Ten bars for the over-35 crowd

Eastern Standard 528 Comm. Ave., Boston 617-532-9100, easternstandardboston.com 'Eastern Standard is my answer to a lot of things. I can't say enough good things about this place; it's changing the bar scene here... They do drinks with rye and whiskey that have a slightly more medicinal flavor that can appeal to an older palate. Also, the good service is appealing to people who have spent years and years going to bars and restaurants with so-so service.'

Eastern Standard

528 Comm. Ave., Boston
617-532-9100, easternstandardboston.com

"Eastern Standard is my answer to a lot of things. I can't say enough good things about this place; it's changing the bar scene here... They do drinks with rye and whiskey that have a slightly more medicinal flavor that can appeal to an older palate. Also, the good service is appealing to people who have spent years and years going to bars and restaurants with so-so service."

(Wiqan Ang for the Boston Globe)