August 11, 2008

Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro Boston

  Beacon Hill, Food & Drink, Breakfast, Hotel Bar

October 19, 2007

Church Boston

Stop by for a dinner of Maine crab cakes or baked mac ’n’ cheese, then move over to the club to catch a set from the live bands that play each week.

  Fenway, Food & Drink, Cool Kids, Late Night

April 25, 2007

Rocca Boston

The place will Rocca your world, from the stunning U-shaped bar to the second floor’s lovely, warm-hued dining room. Go for the whole-roasted fish or buridda, a fish stew served with toasted ciabatta. Dive into plates of achingly fresh pasta like the corzetti layered with red wine-braised rabbit or capellini piled high with tiny clams.

  South End, Food & Drink, Late Night

November 21, 2006

Miel Boston

Sprawled out toward the back of the InterContinental’s lobby, Miel’s French country decor (butter-yellow banquettes, crystal-dripping chandeliers, and scalloped white dishes) perfectly matches its Provençal cuisine.

  Downtown, Food & Drink, Hotel Restaurant, Late Night

November 16, 2006

Temple Bar Boston

Temple Bar features a warm atmosphere thanks to some soft lighting, exposed brick, and oak paneling. The food features typical bistro dishes with lots of New England seafood, high-brow pizzas, and hearty meat dishes.

  Aggasiz-Harvard University, Food & Drink, Brunch, Cozy

November 16, 2006

Redbones Boston

Chow down on well-priced Southern-style BBQ. Ribs are cooked in different styles — choose from Texas, Memphis, or St. Louis — and come with all the fixins like coleslaw, smoky baked beans, okra, and corn bread. Wash it down with some frozen margs or one of the 28 beers on tap.

  Allston-Brighton, Food & Drink, Boozehound, Brunch

August 7, 2006

Alchemist Boston

Under lights salvaged from an old church, barkeeps shake up martinis with fresh-squeezed juices. Diners savor comfort food like calamari with crumbly feta and peppers and Guinness-and-ice cream floats.

  Jamaica Plain, Food & Drink, Beer, Late Night