

6.8
225 Franklin St (at High & Oliver), Boston, MA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 24 tips and reviews
Zocalo Back Bay Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar is one of go.

8. Zocalo Back Bay Mexican Bistro & Tequila Bar

35 Stanhope St, Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 46 tips and reviews
Pierrot Bistrot Francais is one of go.

9. Pierrot Bistrot Francais

7.8
272 Cambridge St (at Anderson St), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 5 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A lovely little restaurant with a really outstanding menu (their chocolate soufflé is a highlight). They also have a very nice wine selection. this is a special-occasion spot, a place to celebrate. Read more.

Giacomo's is one of go.

10. Giacomo's

8.3
355 Hanover St (btwn Fleet & Prince), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · North End · 106 tips and reviews
Lucy Ethiopian Cafe is one of go.

11. Lucy Ethiopian Cafe

7.9
334B Massachusetts Ave (at Huntington Ave), Boston, MA
Ethiopian Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 23 tips and reviews
Pavement Coffeehouse is one of go.

12. Pavement Coffeehouse

7.6
1096 Boylston St (btwn Hemenway & Massachusetts), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 108 tips and reviews
Bergamot is one of go.

13. Bergamot

118 Beacon St (at Washington St.), Somerville, MA
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Plating beautiful, creative fare (like a gorgeous appetizer of cockle & squid ragout) at neighborhood-friendly prices with fine service & serious cocktails. Read more.

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine is one of go.

14. FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

8.3
1280 Beacon St (at Pleasant St.), Brookline, MA
Sushi Restaurant · Coolidge Corner · 79 tips and reviews
Pigalle is one of go.

15. Pigalle

75 Charles St S (Stuart St), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Bay Village · 15 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Roasted littleneck clams Provencal with pork belly, & a fish & chips of Icelandic haddock, remoulade sauce, hand cut fries & house made pickles high-end French cooking at its best. Read more.

Petit Robert Central is one of go.

16. Petit Robert Central

101 Arch St (at Summer St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 18 tips and reviews
Troquet is one of go.

17. Troquet

140 Boylston St (Charles Street), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 19 tips and reviews
Voltage Coffee & Art is one of go.

18. Voltage Coffee & Art

295 3rd St (at Athenaeum St.), Cambridge, MA
Café · Kendall Square · 96 tips and reviews
Bravo is one of go.

19. Bravo

465 Huntington Ave (Fenway), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 4 tips and reviews
The Fireplace is one of go.

20. The Fireplace

1634 Beacon St (Washington St), Brookline, MA
American Restaurant · Washington Square · 45 tips and reviews
Ten Tables is one of go.

21. Ten Tables

5 Craigie Cir (Concord Ave.), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · West Cambridge · 29 tips and reviews
El Sarape is one of go.

22. El Sarape

7.3
5 Commercial St, Braintree, MA
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Stella is one of go.

23. Stella

1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews
Kebab Factory is one of go.

24. Kebab Factory

6.6
414 Washington St (at Beacon St), Somerville, MA
Indian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Redbones Barbecue is one of go.

25. Redbones Barbecue

8.3
55 Chester St (at Elm St.), Somerville, MA
BBQ Joint · Davis Square · 174 tips and reviews
Upstairs on the Square is one of go.

26. Upstairs on the Square

91 Winthrop St (at JFK St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 49 tips and reviews
Il Capriccio is one of go.

27. Il Capriccio

8.0
888 Main St (at Prospect St.), Waltham, MA
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
EVOO is one of go.

28. EVOO

7.2
350 3rd St (Broad Canal), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Kendall Square · 25 tips and reviews
Tremont 647 is one of go.

29. Tremont 647

647 Tremont St (at W Brookline St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 91 tips and reviews
Bondir is one of go.

30. Bondir

279A Broadway (at Elm St), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · Inman Square · 35 tips and reviews
Craigie on Main is one of go.

31. Craigie on Main

853 Main St (Bishop Allen), Cambridge, MA
New American Restaurant · 144 tips and reviews
Menton is one of go.

32. Menton

354 Congress St, Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Seaport District · 47 tips and reviews
Shojo is one of go.

