Updated 2007-08-19 22:37
DAVIS SQUARE
Davis
became hipster-cool a few years ago and still has that vibe, thanks to
chill coffee shops and students from nearby Tufts. Take the Red Line to
Davis.
| Diesel Café With its huge Day-Glo walls, steel art, red velvet pool tables and retro photo booth, the Diesel décor is equal parts barroom, warehouse gallery and carnival. It’s the perfect place to fill ‘er up with caffeine. The gals who own the joint want you to spend as much time there as possible so, in addition to their fuel-injected cups of joe, the menu includes everything from breakfast muffins to healthy (turkey, avocado, hummus) sandwiches. 257 Elm St., Somerville. Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-midnight; Fri 7 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sat 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun 8 a.m.-midnight 617.591.0308. |
| Gargoyles on the Square Huge windows and scholarly earth tones — the atmosphere here is like a university club for the school of cool. The staff is friendly, and fittingly amazed by daring chef Jason Santos. Who knew that using apple juice to make bread would work out so well? Who knew that corn dogs could be given a touch of class? We recommend sitting in the lounge, because you can choose from the dinner menu or the bar menu. Anyway, did you hear us? Gourmet corn dogs! 219 Elm St., Somerville. Bar opens daily at 5 p.m. 617.776.5300. |
| Joshua Tree Bar & Grill Joshua Tree’s the kind of place you can catch a game with friends or head to for a casual date. You know, when you’re really not trying to impress your girlfriend anymore. Service is relaxed and not in-your-face, and the menu is true, cheap Americana (like its “New York counterpart"). Try the chicken and broccoli alfredo — it’s better than the burger and fries. 256 Elm St., Somerville. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., daily. Fri, Sat night, 21+. 617.623.9910. |
| Redbones Co-owner Robert Gregory is an avid mountain biker and offers his customers free bike valet at this consistently packed BBQ shack. Good luck riding home with a belly full of southern classics, though — they’re done to juicy perfection. Go for the corn fritters dripping with maple syrup and the pulled pork sandwich, but be sure to bring cash. No credit cards allowed. 55 Chester St., Somerville. MBTA: Red Line to Davis. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. (Noon on Sat)-3 p.m.; Dinner: 4 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (11 p.m. Fri and Sat); late night menu until 12:30 a.m. 617.628.2200. |
| Wing Works This Davis Square to-go wingery serves up perfectly crisped Monday Night Football companions. Garlic Parmesan and Hawaiian Teriyaki are just some of the tasty varieties that make this place Lord of the Wing. That’s right, we said it — Lord of the Wing. Their 12-piece combo deal, where you can choose three different types of wings, is $10.95. The Buffalo Suicide packs a good punch. 201 Elm St., Somerville. Mon-Thu 4 p.m.-11 p.m.; Fri, Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun 4 p.m.-10 p.m. 617.666.9000. |
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