Island Creek Oyster Bar is a quintessential Boston seafood restaurant.

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

Eventide is a great fast-casual seafood spot in the Fenway.

Mei Mei is the brick and mortar of a great foodtruck that serves Chinese-American food for lunch.

Eastern Standard is a brasserie in Kenmore Square.

El Pelon is a great counter-service taco spot in the West Fens.

Basho is a cool and casual Japanese spot in the Fenway with sushi and a big menu of small plates.

Sweet Cheeks is a Fenway barbecue joint with biscuits that might overshadow the meat.

465 is the full-service American restaurant inside the Museum of Fine Arts.

Bennett’s is a good counter-service sandwich shop in the Fenway.

Noodles King serves excellent hand-pulled noodles.

Futago is a decent Udon spot in the Fenway.

The Groove is a cocktail lounge inside Hojoko that's a great place to hang out if you like hanging out in 1970s bachelor pads.

The Hawthorne is a fancy bar with fancy cocktails in Kenmore Square.

The Lower Depths is a cheap and comfortable underground bar in Kenmore Square that has tacos and tater tots.

Audubon is a gastropub in Fenway with a great back yard.