Best of Boston

Kid-Friendly Upscale Dining: Eastern Standard

Order the refined mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake for the little one, and treat yourself to mustard-glazed salmon or house-made cavatelli. The absence of dirty looks will make everything more delicious.

 

Dining Out

Turkish Delight

Ana Sortun's new Middle Eastern bakery and café Sofra specializes in morsels of a certain variety. (The kind that's impossible to stop shoveling into your mouth.)

 

Chowder

Are We Underdressed?

What's with the scaled-down dress codes at the Hub's fanciest restaurants? Is "business casual" a blessing in (denim) disguise, or do you miss the days of proper attire required?

 

Event

Girls Night Out at The Melting Pot in Back Bay

Tuesday Nights: Gather your girls around the fondue pot, as you dip meat, veggies, and fruit into different pots of ooey-gooey goodness. The special menu includes drinks, salads, and entrees for $35 per person.

 

Dining Deal

Da Vinci Prix Fixe

Every Monday and Tuesday, they're offering diners the choice an entree, appetizer, and dessert for $29 per person.

 
$2 Taco Tuesday
We haven't been this happy since Jacoby's stolen base got us a free taco at Taco Bell. Tremont 647 will be offering $2 tacos every Tuesday.
Table Talk

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Townsend's Economic Relief Program
Mon.-Fri-, 5-7 p.m.: Add a bottle of the "Wine selection of the week," and choose one appetizer, and one entrée—all for $15 per person.