The Yard hosts yappier/yappy hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, one of the only dog happy hours in Boston. Also an awesome event spacs.
Best bistro style plates, lobster surf and turf, banhi mi french dip, oysters and raw bar. Much needed quality in Kendall.
Oysters al fresco in Avignon's Les Halles market - go for the small plats of six mixed, fresh oysters; whelk; fresh poached shrimp. And wine of course. Opens early on Sundays.
Lovely new breakfast and lunch spot in the former Cheese Shop space. Excellent cheesy egg sandwiches, great brunch game ideal for beach eats. Much needed early offering in Osterville and Barnstable.
The most cozy spot in Golden Gai. Excellent service, great conversation, whiskey, beer and little kaiseki snacks to boot. Go here.
The area's first Juice Press is full-service. Get the oatmeal coffee blend or the spicy citrus. The take-away salads are a surprisingly best bet for lunch.
Extraordinary local oyster offerings and don't miss the grilled oysters (oysters grilled with cheese, a bit of wine and parsley), the gratis cornbread and the special Sam Adams colonial ale.
Excellent portobello pizza and beet salad. Nothing disappoints here - more spacious and enjoyable than the Beacon Hill location by far.
Brunch punch is dangerously awesome - a great hipster spot in the West End and an excellent place for groups.
Cheapest and likely best no-frills lobster roll in all of Massachusetts. Fries, cole slaw and crab cake sandwich are great, too.
Outstanding fresh global takes on New England originals - go for the lamb t-bone, orrichiette, charred octopus and outstanding wine list.
