boston hidden gems restaurants

-- Osterio Nino, Burlington, MA -- Playa Bowls, Winchester, MA

-- French Quarter, Boston, MA -- Trata, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Mariel, Boston, MA -- Omori Izakaya, Malden, MA -- No Name Restaurant, Boston, MA -- BoMA, Boston (South End), MA -- Fromage, South Boston, MA -- Dig Inn, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- La Vita Dolce, Tewksbury, MA -- La Brace, Boston (North End), MA -- Rebel Rebel, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Shirley, Somerville (Bow Market), MA -- SoulFire, Allston, MA -- Sizzling House of Kabab, Lexington, MA -- Hilltop Restaurant, Braintree, MA, OPEN: -- Cheeseboy, Boston (South Station), MA -- Foundry, Somerville, MA Outside of the sanctuary, theres even more park space, where youll find tennis courts, a baseball field, and picnic tables. -- Pho and Rice, Somerville, MA -- Blaze Pizza, Boston (Fenway), MA I loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. -- Balance Patch Video Game Cafe, Boston, MA -- Tenderoni's, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Nahant Fish & Lobster, Nahant, MA -- Pancho's Taqueria, Dedham, MA -- Church, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Pokeworks, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA Wander down the alleyway between The Independent and Bronwyn, and youll come across this secretive Union Square spot. -- Bess's Cafe, Brookline, MA -- Yotopia: ChoCho's Snacks, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA, CLOSED:

-- Sweetgreen, Boston (Prudential), MA -- Avenue Kitchen and Bar, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- Olecito, Brookline, MA -- Sapore Ristorante and Bar, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Chilipa, Allston, MA

-- Remick's, Quincy, MA -- Madera 83 Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Charlestown, MA -- Fill Belly's Restaurant, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit, Andover, MA -- Pub 49, Danvers, MA -- Sagra, Dedham, MA -- The Gate, Jamaica Plain (Egleston Square), MA -- Pepita Coffee, Cambridge, MA -- Kinfolks BBQ & Fried Chicken, South Easton, MA -- Karma, Weymouth, MA -- Wood Fired Love, Boston (Mission Hill), MA, CLOSED: -- Mighty Love Food, Boston, MA -- Green Land Cafe, Salem, MA -- Bailey and Sage, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Forge Baking Company, Somerville, MA -- Offsuit, Boston (Leather District), MA -- District Restaurant and Lounge, Boston, MA -- Camino Real, Allston, MA -- 7ate9 Bakery, Somerville, MA -- Newcomb Cafe, Braintree, MA -- Allston Diner, Allston, MA -- Cafe Burrito, Belmont, MA -- Surya Indian Kitchen, Cambridge, MA -- Flour Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Townsend's, Hyde Park, MA, OPEN: -- Luna, East Boston, MA -- Battle Road Brewery, Maynard, MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Burlington, MA, OPEN: -- Brighton Bodega, Brighton, MA -- Harbor Lounge, Everett, MA -- Zuma, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: The current $40 is pretty pricey, and I personally wouldnt recommend it unless youre planning to spend the whole day there, but hopefully the old passes and tours return in the future. -- Caffe Nero, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Lucille's Fine Chicken, Saugus, MA -- Stone L'oven Pizza Co., Waban, MA -- iYO Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Peace o' Pie, Allston, MA -- Prose, Arlington, MA -- Pesce Pazzo, Revere, MA -- Blue Shirt Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Azucar Tapas Bar, Maynard, MA -- Recino's Cafe, East Somerville, MA -- Barlette, Brookline, MA / Photo by Marc Hurwitz. -- Self-Portrait, Cambridge, MA -- Six Burner, Boston (Back Bay), MA, CLOSED: -- Cranberry Cafe, South Boston, MA -- Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes, Billerica, MA -- Townsman, Boston, MA -- Ferry Street Food and Drink, Malden, MA -- Fin Point Oyster Bar & Grille, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Tiki Hideaway, Boston (Fenway), MA -- The Boathouse, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Maria's Kitchen, West Roxbury, MA Scoops, Medway, MA, OPEN: Hidden gems in Boston Photograph: Courtesy Boston Athenum 1. -- Hayward's, Lynn, MA -- Cafe Beatrice, Allston, MA -- Four Burgers, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Bon Savor, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Alden & Harlow, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Kokeshi, Salem, MA -- Taku Sushi Bar, Beverly, MA -- Watertown Diner, Watertown, MA -- Bar Mezzana, Boston (South End), MA -- Jerry Remy's, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- 88 Wharf, Milton, MA -- Dates and Olives, Brighton, MA -- Hopewell Bar and Kitchen, Allston, MA

