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371 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 02115
617-517-5915

Deuxave

At the tony intersection of Commonwealth and Massachusetts Avenues, this stylish Back Bay restaurant is not only heavy on aesthetic spectacle, but also turns its nose up at all that twee farm-to-ta... read more

100 Stuart St. , Boston 02116
(617) 310-6742

Descent at the W Hotel

While everyone seems to be reaching higher and higher into the sky, the W is plunging party people down into the Earth with its new and unambiguously named 3,000-square-foot Descent. Oodles of brig... read more

118 Beacon St., Boston 02143
617-576-7700

Bergamot

Bergamot aims to bring some much needed sophistication back to the comfy, but under-utilized Kirkland and Beacon Streets neighborhood. Room has upscale rustic pantry feel, and appears to be strivin... read more

2197 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 02135
617- 779-9090

El Pelón Taqueria

When a fire took out much of the Fenway block on which the old El Pelón was located it came as a huge blow. For the owners, sure, but also for the loyal following of burrito-heads and hungry... read more

1682 Massachusetts Ave., Boston 02138
617-661-7810

Rafiki Bistro

For a bistro aiming to serve mostly organic menu options with a focus on vegetarian and vegan dishes, this new bistro couldn't have picked a better neighborhood. The hippies and limousine liberals ... read more

1265 Boylston St, Boston 02215
617-236-7369

Jerry Remy's Sports Bar & Grill

The Boston sports bar arms race is dragging on longer than the Cold War, with practically every square inch of wall space in the city showing an endless stream of sports highlights. It's a few eyed... read more

187 Elm St., Boston 02140
617-625-0600

Pizzeria Posto

You'd expect it from the Italian varietals here, but apparently pizza has its own domain of designation process too, and these pies are as authentic as they get. Blazing in an 800 degree wood-fired... read more

1128 Cambridge St., Boston 02139
617-876-0286

East by Northeast

You can discern the method behind the madness in this restaurant's name. East, meaning, you know, the Far East, and Northeast, being a testament to its focus on New England ingredients. The two con... read more

279 Tremont St., Boston 02116
617-866-8933

Royale

Taking over the for the historic Roxy, this new effort from long time Avalon DJ and programmer Dave Ralph is poised to be the new ultra-lounge and live club venue in the city. That is if the city y... read more

225 Franklin St, Boston 02110
617-426-2140

Equinox

Like its sister location in the Back Bay, it probably gets confusing in this Equinox location sometimes. Did I just check into a hotel or am I here to do crunches? Is this a nightclub or the treadm... read more

1700 Beacon St., Boston 02445
617-487-4290

American Craft

Things are getting dicey for the army of bearded beer heroes out there now that there are so many local brewtopias to choose from. American Craft utilizes its name quite literally. More domestic cr... read more

8 Westland Ave., Boston 02115
617-267-1200

Symphony 8

Longtime neighborhood drinkers on auto-pilot stumbling over to the spot of the now defunct Tiger Lily tiki lounge in search of an ill-advised scorpion bowl will do a double-take. A completely refur... read more

253 Shawmut Ave., Boston 02118
617-391-0902

Coppa

Tiny enoteca from celeb chef Ken Oringer (Clio, KO Prime) and his compatriot at tapas hot spot Toro, chef Jamie Bissonnette, is among the city's hottest tables. Coppa's small plates, charcuterie, w... read more

3 Beacon St., Boston 02143
617-576-0006

Trina's Starlite Lounge

The loss of the venerable rock dive the Abbey Lounge was a blow to scenesters. Trina's Starlite fills the PBR-sized void with a classy take on a lounge dive. Retro kitsch, southern comfort food and... read more

308 Harvard St. , Boston 02446
617-739-5151

The Regal Beagle

If you're expecting a bunch of ironic Jack Trippers to be goofing off in a kitschy pick up scene here you're off the mark. This cozy neighborhood bistro winks at its namesake bar from Three's Compa... read more

110 Huntington Ave., Boston 02116
617-279-6996

Champions Sports Bar

It really takes some effort to stand out as a sports bar in Boston. Having, say, a massive 12X24 foot projection screen hanging from the ceiling is a start. This space at the foot of the Copley Mar... read more

406 Stuart St., Boston 02116
617-399-0015

Post 390

Respected restaurateur Kenneth Himmel has made his play at conquering the Back Bay foodie scene in the form of this two-floor behemoth. Three fireplaces, two open kitchens, soaring ceilings, and sw... read more

3 Brattle St., Boston 02138
617-876-8769

Tory Row

Like the other locations in this restaurant group's umbrella (Cambridge 1, Audobon Circle etc.), Tory Row keeps it simple. Stone design and industrial surfaces. Long communal tables, paired down, b... read more

250 Franklin St. , Boston 02110
617-451-1900

Bond

Ballsy resto-lounge stares the recession right in the eye. In historic Langham Hotel, Bond wants to be everything to everyone. Lunchers, cocktail fiends, lounge rats, tourists, romantics, bankers, ... read more

152 Dorchester Ave., Boston 02127
617-269-1003

Franklin Southie

Third outpost of the beloved South End institution offers more room for devotees of their high end comfort food and classic cocktails to spread out. The sharp, minimal design aesthetic, more loft t... read more