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

Regina Pizzeria in the North End is the original and best location of Boston’s most famous pizza.

Galleria Umberto is a pizza joint in the North End serving thick crust pizza for lunch.

Irie Jamaican style restaurant is a counter-serve spot in Dorchester that makes outstanding chicken and Caribbean food.

Bukowski Tavern is a bar in Back Bay that looks like a dive but has far better beer than that.

Machu Chicken is a casual Peruvian spot in Union Square that makes great chicken, which is good, because otherwise it’d have to change its name.

Tatte is a huge cafe in Harvard Square with great pastries and Middle Eastern specialties.

Bartley's is a casual Harvard Square spot where you can eat a good burger in the same seat Al Pacino once sat in (and maybe also had a good burger).

Pit Stop is a take-out barbecue place on the Dorchester/Mattapan line with great ribs and other barbecue standards.

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

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

Noodles King serves excellent hand-pulled noodles.

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

Felipe’s is a casual Mexican restaurant with a rooftop bar overlooking Harvard Square.

Mario’s is a take-out pizza place in Roxbury.

Toad is a great little bar in Porter Square.