Cuchi Cuchi

Owners Tamara Bourso (of Dalí fame), Fernanda da Silva, and Barbara Dollar make no apologies for the delightfully feminine décor, drink menu, and joie de vivre of this colorful, boisterous Central Square boite. And once you've sampled some of its many eclectic small plates (everything from roasted duck with espresso and habanero glaze to grilled squid with avocado, watermelon, and lemon-butter sauce), you'll not only be able to pronounce the name of the restaurant without embarrassment, you'll be able to order another "Getting Layered", a specialty drink concocted from Brazilian rum and mango purée--without so much as a blush.