33. Shojo

8.4
9 Tyler St (Kneeland St & Beach St), Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 88 tips and reviews
Avila is one of go.

34. Avila

1 Charles St S, Boston, MA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Back Bay · 12 tips and reviews
Clio is one of go.

35. Clio

370 Commonwealth Ave (at Eliot Hotel), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Back Bay West · 34 tips and reviews
Farmstead Table is one of go.

36. Farmstead Table

8.6
71 Union St, Newton, MA
American Restaurant · Newton Center · 19 tips and reviews
Equal Exchange Cafe is one of go.

37. Equal Exchange Cafe

226 Causeway St (at Beverly St.), Boston, MA
Coffee Shop · North End · 59 tips and reviews
Sel de La Terre is one of go.

38. Sel de La Terre

6.7
774 Boylston St (at Fairfield St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 41 tips and reviews
Sportello is one of go.

39. Sportello

348 Congress St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Seaport District · 110 tips and reviews
Mistral is one of go.

40. Mistral

8.8
223 Columbus Ave (btwn Berkeley & Clarendon St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews
Artisan Bistro is one of go.

41. Artisan Bistro

7.2
10 Avery St, Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 10 tips and reviews
Beacon Hill Chocolates is one of go.

42. Beacon Hill Chocolates

8.1
91 Charles St (Pinckney Street), Boston, MA
Dessert Shop · Beacon Hill · 12 tips and reviews
Cakeology is one of go.

43. Cakeology

45 Province St (School Street), Boston, MA
Cupcake Shop · Downtown Boston · 16 tips and reviews
Beehive is one of go.

44. Beehive

8.8
541 Tremont St (btwn Clarendon & Berkeley St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 256 tips and reviews
Wally's Cafe is one of go.

45. Wally's Cafe

9.0
427 Massachusetts Ave (at Columbus Ave), Boston, MA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Roxbury · 50 tips and reviews
Mapparium is one of go.

46. Mapparium

8.0
200 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA
Museum · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 28 tips and reviews
Pikaichi is one of go.

47. Pikaichi

1 Brighton Ave (at Commonwealth Ave), Allston, MA
Japanese Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Orinoco Kitchen is one of go.

48. Orinoco Kitchen

8.6
477 Shawmut Ave (at W Concord St), Boston, MA
Arepa Restaurant · South End · 36 tips and reviews
Estragon Tapas is one of go.

49. Estragon Tapas

7.7
700 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA
Tapas Restaurant · South End · 25 tips and reviews
Baraka Cafe is one of go.

50. Baraka Cafe

6.9
1728 Massachusetts Ave (at Auburn St), Cambridge, MA
African Restaurant · Neighborhood Nine · 12 tips and reviews
Masa is one of go.

51. Masa

439 Tremont St (at Appleton St.), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 86 tips and reviews
Da Vinci is one of go.

52. Da Vinci

7.5
162 Columbus Ave (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · Bay Village · 18 tips and reviews
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is one of go.

53. Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

8.9
280 Fenway, Boston, MA
Art Museum · Medical Center Area · 175 tips and reviews
Wrapmi is one of go.

54. Wrapmi

66 Kneeland St, Boston, MA
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown - Leather District · 4 tips and reviews
Pedro's Tacos is one of go.

55. Pedro's Tacos

55 Bromfield St, Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 40 tips and reviews
Tico is one of go.

56. Tico

6.8
222 Berkeley St (btwn Boylston & St. James), Boston, MA
South American Restaurant · Back Bay East · 60 tips and reviews
Barracuda Tavern is one of go.

57. Barracuda Tavern

15 Bosworth St, Boston, MA
Beer Garden · Downtown Boston · 30 tips and reviews
Staff Meal Food Truck is one of go.

58. Staff Meal Food Truck

12 South St, Boston, MA
Food Truck · Prudential - St. Botolph · 5 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Named "Best Food Truck" by Boston Phoenix readers in 2012! Have you had the Moroccan lamb tacos topped off with harissa roasted peppers and ras el hanout? Read more.

The Salty Pig is one of go.

