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Popular spot just off the lively Veggie Galaxy $$
Davis Square, known for authentic Vegetarian
Southern barbeque. Groups of 450 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge,
students and families fill the 02139
multiple dining spaces to gorge Tel (617) 497-1513
on platters of expertly prepared Casual, diner-style eatery famous
meats and down-home sides. for its healthy vegetarian fare.
Savory vegetable burgers and
Russell House Tavern $$ fresh, filling salads are the main
New American draws. Friendly servers patrol
14 JFK St, Cambridge, 02138 the bright environs.
Tel (617) 500-3055
Stylish, all-purpose restaurant Blue Ginger $$$
and lounge in the heart of Asian Fusion
Harvard Square. There are two 583 Washington St, Wellesley, 02113
levels for dining and a small alley Tel (781) 283-5790
patio. The varied menu includes Adventurous diners head to
designer cocktails, sandwiches, this restaurant owned and
and more substantial bistro fare. operated by famous chef Ming
Tsai for signature items such A beautifully presented dish at Harvest, a
Tanjore $$ as sake-miso marinated high-end restaurant in Cambridge
Indian Alaskan butterfish and foie
18 Eliot St, Cambridge, 02138 gras-shiitake shumai (foie gras Harvest $$$
Tel (617) 868-1900 dumplings with mushrooms). New American
Friendly, family-owned spot with 44 Brattle St, Cambridge, 02139
a menu featuring dishes ranging Café ArtScience $$$ Tel (617) 868-2255
from mild dosas (crêpe made New American Boston’s pioneer in the creation
from fermented rice or black 650 Kendall St, Cambridge, 02142 of New American cuisine, this
lentil batter) and spicy vindaloos Tel (857) 999-2193 dining room has launched three
(an Indian curry) to tandoori dry Conceived as the intersection of generations of celebrity chefs.
roasts. Authentic desserts, too. art, food, and design, this high- The inventive kitchen continues
tech venue in the heart of the to discover new ways to serve
Temple Bar $$ robotics/biomed research hub largely local fish, veggies, meat
American/Pub emphasizes intense dishes with and dairy. The bar and patio are
1688 Massachusetts Ave, French/Italian origins tempered well-known literary haunts.
Cambridge, 02138 by experimental kitchen
Tel (617) 547-5055 techniques. Josephine Restaurant
Local hangout serving mouth- Parisien $$$
watering burgers, sandwiches, Catalyst $$$ French
and gourmet pizzas. The evening New American 468 Commonwealth Ave, 02215
menu is more elaborate and 300 Technology Square, Tel (617) 375-0699
features dishes such as seared Cambridge, 02139 Feast on classic bistro fare
chicken breast, steak frites, crispy Tel (617) 576-3000 made by a French master
soy roasted lamb and ceviches. Elegant, high-ceilinged dining chef. Try the simple takes on
area offering several seating classics such as steak-frites,
Tory Row $$ options. The modern American beef Bourguignon, and
International fare served here is based on lemon meringue tart.
3 Brattle St, Cambridge, 02142 local, sustainable ingredients.
Tel (617) 876-8769 A lively bar, eclectic background Les Zygomates $$$
This elegant hangout buzzes music, and a busy, open kitchen French
with students, tourists, and make this a popular choice 129 South St, 02111
locals. The eclectic menu offers with local academics and Tel (617) 542-5108
multi-cultural comfort food visitors alike. A relaxed atmosphere, live
such as croque monsieur (grilled jazz, and an extensive selection
ham and cheese sandwich), DK Choice of wines by the glass com-
baked raclette (a Swiss dish of plement the French bistro
melted cheese), and roasted Craigie on Main $$$ fare at this restaurant. The
red pepper hummus. New American menu always has a few
853 Main St, Cambridge, 02138 vegetarian entrées.
Tupelo $$ Tel (617) 497-5511
American/Southern With its focus on the best Oleana $$$
1193 Cambridge St, Cambridge, local, seasonal, and organic Mediterranean
02139 ingredients, this handsome 134 Hampshire St, Cambridge,
Tel (617) 868-0004 Central Square restaurant 02139
This Inman Square spot thrills remains a favorite with the Tel (617) 661-0506
with superb Southern fare city’s gourmands. The à la carte The menu here is inspired by
with a definite accent of the as well as tasting, and bar cuisines from all sides of the
Gulf Coast and New Orleans. menus change daily. Patrons Mediterranean, including
Gumbos include classic chicken can expect intricate prepa- Lebanese, Moroccan, and
and andouille, and an artful rations of exotic ingredients Catalan. Aromatic spices and
vegetarian option playing up the like cockscombs, pork belly, intense sauces characterize
Cajun Trinity. Fried alligator and and monkfish cheeks. most dishes. There is also a
oysters are choice bar bites. nightly vegetarian tasting menu.
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