Boston – Sunday, July 20
 

Eats
South End
After years of neglect, during which much of this area’s architecture was destroyed, the South End made a big comeback in the ‘90s and still goes strong, thanks in part to the gay community. 
 
Eats
Porter Square
It’s between Harvard and Davis squares and has that middle sibling feel — not much personality but very reliable, especially for food. 
Eats
North End
It would take more bandwidth than we have on this here Web site to do a comprehensive overview of this storied hood’s restaurants. 
 
Eats
Kenmore Square
Once just a place to chill (and drink, or watch people drink) before a Sox game, Kenmore Square has undergone a mini-Renaissance in recent years...
Eats
Jamaica Plain
There’s truth to the old cliché that there’s nothing plain about Jamaica Plain. JP’s community is nothing if not diverse, equal parts artist, young professional, Hispanic, and gay...
 
Eats
Inman Square
Best known for its Portuguese food, Inman Square has also blossomed into a mini-U.N., with a Jewish-style deli, Bukowski’s and more.
 
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Harvard Square
There’s a strong magnetic pull that leads everyone to Harvard Square. The smartest people on Earth and the weirdest people on Earth hang out there. Sometimes they’re one in the same.
Eats
Downtown
You have to leave H&M sometime. For these eats, take the Red or Orange Line to Downtown Crossing.
 
 
 

Eats
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. 
 
Eats
Central Square and Kendall Square
Central is like a PG-13 Harvard Square. It’s a little dirtier and smellier, and there’s a lot more swearing.
Eats
Brookline
At night, the Coolidge Corner area looks like Hollywood’s version of a small town — a movie theater, cutesy restaurants, an indie bookstore and couples walking hand-in-hand. 
 
Eats
Brighton
Kinda, sorta joined with Allston (although for practical purposes, Warren Street separates the two), Brighton has a similar college vibe — this is BC territory. 
 
Eats
Beacon Hill
It looks residential and expensive, but in reality, yeah, it’s residential and expensive. But poke around Beacon Hill and you’ll find affordable eats, especially on Charles and Cambridge streets.
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Back Bay
The Back Bay area was “created” in the late 1800s, when the marshland area was filled with gravel from Needham. Yes, that means all the places listed here sit on an old swamp.
 
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Allston
Bust out the faded Sox caps and comfortable sweats: Allston is college-crowd central. Come here for cheap rent, cheap furniture and cheap food, the best of which you’ll here.