September 24, 2009

Mike's City Diner Boston

Belly up to the bar at the old-school diner and load up on classic eggs (any way you like ’em) and hash, Belgian waffles with all the fixins, or a Southender omelet. There are soups and sandwiches, too, if it’s lunch you’re after.

  South End, Food & Drink, Old School, Retro

September 8, 2009

Stork Club Boston

The swanky, bluesy spot (dark tile bar, red velvet chairs, caramel-colored walls) delivers a new take on old favorites (buttermilk fried chicken, mac ’n’ cheese with ham). Go late night for the bar menu and to catch the last set by a rotating cast of musicians.

  South End, Food & Drink, Bar Menu, Live Music

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

June 1, 2006

The Butcher Shop Boston

A wine bar-cum-butcher shop that offers French- and Italian-inspired plates like homemade pâté, fancy hot dogs, and hearty risottos. Don’t miss the fantabulous takeout — like duck confit with bing cherries and poulet en pain.

  South End, Food & Drink, Takeout

September 8, 2009

The Butcher Shop Boston

Don’t fill up on the bread, butter, and honey the folks here will give you as you mull over the menu and daily specials. You’ll need to save room for the leg of lamb, ricotta gnudi, and fried green tomatoes.

  South End, Food & Drink, Celebrity Chef, Meatheads