59. The Salty Pig

8.4
130 Dartmouth St (btwn Columbus & Stuart), Boston, MA
New American Restaurant · South End · 117 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Voted "Best New Restaurant" by @BostonPhoenix readers in 2012! Charcuterie heaven! Read more.

Trina's Starlite Lounge is one of go.

60. Trina's Starlite Lounge

8.8
3 Beacon St (at Dickinson St.), Somerville, MA
Lounge · 125 tips and reviews
Redbones Barbecue is one of go.

61. Redbones Barbecue

8.3
55 Chester St (at Elm St.), Somerville, MA
BBQ Joint · Davis Square · 174 tips and reviews

Boston PhoenixBoston Phoenix: Voted "Best BBQ" by @BostonPhoenix readers in 2012! Deciding between Arkansas, Texas beef, Memphis, St. Louis & baby back ribs is tough. So get the Barbecue Belt combo and a friend to help you finish. Read more.

Coppa is one of go.

62. Coppa

8.9
253 Shawmut Ave (at Milford St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 169 tips and reviews
Flour Bakery + Cafe is one of go.

63. Flour Bakery + Cafe

9.1
131 Clarendon St, Boston, MA
Bakery · Prudential - St. Botolph · 190 tips and reviews
Charlie's Kitchen is one of go.

64. Charlie's Kitchen

7.8
10 Eliot St (at Winthrop St.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · Harvard Square · 167 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Charlie's Kitchen has the best jukebox in town. It's upstairs, though incidentally, they also rock a solid patio upon which to drink and eat double-lobster-roll-for-$12 specials during the day. Read more.

The Friendly Toast is one of go.

65. The Friendly Toast

1 Hampshire St (at Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Breakfast Spot · 240 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: There's usually a bit of a wait at the Toast for brunch, but it's well worth it for the bomb Drunkard’s French Toast, crazy vintage decoration, and a rousing game of "what did THEY do last night?" Read more.

Bodega is one of go.

66. Bodega

7.9
6 Clearway St (at Massachusetts Ave.), Boston, MA
Shoe Store · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 43 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit up the sneaker slingers to see which new kicks you should totally be wearing.

Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale is one of go.

67. Stoddard's Fine Food & Ale

48 Temple Pl (btwn Tremont & Washington), Boston, MA
Gastropub · Downtown Boston · 112 tips and reviews
Silvertone is one of go.

68. Silvertone

69 Bromfield St (btwn Province & Tremont), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Downtown Boston · 112 tips and reviews
Anna's Taqueria is one of go.

69. Anna's Taqueria

7.8
242 Cambridge St (at Garden St), Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Beacon Hill · 51 tips and reviews
Scampo is one of go.

70. Scampo

8.1
215 Charles St, Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · West End · 58 tips and reviews
Harvard Gardens is one of go.

71. Harvard Gardens

7.6
316 Cambridge St, Boston, MA
American Restaurant · West End · 58 tips and reviews
Spoke is one of go.

72. Spoke

8.3
89 Holland St, Somerville, MA
Wine Bar · Davis Square · 26 tips and reviews
Atlantic Beer Garden is one of go.

73. Atlantic Beer Garden

146 Seaport Blvd (at B St.), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Seaport District · 82 tips and reviews
Temazcal is one of go.

74. Temazcal

7.1
250 Northern Ave, Boston, MA
Mexican Restaurant · Seaport District · 86 tips and reviews
Toscanini's is one of go.

75. Toscanini's

9.3
899 Main St (at Sidney St.), Cambridge, MA
Ice Cream Parlor · 278 tips and reviews
New Jang Su BBQ is one of go.

76. New Jang Su BBQ

7.2
260 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA
Korean Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is one of go.

77. OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

8.8
138 Saint James Ave (Dartmouth St), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 74 tips and reviews
Cafe 939 is one of go.

78. Cafe 939

6.8
939 Boylston St (at Hereford St.), Boston, MA
Café · Back Bay West · 9 tips and reviews
Grill 23 & Bar is one of go.

79. Grill 23 & Bar

8.8
161 Berkeley St (at Stuart St.), Boston, MA
Steakhouse · Bay Village · 85 tips and reviews