-- Sea Dog Brew Pub, Woburn, MA -- Mexcito Street Tacos, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (Center Plaza), MA -- Ugly Mug Diner, Salem, MA -- Bosphorus, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Wow Barbecue, Malden, MA, OPEN: -- D'Guru, Boston, MA -- East by Northeast, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Bar Moxy, Boston (Theater District), MA -- Mr. Q Cafe, Charlestown, MA
-- Poe's Tip Tap Room, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA

-- Royaltea, Waltham, MA -- T-Rex Taqueria, Brookline, MA, CLOSED: There are no reservations and you simply walk in to get a table. -- Yas Chicken, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Mass. -- Hot Chix Halal, Medford, MA -- MIDA, Boston (South End), MA -- Tony C's, Boston (Fenway), MA -- La Perle, Everett, MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Watertown, MA, OPEN: -- Chick-fil-A, Brockton, MA -- Arthur and Pat's, Marshfield, MA -- Knight Moves, Somerville (Teele Square), MA -- Asai, Belmont, MA -- Playa Bowls, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- The Patriot Bar, South Boston, MA -- Patisserie on Newbury, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Cafe 47, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- OTTO Pizza, Boston (South End), MA -- Falafel King, Boston (Boston Common), MA -- Petit Robert Central, Boston, MA -- Evviva Trattoria, Maynard, MA -- Herby Q, Billerica, MA -- Beerworks, Boston (West End), MA -- Side Chick, Dorchester, MA -- Ames Street Deli, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Asana, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Nix's Mate, Boston, MA

-- Top Shelf, Framingham, MA -- Rangoli, Allston, MA -- True Bistro, Somerville, MA

-- Namaste Nepali and Indian Cuisine, Stoneham, MA -- Smoken' Joe's, Brighton, MA -- Symphony 8, Boston, MA -- The Tap Trailhouse, Boston, MA -- b.good, Beverly, MA -- Moozy's Ice Cream and Yogurt Emporium, Belmont, MA -- Monroe, Cambridge (Central Square), MA -- Monica's Pasta Shop, Boston (North End), MA -- Pizzeria Regina's, Peabody, MA -- Oyster Bar at Marina Bay, Quincy, MA -- Teriyaki House, Boston (Back Bay/Fenway), MA -- Olivia's Bistro, Newton, MA -- Boardwalk Pizza, Quincy (Marina Bay), MA -- Pulse Cafe, Somerville, MA, CLOSED: -- Winsor Dim Sum House, Quincy, MA -- Neckrun Cafe, Marblehead, MA -- Bagels by Us, Arlington, MA -- Moe's Southwest Grill, Natick, MA -- Snappy Kitchen, Somerville (Daivs Square), MA, OPEN:

-- Pammy's, Cambridge, MA -- Eggmania, Chelmsford, MA -- Seaport Social, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Ten Second Yunnan Rice Noodle, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Darryl's Bar and Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA -- Coffee Break Cafe, Hyde Park, MA -- Anise, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA, OPEN: Villa Rosa, Quincy, MA -- Ida's, Boston (North End), MA -- The Rising Eagle, Marblehead, MA -- Tenoch, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Modern Underground Bar, Boston (North End), MA -- Yego Coffee, Somerville (Teele Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Hakata Ramen, Boston, MA -- Bonefish Grill Westwood, MA -- Brown Sugar Cafe, Boston, MA -- El Paisa, East Boston, MA -- One Ramen & Sushi, Cambridge, MA Try: the garlic soup with black truffles. -- The Chateau Restaurant, Woburn, MA -- Los Amigos, Newtonville, MA -- Gigi's Italian Gourmet Market and Deli, Danvers, MA -- Ipswich Custom, Boston (South End), MA -- Wayback Burgers, Burlington, MA -- Texas Saloon, Quincy, MA, CLOSED: -- Bistro Chi/Kama Lounge, Quincy, MA -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Brighton, MA

