Sofra is a counter-service cafe in West Cambridge that makes incredible meze and Mediterranean dishes.

Pagu is a Spanish and Japanese tapas restaurant in Central Square.

Waypoint in Harvard Square is Boston’s most interesting seafood restaurant.

Cafe Sushi is an excellent sushi place in Harvard Square.

Craigie On Main is an upscale French restaurant in Central Square that’s great for special occasion dinners.

Bisq is a wine bar and restaurant in Inman Square with a fantastic menu of American small plates.

Yume Wo Katare is a popular ramen place in Cambridge where you’ll be urged to share your dreams after the meal.

Oleana is a very good Mediterranean restaurant from the same people behind Sarma and Sofra.

The Table is a tiny prix-fixe French restuarant in Cambridge.

Loyal Nine is a restaurant focused on regional foods with a nice patio in East Cambridge.

Puritan & Co. is casual restaurant in Inman Square with an exciting menu of New England based food.

Muqueca is an excellent casual Brazilian restaurant in Inman Square.

Orinoco is a great Latin restaurant in Harvard Square with a nice patio.

Tatte is a huge cafe in Harvard Square with great pastries and Middle Eastern specialties.

Bartley's is a casual Harvard Square spot where you can eat a good burger in the same seat Al Pacino once sat in (and maybe also had a good burger).

Santouka is a great ramen spot in Harvard Square that kind of feels like a spaceship.