From chicken soup to empanadas, a miracle under the radar
ITALO, MEDFORD: BAKERY SLICES AND BREAD ON THE CHEAP
Inside Italo you’ll find a no-frills place that is strictly meant for takeout, with display cases of pastries and baked goods along with bread and pizza sitting behind the counter, while some Italian products such as olive oil, cookies, and pasta are displayed along the walls.
TASTY ON THE HILL, MEDFORD
A little cafe that features a big (and hard-to-find) sandwich
EATS: DOGWOOD CAFE, JAMAICA PLAIN
A laid-back neighborhood spot that gets little notice beyond JP
FIRST LOOK: BEST BURGER BAR IN BROOKLINE
A recent look at the Washington Street eatery soon after its opening indicated that this spot has some real potential, and not just for its burgers.
10 WELCOME BACK WALKS
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