-- Mooo, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA

-- Manoa, Somerville, MA -- Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery and Grill, Mattapan, MA Highly inventive, the fare here is meant to be shared, so be prepared to order a parade of small platesfrom hickory-smoked carrots to chicken-fried rabbit. -- Jersey Mike's Subs, Bedford, MA -- Love Art Udon, Brookline (Boston University), MA -- Firehouse Subs, Woburn, MA -- Erbaluce, Boston (Bay Village), MA -- Wachusett Brew Yard, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Hooked Seafood and Grill, Marblehead, MA -- Men-Tei, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Meju, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Betty's Wok and Noodle, Boston, MA -- Santa Fe Burrito Grill, Malden, MA -- The Tap Trailhouse, Boston, MA, OPEN: -- Ginger Park, Boston (South End), MA -- Jalapenos, Allston, MA -- Mike & Patty's, Somerville (Bow Market), MA -- Raffael's, Hull, MA, OPEN: -- Sweetgreen, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Lobstah on a Roll, Salem, MA -- M3, Somerville (Davis Square), MA GrandTen Distillery is one of our local success stories, cousins Matthew Nuernberger and Spencer McMinn converting an iron foundry into an incubator for small-batch spirits. -- Cosi, Boston (State Street), MA -- Crazy Dough's, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Del Frisco's, Boston, MA -- Mimi's Roast Beef, Waltham, MA Bring your binoculars and your ID (you cant go up without it), and get ready to check out the Harbor Islands and watch planes land at Logan Airport. -- Blackjack Pasta Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA -- Shan-A-Punjab, Brookline, MA -- Phinix Grill, Belmont, MA -- Atomic Bean Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- Chelsea Station Restaurant Bar & Lounge, Chelsea, MA -- Smith & Wollensky, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Finagle A Bagel, Boston (MGH), MA -- Blue Boat, Rowley, MA -- Gerard's, Dorchester, MA Stoddards Fine Food & Ale on Temple Place is one such spot. -- The Local, Woburn, MA -- Cobblestone Cafe, Boston (North End), MA -- Skipjack's, Newton, MA, OPEN: -- Anna's Taqueria, Boston (Longwood), MA -- Bengal Cafe, Cambridge, MA -- A and A Deli, Arlington, MA -- Kouzina, Peabody, MA

-- Acropolis, Needham, MA -- M.C. -- Grandma's Kitchen, Newtonville, MA A la carte cuts include the obligatory filet mignon, ribeye and New York strip (youll also catch the occasional giant tomahawk, if youre lucky), while sides range from the traditional creamed spinach to the trendier rosemary truffle fries. -- Sofa Cafe, Framingham, MA -- Tullio's, Quincy, MA, OPEN: -- Framingham Beer Works, Framingham, MA -- Peppers Grille, Bedford, MA Stay till the end for a free, interactive map of these unusual things to do in the city. -- Ten Tables, Cambridge, MA, CLOSED: -- Neighborhoods Coffee and Crepes, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Pairings, Boston, MA -- UBurger, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Super Fusion Express, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Karoun, Newtonville, MA -- Wahlburgers, Hingham, MA -- Sharon Korean Kitchen, West Roxbury, MA -- Iron Town Diner, Saugus, MA -- Gather, Boston (Seaport District), MA For those of you who are willing to search just a little bit, however, there are also many little-known restaurants in the Boston area and the rest of New England that are just waiting to be found. -- Sauce Trattoria, South Boston, MA -- Season to Taste Restaurant, Cambridge, MA -- Lenny's Tropical Bakery and Restaurant, Mattapan, MA RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in Boston. -- Symphony 8, Boston, MA, CLOSED:

-- Shabu Square, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Weltkuche Bistro, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA, OPEN: -- Moko Japanese Restaurant, South Boston, MA -- Little Pecan Bistro, Brighton, MA -- MacGuffins, Somerville, MA -- Fuloon, Malden, MA -- Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA -- Jalapenos, Allston, MA -- Tsukiji Bistro, Melrose, MA, CLOSED: -- The Farmhouse, Needham, MA -- L'Impasto, Cambridge, MA -- Descent, Boston, MA This is absolutely delicious. We all fall into the same old routine of visiting just our favorite barsandrestaurants.

