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The next-day dish
I got to the end of the large dish of roasted vegetables (above) and they were looking pretty dreary. They needed a new identity....



Billy Costa takes you on a tour of Boston-area restaurants.


Dining Out
A pair of new restaurants in Milton
In the weeks spanning the end of July and the beginning of August, both Abby Park and 88 Wharf opened their doors.

More dining reviews
Bon Savor in Jamaica Plain (Oct. 28)
No. 9 Park is still tops (Oct. 21)
Coriander Bistro in Sharon (Oct. 14)
Stork Club in Boston (Oct. 7)
Big Papi's Grille in Framingham (Sept. 30)
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- Reader Q&A (Oct. 14)
- Reader Q&A (Sept. 23)
- Reader Q&A (Aug. 26)
- Reader Q&A (Aug. 12)
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Quirky, fun brunches

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Budget bites
Craving something more affordable? Try Pho and Thai or one of these other local eateries.

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Features


Economy, other factors, lead to restaurant closings
From Aujourd'hui to Z Square, a drove of local restaurants have closed their doors in the past year. The cause was quickly pronounced: the economy.


Adventures in 'table for one'
Forgo the pity, forget the BlackBerry or the book, and embrace the possibilities of dining out by yourself.


Restaurants finding Twitter a cheap, effective marketing tool
Joanne Chang, co-owner of Myers + Chang in Boston, said she uses Twitter to update menu items and offer recipes.

G Force | Tim Zagat

Tim Zagat is a critic of all he surveys
The Zagat dining-out guides are now in 90 cities around the world. Two weeks ago, Tim Zagat, 68, the CEO, and his wife and cofounder, Nina, 66, released the latest Boston findings.


An espresso odyssey
Nespresso, the Swiss "espresso solution" brought to you by Nestle, opened its first free-standing Nespresso Boutique in North America recently on Newbury Street. Amid "for rent" signs, this new boutique offers a sleek escape, one demitasse at a time.


Good french fries, good neighbors
Restaurants across the city are suffering in the recession. But people still need places to gather. Some locals - by happenstance or design - help revitalize their neighborhoods by opening restaurants. At left, Boyce Slayman Jr. of Poppa B's in Roxbury.


Things to Do


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Three Boston rides
We've put together suggested bike routes for your pedaling pleasure, complete with restaurant, bike shop, and sightseeing ideas along the way.

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Better beer
You could spend weeks trying every beer made in New England. Here's a six-pack to get you started: unique local brews that are delicious right now.

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Brunch eggs-travaganza
In a bacon-and-eggs rut? Sick of your local pancakes place? Check out these quirky dining options around the city and kick it up a notch.

Barcode
A hot spot in Waltham
The ginger syrup made in house by Tempo's pastry chef gives the popular, complex Japanese Plum Martini ($9, left) a nice, spicy finish.
- Drink boston Where to find vintage cocktails

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Best bars for the over-35 crowd
Thirsty and over 35? Drinkboston.com's Lauren Clark recommends 10 local bars perfect for a more mature drinking crowd.

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Searching for suds?
Looking for a unique brew? Boston blissfully offers some fabulous beer bars. Check out our favorite places for hops and Hefeweizens. Cheers!

Party planner

Invite friends to join you while you're dining out
Get organized before you hit the town. Don't wait to extend a dining invitation to your friends and family. It could be fun!

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- Anna Romagnoli’s refashioning a seasoned family legacy
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- TOMORROW The 2009 class of Rising Stars chefs and sommeliers strut their stuff
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- TOMORROW Wine Tasting at the Otis House Museum










