DINING is particularly known for its Angus burgers, but it features a really big menu—note that all food is to-go. 227 Hanover St., 857.263.8057. H DAVIO’S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAKHOUSECL00347 Grand and sophisticated, this restaurant is amenable to dates, business dinners, or even a simple glass of wine at the bar. Lengthy menu features regional dishes from northern Italy, as well as grilled meat a la carte; entrees run the gamut from lamb loin chops to tagliatelle Bolognese. 75 Arlington St., 617.357.4810.
The Café Breakfast: M-F 6:30-11a, Wknd 7-11a Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: Mon-Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm Brunch: Sat & Sun 11am-2:30pm
Rooftop Brunch Seatings every Sunday: 11am, 11:30am, 1pm & 1:30pm
The Bar Sun-Thurs: 2:30pm-11:30pm Fri: 2:30pm-12:30am Sat: Noon-12:30am
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DORETTA TAVERNA Top Boston chef Michael Schlow focuses on Greek cuisine here. Menu features Mediterranean fish and meat dishes, as well as spreads and small plates, and a beautiful raw bar. 79 Park Plaza. H FAJITAS & ‘RITASCL003485 Established in 1989, Fajitas & ‘Ritas is an easygoing restaurant and bar, featuring fresh, healthy southwestern barbecue and Texan fare at bargain prices. An all-around fun place to eat, drink and hang out, the walls are decorated with colorful murals and the bar boasts some of Boston’s best—and sturdiest—margaritas. 25 West St., 617.426.1222. GRILL 23 & BARCL003492 Jacket preferred. The old Salada Tea Company building with its mahogany and brass accents provides a clubby setting for Chef Jay Murray’s all-natural, prime, dry-aged beef. Order farm-raised cuts a la carte. Excellent service and outstanding wine list that features more than 1,000 French, Italian and Spanish varieties. 161 Berkeley St., 617.542.2255.
L’ESPALIERCL003271 Artisanal and seasonal describes James Beard Award-winning chef Frank McClelland’s haute FrenchNew England fare served at one of the city’s most elegant eateries. Prix-fixe and tasting menus available. L’Espalier Salon open daily at 5:30 pm for beverages and small bites with butler service. 774 Boylston St., 617.262.3023. H LEGAL SEA FOODSCL00345 Legal Sea Foods has served only the freshest ocean fare for 60 years. USA Today names Legal “Best Seafood Restaurant in America.” Discover award-winning chowder, pristine oysters, succulent Maine lobster, and more than 40 varieties of delicious fish and shellfish. Excellent wine list. 100 Huntington Ave., 617.266.7775. 255 State St., 617.742.5300. 26 Park Plaza, 617.426.4444. 20 University Road, Cambridge, 617.491.9400. 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, 617.864.3400. LIQUID ART HOUSE The large, central bar is a hot gathering place for area professionals. Douglas Rodrigues runs the kitchen, orchestrating modern American dishes served by waiters wearing custom-tailored suits. Notably, there’s a focus on art: Works on canvas and video installation, most by local artists, rotate in and out of exhibitions. The Arlington, 100 Arlington St., 617.457.8130. H MARE OYSTER CRUDO AND SEAFOOD BARCL00358 Mare’s kitchen focuses on fresh, locally sourced oysters and other fresh seafood served raw, as well as other
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