-- Vapiano, Boston (Theatre District), MA, OPEN: -- Conrad's, Walpole, MA -- Glutenus Minimus, Belmont, MA -- Scorpion Bar, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Delphine's Kitchen, Beverly, MA This oddball item is called a francesinha, a Portuguese sandwich with steak, bacon, ham, linguica, a hot dog, American cheese and a fried egg stuffed into two pieces of bread soaked with a reddish-orange tomato- and beer-based sauce. -- Vine Brook Tavern, Lexington, MA, CLOSED: -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Longwood), MA -- The Green Tomato, Somerville (Davis Square), MA So it remains mostly a local fave, offering everything from pancakes and waffles to omelets and breakfast sandwiches, and the lunches are pretty solid., KO Pies at the Shipyard. -- Flame Hot Pot, Cambridge, MA -- Finn McCool's, Boston, MA -- Pazza on Porter, East Boston, MA

-- Nino's Steak and Chop House, Hingham, MA -- Naked Pizza, Brookline, MA -- The Local, Waltham, MA -- Nickel's Grille, Woburn, MA -- Blaze Pizza, Boston (BU), MA -- Endicott Grille, Danvers, MA -- Arbri Cafe, Roslindale, MA -- Domenic's, Boston (North End), MA -- Boston Beer Garden, South Boston, MA -- 5 Corners Kitchen, Marblehead, MA -- Central Bistro, Boston, MA -- Butter "UR" Biscuit, Beverly, MA McCarthy's, Canton, MA -- Broad Street Riot, Boston, MA -- Roadhouse Restaurant, Brookline, MA -- Ali Baba, Cambridge, MA -- Mrs. Jones, Dorchester (Lower Mills), MA -- Swissbakers, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Cannonball Cafe, South Boston, MA -- Cognac Bistro, Brookline, MA Discreetly located within Bostons Leather District, Offsuit is a tiny, 20-seat bar tucked inside Troquet on South. -- Privus, Allston, MA -- A4 Pizza Bar, Somerville, MA -- The Pearl, Dorchester (South Bay), MA -- Three Squares, Needham, MA -- BanQ, Boston (South End), MA -- Maruichi, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Swissbakers, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Grounder Cafe, South Medford, MA -- Sam Adams Taproom, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Outback Steakhouse, Norwood, MA -- Zendo Asian Bistro, Hingham, MA, CLOSED: -- Casa Verde, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Intelligentsia Coffee, Watertown, MA -- Barley Hall, Allston, MA -- Contessa, Boston, MA -- Piccola Venezia, Boston (North End), MA -- Fat Baby, South Boston, MA It offers great takes on miso ramen, shoyu ramen and tan tan ramen, a creamy, savory masterpiece that never fails to impress., Tampopo. Pop in for a pint during a Sox gameno reservation necessaryand experience the contagious aura of Boston sports fans. -- Miyuki Sushi, Brighton, MA -- Toraya, Arlington, MA -- La Verdad, Boston (Fenway), MA The space is open to any age, so its also a wonderful option for families. -- Trillium, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Magnolia Bakery, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- O'Fado, Peabody, MA -- Curry Express, Somerville, MA -- Black Horse Tavern, Winchester, MA

-- Kura Sushi, Watertown, MA Arrive hungry as Chef Lynch brings you on a culinary journey of some 14 courses during one of two seatings each evening. -- GaGa Seafood Restaurant, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Caryn's, Wakefield, MA -- Clover Food Truck, Boston (Longwood), MA -- Magic Bites, Arlington, MA -- Kelly's Roast Beef, Allston, MA -- Kelly's Roast Beef, East Boston (Logan Airport), MA -- High Street Place, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Eat at Jumbo's, Somerville, MA -- Lincoln Tavern and Restaurant, South Boston, MA -- Bar 25, Newburyport, MA -- Lemon Tree Cafe, Bedford, MA -- Render Coffee, Boston (Financial District), MA -- Au Bon Pain, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- FoMu, Allston, MA -- Libertine, Boston (North End), MA -- Dragon Pizza, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Amsterdam Cafe, Boston (South End), MA -- Cafe Artscience, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Ono Poke Bar, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Suvarnabhumi Kiri, Allston, MA, CLOSED: -- Dirty Dogs, Burgers, and More, Quincy, MA -- Pazzo, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- La Ronga Bakery, Somerville, MA

