Uni is a flashy Japanese izakaya in Back Bay with a $16 spoon, hot rock wagyu beef, and lots of small plates you won’t want to stop ordering.

Hojoko is a Japanese restaurant in the Fenway that is the opposite of a sensory deprivation tank.

Alden & Harlow in Harvard Square serves good, not great American small plates in a fun underground space with excellent cocktails.

Roxy’s is a tiny spot in Allston with some great sloppy sandwiches and burgers.

Lone Star is a tiny bar in Allston that serves big tacos and other good Tex-Mex.

Deep Ellum is an American restaurant in Allston that serves good beer.

The first thing you’ll notice at Myung Dong in Allston is the K-Pop videos playing on a loop. The second thing you’ll notice is the good Korean menu.

Charlie's Kitchen is a diner, beer garden, and punk bar all rolled into one in Harvard Square.

Little Donkey is a small plates restaurant in Central Square that’s great for drinks and few bites.

The Quiet Few is a neighborhood bar in East Boston with a large whiskey list and good bar food.

Shojo is a fun and colorful Asian restaurant in Chinatown that feels more like a bar than a restaurant.

Darryl’s is a jazz bar that serves Southern classics like fried chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

White Horse is a pub in Allston that's big with students.

Falafel Corner is a counter-service, late-night falafel place in Harvard Square.

Conor Larkins is a a pub in the heart of Northeastern's campus in the Fenway.

The Automatic is a spot in Kendall Square that’s kind of a bar, kind of a diner, and kind of a 1950′s airport lounge.