Trina’s Starlite Lounge is the coolest place in town. It looks like a dive, one of those 1950s roadside spots that you can’t see into (though Trina’s does have a window on one side). Mysterious nonetheless. Inside, you’re met with a wall of noise, a crush of people, friendly staff, and bartenders who seem to be able to lip-read. In this hipster crowd you’ll see lots of National Health Service glasses, narrow-brimmed hats, long colorful knit scarves. This was the former Abbey Lounge.

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Pictured, a hot dog, onion rings, and chili cheese fries.

3 Beacon St., Somerville. 617-576-0006. www.trinastarlitelounge.com Visa, MC, and Discover cards accepted; restrooms accessible.

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