-- Two Saints Tavern, Boston, MA Relax at Corey Hill Park (Brookline) -- The Bagel Table, Brighton, MA -- Anthem, Boston, MA -- Paragon Boardwalk (various spots), Hull, MA -- Worden Hall, South Boston, MA, CLOSED: -- Union Square Donuts, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Spoke Wine Bar, Somerville (Davis Square), MA, CLOSED: -- Uno Pizzeria and Grill, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- House of Smoke, Malden, MA -- Joe's American Bar & Grill, Woburn, MA -- Fairview Inn, Marshfield, MA -- Maggy's, Quincy, MA -- Kala Thai Cookery, Boston, MA -- Issac's Restaurant, Plymouth, MA -- Meet Us, Woburn, MA -- Franky 'N the Boys, Brookline, MA -- Maggio's Restaurant, Revere, MA -- Jimmy John's, Allston-Brighton, MA Hiding in the back of burger joint JM Curleys, theres an Adults Only sign hung beside a closed blackout curtain. -- Blue Inc., Boston, MA -- D'Guru, Boston, MA -- Achilles-Persephone (The Achilles Project), Boston, MA -- Levain Bakery, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- The Lyceum, Salem, MA -- Yunnan Kitchen, Boston (South End), MA, CLOSED: -- Yan's China Bistro, Swampscott, MA, OPEN: -- Sunrise Restaurant, Dorchester, MA -- Coco Ramen, Newton Centre, MA -- Jamie's Roast Beef, Peabody, MA -- Wachusett Brew Yard, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA, OPEN: -- Hummus Republic, Boston, MA -- Ma Soba, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA -- Cornish Pasty Co., Boston (Back Bay), MA -- New Republik Bar, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- Pescatore, Somerville (Ball Square), MA -- Tora Japanese Restaurant, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Phin Coffee House, Boston (Financial District), MA -- b.good, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA The par-70 acre course features well-maintained greens, picturesque ponds, pretension-free staff members and a clubhouse complete with restaurant, bar and outdoor seating (keep an eye out for the grill sometimes set up at the end of the 6th hole). -- Umai, Brighton, MA -- Sabor Do Brasil, Somerville, MA, OPEN: -- Rustic Table, Winthrop, MA -- Flight Club, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Posto, Bedford, MA -- Cilantro Thai & Vietnamese Cuisine, Woburn, MA -- Les Zygomates, Boston (Leather District), MA -- Frost Ice Bar, Boston (Faneuil Hall), MA -- Woah Nellies BBQ & More, Dracut, MA -- Clover, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Mambo's Kitchen and Bar, Hull, MA -- Sarcastic Swine BBQ Restaurant and Catering, Abington, MA -- Luigi's, Wayland, MA -- SoulFire, Boston (Brigham Circle), MA -- Cobble, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- SunBar, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Bonefish Grill, Burlington, MA Zebra's Bistro and Wine Bar, Medfield, MA, OPEN: -- Saloniki, Boston (Fenway), MA

-- The Puddingstone Tavern, Boston (Mission Hill), MA -- Papagayo, Saugus, MA -- Whole Heart Provisions, Allston, MA -- Rialto, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Tanjore, Cambrige, MA Check out the best speakeasies and best secret spots in Boston. -- Cha Feo, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- East End Grille, Somerville, MA -- Allium Market, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Naga, Cambridge, MA -- Ciao Bella, Boston (North End), MA -- India Samraat, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Pancho's Cantina, Wilmington, MA -- Cafe Iterum, East Boston, MA -- Angela's Cafe, East Boston (Orient Heights), MA -- City Streets, Waltham, MA -- Jackson's Kitchen, Lexington, MA -- Horse Thieves Tavern, Dedham, MA -- La Stalla Osteria & Bar, Stoughton, MA -- BurgerFi, Boston, MA Hyde Park may not be the best Boston neighborhood for dining, but there are some real gems in this suburban-feeling section of the city miles from downtown. -- Happy Owl Cafe, Brighton, MA -- Yong Yong, Malden, MA, CLOSED: -- Waxy O'Connor's, Brookline, MA, OPEN: -- Revival Kitchen and Cafe, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Santouka, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- WakuWaku Ramen & Sake, Boston (Chinatown), MA, CLOSED: -- Gourmet Oriental, Weymouth, MA -- Lazziz Fine Indian Cuisine, Watertown, MA -- Green Tea, Newton, MA -- Honeycomb Cafe, Dorchester, MA -- Uchef, Allston, MA, OPEN: -- Tenoch, Melrose, MA -- Sticky Rice Cafe, West Roxbury, MA -- Roast Beef Roundup, Woburn, MA -- Stearns & Hill's Bistro, Melrose, MA -- The Treasury, Burlington, MA -- Central 37, Boston, MA -- Cottonwood Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Cakes Bakery and Cafe, Watertown, MA -- ONCE, Somerville, MA -- Lil Vinny's, Somerville, MA
-- Rose Town Kitchen & Bar, Boston, MA -- Gabriella's , Melrose, MA -- Rosebud American Kitchen and Bar, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Watertown, MA, CLOSED: -- Goldilox Bagels, Medford, MA -- The Farmer's Daughter, Sudbury, MA -- El Potro, Chelsea, MA -- Paul, Burlington, MA -- The Smoke Shop BBQ, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- Kickstand Cafe, Arlington, MA

