Valter Vitorino opened Cafe Brazil, Boston's home for Brazilian cuisine, in 1986. Much of the clientele consists of the area's substantial Brazilian population (though that has evolved along with the demographics of Alston), who come to enjoy true-to-home versions of Brazilian classics like and Brazil's national dishes, like feijoada, Moqueca, churrasco, black beans, rice, salads, and desserts. Vitorino himself hails form the town of Minas Gerais, and as it is generally accepted that Brazilian dishes tend to differ slightly from place to place, Cafe Brazil reflects the regional cooking Vitorino grew up on in Minas Gerais. Brazilian hospitality abounds from the moment a customer enters the restaurant, and the staff welcomes you as though you were in their home. Service is prompt and friendly, and the entire staff works together to cover the whole restaurant. The food comes out very quickly, too. The menu is quite extensive, and if a diner is unfamiliar with Brazilian cuisine, the staff will happily guide you to something delicious. Many of the dishes come on sizzling plates, and all of the food is very fresh. There's also a karaoke room with a small stage in addition to 2 dining rooms.

973 Commonwealth in Boston, MA has a simple motto. Great Food, Great Drinks, Great People - and that's exactly what you'll find. Located in the heart of the Boston University area, this American Bar & Grill is a favorite of the college crowd. Their menu features a variety of upscale pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, steaks, salads, seafood and everything in-between. Their bar serves up a variety of domestic & imported beers on tap (Guinness, Harpoon IPA, Blue Moon, Sam Adams Seasonal), as well as a fine selection of bottled beer (Budweiser, Miller, Coors, Heineken, Corona). The wine list is none too shabby either, with a great selection of red and whites to accompany your meal. And of course, their menu also features the full gambit of traditional pub appetizers, mozzarella sticks, nachos, potato skins, chicken wings, all perfect to share among friends alongside a pitcher of your favorite beer. In addition to the great food and drinks, 973 Commonwealth also offers a variety of weekly events. Grab the mic at their Karaoke events held every Tuesday, or compete with other bargoers for fame and prizes at Thursday night trivia. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights all feature a live DJ, so come have a drink and enjoy the music. And any day of the week you can enjoy watching your favorite sports team on 973's giant flatscreen televisions. Simply put, 973 Commonwealth is one of the best Bar & Grills in Boston, well worth checking out.

Expertise without attitude? Yep, it's possible. Brookline Liquor Mart, a wine and spirits staple located at 1354 Commonwealth Ave. in Allston, is one of the larger stores of its kind. But, die-hard patrons have come to expect more than just an extraordinary range of products and services at BLM. For this emporium serving up stellar potent potables since 1934, it's all about service minus the snobbery. “I tend to look for the good things in any bottle of wine I try—the grape flavor, the color, the (real) value of the bottle," says Roger Ormon, BLM's wine manager. "I'm not just interested in fancy or expensive wines. I can get just as excited about a fantastic $15 bottle of wine as I can about the finest vintage from Bordeaux.” BLM is lauded for its convival Saturday wine tastings and expanded calendar of wine-related events, such as their upcoming "Celluloid and Wine" film series perfect for oenophiles. Also, BLM Wine + Spirits specializes in crafting wine cellars as well as offering appraisals on existing cellars. And, extending their "expertise without attitude" approach online, they've launched a new internet sales department perfect for that last-minute gift for a colleague or friend ... or even yourself. For store president Lisa Miller Ryan, it's been a life-long passion to maintain the family tradition of selling the best product and educating wine drinkers for more than half a century. In fact, her father Burton J. Miller is CEO and chairman. "I cut my teeth in the wine business," Ryan says. "I probably took my first steps down the aisle of the store.” Still not sure? Don't pop a cork. Let the knowledgeable team at BLM guide you with their "Vineyard Picks" e-newsletter here.

The Sam Adams Brewery, located in Jamaica Plain, is a Boston landmark. This is the original brewery for Sam Adams beer and is where you can go to take a tour, learn about the brewing process, sample all of the products (the most fun part), and learn all about the history of the company of Sam Adams. Tours are held on: Monday-Thursday 10-3, Fridays 10-5:30, Saturday 10-3, Tours depart on an hourly basis and last around 45 minutes.

Punter's is a classic dive bar proximal to both the Northeastern campus and the Museum Of Fine Arts where cheap drinks abound and the atmosphere is far less skeevy than many dives. They boast a pool table, darts, big buck hunter, and golden tee; a true student's dream of a bar. It's a great place to go with a group for pitchers of beer - try the "big bertha", something like 4 pitchers in 1, if you are a group of 4 - and if you get hungry, they have a window to the neighboring University House Of Pizza for convenient ordering.

In the home of the old Dottie's, the Hyde Restaurant adds to the growing dining scene of Cleary Square in Hyde Park. Opened on Feb. 2nd, The Hyde and it's Chef/Owner Brian Roskow, aims to offer it's customers a fresh and upscale diner environment. Replete with a menu of artisanal beers and local ingredients, Brian is a classically trained Chef that has spent the last 27 years cooking up and down the East Coast. Back in Boston, he is proud to be back in his hometown and offering great food at reasonable prices. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with brunch on weekends, the Hyde is currently a cash only business. Click HERE to read the Boston Globe's June 10th article on The Hyde.

The Wine Emporium is a liquor store in the South End neighborhood of Boston. It features an extensive wine collection, as well as liquor and beer selections. This is one of two locations, the other being 474 Columbus Ave. The Wine Emporium has been here in Boston for more than 40 years and continues to serve to Bostonians. They offer over 1000 (yes, 1000) wines to choose from, as well as a large variery of beers(domestic, micro-brews, and imported varieties). You can also find vodka, gin, rum, tequila, etc... at The Wine Emporium. The Hours Are: Monday through Thursday 9am-10pm Friday through Saturday 9am-10:30pm Sundy 12pm-6pm

For a small stretch between Huntington Ave. and Coolidge Corner in Boston on the 66 bus line, there’s an area known as Harvard Square. And no, there’s no affiliation to that other Harvard Square over the bridge in Cambridge. Who knew? The vibe in the Harvard Square in Brookline Village is lively--with a slew of restaurants, coffee shops and interesting stores to keep you busy. The neighborhood's hidden gem? Village Smokehouse, a restaurant that serves up Southern hospitality coupled with an authentic open pit Texas barbeque, gives Somerville's Redbones a run for its money. Also, the haunt has a sense of humor. There's a quote on the side of the restaurant's window that reads, "I wish Coke was still Cola, and a Joint was a bad place to be."

Our motto is Unique Wines - Boutique Beers - Exotic Spirits. Our Kenmore location features over 650 wines from around the world, over 300 beers, more than 200 Liquors, sake, mead, Kosher wines and a wide variety of cheeses, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages! Of our 650+ wines, over 200 are under $15! Wine Gallery was voted Best of Boston in both 2006 and 2007!
Stop in and chat with our funny and well-educated staff about Liquor, life or anything regarding literature or philosophy. Besides helping you pick out the best bottle to serve with your dinner, be it vegetarian or con carne, we're happy to share our knowledge with you at no extra cost.

Now stocking two brands of real and legal Absinthe, as well as absinthe spoons and glasses!

90 minute complimentary valet parking offered in front of the Hotel Commonwealth.

A popular JP restaurant specializing in New American cuisine. They offer high-end comfort food like a truly gourmet mac and cheese and fabulous burgers abound alongside salads and creative desserts. Zon's has a definite JP vibe, so the clientele is diverse. Zon's has a cozy bar that has a good wine menu to boot.