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The 1369 Coffee House is as community-based as Starbucks is corporate. The original Inman Square branch has a more interesting cross section of ages and ethnicities but Central Square has sidewalk seating. Both branches serve mostly caffeine drinks and sweets – with sandwiches at lunch.

This chef-driven northern Italian trattoria is the longest lasting and most successful restaurant in the ’hood. Feast on grilled Tuscan meats and pasta dishes at half the price of North End’s restaurants.

This converted townhouse offers one of Beacon Hill’s most refined, romantic dining experiences. The menu is upscale, bistro American. Desserts are stellar.

This ultra-casual Jamaican Halel deli-restaurant serves seafood, but is best known for its outstanding curried chicken and curried goat.

Haute couture gets matched with equally haute cuisine at Armani Café. On the patio tables there’s San Pelegrino and tuna tartare; on the patrons there’s lots of black Giorgio.

Tuscan specialties like lamb sandwiches and roasted veggies come sizzling off the grill on to the table.

The bold flavors of Portugal are yours for the tasting at the warmly appointed, cozy Atasca. Flavorful sautées and rustic grilled dishes are just some of its many charms.

Trendy sandwiches and heavenly burgers make this genteel spot a step above the rest.

Highlights of the classic French menu at this refined eatery include feather-light soufflés and indulgent lobster.