The Flat Iron Tapas Bar and Lounge, located in the Bulfinch Hotel, is another reason why the West End/BulFinch Triangle area of the city should not be overlooked. Although they have a creative tapas menu, it is the extraordinary cocktail menu that keeps the Flat Iron regulars coming back for more. With a martini list replete with names like the Mata Hari and Caipiroska, this hotel bars can stand out from the crowd. Red leather benches, beaded curtains, dark wood, and red walls lend a bit of glamour to the scene, where the visual appeal of the drinks and the dishes is as artful as the tastes. Not such a good place for vegetarians, as most of the dishes contain meat and seafood.

A classier pre-game destination than the hot dog stand outside the Fleet Center—but don't really come the night of a Bruins game, or you'll be faced with a limited “game day” menu. Anthem seeks to provide “gourmet comfort food” in a trendy but casual eatery, but, like Larry Summers, is not quite pulled together. Perhaps with time. Unique menu items make the trek worth it. Start off with a generous serving of the roasted pumpkin soup ($5.75) while steering clear of the overly-breaded fried plaintains. This may be the only place north of the Mason-Dixon line where you can eat a fried twinkie (with berry coulis; $5) without risking ridicule at the state fair. Balance it out with a fashionable sidecar from the well-stocked and hip bar. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Personally autographed pictures and genuine memorabilia of your favorite movie stars, politicians, athletes and musicians. Upscale dining in a great location. Set on the side of the "Old West End" just blocks away from North Station, the TD Bank North Garden, historic Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. The decor consists of a combination of light and dark woods, copper, brass and luxurious leather with huge floor to ceiling windows that you must see to appreciate.

The Hill Tavern is Beacon Hill's neighborhood bar. Standing proud on bustling Cambridge Street, the Hill Tavern is the perfect spot for a great burger, big brunch, or tasty beer. The house burger contains seven ounces of top-flight ground sirloin, which arrives courtesy of Savenor's (Beacon Hill's top butcher), wood-grilled to juicy perfection and served with hand-cut fries.The clientele is mainly local 20's and 30 somethings that either enjoy the new seated patio, or stand in the crowded bar on a weekend night. Either it be a low key dinner with friends or a place to watch the Red Sox game, the Hill Tavern is the place to be. This is the best bar around! Tip: Stop by weekdays, 4pm-6pm, and enjoy half-priced appetizers (chips and salsa, wings, chicken tenders). Also, if you're on a date, ask to be seated in the quiet, secluded side dining room which is partially obscured from the bar.