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.

The 2nd Flour to open in Boston after the flagship store on Washington in the South End has been earning rave reviews for years. This location has the same menu, some different specials, and more space to enjoy the decadent pastries!

Tucked away on a beautiful Beacon Hill sidestreet, Lala Rokh offers an inspiring cultural tour of Persian cuisine and tranquil intimacy. The series of small dining spaces make the dining experience wonderfully private as the knowledgeable, unobtrusive waitstaff present plates of curries, meats, and vegetables seasoned with specially-imported spices. Arouse the taste buds with the Kashk-E Bademjan (roast eggplant with goat's milk; $7) before preceding on to the demure but filling Abgusht (lamb shank; $18) or Morgh (saffron dark chicken; $15). You still won't want to leave enchanting LaLa Rokh, so savor the gentle desserts like the baklava ($6) and creme caramel ($7) as you linger for hours. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Maurizio's, top rated in the Zagat Guide and three time winner of Boston Magazine's Best of Boston Award, has been part of the North End dining experience for over twelve years. Chef Maurizio Loddo hails from the Italian Island of Sardinia and brings a wealth of additional cooking experience from France, Germany and Spain. Wines from Maurizio's exciting list are selected to compliment the food. You will find exceptional and affordable picks from all over the globe.

The Fours - Powered By EveryScape The Four's is a good place to go to hang out with some friends and watch some games. Every place you sit in the bar has at least three tv's you can watch comfortably. The food is standard pub food and isn't pricey. If you're looking for something that really feels like a Boston baaaah, then this is a decent place to go.

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.

This restaurant and bar is located inside the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Oak Room is a regal, comfortably elegant restaurant that offers a traditional steakhouse menu with a distinctive twist. The Oak Room is adorned with gold, maroon and green fabrics and draperies that complement the dark wood paneling and mirrored walls. Cameos and lacunaria accent the intricate white plasterwork that details the 30-foot-high ceiling and twin Waterford crystal chandeliers illuminate the room.

The Oak Bar has been recently restored and is reminiscent of a British Officer's Club in the Orient. The same dark wood paneling and mirrors that flank the Oak Room are offset in the Oak Bar by smooth marble. Heraldry symbols decorate the ornately gilded and painted coffered ceiling. The furniture and décor create an inviting atmosphere to enjoy a relaxing drink or close a business deal. The dress code is business casual, but after 6pm, no shorts, cut out or tank top T-shirts, hats and sport sandals.

Oishii Boston is located in the South End SOWA district and its contemporary decor and ambience reflects the artistic side of this up-and-coming Boston neighborhood. Awarded a stellar 28 (their highest rating) by Zagats for its food, this upscale sushi restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Ting San who is dedicated in crafting his creations with the freshest ingredients and literally treats each plate as a work of art. While this hidden gem is perfect for a romantic evening out, locals frequent Oishii for lunch to sample prix fixe Japanese cuisine at its best.

dbar, A full service restaurant with an interesting and classy seasonal menu 7 nights a week, seamlessly transforms into a nightclub & lounge after 10pm. Formerly an old school Irish pub filled with mahogany charm, dbar has been renovated into a hip chic hot spot filling the void to the changing Dorchester demographic & drawing clientele from surrounding areas. From espresso martinis, to a fine glass or Bordeaux, dbar will cater to all. The eclectic martini list will excite and gratify while the affordable 200 bottle wine selection will far exceed all the rest in Dorchester. Your eyes and ears will be stimulated from the sexy 16.7 million color changing light fixtures and attractive staff, to a pumping sound system with the latest and greatest live music. There is a place to go in Dorchester! Come and indulge yourself, surrender to your innermost desires at dbar!

The recent addition of Rocca to the growing list of top-tier restaurants in the SOWA region of the South End was highly lauded when it opened in Spring 2007. Italian food inspired by the Riviera, this hotspot is not only a fabulous meal with a creative twist, but it also boasts a great bar scene. Rocca's menu is mid-range prices with a fairly expensive wine list. The best way to describe Rocca? Italian-style tapas. Rocca specializes in small portions and a collection of Italian-style tastes like fresh raviolis, gnocchi and the artichoke "taste" dish. There's a rustic water wheel sculpture made out of metal for outdoor diners which punctuates the restaurant's already stunning red-and-silver ambience. Also, Rocca boasts ample free parking which is a definite plus for Boston-area foodies. Check out Rocca's blog HERE.