Hikes that will help you get to know Boston better
ATWOOD’S TAVERN, CAMBRIDGE: FOOD, BEER, AND MUSIC IN A RUSTIC SPACE
Well, it’s none of these, really, instead being a good, solid, midlevel place that oozes charm inside, with lots of dark woods, a bar that looks like it has seen its share of history, a small stage in the back that is integrated nicely with the rest of the space, and a hidden side patio that is accessed by a door beyond the bar.
MEZZO MARE, HULL
A less-beachy beachside option south of Boston
WANG’S FAST FOOD, SOMERVILLE
Squeezed between a pizza joint and a bar, the place looks like your typical Chinese takeout spot from the outside.
FIRST LOOK: ITALIAN CAFÉ GELATO
Quincy spot has the best cold treat you’ve tried all summer
HIDDEN EATS: LA VICTORIA TAQUERIA, ARLINGTON
Too often you hear that the Boston area doesn’t have any good Mexican restaurants, and while it is true that we aren’t exactly San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Antonio when it comes to options for Mexican food, there are plenty of great places to head to in and around the city.
SUMMER EATS: FARE HIKE
10 restaurants to discover on beautiful long walks
BRICCO PANETTERIA AND BRICCO SALUMERIA/PASTA SHOP
North End twofer hidden in an alleyway
CHO CHO’S, CAMBRIDGE
A full-service Korean restaurant hidden inside an Asian food court
SEAPOINT BAR AND GRILL, SOUTH BOSTON
An obscure Southie bar hidden under a legendary space
