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Billy Costa takes you on a tour of Boston-area restaurants.
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Memorable dishes '09

Here are some of the dishes restaurant critic Devra First was most thankful for in the past year.
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Pho and Thai
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Budget bites

Craving something more affordable? Try Pho and Thai or one of these other local eateries.
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Red Lentil

Red Lentil is a savory haven for vegans

When their food arrives, diners here sit and stare at their plates, which are architectural, colorful, and beautiful.

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Guide to happenings around TD Garden in Boston
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TD Garden party guide

If you're heading out to see a concert, you'll find plenty of options for hanging out or grabbing pre-or-post show eats and drinks in the North Station area.
Economy, other factors, lead to restaurant closings

Economy, other factors, lead to restaurant closings

From Aujourd'hui to Z Square, a drove of local restaurants have closed their doors in the past year. The cause was quickly pronounced: the economy.
Sam Porter

Adventures in 'table for one'

Forgo the pity, forget the BlackBerry or the book, and embrace the possibilities of dining out by yourself.
Joanne Chang

Restaurants finding Twitter a cheap, effective marketing tool

Joanne Chang, co-owner of Myers + Chang in Boston, said she uses Twitter to update menu items and offer recipes.
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Tim Zagat is a critic of all he surveys

The Zagat dining-out guides are now in 90 cities around the world. Two weeks ago, Tim Zagat, 68, the CEO, and his wife and cofounder, Nina, 66, released the latest Boston findings.
An espresso odyssey

An espresso odyssey

Nespresso, the Swiss "espresso solution" brought to you by Nestle, opened its first free-standing Nespresso Boutique in North America recently on Newbury Street. Amid "for rent" signs, this new boutique offers a sleek escape, one demitasse at a time.
Boyce Slayman Jr. at his restaurant Poppa B's on Blue Hill Ave in Roxbury

Good french fries, good neighbors

Restaurants across the city are suffering in the recession. But people still need places to gather. Some locals - by happenstance or design - help revitalize their neighborhoods by opening restaurants. At left, Boyce Slayman Jr. of Poppa B's in Roxbury.

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Three Boston bike routes
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Three Boston rides

We've put together suggested bike routes for your pedaling pleasure, complete with restaurant, bike shop, and sightseeing ideas along the way.
Craft beer picks
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Better beer

You could spend weeks trying every beer made in New England. Here's a six-pack to get you started: unique local brews that are delicious right now.
Quirky, fun brunches
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Brunch eggs-travaganza

In a bacon-and-eggs rut? Sick of your local pancakes place? Check out these quirky dining options around the city and kick it up a notch.
Martinis at Gargoyles
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Martinis with history

Gargoyles owner James Conforti and bartender Paul Christie set out to make classic martinis and Manhattans when they opened in 1996.
Best bars for the over-35 crowd
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Best bars for the over-35 crowd

Thirsty and over 35? Drinkboston.com's Lauren Clark recommends 10 local bars perfect for a more mature drinking crowd.
Boston's best beer bars
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Searching for suds?

Looking for a unique brew? Boston blissfully offers some fabulous beer bars. Check out our favorite places for hops and Hefeweizens. Cheers!

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Invite friends to join you while you're dining out

Get organized before you hit the town. Don't wait to extend a dining invitation to your friends and family. It could be fun!

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