AVENUE ONE
Location: Downtown
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-422-5579
   
Hyatt Regency (near The Opera House and Downtown Crossing), 1 Ave. de Lafayette, 617-422-5579. Enjoy traditional New England fare with a contemporary twist in a relaxing atmosphere. B, L, D, C.

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B. GOOD
Location: South End
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-424-5252
   
131 Dartmouth St., 617-424-5252. A quick, fresh option to fast food joints was the idea behind this on-the-go eatery that advises patrons to “take it easy,” “be yourself,” “live life” and, most importantly, “be good.” Common fast food items like the fries are baked, not fried, satisfying junk food cravings in a healthy manner. B, L, D.

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B. GOOD
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-354-6500
   
24 Dunster Street, Cambridge; 617-354-6500. A quick, fresh option to fast food joints was the idea behind this on-the-go eatery that advises patrons to “take it easy,” “be yourself,” “live life” and, most importantly, “be good.” Common fast food items like the fries are baked, not fried, satisfying junk food cravings in a healthy manner. B, L, D.

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BARLOW'S
Location: South Boston/Waterfront
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $12-18
Telephone : 617-338-2072
   
Carved from the remains of an old mill, this stylish new Southie spot whips up classic American comfort food, including butternut squash soup, crab cakes, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, burgers and pizzas. Open Mon-Fri 8-1 a.m., Sat & Sun 10 a.m.-1 a.m. L, D, SB.

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BEACON HILL BISTRO
Location: Beacon Hill
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-723-1133
   
25 Charles St., 617-723-1133. Simple yet elegant tastes abound in this quaint hotel restaurant, where Chef Jason Bond fills his delicious menu with options like steak frites, fresh herb pasta lasagna and walnut tart with housemade ice cream. B, L, D, C, Sat and SB.

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BEN & JERRY’S
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-864-2828
   
36 JFK St., Cambridge, 617-864-2828; 174 Newbury St., 617-536-5456; 20 Park Plaza, Ste. 14, 617-426-0890. The Vermont-based premium ice cream purveyors offer such favorites as Chunky Monkey, Phish Food, Cherry Garcia and New York Super Fudge Chunk, as well as cookies, brownies and waffle cones lovingly baked each day in-house. Refreshing fruit smoothies are also available.

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BERGAMOT
Location: Somerville
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-576-7700
   

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BIG CITY PIZZA KITCHEN & POOL HALL
Location: Allston/Brighton
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees less than $12
Telephone : 617-782-2020
   
138 Brighton Ave., Allston, 617-782-2020. In this renovated, two-floor bank building, you’ll find one-of-a-kind “retro-metro” décor featuring life size murals, as well as 15 champion-size pool tables, 6 foosball tables, 80 beer taps and outrageous thin crust pizzas that always keep customers coming back. L, D, LS, Sat & SB.

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BLU RESTAURANT & BAR
Location: Theatre District
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees more than $25
Telephone : 617-375-8550
   
4 Avery St, 617-375-8550. Dine while enjoying a view of the city from the fourth-story glass basket, centrally located in the Theater District. Chef Joseph Carli offers a menu featuring a variety of seasonal cuisine, including fresh pasta and seafood. L, D, C.

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THE BLUE ROOM
Location: Cambridge
Cuisine: American
Entertainment: no
Profile: no
Most entrees $19-25
Telephone : 617-494-9034
   
1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617-494-9034. Described as “casually upscale” by the 2006 Zagat Guide, The Blue Room works with local, organic farmers to ensure diners enjoy the freshest ingredients. Stop by on Sundays for a taste of their acclaimed buffet brunch or check out the dinner menu, which boasts everything from cassoulet to skate wing to shortribs. D Sun–Thu 5:30–10 p.m., Fri & Sat ’til 11 p.m.; SB 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

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