There is WiFi available, although it costs $3.95/hour. Monthly plans are available. Dedicated regulars come back time after time for the cozy atmosphere and the friendly Gen-X-flavored staff. This used to be the favorite haunt of the faumous late Reverend Larry Love. Iced coffee is one of the highlights here. It's cold brewed, so it retains a strong coffee flavor.

Valter Vitorino opened Cafe Brazil, Boston's home for Brazilian cuisine, in 1986. Much of the clientele consists of the area's substantial Brazilian population (though that has evolved along with the demographics of Alston), who come to enjoy true-to-home versions of Brazilian classics like and Brazil's national dishes, like feijoada, Moqueca, churrasco, black beans, rice, salads, and desserts. Vitorino himself hails form the town of Minas Gerais, and as it is generally accepted that Brazilian dishes tend to differ slightly from place to place, Cafe Brazil reflects the regional cooking Vitorino grew up on in Minas Gerais. Brazilian hospitality abounds from the moment a customer enters the restaurant, and the staff welcomes you as though you were in their home. Service is prompt and friendly, and the entire staff works together to cover the whole restaurant. The food comes out very quickly, too. The menu is quite extensive, and if a diner is unfamiliar with Brazilian cuisine, the staff will happily guide you to something delicious. Many of the dishes come on sizzling plates, and all of the food is very fresh. There's also a karaoke room with a small stage in addition to 2 dining rooms.

973 Commonwealth in Boston, MA has a simple motto. Great Food, Great Drinks, Great People - and that's exactly what you'll find. Located in the heart of the Boston University area, this American Bar & Grill is a favorite of the college crowd. Their menu features a variety of upscale pub fare, including burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, steaks, salads, seafood and everything in-between. Their bar serves up a variety of domestic & imported beers on tap (Guinness, Harpoon IPA, Blue Moon, Sam Adams Seasonal), as well as a fine selection of bottled beer (Budweiser, Miller, Coors, Heineken, Corona). The wine list is none too shabby either, with a great selection of red and whites to accompany your meal. And of course, their menu also features the full gambit of traditional pub appetizers, mozzarella sticks, nachos, potato skins, chicken wings, all perfect to share among friends alongside a pitcher of your favorite beer. In addition to the great food and drinks, 973 Commonwealth also offers a variety of weekly events. Grab the mic at their Karaoke events held every Tuesday, or compete with other bargoers for fame and prizes at Thursday night trivia. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights all feature a live DJ, so come have a drink and enjoy the music. And any day of the week you can enjoy watching your favorite sports team on 973's giant flatscreen televisions. Simply put, 973 Commonwealth is one of the best Bar & Grills in Boston, well worth checking out.

Tucked away on otherwise lonely River St., this seemingly innocuous bar is anything but ordinary. Nightly live music cascades off the classically themed decor (including a multitude of masks to stare at and thrones to sit in) as patrons sip from the multitude of excellent beers on tap ($3+). Cozy, playful, and a bit unusual, River Gods is not to be missed. Click on their websiteto view music and special events.
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The Four's Restaurant and Sports Bar has been a Boston Tradition since 1976. One of the country's first sports pubs, The Four's is known for fine food and great service. This is their Quincy outpost and recreates the vibe of the Boston bar named the #1 Sports Bar in America by Sports Illustrated! A haven for the sports enthusiast.

Craving an authentic Mexican burrito with traditional flavors and healthy ingredients? Anna’s Taqueria at Davis Square is a refreshing respite in an area full of overpriced Mexican joints. The décor is no frills compared to nearby Qdoba and the new kid on the block, Chipotle. However, you’ll go loco over Anna’s top-notch meats and poultry. And, with meals averaging $6 and under, you can’t beat the price.

Burke's Seafood is a family owned and operated Mom & Pop Seafood shop patronized by numerous North Quincy locals that has been open in the neighborhood for 30 years without changing hands. Owners Dick & Margaret Burke run the operation and greet their customers by name. Dick buys whole, fresh fish daily and fillets the catch by hand for retail sale in their fishmonger capacity. They have salmon, tuna, haddock, scallops, and loads of fresh, live lobsters. Margaret oversees the kitchen, where they serve cooked seafood dishes, including New England favorites like steamed lobster and their hand made stuffed quahogs. They also make their own delicious clam chowder, and serve a host of fried seafood offerings, from clams to scallops to fish & chips. Family combo platters combining their various offerings are also available, as is their Lobster Boil in a Can. As of spring 2009, Burke's is set to increase its seating capacity substantially as it takes over a vacant space next door. This will allow for up to 19 diners to eat inside the establishment. During seasonable weather, they also offer some outdoor seating. Forthcoming promotions for this expansion and their 30th anniversary in business will be announced soon.

“Sizzling fajitas and frosty margaritas” are the order of the day at this funky, laid-back hangout. It's not the most authentic taco joint, but portions are large and prices are reasonable (fajitas $7-12, large order of tequila wings $10, and chili $3-4). The bar stocks 18 different kinds of tequila—need we say more? Margaritas $4+, pitchers $10+. Best of all, should the José Cuervo bring out your artistic impulses, feel free to doodle on the tables and walls (crayons provided). Entrees $7-13. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

Family-owned House of Tibet Kitchen, Massachusetts' first Tibetan restaurant, is a perfect place to try new foods and yak—excuse us, converse—with a friend. Begin your authentic home-cooked Tibetan and Bhutanese meal with shogo labtak, potato cutlets with peas, carrots, and herbs ($4.50). The Tibetan specialty is momo, or large dumplings stuffed with meat, tofu, or potatoes (momo combo $14.50). Other entrees include Tibetan-style curries and stirfries, all served with tena thukpa, “5-element” lentil soup said to “raise health.” A note to the uninitiated: Tibetan food is starchy and seasoning is subtle, but dishes with international influences and non-traditional ingredients offer more flavor. Round out your meal with hot apple cider with cottage cheese ($2.50), traditional Tibetan tea with yak butter ($2), or dreysil, sweet saffron rice dessert eaten to celebrate the Dalai Lama's birthday ($4.50). Entrees $9.50-14.50. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.

“Revolutionary Food and Drink” John Brewer's Tavern is not only the place to be for great food and drink but it is also your destination for all the big games. Whether you're a Sox, Bruins, Pats or Celtics fan you will enjoy watching and cheering for your team on one of our many High Definition Plasma Televisions. Proprietor Bill Honeycutt and his hospitable staff invite you to experience why independent restaurants provide better value, try harder and care more about their guests than the chains.