Nightclubs & Bars
The Middle East A
live music club to rival any in New York or Los Angeles, the Middle
East rocks its patrons from three stages and nourishes them with
delicious kebabs and curries. Western Front Live
soul, R&B, hip-hop, Latin, and especially reggae make Western Front
the alternative club for Bostonians and Cantabrigians of color. Local
jazz on Wed. Regattabar Befitting
its location in the sleek Charles Hotel, Regattabar offers a refined
yet casual setting for watching jazz giants. Shows sell out quickly. 1 Bennett St, Cambridge Closed Sun–Mon
Johnny D’s Dance
to live zydeco, East Coast swing, and salsa all in one night. Davis
Square’s – and arguably all of Boston’s – home for eclectic live music.
Dinner served Tue–Sat. Enormous Room The
red elephant hanging outside the Central Café downstairs is the only
clue that Enormous Room lies above. Hip-hop, soul, R&B, and club
mixes dominate. Hong Kong Chinese
food at ground level gives way to a bustling lounge on the second floor
and a raucous comedy nightclub on the third. Tuesday night features a
comic magic show. The Field This
modest Central Square pub is probably as Irish as Boston gets – the
bartenders here draw endless pints of Guinness for a cheerful crowd. Lizard Lounge Just
outside Harvard Square, the Lizard Lounge attracts a young,
alternative-rock and folk-loving crowd with the promise of good live
music and a small cover charge.
Lizard Lounge
T. T. the Bear’s Place T.
T.’s is a rock club in the tradition of New York’s C.B.G.B.: small,
dingy, and incredibly loud. Expect to sweat, expect to leave with
ringing ears, and above all, expect to rock out. River Gods Eccentric
decor, video game nights, and a hip crowd make this one of Boston’s
more interesting nightspots. Nightly entertainment switches between DJs
and live acts.
Restaurants
Oleana Chef
Ana Sortun’s mastery of exotic spices is clearly evident in Oleana’s
sumptuous Middle Eastern cuisine, served in a casually elegant dining
room. Redbones Redbones’
kitchen slings some of the best barbecue north of the Carolinas, and
the atmosphere could not be more emphatically, Southern if it tried. Rendezvous Chef
and owner Steve Johnson is a passionate champion of local produce,
which he uses superbly in his creative western Mediterranean dishes at
this friendly spot. Vegetarian options are always available. Rialto
Rialto’s list of accolades could stretch across the Charles. The
kitchen performs deft twists on Mediterranean and French country
cuisine. Atasca The
bold flavors of Portugal are yours for the tasting at the warmly
appointed, cozy Atasca. Flavorful sautées and rustic grilled dishes are
just some of its many charms. Chez Henri Cuba
might seem an unlikely place for a French restaurant to draw
inspiration, but therein lies Chez Henri’s irresistible appeal. 1 Shepard St, Cambridge No reservations Closed lunch
Upstairs on the Square The decor is wonderfully over-the-top and whimsical, while the menu offers fresh, contemporary, American cuisine.
Upstairs on the Square
East Coast Grill Chef
Chris Schlesinger cranks up the heat at his Pacific Rim-influenced
Inman Square fish house. Sample dishes such as dry-rubbed mahi mahi and rare ahi tuna with wasabi. Restaurant Dante Creative interpretations of contemporary Italian cuisine are the highlights of this riverside room at the Royal Sonesta. Craigie Street Bistrot It’s worth seeking out this tiny restaurant near Harvard Square for the true flavors of Burgundy.
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Unless otherwise specified, reservations are recommended for all the above restaurants. |
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