-- Lockheart, Wellesley, MA

-- Jerusalem Pita, Brookline (Coolidge Corner), MA -- Spike's Junkyard Dogs, Boston (Back Bay), MA

-- Rio Brazilian Barbeque, Arlington, MA -- Brio Tuscan Grill, Chestnut Hill, MA -- Ittoku, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Exotic Sushi and Tapas, Boston, MA -- Tapestry, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Bom Dough, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA Heres an interactive Google Map of all these spots. -- Tatte, Boston (South End), MA -- Maverick's Bar & Grill, Tewksbury, MA -- Kokoda, Boston (Seaport District), MA -- Witch City Hibachi, Salem, MA -- Moroccan Hospitality Restaurant, Malden, MA -- KKatie's Burger Bar, Quincy, MA -- The Wave, Waltham, MA -- The Joshua Tree, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Pret a Manger, Boston (Downtown), MA

Its been closed for renovations, but is set to reopen in Summer 2022. -- Matsunori Handroll Bar, Boston (Audubon Circle), MA

-- Aladdin's Grill, Revere, MA -- Bruno's Tequila Bar and Cocina, Lynn, MA -- Papagayo, Boston (Fort Point), MA -- Five Horses Tavern, Somerville (Davis Square), MA The panetteria is a spartan basement bakery where you order old-world breads, including an extraordinary olive bread, while the salumeria has everything from sausage to cheese to olive oil and one of the best Italian subs in the city., Fort Point is a fascinating part of Boston with old factories, warehouses and other historic buildings that are home to Luckys and a good number of restaurants. -- Capital One 360 Cafe, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Salsa's, South Boston, MA -- Savin Bar and Kitchen, Dorchester, MA -- Kaju, Boston (Kenmore Square), MA -- Mt. Ave. Pita, Boston, MA -- Marseille, Boston (South End), MA -- RJ Gourmet, Cambridge, MA -- Rosie's Bakery, Cambridge (Inman Square), MA -- La Posada, Arlington, MA -- Cheeburger Cheeburger, Swampscott, MA -- Tu Y Yo, Needham, MA -- Full Moon, Cambridge (Huron Village), MA -- b.good, Cambridge (Harvard Square), MA -- British Beer Company, Danvers, MA -- Tonino, Jamaica Plain, MA -- FoMu, Allston, MA -- Shanghai and Tokyo, Arlington, MA -- Johnny Rockets, Burlington, MA -- Create Gallery + Cocktail Lounge, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Taccos Arabas, Cambridge, MA

-- Cafe Weekend, Allston, MA -- Masala Square, Somerville (Union Square), MA -- Hi B3ar Ice Cream Rolls, Allston, MA -- Rosso B., Boston, MA -- UBurger, Boston (NU), MA -- Florina, Boston (Beacon Hill), MA For $26, youll sweat out the toxins in the wet sauna and steam bath; an extra 13 bucks will earn you the privilege of a thorough branch beating (aka the platza massage) and $30 gets you a 30-minute oil massage. O'Sullivan & Son , Somerville, MA Definitely a hidden gem. -- Fresh Food Generation, Dorchester, MA -- Sea Level, Salem, MA -- Juice, Boston (Back Bay), MA

