GARDEN SECRET

Remember when grabbing a bite near the Garden meant only pizza or pub fare? If you need confirmation that those days are long, long gone, head to Flat Iron Tapas Bar & Lounge. There, tasty small plates include the likes of serrano ham with cantaloupe, grilled octopus, Kobe beef sliders, and a dessert of cheesecake lollipops. Wash it all down with schmancy cocktails in the lounge and raise a glass to winning style. Flat Iron Tapas Bar & Lounge, 107 Merrimac Street, Boston, 617-778-2900, flatironboston.com