Highland Kitchen

Since opening in Somerville in late 2007, this has quickly become a hip addition to the neighborhood, with classic soul on the jukebox, tasty cheeseburgers and seafood gumbo on the menu, and live music on Sunday nights. Add inventive cocktails to that, as well as a friendly staff, and you’ve got one comfortably cool hot spot.

150 Highland Avenue, Somerville, 617- 625-1131. myspace.com/highlandkitchen