-- Spotlight Tavern, Beverly, MA -- Centennial Grille, Peabody, MA -- Happy Owl Cafe, Brighton, MA -- Poke Boys, Allston, MA -- Hana Sushi, Cambridge, MA -- Acapulcos, Framingham, MA -- Salamander's Cafe, Hyde Park, MA -- Pie Bakery and Cafe, Newton Centre, MA Brewers Fork is one of those industry faves where chefs and restaurant owners go for sublime wood-fired pizza and hard-to-find regional beers. -- Noon Mediterranean, Boston (Back Bay), MA -- Sweet Cheeks, Boston (Fenway), MA, CLOSED: -- Evviva Trattoria, Malden, MA -- East Ocean City, Boston (Chinatown), MA -- Eat at Jumbo's, Somerville (Ball Square), MA Youve done all the classic things to do in Bostonyouve walked the Freedom Trail, ate at Faneuil Hall, wandered the Museum of Fine Arts, saw a game at Fenway Park, and visited the Boston Public Library. -- Stephi's on Tremont, Boston (South End), MA BurgerFi, West Roxbury, MA A nondescript door and a set of stairs lead you up to this elusive, second-floor cocktail bar. -- Lily P's, Cambridge (Kendall Square), MA -- Con Sol, Cambridge, MA -- Tequila Rain, Boston (Fenway), MA, OPEN: -- Veggie Crust, Brookline, MA -- North Point Restaurant & Bar, Cambridge (Cambridge Crossing), MA -- Caffe Nero, Boston (BU), MA -- Luke's Lobster, Boston (Downtown Crossing), MA -- Piperi Mediterranean Grill, Boston, MA -- Kung Fu Tea, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Applebee's, Danvers, MA -- Good Food Cafe, Cambridge, MA You arent likely to stumble upon these locations on a night out, but you also dont have to be an elite to garner access to themcheck out our. -- Upper Crust Pizzeria, Wellesley, MA -- Chocho's, Cambridge (Porter Square), MA -- Lily's Garden & Patio, Boston, MA -- Brasserie (dinner service), Boston (South End), MA -- Cafe Latino, Boston, MA -- Amigo's Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Peabody, MA French fries are great, too. -- Grille 705, Boston (South End), MA -- Our Fathers Deli, Allston, MA -- The Savory Plate, Arlington, MA -- Bon Me, Cambridge (Fresh Pond), MA -- Uno Fresco, Newton, MA -- A Time to Taste, Boston, MA -- EJ Cabot's, Beverly, MA -- Friendly's, Saugus, MA -- The Take Away, Norwood, MA, OPEN: -- Vintage (re-opened), West Roxbury, MA, CLOSED: -- Happy's Bar and Kitchen, Boston (Fenway), MA -- Outback Steakhouse, Somerville (Assembly Row), MA -- Nick Varano's Famous Deli, Boston (North End), MA -- Capri Restaurant and Wine Bar, Braintree, MA -- Table Caffe, Boston (North End), MA Inside is the ultra-modern interior of Boston's flyest sneaker shopcarrying rare kicks from Air Jordan, DSPTCH and some 100 other brandsas well as deluxe streetwear and books on art and design. -- Caffe Italia, East Boston, MA -- Gigi Gelateria, Boston (North End), MA -- Maya Sol, Somerville, MA -- Carolicious, Somerville, MA With reclaimed wood and brick walls, this warm and sprawling establishment offers a varied menu of modern American dishes. -- Nguyen's Vietnamese Cuisine & Sushi Bar, Swampscott, MA -- Cloud & Spirits, Cambridge, MA -- Parish Cafe, Boston (South End), MA -- Sugidama, Somerville (Davis Square), MA -- Perillas, Somerville (Bow Market), MA -- What Da Chick Boston, Watertown, MA -- El Triunfo, Boston (North End), MA -- Jazz Bar and Cafe, Roslindale, MA -- Uno Due Go, Boston, MA It seems fitting that because a spot in the North End that isnt an Italian restaurant is mentioned here, an Italian eatery in Beacon Hill that would be at home in the North End should be looked at as well. -- Diner in the Park, Woburn, MA -- Chili's, Burlington, MA Executive Chef Laurent Poulain is hosting three private dinners this winter at the secret 140 Supper Club, hidden inside the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel in Boston. Admire the fancy sneakers at Bodega (Back Bay), 5. -- Across the Border, Jamaica Plain, MA -- Seawitch, Peabody, MA -- Revere Beach Pizzeria, Revere, MA -- The Feisty Greek, Norwood, MA

-- Pie Me Over, Wilmington, MA -- Nourish Your Soul, West Medford, MA

-- Joy Asia, Marlborough, MA -- Antique Table, Salem, MA -- Frost Ice Loft, Boston, MA