50 Leonard St., Belmont, MA, 02478

Chef Dante de Magistris has turned a former firehouse into a lovely restaurant, a large yet warm (and loud) space of brick walls, exposed beams, and high ceilings, lit by wrought-iron chandeliers and glass lanterns. The food is lovely, too, much of it made from family recipes.

605 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

Every neighborhood should have a Bon Savor. You're greeted warmly, tempting kitchen aromas waft into the dining room, and diners at other tables -- which are quite close -- are having interesting discussions (you can't help but eavesdrop). Oleg Konovalov and Ibonne ... more

158 Brighton Ave., Boston, MA, 02134

Harpers Ferry is a 400 capacity concert nightclub located in the high traffic Allston student central section of Boston - equidistant between Boston University and Boston College that presents the best in national, regional and local live music, seven nights a week.

30 Worcester Road (Route 9 East), Framingham, MA, 01702

David Ortiz's new restaurant, Big Papi's Grille, is an upscale yet casual dining destination designed to appeal to a wide variety of diners. Plus, large flat-screen TVs make it a good place to catch the Sox game while grabbing a steak or burger.

315 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, MA, 02139

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