Gray’s Hall is a wine bar in Southie with a great small plates selection.

Barcelona is a good tapas spot in the South End.

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

Parlour is an American place in Coolidge Corner with good small plates and cocktails.

Blue Dragon is a great Asian small plate place in Fort Point.

Dali is an eccentric and fun tapas restaurant in Somerville.

Spoke is a tiny wine bar in Davis Square with small plates that make it worthy of going to even if you don’t like wine.

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

Cafe du Pays is a seriously cozy French-Canadian restaurant in Cambridge.

La Fabrica is a lively Latin restaurant in Central Square with live music and a big menu of small plates and ceviche.

Estragon is a fun tapas spot in the South End that has a great Happy Hour menu.

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

Fat Hen is a great Italian small plates place in East Somerville.

Tres Gatos is a restaurant and bar in Jamaica Plain that also sells books and records.

Sarma is a great Mediterranean restaurant in Somerville.

SRV in the South End is a great Italian restaurant with plenty of room, outdoor space, and pasta.