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

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

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.

Pammy’s is a great Italian-ish restaurant in Cambridge.

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.

Muqueca is an excellent casual Brazilian restaurant in Inman Square.

Gustazo is a fun Cuban place in Porter Square with a big menu of small plates and good cocktails.

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.

Umami is an omakase-only sushi restaurant in North Cambridge. Not only is it good, it also has one of the most affordable omakase options in Boston.

Kirkland Tap and Trotter is a very good casual American restaurant on the Cambridge-Somerville border.

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