Boston - November 12, 2008

Lean, Mean Eatin’ Machine

Ten Nibbles Under $10

The economy may be crashing, but a girl’s gotta eat. Redeem your ten-spot for a plate (or two) of the city’s cheapest eats.

$10 Tempura-battered portobello fries with lemon ginger aioli at Aura.

$9 Moules at Townsend’s.

$8 Chicken croquettes with thyme and smoked paprika aioli at Garden at the Cellar.

$7 Kobe bruschetta with tomato and Parmesan at Sage.

$6 Grilled tofu Saigon sub (a.k.a. baby bahn mi) with shrimp chips, house pickles, and Asian slaw at Myers + Chang (lunch).

$5 Hand-cut fries with roasted garlic aioli at West Side Lounge.

$4 Deviled eggs at Drink.

$3.50 Wellfleet oyster shooter with dashi, scallion, and sea urchin at Great Bay.

$2 Tacos at Tremont 647 (every Tuesday night).

$1 Oysters at Rialto (every Monday night).

Want a cocktail with that? Better bring in $20.